Photoshop Editing Tutorial

Twin Falls by Neil Gray

Transform this:


to this:


For the Photoshop Workshop this Wednesday (30/09/2009) evening at the club, Neil Gray has prepared an excellent tutorial showing how to transform your single shot image into a wonderful mirror image.

See the full tutorial here:

The Squarkels Return by Yvonne Hill

Using a number of various images Yvonne Hill has created quite an "unusual" bird. She has kindly shared her creative efforts in photo montage in a "how to" tutorial.

Yvonne writes "The imaginary birds in this composite look to me as if they are looking around after returning from a long way away, but that is just my imagination. My husband says he has always had suspicions about me but now he is sure I am mad!"

See the full tutorial here:

Snap-a-thon

Hi All

The original date for the Hahndorf Snapathon 2009 was not convenient for the majority of the Para Camera Club members so it was changed to August 30^th.with the revised date proving to be popular as 17 members attended along with family and friends pushing the total attendance to 31.

On arrival and with a procession of cars through the somewhat conjested and Full Car Park of the Old Mill Resturaunt we were directed to report to Pat Tapping to receive our instructions for the day. Our brief was to take as many photos as possible within the Categories Listed and with also a German Theme (where possible) using the main street and surrounding areas of Hahndorf. Plus Four Mystery images contain in envelope, one A4 size max.to be selected for the Judging Night on the 16th September. Once everyone was briefed on what was required we all headed off in search of some great pics (hopefully).

It wasn’t long before we were aware of the wonderful opportunities to photograph the colourful variety of Australian and German gift and souvenir shops as well as the many food and beverage shops. While this was a great place for photos many of us took time out to admire some of the items on sale and to sample of the local produce available and chat to the friendly sales staff who were equally interested in finding out about our club... Prior permission had been sought from several retailers regarding photography by our organisers and our presence and requests take photos was given and gratefully received .

As well as the unusual shops and buildings in the area there were many visitors who were enjoying the sights and the local hospitality which also presented many opportunities for some great pics for our club members in mainly ideal weather with a little drizzle at the end of the day.

After a few hours the group finally made their way to the end of the main street of Hahndorf to Ottos Bakery filling it to almost full capacity and for a well earned coffee and a chat with other club members to discuss the images we had taken during the afternoon and then head home after a wonderful outing.

Many thanks to Pat and Michael Tapping who organized the snapathon and for those who were unable to attend you missed out on a good afternoon.

Warren Wilson.

Photos:

• A Typically German Figure
• Old Wooden Cart
• These German Legs made for Walkin
• Club Members at Ottos Bakery (The End of the Day - Full House)