Photography Group September Meeting

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The Group met at 10:30 a.m. on 8th September with the theme ‘Landscape’.

Five people attended. For such a wide subject there were several good treescapes and gates also featured heavily. Best picture was awarded to Pam Liberson for an avenue of trees near Stockbridge with effective shadows and dappled sunlight.

Avenue of Trees near Stockbridge – Pam Liberson (Best Picture)

October’s theme will be ‘Golden Hour’. After some discussion, it was decided to not arrange an outdoor photoshoot but to go our own way – mainly because we could not agree on a venue as well as the variable weather at this time of year. John Hawke made some suggestions regarding near-sunset photographs emphasising soft shadow nuances and mellow portraits. Mike Liberson commented that ‘Golden Hour’ could also be interpreted as old age and nostalgia – cannot wait to see his interpretation of the theme!

Future themes for February, March and April 2026 will be ‘One Colour Four Pictures’, ‘My Valentine’ and ‘Spring’ respectively.

Photography Group August Meeting

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The Group met on 18th August at 10:15 – the theme was ‘Weather’. This proved a difficult subject because recent weather had been hot and cloudless. Nevertheless Anjie Sargeant’s ‘Menacing Storm’ was voted overall best picture amongst several notable interpretations of the theme.

Menacing Storm – Anjie Sargeant

September’s theme will be ‘Landscape’.  Apart from land photos, this has been expanded to include river, city, and seascapes. John Hawke outlined various techniques to make the photos ‘pop’ emphasising ways to bring the viewers’ eyes to a point of interest within the picture – these included ‘Rule of Thirds’, leading lines and depth of field enhancement.

Questers Milestones Museum Trip Tuesday, 14th October.

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I have 12 names already for the planned self-drive trip to the Milestones museum but because Liz and I will be “Uup Norff” for a wee holiday when the next u3a meeting takes place, I will be asking Cecil to take numbers at that meeting.

To reiterate, it would take place on Tuesday, 14th Oct and it would be self-drive.  There is a café and bar on the premises and the cost of entry would be in the region of £21 per head.  This entitles the bearer unlimited entrance for a whole year!  If we get more than 15 visiting, we can get a small discount (TBC).  To qualify for these concessions, please see:

https://www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk/your-visit/admission-faqs

The 2 links below give you a brief insight to the museum and also show you what food is on offer (unfortunately at current prices, not 1940!)

https://www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk

https://www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk/your-visit/caf

If this trip interests you, please get in touch with me via my email as shown below. Information regarding payment, timings etc will be published prior to the event.

pete.duncan69@live.co.uk

Thank you.

Pete

As with all of our trips, you are invited to tell the organiser your mobile phone number and Next of Kin details although neither is mandatory.”