Click here to see the above photograph. The Kingfisher by Cliff May
The Annual General Meeting was held in April. Chairman Richard Broadbent reviewed the Society’s progress over the last 12 months, noting that the twice-monthly meetings (Club Nights and Workshops) had attracted 54 full members in the current year. Other activities included the Annual Photographic Exhibitions in Adderbury and Deddington, photographic support of communal activities in both villages, photography for West Bar Surgery, a number of informal photo-shoots, the development of a new website (addphoto.co.uk), the Annual Club Dinner and a summer barbeque. The Treasurer, Martyn Pearse, then summarised the Society’s finances, commenting on a generally satisfactory position, but noting the rising cost of experienced speakers for Club Nights and the need to purchase a replacement projector during the coming year. The existing Committee were re-elected with a vote of appreciation for their work during the year.
The meeting continued with member Cliff May providing an overview of the new website (www.addphoto.co.uk). The essential criteria were to improve the appearance of the website, make it more dynamic and responsive to members’ needs, and reduce the administrative burden associated with its upkeep. The result is that new menus make for ease of use, essential information is retained and readily available, and members can now upload and control their own images using their own dedicated web pages. This overview was followed by a presentation from members entitled ‘My attempt at abstract photography’. Some 20 members participated, entering three images each and describing their approach to the subject, while demonstrating both their successes and (occasional) failures. Finally, the evening concluded with the monthly photographic topic, which, on this occasion, was ‘Weather’. The next meeting of the Society is at 7.30pm on 6 May in the Cartwright Hotel, Aynho, when member Randall Miles ARPS AFIAP will give a presentation entitled ‘The Maasai Mara – animal and landscape prints’. Just come along – you can be assured of a warm welcome.