The 2008-09 year has kicked off at last.
We were delighted to welcome the many new members who joined the club tonight. Their enthusiasm was tangible as many of them were there well in advance of start time.
There was a great buzz about the room as everyone, existing and new members, chatted and started getting to know eachother. After the necessary task of registration was over we had the judging of the Summer project, which was on the theme of "Numbers". There was a very good entry of 15 panels this year, and the variety of images on the theme was vast. The winners were decided by members votes.
The prize for the best individual image went to Pete Bedell for his image of pedestrians waiting to cross the road in the city centre where the traffic lights have a countdown display to crossing time. I think what made this image was all the different expressions on the people's faces. Well done Pete.
The prize for the best panel went to Harry Reynolds. Harry's panel was a series of close-up and macro shots of items containing numbers e.g fob watch, lens filters, combination lock etc. All well composed and well lit. Well done Harry.
Next week we look forward to welcoming more new members as well as those who could not make the first night back.
The meeting will consist of an induction session explaining the workings of the club to new members and the changes made to competitions and other items from last year - something for all. This will be followed by a "Show and Tell" session in groups. Bring one of your favourite images (taken by you) and talk about why you like it and any story that's behind it. This will be done in mixed groups of novices, inters and advanced members and will be educational for all and will allow for a little more "getting to know you".
See you all next week,
Peter
Hi all,
Gerry Doyle has emailed us his latest list of photographic equipment for sale.
Check it out below.
‘Get snapping this month!’, that’s the message from the Four Star Sligo Park Hotel. Their Star Photo Competition has been running all summer and the closing date of 29 August is fast approaching. All entrants have to do is send a photograph (digital or print) that shows their favourite aspect of summer in Sligo - reflecting the star qualities of this beautiful and exciting county. Landscape, action, culture or people – the choice is yours! Each entrant can submit up to two images, which must have been taken in the last twelve months.
The overall winner will receive €1,000 cash and there are lots of runner up prizes including membership of the Four Star Sligo Park Leisure Club, a weekend away and a special junior category, with prize of a digital camera for the best photo taken by entrant sixteen years or under. The closing date is 29 August and winners will be announced at a special event in September in the Sligo Park Hotel.
You can enter by email or by post. Just remember to include a caption for each photo, your name, address, a contact telephone number and your age if you are 16 or under.
Photographs can be submitted by email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it –
or by post to: Sligo Park Star Photo Competition, Sligo Park Hotel, Pearse Road, Sligo, Ireland. For more details and full rules see www.sligopark.ie.
