News 2024-2025

Member Night - Panels
Posted on Fri 13 Dec 2024

A photographic panel is a curated collection of images displayed together as a cohesive unit, typically designed to tell a story, explore a theme, or showcase artistic intent. Panels are often presented in a structured layout, with each image contributing to a unified narrative...

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Derek Gale Returns to Stroud Camera Club with a Dynamic Talk on Movement
Posted on Fri 6 Dec 2024

Stroud Camera Club was thrilled to welcome back speaker Derek Gale, a professional photographer from Worcester. Known for his engaging presentations, Derek captivated the audience with his talk, Movement in Photography, during his recent visit.

Throughout the evening, Derek delved...

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Results of Open Competition number 3
Posted on Sun 1 Dec 2024

The latest open competition brought a fantastic array of images from our talented members, judged expertly by the experienced Leigh Preston. We were thrilled once again to see the creativity and skill on display.

Leslie Holmes continued her winning streak with another stunning set of...

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Member Night: Celebrating Sports, Hobbies, and Pastimes
Posted on Fri 22 Nov 2024

Our recent Member Night was a vibrant celebration of the diverse interests and talents of our members. With over 50 images shared, the evening showcased an incredible range of subjects under the theme of Sports, Hobbies, and Pastimes.

The creativity on display was...

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Paul Alistair Collins Visit to Stroud
Posted on Thu 14 Nov 2024

We had the pleasure of hosting London-based wildlife photographer Paul Alistair Collins, who travelled to Stroud to share his stunning work and passion for European and Arctic wildlife. His first talk, Svalbard: Life on the Cold Edge, opened the evening with striking imagery and stories...

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Mono Scapes Member Night
Posted on Fri 8 Nov 2024

This week, our club held a member showcase evening, inviting members to share three digital images each, all in the theme of “scapes.” In photography, a “scape” generally refers to any wide or expansive view of a scene. Common types include landscapes, cityscapes, and seascapes, capturing both...

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October Competition Results
Posted on Fri 1 Nov 2024

The October photography competition, themed "Nature," brought together captivating wildlife, flora, and fauna imagery, all skillfully captured by our talented photographers. The category, which excludes domesticated animals and cultivated plants, showcased a broad spectrum of natural wonders. A...

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Creative Members' Night Recap
Posted on Sat 26 Oct 2024
This month's creative night brought a fresh twist, transforming the Bowls Club room into a hub of interactive photography stations where members could explore new techniques and capture unique shots. The setup encouraged members to rotate through a variety of themed areas, sparking creativity...
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Bill Ward Inspires Photographers with Lessons from Acting and Art
Posted on Fri 18 Oct 2024

In what might seem an unlikely combination, actor and photographer Bill Ward (best known for his role as Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street) delivered a compelling session last evening at Stroud Camera Club, on how the theory of acting can deeply inform creative photography. Bill made clear...

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Visiting Speaker - local lad Steve Russell, from Steve Russell Studios in Chalford
Posted on Fri 11 Oct 2024

Last night, we had the privilege of hosting Steve Russell, a local photography talent from Steve Russell Studios, who was joined by two members of his team, Tom and Abbie. The evening was nothing short of extraordinary, as Steve shared his vast expertise and...

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Successful Member Night - water, water, water
Posted on Thu 3 Oct 2024

This month’s first Member Night was a showcase of creativity and technical skill, with the theme Water, Water, Water providing members with an opportunity to explore one of nature’s most dynamic elements. Water, in all its forms—liquid, solid, and gas—was featured in a wide range of...

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First Open Competition of the Season 2024-2025 Results
Posted on Sun 29 Sep 2024

The first Open Competition of the season has set a high bar for the year ahead, with a wonderful variety of images entered by both new and long-standing members. Our judge for the evening was Lee Spencer-Fleet from Bristol, who brought insightful critique and encouragement to each entry.

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Mick's (first) Musings - September
Posted on Sat 28 Sep 2024

Hello Club Members.

This is my first 'Musings' as Chair, which is an honour and a pleasure. It is also slightly daunting because its predecessor (Rogers Report) was always well written, erudite, and entertaining. But as with trying a new type of photography, sometimes you just have to jump...

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Nature but not nature - Member Night
Posted on Fri 20 Sep 2024

We kicked off our new season with a fantastic turnout for our first Member Night, featuring over 20 members entering their images. The theme for the evening was "Nature but not nature"— so nature photography but with a twist! Instead of traditional nature photography, we welcomed images of...

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A Night of Stunning Photography from the Cheltenham International Salon
Posted on Fri 13 Sep 2024

At our latest camera club event, members were treated to a spectacular  Audio Visual presentation  of the renowned  Cheltenham International Salon . This prestigious global competition attracted over  4,600 entries  from more than  35 countries , showcasing some of...

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Wonderful Prints on Display
Posted on Fri 6 Sep 2024

Stroud Camera Club Hosts WCPF Travelling Print Exhibition

The season's opening session at Stroud Camera Club featured the Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF) Travelling Print Exhibition. This annual showcase is a highlight of the WCPF Members’ Exhibition, where...

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Amazing speakers lined up for 2024-2025 season
Posted on Sat 31 Aug 2024

Exciting Lineup of Speakers Announced for Upcoming Season

 

We are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of speakers for our upcoming Stroud Camera Club season, showcasing a diverse array of talent and expertise in photography. Whatever your level of...

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Season Opener - WCPF Travelling Exhibition
Posted on Sat 31 Aug 2024

Members and visitors will view and handle some of the top prints from our federation annual member exhibition.  Western Counties Photographic Federation have provided a stunning array of over 70 prints for viewing at Stroud Camera Club on Thursday 5th September at our normal meeting place,...

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Visitors Welcome
Posted on Fri 30 Aug 2024

New Season - Visitors Welcome

Stroud Camera Club new season starts on Thursday 5th September 2024 with a showing of a range of prints from the Western Counties Photographic Federation Member Exhibition.  This is a very informal evening where we get to discuss other...

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Summer Club is over - but images can be viewed online
Posted on Thu 29 Aug 2024

Summer Club 2023-24 season

What a tremendous summer club we have experienced yet again; a wide range of locations, photo opportunities and most importantly camaraderie.

The British weather tried to play its part, but we did only re-schedule once and even in a...

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