Murcia photo of the month April 2024
Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)
The theme for last month’s LADCC competition was ‘Spanish Architecture’. This gave members a real challenge and, as a result, member’s photographs were quite varied in their interpretations. In Spain, and particularly throughout our Region of Murcia, we are blessed with fine examples of Spanish architecture. However, the problem is we have such magnificent structures, such as Murcia Cathedral, the Palacio Consistorial in Cartagena and umpteen beautiful churches, that this tends to make other exceptional works of architecture pale into (almost) insignificance. However, architecture is all around us and our photos did not need to exemplify ‘magnificence’ but to try to capture typically Spanish images.
LADCC members chose to capture these images in the form of charismatic buildings, churches, everyday street scenes and even a tiled staircase. However, this month’s winner, Bob Gasston, had strayed outside Murcia into neighbouring Andalucía to capture a snapshot of Córdoba’s famous Mezquita. For those that don’t know it (put it on your bucket list!), it is an 8th-century medieval Mosque with a Christian Cathedral (added in the 16th century) set inside it. You cannot walk around the Mezquita with your mouth closed. It is simply awe-inspiring, not only for its architecture but the mere fact that its beauty still remains after centuries.
Capturing this photo was a challenge for Bob as it is a popular place. Trying to exclude people from the photos, to enhance the beauty of the architecture, proved difficult. The light in the building is also photographically challenging as there are well-lit areas, naturally lit areas and also dark shaded corners.
Bob’s photo was taken on a Sony400 Digital camera, without the need of any additional filters!
Next month’s LADCC photography competition is entitled ‘Scapes’, which needs to be interpreted by the photographer as it could be a landscape, seascape or skyscape.
The LADCC meets twice a month, usually with an indoor discussion group or tutorial, and once a month embark on a local outing. They keep a check on the many local fiestas and events to give members an opportunity of exploring and learning photographic skills. If you would like further information visit the website www.Los-alcazares-camera.club.com or to go along and join please contact Jill via email informationladcc@gmail.com
Share the pleasure of photography in the Mar Menor area
The Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) was founded in 2006 and was originally called the LA Digital Cafe, where members met over a coffee to discuss photography. This quickly developed into a more formal programme of monthly photo competitions and outings to places of photographic interest.
Over the years, the club has adapted to the changes in camera technology and techniques, and continued throughout Covid by using ‘Zoom’ for online meetings and learning sessions.
Fast forward to 2024, and the club is now a small, enthusiastic, friendly group where members encourage and support each other at the start of, and throughout, their photographic journey. The group includes a wide range of people with varying skills, all of whom are happy to share techniques, tips and ideas to improve one’s hobby.
They have monthly competitions and outings that provide an opportunity to explore different aspects of photography and develop camera craft and artistic skills. Their indoor sessions may include in-house training, reviews of monthly competitions or planning outings to cover topics discussed.
They meet once a month at the ‘Centro Cultural las Claras’ in Los Narejos, which has super facilities and ample parking. Any outings are usually towards the end of the month to link in with our regular competitions.
New members are most welcome and if you would like more information, please make contact as follows:
- Website: www.Los-alcazares-camera.club
- Jill, via email: informationladcc@gmail.com
