Category: lecturers2017-2018

  • Art & Photography – 9th April 2018

    Claire is making a return visit after her previous talk, several years ago. We will see where she currently is at, as she blends together images and music, and creates beautiful, approachable, and yet sometimes enigmatic digital work. Claire Reika Wright I was born in London right at the end of WW2 and grew up…

  • Astronomy & Star Trails – 8th January 2018

    One of the most pleasing astronomy photos you can create are long exposure star trails, and they are always a real crowd pleaser. The huge bonus is that they are relatively easy to create, even with very basic equipment and some free software. Mary McIntyre I have had a passion for astronomy my entire life…

  • Every Picture Tells a Story – 27th November 2017

    My lectures are entitled “Every Picture Tells a Story”, and these talks are on how to set up feeding stations, build hides and photograph all aspects of fauna and flora. They also explain the equipment needed and where to photograph certain species of wildlife. Peter Preece My name is Peter Preece and I am a…

  • Africa to the Arctic – 30th October 2017

    James is from Bewdley and is a winner of the Telegraph ‘Big Picture’ competition and overall winner of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2014. He has achieved a Special Mention Award in International Travel Photographer of the Year. We look forward to seeing his stunning images. James Boardman Woodend I have been a keen photographer…

  • Movement in Photography – 9th October 2017

    My latest talk for photographic or camera clubs is about “Movement in Photography“.  Covering the effect of camera movement, subject movement, and both together. Derek Gale I’ve been a professional photographer for the whole of this millennium (!), but have been an enthusiastic photographer most of my life.  I’m passionate about my photography, and I…