New Photography Group Opens

New Photography Group Opens A new photographic club met last Wednesday for it's inaugural evening. During his introduction Rich said one of the key aims of the club is the 'free sharing' of ideas, expertise, equipment in a friendly and creative environment. Martin Parnell presented a homemade gadget designed to aid a camera to focus on fast moving subjects - even in complete darkness. Opening the club, called PhotoCloud, organiser, Rich Ashcroft said: 'Despite a serious fire in the building at the weekend I was determined that Wednesday evening will not be postponed. Closing the evening was a slideshow presentation by Chris Wormwell, who had kindly put together his 'top ten' favourite wildlife shots. 'As a Manx photographer, I wanted good speakers and to learn new skills in a non-competitive environment. Members then opened their camera bags and chatted about their most commonly used lenses, gear and gadgets Phil Kneen's camera bag drew suprise and many questions when he pulled out a mint twin lens Rolleiflex, followed by a Mamiya 7 and £10 Nikon 35mm film camera, snapped up for the bargain price of just £12. A photographic bursary fund was announced which, in the grand traditions of the historic Magnum Photographic Society, aimed to fund a photographic expedition, or dream project, for one resourceful and passionate member with an eye catching and innovative plan. The biggest lens was Chris Wormwell's 500mm camouflaged glass, which was 'standard kit' for birding and wildlife photography he said. Following this, members registered and then completed a survey on where they would like to see where the future shape of the new club lie. Other highlights included a beautifully framed shot of a Bee-Eater on a small branch followed by a well constructed image of a rare Glaucous Gull with a tumultuous foaming sea as a backdrop. New Photography Group Opens Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 01/05/2012