Our Editing Challenge Images

Posted by on 22 Jun, 2023 in Activity Night | 0 comments

Our Editing Challenge Images

We were all challenged to edit this image taken by our President, Pauline Moore: It is always so interesting to see the different paths our editing can take! We voted (via hands up) for our favourites in various categories Most Creative images (category won by Esther A) Best Mono images (category won by Graeme H) Best Muck Up images (category won by Joel B) Best Psychedelic images (category won by Garry P) Members then talked about how they created their masterpieces, which included adjustment layers and liquify in photoshop, Nik software, online mirror effect, Glaze app on the iphone, and...

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2023 May Competition

Posted by on 18 May, 2023 in Competition | 0 comments

2023 May Competition

Set Subject “Colour Purple” Share your best shot showcasing the colour purple as the main aspect of the composition. The colour purple can be found in various types of objects, from clothes, makeup, and accessories to flowers, landscapes, and architecture.Purple must be the predominant colour and any other colours must, even if significant in size, support its predominance, such as complementary colours. Winners: Digital – ‘Prince The Colour’ by Brian Hinneberg, Print – ‘Shriveling Beauty’ by Felicity Johnson (click on any image to view as a slideshow)...

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Food Photography Activity

Posted by on 19 Apr, 2023 in Activity Night | 0 comments

Food Photography Activity

Another great night with Commercial Photographer, Anthony Webster, talking about the importance of light (a fan of back light). Anthony (Redda) talked about lighting objects and then helped us set up various forms of light for food photography. Here are some tips on photographing food with back lighting: Natural light: How to achieve back lighting for your food photography Artificial light: Nailing Artificial Light in Food Photography – Part 1 of 2 Nailing Artificial Light in Food Photography – Part 2 of 2

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Selective Colour Workshop

Posted by on 22 Mar, 2023 in Activity Night, Presentations | 0 comments

Selective Colour Workshop

The topic of Tuesday’s Activity Night was Selective Colour in both Photoshop and Lightroom in preparation for the set subject “Colour Purple” of next month’s competition. Selective Colour Activity Night The set subject definition says “…Purple must be the predominant colour and any other colours must, even if significant in size, support its predominance, such as complementary colours.” One way to ensure that purple is the predominant colour is to turn everything else into shades of grey using one of these selective colour techniques. Photoshop...

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2023 March Competition

Posted by on 19 Mar, 2023 in Competition | 0 comments

2023 March Competition

Set Subject “Architecture” Architectural photography is a genre of photography that focuses on capturing photographs of buildings or structures. Hence, it also involves photographing the interiors and exteriors of buildings, bridges, structures, and cityscapes.It can show an individual detail, a whole building or an entire cityscape at any time of day or night. As long as it portrays part or all of a building or group of buildings, it is eligible. Human figures may be included but may not be a significant part of the image. Winners: Digital – ‘Mosque’ by Coral Symons,...

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