Comments for Irwell Vale Photography Club http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org In the Heart of the Rossendale Valley Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:28:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Nude, Pregnant and Beautiful by Arlene http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2011/03/17/nude-pregnant-and-beautiful/#comment-903 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:28:26 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/?p=1239#comment-903 Please make sure you read the narrative that accompanies each photo: without the story they are just nice photos, but by reading each woman’s account of her pregnancy and the reason for choosing the photo location that she did, the reader shares in the joy and wonder of each woman’s creation. Looking at them again several months after first viewing them, I still find them very moving. Wonderful!

]]> Comment on Ness Botanic Gardens: Photographic Competition by Arlene http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2012/01/24/ness-botanic-gardens-photographic-competition/#comment-902 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:33:50 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/?p=2055#comment-902 It’s been pointed out that this is a way for the National Trust to get free photos. Well, yes, so make sure you read the small print. There might be rules that you don’t want to adhere to as regards copyright, so check it out for yourself. Still, a nice place to visit though!

]]> Comment on Southport Photographic Society: Open Exhibition 2012 by Arlene http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2011/11/19/southport-photographic-society-open-exhibition-2012/#comment-894 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:02:57 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/?p=1861#comment-894 I’ve entered 4 macro (what else?!!). Only the second time I’ve entered so we’ll see what happens. Maybe nothing at all ;o)

]]> Comment on The Night Sky: January 2012 by Arlene http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2011/12/06/the-night-sky-december-2011/#comment-735 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:21:38 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/?p=1908#comment-735 What a shame – too much cloud! Anyone else see part of the eclipse?

]]> Comment on Birds (and insects) on our doorstep: Photographs by Paul Budd by rsmithing http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2011/11/29/birds-on-our-doorstep-by-paul-budd/#comment-690 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:48:38 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/?p=1878#comment-690 Incredible photos! I especially love the ladybug macro. Keep up the good pix!

]]> Comment on In the Blink of an Eye. by Arlene http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2011/11/05/in-the-blink-of-an-eye/#comment-599 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:36:58 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/?p=1827#comment-599 Reply by Norman Croston:
“Hi, Never used pre flash, found it a bit pointless. Using the system as above your subject’s pupils will be wide enough to give a decent catchlight – and provided that the flash is not on the same axis as the lens there will be no problems with ‘redeye’.”

]]> Comment on In the Blink of an Eye. by Arlene http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2011/11/05/in-the-blink-of-an-eye/#comment-598 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:35:16 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/?p=1827#comment-598 Hi Norman,
But won’t the pre-flash still make them blink?

]]> Comment on In the Blink of an Eye. by Arlene http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2011/11/05/in-the-blink-of-an-eye/#comment-597 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:32:14 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/?p=1827#comment-597 Sent by Norman Croston:
“Here’s a trick that I have used for years when photographing a ‘blinker’. When you are ready to take the shot tell the subject to close their eyes, then say ” OK, open them now!” That is the time to press the shutter. Surprise surprise, no more shots of closed eyes.”

]]> Comment on Most Recent Outing by Arlene http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/outings/most-recent-outing/#comment-525 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:22:20 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.wordpress.com/#comment-525 Many thanks for your suggestion, John, and for taking the time to comment! I agree, Grassington is a lovely place (I watched my dad take off in a hot air balloon from there!) though it’s been quite a few years since I last paid a visit. I visited Linton Falls last year which isn’t far away as you say and couldn’t believe that I’d never been before! I shall add your suggestion to our list! See here: http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/2011/06/22/places-to-photograph-on-a-day-out-from-rossendale/

You are most welcome to come along for any one-off meeting at our club. Or keep your eye on our ‘What’s on’ section – listed on the right hand side of our blog – for details of any photography talks, etc that are advertised in the area.

Many thanks again.

]]> Comment on Most Recent Outing by John Allan http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/outings/most-recent-outing/#comment-509 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:41:24 +0000 http://irwellvalephotographyclub.wordpress.com/#comment-509 Hi,
Sadly as much as I would love to get involved with your little club, I just don’t have the time at the moment.

I can however make a suggestion for a field trip out, which is not to far away and I think well worth considering. Especially if you are using your own transport.

Grassington never ceases to amaze me, no matter what the time of year and no matter what the weather there is something different that grabs my attention each time I go.

There is adequate parking in the NP car park and there is more than enough tea rooms & pubs to meet all members needs.

A far as photography is concerned, you have the drama of the dales scenery & the spectacular Linton Falls, to the rustic architecture of the village itself and the medieval church of St Michael and All Angels located by the river.

The village hosts a Dickensian festival over the first 3 Saturdays in December when all the shop staff, dress in period costume.

This won’t be to everyone’s taste, but it may give some of your members an early winter option, especially if we get an early fall of snow.

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