Comments for Blandford Forum Camera Club

Comment on Points Cup No. 2 - Projected Images by Colin Cross

Colin Cross — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:34:14 +0000

What a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Partly down to our judge and also to the high quality of work entered. I was also very pleased to note some of our newer members gaining deservedly high marks.

Did you also notice that I was on the receiving end of someone else’s humour ……….. and didn’t retaliate? I must have been sickening for something, or was it the threat of the promised 2’s for any of my shots?

Whatever, I know that Rob enjoys judging at our club. Primarily for the high quality work set before him, but also the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Long may it continue.

Comment on Wessex Colour Group slide competition by Colin Cross

Colin Cross — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:37:50 +0000

Congratulations to the slideworkers that entered. That was nothing short of an amazing result, fielding traditional 35mm slides against slide conversions.

To put that into context, that is the equivalent of me getting into the ring against Mike Tyson and not ending up in hospital.

So it’s digital projections only next year. We all have our own views on that and whether your mourn the passing of traditional slides, or welcome the new technology, at least all clubs will be on a level playing field.

Comment on Prints Points Cup No. 2 by Colin Cross

Colin Cross — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:18:41 +0000

How do you keep up with Terrick? In short you can’t. The guy has so much energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, skill and if that wasn’t enough, his humour alone is worth the entrance fee.

And a special well done to all that entered. I’m not sure whether it is something in the club tea, or a new enthusiasm, but we all seemed to up our game with the quality of entries so far this year. To be able to put work of that high quality in front of Terrick is a credit to the club and worthy of Terrick’s skill.

I echo Malcolm’s “a thoroughly enjoyed event”.

Comment on A taste of Venice. by Colin Cross

Colin Cross — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:18:15 +0000

Aaaah ……. Venice. A place of magic, wonderful light and ludicrously expensive beer.

Comment on A taste of Venice. by Marilyn Peddle

Marilyn Peddle — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:59:21 +0000

Some lovely pictures Keith. Thank you for putting them in the gallery.

If anyone else has some special pictures to share we will be happy to put them on the BFCC showcase gallery, we can then all enjoy them.

Comment on The SAPA 2008 Inter-club Print Battle by Colin Cross

Colin Cross — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:32:27 +0000

So sleepy old Blandford came top of the pile, ahead of all of those big towny clubs ……… and even better, we won a draw prize! I hope it was chocolate, I like chocolate!

Well done to all concerned and good luck for the Dorchester leg.

Comment on Print mounting & slide masking by Pam Woodhouse

Pam Woodhouse — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:16:13 +0000

Thankyou both for a very interesting, informative and fun evening (see also Eureka moment)

Comment on EUREKA MOMENT by Pam Woodhouse

Pam Woodhouse — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:13:08 +0000

As a relative newcomer and beginner I would endorse the above. I thoroughly enjoyed Peter and Normans evening on mounting and came away with many tips which I will now pass on to my personal assistant (husband!!) to ensure he does it right!!!!!!! Any tips and guidance are always welcome-I could reciprocate by making the tea!

Comment on EUREKA MOMENT by Peter Gafney

Peter Gafney — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:10:15 +0000

I totally agree with the sentiments Keith expresses. I am more than willing to assist other members either via Email, telephone or face to face in any way that I can. I also believe that we should make much more time at club meetings for the basics of our craft, or ,(whatever you care to call it), Converse with and encourage other members particularly new ones. Also to spend a lot less time on poorly judged competitions which can be very off putting to new or potential members. My contact details are readily available from the club handbook. If anyone cares to contact me with questions on any aspect of photography, I will, to the best of my ability, provide answers.

Comment on Print mounting & slide masking by Colin Cross

Colin Cross — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:15:04 +0000

Having mounted prints and masked slides for many years, including professionally in a former life, I had less to gain from such an evening than some other members. My motives for attending were more to support our intrepid demonstrators and of course the social side of the club.

How wrong can you be! I was as spellbound as one of our newest recruits, as I watched demonstrations of precision work, carried out on a mixture of “Heath Robinson” machinery, using ingenuity and common sense. And yes, I did learn a lot that will alter and improve my mount cutting workflow and also a few useful tips should I need to mask slides.

Thank you both for an entertaining and informative evening.