•    Here are some tips for shooting architectural subjects that were on the sheet Pres. Watson handed out at the previous meeting.
•    Be aware of the direction of light which may increase or decrease contrast, shadows, textures, and reflections.
•    You may need to use a wide-angle lens in order to get the entire building in the picture, but be aware also of how the lens can bend the sides of the building inward.
•     Sufficient lighting inside the building may present problems, so bring a tripod and plan for a longer exposure rather than to use a flash that may remove the atmosphere or details from the scene.
•     Night shots can be very dramatic, but take them when there is some light in the sky to add tone to the backdrop and illuminate details.  Again, lock the camera on a tripod and make a long exposure.
•     Although plenty of sun may be good to illuminate your subject, consider other weather conditions that may produce an entirely different  impression of the scene.
•     Look for things such as windows, water or sunglasses that may reflect the subject to produce a view not often observed by others.
•     Finally, architecture is predominately lines, angles, and symmetry.  Look for curves in the form of shadows or reflections that would  help  to soften the structure. 

    The Brumback Library has an impressive photography section that would supply many more tips for taking good architectural pictures.

    Readers should note that the club's $5 Food Discount Cards are accepted by  20  area  businesses and provide the card holder with free or reduced prices on food and/or drinks with a purchase.  There are 12 Van Wert businesses, 2 in Delphos, Lima, and Wapak, and one in Ohio City and Celina that are honoring the card, which is good till April 1 of 2011. Anyone wanting to purchase a card or more information, should contact a Camera Club member or call 419-238-4545 or 419-238-6837.