Pinhole Photography

To celebrate World Pinhole Day (29th April) over the last couple of meetings we have been experimenting. Last month we made simple pinhole cameras out of beer cans, loaded them with photo paper and then waited…and waited…very patiently…for the sun to shine, so we could take our photographs.

© Mick Govan

Last week we set up a mini darkroom, and under the red light, we kept our fingers crossed as we printed.

While there were disappointments, for a first attempt we got some fantastic results, and with practice we know it can only get better.

Mick Govan, one of our members, enjoyed the whole process so much, and was so proud of his image that he sent me a scanned copy. I thought you might like to take a look. Continue reading

Shardlow: May walk with the camera

Twelve Months – Twelve Dates – Twelve Locations
May 20th – Shardlow

Time 10am – 4pm (tbc)
Cost Members only (£5.00 tbc) refreshments at own expense

I am delighted to be making a welcome return visit to Shardlow, as part of this series of walks with the camera. The first time round for Ockbrook was in May 2009, and what a great day we had. Whilst I can’t promise the same hot weather, hopefully we will still be taking to the water again, as this month’s walk will also include a canal cruise with Colin. Continue reading