Temporary editor: Paul (with help)
Editor: Derek Godridge with more from Paul & Karen:
PCC News from Paul Cooper:
Members were exceptionally lucky to receive a talk by multi-award-winning photographer Barbara Jenkins. Barbara started by showing the group how even bad photographs can create good backgrounds. Using simple editing in Photoshop we were shown different techniques to make wonderful backdrops. The need to build a folder of different colours and content was well explained before Barbara launched into her main presentation.
Barbara showed us the before, during and after images explaining how and why she edited certain aspects. Layering, diffusion, subtle masking and opacity were all explained in a way that was easy to understand and see.
Image credits: DeeGee – Barbara’s presentation
She was not shy about spreading her knowledge and even included some images she liked that weren’t well-judged. Some members of the audience felt relieved that even vastly experienced photographers could not guess a judge’s reaction to their work.
Next week we look forward to Mandy’s quiz night and the massive associated prizes. A Mars bar could be at stake! There is sure to be laughter, as we are not all great at quizzing.
PhotoEntry Trial nearing its end
John Yarrow ably demonstrated a competition management system that relieves a LOT of work from the competition secretary. If you were not there, PLEASE try uploading an image during the next two-week free trial to see if you find it easy, and be ready to give some feedback on your experience. To authorise you john.yarrow032@btinternet.com needs your name, your PCC Membership number and your email address. PLEASE help us evaluate this process.
Website Corner
Our website menu “External” shows all the external links (to great pages) but it can be overwhelming. Click the downward arrow in the “Select Category” box and choose a subject, perhaps; Penryn Camera Club, to narrow choices.
Only select “Xtremely random’ if you are a bit wacky!! Feel free to email Paul with more links.
PCC Social News – Karen Burton
Friday May 24th is going to be an event held at Falmouth Court, Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth. 6.30pm till 8.00pm.
Karen 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 her if you are interested in helping make a lovely evening to show our talents and make a connection to the community.
PCC Diary Dates:
Thursday 11th April – Mandy’s Quiz Get you thinking caps on !
Thursday 18th April - Image of the Year
With our excellent and highly knowledgeable judge Bruce Hobbs
Thusday April 25th – Annual General Meeting ! o Don’t forget that if you want to join the committee you must have a proposer and a seconder.
Sunday 23rd June; Tentatively 13:00. Presentation Lunch at the golf club. https://w3w.co/vows.easy.rinse
Karen is also looking for ideas for evening walks/events in May. Reasonable parking, something to photograph, possibly with a pub involved? She is good, but needs a bit of inspiration so ……
Other Musings:
"In photography, there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality." - Alfred Stieglitz
Source; ChatGPT (Scarily accurate Artificial Intelligence) 🤫
Cornwall Photographic Alliance (CPA)
CPA Inter-Club Competition and Exhibition @ The Keay Theatre, (Cornwall College) St Austell. 18th May 2024 doors open at 13:15
Limited parking here; https://w3w.co/ranked.goal.assist
Thirty images for this have now been selected - thank you for your contributions.
Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF)
Saturday 27th April 2024 - Judging Seminar o 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 Members Exhibition
Saturday 6th April The 2024 Audio Visual Competition at Woodbury Village Hall, See Link for details
Remember there is no such thing as a stupid question – Just Ask!
All the best from Derek, Paul and the Team!