This is about getting inspired and using your imagination to take some new and interesting photographs! You can interpret the theme as you wish. The important thing is taking part.
OUR THEME for this week is the Japanese inspired Wabi-sabi.
“This is the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection and decay in nature (and elsewhere). It is about the aesthetic of things in existence, the imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.”
This is about getting inspired and using your imagination to take some new and interesting photographs! You can interpret the theme as you wish. The important thing is taking part.
HEDON VIEWFINDERS: The only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part. The club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach to studying photography.
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Albeit restricted to six members at a time, we do hope to start ‘meeting’ once again for photography activities. Initially, these will be outdoors…
IT HAS BEEN over a year since the Club met in ‘normal’ circumstances. However, with the roll-out of the vaccines and the Government’s easing of lockdown restrictions, we can now look at holding some activities once again.
Albeit restricted to six members at a time, we do hope to start ‘meeting’ once again for photography activities. Initially, these will be outdoors although from *April 12 it may be possible to restart indoor club activities again (6-members-at-a-time socially-distanced workshops).
To begin our journey back to active photography, we are holding a Lens Ball photography walk early evening on Thursday 1 April in the Hedon area. If you would like to attend then you need to book via viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk and we’ll send further details.
Six places available only, but do get in touch anyway, and we can assess what demand there is for such activities.
Note: If you don’t have a Lens Ball, I have a spare that I can clean and sanitise for someone to use? Let me know, please. – Ray Duffill.
Lens Ball – Paul Benson
HEDON VIEWFINDERS: The only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part. The club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach to studying photography.
Latest update and League Table from the Photography Challenge 2021. Not taken part? Enter to take part in our free draw.
More scores from Locked Subjects:
3. Messy Hair.
3. Messy hair.
Two points for the most bemused expression at her messy hair, is JENNY YOUNG.
35. A view from above.
35. A view from above.
The winner of two points in a keenly contested subject is MAGGIE WINGFIELD for her overview of a gull colony.
51. An accident waiting to happen.
51. An accident waiting to happen.
A truly scary accident waiting to happen, is that depicted in JANET BUCKNALL’S photo! She wins two pointss.
57. A neon sign.
57. A neon sign.
Two points are awarded to MIKE REDHEAD for Money Talks.
67. A spider web.
67. A spider web.
Which website has won two points? It is MIKE REDHEAD and his web network!
70. Running water.
70. Running water.
For his excellent composition and long exposure, MIKE REDHEAD wins two points.
76. A winding staircase.
76. A winding staircase.
The two points go to MIKE REDHEAD for his graphic monochrome.
86. Sunny side up.
86. Sunny side up.
Coming ‘sunny side up’ in this challenge today is PAUL BENSON. I like his simple composition matching what became an ‘eggy’ theme. With respect to Jim Uney for interpreting the theme in another less obvious way.
93. Stripes.
93. Stripes.
The best representation of stripes is the natural ones worn by the zebra! Wins another two points for MIKE REDHEAD.
And the current League Table – including the points from above:
Dave Hook
108
Janet Bucknall
103+2= 105
Steve Denniss
70
Gareth Hughes
69
Mike Redhead
46+10= 56
Maggie Wingfield
50+2 = 52
Jenny Young
29+2= 31
Paul Benson
21+2 = 23
Jim Uney
22
Glen Stallard
8
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 5.30pm 25 March 21
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
Not taken part yet? Enter a photo to take part in our free draw for £10.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
Some ideas for your photography – and you could send the photos to us as Photography Challenge entries.
Photography Challenge 2021 update.
Use your imagination to create an image that fits the theme. You can send an entry to us at email viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk – at the very least your photo will automatically enter you into the £10 draw!
These are some subjects that are still open. If you have not entered the competition yet, perhaps these will spark ideas! Send your photos to viewfinders-ttl@gmx.com.
1 Sweatshirt. 1 slot left.
2. Somersault. 2 slots left.
3. Messy Hair.
4. A belly laugh. 2 slots left.
5. Jumping rope. 3 slots left.
6. Shoelaces tied together. 2 slots left.
8. Clouds that look like something else. 1 slot left.
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
RESERVED subjects become UNLOCKED and open to all at 5pm Sat March 13th.
Photography Challenge 2021 update.
Those that haven’t played yet, we have RESERVED a few subjects specifically for you to have a go at:
2. A somersault.
4. A belly laugh
6. Shoelaces tied together
15. A wonderful surprise
24. Hanging laundry
Use your imagination to create an image that fits the theme. You can send an entry to us at email viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk – at the very least your photo will automatically enter you into the £10 draw!
BUT… the Reserved list ends 5pm on Saturday 13 March. The above subjects are then open to claim by other challenge participants!
More points have been awarded in the following LOCKED categories.
36. Something hidden.
36. Something hidden.
And the winner of the two points is JANET BUCKNALL. What is hidden in the darkness!?
46. Dancing.
46. Dancing.
Two points go to MAGGIE WINGFIELD.
64. Graffiti
The two points are awarded to PAUL BENSON for his beautiful capture of Dan Kitchener’s ‘Queen of Colours’.
65. Wild animal.
65. Wild Animal.
Some really cute wild animals – but the ‘wildest’ is the Gorilla by MAGGIE WINGFIELD.
81 Messy wires.
The winner of two points for clearly the messiest wires is DAVE HOOK.
The current League Table (as of 6pm on 12 March 21):
Dave Hook
100+2= 102
£25
Janet Bucknall
93+2= 95
2nd
Steve Denniss
70
3rd
Gareth Hughes
69
4th
Mike Redhead
44
5th
Maggie Wingfield
39+2+2= 43
Jenny Young
26
Jim Uney
22
Paul Benson
20
Glen Stallard
8
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 7am 7 March 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk. The Reserved subjects stop being reserved from 5pm on Saturday 13 March 2021.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
A reminder of our RESERVED subjects for those of you who haven’t played. We award more points. And a League Table update!
Photography Challenge 2021 update.
Firstly we remind those that haven’t played yet, that we have RESERVED a few subjects specifically for you to have a go at:
2. A somersault.
4. A belly laugh
6. Shoelaces tied together
15. A wonderful surprise
24. Hanging laundry
Use your imagination to create an image that fits the theme. You can send an entry to us at email viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk – at the very least your photo will automatically enter you into the £10 draw! Don’t wait too long though, we will open them up to everyone if not taken up soon.
More points have been awarded in the following LOCKED categories.
33. A blur.
33. A blur.
The winner of two points for a photo that includes a couple of Club stars is GLENN STALLARD.
73. Rocks
73 Rocks.
And the winner of two points is GARETH HUGHES.
78 A long time.
78. A long time.
Although Mike’s skeleton really made me chuckle, the winner of two points is DAVE HOOK with his long time with the NHS.
82. A hole in the ground.
82. Hole in the ground.
The two points are awarded to MIKE REDHEAD for his Hole of Horcum landscape.
83. Power lines.
83. Power lines.
A very good selection of photos and difficult to judge. But for composition and symmetry, the two points go to MIKE REDHEAD.
84 Flock of birds.
84. Flock of birds.
The winner of two points for the photo that I think gives a sense of scale to a flock of birds is MAGGIE WINGFIELD.
104 A hiding place.
104. A hiding place.
The winner of the two points could have been Jim Uney for his cheeky hidden plaice (!), but instead, we opted for the child who has found a peculiar hiding place by GARETH HUGHES.
The current League Table (as of 7am on 7 March 21):
Dave Hook
98+2 =100
£25
Janet Bucknall
93
2nd
Steve Denniss
70
3rd
Gareth Hughes
65+2+2= 69
4th
Mike Redhead
40+2+2= 44
5th
Maggie Wingfield
29+2= 31
Jenny Young
24
Jim Uney
22
Paul Benson
18
Glen Stallard
6+2= 8
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 7am 7 March 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – a bonanza of points and the latest League Table.
Photography Challenge 2021 – we have a bonanza of ‘TWO POINTS’ to award in the following LOCKED categories.
7. A different point of view.
7. A different point of view.
And the winner of two points is in a very keenly fought category, is… GARETH HUGHES.
44. A drawing of a photograph or a photograph of a drawing.
44. A drawing of a photograph or a photograph of a drawing.
The winner of two points is GARETH HUGHES.
54. A vacant lot.
54. A vacant lot.
The two points are awarded to JIM UNEY for his historically significant vacant lot!
56. Thinking.
56. Thinking.
The winner should be Dave for using such a thoughtful model – but instead, going to go for the slightly different gargoyle gaze of JANET BUCKNALL.
68. Broken glass.
68. Broken glass.
For his beautiful framed shattered glass, two points go to JIM UNEY.
71. Deserted street.
71. Deserted street.
And the winner of two points is GARETH HUGHES.
The current League Table (as of 3 March, 3.15pm):
Dave Hook
98
£25
Janet Bucknall
88+2= 90
2nd
Steve Denniss
70
3rd
Gareth Hughes
59+6= 65
4th
Mike Redhead
40
5th
Maggie Wingfield
29
Jenny Young
24
Jim Uney
18+4= 22
Paul Benson
16
Glen Stallard
6
Richard Winchester
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 9.15am am Fri 26 Feb 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – and the latest League Table.
Photography Challenge 2021 – the latest update and League Table (as of 9.15am Friday, Feb 26).
The additional points awarded in four of the LOCKED subjects:
18. A chain link fence
18. A chain link fence.
The 2 points with her shadows of a chain link being an element, go to MAGGIE WINGFIELD.
23. Book covers.
23. Book covers.
The 2 points are awarded to GARETH HUGHES. Yes, could be argued more book ‘pages’, but the creative element won me over.
25. Strangers.
25. Strangers.
Strangers on a train or tube win 2 points for STEVE DENNISS.
30. Soft.
30. Soft.
Soft materials, soft focus, and “Aww” type softness – and my 2-point winner for cute softness here is Teddy by JANET BUCKNALL.
The current League Table:
Dave Hook
97
£25
Janet Bucknall
76+2= 78
2nd
Steve Denniss
68+2 = 70
3rd
Gareth Hughes
57+2= 59
4th
Mike Redhead
39
5th
Maggie Wingfield
24+2= 26
Jenny Young
23
Jim Uney
17
Paul Benson
13
Richard Winchester
5
Glenn Stallard
5
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 9.15am am Fri 26 Feb 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – and the latest League Table.
Photography Challenge 2021 – the latest update and League Table (as of 7.30pm am Feb 23).
The additional points awarded in three of the LOCKED subjects:
11. Disappointment.
11. Disappointment.
A very good category and difficult to judge. But for a sheer expression of disappointment the 2 additional points is awarded to STEVE DENNISS.
12. Siblings.
12. Siblings
The 2 points – again based on a great expression – goes to MIKE REDHEAD.
17. Incognito.
17. Incognito.
The 2 points are awarded to GARETH HUGHES.
The current League Table:
Dave Hook
97
£25
Janet Bucknall
73
2nd
Steve Denniss
66+2= 68
3rd
Gareth Hughes
55+2 = 57
4th
Mike Redhead
36+2 = 38
5th
Maggie Wingfield
24
Jenny Young
22
Jim Uney
15
Paul Benson
13
Richard Winchester
5
Glenn Stallard
4
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
League Table 10.00 am Fri 19 Feb 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:
We are the only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.
HAVE a look at our PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 and the latest League Table.
Photography Challenge 2021 – the latest update and League Table (as of 10 am Feb 19).
The additional points awarded in two LOCKED subjects:
94. A Bridge.
94. A Bridge.
The subject winner and the additional 2 points awarded GARETH HUGHES.
95. Fashion.
95. Fashion.
The additional 2 points for his street photography fashion statement subject: STEVE DENNISS.
The current League Table:
Dave Hook
77
£25
Gareth Hughes
53+2 = 55
2nd
Steve Denniss
46+2 = 48
3rd
Janet Bucknall
47
4th
Mike Redhead
29
5th
Maggie Wingfield
23
Jenny Young
21
Paul Benson
12
Jim Uney
8
Mike Bartlett
3
David Pike
2
Malcolm Seville
1
Richard Winchester
1
League Table 10.00 am Fri 19 Feb 21.
Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.
RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.
In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier #photography_challenge_2021
We are the only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.