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Closing date for entries to the "OPen Themed DPI" competition

A speedlight is a portable, battery-powered flash unit that photographers use to add light to a scene, either mounted on a camera's "hot shoe" or positioned separately and triggered remotely. This type of flash is known for its versatility, portability, and speed, making it popular for event, wedding, and location photography.

Toy photography is a genre of photography that uses toys as the subject to tell a story or create a scene. It involves using creative techniques like posing, lighting, and composition to bring toys to life. Key aspects include setting up a believable scene, using a tripod for stability, and adjusting camera settings like aperture for depth of field to focus on the toy.  

Smoke photography captures the abstract shapes of smoke using a dark background and a light source, like a flash, to illuminate it against the darkness. 

Photos by Kevin Read

Photoelasticity photography is a technique that uses polarized light to reveal stress and strain patterns as colorful, abstract designs in transparent, birefringent materials, most commonly plastics. This method transforms otherwise invisible mechanical properties into visually striking images.

Minimalist still life photography is a genre that emphasizes simplicity, clean compositions, and minimal elements to highlight the form, texture, and essence of everyday objects.

High-speed photography of vibrating paint on a speaker diaphragm, where sound causes the paint to "dance" and splash, creating abstract shapes.

Minimalist photography is a style of photography that emphasizes simplicity by using clean compositions, ample negative space, and a limited number of elements to create visually engaging and uncluttered images. The goal is to strip away distractions and focus on the subject's essential qualities, often using a limited color palette and strong lines to draw the viewer's attention.  

Enjoy an evening of:

 * Show and Tell: Share your latest photographic adventures and get feedback from fellow members.

 * Photography Discussions: Engage in lively conversations about techniques, gear, and the art of photography.

 * Meet & Greet: Connect with other passionate photographers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

 * Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments and beverages.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome!

Enjoy an evening of:

 * Show and Tell: Share your latest photographic adventures and get feedback from fellow members.

 * Photography Discussions: Engage in lively conversations about techniques, gear, and the art of photography.

 * Meet & Greet: Connect with other passionate photographers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

 * Refreshments: Enjoy light refreshments and beverages.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome!

Oil in water photography is a popular and easy macro photography project that uses household items to create vibrant, abstract images. The technique involves photographing oil droplets floating on water, often with a colorful background lit from below.

Autumn still life photography involves capturing arranged or "found" compositions using seasonal elements like leaves, pumpkins, and rustic items to evoke a cozy or moody atmosphere.

Wartime still life photography is a genre where photographers use arranged, inanimate subjects to comment on or document the impact of conflict, often employing symbolism or capturing the material consequences of war on everyday life and landscapes.

astleford Camera Club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a yearly meeting where members review the club's previous year and elect a committee for the following year.