Monthly Archives: March 2011

Granny Goes to Glastonbury

Posted on March 30, 2011 by rayfids

At my weekly photography club this week there was a talk by Ann Cook http://www.anncookphotos.co.uk entitled “Granny goes to Glastonbury”. To be honest I expected it to be images shot by of a woman of mature years finally doing Glastonbury. ( The … Continue reading →

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Image Overload

Posted on March 29, 2011 by rayfids

This was the first event in a photographic fest condensed into a week. Newbury Camera Club http://www.newburycameraclub.org/hosted a digital projection of Southampton Camera Club’s 2011 International competition. http://www.southamptoncameraclub.co.uk. 2011 is 98th year it has been held, which is an amazing achievement. … Continue reading →

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Facing My Portraiture Demons

Posted on March 21, 2011 by rayfids

I have taken part in a couple of photography club studio nights involving a model. There has always been a sense of inhibition when directing the model on my part. Well to be more precise I basically froze, smiled took … Continue reading →

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The Thrill of the Chase

Posted on March 11, 2011 by rayfids

The remaining hair seems to be fading to grey all too quickly. In the wallet is a bus pass, a licence to be officially grumpy. Joints and muscles ache more regularly thanks to misue over the past six decades. A … Continue reading →

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Travel Broadens the Mind

Posted on March 7, 2011 by rayfids

I have been fortunate to have travelled regularly since retiring. This has taken me to a variety of different cultures. These experiences have been the catalyst for my interest in the natural world. The recent trip to South Africa has … Continue reading →

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