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Rod Wheelans made a comment on Margaret Press 2 days 12 hours ago

“Yes, slightly different wording in some places but all thie pics in. Another 12 pics planned for this week and 12 the next. ”

Margaret Elliot made a comment on Margaret Press 5 days 1 hour ago

“We'll done Margaret, I guess all 3 made the paper? They read well. ”

Ian Findlay made a comment on Margaret Press 5 days 4 hours ago

“It will be both. :)”

Rod Wheelans made a comment on ANNUAL COMPETITION 5 days 22 hours ago

“We used to hold the Annual judging on a Saturday but had disappointing attendances. For the last few years we have tried splitting the competition at Gracefield over Wednesday afternoon and evening to encourage more people to come and watch. Prints will be judged in the afternoon and 300+ PDI in the evening. ”

Maybeth Jamieson made a comment on ANNUAL COMPETITION 5 days 22 hours ago

“Yes - everyone is welcome. Not promising that we won't be recruiting helpers though. ”

Maybeth Jamieson made a comment on ANNUAL COMPETITION 5 days 22 hours ago

“Can members come along to the afternoon judging?”

Rob Stephenson made a comment on ANNUAL COMPETITION 6 days 24 min ago

“Mary McIlvenna Marys was gifted a camera when she retired, never having taken photographs before, and living in beautiful Galloway, she tried her hand at landscapes photography, thinking that was what photographers did. Mary soon found she didn’t get up early enough to get the morning light and the evening sunset was accompanied by the local midges, not much fun!Having a large flower garden, Mary started taking images of the flowers where they were growing. This was a challenge as it was difficult to isolate a particular flower and throw the rest of the image out of focus. The weather was also a draw back. Good light was needed with no sun as this cast shadows, and wind caused problems. Mary had now found her subject but as winter approached and the colour in the garden faded away, she had to find another way to continue with the flower photography. Using cut flowers and pot plants, she worked indoors with natural daylight from a window, producing both colour and monochrome images. To improve her photography, Mary joined Dumfries Camera Club. Mary said “listening to the constructive critique of judges, both on my own and other members’ pictures, helped me understand what makes a successful image. As well as talks from members, the club organise visiting speakers. There is so much you can learn from these lecturers and seeing their images. There are fun nights at the club and always an opportunity to chat to the other members. I live in Kirkcudbright but the distance does not deter me, I share the driving with a friend it is worth making the journey to attend this friendly and interesting club”.”

Margaret Elliot made a comment on Press report Mary McIlvenna 6 days 19 hours ago

“Rob Stephenson who lives at Clarencefield, first joined Dumfries Camera Club about 6 years ago. He is interested in nature and landscape photography. Rob said “I found that the club was a friendly helpful place where members are always willing to give advice and assistance when asked, if you need it. The Dumfries Camera Club is among the best in the UK and has many excellent photographers especially in terms of wildlife and landscapes in Dumfries and Galloway, the rest of the UK and beyond. The club encourages new members, and runs lectures presentations and workshops throughout the year, as well as photographic trips. It’s a good place to learn about photography and improve your skills and techniques whether you have just started or are already a practicing photographer." ”

Margaret Elliot made a comment on Rob Stephenson Press 6 days 19 hours ago

“AT HOME WITH DUMFRIES CAMERA CLUBMEET THE MEMBERS You will find the Dumfries Camera Club annual exhibition on display at Gracefield Arts Centre Dumfries. The exhibition will be open until 4thMay and is well worth a visit. During this time, I would like to introduce you to some of our club members. Firstly, myself Margaret Elliot DPAGB EFIAP, I am a retired hairdresser and I have been a member of the camera club for 16 years. I enjoy all types of subjects from still life, nature and portraits. I like to choose a subject and work on it. My latest project has been local architecture, I got so engrossed in this subject I have written a book.”

Margaret Elliot made a comment on Margaret Press 6 days 19 hours ago

“It's 1pm Jean. I think the 2pm was an estimate when the programme was added last year.”

Maybeth Jamieson made a comment on ANNUAL COMPETITION 1 week 4 hours ago

“The post says 2pm at the top and 1pm further down - which is it please?”

Jean Robson made a comment on ANNUAL COMPETITION 1 week 15 hours ago

“Only four voting days left for the Annual Exhibition! I emptied the box yesterday - at least seven panels in the running for the Members' Choice Trophy.”

Maybeth Jamieson made a comment on ANNUAL EXHIBITION 1 week 1 day ago

“Enjoyed it very much let have them back next yesr please”

Tina Lavender made a comment on Ray Brammall DPAGB ARPS EFIAP APAGB 1 week 1 day ago

“fab evening, really enjoyed it Many thanks Barbara and Ray”

Bob Simpson made a comment on Ray Brammall DPAGB ARPS EFIAP APAGB 1 week 1 day ago

“Indeed!”

Jim Reid made a comment on Ray Brammall DPAGB ARPS EFIAP APAGB 1 week 1 day ago

“What an entertaining evening - thank you Ray and Barbara.”

Maybeth Jamieson made a comment on Ray Brammall DPAGB ARPS EFIAP APAGB 1 week 2 days ago

“Club Draw - New DrawLast week's draw was won by Jim McMichael, with a prize pot of £19 - congratulations Jim.So, a fresh draw on a new sheet for this week.Please bring your £1s, have a go, thanks and Good Luck.”

Catherine Chilles made a comment on Ray Brammall DPAGB ARPS EFIAP APAGB 1 week 3 days ago

“A judging night = NO CLUB DRAW”

Catherine Chilles made a comment on ANNUAL COMPETITION 1 week 3 days ago

“Get along to see my exhibition if you can.”

Rod Wheelans made a comment on Between the Bridges 1 week 3 days ago

“Thank you Ronnie.”

Sheila Farries made a comment on Spring selection 1 week 3 days ago

“Yes, I think you're right.”

Sheila Farries made a comment on Peter the Sculptor 1 week 3 days ago

“Lovely photo with a good, varied choice of spring flowers... even in mono.”

Ronnie Galloway made a comment on Spring selection 1 week 4 days ago