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This seasons AGM went well with a good attendance.
Officers gave their reports and praised past work from committee members. The treasurer gave his report and recommended a rise in subscriptions which was adopted by the membership.
Committee members were re-
Treasurer.....John Speller
Projectionist ....Linda Paul & Janet Harper
Publicity ....Marina Murphy
Positions remained the same for:
President > Jeff Goodman
Chairman > Tony Estcourt
Vice Chairman > Jane Winfield
Secretary > Chris Lawrence
Syllabus Secretary > Jenni Bowers
Membership Secretary > Laura & Ron Willis
Webmaster > Lois Hughes
Outside Print selections > Tony Estcourt, Lois Hughes & Jane Winfield
Outside projected selections > Dave Green
THANK YOU TO ALL FOR
PREVIOUS & FUTURE WORK
FOR THE CLUB
AGM 5th May 2011
....We organise occasional day trips and regularly meet up at the Elms Pub in Leigh so we get a chance to have a good chat on all subjects, not only photography.
Our President Jeff Goodman runs two studio groups every month, using his
own photographic studio in Rayleigh. A great way for our members to learn about studio
set-
Leigh Camera Club is affiliated to the
Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) through the East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies (EAF) and as such we take part in a wide variety of interclub competitions, a great way for our members to look at work from other camera clubs.
There is always a warm and friendly atmosphere at the club and we have a refreshment break during the evening when members can view others' work, ask advice or simply get to know each other.
All levels of photography are catered for and beginners are made very welcome.
There is no obligation to enter work into the competitions -
GAVIN HOEY SUCCESS
The final evening of the season ended with a great talk from ‘Digital Photo’s’ Gavin Hoey
Members from Leigh along with other clubs enjoyed a very informative and entertaining evening with Gavin talking about RAW processing and his ‘15 minute photo challenge’
Without going too heavily into what can be done in raw Gavin explained a few of his favourite slides to slide !
Giving instant and stunning results.
The evening also included some ‘nibbles’ and drinks in the interval which saw members up and chatting to each other, rounding of the season with a good vibe.
Gavins’ website -
Blackrapid Straps website:
On Sunday 17th. July 9 stalwart members gathered for a photo expedition in the commercial North side of the Thames. We had planned to meet at 10.30 am but slow Sunday service got us together at Liverpool Street at 11.00 am. Trek leader Les Down [ many thanks to you, Les ] led us out into the dull, damp streets. An almost immediate downpour meant that we just had to resort to a coffee stop before venturing out again. Careful navigation by Les ensured that we were at our lunch stop in good time to prepare for a total soaking in heavy rain and hailstones when near the Tower. Late afternoon saw heavy, overcast skies with little chance of a light break so we were encouraged to call it a day and make our way home.
Despite the weather everyone was in high spirits and up for the adventure, encouraged by the sights of Peter wearing his yellow condom and Keith sporting his handkerchief rain hat. Additionally, we did our bit to amuse the tourists with our kneeling, crawling and lying in the wet conditions.
Jeff Goodman
Hailed by all as a great success, Leigh ventured into bringing their Exhibition to a full day’s event on Saturday 4th June, including a new feature of projected images in the same area.
Numbers were high as the event saw people of all ages walk through the doors via posters, fliers, website, word of mouth, newspaper, other camera club, friends, family, members, and just curiosity about the balloons !
Voting Results:
Public vote for Best Colour Print in Exhibition:
Hadleigh Castle by Graham Penney
Public vote for Best Mono Print in Exhibition:
Speed Reading by Hazel White
Members vote for Best Print in Exhibition:
Hadleigh Castle by Graham Penney
Well done both...
ANNUAL EXHIBITION SUCCESS
Southend Library Exhibition ends...
Prints had been volunteered by members with
no scoring restrictions.
As it ran for 5 weeks the images were refreshed half way through.
The venture was not financially backed by the committee so Jane Winfield took it upon herself to totally fund it, feeling it can only be good for the club’s profile.
Quote “ The idea is to put Leigh CC’s name out there and let members have a chance to display pictures of their choice, even though it might not have been the ‘judges choice’ “
However, at the last committee meeting it was decided that as it was such a success that it will be financially backed next year.
Public Vote Winners Presentation:
Picking up their winnings...Doreen Rothman from Hockley and Helen Boyd from Westcliff receive their prize prints from photographers Hazel White and Graham Penney.
Doreen and Helen were presented with their prints after visiting Leigh Camera Club's Annual Exhibition and entering a competition to win their favourite photograph.
Doreen voted for Hazel White's print Speed Reading as her favourite black and white print while Helen nominated Graham Penney's Hadleigh Castle in the colour section.
Helen said: “I love Hadleigh Castle so it was great to win Graham’s beautiful photo of it in the snow”
Graham said: “It's a tremendous honour to have your print selected in a public vote and a real pleasure to present Helen with the original.”
What’s happening next week:
16th Feb -
23rd Feb
Instruction -
by Ken Payne
(Lesson disc available to purchase).
Essex 9 Way Club Competition
Judge: Daphne Hanson CPAGB APAGB
Congratulations
1st Chelmsford 55
2nd Colchester 52
3rd Photofold & Leigh-
5th Ingatestone 47
6th Southend 44
7th Benfleet 43
8th Rayleigh 42
9th Maldon 41
A detailed list can be found following this link
The best image of the competition was ‘Hoopoe with Catterpillar’ by Robert Bannister, Colchester C.C.
This season will see 2 new competitions introduced: One will be a ‘Self Portrait’ comp and will be judged within club, so start smiling and get clicking with some imaginative shots !
Judge Daphne Hanson CPAGB APGGB presenting the shield to Pat Frewin representing Chelmsford C.C.
Image taken by Ron Willis