August 2011

5th July
Outdoor Evening at Shoreham

No Report available but it is believed the weather was bad.


12th July.
Outdoor Evening at Eynsford

On a rather dull, overcast evening, five members met at Eynsford to photograph the ford and surrounding area. With very flat lighting the opportunities were limited. Vehicles splashing through the ford are always a bonus, but few car drivers risk their vehicles and most use the safer route across the single carriageway bridge. However, there were a couple of 4x4 vehicles that obliged.

With failing light and the onset of a few drops of rain, the five of us retired to the comfort of a local hostelry.

Thanks to Martin Ridout for this report.


Saturday 16th July
Treasure Hunt in Tunbridge Wells

I'm not sure who was more surprised the three participants who turned up or the organisers Ann and Andrew. What an atrocious summer’s day! There was only so much time we could spend over a morning coffee before deciding if we were going to brave the weather. In the end, in view of the work that had gone into preparing this event, we braved the heavy rain and started to track down the devious clues and devious they were. After an hour it was unanimously decided that the rain was getting heavier and we would admit defeat and retire to the café for lunch. Only one camera was seen to leave its waterproof case, even then under shelter. At least the planning that went into the event is not wasted and can be used on a future occasion, suitably modified to make the clues a little less devious.

Thanks to Andrew and Bob for this report.




A very wet day in Tunbridge Wells!
Photo Derek Miah



19th July.
Outdoor Evening at Crystal Palace bicycles

Twelve members gathered at Crystal Palace only to discover that the cycling event we had hoped for had been called off due to the weather. We wandered along to the sports centre and photographed the buildings and a game of soccer that was being played by local lads. Several members then ventured up the hill towards the terrace of the old Crystal Palace and on up to the gardens at the top of Anerley Hill. The evening was rounded off by a rather nice sky as the clouds parted and allowed the setting sun to shine through.

Thanks to Martin Ridout for this report.


26th July
Outdoor Evening at Dulwich Park

The fourth consecutive evening meeting that had dull over cast skies and flat lighting. So much for the promises of low evening lighting to give some good modelling light. As a result there were not many people in the park and even fewer children, so it was possible to get some colourful graphic shots in the children's playground without being arrested. As always those members who came found lots of options to explore and discuss, which is what these evenings are all about. Once the light had gone we retired to the Crown and Greyhound, a rare example of a Victorian interior that with the landlord’s permission would make an outing in its own right.

Thanks to Bob Zwolinsky for this Report



Thanks to Bob and Andrew for the photos.

Congratulations to Martin Ridout on achieving his LRPS.