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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.
Otley Common
Yesterday, we went along to the 'Otley Common Open Day' to support them with some photography. Their goal is to preserve the Grade II-listed building and create a community hub with space for community activities, events, and workspaces. It’s an exciting project that would provide a great community space and also prevent Otley from having another derelict public building. However, being community-run, it requires significant funding. This will hopefully be achieved through a
Jul 14, 2024
Capturing the Thrill: Otley Camera Club's at Otley Cycle Races
Every year, the Otley Cycle Races bring a burst of excitement and energy to our town. This year was no exception, and the members of Otley Camera Club were thrilled to have the opportunity to capture the action. From the blur of wheels to the determination etched on cyclists' faces, our photographers sought to freeze these fleeting moments in time. Thank you to Otley Cycle Club who provided us with the opportunity,
Jun 29, 2024
Capturing the Spirit of Otley: Otley Camera Club at Otley Carnival
Despite the rain, the Otley Carnival was filled with joy, laughter, and vibrant displays of community spirit. We, at Otley Camera Club, were thrilled to be the official photographers for this year's event, capturing the essence of what makes Otley such a special place. As the carnival procession wound its way through the streets, the weather may have been damp, but the enthusiasm of the participants and spectators was anything but. Brightly colored floats, enthusiastic dancer
Jun 19, 2024
Programme Reveal
We are thrilled that our 2024-2025 Programme is now compete! A big thank you goes to Chris for organising the speakers and to Les for planning the competitions. We completed a survey of our members to see what they wanted in the new season, and we believe we've created a season with a balance of competitions, speakers, practicals, and member's nights. We've included some of the favourite events from previous years as well as some exciting new additions. James is currently bus
Jun 15, 2024
Celebrating Success at the YPU Annual Exhibition
On Saturday, May 11th, the Yorkshire Photographic Union’s (YPU) Annual Exhibition took place at Barnsley Civic, marking a significant...
May 25, 2024
Photo Of The Year
📸 Last night, we judged our 'Photo of the Year'! 🏆 Our members viewed the top 3 images from the year and discussed them in small groups. Then came the tough part: voting for their top 3 faves. The votes were counted and the winner emerged. Out of 42 images, 23 received votes, showcasing the amazing quality of all entries. However, with a clear lead of 4 points, Paul Buckley's stunning 'Passing Time' took the crown. Congrats, Paul! 👏🎉
May 24, 2024
A Day at Croft Foot Farm with Award-Winning Photographer Amy Bateman
Last week, ten of our members had an unforgettable day at Croft Foot Farm, home to the renowned photographer Amy Bateman. The day was filled with fantastic photo opportunities, allowing us to capture stunning images of the picturesque farm and its surroundings. In addition to honing our photography skills, we received invaluable advice from Amy, gaining insights into both photography and farming life. The added bonus was the opportunity for some great "lamb therapy,"! Here a
May 19, 2024
What's On? 23rd May
Our penultimate night of the season sees our members deciding which image takes the title ‘Photo of the Year’. We will be looking back at all the images that placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the competitions over the season and then, after some discussion in small groups, voting on our favourites. Who will take the crown this year?
May 19, 2024
Scapes and Photographer of the Year Results
Thursday night was the results night for our final competition of the year, Scapes'. It was judged by Peter Wells who did an excellent job selecting the winners and also giving positive and constructive feedback on all the images entered. Congratulations to everyone who entered and especially those who were placed. The competition showcased some truly outstanding and breathtaking scape photography. The winning images can be seen on the poster below and full images can be seen
May 19, 2024
What's On 9th May?
On Thursday we are very excited to be joined by Tom Marsh (the flat capped photographer) for our final speaker of the season. He will be delivering his talk titled 'The Power of Photography'. He will be discussing how when we first pick up a camera our main aim is usually to master the settings and how to effectively compose a photograph. Once these techniques have been mastered, many of us will settle into a comfort zone, following the same processes over and over again, soo
May 5, 2024
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