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Facebook Photo of the Month Winner: Charles Jenkins
We’re delighted to announce that Charles Jenkins is the winner of our Facebook Group Photo of the Month for March with his beautiful image of Bolton Abbey. The photograph impressed the judge with its thoughtful composition and use of light. The reflection of the abbey in the water creates a strong focal point, while the diagonals formed by the stepping stones and riverbank help to frame the scene and guide the viewer’s eye into the image. Together, these elements create a bal
1 day ago
A Social Photography Day at Sheffield Butterfly House
A group of Otley Camera Club members recently headed to the Sheffield Butterfly House for a relaxed social day — with plenty of photography along the way. These informal outings are a really important part of the club. They give members the opportunity to spend time together, enjoy photography in a relaxed setting, and support each other in developing their skills. From colourful butterflies to the ever-busy leaf cutter ants, there was no shortage of subjects to photograph —
1 day ago
What’s On This Week: Tracey Lund – Wildlife Photography Part 2
This week at Otley Camera Club we’re excited to welcome Tracey Lund back to the club for Wildlife Photography – Part 2. Following her previous popular session, Tracey returns to take us on another incredible photographic journey across the globe. From grizzly bears in Alaska and tigers in India, to orcas in Canada and lions in South Africa, the evening promises a showcase of stunning wildlife imagery and unforgettable experiences. As well as sharing stories from her travels,
4 days ago
Scapes Competition Results – Judged by Nigel Plant
We enjoyed another excellent competition evening at Otley Camera Club, with our Scapes competition judged by Nigel Plant. The theme always proves to be a popular one, and this year was no exception, with a fantastic range of images entered across both Print and Projected Digital Image (PDI) categories. From dramatic landscapes to more subtle and creative interpretations, the standard was extremely high throughout. Nigel provided thoughtful and constructive feedback on the ima
4 days ago
Scouting the Lake District for Our Upcoming Club Weekend
On Monday, two of our members travelled to the Lake District to scout locations for our upcoming club photography weekend. The aim of the visit was to identify the best spots for photography and make the most of the time we’ll have as a group. As expected, the area offered a wealth of opportunities, with stunning landscapes, varied scenery and plenty of potential for creative image-making. The planned weekend will include a range of landscape photography opportunities, allowi
Apr 3
A Social and Creative Evening – and Looking Ahead to Scapes Results
Last week we enjoyed a fantastic and lively evening at Otley Camera Club, with Print Club Live running alongside a series of practical stations. It was great to see so many members actively involved — supporting each other through the printing process, sharing ideas, and experimenting across the different setups. The room was full of creativity, energy and conversation, with plenty of chatter as members caught up and helped one another. With many of our evenings focused on ta
Mar 27
Supporting the MS Society – £250 Raised
We are delighted to share that Otley Camera Club has raised and donated £250 to the MS Society. This fantastic total was made possible through a combination of contributions, including donations from the Otley Christmas Tree Festival, members’ generosity on the evening of Stan Farrow’s talk, and an additional donation from the club itself. We would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who contributed — your support has helped us make a meaningful donation to a very wor
Mar 22
Lofoten, Faroe Isles and Getting Ready for Print Club Live
What a brilliant evening we had last night at Otley Camera Club. Our member John delivered a fantastic talk based on his trip to the Lofoten Islands and the Faroe Isles. The presentation was filled with stunning images, accompanied by engaging stories from the journey and plenty of useful tips that members could take away and apply to their own photography. One of the highlights of the evening was an introduction to drone photography, offering a fresh perspective and a techni
Mar 20
Facebook Photo of the Month Winner: Claire Wilson-Sharp
We’re delighted to announce that Claire Wilson-Sharp has won our latest Otley Camera Club Facebook Photo of the Month competition with this vibrant and visually striking image. This month’s competition was judged by Jamie Kirk, who was drawn to the photograph’s strong composition and colour contrast. Jamie commented that Claire’s image featured “eye-catching opposing colours with bold symmetry and leading lines,” elements that combine to guide the viewer’s eye through the sc
Mar 15
Out and About: A Creative Day at Tank Space
A group of Otley Camera Club members recently enjoyed an exciting and highly creative visit to Tank Space, a unique studio that features both a rain studio and an underwater tank. These two very different setups provided fantastic opportunities for experimentation and creativity. During the session we were able to photograph three excellent models, working across both environments to create a wide variety of striking images. The models were fantastic throughout the day — not
Mar 14
