SWM May 2017 – Processing with Free Software

SWM May 2017 – Processing with Free Software

In the group we tried some processing techniques to bring out the best in our photos: David in a technical way and Phil in a creative way. The point of using open source software (which is free) is that the experience could improve our understanding of how to use...
SWM May 2017 – Moon Shots

SWM May 2017 – Moon Shots

Shooting the moon is quite a challenge. Apart from being very weather dependent, there is also the challenge that a full moon happens only every 28 days. Even a crescent moon is only available a couple of times a month. Some of us did brave a cold 5am start in...
SWM May 2017 – Bokeh Effect

SWM May 2017 – Bokeh Effect

The BOKEH team ingeniously used the bokeh blurring effect on distant out-of-focus point light sources, to integrate them into the main image, thus creating an interesting combination of the “real” and the “fanciful”. Team members were:- Tony...
SWM May 2017 – Multiple Exposures

SWM May 2017 – Multiple Exposures

With Multi Exposure (Canon) you can take from 2-9 exposures merged into one Image. Multi Exposure Control consisted of the following four types: Additive – the of each single exposure is added cumulatively. Average – based on number of exposures –...
SWM May 2017 – Sligo Coast & Lakes

SWM May 2017 – Sligo Coast & Lakes

Seven members went to Sligo to shoot coastal scenes, river, lakes and waterfalls. Long and standard exposures. We had a 2 night stay which allowed us 2 sunset and 2 sunrises plus a lot of options in between. We covered Mullaghmore, Raghly Harbour, Lough Gill, Glencar...
SWM May 2017 – Greystones Sunrise

SWM May 2017 – Greystones Sunrise

The group braved all sorts of weather at ungodly hours of the morning to visit the shoreline at Greystones to catch the sunrise. Sometimes it happened and sometimes it didn’t but we all came away feeling better for the attempt and more encouraged for the next...