I'm a member of the Modesto Camera Club (http://www.modestocameraclub.net)
and after having the past couple of months off to enjoy the summer; it is time to
get back to work taking photos. The club has monthly competitions where
specific types of photos are submitted for judging and where points are
given. Every month there are three categories. Two categories
always stay the same and one is new each month. The categories are
"Nature" where you photograph wildlife or something relating to
nature. No sign of any human hand can be in the photo... no building, no
roads, and no telephone wires. A second category is
"Pictorial"... can be anything that makes up a great photo. The
other category is the "Challenge" category where specific themes are
presented. Some months it may be photojournalism, black and white,
something old, architecture, seascapes, or travel, or as the next challenge
date is on "Still life"... This is just one of the many I could
have chosen to submit (however it is not one of the two being submitted).
After the competition I'll submit the photos I entered for your review.
This one is called "The Gallo Plate"... (Meaning: the Rooster
Plate). The photo was taken at a distance of eight feet from the
subject. I used two side fluorescent photo lights and a bounce flash
light for some back fill. Focal length 53mm at F/13 (3 second
exposure). ISO 100. Spot metering mode.... The subjects were
placed on a draped black background with a crumpled tablecloth wrapped around
the objects. I did use a very little bit of Photoshop to highlight the
color in the fruit in the front....
If
you live in the Modesto
area, you might just want to take a look at the Camera Club… it has been one of
the best photography learning groups I’ve come across. Each member brings his or her experience (the
very experienced to the newbie) to the meeting and sharing the “how to” is the
focus of the Club. Each month they have
one meeting that is for competition and a second meeting where guest speakers
and professionals come and give presentations on photographic techniques and
various editing programs. From time to
time we have outings and it’s just a great group to be around. I find I learn something new at every
meeting.
