Virtual Meeting – Notes from May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation and in alignment with the Town of Grimsby closures of all Town facilities, ALL GPG in-person gatherings (including monthly meetings and activities) have been cancelled.
Subsequently, a virtual meeting has been organized via ZOOM, where the following was presented/shared.
Members Photo Share
We had three members who presented a series of photos and the story behind them.
Ron Zabel
Ron took us on a tour of Hobbiton, New Zealand, where the Hobbit movie set was left for visitors to enjoy.
Teresa Bin
Teresa shared her various photographic interests through a collection of pictures depicting flowers, birds & nature, landscapes, architecture, portraits and street photography.
Bill Jarvie
Also, with a variety of interests, Bill had put together a selection of pictures on architecture, flowers, automobiles, reflections, colour, people, and city life.
A big THANK YOU to all three presenters for sharing their excellent work!
April Project of the month – Face it!
We had a total of 41 great photos submitted by 25 participants. What an impressive participation during this time of confinement!
Participants to the Photo Project of the Month qualified for a draw.
This month, we partnered with the Grimsby Garden Club and were able to offer two prizes: a 2-stem orchid and a Mandevilla plant.
Our lucky winners were Bob Hudson and Art Ward. Congratulations to both!
All submitted photos have been posted on our Website, under Gallery, and on YouTube.
May Project of the Month – Spring is here!
The theme of our next Photo Project of the Month is “Spring is here!” with a submission deadline of Sunday, June 7, 2020.
We are looking forward to your creative ways to showcase the Spring season despite the current confinement situation!
Announcements
Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings will continue to be offered to members only via ZOOM.
We have just been advised by the Town of Grimsby that their facilities will remain closed “at least until the end of June”, and will keep you posted as the situation evolves.
Photo Project-of-the-Month
- All Photo projects of the month will be carried out as usual. A maximum of two NEW (2) photos can be submitted via wetransfer.com to grimsbyphotogroup@gmail.com. We will prepare the usual slideshow and share it via ZOOM with all virtual attendees on the day of our scheduled monthly meeting.
- Our traditional draw will also be maintained. Participants must be present during the draw to win the prize.
Photo Labs
Photo Labs will continue to be offered every two weeks, via ZOOM, on a Wednesday evening.
ZOOM is a platform where anyone can share topics, ideas and special interests in a very casual way. Examples of possible topics:
- Camera techniques or Software you like to use
- Something new you are experimenting with
- Recent experiences in the photo world
The subjects are limitless, and we encourage you to participate. Please send a topic you would like to present, and we will schedule it.
So far, we discussed topics such as portraiture, iPhone 11 features, and bookmaking.
ZOOM, FaceBook, our Website, and the Project-of-the-Month are an excellent platform for us to stay connected.
Let’s stay safe and healthy!