The Hillcrest Camera Club is meeting this coming Tuesday (4 August) at 7pm at the Hillcrest Sports Club and all are welcome. We will be having a talk from SUPER EXPERT ACE aviation photographer Pier van der Spek, who will be sharing his experiences at this year's airshows in the UK. We'll then take a look at pictures that club members have brought along.
There is a pub right next door...
The meeting starts at 7pm sharp but we do have a meal at 6pm which costs R40 per head; contact me to book if you want a meal. Otherwise just pitch up.
The Sports Club is behind the new Checkers Hillcrest Corner Center off Hospital Road. Turn left at the robots in the center of Hillcrest into Hospital Road (A right turn would take you into Inanda Road and Waterfall) and then take a left into the lttle lane behind the shopping center.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Galen Rowell links
- Biography on Wikipedia
- Mountain Light Gallery (includes his photo articles)
- Chasing Galen by Thom Hogan
- Nikon Masters Series
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Second meeting: July 2009
We had a really interesting second meeting last month which was enhanced by the power cut which had us all in the bar huddled over Andre’s laptop. Among the issues raised was the fact that members REALLY, REALLY do want more technical stuff to be included as part of these meetings.
The more experienced users said they felt it would be difficult to teach image manipulation (or photography in general) in a couple of minutes a month. Learning photography takes time and effort and is best achieved by reading, watching videos from photo magazine discs and downloading and completing a tutorial or two from the Internet each day.
As far as the club goes, however, it has been suggested that the experienced users get together and bring a technique video along to the meetings for members to copy onto their memory sticks, to take home to watch.
The other suggestion is that some time be set aside at the beginning of the second meeting to help members who are having problems. The more experienced will be happy to share their knowledge but do ask that members submit their pictures and definite question on how to do this or that, before meetings.
Allan will show off a PS technique for non-destructive dodging and burning at the meeting on 21 July but thereafter, members are asked to submit their pictures and questions before meetings.
You are reminded to being the environmental portrait you took as a result of the last meeting and a sample of the work of Galen Rowell. See you on the 21st at 7pm.
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The more experienced users said they felt it would be difficult to teach image manipulation (or photography in general) in a couple of minutes a month. Learning photography takes time and effort and is best achieved by reading, watching videos from photo magazine discs and downloading and completing a tutorial or two from the Internet each day.
As far as the club goes, however, it has been suggested that the experienced users get together and bring a technique video along to the meetings for members to copy onto their memory sticks, to take home to watch.
The other suggestion is that some time be set aside at the beginning of the second meeting to help members who are having problems. The more experienced will be happy to share their knowledge but do ask that members submit their pictures and definite question on how to do this or that, before meetings.
Allan will show off a PS technique for non-destructive dodging and burning at the meeting on 21 July but thereafter, members are asked to submit their pictures and questions before meetings.
You are reminded to being the environmental portrait you took as a result of the last meeting and a sample of the work of Galen Rowell. See you on the 21st at 7pm.
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Sunday, July 05, 2009
Our Flickr Group Takes Off
Quite a few members are now sharing their pictures on Flickr. You have no idea how interesting it is to get home after a shoot and see the photos start to go up. It pushes you to get your photos up and you learn an awful lot from how others have seen the same scene.
Our pictures are here.
There has also been the benefit that we have met up with other other Durban photographers active on Flickr and have already been out on a successful joint outing. They are known as the Durban Flickr Meetup Group and some of us have become members of that group and have been submitting pictures to that group as well.
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Our pictures are here.
There has also been the benefit that we have met up with other other Durban photographers active on Flickr and have already been out on a successful joint outing. They are known as the Durban Flickr Meetup Group and some of us have become members of that group and have been submitting pictures to that group as well.
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Worldwide Photowalk comes to Durban
Exciting news! The second Scott Kelby International Photowalk is being held on Saturday 18th July, at 5.30 for 6am. The walk is going to be held at the harbour, starting at Wilson's Wharf and ending at the Bat Centre. It should take about 2 hours.
The idea is that all across the world, on the 18th, photographers will gather in groups and take photos for two hours. Afterwards there will socialising and a chance to compare photos - at restaurants or coffee shops. Then for those who want to, the photos taken can be put forward and compete for the best photo competition.
Its a chance to firstly meet up again, and hang out with our Flickr group, but secondly also a chance to meet other Durban photographers. Last year, Kathyrn Jackson won the Durban group competition!
Registration is required - follow the steps on the website. The group is limited to 50 people, and as at today, 4 July, there are 13 places free. Hurry up and register before they are taken!!!
Info on the photowalk : http://worldwidephotowalk.com
Info on the Durban walk : worldwidephotowalk.com/durban-nl-za/
The Photowalk is not only an opportunity to take photos (which we love to do) but also a chance to chat and mingle with other photographers, which is an excellent way to learn!
Hope to see you all there!
Vanessa
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The idea is that all across the world, on the 18th, photographers will gather in groups and take photos for two hours. Afterwards there will socialising and a chance to compare photos - at restaurants or coffee shops. Then for those who want to, the photos taken can be put forward and compete for the best photo competition.
Its a chance to firstly meet up again, and hang out with our Flickr group, but secondly also a chance to meet other Durban photographers. Last year, Kathyrn Jackson won the Durban group competition!
Registration is required - follow the steps on the website. The group is limited to 50 people, and as at today, 4 July, there are 13 places free. Hurry up and register before they are taken!!!
Info on the photowalk : http://worldwidephotowalk.com
Info on the Durban walk : worldwidephotowalk.com/durban-nl-za/
The Photowalk is not only an opportunity to take photos (which we love to do) but also a chance to chat and mingle with other photographers, which is an excellent way to learn!
Hope to see you all there!
Vanessa
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