The winner takes it all...

The winner of The John Richmond Trophy for 2008 is......

Peter Smith,  seen here, on the right, being presented the Trophy by last years winner and this years judge Mick Gibson. His winning and unusual image was of the Angel of the North.

last meeting of 2008.........

Yes Christmas is almost upon us and the last meeting of the year is this Tuesday 16th December.

Christmas Social Night... Fun and games and a prize raffle! well a couple of quizzes from Dave and Paul, an other chance to see four presentations from the recent AV night. Mick, last years winner of the John Richmond Trophy judges this years entry. And don't forget every one bring along some food and nibbles and the all important  raffle prizes.

A little reminder the first meeting of 2009 is on Tuesday the 6th of January with print competition No 2 and entry night for DPI competition No2.

Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

What's been happing!

This week we saw a fine selection of AV showreels, the Idea was to illustrate a song, for me the sequence that best was Davey's "Tip Toe through the Tulips which was well done and very humorous, also well worth a mention was Brigett's which had some wonderful Scottish landscapes, Normans "Sailing"(shame about Rod!) was fun and Peter's Newcastle then and now was also a nice trip down memory lane.

Well our recent outing at the South Tyne projected image competition was a bit of a let down (poor judging!), any way this panel show's our very worthy set of six Images.

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This week - update.

For those members who are not intending to attend the South Tyne projected image competition at South Shields, the digital suite will be available - laptop printer etc... for use.

So come along and make the most of the opportunity 

This week, next week......

THIS WEEK.

We have the first round of image selection for the South Tyne Print competition, which we will host on February 24th,2009,  so bring a long you pendrive loaded with potential images. The images will be projected and our selection committee will view and make comments, if you image is selected you will bring it along to round two as an A4 print on December 9th. 

We will also be making arrangements for car share/lifts for those who wish to go along next week to ......

NEXT WEEK.

South Tyne Area Projected image competition hosted by South Shields Photographic Society, St Michael and All Angels Parish Church, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 3NA. the judge for the evening is Keith Smith LRPS. 

DPI comp no1 - The Results.

Here are the winning Images from our first DPI Competition of the season. The judge was Keith Saint - well done Keith. Also congratulations to everyone who entered especially to Brigitte who did really well with her first DPI entry-well done.

1st  The View,

by Jack Chen. 

2nd  Light on the Stairs,

by Jack Chen.

3rd  High Street Summer,

by Paul Watson.

HC  A Fine Puddle,

by Brigitte Appleton.

HC  Old Graves,

by Brigette Appleton.

This Tuesday 11th-DPI comp no1

This week we welcome Keith Saint on his first visit to Winlaton. This year Keith as kindly agreed to judge our three DPI competitions with this coming Tuesday being the first, with 40 images to look at it should be a good evening.  See you all there!

Last week, Next week.

LAST WEEK,
We welcomed Arthur Coulson, who was for many years club member and chairman. Last November he gave up the Tyneside weather for Spain and the town of Calasparra - he was back in the UK for a family visit but made the time to come and see us and give us a presentation of an enlightening CD of Images from his fist year in his new home.

Here is one of his images - bull running !

NEXT WEEK,

We have an evening with club members Geoff & Tom giving us a demonstration of how to produce a Calendar with your own images - should be good -- so try not to miss it.

Print Competitions round one - Results.

Here you can see the results from round one of our print competitions - we would like to thank Terry Pollard ARPS DPAGB for Judging and giving  thoughtful valued opinions and insights. Well done all those who entered especially to our newer members Ken,Peter and Brigitte who all entered excellent work.

Colour print competition round one.

1st Line with Pegs

by Paul Watson.

2nd Blyth Pier

by Jack Chen.

3rd Julie

by Paul Watson.

HC Antifascist Seat

by Mick Gibson.

HC  Girl with a Wish

by Jack Chen.

HC Long Distance Call

by Mick Gibson.

HC Bleeding Door

by Jack Chen.

Black and White print competition round One.

1st Old Boat 
by Jack Chen.
2nd Rain on Handle

by Paul Watson.


3rd Part of an Exhibition

by Jack Chen.

HC  Minor Number 

by Paul Watson.

South Tyne selection - projected images

Well last night the selection committee had the tough job to select our entry of six images for the forthcoming South Tyne Projected Image competition. 

They had 80 images to select from, this was whittled down to a short list of 20 from which to select our six images. It was a difficult task but in the end they did manage to select some fine images which we hope will help us retain the trophy which we won last year.

we won't show the images  here just now but nearer the night hopefully you will see them here.

The South Tyne is this year hosted by South Shields Photographic Society, on Tuesday 25th November judged by Keith Smith LRPS.

 

What's New

Well the recent workshops went quite well David Chapman gives a much needed boost to beginners, Paul went through the basics of Flickr the photo-sharing community, whilst Jack went through the joys of Lightroom. This week we made our selection of images for the South Tyne projected image competition.

Gateshead Council happily accepted our recent grant application and we should have our cheque for £400 in the next few days - thanks to Paul for all his efforts in making a successful application.

Welcome  back to Richard, who first joined our club way back in the early 90s, he now lives just outside Madrid, Spain - but with the new digital technologies has already sent his entries for the forthcoming DPI competitions. Hope he wins as I'm top of the list to present him with a trophy or two!! 

Krakow.

As many WCC members will know three club members recently went to Krakow for a photo-break Dave, Mick & Paul. by all accounts they had a good time and came back with a some good images, or so they say! you can see some of Paul's here www.flickr.com/photos/photoabruzzo

this image "Bookshop" is by Paul.

  

An other good night.

Yes as expected this weeks visit and talk by Arthur Smith from Tynemouth Camera Club, was most entertaining his collection of 35mm slides of wonderful images accompanied by his humorous  banter was well received by all-well done Arthur an thanks to you. 

This coming Tuesday sees the second in our series of digital workshops, this week hosted by Jack and Paul.

update and coming up.

Sorry for not keeping up with this for a week or so .....

I believe that Bryter Lyter went down quite well Paul showed a collection of new images all taken this year, and very interesting it was too. 

The following week club member Mick Gibson gave us a fantastically precise presentation on how to mount your images to the highest standard, with a couple of very helpful hints and tips.

Which brings us to this coming Tuesday - "Box of Delights" by Tynemouth club member Arthur Smith, last year he brought along his prints, this time it's his 35mm slides (can you remember using those old slide films!) along with his unique sense of humor. I know I'm looking forward to seeing Arthur's images once again.  An evening not to be missed so come along.

Tuesday September 9th 2008

Tuesday September 2nd 2008 - the new season is here!!

Well the summer is almost over, did it ever start, the transfer window is closed. But Tuesday is WCC opening night. 

As well as welcoming  friends old and hopefully new! the evening will take the form of a fairly easygoing affair. On hand to answer questions about all things photographic will be Geoff, Paul and Jack.

Look out for news of a slight change to next Tuesday.

why dont you...

At last it's here - new program for coming season -- click image to enlarge.

new season looms!

Yes it's not long to go and well be into another season of photo fun, with competitions to win, practical nights to take part in and share your knowledge, learn or simply enjoy.

see you all soon. 

PRESENTATION NIGHT 2

Well now we know the answer, last night our new chairman David Chapman, presented the seasons trophies, and the winners are:-

Theme comp prints  Jim Turbitt.

Theme comp slides Micky Gibson.

Colour prints -- was a tie Micky Gibson & Paul Watson. 

B&W prints Micky Gibson.

Colour slides Micky Gibson.

Photographer of the year Micky Gibson.

Best of the Best Paul Watson. 

So our congratulations go to everyone but especially to Micky, well done!

The rest of the evening was enjoyed by all with Dave Chapman, John Oliver, Jack Chen & Jim Turbut winning the quiz. The raffle was also a success with every one winning a prize!!!

PRESENTATION NIGHT

Well to nights the night, we find out who has won the trophies.

Our judges for the season Colin Hall, Joe Duffy, Stan Bewick and Mavis Ord have made their judgments', we have all listened  to the informed comments, and here we find who has amassed the most points in each discipline : Colour prints, B&W prints and Projected images (DPI-digitally projected image, and for the last time 35mm slides) and discover the identity of our "Photographer of the Year" which is the photographer who has gained the most points in all the above areas.

This is a social event and very light hearted along with the main event the prize giving we will have quizzes host by our own mr quiz Dave, assisted by Paul. Also we will have a prize draw and a buffet.

So A good night should be had by all regardless if you win a trophy or not!

AGM 2008

On Tuesday we held our AGM, top of the list was the election of officers and committee members. Our new management team for the season commencing 

in September 2008.

Chairman                Mr David Chapman

Vice Chair              Mr Jim Turbitt

Treasurer               Mr Danny Keen

Secretary                Vacant

Competitions secretary  prints  Mr Micky Gibson

Competitions secretary  DPI     Mr Dave Hudspith

Program secretary                       Mr Jack Chen

Committee                                    Mr Paul Watson

the end of another season

Another hectic season draws to a close, next Tuesday May 27th is our final night. It is also our presentation night where we discover who has won the silverware. There will be fun and cames abound with quizzes a raffle and some nice eats!! 

We do know however who has won the Best of the Best competition, which was won by Paul Watson with his projected image  FROSTED which is the first time in this competition that a print has not won this award.