Inspirational Images Evenings are Monday night events in which members share their images outside of competitions. Some are themed evenings, in which members are invited to submit images on a theme. Dates and sketches of the themes for the 2023-24 Season are briefly outlined below. These are not rule-bound competitions so anything (fitting the theme) goes.
September 25, 2023, 8:30-9:30pm: Inspirational Masters' Evening - Ralph Grose and Jim Orgill
Note that both Ralph and Jim will be at the Club for this event.
November 6, 2023, 7:30-9:30pm: Inspirational Theme Evening - Move it, Move it
This theme includes subjects in motion or looks like in motion. For example, a freeze of action of a runner; a girl in focus with a blurred car at the background; or an ICM (in-camera motion). Any photographic technique in camera or in post production is welcome.
Image Submission Due Date: 2023-10-26
January 15, 2024, 8:30-9:30: Inspirational Masters' Evening - Gerda Grice and Pat Zuest
Note that Gerda will be on Zoom and Pat will be at the Club for this event.
February 5, 2024, 7:30-9:30pm: Inspirational Theme Evening - All Things Colour
This theme includes colours from your everyday lives, which evoke emotions and communicate ideas. For example, an explosion of colour from powders; paints, bubbles; a subtle hint of colour in a monochrome image or colours from seasons, food, or festivals. Any photographic technique in camera or in post production is welcome.
Image Submission Due Date: 2024-01-25
March 18, 2024, 7:30-9:30pm: Inspirational Theme Evening - My Favorite Images
This theme includes your favorite images from a wide range of subjects and what makes these images significant to you. For example, landscapes from your last travel; a portrait that captures emotions; or an architecturally stunning building. Any photographic technique in camera or in post production is welcome.
Image Submission Due Date: 2024-03-07
April 22, 2024, 7:30-9:30pm: Inspirational Theme Evening - Earth Day and Natural Things
This theme includes wild and domestic plants, animals, birds, bugs, and any living or natural phenomena and the way humans have affected this world. For example, beautiful but invasive flowers on the road side; birds at a feeder; clean-ups of junk on the beach. Any photographic technique in camera or in post production is welcome.
Image Submission Due Date: 2024-04-11