"The Ground Became the Sky" (c) Leonid Goldin 2008, Israel
The main event was the showing of a DVD presentation compiled by the London Salon showing their 2008 collection. The "slide show" contained approximately eighty photographs and each was accompanied by a commentary by Leigh Preston . A wide range of subjects were covered and many of the photographs had been heavily manipulated to produce the final result. Some members complained that there was not a decent photograph in the collection but most seemed to enjoy the show and it stimulated discussion and comment. Medal winners from the collection may be viewed here. (SK - Sept 09)
Report - June 2009
The Emlyn Perrett Trophy was awarded for the first time to Alan Townsend at the Axholme Camera Club AGM recently. Alan scored top marks over the year for his consistently high quality entries in club competitions. A rule change last year, using only the top ten marks of each member in each category, gave everyone the opportunity to score well, and Alan was closely challenged by Andy Kershaw, Allan Rowsell and Peter Webster.
Alan ( right )received his trophy from Chairman Alan Rowsell.
Also presented with a prize was Judy Newton, judged to be the most improved member over the year. Comparing results from last year's and this year's competitions, Judy hads improved her score tremendously.
The Pictop.co.uk Samsonite Camera Bag was presented by David Ulyett, Vice Chairman.
The Committee was re-elected, with Jan Neale co-opted to assist Competition Secretary Helen Turton, and George Fiddler taking on the role of External Competiton Organiser. Andy Kershaw will continue to mount an exhibition of competition winners' work in Misterton Library. New membership cards will be isued shortly, sponsored by Tom Dennis Imaging of Scunthorpe, who also donated gift vouchers to be used at the committees discretion.
The programme for next season is taking shape with some excellent speakers already booked. Among other things, an evening of astro-photography, wildlife at home and abroad, members projects are all planned with competitions for prints and digitally projected images.
No meetings are held in August, except the planned outing on 2nd. The new season begins on September 1st at 7.30pm in the Church Hall Haxey, and all are welcome to attend, be they existing members, lapsed members, new members or just visitors.