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Rotary Club of Franklin Past President Bill Billings shares cell phone photography tips. The Program: Rotarian of Day Chuck Spence introduced guest speaker Bill Billings, Past-President of the Franklin VA Rotary Club. Bill, a professional photographer, presented tips on taking better photographs with mobile phones as follows: - Pause ½ second after taking each photo
- Make sure lens is clean
- Use flash mode if dark
- Use flash mode on sunny days because of face shadows
- Beware of wide-angle face distortion when camera is too close to subject
- Set focus to ensure subject is sharp
- Adjust exposure for optimal brightness levels
- Use HDR for evenly-lit photos with great detail
- Use rule of thirds to compose photos
- Use leading lines for powerful images with incredible depth
- Activate burst mode for best action shots
- Keep camera steady for sharp, shake-free shots
- Experiment with different perspectives for more unique images
- Simplify compositions for most striking shots.
The Meeting: President Pam convened the luncheon with recitation of pledge of allegiance and four-way test. She recognized the passing of Mark Shaw’s mother-in-law, Martha Lee McCoy, and led moments of silence to honor victims and families of tragic Virginia Beach municipal center shooting. Julie Keesling delivered an inspiring invocation. Musical accompaniment was provided by John Cameron and Frank Whitman. Visitation report was provided by Joe New: Bob Latimer is feeling better and hopes to be back at Rotary soon. Jean Owens is no longer driving and could use help in getting to meetings. Dalton Dunbar made guest introductions: Jim O’Brien introduced Greg Curl, an Edward Jones financial advisor; Dianna Starkey introduced Lori Crouch, City of Norfolk Communications Director; Jeff Wells introduced his daughter, Maddy; visiting Rotarian was Jennifer Priest, a member of the Sunrise club. Rachel Bellis announced volunteer opportunities. June birthdays as well as Rotary and Wedding anniversaries were recognized. Jeff Wells reported that between 400 to 650 tickets were sold for Suds & Buds with final results pending. He thanked all sponsors and volunteers and encouraged feedback on guest experience with food vendors. Happy Bucks: - Bruce Wilcox, 46th wedding anniversary;
- Mark Shaw, in remembrance of Martha Lee Shaw, his mother-in-law and widow of our recently-deceased fellow Rotarian Harry McCoy;
- Susan Donn, for a new (leased) vehicle;
- Barbara Lipskis, 42nd wedding anniversary and trip to Lithuania where she attended the installation of her father-in-law, Antanas Lipskis, art work in the Samogitian Art Museum in Oginskis Palace;
- Gary Boswick, for the UVA lacrosse team's having won the national championship;
- Bill Billings, for a friend who gave a talk several months ago about the D-Day landing. His friend is in hospice but determined to stay alive long enough to watch the 75th anniversary ot D-Day this week.
Bill Billings receives the book that will be presented on his behalf to our School of Day, Mary Calcott Elementary. Bill McInnis conducted the raffle with winning ticket drawn by Chuck Spence, who won the "little pot." |
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