The U3A photography group (aka Shutterbugs) is back up and running again after the summer break. Minimum numbers today but a new member, Joy Fisher, was welcomed to the group. Those attending had a brief chat about summer travels. Places visited included: Iceland, Italy, the West Coast of Alaska, Crete, to name a few and some just stayed in Javea and took pictures of food! Joy had an editing question to try and improve a photograph she had taken. We spent time helping her with that and she was happy with the result. We then went on to view the Street Art pictures which had been the project set for September. Some very interesting photographs were entered and there were joint winners this month. Mal Thomas (The Cyclist) & Paul Clake (The Face).
There was nothing between the above pictures. Mal´s was liked due to the format of the photograph which managed to perfectly join the two angles which made up the painting as it’s not just on the house but also a boundary wall. Paul’s was liked for the “moodiness” of the overall painting. What is she looking at so intensely, and the background of graffiti names etc set the face of perfectly. Both Photographs are great captures of true Street Art.
Mal has set the next project and has chosen the subject of “Reflections”. Choose water, glass, mirrors, still life to moving water there are endless opportunities. There is a video below which can be viewed to help you along the way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wkh991LaaM
As per norm there were some other excellent entries which are shown below.
Colin my fefllow coordiator has decided to step down from the group. He has done amazing work for the group behind the scenes and will be greatly missed. Many thanks Colin.
On a final note. Annual subscriptions are now overdue, for some, and remains at 20€ for the year. Payment can be made in cash at the next meeting or online. Bank details are available, please contact Mal for details.
The next meeting is on Friday 31 October at Javea International Baptist Church, Calle Favara, 8.
New members always welcome.
Mal Thomas
Shutterbugs Coordinator