Hi everyone, these blog’s come around very quickly, however, before I start I want to say how absolutely chuffed that I am for David Ward and myself, that our suggestions and ideas are being attempted and used by you, all the members. Thank You. In the last pdi competition, Novice Nature was so well supported […]
27/11/2020 Jenny’s topical Nature tips for December Read More »
Studio group update for BPS website 2017 further Studio Group meetings. In August we had a good Avoncroft session with the lovely and versatile Em who is skilled in ballet dancing and gymnastics. She travelled over from Milton Keynes and we arranged 2 groups of 5 members for 2 hour sessions. Em is a partner
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Hi Everyone, here is the November Nature Blog, I’m hoping you will all enjoy the following: Obviously a lot of the last Blog will still be very active throughout Oct and Nov but these are additional ideas and thoughts. Canadian Geese, at the moment fly to and fro to large areas of water, you may
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Hi to all B.P.S Members and website visitors. I’m hoping to send out a monthly blog , for everyone to have a idea on what nature is possibly available to photograph each month and to give you all some advice on what equipment you could need and possible settings to get a certain effect. I
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At the end of May begining of June, two reserves that have out of the ordinary species, you can find them on google. 1 Prestbury Hill Reserve above Cheltenham, It’s a bit hard to find but is up the hill just past Sainsburys. Very hilly but well worth the effort. Rare butterflies, moths and orchids. 2 Prees Heath
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The Studio Group met on April 7th for another session aimed mainly at beginners. The model was Jon who is well known to BPS in recent years. His characteristic rugged looks are great for contrasty male portraits. He has recently changed his look with shorter hair and a goatee beard. We started with mainly
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In addition to being an active participant in the club’s monthly competitions, Colin Close, our External Exhibition Secretary, has also been busy competing externally. Not only entering but being awarded a Gold Medal for this winning image title “The Defeated Champ” Colin commented, “It was entered in an international salon involving 3 exhibitions in 3
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Roger Tyler came up trumps again for organising another enjoyable outing for the Practical Group. This time we visited the local egg processing facility on the edge of Bromsgrove. The group was warmly welcomed by Andrew Hewston of Bumble Hole Foods who gave an overview of the Company followed by a very interesting tour of
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Places of interest this Summer Butterflies 1. Prees Heath for Silver Studded Blue in early June 2. Prestbury Hill, Chalkhill Blue , Dark Green Frittilary 3. Hartelbury Common, Emperor Moth and dragon flies May and June Birds in flight 1. Gringin Farm, Rhayarda, Wales. Feeds at 2 o’clock usually 300 birds. 2. Birds of Prey
We recently had a successful Studio Group evening at Avoncroft Arts Centre. This was the first one for a while and 6 of our newer members attended with myself and Roger Lewis. This event (and previous ones) took place on a Friday evening which is usually the only available evening at Avoncroft (hence the often used
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