| October 2009 - all meetings start at 7.45pm. | ||
| 6th | Lights, Camera, Action by Vanessa Slawson FRPS, & Nick Scott FRPS. An amazing presentation with A-V & Prints including the adrenaline packed multi media presentation of the Global Rock Challenge! |
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| 13th | The London Salon of Photography Exhibition. An important feature of the WCC programme is to illustrate photography that is finding favour with the assessors of leading exhibitions and salons. The London Salon is one of the most prestigious in the UK | dgtl prjn |
| 20th | The Three Thirds Present..... Three of our own members, Malcolm Haynes, John Burrows DPAGB, BPE1*, and Richard Wood DPAGB, will present some of their own inspiring work. [Hand in for Competition Number TWO] |
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| 27th | Monthly Competition No 2. Judge: David Venables DPAGB. All categories = Open subject matter. | mono prints col prints dgtl prjn |
| November 2009 - all meetings start at 7.45pm. | ||
| 3rd | Going For L by Margaret Salisbury FRPS, EFIAP, APAGB. Margaret, who as ‘chair’ of the RPS Licentiateship Panel, will present pictures and a wealth of information about how to approach this Distinction and be successful. [Hand in of digital images for the Trans-Atlantic Exchange between WCC and Seven Hills CC , USA.] |
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| 10th | Digital Photo-Art by Anne Miles FRPS. Anne will present a wide range of her pictorial, artistic and award-winning photography as projected images. Anne's work frequently depicts the interactions of people, architecture, nature and landscape. | dgtl prjn |
| 17th | The Chairman Presents: An entertaining evening of photography - Bob Oakley style - in which Bob will entertain us with his unique view of the world. Something for everyone. | dgtl prjn |
| 24th | More Than Mountains by Tom Dodd FRPS. Tom built an international reputation featuring mountain photography, especially around his native Snowdonia. Tom's prints will take us on adventures beyond the high peaks. [Hand in for Competition Number THREE] |
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| December 2009 - all meetings start at 7.45pm. | ||
| 1st | Monthly Competition No 3. Judge: Malcolm Ranieri FRPS, MPAGB. All categories = Open subject matter. | mono prints col prints dgtl prjn |
| 8th | Member's Miscellany. This is an opportunity for WCC members to show aspects of their work whether as prints, projected images or short AVs. The evening is always full of interest and is a showcase for the range of talent within the club. [Hand in for the Three Way contest between WCC, Vale of Evesham CC and Wall Heath CC ] |
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| 15th | Christmas Buffet. Relax, socialise and enjoy a digital show. Please note that this is an entry by ticket event. | dgtl prjn |
| 22nd | No meeting- Have an enjoyable break! | |
| 29th | No meeting- Have an enjoyable break! | |
| January 2010 - all meetings start at 7.45pm. | ||
| 5th | Simply Spirit & Vision by Paul Foley FRPS. An evening to savour by an insightful and inspirational ‘photographer’s photographer’, who will show a range of prints from his extensive and varied palette of work [Hand in for Competition Number FOUR] |
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| 12th | Monthly Competition No 4. Judge: Dave Johnston EFIAP/p. All categories = Open subject matter. | mono prints col prints dgtl prjn |
| 19th | Practical Still-Life & Close-Up Photography Evening. A popular and creative evening of camera-based practical activity. Bring your camera, close-up and/or macro lens, tripod, any form of lighting you feel appropriate, small subject matter suitable for table-top still-life and close-up / macro work and if you have some ‘background material’, bring that too. This could be the chance to try out some strange and wonderful abstract ideas using unusual filters or richly textured/reflective objects. | Practical |
| 26th | Variations Upon a Theme. This event is all about how one image can lead to different visions, alternative versions and interpretations. Several club members will show the starting image and how various changes, adjustments, additions and transformations can effect the rendering and meaning of the image. We will see how images are ‘worked’ and discover more about the thought processes and methods involved. | Demo dgtl prjn |
| February 2010 - all meetings start at 7.45pm. | ||
| 2nd | Photoshop Techniques and Exploring Digital Infrared Photography
with Clive Haynes FRPS. Clive will demonstrate how Photoshop can enhance and improve pictures. He also reveals some of the secrets behind successful infrared photography. An evening for everyone - from beginners to advanced workers. [Hand in for the Annual Natural History Competition] |
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| 9th | Annual Natural History competition. Members compete for the Annual Natural History Trophies. Judge: Peter Preece. | col prints dgtl prjn |
| 16th | The PAGB Great British Cup Competition. A viewing of a selection of the work accepted for this annual UK-wide event which represents the finest images contributed by photographic clubs throughout the UK. | dgtl prjn |
| 23rd | Photo-Exchange - Part 1. In this first section of the exchange of pictures, we will discover what the members of Seven Hills Camera Club, Massachusetts, USA think of a Portfolio of images we sent to them. Our comments on their pictures will be revealed on 27th April. |
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| March 2010 - all meetings start at 7.45pm. | ||
| 2nd | Getting Your Fingers Wet by Tony Thomas EFIAP. Tony remains a devotee of the darkroom and his prints reveal his love of the genre. We will see a range of outstanding monochrome work from this Telford-based photographer whose prints have been exhibited internationally. [Hand in for the Three Counties Contest] |
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| 9th | Print Appraisal with Clive Haynes FRPS & Leigh Preston FRPS, EFIAP, MPAGB. A discussion and appreciation of prints contributed by WCC members, - includes ‘thematic-related panels’ of prints and ‘stand-alone’ ones. [Hand in for Competition Number FIVE] |
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| 16th | Monthly Competition No 5. Judge: Bob Underhill ARPS. All categories = Open subject matter. | mono prints col prints dgtl prjn |
| 23rd | Something Old Something New by David McGuire FRPS. David will show a selection of his eloquent and beautifully presented prints from the wealth of work that has brought him acclaim. . |
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| 30th | Two-legged, Four-legged, Furry & Feathered by Wendy Conway EFIAP, PPSA. A show of exceptional natural history projected images by an outstanding, award-winning wildlife photographer. |
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| April 2010 - all meetings start at 7.45pm except at 7.30pm on 27th | ||
| 6th | The Three Counties Contest between Hereford PS, Gloucester CC and Worcestershire CC. Judge: Tony Dudley. Hosted by Worcestershire CC. |
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| 13th | WCC 3-2-1. WCC members present digital AVs no longer than 3 minutes twenty-one seconds duration. | dgtl AV |
| 20th | The AGM. Committee members are elected and matters relating to the running of the club are discussed. The Trans-Atlantic Exchange - Part 2 In this leg of the exchange of images we will reveal what our panel of experts think about the pictures submitted by members of Seven Hills Camera Club, Massachusetts, USA |
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| 27th | Annual Club Show. Members celebrate at this end of season function and show. The Annual Show will be judged by John Cartlidge EFIAP/s, followed by presentation of the various awards. Please note that this is an entry by ticket event | mono prints col prints dgtl prjn |
| Other Events |
| Throughout the year field trips are organised on most Wednesdays and some Saturdays. |
| The Club's enthusiastic Digital Photography group meet on one evening each month, throughout the year. One to one and group tuition and mentoring sessions are also arranged. |
| Various inter-club competitions and International and National Exhibitions will be announced at Club meetings. |
| The Three Way Contest between Vale of Evesham, Wall Heath and Worcestershire Camera Clubs will be hosted by Vale of Evesham CC on - 22nd February 2010. |
