Archived Programme Schedule
SEPTEMBER 2014
CHALLENGE: Macro
THEME: Insects
Mon. Sept. 8 7 PM Guest speaker Brenda Kulon, author of “The Butterfly Whisperer.” Visit Lambton Wildlife for more info.
Sat. Sept. 20 (new date) Walkabout – Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Mon. Sept. 22 7 PM C&C of “Macro” and “Insects”; Elections
AUGUST 2014
CHALLENGE: One focal length or one scene mode
THEME: Wet
Mon. Aug. 11 7 PM Meeting cancelled
Mon. Aug. 25 7 PM Comment and Critique of our the monthly theme and challenge.
APRIL 2014
CHALLENGE: Shapes
THEME: Fun
Mon. Apr. 14 7 PM Guest speaker – Casey Lessard. Visit Casey’s website by clicking here.
Sat. Apr. 19 10 AM Walkabout – Ausable Port Franks Optimist Easter Egg Hunt at the Port Franks Community Centre
Mon. Apr. 28 7 PM C&C of “Shapes” and “Fun”; presentation: “Photographing Wildflowers” by Lynn Dukelow.
MARCH 2014
CHALLENGE: Shadows
THEME: Portraits
Mon. Mar 10 7 PM “Portraits” presentation by Karen Dumais. Bring your cameras!
Sat. Mar. 15 10 AM Walkabout – Chateau Gardens Seniors Home, Parkhill
Mon. Mar. 24 7 PM C&C of “Portraits” and “Shadows”; Mini-workshop “Fix My Picture” by Tom Stewart
FEBRUARY 2014
CHALLENGE: photos showing 3 different depths of field
THEME: Just Nature
Mon. Feb. 10 7 PM Guest speaker Brian Lasenby, on Nature photography. Check out Brian’s website here www.brianlasenby.com
Mon. Feb. 17 1 PM Walkabout with Friends of the Pinery – Special Event: Remarkable Raptors. Join volunteers from the Bluewater Raptor Rehabilitation Centre to learn about threats that raptors and other birds face throughout the winter and to meet live owls. Meet at the Pinery Visitors Centre. For more info about Pinery events click here.
Mon. Feb. 24 7 PM C&C of “Depth of Field” and “Just Nature”; Discussion – websites by nature photographers
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
JANUARY 2014
CHALLENGE: Lines
THEME: Fences
Mon. Jan. 13 7 PM Topic – Depth of Field, presented by Janette Baillie. Bring your cameras!
Sat. Jan. 18 10 AM Walkabout “Art by 3″ Studio, 7710 Clayton St., Port Franks. Visit Ralph & Vicki’s website at artby3.com
Mon. Jan. 27 7 PM C&C of “Fences” and Lines”; Mini-workshop on “Aspect Ratio – What it means and how to use it”, presented by Tom Stewart
DECEMBER 2013
THEME: Light displays
Mon. Dec. 9 Christmas party
All meetings & Walkabout cancelled for December. We’re just going to party instead!
NOVEMBER 2013
CHALLENGE: Details or tiny objects
THEME: Name that thing
Mon. Nov. 11 7 PM Guest speaker – Dave Chidley. Check out his website here.
Sat. Nov. 16 10 AM Walkabout – Cottage Treasures, Thedford
Mon. Nov. 25 6:30 PM Photo transfer workshop with Vreni
Mon. Nov. 25 7 PM C&C of “Details” and “Name that Thing”; Discussion – How to take photos of lights by Lynn Wilbur
OCTOBER 2013
CHALLENGE: Scavenger Hunt
THEME: Harvest
Mon. Oct. 14 Meeting cancelled – Thanksgiving
Sat. Oct. 19 10 AM Walkabout – Twin Pines
Mon. Oct. 28 7 PM Scavenger Hunt pics; Potluck dinner; Discussion –
SEPTEMBER 2013
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Abstract expressions
MONTHLY THEME: Doors and windows
Mon. Sept. 9 7 PM
Guest speaker Richard Bain. View his website here.
Sat. Sept. 14 10 AM Walkabout – Lambton Shores Nature Trails
Mon. Sept. 23 7 PM C&C “Abstract” and “Doors & windows”; Election of new Executive; Judy & Janette start us on our Scavenger Hunt
AUGUST 2013
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Edges
MONTHLY THEME: Signs
Fri. Aug. 9, Sat. Aug. 10, Sun. Aug. 11 Aquafest
Mon. Aug. 12 – Meeting cancelled
Sat. Aug. 17 10 AM Walkabout – Lucan Architectural
Mon. Aug. 26 7 PM C&C – “Edges” & “Signs”; Discussion –
JULY 2013
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Dominance
MONTHLY THEME: Gardens
Mon. July 8 7 PM Photographing gardens & garden art presented by TBA
Sat. July 13 10 AM Walkabout – Cuddy’s Gardens, Strathroy, $5 admission
Mon. July 22 7 PM C&C of “Dominance” & “Gardens”
JUNE 2013
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Texture
MONTHLY THEME: Just Nature
Mon. June 10 7 PM Presentation: “Formula for a Better Composition” by Bill Niessen
Sat. June 15 10 AM Walkabout – Rock Glen
Mon. June 24 7 PM C&C of “Texture” and “Just Nature”; Mini-workshop – Dominance by Trish
MAY 2013
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Colour
MONTHLY THEME: Street Photography
Mon. May 13 7 PM Presentation by Melody Falconer-Pounder: Photographing events for media coverage
Sat. May 18 Walkabout – Individual location choice – Show what’s happening on your street
Mon. May 27 7 PM C&C “Colour” & “Streets”; Discussion: How to shoot a waterfall
APRIL 2013
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Shadows & Silhouettes
MONTHLY THEME: People
Mon. Apr. 8 7 PM presentation by Richard Bain – check out Richard’s fabulous photos on his website here
Sat. Apr. 13 10 AM Walkabout – Exeter Main Street, Morrison Dam
Mon. Apr. 22 7 PM C&C “Shadows & Silhouettes” & “People”; Discussion: Cropping
MARCH 2013
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Light
MONTHLY THEME: Travel
Mon. Mar. 11 7 PM Travel photography, presentation by Terry Needham, photographic artist and travel adviser. Click here to check out Terry’s website.
Sat. Mar. 16 10 AM Walkabout – Fort Rose Sugar bush. Click here for website and map.
Mon. Mar. 25 7 PM C&C -” Light” & “Travel” photos
FEBRUARY 2013
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Patterns
MONTHLY THEME: Vintage
Mon. Feb. 11 7 PM Encaustic process for preserving photos with Vicki Guerrette
Sat. Feb. 16 10 AM Walkabout – Cancelled
Mon. Feb. 25 7 PM C&C of “Patterns” & ” Vintage “; Discussion – Best photo taking tips, facilitator Lynn D.
JANUARY 2013
MONTHLY THEME: “A day in the life” – telling a photo story
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Point of View
Mon. Jan. 14 7 PM Discuss telling a photo story; Reading a histogram – Bring your camera.
Walkabout: Do your own individual walkabout by following your subject for “A day in the life.”
Mon. Jan. 28 7 PM C&C of “Day in the life;” Discussion – Low-light photography, facilitator Lynn D. Bring your camera and manual.
DECEMBER 2012
MONTHLY THEME: Christmas preparations
Please share your Christmas photos with us on Flickr. All regular meetings cancelled.
Mon. Dec. 10 Christmas Party, Grog’s 6:30 PM
NOVEMBER 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Shapes
MONTHLY THEME: The Party’s Over
Mon. Nov. 12 7 PM “In My Own Space”, presented by Lynn Wilbur
Sat. Nov. 17 10 AM Walkabout: Grand Bend Main Street
Mon. Nov. 26 7 PM C&C The Party’s Over & Shapes; Homework from Lynn’s presentation; Discussion topic: Back to Basics 2 – Going Beyond Automatic – Bring your cameras and manuals!
OCTOBER 2012
MONTHLY THEME: PFCC 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt
Extras: Oct. 13 &14 Lambton Fall Colour Festival and Poinsettia Tour
Mon. Oct. 8 No meeting due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Sat. Oct. 13 10 AM Walkabout: Port Franks Nature Trails
Mon. Oct. 22 6:30 PM C&C: Scavenger Hunt photo review; Potluck
SEPTEMBER 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Changes
MONTHLY THEME: Fall
Mon. Sept. 10 7 PM Presentation – “Around the World with a Point-N-Shoot” by Wes Terryberry and Bruce Richie
Sat. Sept. 15 10 AM Walkabout: Pinery Park – Fall Walk for Photography, with Larry Cornelis and Lambton Wildlife – meet at the Pinery Visitor Center.
Join photographer Glen Ogilvie to learn about nature photography and enjoy an early fall walk through the park. Click for Glen’s website and his Flickr photostream.
Mon. Sept. 24 7 PM C&C: Changes & Fall; Mini-workshop – Back to Basics 1 – “Visual Design”, with Jacqui Krech and Janette Baillie; Elections
Sat. Sept. 29 & Sun. Sept. 30 Doors Open is a province wide celebration of community heritage. It provides residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy the sometime hidden and always interesting places and spaces in Ontario cities, towns, and villages – and all at no cost.
AUGUST 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Farm Equipment
MONTHLY THEME: Food
August 10, 11, 12 Aquafest Photo Contest Visit AQUAFEST on Facebook and on the website.
Exeter Rodeo is also this weekend
Mon. Aug. 13 Meeting cancelled
Sat. Aug.18 10 AM Walkabout: Location: Steam Thresher’s Show – Forest (entry fee -$10, $7 seniors)
Mon. Aug. 27 7 PM C&C: Farm Equipment & Food; Mini-Workshop: From Camera to Computer- a FlickR refresher. Members may want to bring their laptops for individual help.
JULY 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Action Shots
MONTHLY THEME: Water
Extras: Grand Bend Motorplex; Beach Volleyball
Mon. July 9 7 PM Guest speaker Evelyn Symons; “How I See It.” To visit her website click here.
Sat. July 14 Opens 12 Noon (meet at 11 AM) Walkabout – Location: Kettle Point Pow Wow. Adults $6. Seniors $5. For info and map click on Tourism Sarnia-Lambton. View the flyer here.
Mon. July 23 7 PM C&C Action/Water; Discussion: Share your photo-taking tips; Portraits from North Lambton Lodge
JUNE 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Classic Cars
MONTHLY THEME: Nightscapes
Saturday, June 9 (rain date June 16) Walkabout John & Joan Love’s farm – 69960 Grand Bend Line, SE corner Crediton Rd. & Grand Bend line (formerly Hwy. #81) Guided tours of the nature trail and gardens on the Love’s trail wagon will depart from the yard at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Mon. June 11 7 PM Special Presentation by Don Martel: “Extreme Exposures” Click here to enjoy his website.
Sat. June 16 10 AM Walkabout: Location: Grand Bend Mainstreet – Drive and Jive
Sat. June 23 9:30 AM Walkabout: Portraits, North Lambton Lodge, Forest
Mon. June 25 7 PM C&C: Classic cars and Nightscapes; Discussion: How to make an action shot. Bring your cameras! We`ll be going outside!
MAY 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Signs of Spring
MONTHLY THEME: Barns
May 12 & 13 Studio Tour – See Arts, Eats and Beats on Facebook and visit grandbendstudiotour.com for more info and to view and download a PDF version of the Studio Tour brochure.
Mon. May 14 7 PM Macro/Depth of Field with Lynn Dukelow
Sat. May 19 10 AM Walkabout: Location: Longwoods Road – Barn Quilt Trail As part of the War of 1812 Bicentennial, barns along Longwoods Road will have sections of quilts displayed on their sides. Map. Also info here.
Mon. May 28 7 PM C&C: Barns & Signs of spring Mini-Workshop: Topic: Nightscapes and Neon Presenter: Lynn W
APRIL 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Weather
MONTHLY THEME: Architecture
Mon. April 9 Easter Monday -Meeting cancelled
Sat. April 14 10 AM Walkabout – Downtown Forest – Old buildings – meet in front of the Post Office
Mon. April 23 7 PM C&C: Weather and Architecture Mini-Workshop: Topic: Gear Party – sharing and learning about your camera – menus, ISO, etc. Everyone should bring their camera.
MARCH 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Slideshow
MONTHLY THEME: Green
Mon. March 12 7 PM Guest Presenter – David Bannister: Photographing Weather Click here for Dave’s Blog and here for his Gallery
Sat. March 17 10 AM Walkabout – Westland Greenhouses
Mon. March 26 7 PM Comment & Critique: Green, Slideshow
FEBRUARY 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Snow
MONTHLY THEME: Antiques
Mon. Feb. 13 7 PM Presentation: Editing Photos with Janette and Judy – bring your laptop if you have one and some photos you will like to edit.
Sat. Feb. 18 10 AM Walkabout: Thedford – Cottage Treasures / End of the Road Antique Stores
Mon. Feb. 27 7 PM Comment & Critique; Mini-Workshop with Erin Steer – Making Slideshows
JANUARY 2012
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Emotion
MONTHLY THEME: Portraits
Mon. Jan. 9 7 PM – Special Trio — our very own Trish Anderson, Vreni Beeler & Dan Shaw, on “Portraits.”
Sat. Jan. 14 10 AM Walkabout: Country Manor in Thedford; portraits of residents
Mon. Jan. 23 7 PM – Comment & Critique; Mini-workshop, Phil Schmidt – Photography in the snow
DECEMBER 2011
MONTHLY THEME: Christmas
Mon. Dec. 12 7 PM – Christmas Party at Grog’s
Walkabout and Dec. 26 meeting cancelled.
Be sure to post your monthly theme photos of “Christmas” on our Flickr page, and do the C&C online.
NOVEMBER 2011
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Red
MONTHLY THEME: Birds
Sat. Nov. 5 – André Gallant workshop in Sarnia – workshop info
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Mon. Nov. 14 7 PM – Bob McCarthy – Photographing Birds; Bill Hall – CAPA
Sat. Nov. 19 10 AM – Walkabout – Pinery Park – beg, borrow or steal a Park pass, meet at the Lambton Museum parking lot at 9:45, re-group at the PInery Visitors Centre.
Thurs. Nov. 24 7:30 PM – London Camera Club – HDR – High Dynamic Range
Mon. Nov. 28 7 PM – Comment & Critique; Mini-Workshop presented by Phil Schmidt, “Light”
OCTOBER 2011
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Scavenger Hunt continues
Mon. Oct. 10 Thanksgiving — regular meeting night cancelled
Sat. Oct. 15 — deadline Sarnia photo contest — info
Sat. Oct. 15 & Sun. Oct. 16 10 AM-5 PM – Lambton Fall Colour and Craft Festival and Port Franks Poinsettia Tour — regular Walkabout cancelled
Wed. Oct. 19 7:30-10 PM – meeting at Sarnia Photographic Club – www.sarniaphotoclub.com
Mon. Oct. 24 7 PM — Results of Scavenger Hunt; Potluck
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