Editor: Derek Godridge with more from the TEAM:
PCC News – Purdeys Trip - 4th August
How special it was to meet up once again at Purdeys, Old Kea for our regular “Summer” Cream Tea/ Quiche. It is such an amazing little out-of-the-way spot with amazing scones. Along with feeding ourselves with lovely grub, we also managed to have some great chats and enjoy the super company of fellow photographers.
It was great to see Ann again and she loved the flowers !
Photo Credits: DeeGee– PCC at Purdey’s Tearoom
Penryn Project Meeting
Despite the tight timescales we have managed to select 15 images to represent the club and they are now being printed and will be on display during our exhibition at Penryn Fair Day. ALL entries are being shown as a digital slide show and we would like to thank everyone who took up their time to find those special parts of Penryn that other people might not find ! We hope you enjoyed taking the photos and that you like the selection.
Penryn Camera Club Summertime Series Competition – John Yarrow
Hi All
The PhotoEntry platform can be found on our website here – it’s the fourth listing from the top. https://www.penryncameraclub.co.uk/external
Competition 3 – Set Subject – ‘Forms in Nature’ Closing date: 31st August 2024 The log in is : https://compent.photoentry.uk/compent/
John still offers a HOME VISIT to explain the system if you may contact him on:
john.yarrow032@btinternet.com 01872 521182 or 07832 485717
A Message From Paul:
The committee needs your help.
There is a mild perception that it is not worth entering competitions as some of our better photographers are always winning. This is only partially true as 23 different members won a place in our 23/24 competitions.
So, what are your thoughts on how we address this? The club already does many things to help members raise their skills; workshops, guest speakers, photo outings, themed competitions, out-of-camera (no editing), fun competitions, in-club critiques, online help, asking questions, celebrating achievements etc. We REALLY do not want to introduce a tier system - we feel that does not mesh with the ethos of our club.
How can the club evolve further? Some options may be;
Pairing Up: Create a mentorship program where more experienced photographers can guide less experienced photographers. This might encourage skill sharing as we have a supportive community. The Penryn Project may be a great platform for this - no end competition just, hopefully, better images
Group Projects: Assign group projects with mixed-ability teams. This encourages collaboration and learning from one another. Again, phase two of the Penryn project when we go to shop locations etc. Another thought; a group to focus on this year's set subject with the experienced photographers sharing their planning thoughts.
Facebook club page: Use a space where members can share their work, ask for feedback, and discuss photography-related topics. A bit like Derek did with his model, and Paul followed up with the drone shot. If members posted their images and received constructive criticism, they might see things previously missed. Perhaps we get our thick-skinned photographers to lead the way so folk see that ‘real’ feedback is not threatening, it is simply someone's opinion (which can be wrong).
Handicap Points: Assign initial handicap points based on previous competition results. 1/2/3rd start -3 and c/hc start -1 as an example. or 1st = -5 down to Commended = -1 if we wanted to be harsh. Adjust these handicaps after each competition. This would be fairly easy to implement on the judge's scoresheet. Currently if asked to judge between 1 - 20 most judges score between 10 - 20. Do we request they use the whole range stating 3 is not poor, it is technically good just lacking XYZ. This would allow the above handicap to be less severe.
• Before and After comparisons: Encourage members to submit a “before” photo from when they first started and an “after” photo showing members what to look for and how the edit was accomplished. https://www.penryncameraclub.co.uk/before-and- after
Feedback loops: Try and capture the judge's comments then have a session the following week to critique those comments and let the photographer say their feelings on the result for their image. We have done this in the past with mixed reception.
What else? We have 48 brains to work on this problem so feel free to include anything missed. This is your club, and the committee is keen to learn your views. Please initially email PenrynCC@gmail.com so we have a single point of contact. Those that don’t like email please write your comments and pass them to Wendy.
Regards PCC Committee
Penryn Fair Day – 24th August - UPDATE Thanks to those members who came to the club last night and selected their prints for display. Obviously these prints will have priority for display, but I’m sure there may be room for more so if you have made a selection then please bring them along EARLY on Saturday 24th to the Town Hall and we will se if we have roomNB Participating members will be encouraged to invigilate during Fair Day and a Sign-Up sheet will be available for you to commit to a time slot.
Friday 23rd August 6-30pm Collection of equipment from the club cupboard.
Saturday 24th August around 6-30 - Returning to the club (NB there is a football
match on that day).
PCC Social News – Karen Burton – T: 07724 344420 Summer Outings –
(CORRECTION) ongoing Tuesday 6th to Thursday 22nd August o Pendennis Castle- Knights Tournament and Jousting - Info Only check below o https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/pendennis-castle/events/
Saturday 17th August an Sunday 18th August – 10-4pm Comic Con and Anime o Princess Pavilion
Wednesday September 4th at 11am – Trip to Bonython Helston TR12 7BA
o (On road to the Lizard)
o Garden tour and tea etc £16
o Ring Karen To Book
Sunday September 15th - Sunday Roast @ 12.30 prompt
o Trelowarren Arms, Budock Watero £16+
o Places Limited - Ring Karen To Book
Cornwall Photographic Alliance (CPA)
Saturday 9th November 2024 - Nature and Wildlife Competition
o Burrell Theatre, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
o Hand-In closing date 21st September
Saturday 15th February 2025 - Charles Hosken Competition
o Burrell Theatre, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
o Hand-In closing date 14th December
Saturday 17th March 2025 CPA Inter-Club Annual Competition
o Burrell Theatre, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
o Hand-In closing date TBA
Items For Sale
Here is a new section I have started for any member wishing to sell surplus Camera equipment. Please Note - The club cannot be held responsible for the condition of any item offered so please ensure you give a full description and allow the potential buyer the opportunity to fully inspect the goods for sale.
Now surplus to requirements, (before advertising, giving Members a chance first).
Panasonic Lumix. FZ 1000 Bridge Camera. ( Boxed).
25-400 zoom 16x Optical Zoom. 20’1, megapixels. Electronic View Finder. 3-inch Articulated
LCD. Battery charger and leads. 2 Lumix Batteries. Camera strap.( unused). Remote Control,
unused and Boxed. UV Filter. In original case. Large Panasonic FZ1000 manual.
New average price £700 - Accept £475 for the lot.
All in good condition and carefully looked after.
—————————————Also selling,
Canon EOS 5D manual.
Duracell Camera battery, ( canon NB-10L boxed).
Small Table Top Tripod.( unused).
Lens soft pouches x 2.
Jessops Ball and Socket Head. New ( unused). in original case.
Open to offers for these items.
Contact, Wendy Bate or the Editor for contact details.
Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF)
Saturday 5th October 2024 10.30am - WCPF Annual General Meeting Afternoon Talk by Paul Mitchell on the 6th PAGB Master of Print Exhibition
o Clyst St Mary Village Hall, Exeter EX5 1AA
o AGM Reports and Details here https://www.thewcpf.com/wcpf-agm
o Two club delegates are invited but all are welcome
Newsletter contributions and improvement suggestions are always welcome.
Note: There is no such thing as a stupid question !
But there is such a thing as a stupid answer!!
E.g. “I thought you knew that?”
All the best from Derek and the Team!
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