Month: July 2023
July 19 2023 Meeting Photos: Water/4th of July
The UCSD Photography Interest Group met at 2pm July 19th via Zoom to discuss various photography topics, interests and share photos related to this month’s themes – Water & 4th of July. Inspired by Gary’s kayaking trip to Canada, I thought water would be a broad & easy theme. Plus the 4th of July and related events such as the San Diego Fair at Del Mar were happening between meetings.
We started the photo-sharing part of the meeting at ~2:30, delayed 20mins by a discussion on potential photo excursions. The photos shared continued the lively discussion on gear and travel. The remainder of the meeting, till nearly 4:30, went by quickly.
This ‘photo-sharing-first’ format worked really well, with the photos’ backstories prompting dialogs about techniques, gear, and travel. Here are the photos organized by member:
Barbara Lowe
Cathy Presmyk
Gary Wellwood
Jerry Vaughn
Sharon Soroko
Jim Wilkinson
Photography Themes
Our monthly photo interest group has often had a photographic theme. Although members can share photos on any subject, someone can propose a theme as a photographic ‘challenge’. Most of us, as experienced photographers, can browse through our image library if we are unable to shoot specifically for the assignment. Or we can share non-theme related photos from recent trips or activities.
Here is a list of potential future themes to discuss and choose from. Some themes may be related to earlier themes so please present new photos, or previous photos that have been reprocessed.
Sports/Speed: surfing, sailing, fishing, swimming, bicycling, horseback riding, horse or bike races, etc
Macro: close-up photography of any subject such as insects or flowers
Landmark: photograph an iconic landmark but try a different perspective – in the rain or by moonlight, for example, or apply a photographic effect
Passage of Time: long or multi-exposure; blurred movement; or subject experienced the passage of time such as peeling paint or rust
Pet Portrait: photograph yours or anyone’s critter ‘artistically’ such as in an unusual place, under dramatic light, from a low angle, or cool location/activity (swimming/surfing/ball-chasing)
Foreign/Exotic Places: although many of us have shared travel photos, but there may be plenty more images to share.
