Comments for Irwell Vale Photography Club

Comment on What photo have you taken where, in a single click, you knew you had something special? by Arlene

Arlene — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:19:02 +0000

My experience doesn’t come remotely close to the above. But in my own way, still exciting! I love macro photography of insects and I’d been photographing Soldier Beetles for a couple of summers and had learnt to anticipate their movements through the eye of the camera lens. On this particular occasion I was watching the beetle patiently through my 60mm lens and when I thought it was going to take off I clicked the shutter. I had the shot! 4 front legs in the air just taking off; 2 back legs still on the leaf; and its wings just opening. Another split second and it was gone!
You can see it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeintheundergrowth/5016958219/in/set-72157625831458649/

Comment on Programme: next meeting by Arlene

Arlene — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:45:32 +0000

Hi There,

We are in Rossendale, in Lancashire (England,UK). You can find where we are by looking at this page: http://irwellvalephotographyclub.org/where-to-find-us/ If you are local, or just visiting this area, you are most welcome to join us!

Let me know if you need more information.
Kind regards
Arlene

Comment on Programme: next meeting by Ezimora Nnamdi anthony

Ezimora Nnamdi anthony — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:55:15 +0000

Good to meet with this club. please i love photography where is the venue of this Friday meeting ?

Comment on Nude, Pregnant and Beautiful by Arlene

Arlene — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:28:26 +0000

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

Arlene — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:33:50 +0000

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

Arlene — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:02:57 +0000

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

Arlene — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:21:38 +0000

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

rsmithing — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:48:38 +0000

Incredible photos! I especially love the ladybug macro. Keep up the good pix!

Comment on In the Blink of an Eye. by Arlene

Arlene — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:36:58 +0000

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

Arlene — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:35:16 +0000

Hi Norman,
But won’t the pre-flash still make them blink?