The Photocraft Forum

Looking for a recommendation for a reasonably priced Filter Kit. ND1000 and some graduated ND filters to begin with. Lee, Nisi, Conkin, or a budget-friendly filter kit that produces good results. My reading shows that most filters give a colour cast but that can be fixed in post-processing.

There's a free talk by Don McCullin as part of the Chelsea History Festival on Saturday evening (7.30) - find out more and book at https://www.chelseahistoryfestival.com/event/sir-don-mccullin-on-photographing-history/

Back in the distant mists of time (February 2020), seven of us from the club sent a selection of prints into the two Open Print Competitions (Colour and Monochrome) organised by the South London Federation (SLF). We are all still sadly living in the shadow of what followed shortly afterwards and it had proved very difficult for the relevant SLF judges to combine their viewings and thoughts in order to judge and score the entries. But we finally have received the results and once again, Photocraft has shown its photographic skills are up there with the best! So it is a big Well Done and Congratulations to the following for their achievements: OPEN COLOUR PRINT: WINNER! Dave S - Midnight Encounter The Judge's comments: Might be a bit of a "marmite" image to some but it's creativity and apparent simplicity made this my winner. The eyes have it, the rim light around the shoulders works well and the positioning of the cats head in the moon is just right. The black is really black - which sounds simple but is often just not quite righ t. SPECIAL MENTIONS TO: MARK B - THE BIG BLUE The Judge's comments: A delightful triptych with the dark element in just the right place in the image on the left and the fact that the other parts two are virtually identical (but not quite) just works so well. We see some triptych's which just don't work - this an for me an example of one that really does and it's beautifully presented as a print which makes it even more enjoyable. The different detail throughout the print just adds to it. BRIAN C - BEDDINGTON PARK MIST The Judge's comments: A print which shows how it's all about the light and the time of day when it comes to landscape photography. I particularly enjoyed the light on the water on the bottom right and the mist, together with the trees (trees often look so much more interesting when they are leafless) provides a very atmospheric feeling. Shooting straight into the light can be a challenge but the photographer knew that they needed to get this one right with an almost water-colour effect. Great choice of paper. OPEN MONOCHROME PRINT CERTIFICATE TO DAVID P - A SPACE TO WORK, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM The Judge's comments: Wonderful composition and study of children totally immersed in their studies. The tonality is lovely, and being brave with the whites has paid off, lifting the image above the ordinary. There's total attention to detail on the vertical & horizontal lines in the framing of the shot. Each child plays a part, so superb timing. Our other entrants were: Many B David H Martin F It is great to see that once again, Photocraft Camera Club members get recognised for their creative and photographic skills. For a small club, we do very well so I hope these results go to show that all of us have a chance to get our photographic talents seen, enjoyed and recognised as being amongst the best in the region. Brian