This week we enjoyed another packed evening at the Poldrate.
Paul showed us images taken early in the season on the Isle of May – no Arctic Terns at that time, but a few (grumpy) Puffins, some bunnies, Eiders, Guillemots, Shags and Razorbills. A trip to the Farne Islands 3 months later was a little late in the season for seabirds, so it was mostly moulting seals that could be seen. Lovely set of images from both quite special locations.
Norm showed us some really great classic images from Holywood’s golden age (or silver ? since the images were beautiful Black and Whites). Starting with ‘The Man Who Shot Garbo – The Holly Wood Photographs of Clarence Sinclair Bull’, and moving through images by George Hurrell, and Ruth Harriet Louise. New names to me, and a new genre which I’ll be looking into further. Norm is clearly knowledgeable and skilled, as his own images inspired by these Greats, showed.
Next up was Alastair showing a selection of images that covered East Lothian sign posts (I’m a fan, too), notice boards, the art of confectionary (who knew Fisherman’s Friends came in so many varieties?!), surfing, Crows (or Ravens?), Lichfield and Alnwick… and 1943 Sicily.
Lorraine stepped up to show us a collection of Bluebells, butterflies, Amisfield, sunsets, Kingfisher, and a few more grumpy seals (this time from Alaska), and a very impressive image of a lightning strike.
Sally showed us again, by popular demand, her inspiration for ICM – Intentional Camera Movement – and how such art can be created. Some leading names in the field include Joseph Kirkman (Hebrides including Harris and Lewis), Charlotte Bellamy, Andrew S Grey, Shona Perkins, and of course Sally herself.
After the break, Grace reminded us to send any further Glenkinchie, images to be edited, and any Bird Centre Scotland photos to her. Can we fill out membership forms if not done already. We have a Whatsapp group for members contact Grace if you’d like to join it? Similarly Facebook and Instagram. And a reminder that next week’s meeting is at the Poldrate, Fran is showing us ‘Astronomy without a Telescope’.
Next Rudolf showed us in-camera multiple exposures, resulting in a final Raw image. Blend modes of Average, Additional, Lighten, and Darken all have their place in this method. Drama, moodiness of moonlit water, abstracts and conveyance of movement such as dancing are all possibilities. Rudolf will return to this subject soon with a practical demonstration.