On Wednesday 2 June we have a trip arranged to East Yorkshire Falconry (kindly booked for us by Peter). This is an opportunity to photograph birds of prey. Meet at the location BEFORE the 7pm start, please.
We are asking for a minimum donation of £2 from each of us attending. This goes towards feeding the birds.
We can meet in larger groups of up to 30 outdoors so hopefully, this will be well-attended. If you let us know that you intend to come along, we’ll ensure that you are sent an email about the trip.
Hedon Viewfinders. Hedon’s own community photography club. It’s free to join. It’s free to take part in our activities. The club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach to studying and enjoying photography.
Meets Wednesdays every week 7pm at the Haven Arms, Hedon. But check our key dates to see if we’re out and about.
WE ASKED you to edit our unprocessed photo of leaves on the cobbles. It really was a case of ‘anything goes’ using whatever editing tools you like.
We hope the participants enjoyed the challenge. And we hope that other photographers will be inspired by the ‘How I did it’ notes to have a go themselves next time.
Here are the results:
Leaves on road re-edit by Carl Cooper
Leaves on road re-edit by Carl Cooper
I basically found the images I wanted to add and cut them out, copied them in, adjusted the sizes and positions, adjusted the levels so they blended, added a gaussian blur, added a vignette and changed the colour to black n white.
“Please don’t leaf me here” by Tony Beacock.
Please don’t leaf me here! Tony Beacock.
How I did it: A fairly simple edit using GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). I duplicated the image and desaturated the top layer in order to make it greyscale, before adding a layer mask to it. Using the eraser tool, I then erased the areas of the image, exposing the colour from the second layer, lying beneath, and untouched.
“Leaves illegally parked” by MH Seville
“Leaves illegally parked” by MH Seville
How I did it: Unfortunately, my knowledge of Microsoft Office Picture Manager is limited, and I just used “crop” to remove the cars, and then to crop small left & right sections to improve the resulting composition, and then just “auto correct”!
“LEAVES” by Paul Benson
“LEAVES” by Paul Benson
How I did it:
Cropped the image
Used the Photoshop add on Nik Filter ‘Detail Extractor’
Used the PS add on Nik Filter ‘Multi Camera’
Used the Photoshop Noise filter ‘Dist & Scratches’
Reduced the saturation.
Re-edit by Keith Maddon
Re-edit by Keith Maddon
How I did it:
I thought I’d have ago at your challenge by way of an ice -breaker. I haven’t done anything whacky just some tweaking to try and give the image more “pop”.
I’ve used Affinity Photo and the free version of the NIK collection.
Changed the colour space from 8-bit RGB to 16-bit Adobe.
Reduced the saturation and luminance of the greens to de-emphasise the moss.
Tweaked the white level.
Removed small bits and blemishes using clone, inpaint and patch tools.
Changed the perspective.
Added some noise to the top of the picture to de-emphasise the cars and the wall.
Added vignette and some tonal contrast using NIK.
“On yer bike!” by Lynn Leedham.
“On yer bike!” by Lynn Leedham
How I did it: My entry for the photo challenge. On Yer Bike. Cropped, enhanced, bike and rider added using In- Pixio.
Re-edit by Janet Bucknall
Re-edit by Janet Bucknall
How I did it: I cropped out the car, and added a watercolour filter, on my phone, then blurred it. On Snapseed, I added glamour, and the double exposed it.
Street Photo Edit by Gareth Hughes
Street Photo Edit by Gareth Hughes
How I did it:
1/ Rotated and cropped the original image
2/ Copied the photo to a second layer
3/ Mirrored the 2nd layer and faded both to blend them together
4/ Darkened both images
Leaves Re-edit by Dave Hook
Leaves Re-edit by Dave Hook
How I did it: I composited the image in CanonPro4. I put another layer over the image, cropped it, altered the colour slightly by fading.
“Sucked into the Vortex!” by Ray Duffill
“Sucked into the Vortex!” by Ray Duffill
How I did it: In Elements I added saturation to boost the colours. Then Filter – Distort – Twirl for the vortex effect.
Leaves re-edit by Nigel Robson
Leaves re-edit by Nigel Robson
How I did it:
Cropped top and sides
Adjusted tone & colours
With the use of the Spot Healing Brush Tool removed debris/leaves off the footpath and some of the road
We hope that participants enjoyed the challenge. If you enjoyed viewing the results then please do consider joining in with the next editing challenge to be published soon.
YELLOW LIGHT to begin our 6-people-strong workshops again. Latest update and League Table from the Photography Challenge 2021.
YELLOW LIGHT to begin our 6-people-strong workshops again.
News: We have got the yellow light (go ahead but with Covid-19 precautions) to start our workshops once again. Each will be designed for six people only. Note: Photo Dave Hook.
Initially (until mid-May when we can use indoors again), these will be OUTDOOR events; demonstrations, photo walks and other photography opportunities. We plan to use Wednesday evenings at 7pm at the Haven Arms (outdoor meet-ups only) as our club nights again. But we can use other times and days to organise socially distanced events subject to the demand from members. We will of course be guided by the weather when holding outdoor events.
We have organised and run two workshops to date via our Facebook page, one on Lens Ball photography, and a second with a water theme. Both were successful – and fun!
We now invite you to express a general interest in attending workshops at our email viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk and please do suggest your ideas for subjects and themes you would like to see us tackle.
Workshops will be organised in advance and each group will be limited to six people. Booking will be essential once again. Keep an eye on the website for further information.
From water-themed workshop – Photo by Peter Loft.
Photography Challenge 2021
More scores from Locked Subjects:
96. A yellow traffic light.
96. A yellow traffic light.
Two points winner for his close-up is DAVE HOOK.
100. Cosy (Cozy in the book).
100. Cosy.
The winner of two points for his feet like toast – is GARETH HUGHES.
And the current League Table – including the points from above:
Dave Hook
108+2 =110
£25
Janet Bucknall
105
2nd
Gareth Hughes
69+2=71
3rd
Steve Denniss
70
4th
Mike Redhead
56
5th
Maggie Wingfield
56
5th
Jenny Young
31
Paul Benson
24
Jim Uney
22
Glen Stallard
8
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 8.30am, April 16 2021.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
Not taken part yet? Enter a photo to take part in our free draw for £10. There are still lots of subjects in the challenge for you to tackle. Click the link below and have a look.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
Latest update and League Table from the Photography Challenge 2021. Not taken part? Enter to take part in our free draw.
More scores from Locked Subjects:
96. A yellow traffic light.
3. Messy hair.
Two points for the most bemused expression at her messy hair, is JENNY YOUNG.
35. A view from above.
35. A view from above.
The winner of two points in a keenly contested subject is MAGGIE WINGFIELD for her overview of a gull colony.
51. An accident waiting to happen.
51. An accident waiting to happen.
A truly scary accident waiting to happen, is that depicted in JANET BUCKNALL’S photo! She wins two pointss.
57. A neon sign.
57. A neon sign.
Two points are awarded to MIKE REDHEAD for Money Talks.
67. A spider web.
67. A spider web.
Which website has won two points? It is MIKE REDHEAD and his web network!
70. Running water.
70. Running water.
For his excellent composition and long exposure, MIKE REDHEAD wins two points.
76. A winding staircase.
76. A winding staircase.
The two points go to MIKE REDHEAD for his graphic monochrome.
86. Sunny side up.
86. Sunny side up.
Coming ‘sunny side up’ in this challenge today is PAUL BENSON. I like his simple composition matching what became an ‘eggy’ theme. With respect to Jim Uney for interpreting the theme in another less obvious way.
93. Stripes.
93. Stripes.
The best representation of stripes is the natural ones worn by the zebra! Wins another two points for MIKE REDHEAD.
And the current League Table – including the points from above:
Dave Hook
108
Janet Bucknall
103+2= 105
Steve Denniss
70
Gareth Hughes
69
Mike Redhead
46+10= 56
Maggie Wingfield
50+2 = 52
Jenny Young
29+2= 31
Paul Benson
21+2 = 23
Jim Uney
22
Glen Stallard
8
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 5.30pm 25 March 21
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
Not taken part yet? Enter a photo to take part in our free draw for £10.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
Some ideas for your photography – and you could send the photos to us as Photography Challenge entries.
Photography Challenge 2021 update.
Use your imagination to create an image that fits the theme. You can send an entry to us at email viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk – at the very least your photo will automatically enter you into the £10 draw!
These are some subjects that are still open. If you have not entered the competition yet, perhaps these will spark ideas! Send your photos to viewfinders-ttl@gmx.com.
1 Sweatshirt. 1 slot left.
2. Somersault. 2 slots left.
96. A yellow traffic light.
4. A belly laugh. 2 slots left.
5. Jumping rope. 3 slots left.
6. Shoelaces tied together. 2 slots left.
8. Clouds that look like something else. 1 slot left.
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
RESERVED subjects become UNLOCKED and open to all at 5pm Sat March 13th.
Photography Challenge 2021 update.
Those that haven’t played yet, we have RESERVED a few subjects specifically for you to have a go at:
2. A somersault.
4. A belly laugh
6. Shoelaces tied together
15. A wonderful surprise
24. Hanging laundry
Use your imagination to create an image that fits the theme. You can send an entry to us at email viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk – at the very least your photo will automatically enter you into the £10 draw!
BUT… the Reserved list ends 5pm on Saturday 13 March. The above subjects are then open to claim by other challenge participants!
More points have been awarded in the following LOCKED categories.
36. Something hidden.
36. Something hidden.
And the winner of the two points is JANET BUCKNALL. What is hidden in the darkness!?
46. Dancing.
46. Dancing.
Two points go to MAGGIE WINGFIELD.
64. Graffiti
The two points are awarded to PAUL BENSON for his beautiful capture of Dan Kitchener’s ‘Queen of Colours’.
65. Wild animal.
65. Wild Animal.
Some really cute wild animals – but the ‘wildest’ is the Gorilla by MAGGIE WINGFIELD.
81 Messy wires.
The winner of two points for clearly the messiest wires is DAVE HOOK.
The current League Table (as of 6pm on 12 March 21):
Dave Hook
100+2= 102
£25
Janet Bucknall
93+2= 95
2nd
Steve Denniss
70
3rd
Gareth Hughes
69
4th
Mike Redhead
44
5th
Maggie Wingfield
39+2+2= 43
Jenny Young
26
Jim Uney
22
Paul Benson
20
Glen Stallard
8
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 7am 7 March 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk. The Reserved subjects stop being reserved from 5pm on Saturday 13 March 2021.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
A reminder of our RESERVED subjects for those of you who haven’t played. We award more points. And a League Table update!
Photography Challenge 2021 update.
Firstly we remind those that haven’t played yet, that we have RESERVED a few subjects specifically for you to have a go at:
2. A somersault.
4. A belly laugh
6. Shoelaces tied together
15. A wonderful surprise
24. Hanging laundry
Use your imagination to create an image that fits the theme. You can send an entry to us at email viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk – at the very least your photo will automatically enter you into the £10 draw! Don’t wait too long though, we will open them up to everyone if not taken up soon.
More points have been awarded in the following LOCKED categories.
33. A blur.
33. A blur.
The winner of two points for a photo that includes a couple of Club stars is GLENN STALLARD.
73. Rocks
73 Rocks.
And the winner of two points is GARETH HUGHES.
78 A long time.
78. A long time.
Although Mike’s skeleton really made me chuckle, the winner of two points is DAVE HOOK with his long time with the NHS.
82. A hole in the ground.
82. Hole in the ground.
The two points are awarded to MIKE REDHEAD for his Hole of Horcum landscape.
83. Power lines.
83. Power lines.
A very good selection of photos and difficult to judge. But for composition and symmetry, the two points go to MIKE REDHEAD.
84 Flock of birds.
84. Flock of birds.
The winner of two points for the photo that I think gives a sense of scale to a flock of birds is MAGGIE WINGFIELD.
104 A hiding place.
104. A hiding place.
The winner of the two points could have been Jim Uney for his cheeky hidden plaice (!), but instead, we opted for the child who has found a peculiar hiding place by GARETH HUGHES.
The current League Table (as of 7am on 7 March 21):
Dave Hook
98+2 =100
£25
Janet Bucknall
93
2nd
Steve Denniss
70
3rd
Gareth Hughes
65+2+2= 69
4th
Mike Redhead
40+2+2= 44
5th
Maggie Wingfield
29+2= 31
Jenny Young
24
Jim Uney
22
Paul Benson
18
Glen Stallard
6+2= 8
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 7am 7 March 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – a bonanza of points and the latest League Table.
Photography Challenge 2021 – we have a bonanza of ‘TWO POINTS’ to award in the following LOCKED categories.
7. A different point of view.
7. A different point of view.
And the winner of two points is in a very keenly fought category, is… GARETH HUGHES.
44. A drawing of a photograph or a photograph of a drawing.
44. A drawing of a photograph or a photograph of a drawing.
The winner of two points is GARETH HUGHES.
54. A vacant lot.
54. A vacant lot.
The two points are awarded to JIM UNEY for his historically significant vacant lot!
56. Thinking.
56. Thinking.
The winner should be Dave for using such a thoughtful model – but instead, going to go for the slightly different gargoyle gaze of JANET BUCKNALL.
68. Broken glass.
68. Broken glass.
For his beautiful framed shattered glass, two points go to JIM UNEY.
71. Deserted street.
71. Deserted street.
And the winner of two points is GARETH HUGHES.
The current League Table (as of 3 March, 3.15pm):
Dave Hook
98
£25
Janet Bucknall
88+2= 90
2nd
Steve Denniss
70
3rd
Gareth Hughes
59+6= 65
4th
Mike Redhead
40
5th
Maggie Wingfield
29
Jenny Young
24
Jim Uney
18+4= 22
Paul Benson
16
Glen Stallard
6
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 9.15am am Fri 26 Feb 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – and the latest League Table.
Photography Challenge 2021 – the latest update and League Table (as of 9.15am Friday, Feb 26).
The additional points awarded in four of the LOCKED subjects:
18. A chain link fence
18. A chain link fence.
The 2 points with her shadows of a chain link being an element, go to MAGGIE WINGFIELD.
23. Book covers.
23. Book covers.
The 2 points are awarded to GARETH HUGHES. Yes, could be argued more book ‘pages’, but the creative element won me over.
25. Strangers.
25. Strangers.
Strangers on a train or tube win 2 points for STEVE DENNISS.
30. Soft.
30. Soft.
Soft materials, soft focus, and “Aww” type softness – and my 2-point winner for cute softness here is Teddy by JANET BUCKNALL.
The current League Table:
Dave Hook
97
£25
Janet Bucknall
76+2= 78
2nd
Steve Denniss
68+2 = 70
3rd
Gareth Hughes
57+2= 59
4th
Mike Redhead
39
5th
Maggie Wingfield
24+2= 26
Jenny Young
23
Jim Uney
17
Paul Benson
13
Richard Winchester
5
Glenn Stallard
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 9.15am am Fri 26 Feb 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – and the latest League Table.
Photography Challenge 2021 – the latest update and League Table (as of 7.30pm am Feb 23).
The additional points awarded in three of the LOCKED subjects:
11. Disappointment.
11. Disappointment.
A very good category and difficult to judge. But for a sheer expression of disappointment the 2 additional points is awarded to STEVE DENNISS.
12. Siblings.
12. Siblings
The 2 points – again based on a great expression – goes to MIKE REDHEAD.
17. Incognito.
17. Incognito.
The 2 points are awarded to GARETH HUGHES.
The current League Table:
Dave Hook
97
£25
Janet Bucknall
73
2nd
Steve Denniss
66+2= 68
3rd
Gareth Hughes
55+2 = 57
4th
Mike Redhead
36+2 = 38
5th
Maggie Wingfield
24
Jenny Young
22
Jim Uney
15
Paul Benson
13
Richard Winchester
5
Glenn Stallard
4
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 10.00 am Fri 19 Feb 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
We are the only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
