Photosphere

On Tuesday 18 th  November the guest speaker was Wayne Davy, who explained the rules that are set down as part of the training of judges for The East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies. (EAF) Wayne explained the criteria used and the way they are applied by EAF judges that we use for our competitions. He told members how he looks at images and how they can lose or gain points when shown mounted or projected as Projected Digital Images (PDI’s). Several members raised

Felix Mendelssohn wrote an oratorio with the line “Lift thine eyes”. It has been adapted more recently by private plastic surgeons to drum up trade in eyelid lifting operations! It is a very useful bit of advice to photographers who enjoy recording the interior of churches. The roof details of churches big and small in the UK make interesting images. I was fortunate to have spent a few days in southern Italy recently and visited some very ornate buildings. The Roman Catholic

I had arranged for a group of colleagues to photograph the Lowestoft Smack Race from the sea with a trip on a motor cruiser. A few days before the event in 2022 it was not going the happen but a lucky telephone call to a rib owner and we were all set to go. On the day there was a brisk wind and a very lumpy sea. As soon as we were off Lowestoft ready for the race to start, we were getting covered in heavy spray. It was difficult to keep cameras dry and no chance of changing a

The day started with fog patches here and there. The weather didn't hinder us, and David and I set off sharp at 7.30am (an unearthly hour in my book!) The journey showed us the beautiful countryside with the autumn trees all changing colour, dropping their leaves, creating golden carpets below their canopies. Arriving by 8am, we made our way through to the Island Mere Hide. The sightings were minimal, but hoping for some bearded tits or a bittern or two would have made our da

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