Just a reminder that there is no meeting in Crewe this Thursday. Instead we’ll be competing in the Robertshaw PDI Inter-Club Competition at Holmes Chapel. – The venue is:- The Victoria Club, Victoria Avenue, Holmes Chapel, CW4 7BE and it starts at 7.45pm. To find Victoria Avenue enter Holmes Chapel on London Road (A50) from the […]
Thursday Night’s talk by Robert Millin
On Thursday night’s meeting we were treated to an excellent talk by Wigan 10 photographer Robert Millin. We quickly discovered that he is an accompliced sport, nature, street and travel photographer. He gave us a fascinating précis of his short photographic career from his first photgraphs to his current work. Robert wasn’t afraid to show samples of the […]
October’s Monthly theme is ‘Neighbours’
The theme for October 2015 is Neighbours The theme of neighbours is open to your own interpretation . Not just the obvious neighbours in your street or the soap opra you may watch! Use your imagination to seek out how neighbouring objects interact with each other and show us how you understand their connection. Good […]
5 Towns Monochrome Print Competition 2015
Here’s quick summary of the ‘5 Towns Monochrome Print Competition’ which was held Whitchurch. We were treated to a feast of some excellent photography from all clubs. Our submission was a strong and varied one from a cross section of members who enjoy producing fine monochrome images. Only 5 points separated the first 3 positions […]
Great British Trophy – for PRINTS
The PAGB have just sent through this advertisement for the new small prints trophy. I’ve added a note about the entry date we require. It will need a different label set to the ones we normally use and also the prints need delivering and so we are asking £1 towards the cost of this from […]
August’s Monthly Theme is ‘Shadows’
The theme for August 2015 is ‘Shadows’ August”s monthly theme is a bit more challenging. However, it gives you the opportunity to think of the different ways shadows can be used in your photographs. You can use them to lead in to the main subject or take them on their own or show how they […]
Crewe PS and Local History
For several years now Crewe PS has been present at the committee meetings of Crewe & District Local History Society, an umbrella organisation which co-ordinates the activities of the local family history, Crewe history and railway history societies. We have helped them with a number of projects, some featured in the composite above. On Sunday […]
Run or Dye Event
One of the advantages of being a member of Crewe Photographic Society is that members share useful information and events. So when Ken mentioned that there was a ‘Run or Dye’ event coming up at Chomondeley Castle, I added it to the Forum’s ‘Event’s thread so everyone would see it. I soon discovered that it […]
Crewe PS and Local History
Photography has been an important way of recording history for nearly 200 years. Our MP, Edwards Timpson, reminded us that we were recording history when he viewed an exhibition of ours and it was no surprise to soon find ourselves helping the local history societies. We join their Crewe & District Local History Association committee […]
The Monthly Theme for June is ‘Transport’
The theme for June 2015 is Transport Post your images as replies to this post. (Make sure you’ve read the Guidelines first.) We’re all surrounded by transport of many different types. From a small bike to an articulated lorry so there’s plenty of choice. Your mission is to record a form of transport as your […]