HCC Newsletter, March 2023

Our next Show at Sutterain Gallery in West Cornwall.
Opening reception will be on March 4th 3-5 PM.

Pictures sent in by our members

Winchell Mountain Morning by Gail Goldberg



Egret #1 by Jeffrey Breitman



Egret #2 by Jeffrey Breitman



The smile by Nancy Zannini

President's Message

by Dawn Dingee

February has been a busy month for the camera club. We wrapped up our salon show at Noble Horizons which ran through February 26th. Out next show - "What We See" is right on its heels at the Souterrain Gallery in West Cornwall. The show will run from March 4th - April 30th. So far, we have 11 members signed up for the show and close to 40 photographs. A post card is available to give to your friends and family to promote the show. You can even hang this about town to drum up interest.
Our February meeting was via Zoom where we had an "Abstract Photography" presentation by Lew Katz. He shared many of his abstract photos and explained the image, discussed camera settings and technique and explained his thoughts as he was taking the image. With abstract photography, we can use perspective, movement and light to transform the world we see into an unexpected, often unrecognizable image. It provides a different way to look at things. Try it!
We are working on a program for March so details will be sent out once they are finalized. I'll also be sending out some emails about some possible field trips so keep an eye out for them. In the meantime, enjoy the spring-like weather we've been having and get out and shoot! Happy shooting!
Dawn
February's meeting titled "Abstract Photography - A Personal Journey" was presented by Lew Katz. As Lew mentioned, taking abstract photos makes you think differently when taking a photo. You will need to think about things like shapes, color, movement, light and perspective to create an image that is unexpected or unrecognizable. An abstract photo can come about in many ways - by the motion of the camera when taking the photo, by using a macro lens and focusing on a very small part oft the subject instead of the whole thing, or using light such as light paining are just a few techniques that can be used. Below are some of Lew's images as well as some quotes about abstract photography


Click here to see the recording of the presentation.

Street Window Photography by Dawn Dingee

Street window photography is actually a thing. When out street shooting, I am reluctant to photography people. In the US and Canada, it is permissible to take pictures of people on the street and sell them, this is not considered an invasion of privacy. However, I always feel uncomfortable and I don’t want to be confronted by someone who may not want their picture taken. So instead, I tend to shoot through the shop and gallery windows instead.
Some photographers find that using a polarizing filter is useful when shooting through glass, as a polarizer can effectively reduce (or even remove) the light reflecting off the surface. I typically will avoid the polarizing filter and instead, just shoot as straight as I can and I get up as close to the glass as possible.
One of my favorite places to practice street window photography is Hudson, NY. There are typically 3 types of photos that I typically get when wandering through the streets of Hudson – semi-abstract reflections, candid street photographs that didn’t have any reflections, and a combination of candid street photographs and reflections. When waling down Warren Street, you will notice the lack of national chains — the lone exception being the CVS. Hudson is a city of individual shopkeepers, with over 200 independent establishments shaped by the vision of their owners. There are photo opportunities every turn you take.

Some photos from past trips to Hudson, NY

All the Marbles



Going to the Chapel



Hudson street



Ripped





Seeing double





Sitting on the bench





Soldiers





Tuba reflections







Vases on display







Woman in the window







Glassware







Man in the window

Inside the Antique shop by Lazlo Gyorsok

During my visit to a unique antique shop in Southwest Harbor, Maine, I was struck by the fascinating collection of vintage and rare items. The shop was a treasure trove of antique furniture, books, and other curiosities that spoke to the rich history of the area. I couldn't resist photographing some of the most interesting pieces, capturing their intricate details and timeless beauty.

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