Past Meetings

This is a list of what we did at past meetings and might be of interest for anyone thinking of joining the club to see what we've done in the past.  Where the heading is underlined please click it  to see more detailed information.  Most of the pages have pictures on them that can be enlarged by left clicking - have a browse and thank you for looking: 

February 4th
This was the first of a series of three evenings dedicated to training for our less experienced members.  Bob Darts & Elaine Stubbings presented the evening in two halves.  Before the break there were a series of videos and a powerpoint presentation explaining the basics of the camera and the relation between shutter speed, aperture size and the sensitivity of the camera's sensor.

After the break we had a number of sets with lighting where new found skills could be practiced.

Due to demand we were unable to fit in all members that wanted to attend so the programme will be repeated in two weeks time.

January 19th
The village hall was packed with members and a few visitors as well.  There were 83 images to view by our judge Allan Livingstone from King's Lynn Camera Club and a fine job he did too.  Click here to have a look

December 8th 2009
Interclub Competition with Brandon - last year we won this competition by 154 points to 145.  This year we won again by 145 to 141 - Phew!! - that was close!

December 3rd 2009
We ran a very successful evening called Ask The Audience where the members present looked at images projected on our screen and offered their ideas as to what could be done to improve the images.  The end results showed that nearly all images can be tweaked.  We then asked them to evaluate the evening by the anonymous completion of a short survey to decide if they wanted to run more evenings of a similar nature - initial results are that the evening was very positively received and we will do it again.

November 2009
It may only have been an AGM and because they are generally boring hardly anyone ever attends.  Well our AGM was over in double-quick time and we went on to our awards ceremony and finished with members choosing the Image of the Year.  There were some great entries but the winners can be seen by clicking here.

October 2009
This month we had a presentation by Matt Cadwell who is a CSI photographer.  He showed us just how the CSI teams go about their work and how he enjoys photography both as his employment and his hobby.

September 2009
Competition Month saw 69 entries............

August 2009
AV's were the order of the day here - read more........

July 2009
This month we held a print competition judged by EAF judge, David Saunders CPAGB, Chairman of the Pheonix Camera Club in Lowestoft.

 June 2009
This month we went to Norwich for some Night Photography - do have a look at some of the pictures we took - more being added any time now.

May 2009
As we grow in members so we grow in the numbers of images put forward into our competitions and this month we had 72 images for our judge to look through and very fine images they were too.

 April 2009
We listened to two presentations - one on Camera Basics and the other on Resizing, resolution, cropping and general image presentation.  Each presentations was supported by either video or PowerPoint - all very professionally done.  We also introduced our new MemberTips web site.

March 2009
A Print Competition month we had 55 entries - a new high for a print competition.

February 2009
A trip to America, a look at some Av's and a bit of creative Art - all were covered this month.

 January 2009
Digital competition month this attracted 62 entries in total and first class they were too.  Judged by Jeff White an EAF judge, you can see many of them just by clicking the month header above.

December 2008
We had two gatherings this month - we went to Wymondham where a Dickensian evening allowed for a number of attractive night shots and we held our first interclub competition which we won.

AGM - 2008 & IOTY
IOTY = Image of the Year - see pictures of presentations etc

To the Woods
..............and we were invited to a private woodland.  Thirty acres and no-one in sight, apart from us that is and the fairies who live at the bottom of the 700 year old oak tree.

5th November
........and we were invited to a Fireworks display - see some pictures!

Oct Competition
This was our most subscribed competiton so far with some 68 entries from 36 members and it was judged externally by Bill Day from NoNoPS in Holt.  Click the heading to see some of the high scoring entries.

Oct Practical Evening
We visited Swallow Aquatics for what turned out to be a really great evening.  This was a real treat with some fantasic colours and all well lit and out of the weather!!  Click here to see some of the results.

PhotoShop Magic
A demonstration of some basic and some advanced techniques.  A Word document and a start image is available on this page.

Sept Practical Evening
This was an additional evening where we had models and studio equipment

August 08
We held a Print Competition that resulted in 52 entries - all judged by professional photographer Alex Bailey

July 08
We visited a local Japanese garden and enjoyed the Weeting Steam, Fair

June 08
We held our digital competition again and this month it spawned the largest number of entries so far.

May 08
Wildlife Talk and Sheringham/Snettisham visit

May 4th 08 Motocross
Action motor cycle photos

April Creepy Crawly
Norfolk's Vintage Car Rally - Old Cars and Victorian Dress  

April 08
Our first print competition this year

March 08
A demonstration on how to put together a short video movie consisting of stills, movie, music and sound

February 08
We held our very popular digital competition.

January 08
We welcomed Norfolk Cameras

December 07 - No meeting this month

November 20th 07 - AGM
Report and pictures

November 6th 07
A demonstration on how to make a video........

October 16th 07
A close up quiz and the showing of av's - read more.... 

October 2nd 07 - Framing Visit
A group went along to a local framing studio.

September 07 Competition
We had over 50 entries this time for our very first Digital Competition.  We used our newly acquired projector and screen to present some really good photographs and as usual, Judge Geoff offered constructive advice to all.  Our September Showcase displays the best of the entries.

September 07 - Photoshop Demonstration
We attracted a large audience of non-members as well for this large screen 'performance' - read more......

August 07
With the weather against our intended outside visit, Plan 'B' was brought in to operation - close up photography; have a look to see who was there. 

July 07
The evening commenced with a presentation on What Makes a Good Photos followed by the competition with over 40 entries.

June 07 - Gooderstone
The weather was dry, if a little dull, but we still took some good photos and had a turnout of 27 to enjoy both photography, wildlife and tea and cakes.

June 07 Go-Karts
It was a fine summer evening when we visited Anglia Karting to get some great Go-Kart photographs.

May 07
We had some great fun dropping ice cubes into wine glasses and trying to catch the splash.

April 07
This was a hands-on Photoshop workshop.  We supplied seven lap-tops all set up and ready to go for members to try their hand but with expert assistance available when needed.

March 07
Had some really good feedback from this meeting.  This was our first 'photoshoot' and covered candleight photography.

February 07
We treated ourselves to to two meetings this month.  On the 18th we went to Walsingham and enjoyed a snow drop walk followed by lunch at a local pub.  And, on the 20th we had our regular meeting where members shared their favourite photos.

January 07 
We looked at Photoshop Elements and how it can assist in the improvement and enhancement of photographs.

December 06
We looked at how we could improve picture composition and exposure without getting too technical.