Just a few notes from this week's ESIG.
We had three talks (well two and a half really!) and a strong focus on wildlife.
Peter W started us off with the British Wildlife Photography Awards, including a summary of its chequered history, which included being disbanded and then taken over by new management. It appears to be flourishing now, and the 2023 exhibition has some excellent images - see https://www.bwpawards.org/2023-winners.
Gia then continued with the wildlife theme by showing us images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition - see https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/gallery. This is an exhibition I've seen in previous years and is not to be missed. There are some truly stunning images. The exhibition is on at the National History Museum until 2 July.
Ian then took over to show us his own take on street photography, but although we managed to see a few, the technology was full of gremlins and didn't really work. Disappointing because I know Iain had checked things were working beforehand. Never mind. I've asked Iain back for the May meeting which will hopefully run smoothly.
Our portfolio session followed with a healthy mix of abstract images, night time images, animals, Iceland landscapes and a still life, taken on both iPhones and proper cameras(!). And a good discussion as usual.
Our next meeting will be the last of the season and will be on 23rd May.
We had three talks (well two and a half really!) and a strong focus on wildlife.
Peter W started us off with the British Wildlife Photography Awards, including a summary of its chequered history, which included being disbanded and then taken over by new management. It appears to be flourishing now, and the 2023 exhibition has some excellent images - see https://www.bwpawards.org/2023-winners.
Gia then continued with the wildlife theme by showing us images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition - see https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/gallery. This is an exhibition I've seen in previous years and is not to be missed. There are some truly stunning images. The exhibition is on at the National History Museum until 2 July.
Ian then took over to show us his own take on street photography, but although we managed to see a few, the technology was full of gremlins and didn't really work. Disappointing because I know Iain had checked things were working beforehand. Never mind. I've asked Iain back for the May meeting which will hopefully run smoothly.
Our portfolio session followed with a healthy mix of abstract images, night time images, animals, Iceland landscapes and a still life, taken on both iPhones and proper cameras(!). And a good discussion as usual.
Our next meeting will be the last of the season and will be on 23rd May.
