Sep 2011
September Presentation - Explorations in Flower and Garden Photography
12/09/11 10:06 PM Filed in: Club Events | Garden Articles
from member Karen Sciuk
Marilyn Cornwell speaker
Photograph what you love. Let the image tell the story “about” not just “of” your chosen subject matter. This was the main take-home message from Marilyn Cornwell (www.marilyncornwell.com) who followed her passion to become a full-time photographer. She gave us lots of tips for capturing artistic renderings of our favourite things and memorable places. Isolate your subject to make it clear. Simplify by avoiding hot/busy spots, or black holes. Choose backgrounds that are not distracting by walking around the subject matter to find the best view, the correct distance. Avoid the “bullseye”; placement off-centre or top or bottom works better. Look for contrast between reds and greens. Overcast skies give the best light. Do not be afraid to crop your final image to improve the placement or enhance the detail. Remember the rule of thirds and the two-thirds scale.
Marilyn also gave us a photographic tour of some marvellous world gardens. She made it clear that many of these places were designed by those very aware of perspective. Many of these gardens guide visitors to the best locations to take pictures with good composition. Amateurs cannot help but take marvellous panoramic photographs. Our own Parkwood Estate is one such garden - in particular the Italian Garden and the Formal Garden.
Marilyn Cornwell speaker
Photograph what you love. Let the image tell the story “about” not just “of” your chosen subject matter. This was the main take-home message from Marilyn Cornwell (www.marilyncornwell.com) who followed her passion to become a full-time photographer. She gave us lots of tips for capturing artistic renderings of our favourite things and memorable places. Isolate your subject to make it clear. Simplify by avoiding hot/busy spots, or black holes. Choose backgrounds that are not distracting by walking around the subject matter to find the best view, the correct distance. Avoid the “bullseye”; placement off-centre or top or bottom works better. Look for contrast between reds and greens. Overcast skies give the best light. Do not be afraid to crop your final image to improve the placement or enhance the detail. Remember the rule of thirds and the two-thirds scale.
Marilyn also gave us a photographic tour of some marvellous world gardens. She made it clear that many of these places were designed by those very aware of perspective. Many of these gardens guide visitors to the best locations to take pictures with good composition. Amateurs cannot help but take marvellous panoramic photographs. Our own Parkwood Estate is one such garden - in particular the Italian Garden and the Formal Garden.
Oshawa Garden Club/Durham College Horticulture Technician Scholarship
01/09/11 09:04 AM Filed in: Club News
Durham College recently received Ministry approval for the new Horticulture Technician program scheduled to commence September, 2012 as part of the “Field to Fork” experience. A $500 Durham College scholarship was recently initiated by Marion N., OGC board secretary. Approval by the OGC board was provided at the last board meeting to continue the scholarship for the next four years. Marion deferred her two-year term honorarium to initiate the scholarship which was subsequently supplemented by the honorarium normally provided to the Treasurer, Marlene M. In light of Marlene’s passing, the board approved inclusion of the Treasurer’s honorarium.
The $500 Horticulture Technician Scholarship will be provided to the student in the program with the second top mark at the annual scholarship ceremony in November, 2013. A representative of the board will be invited to attend the ceremony to meet and personally congratulate the successful student.
Through the commitment of the OGC board with the support of the club, this initiative will provide assistance for future students in this new and exciting program as well as potential synergistic opportunities.
The $500 Horticulture Technician Scholarship will be provided to the student in the program with the second top mark at the annual scholarship ceremony in November, 2013. A representative of the board will be invited to attend the ceremony to meet and personally congratulate the successful student.
Through the commitment of the OGC board with the support of the club, this initiative will provide assistance for future students in this new and exciting program as well as potential synergistic opportunities.