28th October
Two weeks of excellent photography !
On the 21st October we had a guest speaker, Bret Charman, an award winning wildlife photographer specialising in African wildlife. The talk “ Africa’s Wild Wonders” , certainly took us over many miles within the African continent . All manner of beasts, large and small, were represented from hippos, lions, leopards and the special mountain gorillas. His love of wildlife shone through his photography, especially when showing his images of African wild dogs. His patience, skill and attitude meant he often captured more unique photos. There were lots of hints and tips which could be applied to taking wildlife anywhere in the world.
On the 28th October Paul Parkinson, ARPS,CPAGB, BPE2, arrived via Zoom to judge this year’s Landscapes Competition. A member of Aperture Camera Club in Woolwich, Paul said he has a real interest in landscape work. With attention to detail, Paul carefully moved through the 56 entries, advising the authors how, with simple adjustments, it is possible to make the images have more punch. There were all sorts of landscapes & seascapes with mist, snow, sunrises, sunsets and clouds. Images from all over the UK and abroad tantalised members to think about travelling again!
The Gold Award was given to Liz Wallis with her atmospheric “Mangersta Sea Stacks, Lewis” and she also won the Silver Award for “Glen Etive” . Scotland captured at it’s best . In Bronze place was ”Wild Camp, Wild Place” by Paul Richards .
Two images were Highly Commended, both set in Tenby by Dave Bolton, “Little Goscar” and “View towards Caldey”.
There were 4 commended images from Nicky Rhodes "Early Rise", Mike Cullis "Franz Joseph Glacier New Zealand, Cheryl Hewitt " Early Morning on the Haven" and Charlie Kidd "In the Shade" .
Next week we have the return of the special speaker Julian Cremona with a talk “ The Hidden World of Pembrokeshire” . A presentation not to be missed !
On the 21st October we had a guest speaker, Bret Charman, an award winning wildlife photographer specialising in African wildlife. The talk “ Africa’s Wild Wonders” , certainly took us over many miles within the African continent . All manner of beasts, large and small, were represented from hippos, lions, leopards and the special mountain gorillas. His love of wildlife shone through his photography, especially when showing his images of African wild dogs. His patience, skill and attitude meant he often captured more unique photos. There were lots of hints and tips which could be applied to taking wildlife anywhere in the world.
On the 28th October Paul Parkinson, ARPS,CPAGB, BPE2, arrived via Zoom to judge this year’s Landscapes Competition. A member of Aperture Camera Club in Woolwich, Paul said he has a real interest in landscape work. With attention to detail, Paul carefully moved through the 56 entries, advising the authors how, with simple adjustments, it is possible to make the images have more punch. There were all sorts of landscapes & seascapes with mist, snow, sunrises, sunsets and clouds. Images from all over the UK and abroad tantalised members to think about travelling again!
The Gold Award was given to Liz Wallis with her atmospheric “Mangersta Sea Stacks, Lewis” and she also won the Silver Award for “Glen Etive” . Scotland captured at it’s best . In Bronze place was ”Wild Camp, Wild Place” by Paul Richards .
Two images were Highly Commended, both set in Tenby by Dave Bolton, “Little Goscar” and “View towards Caldey”.
There were 4 commended images from Nicky Rhodes "Early Rise", Mike Cullis "Franz Joseph Glacier New Zealand, Cheryl Hewitt " Early Morning on the Haven" and Charlie Kidd "In the Shade" .
Next week we have the return of the special speaker Julian Cremona with a talk “ The Hidden World of Pembrokeshire” . A presentation not to be missed !