Monthly Archives: September 2010

HDR: A Beginners Guide to HDR Photography

Here is the first of three on-line tutorials explaining High Dynamic Range images (HDR).  I’ve had a quick read and it seems to explain it quite well.  HDR isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but it is good to learn more about it and know how … Continue reading

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British Musical Fireworks Championships: Southport

(This post was submitted by Stuart Willetts) Just a reminder for any members who might be interested. This weekend sees the annual British Musical Fireworks Championships at Southport.   A three-day event:   Two displays Friday             1 October Three displays … Continue reading

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Channel Five’s Photography Series: Programme 3

If you missed Channel Five’s photography series last night, here’s the link to Programme number 3 with Landscape photographer, Charlie Waite. http://demand.five.tv/Episode.aspx?episodeBaseName=C5153280003 Let us know what you think after you’ve watched it.  Feel free to add your comments to the … Continue reading

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Channel Five TV: Tips for Wedding Photography

If you missed channel Five’s new photography series that began 2 weeks ago, here’s your chance to catch up!  It’s a half-hour programme where, each week, 2 fairly novice photographers are given tips and advice on how to get the best shots in given situations. … Continue reading

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Terry O’Neill Photographic Exhibition

Here’s a photographer’s ‘MUST SEE’ - on until 16 October:  “Bardot, Bond, Beckham  and Beyond” – a photographic exhibition at the Richard Goodall Gallery in Manchester by Terry O’Neill, the world-renowned English photographer .     “The exhibition features new and unseen images of the most iconic … Continue reading

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Photographing Babies: All it Takes is a Little Imagination

Here is a wonderfully original site full of ideas for photographing the baby – whilst he or she is asleep!  If you have a young child, or if you’re a doting grandparent, then you simply must take a look at this site.   Absolutely … Continue reading

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Helmshore to Irwell Vale: Catch the River Ogden in Full Spate

I just had to let you all know that the R Ogden running between Helmshore and Irwell Vale is in full spate.  Oh boy!  As I write this on Sunday afternoon it is still raining hard and – inspired by … Continue reading

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Moving Beyond the Photographed Image

Friday 17 September Last night’s meeting was well attended by almost 30 members.  The programme was changed at the last minute to accommodate the loan of prints from the Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union.  These were all winners in the 2010 competition, which is open … Continue reading

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Bird Guide: Photo’s of the Week

For the bird photographers – or just bird fanciers - amongst you, here is a link to Bird Guide’s Photo of the Week.  Make sure you scroll down to the bottom of the link page as there are plenty of images to encourage and inspire.  http://www.birdguides.com/iris/pictures.asp?mode=potw&menu=menu_media

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National Geographic

Excellent shots here at the National Geographic site and plenty of tuition.  Make sure you scroll down the opening page to see what’s at the bottom.  Don’t start looking unless you have time – you’ll be there for ages  ;o) http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/?source=NavPhoHome

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