Gorilla and Big Cat Photography

Gorilla and Big Cat Photography

This article is based on the notes that I wrote for the talk that Glyn and I gave on Thursday 4th July at the club. Glyn and I had both wanted to photograph gorillas but as we can’t afford to go to Uganda, I booked a  surprise  photography day for us at Port Lymph,...
Macro Photography

Macro Photography

A while ago, Glyn passed out a questionnaire to club members to find out, amongst other things, what techniques would everyone like help with. Macro photography got the most votes. Macro photography, or close up photography,  is when the size of the subject on the...
Alton Towers

Alton Towers

As Staffordshire’s jewel in the crown ( he says starting a debate no doubt!) Alton Towers is also somewhat expensive but what amazing photo opportunities are on offer! But is it worth the entrance fee if you just want to take pictures? Obviously there are...
Buying Guide for Photographers

Buying Guide for Photographers

by Andy Pickford When anyone starts out in photography, we all make mistakes. We look at equipment on the internet and think “That looks like a good idea”, it arrives and then start to use it and find it might not be all we hoped it could be.  I want to try and help...