Present: Steve, Gerry, Judith, Brian, David, Liz, Mark, Peter W, Peter S, Iain, Vaughn.
Apologies: Julie, Greg, Ali, Paul, Gia
Here's a few notes from last night's ESIG, and a recording for those that could not attend - https://youtu.be/XLpxPq9SvHk
We had three speakers as follows:
Mark showed us the work of the wildlife photographer, Racheal Bigsby - see https://www.rachelbigsby.com/. Rachal is making a name for herself working with some high profile sponsors and winning awards in prestigious exhibitions. Her approach definitely leans towards the artistic image, rather than showing the wildlife in the environment. This led to some interesting discussion within the group. Excellent work.
David showed us some images from a documentary project he is working on to create environmental portraits of violin maker and friend John Dilworth. The project is not yet complete, and John is working on his final violin so the pressure is on. David asked for our thoughts and ideas on how he might progress with the project. The overwhelming view was that the images have to tell the whole story, so if at all possible more images need to be taken of the construction of the violin through to completion. Some further ideas on how the work could be presented included accompanying words, in the form of a book maybe, and even the sound of the violin playing in an AV. It would be great if David could return to ESIG at some future date and show us the completed project.
I then showed images from the 2023 London Salon of Photography exhibition - see https://thelondonsalon.org/109th-exhibition-2023-medal-winners/. The London salon is now in its 110th year and is held in high regard. It is an independent exhibition and not part of the many salons run by the PAGB, FIAP or BPE. It is run by 'the members' who are recruited by invitation only. Some of the members are well known in the camera club world and include for example Hugh Milsom, Irene Froy, Colin Westgate, Chris Palmer, Stephen Le Provost, and others. There was a great variety of work shown and I think we all liked some, and disliked others. Our views were mixed and we didn't always agree - which is as it should be.
Our portfolio session was down in number but produced plenty to talk about. The most animated discussion was started by Gerry when he showed a photograph of the Iceland volcano, taken from his television. Gerry had merged a couple of images but the question was whether the result was his own image, or the work of another. We didn't come to a conclusion. My thoughts were that it is the work of another person, but there are arguments both ways.
Thanks for another entertaining evening.
Apologies: Julie, Greg, Ali, Paul, Gia
Here's a few notes from last night's ESIG, and a recording for those that could not attend - https://youtu.be/XLpxPq9SvHk
We had three speakers as follows:
Mark showed us the work of the wildlife photographer, Racheal Bigsby - see https://www.rachelbigsby.com/. Rachal is making a name for herself working with some high profile sponsors and winning awards in prestigious exhibitions. Her approach definitely leans towards the artistic image, rather than showing the wildlife in the environment. This led to some interesting discussion within the group. Excellent work.
David showed us some images from a documentary project he is working on to create environmental portraits of violin maker and friend John Dilworth. The project is not yet complete, and John is working on his final violin so the pressure is on. David asked for our thoughts and ideas on how he might progress with the project. The overwhelming view was that the images have to tell the whole story, so if at all possible more images need to be taken of the construction of the violin through to completion. Some further ideas on how the work could be presented included accompanying words, in the form of a book maybe, and even the sound of the violin playing in an AV. It would be great if David could return to ESIG at some future date and show us the completed project.
I then showed images from the 2023 London Salon of Photography exhibition - see https://thelondonsalon.org/109th-exhibition-2023-medal-winners/. The London salon is now in its 110th year and is held in high regard. It is an independent exhibition and not part of the many salons run by the PAGB, FIAP or BPE. It is run by 'the members' who are recruited by invitation only. Some of the members are well known in the camera club world and include for example Hugh Milsom, Irene Froy, Colin Westgate, Chris Palmer, Stephen Le Provost, and others. There was a great variety of work shown and I think we all liked some, and disliked others. Our views were mixed and we didn't always agree - which is as it should be.
Our portfolio session was down in number but produced plenty to talk about. The most animated discussion was started by Gerry when he showed a photograph of the Iceland volcano, taken from his television. Gerry had merged a couple of images but the question was whether the result was his own image, or the work of another. We didn't come to a conclusion. My thoughts were that it is the work of another person, but there are arguments both ways.
Thanks for another entertaining evening.
