local technology Langbank Camera Club
The April meeting of the Club was indeed a Ramanathan affair when Gary, accompanied by daughters Rachel and Michelle, gave a collective presentation on ‘Motion Photography’. Techniques such as panning and zooming, freezing and smearing were all described and demonstrated in pictures of the Red Arrows, motorbike acrobatics and Cairngorm cable cars. The presentation will be available on the Club website www.
langbankcameraclub@weebly.com for further tutorial. Then the monthly competition of ‘River Themes’ was won by Gary beating Alistair McKenzie and Gordon Guthrie into second and third places. The photographs inset are Gary’s cascading burn at Torridon, Alistair’s shot of the River Tummel and Gordon’s morning scene on the Clyde with the mist on the river rising at Dumbuck.
The next meeting will be held on 9th May in the Church Halls when the competition subject will be ‘motion photography’ and the guest speaker will be lifestyle photographer Ms Julie Vance. Examples from her commissioned portfolios will be shown and her work can be seen on her website
www.julievancephotography.com. This will be the last meeting prior to the summer break so a good turn out is hoped for.
May Gadget Guide Cellardine Beer Bottle Chillers
This set of 4 beer bottle chillers not only ensure your bottle is kept chilled for up to 4 hours but also allows you to identify your bottle at any party, BBQ or home entertaining event. These bottle chillers will fi t all 330ml bottles and feature 4 different designs and slogans.
Only £8.99 each from Gibb Stuart Home Hardware
www.gibbstuart.
co.uk
Picnic Table Condiment Set
The Picnic Table Condiment Set is very dinky mini picnic table complete with ketchup bottle, mustard bottle and salt & pepper shaker. Decidedly kitsch, a bit retro, and yet practical at the same time.
A fantastically quirky sauce holder in the form of a picnic table. 4 slots for four retro sauce bottles: mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper. Suitable for ages 12 years+. Wood shade may vary. Size: 19 x 18.5 x 16.5cm.
Only £14.99 from
www.iwantoneofthose.com
Prepare your car for summer: tips from the IAM
Road safety charity the IAM gives motoring tips to drivers from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This month he advises drivers on how to prime their cars properly for the warmer weather.
The IAM recommends seven ways to prepare your car:
•Now is a good time to give your car a spring clean. Salt is corrosive and will cause rusting if left on the bodywork. If possible take your car to a car wash that specialises in under-car cleaning to get rid of every trace.
•The UK pollen season can be pretty miserable for hayfever sufferers, so replacing your car’s pollen fi lter annually is a vital investment. Keeping your air-conditioning well maintained will help as well.
•Servicing your air-con will also help your car smell better. If it smells stale when you turn the heating on, it could well be a sign that mould is building up in your condenser.
•Flies will soon be out in force so be sure to refi ll your washer fl uid. Habitually washing the windscreen and headlamps when you stop for fuel is also important as windscreen wipers won’t get rid of all the fl y debris.
•Old wiper blades are not only noisy, they can leave marks on the windscreen, so remember to replace them regularly. Clean them regularly to avoid damaging your windscreen.
•After a pot-holed winter, check your wheel and tyre alignment. Misaligned tyres wear out more quickly.
•Anti-freeze contains corrosion inhibitors so you should keep your car topped up all year round - going without could lead to expensive engine damage.
IAM chief examiner Peter Rodger said: “After a long winter of wear and tear from snow, salt and potholes, your car needs attention. Preparing for the summer and making checks now can save you a lot of money in the long run.
“Deal with minor problems and repairs as they happen - they can become very expensive if left to build up over time.”
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