Mark Denton Lecture at Wensleydale

Photography News 24

Issue 24 of Photography News can be read here.

RPS DIG Goes North Event

You do not have to be a member of the RPS to attend this event.

'Moorsview' - Saturday 31st October 2015

‘MOORSVIEW' is a new landscape photography event being organised in Pickering, North Yorkshire. The event began life with an idle conversation about some of the well known landscape photographers who live close by - Joe Cornish and David Ward, to name but two.

This led on to consideration of the fantastic variety of opportunities offered to photographers by the landscapes of the North York Moors and coastline. This enthusiasm was tempered, however, by various recent instances of photographers getting into difficulties when out in the wilds.

From these small beginnings the idea for ‘MOORSVIEW' was born - an event that would blend photographic inspiration and instruction, with advice on keeping safe whilst ‘getting the shot’:

• Assembling renowned local photographers to celebrate the beauty of the North York Moors and coastline

• Offering practical safety advice for photographers heading out into the wilds - especially in winter conditions

• Providing guidance on outdoor gear for landscape photography - choosing it, using it, and maintaining it

Who is involved in MOORSVIEW..?
MOORSVIEW has been put together in partnership with Neil Armstrong - of Trailblazer Outdoors, in Pickering. Neil is a long standing member of Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team (SRMRT) - who will be providing the safety sessions on the day, and will benefit from proceeds from the event.

But the core of the day will be a series of inspirational talks by some fantastic local landscape photographers:

David Ward - Into the Light
David Ward needs little introduction for readers of On Landscape. As one of Britain's foremost landscape photographers, his eye for shape and form is without equal and produces work that is startling in its clarity and intensity.

For MOORSVIEW David is taking the subject of ‘weather’ as a focus for his presentation - focusing in particular on shooting in challenging conditions. As someone who relishes shooting in so-called ‘bad’ weather, I will be fascinated to hear what guidance he can offer.

Lizzie Shepherd - Lizzie Shepherd Photography
Lizzie is another photographer who regularly writes for On Landscape - recently on the trials and tribulations of building your own gallery, and the practicalities of photographing from skis. For MOORSVIEW Lizzie will turn her eye to the artistic opportunities offered by an area where she runs regular photographic workshops under the ‘Tripod Travels’ banner:

Lizzie says: “We have some spectacular scenery…on the Moors and on the Yorkshire coast, as well as in some of the lesser known areas in between. As I get to know these areas better and better, I find myself increasingly drawn to capturing the hidden landscape….Beauty and intrigue surrounds us and I hope that, as well as showcasing some of our classic views, my photographs reveal a little bit of the less obvious, hidden scenes - things that people might otherwise just walk by.”

Richard & Janet Burdon - RJB Photographic
Pickering based husband and wife team Richard and Janet are both past finalists in the Landscape Photographer of the Year and also the Scottish Nature Photography Awards. Their presentation at MOORSVIEW will tackle the thorny issue of establishing an individual ‘identity’ or ‘style’ in landscape photography.

Beginning with colour, Richard will discuss how their exploration of minimalist monochrome work - particularly in winter - has been inspirational, and led to a certain ‘brand identity’ for RJB Photographic. Janet will also be speaking about her journey into Infra-red photography - from initial beginnings using infra-red film, through using adaptors on an un-modified digital camera, and on to the present day using a modified DSLR.

Dave Mead - Farndale Fotos
Dave is a farmer in the beautiful valley of Farndale - in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. In recent years he has been lucky enough to travel to both the Arctic and the Antarctic with his camera, but Dave’s main inspiration remains the immediate area around where he lives - and that will be the focus of his MOORSVIEW presentation.

Dave says: “My idea of happiness is to be sat on the moor above Farndale, camera at the ready, waiting for that elusive evening light to pour forth upon the scene in front of me. Managing to capture that scene, to do justice to it in an image that I have made, is a buzz that takes some beating”.

Karl Holtby - Karl Holtby Photography
Karl is a photographer with a particular interest in the natural world, landscapes and fine art photography. With a background in conservation, it is often the ecological detail that intrigues him. This, along with man’s influence on the landscape is what captures his imagination, as much as a stunning vista.

Karl is often out ‘biking and hiking’ on the North York Moors, and will bring the photographic lessons learned to his MOORSVIEW presentation. In particular, he will discuss his use of lighter weight, more compact cameras such as the Sigma Merrill and Sony A7R. Karl is currently involved in collaborations with Sigma Imaging UK, and also for Manfrotto - writing articles for websites and social media.

Karl has exhibited widely, most notably at the Joe Cornish Galleries, in Northallerton. Karl has a varied portfolio of commercial clients and he now runs bespoke workshops.

John Clifton - PC Photographic
I am a walker by inclination and, since moving to Pickering more than a decade ago, have spent much of my time exploring the ups and downs of the North York Moors National Park. I will draw on these travels, and the images I have made, to introduce the MOORSVIEW sessions - picking out some of my favourite places to photograph - from the well known to the somewhat more obscure.

Personally I tend to be drawn to the grand in my photography - think big skies, serious weather, and sweeping vistas with distant horizons - things there are no shortage of on The Moors..! But I am also fascinated by the details of nature - the intricacy of a seed head, the transformative power of hoar frost, the elegiac beauty of a decaying tree.

How do I book a ticket for MOORSVIEW..?

MOORSVIEW will run all day - taking place on Saturday 31st October, at The Kirk Theatre, Pickering. Day tickets will cost £60 - including refreshments, and a buffet lunch provided by The Black Swan, Pickering. You can book your place now by following this link to the Events Section of the SRMRT website: http://www.srmrt.org.uk/events/moorsview/

In addition to the sessions highlighted above, there will be a display of outdoor gear by Trailblazer Outdoors - featuring Paramo Directional Clothing in particular. All ticket holders will also be entered for a prize draw, to take place at the end of the day. Prizes are still being pledged, but already include a large framed print from one of the speakers, a half-day of 1 to 1 photographic training from another, and a range of valuable outdoor gear.

Look out for further details on the web - just use the hashtag #MOORSVIEW within Facebook or Twitter. It is shaping up to be an inspirational, and above all 'useful' event - dovetailing the artistic with the practical aspects of landscape photography. We hope that it will also raise awareness of the photographic opportunities offered by the North York Moors and Coast, whilst hi-lighting the need for adequate preparation before heading out into the wilds..!

We would like to thank On Landscape in particular for supporting MOORSVIEW. In particular, Tim Parkin has generously offered to loan us his very expensive projector - and fortunately his expertise in operating it. Tim is also hoping to film the MOORSVIEW sessions, for subsequent dissemination through On Landscape.

NCPF Northern Focus Magazine

The Summer 2015 edition of Northern Focus, the NCPF newsletter, can be read here.

The Beamish Trophy

If you are planning to enter an A4 sized pdf file is available click here

NCPF Annual Awards Presentation

Chris Martin – Wildlife Photographer

Chris Martin will be visiting the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby, on Saturday 19th September, to show his work and to talk about his experiences ‘getting to know’ wild animals in Africa and how he tries to capture what they really are.

He will also give his views and reactions to our special exhibition – a portrait of a Kangaroo by George Stubbs, on loan from the National Maritime Museum.

Come along to talk to Chris or bring along some of your own wildlife photography for discussion.

Please contact us for more information:
Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Grape Lane, Whitby, YO22 4BA
Telephone: 01947 601900

PAGB e-news 145

Issue 145 of the PAGB e-news can be read here.

Coastal Wildflowers Photographic Competition

As part of its Cleveland Coast Wildflowers Project, supported through funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is running a photographic competition to capture the beauty and imagery of our magnificent coastal floras. Entry into the competition is free and we welcome photos from amateurs and professionals.
Closing date of the competition is midnight September 30th 2015.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony and exhibition on Sunday 25th October 2015 at the Palace Hub Gallery in Redcar.
You are invited to submit a total of six photographs in a total of four categories:
- Coastal wildflower portraits
- Coastal wildflower ecosystems
- Coastal wildflowers in the landscape
- Budding photographers aged 16 or younger before 1 October 2015
It doesn’t matter where you live but photographs must have been taken this summer between May and September 2015, along the Cleveland Coast between South Gare and Cowbar. The photographs must be of flowers growing wild in the coastal strip between the sea and the first cultivated land or roads and buildings inland. It doesn’t matter whether the photograph is taken on a mobile device or camera. Give it a go!
There are prizes for the winners and runners up in each category plus an overall winner
To enter the competition visit
http://www.clevelandcoast.org.uk/coastal-wildflowers-photographic-competition/

Duncan McEwan at Morpeth Camera Club