Phoenix

there are some magnificent entries this week - well done all

Yes i agree JH, but then again, they will be desperate for the tourist dollar. And we had a blast when we traveled through Greece (admittedly a few years ago). Don't think I ever drank so much Retsina in my life (and never will again!)

Absolute bummer of a trip Chrissy, hope it all works out in the end.

Brilliant...

Hope you are all calm and settled now Chrissy, no fun when s*#t hits the fan on holidays (and you are not a bad girl)

signed. Its a shame that our hobby has come to this. Just because we have a 'big' camera doesn't mean anything, Everyone is taking the same photo on their mobile phones and doing (ours are just 'sometimes' better).

Love it, great topic

AHHHHHH.....

Small Amount - Big Taste (image taken 05.07.2015)

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nice on Chris, I have some ideas for this

Voting has closed and I do believe that CanonChrissy was the overwhelming winner this week

Well done Chris, over to you for the next challenge topic

Beanies for Sale (photo taken 27.06.15)

RICH

I do think wine helps the photo thinking head, but perhaps doesn't help with the technical side of the camera. Use it well

Poll for "Things with Wheels" is now open

Phil, the instructions were great - easy to understand and follow. If I can do this ANYONE can, so expecting that everyone will start joining in.

Voting is now open until midnight Friday 26th June.

Winner announced Saturday 27th June

Thank you all for playing along, some nice images this week

Nice topic Geoff, invites images of texture, mannequins and all sorts. Got me thinking and searching with my best friend Mr. Google: 

Here is a link to a tutorial specifically about shooting clothing:

HERE

and I really liked this one as it suggests that you don't need much additional lighting gear

HERE
 

congratulations Geoff, a lovely photo of the fox cub in action (foxes are a pest around here so while they are beautiful animals they are not popular)

"Smokin...."

Image taken on Saturday 21st

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We have a great club (50 paid members, about 30 active) and a committee of 11!I I was president for 3 years and am now still on Committee. I worked really hard to make our committee meetings fun, run efficiently and to time. We also have an unwritten rule that the positions should be rotated after 2 years so that people don't butn out We now lobby next years committee before we go to an AGM so that there are no surprises and no uncomfortable moments for anyone. We directly ask individuals who have been part of the club for a year or two to join us on Committee. We also carefully divide up the work so that it is shared (ie new members,minutes and agenda, supper,  newsletter, website, activities, publicity, exhibition etc) and each job has a short job description attached. 

I do agree with Fuji, that every committee goes through something like this every so often (7 year itch). If it were me I would read the constitution carefully, threaten to dissolve the club and ask for suggestions to where the club money should be donated to. Send a generic email to everyone stating the situation and some of them will come out of the woodwork. If you don't get enough, then go and join another club!

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Fabulous photo Paul, the expression is wonderful and the t-shirt also adds to the story

Sorry Chris, Its winter here, unable to do this one this week. Loved those squirrels in Canada and the US, entertainment for hours even if they are pests! 

That's a fabulous story, Yes these guys have my admiration too, so much work and such a hard day. Every athlete has their story, this one is beautiful. GO Jason, and good luck