Club Meeting, 'Making the Most of the Subject' - Tuesday 22nd October 2024.
On Tuesday, 22nd October, Morpeth Camera Club enjoyed an evening of photography with guest speaker Ken
Rennie. Ken, a member of Keswick Photographic Society, won the Best Monochrome Print award in this year's
Northern Counties Photographic Federation competition and was named Scottish Landscape Photographer of
the Year. His work has been featured in Landscape Photography Magazine and other photographic journals.
In his talk titled 'Making the Most of the Subject,' he started by expressing his satisfaction when returning
from a photo shoot, as he strives to make the most of the opportunity. He hopes that the viewer can see
what initially interested him. However, he also employs techniques to enhance his images, adding drama
and impact.
We saw stunning landscapes captured in the Lake District, Borrowdale, and the Scottish Highlands. Ken is
particularly interested in waterfalls, and we saw some lovely examples taken at Pistyll Rhaedr in Wales and
Wailing Widow Falls and the Fairy Glen in Scotland. By using long exposures to produce a milky effect, he
was able to capture the images he is happy with. We also enjoyed high-key images of skeletal trees in low
mist, abstract panned images of waves, and snow scenes of receding trees and fence lines.
He explained how he processes his images using sliders for light, colour, luminance, saturation, clarity, and
sharpening. He also demonstrated using masks to create seasonal light and how to correct halo effects and
blown highlights. He discussed the use of Intentional Camera Movement to change scenes and showcased
his techniques in a slideshow of landscapes and seascapes from various locations.
Ken presented his stunning images and demonstrated his techniques for capturing the best photos, not only
for competitions but also for high-end photographic media. Club Chairman Peter Downs thanked Ken for sharing
his photographic skills and the evening concluded with a display of his excellent prints over coffee.
Steph.
Rennie. Ken, a member of Keswick Photographic Society, won the Best Monochrome Print award in this year's
Northern Counties Photographic Federation competition and was named Scottish Landscape Photographer of
the Year. His work has been featured in Landscape Photography Magazine and other photographic journals.
In his talk titled 'Making the Most of the Subject,' he started by expressing his satisfaction when returning
from a photo shoot, as he strives to make the most of the opportunity. He hopes that the viewer can see
what initially interested him. However, he also employs techniques to enhance his images, adding drama
and impact.
We saw stunning landscapes captured in the Lake District, Borrowdale, and the Scottish Highlands. Ken is
particularly interested in waterfalls, and we saw some lovely examples taken at Pistyll Rhaedr in Wales and
Wailing Widow Falls and the Fairy Glen in Scotland. By using long exposures to produce a milky effect, he
was able to capture the images he is happy with. We also enjoyed high-key images of skeletal trees in low
mist, abstract panned images of waves, and snow scenes of receding trees and fence lines.
He explained how he processes his images using sliders for light, colour, luminance, saturation, clarity, and
sharpening. He also demonstrated using masks to create seasonal light and how to correct halo effects and
blown highlights. He discussed the use of Intentional Camera Movement to change scenes and showcased
his techniques in a slideshow of landscapes and seascapes from various locations.
Ken presented his stunning images and demonstrated his techniques for capturing the best photos, not only
for competitions but also for high-end photographic media. Club Chairman Peter Downs thanked Ken for sharing
his photographic skills and the evening concluded with a display of his excellent prints over coffee.
Steph.