Photosphere

As autumn drapes its golden cloak around our woodlands here in the east of England, I, like so many other photographers, will be out and about trying to capture all that splendour. The crunch of leaves underfoot, the crisp air, and the soft, shifting light, it’s a great time of year to brush off the dust of summer and walk in nature, especially if you are part of a small group of like-minded photographers. I’ve been attending Lucy Kayne’s wonderful and inspiring photo walks

Beccles Photo Club members enjoyed an excellent and informative evening when Linda Pargeter told the story of the discovery and rebuilding of the former trading wherry Maud. Originally built by the famous wherry builders Halls of Reedham in 1899 Maud could carry forty tons of cargo from Great Yarmouth and other places to various destinations in Broadland. She was designed for the specific purpose of carrying timber, but as time passed, she carried other goods including sugar

Visit Dunwich Beach to photograph the fishermen's boats and equipment. What else? On arrival at Dunwich, I was nearly blown off my feet. The big disappointment was that the beach was clear, with only two small rowboats on the shore. The sea was relatively calm as well. A sense of disappointment set in, though I was sure I would enjoy some photography today. Telling myself to either go home or visit RSPB Minsmere just down the road, I chose the latter. I knew I could at least

Thurlton Primary School recently welcomed our chairman, David Field, who took the time to introduce pupils to the art of photography. The children were captivated by David’s photographs and the stories behind them. They enjoyed hearing how each picture was taken and where it was captured. David’s passion and expertise have hopefully inspired the children to investigate photography for themselves as they grow up. Who knows, he may just have inspired the next generation of wild

NanoBanana is Google’s latest generative AI model, designed to produce hyper-realistic imagery with remarkable fidelity to texture, lighting, and spatial coherence. Unlike earlier models that often struggled with fine detail or contextual consistency, NanoBanana excels at preserving the integrity of subjects while transforming their surroundings with artistic flair. It’s particularly adept at understanding nuanced prompts, making it a powerful tool for both imaginative creati

On Friday, 19th September, while most were still tucked beneath warm duvets, a few intrepid souls from our photography group were already en route to Southwold, Suffolk, drawn by the promise of golden light, crashing waves, and the expert guidance of renowned landscape photographer Justin Minns. The meeting time? A bold 5:45 am. The reward? A morning of seascape photography that was nothing short of magical. Southwold, with its iconic pier, pastel beach huts, and sweeping vie