September 2014

Summerhill Force flowing
Summerhill Force flowing

At this month’s meeting, we were very happy to welcome four new members. After introductions and chat, we began by discussing a possible change of meeting day as one member’s working hours had changed. Since Friday was more convenient for everyone, we agreed to change from next month. New posters will have to be printed for publicity, but it’s easy for me to adapt the original ones.

We now looked at the photos people had brought in.

Helmington Row trees in the wind
Helmington Row trees in the wind
Framing the View

Some were landscapes with movement  while new members and those with less time brought in still landscapes.

After looking at these, and giving positive critiques, we talked about  the common  types of composition and looked at a few examples.

A long exposure waterfall

For the practical session, since it was a lovely day, we went to the Green to put
some of these into practice.

Framing the view
Framing the view
A leading line from the left
A leading line from the left
A composition of triangles
A composition of triangles

The theme for next month’s photo discussion was to take a photo using any of these types of composition – or a shot which, for good reason, didn’t follow any of them.

On the thirds – with a low f- stop.

The date of the next meeting will beFriday 3rd October.