Monthly Archives: August 2011

Digital Splash

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Wilkinsons Cameras are hosting a special event on Sunday 9 October, 2011 at the Best Western Hotel in Leyland. I think the free speed-light seminar with John Clements sponsored by Nikon will book up quickly.  There is also a talk ( small fee) on … Continue reading →

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HDR photography – or whatever you want to call it!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

What is HDR?                                                        It stands for ‘High Dynamic Range’ and is a way of creating a single image so that all the dark areas and light areas – and therefore the colours – of the image are correctly exposed. For an example, … Continue reading →

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Southport Town & Country Fair

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

For a full 3 days over the coming Bank Holiday weekend (Sat, Sun Mon) this country fair seems to have just about everything to keep the whole family entertained and interested.  From Bees to Snail racing; Bouncy Castles to Southport Chess Club; … Continue reading →

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6th Malta International Photograhic Exhibition

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

The Malta Photographic Society cordially invites you to enter the ”6th Malta International Photo Exhibition”.  It is an on-line competition. The Competition has three sections: Colour Open Subject Monochrome Open Subject Nature Colour. The exhibition has received Patronage From: Photographic Society … Continue reading →

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We are now on facebook!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Hi folks! We thought we would drag all our members into the 21st Century by having our very own place on facebook.  We will post ‘next meeting’ details on there as well as on our blog. If you are a facebook user, feel … Continue reading →

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August 2011: Perseid Meteor shower

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

It’s hard to believe it was a year ago this August that we began this blog (website) and that means the Perseid Meteor Shower is once more entering our atmosphere as the Earth passes through a field of debris left by the Swift-Tuttle comet. … Continue reading →

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Photographic Exhibitions: August 2011

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

(Post added by Stuart Willetts) Hello All. Hope you are enjoying the summer break.   Here are a couple of reminders of photographic exhibitions currently on or near our patch (England, UK). Lytham St Annes Photoshow:  on until 20th August 2011 at … Continue reading →

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