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October Meeting

R&J bales
This shot of rolled hay bales has used the ‘rule of thirds’ to great effect.

The meeting started , as usual, with a look at photos people had brought in.

Derwent Reservoir
This shot uses triangles and leading lines to guide the eye though the image

 

 

 

 

 

The theme set was to use the’rules’ of composition for any subject….

This shot doesn't use the normal 'rule of thirds' but has a central horizon - which works perfectly.
This shot doesn’t use the normal ‘rule of thirds’ but has a central ‘horizon’ – which works perfectly.

 

 

 

 

…or to show how the ‘rules’ could be broken.

Betty Abstract

 

 

 

 

In our practical session, we looked at photos emphasizing colour,

 

 

 

 

Joan and Ronnie's Shotform,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unusual perspective,OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

John's abstract

 

 

 

 

curves,

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and texture.

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…and even creative use of a fleece jacket to improve the background!

For photos to share at November’s meeting, we chose to take macro shots.  Can’t wait to see them.