Author Archives: Mark Waddington

A View from the Pit. A talk by Simon Reed, 9 Dec 2022

Posted on 16th December 2022 by Mark Waddington

Simon Reed’s talk to Ilkley Camera Club on Friday December 9 was entitled A View From the Pit, not, as Simon explained, a coal mine but that of music venues around the country. Around 30 members of the club enjoyed his … Continue reading →

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Steve Proctor – THE WILD SIDE. 25 November 2022

Posted on 26th November 2022 by Mark Waddington

On Friday 25 November, foregoing the football, around 20 members of Ilkley Camera Club and guests were treated to a world tour of nature photography on Friday with Steve Proctor an experienced wildlife photographer. Fresh back from Africa, Steve gave … Continue reading →

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21 October Annual Print Competition: Macro and Close-up

Posted on 16th November 2022 by Mark Waddington

DW Haigh Trophy results 1 – Softly, softly – Ann Smith2 – King Fisher – fishless – Larry James3 – Calliphora vomitoria – Keith Allen HC – Dahlia – Jayne SandersonHC – Tundra microlandscape – Alison Tetley C – Wasp … Continue reading →

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21 October Annual Print Competition: Humanity

Posted on 16th November 2022 by Mark Waddington

Humanity – Portraiture Cup 1 – Lonesome troubadour, Larry James2 – Listener, Glyn Rutter3 – Are we alone? Andy Thomas HC – We’re All In This Together! Adrian HendleyHC – For the many. David JamesHC – And the point is…. … Continue reading →

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Ruth Grindrod on colour, tone and texture

Posted on 20th October 2022 by Mark Waddington

If you have ever wondered what makes an amazing photograph, Ruth Grindrod may have some answers. On Friday 14 October Ruth gave an inspiring Zoom talk to Ilkley Camera Club. She was speaking from her home in Norfolk and revealed … Continue reading →

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Mono Special Interest Group

Posted on 11th October 2022 by Mark Waddington

Following on from the club meeting Friday October 7, you might like to see the new Monochrome Group’s Web page which explains what the group does. We are also including the two presentations given by John Fontana and Stu Thompson. … Continue reading →

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Open Colour competition, 30 September 2022.

Posted on 30th September 2022 by Mark Waddington

On Friday September 30 experienced judge Caroline Preece LRPS judged the 2022 Open Colour competition. Caroline commented on the high quality and wide range of subjects among the entries. In her remarks she reminded members to make the subject the … Continue reading →

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Review: Chris Ceaser 23 Sept 2022

Posted on 30th September 2022 by Mark Waddington

Take a tip from the old masters. Photographer Chris Ceaser on the essential art of composition. On Friday September 23 professional Landscape photographer Chris Ceaser gave a highly entertaining talk to Ilkley Camera Club. Chris came to the club from … Continue reading →

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Review: Leigh Preston 16 Sept 2022

Posted on 30th September 2022 by Mark Waddington

Things we’re going to lose. Photographer Leigh Preston looks back at photos capturing the changing times. On Friday September 16, photographer Leigh Preston gave a well received talk to Ilkley Camera Club. Leigh holds two Royal Photographic Society Fellowships, one … Continue reading →

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ICC 2022 exhibition favourites

Posted on 12th September 2022 by Mark Waddington

The ICC exhibition at Cliffe Castle has come to an end. As you may know there was public voting for favourite images. Well done to Larry James, who received the most votes for his image Trio of Wasps. Results were tallied on … Continue reading →

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