Well done to Lynne Watson and George Robertson. Their respective images, Life on the Edge & Dawn at Lochan na h-Achlaise, were both shortlisted in the Landscape Category of APOY 2025. The images can be viewed in the National Recognition Section.
Following on from Malcolm’s recent email, the new contact list for the coming season is now available within the Members Area of the Website. The list is likely to be refreshed as we expect to welcome further new members to the club over the next few weeks.
Final arrangements have been sent out to participants earlier today for our inaugural golf day. We have 3 early afternoon tee slots at Balmore GC on the above date. The main purpose of the event is to meet, mix and enjoy and get to know each other in a non photographic environment ( that doesn’t mean photos cannot be taken by the way !). We currently have a space for anyone who would like to join us that hasn’t previously registered. If you … Read more
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but with a general recommendation to upgrade to Windows 11. If you’re not ready to upgrade from Windows 10 just yet, Microsoft is offering a temporary extension. Extended Security Updates, or ESU for short, is a paid subscription that keeps all those critical security updates coming once support for Windows 10 officially ends. But it doesn’t … Read more
The Tea Rota, Guidelines and Swap Arrangements for the new season are now available within the Members Section of the website.
The World Pipe Band Championships took place at Glasgow Green in mid September. The excursion was organised and attended by Denis Taylor, together with Marie Anne Ledingham, Kenny Allan, Graham Docherty, Sandy Barr and Ian Watt, The Gallery in the Galleries Section illustrates the initial images submitted.
Well done to David for having the above image published in AP. A Drop Off Holly was submitted as part of the Amateur Photographer of the Year Competition – Close Up category. The judge commented “A pin-sharp droplet hanging off the edge of a translucent leaf with an added dose of depth, thanks to the orange orb in the background, results in an image where technical ability and creativity combine to great effect.” See National Recognition for full image and further details
Congratulations to Denis for receiving an ‘Honourable Mention‘ at the International Photography Awards. Within the Wildlife Category, he narrowly missed out on a top 3 placement with his elephant herd image ‘Family’. Further details are available in the National Recognition Section of the website.
Congratulations to George for gaining 1 of 10 FIAP distinctions and only 1 of 5 to attain a AFIAP distinction in 2025. The distinction “Artist FIAP” (AFIAP) is the first artistic distinction that can be obtained. It is awarded to photographic artists whose artistic qualities, technique and production of work have been acknowledged through their participation in international salons under FIAP Patronage. For further information please visit the National Recognition Section of the website.
Not only do we welcome Lily to the Club but congratulate her in creating the first Member Profile for the 2025/6 season. Lily’s primary source of photography is her IPhone capturing mainly nature, flower, landscape and travel images. Out with photography her interests include cooking, gardening, walking and reading. Her profile can be found in the Gallery of Members within the Members Area.
