Editor: Derek Godridge with contributions from the TEAM:
PCC News – 19th September Meeting
Important: Membership fees are now due and anyone who hasn’t paid by 26th September will be assumed to have resigned.
We had a super presentation last night from our Venice Team – or the “Gondola Girls” as Carole brilliantly named them – immaculately dressed in posh frocks, wigs, with matching accessories and the final must have .... A mask !!
The team consisted of Sue Bunt, Karen Burton, Claire Dougal and Jane Goldsworthy as pictured below (L to R) .
Image Credits: DeeGee – Venice Girls
More from Paul Cooper:
Once again laughter rolled around the hall frequently throughout our main event last night as the Venice Girls enthralled the members with the images they took.
As can be seen, the ladies put an immense amount of time into their presentation, including wearing Venetian capes, costumes and masks. This clearly showed as one great picture rolled out after another, with titles, full background information on the place, the style of photography, or why the photographer included that image.
Images were intermingled so different ladies were talking almost with every image heightening the review as four very different minds brought the trip to life for us. The ladies handled the friendly heckling well, which simply added to the enjoyment. Yes, wine was frequently in pictorial evidence together with a local orange/red glass of something probably potent. It was clear the trip was delightful.
During the break members were able to browse the various books, maps and tourist info the ladies had brought with them and the second half concluded with a wide ranging review of the various masked and costumed individuals who were visiting during the Venice Carnival.
Our club is renowned for it’s friendly and relaxed atmosphere and this presentation hit that nail fair and square.
Image Credit: Karen Burton – Winged Diva
Prints for our first major season's competition, the President's Award were successfully dropped off under our new competition management system - far less paperwork, less time, and remarkably painless.
NB Pre-cut mounts are now available A4 with no backing board for £2 and A3 mounts WITH backing boards for £4. See Derek.
PCC Social News – Karen Burton – T: 07724 344420
Club members enjoyed the final “Summer Outing” at the Trelowarren Arms in Budock Water last Sunday. Once more it was a super get together and a good opportunity particularly for new members to get to know some of the more regular ones a little better.
Photo Credits: Jullie Nicholls – Budock feasting
Royal British Legion-Penryn
We have been asked by the local RBL if any of our members would be willing to help out with selling Poppies this year at Asda. It usually is a 2 hour slot and you are able to sit down by the door at Asda. It can be a bit chilly so you might want to wrap up.
You do not need to “sell” poppies, as it is not allowed to rattle the bucket, like the old days! People just come to the table and make their purchase with cash or there is a card reader which is easy to use. It is fantastic how generous people are.
Please let me know if you think you may be able to help RBL out this year.
Falmouth Hotel on Sunday 22nd December 2024 at 1.00pm for a festive lunch.
o We will have our own corner so we can have our raffle as always. £23.00 for 2 courses £28.00 for 3 courses plus 50p extra for Yorkshire puddings!
o Please pay £10 deposit to Lizzie our treasurer, giving her your choices if possible. Lizzie will be dealing with the money and food choices to collate all the information on one spreadsheet. Please pay either cash, bank transfer or card by end of September.
o Please ensure you put your Initials for your reference and XL for Xmas so we know it is for Christmas lunch.
o We will need to know if you have any allergies /dietary requirements of course.o It would be great if you could include a tip when you pay as it will save a lot of messing about on the day. £2.00 would be great if you could manage a Christmas tip. Please at the same time.
PCC Diary Dates
Thursday 26th September- Bring best 3 -Scavenger Hunt from around Falmouth.
o You may recall this event earlier in the year and now we ask you to please bring 3 images on a memory stick to show members.
o John Yarrow to show you the Summer Photo Entry Images.
Thursday 3rd October – Alan Cox – Slides
o PhotoEntry deadline for Ken Maynard – Nature and Wildlife comp
Thursday 10th October – Photoshop Tutorial on layers / brushes etco Derek will give a tutorial – please advise of any special queries you may have
o Bring un-edited images for Kevin Leah if you wish him to critique them for you and demonstrate how they might be technically improved
Cornwall Photographic Alliance (CPA)
FRIDAY 8th November 2024 - Nature and Wildlife Competitiono Truro School Burrell Theatre, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
o Hand-In closing date 21st September to PhoptoEntry then forward to CPA.
o Please pay relevant £1 per image fees - maximum 6 off total – mixed Nature/Wildlife to our Treasurer Lizzie Smith who also collate and forward to CPA.
o PLEASE READ THE RULES CAREFULLY on the CPA Website – PDF at bottom of page
o http://cornwall-photographic-alliance.co.uk/naturecomp23.html
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
Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF)
Saturday 5th October 2024 10.30am - WCPF Annual General Meeting
o Please see attached agenda and reports for the forthcoming AGM, which will be held at Clyst St Mary Village Hall on Saturday, 5 October 2024, from 11am for an 11.30 start.
All members of affiliated clubs are eligible to attend so please make sure your members are aware of this meeting and the afternoon talk. Please complete the booking form attached and return to me.
During the day, you will have an opportunity to view the successful prints from the 6th PAGB Masters of Print Exhibition
The afternoon talk “The Seeing Eye” will be given by Paul Mitchell FRPS:
Paul talks about looking beyond the obvious and includes exploring details, textures and shapes found in both nature and man made objects. He will also explain various creative techniques such as intentional camera movement, multiple exposures through to the use of creative lenses and filters. Paul's talk is fully illustrated with digitally projected images.
Born in East Yorkshire, Paul's interest for photography began at school. He then studied graphic design at art college before taking up a career in design, but remained active in photography. He now lives in East Dorset as a professional landscape photographer and specialist book designer. He is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and is the current Chair of the Landscape Distinctions panel.
There will be no charge for the afternoon talk
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 please complete the booking form.
Other Events: Bodmin Camera Club
Debbie Murrell debbiemurrell@outlook.com
PHONE 07916272114
Here at BCC, we are both proud and excited to have secured two inspirational speakers for our pre Christmas 2024/25 season programme. On 28/10/24 we have the pleasure of introducing John Hunt of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust who will be presenting The challenges and benefits of Rewilding.
Please refer to their website to fully appreciate their commitment to the countryside for our ultimate benefit. On 25/11/24 Rupert Kirkwood, the acclaimed “the Lone Kayaker” will be providing an entertaining and informative talk on his wildlife exploits and photography from around, not just the Cornish coastline, but locations such as California and Antarctic, all from a kayak. If you don’t believe me just log on to his website!!
We would welcome you to one or both of these evenings. The admission fee will be £5.00 per attendee. Both meetings start at 7.30pm, doors open at 7.00pm, with an anticipated finish of 9.30. There will be a refreshment break at 8.15pm. We can be found at the St Petroc Parish Hall, PL31 2DP, opposite St Pertroc Church. There is ample parking available at Priory, PL31 2AD or Dennison Road, PL31 2LL, car parks, both of which are free after 5.00pm. Contact the club at info@bodmincameraclub.org.uk to confirm attendance. Please note space is limited, so it will be on a first come first served basis. We look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards Debbie Murrell Club Secretary Bodmin & District Camera Club
Items For Sale
This fairly new section is 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.
From Barry Thompson – Items are available to view at next week’s meeting.
Item 1 £10 Four Pix Pro lighting grids. Each with a different grid spacing, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 6x6.Grids can be used to create a spotlight effect. They are often used for a hair light or a backlight when you don't want your light to spill into the frame of the camera and you just want to create a narrow beam of light to highlight a certain area.
Item 2 £15 A pair of König (KN-LS10) 2 Metre Professional Black 3-Leg Light Stand for photo lamps or speed lights (electronic flash) with carrying bag, boxed.
Item 3 £10 One Lastolite umbrella, 80cm when open. Black, silver and white. The black/silver is removable to create a white shoot through, as new with carrying case.
Item 4 £10 One Bowens umbrella, 90cm when open. Black, silver and white. The black/silver is removable to create a white shoot through, as new with carrying case.
Item 5 £10 One Bowens umbrella, 90cm when open. Black, silver and white. The black/silver is removable to create a white shoot through, as new with carrying case.
Item 6 £5 One white shoot through umbrella ,100cm when open.
Item 7 £5 One white shoot through umbrella, 80cm when open.
Item 8 £5 One silver umbrella 80cm when open.
Item 9 £15 Three Elinchrom reflectors, two 20cm in diameter and one 15.5 cm diameter. The reflectors can be fitted with a wide range of accessories such as honeycomb grids, barn- doors, diffusers, etc.
Item 10 £20 One Elinchrom Triflector, three part photographic reflector with stand. Triflector frame and reflector panels all collapse into a single portable bag. Ideal for portraiture.
Item 11 £15 A pair of Elinchrom snoots a traditional accessory for producing a small, tight (15°) spot of light with a hard-edged shadow. Exit diameter 8cm. Gallery location: https://tinyurl.com/25d4z44k
Additionally
Apple MacBook Air, colour Rose Gold and is in pristine condition, it has been encased in a protective sleeve since day one. It has not been used on a daily basis, only used whilst away on holiday to backup photographic images, hence the battery charge count is only 84, this means it has been charged only that number of times since purchase.
£280 - Full details and pictures can be seen here: https://tinyurl.com/2bkczeru
From Wendy Bate - 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.
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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, Barry Thompson, Wendy Bate or the Editor for contact details.
Newsletter contributions and improvement suggestions always welcome.
Note: There is no such thing as a stupid question !
But there is such a thing as a stupid answer!!
E.g. “Didn’t you know that?”
All the best from Derek and the Team!
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