This month's challenge, getting an image of a subject that is "older" than dirt! What could be easier? Good luck!
This month we want YOUR images (submitted before 6pm on Monday, July 23rd) on the following topics:
- Two images taken of Lang and Hope "Mills".
- One July challenge shot of "older than dirt".
- Two Kawartha "Bobcaygeon" Settlers Village related images.
- One image from the old “headstones" session.
- One image from the old “Mansions" session.
- One “BestJuly" shot taken in the month of July, 2018
Check the Club News page on this website as to how and where to submit your images. Remember, you can submit photos from any, or all topics.
Please stay within this month's themes, topics and challenges. Please use the titles within quotes shown above as part of the filename.
Coffee (along with any members' shared goodies) will be available following the slideshow.
KCC members are looking for interesting subjects which are found on the ground. Just what the subject is to be, and how you get the shot is the more difficult part of the challenge.
Good luck!
KCC members can meet at the "Silver Bean" in Millennium Park and we can investigate that area and the Del Crary Park area as well.
There will be the opportunity for refreshment and conversation following the photo session.
Find 3 different sports in 3 different locations during the evening. You may need to review what camera settings are necessary to get those terrific action shots! HINT - start with a high shutter speed and work from there.
We can meet for coffee and conversation at Tim Hortons at Lansdowne and Monaghan Roads after your shoot.
KCC members will first meet at Tim Hortons on Crawford Drive. Then it is off to Reid's Conservation Area close to Lindsay for the photo shoot.
Lunch will be planned for at a local restaurant.
If you have a need for car-pooling, please make your arrangements ahead of the outing date to avoid last minute confusion or disappointment.
Tonight we are heading to the wilds of the Quaker Trail (aka East City Riverbank Trail) in Peterborough to provide an opportunity for KCC members to get some scenic shots and building with water shots. There should also be an opportunity to practise your "macro" skills, as well.
We will first meet up at the Quaker Tennis Courts parking lot and proceed from there.
You might want to pack some bug repellent along with the camera and tripod on this outing. If you are prone to getting wet some rubber boots may be in order as well.
Coffee and conversation to follow.
KCC members meet in front of the MNR building and investigate the downtown core from there, for this photoshoot. People, architecture, transportation, artwork .. the list of interesting subjects goes on. Enjoy the evening.
We will meet up for coffee and conservation after the shoot at Tim Hortons in East City.
This month we want YOUR images (submitted before 6pm on Monday, Aug 27th) on the following topics:
- One image taken of Waterside parks.
- One August challenge shot of found on the "ground".
- One "Quaker" Trail related image.
- Two images from the old “Streetscape" session.
- Two images from the “sports" in the city session.
- One “BestAug" shot taken in the month of August, 2018
Check the Club News page on this website as to how and where to submit your images. Remember, you can submit photos from any, or all topics.
Please stay within this month's themes, topics and challenges. Please use the titles within quotes shown above as part of the filename.
Coffee (along with any members' shared goodies) will be available following the slideshow.
Create and prepare a photo that could be used on a cover "layout" for a magazine of your choice. This shot needs to be in portrait (vertical) layout mode.
We meet first at Trent University at the Library. Having your camera set to black & white (if possible) concentrate on line, form and texture with your shots of the Trent buildings' architecture.
Coffee and conversation are to follow at the Water St. Tim Hortons.
KCC members meet up at the Tim Hortons on Highway 7, located east of the Bypass/Lansdowne St junction. Once convened and after coffee, we are off to the O'Hara Homestead Mill, located on the north side of Highway 7 and just west of Madoc. Lunch will of course be an important part of the day's activities.
More details will be made available as we draw closer to the event.
KCC members will meet in the Liftlock parking lot and from there discover and photograph the ten "bridges" (and tunnels) connecting the island of East City to the rest of the world! After that exercise we will certainly require refreshment, and there will be lots of conversation!
KCC members will start the evening by meeting at the Ontario Natural Resources building. Then we will disperse to find vantage points to photographically create light trails. Different effects can be created as the light fades and darkness takes over. A tripod is a most necessary tool for many of the effects to be created. A small flashlight comes n handy to check the camera settings after dusk.
Coffee and conversation will follow the shoot.
This month we want YOUR images (submitted before 6pm on Monday, Sept 24th) on the following topics:
- One image taken of black & white "Trent" architecture.
- One September challenge shot of a magazine "cover".
- Two "bridges" of East City images.
- Two images from the downtown “light" trails session.
- One “Bestsept" shot taken in the month of September, 2018
Check the Club News page on this website as to how and where to submit your images. Remember, you can submit photos from any, or all topics.
Please stay within this month's themes, topics and challenges. Please use the titles within quotes shown above as part of the filename.
Coffee (along with any members' shared goodies) will be available following the slideshow.
Are you feeling lost about what to photograph and about to abandon the idea of going out to shoot? You are not alone! Here is the opportunity to put those feelings to rest with the change of season and new subjects to focus on. This month it is time to search out those items which have been cast asunder, left out to rust, or what is hiding in the dark crevices of the attic, cellar or shed. So go search them out and get creative!
Following the Annual General Meeting, KCC members have the opportunity to brainstorm their ideas and contribute topics and suggestions for club activities in 2018/19.
Coffee and conversation will follow the photoshoot.
This is NOT a topic that you want to brush-off! Dave B will show us the light! At least, point us in the right direction so we can capture images with directed light. Cameras, tripods and light sources will be required for this outdoor session. More details to follow.
Coffee and conversation should round out the evening.
This month's KCC members' outing will first meet in Peterborough. We will then progress by car to Queensborough Hamlet and the Millpond, (near Madoc and Tweed) where we will stop for a photoshoot and lunch. The afternoon will provide the opportunity for members to get shots at Lower Cordova Falls (between Marmora and Madoc) and the nearby scenery. This might be an opportune time to capture that "old/abandoned" monthly challenge shot. KCC members will be emailed with additional details.
If you have a need for car-pooling, please make your arrangements ahead of the outing date to avoid last minute confusion or disappointment.
No, Manual Exposure is not about a Mexican nudist! This inside info & practise session will be led by Gerry (who is not a nudist, either). Bring your camera & tripod along so you can practise what Gerry is preaching.
Coffee and conversation to follow.
This month we want YOUR shots (submitted before 6pm on Monday, Oct 22nd) on any of the the following topics:
- One October challenge shot on the theme: "lost" or abandoned.
- Two shots from the light “painting" session.
- One “bestOct" shot taken in the month of October, 2018.
- Two outdoor shots taken using manual "exposure".
- Two shots from the Queensborough outing.
Check the Club News page on this website as to how and where to submit your images. Remember, you can submit photos from any, or all topics.
Please stay within this month's themes, topics and challenges. Please use the titles within quotes as shown above as part of the filename.
Coffee and conversation will be available following the slideshow.
This evening, Arnold Zageris will present some of his Antartica photographic work to the members of KCC.
Coffee and conversation will follow.
This month we want YOUR shots (submitted before 6pm on Monday November 26th) on the following topics:
- Two images from the monthly outing.
- One November challenge shot on the theme:.
- Two images that were taken during the
- One "bestNov" photo from the month of November, 2018
- Two photos taken on the session.
Check the Club News page on this website as to how and where to submit your images. Remember, you can submit photos from any, or all topics.
Please stay within this month's themes, topics, limits and challenges.
Coffee will be available at the centre following the presentation.
Here is Robert's moment in the sun to radiate information about his vintage neighbourhood and to provide photo opportunities of some very old buildings.
KCC members can meet up for coffee and conversation following the walk about.
This outing is all about capturing the essence of Ontario's history and especially in the "Bobcaygeon" area. There will of course be a stop for the group to enjoy lunch.
We will meet at 8:30am at the Tim Hortons on Crawford Dr. and proceed from there. Details of our route will be available then.
If you have a need for car-pooling, please make your arrangements ahead of the outing date to avoid last minute confusion or disappointment.
KCC members are to meet at the school parking lot in downtown Millbrook. From there we will meander in a northerly heading along County Road 10 in search of vintage headstones. The "end of journey" for us, will be close to Omemee.
Coffee and conversation to follow.
KCC members are invited to "mill" about for this photo session. We are off to Lang and Hope Mills (which are both quite old) Bring your camera, lenses, a tripod and some insect repellent. Meet at the Lang Mill/Village parking lot at 6:30.
Coffee and conversation will follow.