Covid-19

All  face to face meetings have been cancelled until further notice.  We will continue to follow the government advice and will reinstate a conventional programme as soon as possible.  However, the Government's bullish easing of lockdown regulations don't seem to take much notice of those that are most vulnerable.  The recent increase in the rate of infections in Wales and throughout the UK confirms that we are right to remain cautious.  After our trial of Zoom the new committee is working on a programme of virtual meetings for the coming months and beyond until it is safe to meet face to face again.   ​Check here for the latest information and stay safe.   
​Remember, if there is a speaker you'd like to 'visit' our club let us know.

What's On...

Summer Challenge 2021

First Challenge for the summer is a self portrait.  Take on board some of Colin's suggestions - choose an interestingly different location to your usual shots;  think about colour grading - colours don't have to be real, just eye-catching.  Have fun and send your pictures in here by the end of July.  The second challenge is The Coast - send your images in by the end of August.  An additional challenge of Texture - deadline being the first evening back in hall in September (all being well).

Submit your pictures here

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Wed 4th August
Let's meet up at Southerndown

If you didn't receive the Valeflash from Geoff let us know ASAP

Tue 17th August
Let's meet up at the ​Neath Canal

If you didn't receive the Valeflash from Suzanne let us know ASAP

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A hint of what's to come on the programme
from September...
 
Post Processing Portraits - Colin Winstanley

Abstract and more  - Lesley Peatfield

 A year in East Anglia - Harry Wheeler-Brand

Graeme Purdy will talk about his "Eight Feet" collection -
​wildlife photography really up close!

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​Latest News

Summer Challenge for July

There's still plenty of time to enter your self portrait in this month's challenge here's a selection of those received so far:

How to Take Better Portraits
​Colin Winstanley

Colin saved us from the disaster of a late cancellation.  He was booked to give his presentation in September but at only a few hours notice brought his talk forward to save the day.  He was happy for us to record the meeting so members can watch the video here.

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Also recently...
David Hartwick updated his gallery - Check it out here
Terry Verrinder updated his gallery - check it out here