Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show has been an annual event for 47 years, a nostalgia-inducing gathering of all sorts of vintage vehicle. The decision to arrive when the gates first opened at 8.30am (to avoid the crowds) meant that our group of five members plus guest were able to[…]
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Our next meeting is 4th July and we have another guest speaker – this time a presentation by Bob Brind-Surch. On a return visit to the Society, Bob will talk about ‘Digital Workflow’ – his approach to the “entire creative journey, including the tools and processes used – in an[…]
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Following days of rain six members and a guest ventured to West Dean Gardens in Sussex. Despite lowering clouds and the occasional light shower, with no wind, we were given ideal conditions for photographing the beautiful and extensive gardens and grounds. With the threat of thunderstorms though and much moisture[…]
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Six people visited a small village on the outskirts of Salisbury, for the Gurston Down Speed Hill Climb event where sports cars (and bikes) of various types attempt to get the fastest time from A to B from a standing start along a track that winds up hill to the[…]
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Busy weekend for BWPS on ‘out and abouts’; Saturday morning was bright and sunny for a walk around Hursley Park. Thanks to the site for letting us in and Luke who also came with us a guide.
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On Sunday 28 April 6 members, together with companions and severalwhippets, visited Hinton Ampner to photograph the bluebells in the woods.They enjoyed an excellent display, in variable light conditions. Followingthe circular route, they also walked about four and a half miles (images below). To finish a healthy morning in the[…]
Read moreThis Thursday is our 2nd Competition round! No theme this time and we welcome Julian Tubb on his first visit to the Society to give an appraisal of our efforts. We’ve compiled a set of briefing notes for the judges who visit us, giving details of the scoring system, the[…]
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Nine members visited the Wetlands Centre on Monday 1st April. A beautiful sunny day found the wildfowl in good spirits with lots of activity going on. There were a couple of sets of ducklings – always a welcome sight, and Anne and Mary were fortunate to see a Watervole posing[…]
Read moreAfter spending some time carefully checking the spreadsheet – the league tables and galleries have been updated. Thank you for entering your images and letting us all share in the portraits; Primay Intermediate Advanced 1st Celia THOMPSON Liz YOUNG Wendy SPENCER 2nd Talia C. Anne RICHES[…]
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On a dull grey day, 13 members visited Whitchurch Silk Mill. The Mill offered plenty of photographic opportunities – the water wheel, the weaving machinery, cogs and bobbins, and lots of coloured threads. As always, it was a sociable occasion with discussion of cameras and lenses, and there was always[…]
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