Our second session was great. It was good to see all the faces at the Photography Class. We talked about the images that I had received (and members that were present could go over what they did to get the image) and then sat down to a few videos that 1) showed settings for Iphone Camera, 2) details for the Photographic Triangle and then 3) Photography Composition. We discussed a few things after each video, as I did feel that there would need to be some explanation.  I hope we all got something out of these videos. 

See you all at our next meeting!  Remember to email Rene your photos that have something to do with what you saw in the videos (again - it isn't compulsory).


​Rene

It was great to see so many faces at the first session for Photography and to hear so many different reasons for joining our group. 

During the session we discussed the nature of Photography and the use of the Photographic Triangle - ISO, Aperture and Shutter - to get the correct exposure.  We also discussed the general nature of Landscape photography.  We managed to get a few questions in, and I explained a few things I do regarding High Dynamic Range (HDR), as camera devices are not able to capture what the eye sees when it comes to everything being visible (taking a photo from a room with a window to outside light).

If you connect to the link Session Resources on the Photography page of the U3A Benalla website, there are some youtube videos as well as a quick overview of the Photographic Triangle.

As mentioned in a recent email, I would like to see a photo of your choice taken between classes which we can view and discuss briefly at our next class on Thursday 23 March at 10am.  If possible, email it to me at rensmartphotography@yahoo.com.  Also, please bring your camera devices to the session, as we will quickly discuss some of the general settings for most of them.
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Rene Martens

For our first class, on Thursday 23 February from 10 to 12 noon in U3A Room 1, I would like you to bring in your photographic devices (phones, point and shoot, SLR, DSLR etc) so that I have a better idea as to what you all have to work with.

Bring a pen and paper (just in case you want to write something down).

​Bring your smiles and enthusiasm as well.

Rene Martens