During the week of the Beaminster Festival, Saturday 25 June to Sunday 3 July inclusive, the Beaminster Camera Club displayed about 80 images representing the work of members at all stages of their photographic journey. The exhibition, at the Beaminster Museum, was run in conjunction with work from the photographic department of Beaminster School, together with an exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Dorset artists.
It was a very wide ranging, eclectric mix of pictures that were very interesting to see. All the prints in the main room were numbered and visitors were able to vote for their favourite print. It will be interesting to see which print was the most popular.
If there was one fault running through both photographic exhibitions it was that the main subject area was not pin sharp. I have the same problem with my auto focusing if I am not careful in that the main subject area which should be pin sharp is not. I tend to focus in front of the subject (especially when I go for a grab shot) instead of checking which part of the focussing area will be the main subject area. It looks like I am not alone in this area as several of the prints had the same problem!
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
On Photography: Susan Sonntag
After reading various books on photography technique I decided to find books which covered the theory behind it all. It is a very good read and a facinating insight if a little dry. 
This is best read by flicking through and reading literary snap shots of Sontags work. If you are about to do a photography course this is the book for you and if you have ever wondered about photography this book will inform you.
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