{"id":89,"date":"2026-06-25T15:57:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.horndeancameraclub.org.uk\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:20:08","slug":"in-addition-to-the-activities-of-the-club-itself-we-have-established-special-interest-groups-sigs-where-club-members-can-engage-in-other-photographic-activities-outside-the-main-body-of-the-clu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.horndeancameraclub.org.uk\/?page_id=89","title":{"rendered":"Special Interest Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In addition to the activities of the Club itself we have established “Special Interest Groups”, SIGs, where club members can engage in other photographic activities outside the main body of the club and are run on non-club evenings\/weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently we have two SIGs:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Photo and Editing Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Photo and Editing group are a small group of members who enjoy each other\u2019s company and have a common interest of going on photo shoots and learning editing techniques from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group meets every 6-8 weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Objective of the Group is for members to meet socially and find interesting locations to take photos and learn new photo editing techniques. Where each members takes a turn in selecting & organising the monthly photo shoot locations. Group meetings\/meals are organised as and when required in a local pub during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group shares its images via a private Facebook page and has also developed an expanding library of \u201cHow To \u2026..\u201d guides providing members with step by step instructions in various editing techniques. These “Guides” are maintained in the “Members area”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo Shoot Locations and Editing Topics covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hayling Island<\/strong> \u2013 long exposure;  Watts Chapel<\/strong>; Petersfield Lake<\/strong> \u2013 sunsets; Hilsea<\/strong> \u2013 night photography; Hilsea Lines<\/strong> \u2013 urban photography; Day long trip to the Isle of Wight<\/strong>; Exbury Gardens<\/strong> \u2013 spring flowers; Waggoners Wells<\/strong> \u2013 autumn colours; Aircraft Carrier The Prince of Wales<\/strong>; Fort Widley<\/strong> \u2013 tunnels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The slide below is a summary of Photo Shoots during the 2025\/26 Season<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Creative Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The creative group is for club members who wish to develop and progress their image making through imaginative and artistic approaches to picture creation. The group operates mainly online by the sharing of images from set monthly projects. Constructive and supportive critique is given of images posted from projects. Help sheets are provided and links to relevant online material is available. Out of the club season the group works on a thematic approach, again sharing online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics to include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Taking photographs<\/strong> \u2013 Not only looking but \u2018seeing\u2019 the creative potential of subject matter. Creative use of shutter speed and aperture; intentional camera movement; composition; viewpoint selection; exploiting perspective with wide angle & telephoto lenses; using the visual elements (e.g. line, shape, pattern, texture etc.); Close-up and macro; Referencing inspiring and iconic photographers and painters
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  2. Post-capture editing and manipulation<\/strong> in Photoshop (or similar) \u2013 image selection; basic editing and cropping; monochrome conversions; using layers and layer masks for selection; layer blending modes; photomontage; simulating blur; sepia toning; silhouettes; symmetry; image editing plugins; graphic imagery; abstraction; minimal imagery etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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