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Welcome to the Otley Camera Club blog, where you can keep up to date with everything happening in and around the club.
Here you will find posts covering a wide range of activities, including club nights, competitions, outings and our involvement in the local community. It’s a great way to see what the club has been doing and the photography our members are producing.
You can use the options below to filter posts by category, including Out and About, Community, Competitions and Club Nights, making it easy to explore the areas that interest you most.
Celebrating Creativity in Our Final Competition: Triptych
Congratulations to everyone who took part in our final competition of the year— Triptych . The standard of entries was incredibly high, showcasing a wide range of genres including nature, landscapes, and architecture. Judging was no easy task, especially with the added challenge of evaluating how each set of three images worked together as a unified piece. A special thank you goes to Mark Waddington, who judged the competition with insight and generosity. His feedback was bot
May 9, 2025
Next Club Night: Iceland Adventure – Stories and Images
Join us at Otley Camera Club for a special evening as we hear from four of our members who set off on a week-long photography adventure to Iceland earlier this year. They’ll be sharing captivating stories from their journey, along with a showcase of stunning images capturing the dramatic landscapes, icy scenes, and unique moments they experienced. It promises to be an inspiring night full of photographic insight and travel tales. Don’t miss it!
May 9, 2025
Triptych Competition: Judging Night with Mark
Last night, we held our AGM which was a positive, constructive and celebratory evening. It was great to see how the club is continuing to be a success and to grow. We’re excited to welcome Mark Waddington as our guest judge for this season’s Triptych competition. With his keen eye and extensive experience, Mark will be reviewing entries across two categories: prints and digitally projected images . As part of the evening, he’ll select his personal favourites in each categor
May 2, 2025
Otley Camera Club’s Newest Member Featured by the BBC
We’re thrilled to welcome Dani , our newest member at Otley Camera Club – and she’s already making headlines! Recently interviewed by the BBC , Dani shared her insights on some of the best bird-watching spots in Yorkshire . As a keen wildlife photographer with a particular passion for birds, Dani brings not only her talent behind the lens but also a deep knowledge of local nature reserves and bird habitats. The article highlights Dani’s favourite places to capture birds in t
Apr 19, 2025
Photography Competition - Increased Prize Fund
We are excited to announce that through the support of #TogetherLeeds we have been able to increase the prize fund for our public...
Apr 19, 2025
Long Exposure and Multiple Exposure Competition Results
Last week, we were delighted to welcome Nigel Plant to the club as the judge for two of our most imaginative competitions: the Long Exposure Print Competition and the Multiple Exposure DPI Competition . Both categories showcased a stunning array of creative talent. From beautifully composed long exposures to inventive multiple exposure images, the standard of work on display was truly impressive. It was a fantastic reminder of the diverse photographic skills within our club.
Apr 18, 2025
Otley Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2025 – You’re Invited!
We’re thrilled to unveil the official poster for this year’s Otley Camera Club Annual Exhibition – beautifully designed by our talented...
Apr 4, 2025
Otley Camera Club Launches Public Photography Competition!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our public photography competition to celebrate our Annual Exhibition ! This is a fantastic...
Mar 30, 2025
Capturing the Action: Our Partnership with Leeds Warriors
This year, we’re excited to continue our partnership with the Leeds Warriors Ice Hockey team, bringing the fast-paced thrill of the sport to life through our photography. As members of Otley Camera Club, we love the challenge of capturing the speed, intensity, and raw emotion of the game. Attending their home matches gives us the perfect opportunity to refine our sports photography skills while supporting a fantastic local team. Ice hockey is a sport of split-second action, d
Mar 28, 2025
Guest Speaker: John Bolloten – Exploring Life on the Margins
We're excited to welcome John Bolloten, a renowned documentary photographer from Bradford, UK, as our guest speaker. John's compelling work captures the raw realities of people and subcultures often overlooked by society, with a particular focus on heroin and crack users over the past five years. Currently, John is deeply involved in several long-term projects, including bare-knuckle fighting, illicit drug use, and the world of Sunday league football. His photography offers a
Mar 28, 2025
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