Well, I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed this week's ESIG. I'd go so far as to say it was one of the best we've had. We had six speakers and all were interesting and showed some great images.
Here's a summary...
Mick started the evening with a preamble about how his approach to photography is developing. He's becoming increasing aware of his photographic intent as being to 'explore his imagination, sense of humour and to satisfy his eye'. He doesn't wish to follow the crowd but tries to take risks to find something new and different. Mick recommended the Eye of Photography website as a source of inspiration, (https://loeildelaphotographie.com/en/). Mick then took us though how a particular image developed into a very attractive and unusual composite of some flowers.
David was next with three themes to his lockdown photography. The first was some 'pop art' style still life images which were very simple, highly saturated, abstract and full of impact. Next were some close ups of a rusty shed, with flaky, coloured paint which which created some surprisingly attractive abstract patterns, and finally David showed some experimental infra red images. These were created by putting a filter over the lens (rather than having the sensor converted). David recommended the 760 strength.
Steve Collins gave a talk on street photography and adopted the interesting approach of comparing two well know street photographers - Saul Leiter who worked in the '50s and Nick Turpin (https://nickturpin.com/portfolios/on-the-night-bus/) who is very much working now. Excellent work, and both included abstract images, eg by shooting through rainy windows. Steve also referred us to Josha K Jackson (https://www.joshkjack.com/) and Vivien Maier (http://www.vivianmaier.com/). Steve bravely compared some of his street images, side by side with Vivien Maier's and there was actually some striking similarities. Steve then modestly mentioned that he had been shortlisted for the Ranking lockdown competition/exhibition. Well done Steve.
Brian had visited the Dalia display at Aylott garden centre and produced some lovely close ups. The first one up, in particular, was excellent, which I'm sure we'll see again. The display is still open, so get there if you can.
Peter Whitehead showed the finalist of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/finalists/). Some were really funny.
We ended the evening by reviewing the submissions that Torben had received from club members for the up coming external competitions. Some very nice work, so fingers crossed for HPS doing well.
Thanks for those who attended the meeting, especially the speakers. If you didn't manage to attend this month, I shall be arranging the next meeting for the 27th October. Hope to see you then.
Here's a summary...
Mick started the evening with a preamble about how his approach to photography is developing. He's becoming increasing aware of his photographic intent as being to 'explore his imagination, sense of humour and to satisfy his eye'. He doesn't wish to follow the crowd but tries to take risks to find something new and different. Mick recommended the Eye of Photography website as a source of inspiration, (https://loeildelaphotographie.com/en/). Mick then took us though how a particular image developed into a very attractive and unusual composite of some flowers.
David was next with three themes to his lockdown photography. The first was some 'pop art' style still life images which were very simple, highly saturated, abstract and full of impact. Next were some close ups of a rusty shed, with flaky, coloured paint which which created some surprisingly attractive abstract patterns, and finally David showed some experimental infra red images. These were created by putting a filter over the lens (rather than having the sensor converted). David recommended the 760 strength.
Steve Collins gave a talk on street photography and adopted the interesting approach of comparing two well know street photographers - Saul Leiter who worked in the '50s and Nick Turpin (https://nickturpin.com/portfolios/on-the-night-bus/) who is very much working now. Excellent work, and both included abstract images, eg by shooting through rainy windows. Steve also referred us to Josha K Jackson (https://www.joshkjack.com/) and Vivien Maier (http://www.vivianmaier.com/). Steve bravely compared some of his street images, side by side with Vivien Maier's and there was actually some striking similarities. Steve then modestly mentioned that he had been shortlisted for the Ranking lockdown competition/exhibition. Well done Steve.
Brian had visited the Dalia display at Aylott garden centre and produced some lovely close ups. The first one up, in particular, was excellent, which I'm sure we'll see again. The display is still open, so get there if you can.
Peter Whitehead showed the finalist of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/gallery/finalists/). Some were really funny.
We ended the evening by reviewing the submissions that Torben had received from club members for the up coming external competitions. Some very nice work, so fingers crossed for HPS doing well.
Thanks for those who attended the meeting, especially the speakers. If you didn't manage to attend this month, I shall be arranging the next meeting for the 27th October. Hope to see you then.
