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Cape Camera March 2022

E & D Report Back Forthcoming E & D Presentation

16 February 2022 Our next E&D in April will be in the form of an image evaluation
Discover Magical Macro Photography workshop where members will submit images for a group dis-
cussion. For the newer members; it's an evening where mem-
by Eva Polak bers collectively study an image submitted to provide construc-
tive feedback on how it can be improved before capture and
after the capture (editing).

Details will be communicated via Snapshot in due time. Hope-
fully you will learn something new and improve your chances
in a competition.

March Outing Report Back

Eva Polak gave a talk on the artistic side of macro photography,
providing tips and simple techniques to capture expressive
and artistic images. The main aim of the talk was to encourage
members to try out various approaches to macro photography
and help them develop their own way of photographing. Mem-
bers had a opportunity during an outing to Lourensford Wine
Estate to practise their new skills under the guidance of Mela-
nie Cornelius.

9 March 2022
Principles and Elements of Art in Photography
by Tony Bramley

Photograph by Kim Stevens

Eleven CTPS members met at Lourensford wine estate in Som-
erset West as they opened on the last Saturday of February. Mel-
anie Cornelius, a macro specialist photographer, accompanied
On the 9th of March, we were treated to another really enjoy- the group to assist with ideas and techniques. She managed to
able presentation intended to inspire creativity. Tony Bramley get around to each person and engage with them on their level
explored the elements of composition as well as artistic design of expertise .
elements that makes up an image during a well -articulated
presentation on the creation of the perfect composition. After two hours of photographing plants and insects, we met
for a much needed respite from the heat and enjoyed a lunch
This presentation shows how so much more should go into pro- together.
ducing a photograph when looking at the elements of compo-
sition. These principles hold fast for the art world and sit com- It is clear that macro is a subject which requires a lot of focussed
fortably within both traditional & contemporary photography. patience and practice !

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