At our first meeting Ian announced a new idea for the coming season. Called ‘Special Projects’ (very James Bond!) each member has been allocated a subject at random (see the table below). The idea, should you wish to take part, is to undertake a small project based on your subject. […]
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I’ve posted about this before but, since we have a talk on sports photography on Monday (9/9/19) here is some updated information. The Tour of Britain starts this Saturday and stage 5 on Wednesday 11th starts and finishes in Birkenhead. The route travels down the Wirral, through Chester, out to […]
Tour of Britain visits Kelsall
Barrie Howarth won the Royal Photographic Society North West Digital Imaging Group Print Competition at the Digital Group Meeting in Frodsham Community Centre on Sunday. Barrie was awarded a plaque for the “Best Print” of two Chrysaora (commonly known as Sea Nettle Jellyfish). Also Lynda Haney gained 9 Acceptances from […]
More Success for F&DPS Members
Many congratulations to club member Lynda Haney who was awarded her DPAGB at the recent assessment at Rhos-on-Sea. Lynda achieved the highest score at the D (distinction) level on the day. This image ‘In a Summer Meadow’ was the highest scoring one of the 15 that she presented.
Lynda Haney gains her DPAGB
Member Brian Lunt has suggested a couple of events you might wish to go to over the summer. 1/ Cheshire Polo Club – Regular events, free entry, possible “performance” subject? Details (including the rules!) on their website 2/ Oswestry Balloon Carnival, Aug 24th/25th – details on their Facebook site.
Some ideas for the summer from Brian
At the recent AGM John Hughes was appointed the Club’s first Vice-President in recognition of his long standing work for Frodsham Photographic Society. John has supported the Club for many years in a variety of ways and continues to do so. Congratulations John. John has kindly written a short article […]
John Hughes is appointed our first Vice-President (Updated)
The venues for the 2019 The Tour Series of bike races are being announced and the first venue is Birkenhead on Tue 21st May. These races offer excellent opportunities for practising your sports photography. The races last an hour and take place on a short circuit so you get to […]
Cycle Racing in Birkenhead (Updated)
Pleased to say your Committee put together a well-structured bid for funds to replace the projector which has been giving us so much trouble and received a grant for over £2,200. With the addition of £1,000 from our reserves, we will be welcoming you next season with sparkly new equipment. […]
Marshes Community Benefit Fund – Success!
Our annual Print of the Year competition was held before the recent AGM. Anyone with a Highly Commended or better score in the club print competitions can enter and the winner is decided by the members present. This year’s winning print was “Return to the Sea” by Ian Stanley, an […]
Print of the Year 2019 win for Ian
The club is presenting an exhibition ‘St Laurence’s Revealed’ in the church using images shot by members during our recent photo-shoot from 27th April to the 7th May 10-4 (subject to services). Further details can be found here