Editor: Derek Godridge with more from Paul and Karen: PCC News from Derek:
Last night a crowded meeting of Club members were very blessed to have Kevin Leah judge and, more importantly, discuss their KF3 prints and digital images! Kevin is a very popular judge on the Cornwall circuit and we are very lucky to have him share his tremendous knowledge and experience in the helpful comments that he offers us.
Each image was given due consideration with regards to their positive attributes as well as improvements which could be made and some of the more notable ones which may be used as reminders were as follows:
With prints, don’t forget that paper selection can sometimes make a real difference
One print was double mounted which really enhanced it
Certain images still had detail in the shadows and that really helps, don’t forget that you can always ADD light using simple white card or even a handkerchief as a reflector – it’s even allowed in “off-Camera”!!
If you are cropping in a photo just check to make sure you still have sufficient detail, especially in the face
Titles don’t really matter – until they do! Remember the judge will be guided by your ‘helpful’ title, so make sure that area particularly is sharp and well exposed
Remember to crop out empty or large out-of-focus areas if they distract from the action
Similarly watch out for locally bright areas which could distract attention from the main subject
Straighten images with verticals and horizons
Busy backgrounds will always distract the viewer
Be careful when using high ISO not to introduce excessive noise into the image and remember that even with the recent rule changes – noise reduction software CAN be used!
To that last point, if you are concerned regarding a noisy image just send the original to me and under your instruction(as defined in the latest rules) I will run it through the software I have
During the break we had a super raffle with some great prizes, with Carol, one of our long term members helping out – Thanks Carol!
Image Credits: DeeGee – KF3 Images
Results
All of the results are to be found on our website and Facebook Pages but the winners were as follows:
Prints
1st - Misty Penryn Morning - Mark Quilter
2nd - Tide is out - Karen Burton
3rd - See you at the bottom - John Yarrow
Highly Commended - End of an Era - Derek Godridge
Off-Camera
1st- Llyn Idwal - John Yarrow
2nd - Coronation - Sue Cummings
3rd - Cheetah in the Rain - Rosemary Yarrow
HC - The Dandy - Claire Dougal
DPIs
1st - Grey Heron with Catch - John Yarrow
2nd - Traffic lights - Mark Quilter
3rd - Nuthatch - Rosemary Yarrow
HC - Gunwalloe - Derek Godridge
HC - Where are we off to boys? - Layla Bowyer
PCC Social News – Karen Burton
March 17th THIS SUNDAY - Trelowarren Inn-Budock Water - 12.30pm Lunch o We have 21 members attending so should be enjoyable!
April 4th Barbara Jenkins is coming to visit- For a presentation evening. o We will be holding a raffle that evening so please donate any prizes you may have. We would be very grateful!
Friday May 24th is going to be an event held at Falmouth Court, Draceana Avenue, Falmouth. 6.30pm till 8.00pm.
o I would like some volunteers to bring some images along to show or put some digitals on a memory stick to show our lovely residents. Please advise if interested in helping make a lovely evening to show our talents and make a connection to the community.
PCC Diary Dates:
Thursday 21st Venice Talk & Show + Image of The Year HAND-IN With our lady members who recently visited Venice IMPORTANT – Your IOTY Selection will take precedence over our CPA Entries
Thursday 28th March Practical Evening John Yarrow - Looking at automated uploading of Competition Images & More!
Thursday 4th April – Illustrated Talk with Barbara Jenkin An interesting evening with Barbara showing us how she creates her amazing photos
Other Musings:
Q - Which PCC member has the most “likes” of all their photos ??
A – Jan Godridge !!
To date ......... She has over 400,000 views with this image !!!
Intriguing isn’t it and next week she’ll tell you how ☺
Cornwall Photographic Alliance (CPA)
Saturday 18th May 2024 CPA Inter-Club Competition and Exhibition – Doors open 1.15pm show starts at 2pm. o @ The Burrell Theatre, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 o Hand-in 10th April to allow for selection and submission to CPA. o Rules on the website http://www.cornwall-photographic-alliance.co.uk/cpaannualcompetition.html
Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF) https://www.thewcpf.com/info
Saturday 27th April 2024 - Judging Seminaro Details on the WCPF Website at https://www.thewcpf.com/judging-seminars
o Several members in the past have found this FREE course very informative – even if they do not wish to become a judge!
Sunday 5th May 2024 Executive Meeting & Opening of Member’s Exhibition at TWO different Venues ! Details here: https://www.thewcpf.com/copy-of-exhibition o Magelake Hall, Uffculme, EX15 3DP for 3 days 4th to 6th May 2024 o Seale Hayne, The Queens Room, Newton Abbot,TQ12 6NQ from 7th May to 17th May 2024
Remember there is no such thing as a stupid question – Just Ask !
All the best Derek and the Team!