This will be a special event with members being invited to submit photographs in a number of classes. There will be an OPEN section for anyone who has previously won a monthly competition and a NOVICE section for anyone who has not.  There will also be SPECIAL section open to all members. There will be different classes for the different sections as listed below:

NOTE owing to space restrictions members may submit only ONE photo in each class. The max size for any print is A5,15x21cm (8x6in)

Members can enter as few or as many classes as they want in the appropriate section. There will be points awarded in each class.

Since members can enter classes on either the Open or Novice Sections and the Special Section, any single member may enter up to 14 classes in total.

RULES:

• Members may enter up to ONE photo in each of the classes for the sections which they are eligible (Open or Novice)

• A novice shall be any person who has not won the novice section in the monthly competitions prior to December 2009

• The maximum size for any entry is A5,15x21cm (8x6in)

• Photographs may be in black and white or colour unless otherwise stated.

• All photos to be un-mounted and unframed, except for class N02 where the three photos must be mounted on card or paper no larger than A3.

• The front of all photographs must be unmarked and free from signatures captions and any other writing, except for class N07 which must have a caption written on or attached to the photograph.

• The back of all photos must be marked with the Member's name and the class for which the photo is entered.

• Photographs that have previously been entered in monthly competitions may be entered.

• All entries must be placed in a sealed envelope and handed to Mick, Lisa or Jean, at or prior, to the meeting on Wed 18th February. NO LATE ENTRIES as the competition will be externally judged prior to the nest meeting.

• An external judge will judge the entries prior to the meeting on 25th February. No one other than the designated stewards will be allowed into the hall on 25th Feb until judging is complete.

NOVICE SECTION		Only members who have NOT won a monthly competition prior to December 2009 may enter this section
CLASS	N01	Glass
	N02	Three photos on a theme (Three photos to be presented on a sheet of A3 size or less)
	N03	Macro - Insects
	N04	Action
	N05	Unusual Light
	N06	Gateway
	N07	A Photograph with an amusing caption
	N08	Bird(s)
	N09	Abstract
	N10	Black and White Photo - Any Subject
	N11	Flowers
	N12	Reflection(s)
	N13	Old Machinery

SPECIAL SECTION		Open to ALL members
CLASS	S01	Rock(s)

You can download the schedule in PDF format here

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Welcome to the Committee
A warm welcome to Bob Philips and Jo Smith who have recently joined the committee

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Photos from recent meetings

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Spooky !
Is someone following me around taking similar photos to me and then having them used in magazines? Over the last six months or so the covers of various photographic mags have all featured  photo very similar to one I have taken a few months previously. First there was a nice one of Porth Nanven at the foot of the Cot Valley using a slow shutter speed to blur the sea on the rocks, then there was a sunset at Godrevy.

The latest is on the cover of this months Practical Photography featuring an old Rover 100, very much like one I took  earlier in the year - same model of car, same colour and using a similar technique.

Now Porth Nanven and Godrevy I can just about understand - almost everyone must have taken a photo of them at some time so other people taking similar pictures is understandable, but that Rover 100. How many of them can there be in a derelict state and tucked away down a country lane, see below - spooky!

The truth is out there. Below, My photo taken on 18 June 2009 Right, Cover of Practical Photography September 2009 SPOOKY !

Vicky in narrow win at Pengegon Show
Once again Carnkie Camera Club members dominated the field at a local show taking the vast majority of places in the Photographic Section. It was a very close run thing but Vicky edged ahead to win by the narrowest of margins. The results as they affect Carnkie Camera Club Members are shown below:


Vicky won the cup for "Most points in photography section" and cup for "Best portrait"
BrianP won the cup for "Best exhibit in photography section" for the entry in the "Water Movement Category" (and there wasn't a lighthouse in sight).

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Carnkie Camera Club members well placed at Brea Show
Club members did well again in another village show, with BrianP taking four first places and being awarded the trophy for most points in section. Carole coming a very respectable and  close second. The full results for club members are shown below

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 Constitution Adopted
The proposed constitution was put to the membership at the meeting of the club on 29th July as was adopted. The constitution will not affect the way the club operates, the it mearly formalises what is already accepted practice and will allow the club to apply for an bank account and obtain public liability insurance.

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Lisa shows the way as Camera Club do Well at Lanner
Lisa led the way at the Lanner Show scooping three first prizes, a third and fourth in the eight available classes and taking the special "best in show" award  for her show jumping dogs. BrianP also took a first and two seconds. Carole and Christine were also placed in two categories with Bob also picking up a second. The full results (as far as I could interpret them from the rather complicated system), are show below.


Lisa picked up the award for best photo in show, there didn't seem to be an award for most points in the Photography section, or she would have won that as well.

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Close run thing at Lelant Show
Carnkie Camera Club members, Lisa and BrianP between them swept the board at Lelant Show this week. Both came first in four of the available classes, and both came second in another two. It was a very close run thing as to who would win the cup for best overall. In the end it came down to the Judges decision to award BrianP a Special Award for the best overall photo for his entry in the 'Aspects of Nature' class for his close-up picture of a dragonfly. BrianP was also awarded 'Highly commended' for his entries in the 'Portrait' and 'Architecture' classes. The full results for Carnkie Club Members were:

               Total Points                        19                16

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Mining Festival 2009
Carnkie Camera Club has been invited to stage an exhibition of work as part of the annual Mining festival from Fri 7th to Sunday 9th August. All members are invited to submit two or three mounted or framed photos (any size) which can be displayed. Please bring any pictures along on any club night.

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Village Shows
There are a series of Village Shows coming up all of which have photography classes which members may like to enter, these include:

Show	Last Date for Entries	Date of Show
Stithians Show	24 June	13 July
Camborne Show	15 July	18 July
Lanner Village Show	16 July	25 July
Lelant Village Show	22 July	24/25 July
Pengegon Show	11 August	25 August

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Stithians Show

Entries By: Wed 24 June

Staging of Exhibits: 12 July

Date of Show: 13 July

Rules:
   - Venue: Stithians Showground
   - Max print size: 8in x 6in
   - Max Number of Entries Per Person Per Class: ONE
   - Mounted or Unmounted: Either - but Mounts must not exceed A3 (that's a huge mount for a 8x6 print !!!)
   - Entry Fee (per exhibit): 20p
   - Show Secretary: Mrs S Martin Carn Meor Cottage, Stithians, Truro TR3 7AW  Tel: 01209 860198
   - Entry Forms: here (PDF Format)
   - Entry forms to be returned to secretary by: Wednesday 24th June, 2009.
   - Staging arrangements: All exhibits must be brought to the Domestic marquee in the showground
      by 8:30am on the day of the show, or between 7:00pm and 9:00pm on Sunday Evening 12th July.
   - The show is open to the public: Monday 13th July, 2009
   - No entries must have been previously submitted to Stithians Show
   - Amateur Photographers only
   - All entries must be the work of the exhibitor
   - Further Information: entry form and complete schedule

Schedule of photographic classes:

Photography Section:
CLASS        SUBJECT                                                                      NOTES
87                  Wish you were here                                                      Colour print    }   
88                  Fun in the snow                                                              Colour print      }    Photos must not
89                  A close up                                                                      Colour print         }  have been digitally
90                  A group of three photographs on the same theme    Colour print         }  enhanced
91                  Silhouette                                                                        Black & White  }
92                  Bricks and Mortar                                                          Black & White }

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Camborne Show

Entries By: Wed 15 July

Staging of Exhibits: 17 July

Date of Show: 18 July

Rules:
   - Venue: Camborne Showground
   - Max print size: 8in x 6in
   - Max Number of Entries Per Person Per Class: TWO
   - Mounted or Unmounted: Either
   - Entry Fee (per exhibit): 15p
   - Show Secretary: Mr Malcom. Dickie, Malin, Higher Stennack, Troon, Camborne.TR14 9JY
     Tel:  01209 831670 or Email  maljodi_5@yahoo.co.uk
   - Entry Forms: here
   - Entry forms to be returned to secretary by: Wed15th July, 2009.
   - Staging arrangements: Exhibits must be staged on evening prior to the show from 6pm to 9pm
     on Friday 17th July
   - The show is open to the public: Saturday 18th July 2009
   - No entries must have been previously submitted to Camborne Show
   - Amateur Photographers only
   - All entries must be the work of the exhibitor
   - Further Information: http://www.camborne-show.org.uk/

Schedule of photographic classes:

Photography Section:
CLASS        SUBJECT                                                                     NOTES
33                  Winter
34                  Springtime
35                  Lighthouse
36                  Clouds
37                  On the River
38                  Doorway
39                  Close up
40                  A Room with a View
41                  Working Animals
42                  Movement
43                  New life
44                 The Cat

NOTE: A class next year will be ' Camborne Show 2009' 

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Lanner Show

Entries By: Thur 16 July

Staging of Exhibits: 16 July

Date of Show: Sat 25 July

Rules:
   - Venue: Lanner Church Hall
   - Max print size: 9in x 6in
   - Max Number of Entries Per Person Per Class: THREE
   - Mounted or Unmounted: Either
   - Entry Fee (per exhibit): 25p
   - Show Secretary: Rev and Mrs Reed, Epworth, The Square, Lanner, Redruth. TR16 6EQ. Tel:01209 217573
   - Entry Forms: available here (PDF format)
   - Entry forms to be returned to secretary by: ??
   - Staging arrangements: Prints to be staged on Friday 25th July 7-9pm or
                                                  on Saturday 25th between 7.30-9.15am
   - The show is open to the public: Thurs 25th July 2009
   - Amateur Photographers only
   - All entries must be the work of the exhibitor

Schedule of photographic classes:
 
CLASS        SUBJECT                                                                     NOTES
P1                  A Winter Scene
P2                  Sunset
P3                  An animal or Animals
P4                  A Holiday Snap
P5                  Children at Play
P6                  A good time was had by all
P7                  A photo with a caption
P8                  Gardens and Nature

The show opens to the public on Thursday 25th July.

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Lelant Village Show

Entries By: Wed 22 July

Staging of Exhibits: 23/24 July

Date of Show: Fri 24 & Sat 25 July

Rules:
   - Venue: Lelant Village Hall
   - Max print size: 12in x 8in
   - Max Number of Entries Per Person Per Class: ONE
   - Mounted or Unmounted: Either
   - Entry Fee (per exhibit): 20p
   - Show Secretary: Mrs B Scantlebury, Poldeen, Church Road, Lelant, TR26 3LB. 01736 755440
   - Entry Forms: here (PDF format)
   - Entry forms to be returned to secretary by: Wed 22nd July
   - Staging arrangements: Take prints to Lelant Village Hall on the Evening on Thursday 23th July between
     8:00 and 9:00pm or on Friday 24th July between 8:00 and 9:30am
   - The show is open to the public: Friday 24th and Saturday July 25th 2009
   - Amateur Photographers only
   - All entries must be the work of the exhibitor 
   - The face of any print/mount must not be marked in any way EXCEPT for classes 169 and 180 where a book title  
      and author must be specified.
   - All prints must be clearly marked on the REAR with the class number
   - Prints may be Colour or Monochrome
   - Further Information: from the secretary
   

Section 12 Beginners: Open to anyone who has not entered the show before
CLASS            SUBJECT                                  NOTES
163                  any subject                      

Section 13 Open: Open to everyone including previous prize winners
CLASS            SUBJECT                                  NOTES
164                  Still Life
165                  Seascape/Landscape
166                  Portrait
167                  Architecture
168                  Action
169                  To illustrate a book Title             Mark exhibit on front with book title and author
170                  To show texture
171                  A feature of Lelant
172                  Pet Animal(s)
173                  An aspect of Nature (eg flora, fauna, geological)  

Section 14 Novice: Open to anyone who has not previously won the cup for this section
CLASS            SUBJECT                                   NOTES
175                  Still Life
176                  Seascape/Landscape
177                  Candid Camera
178                  Animal or Bird
179                  Childs Playtime
180                  To illustrate a book Title              Mark exhibit on front with book title and author  

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Pengegon Show

Entries By: Tue 11 August

Staging of Exhibits: 14/15 August

Date of Show: Sat 15 August

Rules:
   - Venue: Elim Centre, Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne
   - Max print size: 7in x 5in
   - Max Number of Entries Per Person Per Class: THREE
   - Mounted or Unmounted: Unmounted only
   - Entry Fee (per exhibit): 15p
   - Show Secretary: Mr & Mrs Trathen, 33 Rosevean Avenue, Camborne, Cornwall. TR14 8UG. Tell 01209 710655
   - Entry Forms: here (PDF Format)
   - Entry forms to be returned to secretary by: Tuesday 11th August
   - Staging arrangements: Prints can be staged the evening before the show (Friday 14 August 7:30 to 9:00)
      or on Saturday Morning 15th August 7:30-10:00
   - The show is open to the public: Saturday 15th August
   - Amateur Photographers only
   - All entries must be the work of the exhibitor
   - Further Information: from the secretary

Schedule of photographic classes:                         

Photography Section:
CLASS            SUBJECT                                  NOTES
108                  Portrait
109                  Sunset
110                  A Religious Building
111                  Sports Action
112                  Any Animal
113                  Food
114                  An Individual Flower
115                  Winter Scene
116                  Children at Play
117                  Abstract Object
118                  Water Movement
119                  Transport

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Exhibition Newspaper Coverage 

"A very interesting show - good variety of subjects - credit for such a young club"

"First class exhibition, real progress"

"Beautiful Photos - Thank you"

"All the pictures are so cleverly taken and give a lot of pleasure to view"

"Inspirational, all lovely work"

"Well Done - We LOVE Godrevy"

"Very Imaginative, Well Done"

"Excellent, come up to Gwennap Pit"

"STRIKING - to think that the club is only 12 months old - a real pleasure"

"Like your images, Christine"

"What a treat. very impressive"

"I Enjoyed the exhibition - First Class"

"Lovely to see a broad range of work in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere."

Such a wonderful variety of subjects - great