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J oan took this photo during qualifying sessions for Formula 4 at Brands Hatch. “I wanted to capture the speed of the racing car by ‘panning’ the camera. Instead of using a fast shutter speed to “freeze the action” you use a slower speed and track the car with the camera as it goes past. When done well panning will give you a sharp car OCTOBER 1st : How to get a Wow! Talk by Prof. Sheena Rogers 8th : Colour Print Competition No 1. Judge: Graham Johnston ARPS DPAGB EFIAP 15th : Photoshop 'Before and After' with Mike Bromley. Plus international inter-club competition photos with a little blurring in the wheels to show motion and a background that seems to be “racing past“. It takes a lot of practice - but is very satisfying when it all comes together. I used a shutter speed 1/160 sec for this photo.” Top Tip – there are less crowds on qualifying day which means it’s a lot easier to take photos. NOVEMBER 5th : ‘Beauty in the Mundane’ Photo Challenge 12th : Digital Image Competition No 2. Judge: Eddie Hyde ARPS 19th : Beautiful Bugs: Discovering a Hidden World. Talk by Ann Healey ARPS 26th : Interactive Q&A workshop 22nd : Off the Beaten Track. Talk by Ann and David Rayers We meet Tuesday evenings (September to May) at 8pm in 29th : Monochrome Print Competition No 1. Judge: Marcus Scott-Taggart Cameron Hall, Canons Hill, Old Coulsdon. Visitors £5 (refunded on joining). Visit oldcoulsdoncameraclub.org.uk See us on facebook or contact [email protected] 16 To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]