Future Photo Opportunity Dates

The 2025 International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight will take place above Ayr seafront on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September. It has already been confirmed that the Red Arrows will perform on both days

Kenny Allan’s Member Profile

Kenny created a Members Profile earlier in the season. However due to a software update malfunctioning, the link to his profile was broken, but not recorded. Kenny’s link in the Members Area has now been restored and can be viewed in the Gallery of Members. Kenny is a Sony user and lists macro, extreme macro and wildlife amongst his photographic interests.

David Ritchie’s Member Profile

David created a Members Profile earlier in the season. However due to a software update malfunctioning, the link to his profile was broken, but not recorded. David’s link in the Members Area has now been restored and can be viewed in the Gallery of Members. David is a Canon user and lists landscapes, wildlife and transportation amongst his photographic interests.

Tuesday 1st April 2025

 On Tuesday 1st April we welcomed highly recommended guest speaker Jonathan Genevaux  who talked to us on the subject of  Waterscapes www.jonathangenevaux.com   @jonathan_genevaux

Next Interclub Competition – Monday 31st March 2025

Our annual interclub competition against Kirkintilloch Camera Club takes place on Monday 31st March. The meeting will commence at 19.30 and this year will be hosted by Kirkintilloch. Kirkintilloch are based at 38 Eastside, Kirkintilloch G66 1QA and members are encouraged to attend and support our entries.

Tuesday 25th March

On the 25th March we welcomed Guest Speaker Charles Everitt talking on the subject of Moving On – A nature photography presentation about how he moved away from a documentary style of photography for a more creative one.   Subject-matter included abstract patterns of nature, photographing water, wild flowers and fungi, wildlife and ICM.  The presentation was interspersed with audio-visual.  https://www.charleseveritt.com/

Ian Watt in Japan

Following on from Diane’s trip to Mongolia we now have our 2nd Member’s Travel Log. In December 2024 Ian presented on his trip to Japan earlier in the year . Not only only did he record a great photography portfolio of the country but he gave us an in depth history of each of his many locations. This can be found in the Galleries Section – Members Travel Logs and can also be accessed here  

Tea Rota Update

As recently outlined by Malcolm & Stephen the tea rota has now been announced for the remainder of the season commencing with Stephen Phillips, Derek Manson and Jim Watson on Tuesday 18th March. For the full rota please click here ,  ***Remember if you cannot fulfil your allocated week, please arrange a swap with another colleague, and let Malcolm and Stephen Phillips know the details of the swap. *** 

George’s Video on Halo Removal

Just to confirm that George’s video on Halo Removal is at the top of the Hints & Tips Section. It sits after his 2 easy to follow guides on both Cropping Out & Halo Removal

Tuesday 18th March 2025

Our meeting on the 18th was the annual Robert Simpson Trophy which this year was for digital images only.