Getting the correct amount of light onto the sensor (or film!) is an essential aspect of photography. It is controlled by the aperture of the lens, the sensitivity setting of the sensor, the shutter speed. Adjust each of these will adjust the exposure and it is a trade-off between all[…]
Read moreSunday 22nd October 2017 Plenty of Photographic Opportunities! Heavy Horses Ploughing Show Classes – in-hand and ridden Ring Displays – including gundogs, birds of prey, side saddle and ferret racing Trade and Craft Stands Refreshments Meet at 9.45am at the ticket entrance Hartley Park Farm, Selborne Road, Alton, Hampshire GU34[…]
Read moreDoing something different and new can often be difficult; outside the ‘comfort zone’ is a daunting place. Yet it is often said it is a great way to learn and learning is the aim of the yearly portfolios. Each year every member gets a random topic – sometimes it’s hard,[…]
Read moreAugust 19th was World Photography when we were all encouraged to take a photograph on that day. Here is a slide show of the images taken by BWPS Members
Read moreJust a note to to mention the results of the vote for the 2018 Set-subject competitions are in. The two topics are Architecture and Macro While off yet and there are still competitions to come – but you never know when inspiration might strike!
Read moreLast week we had a presentation from one of our members, Andy Paddick, on his approach to food photography. It was a great evening with Andy showing some of his images of food. In the second half Andy showed us a typical set-up that he uses for his shots. Including[…]
Read moreThe out and about to Alresford Watercress Festival saw a lovely day with ideal weather for walking around Alresford. The event is very popular and saw a very large number of people. The event started with a procession at 10.30am with bags of free watercress being thrown to the crowds.[…]
Read moreOn the 16th April 8 members went to Bere Forest to photograph the bluebells. Unfortunately the weather was not too kind, but in between the showers we did manage to take a few images. The bluebells in the woods were looking lovely and if nothing else we all had a[…]
Read moreOn Sunday 14th Feb a small group of us visited Welford Park near Newbury. The queue to get in was already building at 10.45am! After making arrangements to meet up for coffee, everyone headed off in various directions in search of the perfect ‘snowdrop’ composition – the weather was kind[…]
Read moreSaturday 14th Feb dawned with some good and bright skies; though some of that had gone when we arrived at Welford Park. A first visit for many of us (and quite a considerable number of the rest of Berkshire it seemed), but the promise of carpets of snowdrops was certainly delivered. It[…]
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