The first technique we discussed was using back button focus. This takes the AF from the shutter button to a dedicated AF button on the back of the camera. This can make focusing easier when taking pictures of moving subjects as in sports. This in combined with tracking focus can result in great action shots.
The next photo technique we discussed was panning. This is when you follow a moving subject taking multiple shots. Using a slower shutter speed like 1/60 this will give your picture a sense of motion in the background yet leaving the subject in focus. Below is an example of this technique:
We then moved on to our showcase. This meeting we did both the showcase for March and also April. The March theme was "Pets" and Aprils was "Seeds of Life"
The top 3 for March were:
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| 1st - Play Time by Doug Etherington |
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| 2nd - Wee Lady in Red By Brenda Carson |
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| 3rd - Snow Plow By DeVaughn Squire |
The top 4 for April were:
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| 1st - Bee Mine By Dianne Finch |
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| 2nd - Hope For another Year By MaryAnn Westgard |
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| 3rd - 1000 Seeds By DeVaughn Squire |
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| 3rd - Strange seeds, Indeed By Collin MacDonald |