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BURY ST EDMUNDS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
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ANNUAL EXHIBITION 16th February -16th March 2026 image descriptions
THE APEX, BURY ST EDMUNDS
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1. Jackie Gilman-Dace
“Summer Aurora over Suffolk”
Taken in Stanton on May 10th 2024, the night we had one of two extremely rare huge solar storms. What made this one also special is that it was May so the fields were covered in wild flowers, which are unusual in photos of Aurora due to this mainly being seen during the winter months when the nights are longer and darker.
The image was taken with a very short exposure for a night sky image, of just 4 seconds with an ISO of 500 due to the huge amount of light in the sky.
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2. Jackie Gilman-Dace
“Aurora over Happisburgh Lighthouse”
Happisburgh Lighthouse was taken on October 10th 2024 on the second extreme and rare solar storm of 2024. The whole sky was full of colour for the whole night. This was taken around Зam using a 10 second exposure with ISO 2000.
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3. John Feveyear
“Maria Herrera Celebrating Her Win”
This is Maria riding through the paddock, celebrating with the fans, at Donington Park, last July. She had just won one of the support races at the World Superbike meeting. This was taken with my Canon R6 MkII. The settings were 1/1000sec at f8.
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4. Charles Coldrey
“Polo Challenge”
Taken during a polo match at Lode, near Cambridge. Two players were competing for the ball and I have enjoyed adding a little texture to the image in order to hide the busy background. For this I used a Sony A7IV and Sony 200-600 lens.
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5. Chris Cross
“Tour of Great Britain”
With last years race passing through Thurston, this was an ideal opportunity to get an action shot of the lead riders. Positioning myself on a sharp bend, the riders leaned their bikes through the corner giving a sense of speed.
Fuji XH2s 91mm F3.2 ISO160
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6. Lester Draper
"P51 D Mustang”
Originally designed in 1940 the P51 D was considered to be the definitive version of this long range single seat second world war fighter. Used by many countries, one of its main roles was as fighter escort. Its range and performance was able to compete with the Luftwaffe fighters. Taken at a local summer air show.
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7. Ronnie Petch
“Hellebore”
This hellebore flower was growing in my garden in Winter; I cut the bloom off and took it indoors to create this high key image. I liked the effect, enabling you to see the skeletal details of the leaf in greater detail.  The hellebore tends to bow its head down in the garden so after picking I was able to place it with the head up showing the flower in detail. I used a Canon R5 camera with a light pad and torch to highlight the detail
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8. Steve Le Grys
“The Scallop at Aldeburgh, Suffolk”
This is a 10x8 glass plate photograph taken using the Wet Collodion process that was developed in 1851 by Fredrick Scott Archer.
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9. Kevin Williams
“Sycamore Gap Now Deceased”
The image of Sycamore was captured a few months prior to its demise A stunning tree lost to a generation.
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10. Jo Rhodes
“The Last Leaf”
A bitterly cold February. Snow had fallen, the silhouette of this tree stood out and there was only 1 leaf left on a branch.
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11. Jamie Dalrymple
“Arch of Oaks”
This photograph was taken in an ancient woodland called 'The Thicks' at Staverton near
Woodbridge. This autumnal scene depicts how the shape of the trunks and branches of these ancient oaks form an arch stretching into the distance.
Settings Canon R5 RF 24 to 105 focal length 50mm 1/4s at f 9.0; ISO 400
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12. Jaclyn Mansfield
“Autumn Glow”
Taken November 2025 in the Lake District just outside Keswick
ICM image - Olympus EM1Mk2
A single shot of the scene did not show the Autumn Glow as well as the ICM version which gives a warmer more surreal feel to the image.
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13. James H Langlois
“The Old Oak Tree”
This took me a number of years to get the conditions right. Taken on a cold frosty day with the fallen leaves still with colour, at the base of the tree.
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14. Carol Clark
“Buttercups and Daisies”
Taken in springtime, the common in Mellis is an explosion of colour with the yellow buttercups interspersed with white ox eye daisies as far as the eye can see.
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15. Mark Burgess
“Krka Falls”
Krka falls are one of many National Parks in Croatia - you get to the Park via a boat and once landed you have approximately 2.5 miles of hiking through many cascades and waterfalls.
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16. Dale Reynolds
“The Enchanted Forest”
Mist drifts through tall, blurred trees as faint sparks of light shimmer between them, hinting at hidden magic. A quiet green glow invites the wanderer into a realm where the unseen feels close and wonder lingers in the air. A composite of 3 images - Thetford forest, a starry sky and waves at Dunwich beach, blended together. Not AI.
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17. Moira Gallagher
“Symphony in Purple”
Natures Geometry. Hundreds of individual blooms form a single perfectly balanced sphere - Highlighting the precise geometry and complexity found within natural growth. Nature never fails to amaze
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18. Sally Coldrey
“Spring Blossom”
I captured this image at Chippenham Park when the spring flowers were emerging. This small branch had blooms from the smallest bud to full-blown flowers. For this I used an OM1 with a 2.8 mm macro lens. I shot this at 1/1,000 f4.0 ISO 800
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19. Margaret Randall
“Sunflower Red King”
Having grown this sunflower from seed I particularly liked the unusual seedhead.
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20. Jo Rhodes
“Before the Breeze Takes Them”
Take the time to really observe the intricacies of a simple Dandelion and this is what you will see.
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21. Justin Minns
“Sea of Barley”
Swaying in the wind, the field of barley surrounding Happisburgh Lighthouse were reminiscent of the waves on the sea below.
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22. Alan Chaplin
“The Gathering Storm”
A view of Char Cottage on the lakeside at Buttermere
f16 / iso100 / 6 sec exposure
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23. Carol Martin
“Kim”
I wanted to bring out the character in the model's face so processed it to give him that lived in' look!
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24. Justin Minns
“A Lonely View”
This was taken on the Great Ridge in the Peak District on a morning when the mist in the Hope Valley seemed to be overflowing and engulfing the hills and views like this were fleeting.
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25. Ian Petch
“Reflective Sunset’
Taken on a recent trip to Portland Bill.
Canon R5 24-105mm Lens ISO 250 F7.1 1/60 sec 30mm
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26. Mike Randall
“Woodbridge Sun Rise”
This was taken early one morning of the Woodbridge Tide Mill. Getting there early enabled me to judge the right time to press the shutter so as to get the sun just as it appeared over the trees.
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27. Carol Clark
“Misty Meadow”
The mist on the meadows at Wortham Ling, a scene I drive past every day but seldom is it more beautiful than this.
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28. David Feuerhelm
“The Setting Sun at Durdle Door”
Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset; this was taken in the evening after the sun has sunk below the horizon. I loved the colours in the sky and their reflections in the sea.
Nikon D850, 16-35mm lens at 18mm; 0.5 sec at F16 ISO 64
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29. Peter Elsdon-Dean
“Curious Mr Fox”
While out on a bike ride in Leicestershire this dog fox (Male) came wandering my way. He parked himself right in front of me, as if to say "can you take my photograph please", before disappearing off into the hedgerow once again.
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30. Peter Elsdon-Dean
“First Emergence”
After a couple hours of patiently waiting outside the entrance of a badger set I know very well, in a woodland based in Suffolk this beautiful sow (female) was the first to emerge for the evening.
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31. John Feveyear
“Winterton Seal Pup”
This was taken last December in the dunes in front of the main beach at Winterton. Whilst most of the newborn pups were on the beach, this one had strayed, which was keeping the seal wardens busy, as they kept the public at a respectful distance. Taken on my Canon R6 MkII. The settings were 1/1000 at f6.3. The ISO was 2500 and this shows how remarkable modern cameras are at high ISO settings. There is very limited noise in the picture and I haven’t used any ‘noise reduction’ software.
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32. Chris Cross
“Red Squirrel on Brownsea Island”
Brownsea Island is one of the few places in England where you can still find red squirrels. I was fortunate to be there in June last year and found several in their natural habitat.
Fuji XH2s 261mm F5 ISO1000
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33. Glenda Taylor
“Red Squirrel”
Photo taken at Shap, Penrith in Cumbria while on holiday. 
Camera: Canon 90D F/5; ISO 800; 1/30 sec
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34. Ian Petch
“Silver Washed Fritillary”
Taken at Bradfield words I was concentrating on the one with the small bug when another kindly flew into the image.
Canon R5 100-500mm Lens ISO 1250 F9 1/1000 sec
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35. Jaclyn Mansfield
“Black Eyed Beauty”
Taken at Devils Dyke near Newmarket race course very early one morning.
Close Image - Olympus EM1Mk2
The Background being so dark was a happy result of using the wrong ISO! Photography a constant learning curve!
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36. Chris Drakes
“Bumble Bee on Comfrey”
I was wandering around Lackford Lakes, watching insects, when I noticed this Bumble Bee hovering around wild Comfrey flowers and feeding on them. As I focussed on it, it flew upside down under this flower and was about to land as I took this photo.
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37. Kevin Williams
“Dawn Liaison”
Chalkhills blues taken on Devils Dyke, Cambridgeshire on an early July Morning.
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38. David Feuerhelm
“On Top of a Small World”
Happisburgh Lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast.  I liked this because the lighthouse gives the appearance of being surrounded by a sea of barley. I used a fish eye lens to exaggerate the curvature of the horizon.
Nikon D750, 16mm fisheye lens; 1/500 sec at F10 ISO 100
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39. Margaret Randall
“Boats at Blakeney”
Taken on a summers day I liked the composition of the boats and the meandering river.
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40. Dale Reynolds
“Sentinel in The Swell”
Stillness in motion - where the sea forgets and the sentinel remembers. This image was taken at Cart Gap, Norfolk at high tide. It is a long second exposure to blur the water as it washes around the rocks.
Taken with a Nikon D7500, 10-24mm lens setup on a tripod, set to 20mm, f/14, 25 seconds and ISO 100
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41. Kathy Drakes
“Holkham Beach,Norfolk.”
I love Holkham beach but find it difficult to photograph because of the vastness of it. This panorama, taken on a June day with perfect lighting, just seems to capture that vastness, with just a small figure with a dog to give a sense of scale.
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42. Alan Earl
"Lion Creek Marsh”
Lion Creek Marsh, a tidal estuary which feeds into the river Crouch. The weathered boathouse sits on stilts and is a well known landmark- often photographed because of calm water, reflections and dramatic skies.
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43. Jenny Bradley
“Winter Walk on Wells Next To The Sea”
Took this photo a few years ago and it reminded me over family's over Xmas Holiday going for winter walks on the Norfolk coast which we use to do as family years ago.
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44. John McCarthy
“Wave Power”
A recent Cornish storm gave me the opportunity to capture this set of breaking waves. l've captured the raw power of Mother Nature, exploding with pure force. I also like the shape of a sea serpents head, mouth open, as if lying down to rest
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45.Mick Mansfield
“Crummock Water”
The tranquility of the lake with the imposing sky took my eye & I knew this would make a great photograph, but to achieve this image I had to take 2 shots & join them together in Photoshop.  Taken on a Nikon Z8 with 24-120mm f4 lens, settings f5.6, 1/60 27mm, ISO 320
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46. Jan Butler
“Storm at Sea”
I went to visit a friend who lives in East Sussex , and during those few days there was a terrific  storm.  She lives near Newhaven so we took  a walk down to the seafront  to view the crashing waves. This shot is of the lighthouse, which guides the passenger ferries into Newhaven harbour, with the waves  crashing over the pierhead called the Newhaven Arm.Taken on a Panasonic DC-G9 using a Leica  lens DG100 – 400. Exposure   1/3200  at  f6.3
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47. Paul Smith
“White-Tailed Eagle & Hooded Crow Confrontation"
Captured in Hungary during the winter. This White-Tailed Eagle was feeding on a Brown Hare and being harassed by this Hooded Crow.
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48. Ivor Ottley
“A Study in Colour”
A pheasant in all its finery photographed in early morning light. I used a very shallow depth of field to blur out the vibrant colourful reeds in the background to  create something of a painted feel.
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49. Charles Coldrey
“Wagtail Hunting a Fly”
This was taken during a break in a polo match. I was watching swallows and wagtails hunting for food over the polo pitch and took the opportunity to practice some panning shots at these fast moving birds. Sony A7IV and Sony 200-600 lens
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50. Sue Jones
“Snettisham Spectacular”
This image of oyster catchers was taken on the beach at Snettisham with a few hundred other people. There are only a few times a year when the inward tide is high enough to push the birds towards the shore until they take off.
Canon R5 - RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1 L USM 1/2000 sec, F8, ISO 2000
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51. Kathy Drakes
“Lake Vidraru, Romania”
We were on a road trip in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania.
We turned a corner and crossed a dam and this vista opened out before us. It is an artificial lake created by one of the highest dams in Europe. The boat in the right-hand corner helps to give an idea of the size of the lake.
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52. Alan Earl
“Sunrise at Thorpe Bay” 
Photograph taken early morning to capture the sunrise. This created a feeling of calm, quiet and peacefulness. The surface of the mud gives a ripple texture, typical of receding tide patterns.
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53. Bob Butler
“Austrian Alps”
This image taken above the morning inversion layer showing the mountains disappearing into the distance.
OM1 40mm f4 1/4000 sec
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54. Jenny Bradley
“Summer Walk on Beach in Zanzibar”
This was a beach at Pongwe which was different every day with fishermen with nets daily fishing and wildlife. Was an amazing place to just watch and relax by the sea.
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55. Mick Mansfield
“Rydal Water”
We went out early to see if we could catch a sunrise, but instead we were rewarded by a very misty morning & this was the scene I saw. I just loved that the reflection stood out more than the real scene, even to the point of being able to see the rocks under the water.
Taken on a Nikon Z8 with 24-120mm f4 lens, settings f8, 1/20, 46mm, ISO 250
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56. John McCarthy
“Ripples"
Taken from the Ulswater steamer as the sun shone low across the bow waves.
The light has produced a metallic looking set of ripples, with one breaking gently over.
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57. Chris Drakes
“Common Kestrel with Dragonfly”
I was in Bernard's Hide at Lackford Lakes, when I noticed this Common Kestrel flying along the near bank. I managed to track it and capture a set of eight photos, as it flew past. It was only when I got home, that I noticed it had caught a dragonfly in its talons and had ripped the body off with its beak whilst in flight.
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58. Paul Smith
“Marsh Harrier Confrontation”
During the Spanish winter, Marsh Harriers gather in large numbers to feed on carrion. These two were fighting over a rabbit.
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59. Philip Earl
“Puffin”
This image was taken while walking on the Inner Farne Islands in June, having taken a boat trip from Seahouses. Sand eels were very plentiful so there were good numbers of Puffin.
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60. Mark Burgess
“Looking Out to Sea”
Taken at Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire that is a RSPB sanctuary.
There are many different sea birds to be seen (Puffins, Gannets,
Kittiwakes and Guillemots live life on the edge).
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61. Ivor Ottley
“HELP!!”
Taken at Lackford lakes , Suffolk. A fish levitates between the beak of a Kingfisher…looks out at us the viewer with a resigned look on its face. HELP!!    Second later it is turned and swallowed head first…GULP!!
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62. Chris Carrol-Davis
“Diving Kingfisher”
This picture was taken under the expert guidance of a professional nature photographer that had set up a custom-made kingfisher diving pool alongside the River Alde.
The fast action was easy to miss, but thankfully the kingfisher had young to feed so made lots of visits.
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63. Ann Burton
“Winters Tale”
Photographing dawn in the Scottish highlands is like opening a present; you arrive early not knowing what you are going to receive and sometimes you are disappointed. However, on a few, very special occasions the sky works its magic and gradually something incredible emerges. The day of this photo was possibly the best I have ever seen. I remember being so thrilled that my hands were practically shaking....from excitement more than cold.
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64. Richard Ellis
“Vestrahorn”
Vestrahorn is one of Iceland's most striking and unforgettable mountains.
Located on the Stokknes Peninsula, it offers a backdrop of jagged peaks and black sand beaches.
Nikon D500 with Tokina 11-16 f2.8 lens at 11mm, f10 and 0.6sec. 100 ISO. Tripod
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65. Charles Phillips
“Glacial Ice in Dawn Light”
The ice blocks fracture from the face of the glacier and are deposited into a glacial lagoon before being carried out to sea. The incoming tide then deposits the ice onto the beach. Compression over centuries expels oxygen from the ice, this affects light transmission through the ice, resulting in the distinctive blue colour.
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66. Charles Phillips
“Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon”
Formed by melting ice from the Breiğamerkurjökull glacier, icebergs separate from the glacier, floating on the deep, blue lagoon before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Here they wash up as sparkling ice chunks on the adjacent Diamond Beach (Fjallsárlón). In the 1930's the glacier flowed directly into the sea, but owing to global warming, glacial recession has occurred at an ever increasing rate, and the lagoon has increased in size fourfold since the 1970’s.
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67. Richard Ellis
“Vik Church”
Perched above the village of Vik I Myrdal on Iceland's southern coast, the church was rebuilt in the 1930’s. It's white walls stand out against the towering snow dusted cliffs. Nikon D500 with Nikon 70-200 f4 lens at 82mm, f5.6 and 1/25sec. 100 ISO. Tripod.
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68. Jamie Dalrymple
“Ice Sea Light”
This was taken on a beach in Iceland where small ice bergs from a nearby glacier are washed up onto the beach. I like the play of the early morning light on the ice bergs and the sea spray.
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69. Ann Burton
“Penguin Love”
The behaviour of penguins as couples is delightful to witness. They mate for life and are as loyal, affectionate and long suffering as it is possible to be. This pair of African penguins put a smile on my face. They were photographed in the Cape province, South Africa, in grass and I have used processing techniques to neutralise the colour of the grass, leaving all of the focus on the beautiful eyes of the penguins.
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70. Julie Moore
“Recession in Grey”
Taken on a visit to the Isle of Skye in early 2025.
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71. Sue Jones
“Resting at Horsey  - Norfolk”
This image was taken in on a cold breezy day in December 2025 as a safe distance as not to disturb the seals.
Canon R5 - RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1 L USM. 1/40sec, 1S0 100
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72. Alan Chaplin
“Where Boats Go to Die”
A fine art style image of the boat wrecks at Pin Mill.
10 stop ND filter /  f8/ iso100/105 sec exposure
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73. Jo Sweetman
“Lion Having an Afternoon Siesta”
Taken in Serengeti Park Tanzania October 2025 It was amazing to be so close to the lion and he wasn't phased by us at all.
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74. Jo Sweetman
“Follow my Leader “
Taken in Serengeti Park Tanzania October 2025 .
These were part of a huge herd.
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75. Lester Draper
“Bad Hair Day”
RSPB Minsmere, known for its bird population also has a handful of Konik ponies which help maintain the ecological balance in the reserve. They are used to visitors and are happy to come close. This head shot was taken on a cold winter's day when birds seemed to be few in number. Always something to see at Minsmere.
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76. Carol Street
“O Rei” (The King)
The king of all that he surveys. This beautiful stallion was a dream to photograph at a magnificent rural estate and stud farm not far from Lisbon.
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77. Julie Moore
“Two Zebras”
Taken whilst on a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania
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78. Carol Street
“Dancing in the Clouds”
I was privileged to photograph some stunning Lusitano horses in Portugal last year. Whilst we enjoyed beautiful locations and scenery, l've had fun using some artistic licence with this image to create something a little different.
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79. Sally Coldrey
“Lloyds of London”
This image was taken on a trip to the city of London.  I felt inspired as the tall buildings created a towering presence around me. I used an OM1 with a 12-40mm lens set at 1/200 sec , f16, ISO200.
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80. Bob Butler
“Amsterdam Morning”
This image was taken on a misty morning in Amsterdam, showing the line of bridges along the canal and only a duck moving in the water.
OM1 30mm f4 1/60 sec
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81. Philip Earl
“View From Tower Bridge”
I liked the contrast between the very old buildings and the new architecture, which surprisingly sat comfortably together. Luckily, the interesting sky added something extra to this well known view'.
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82. Steve Le Grys
“Whiskey Decanter, A Still Life”
This is a 10x8 glass plate photograph taken using the Wet Collodion process that was developed in 1851 by Fredrick Scott Archer.
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83. Ronnie Petch
“Hellebore & Iris”
This hellebore and miniature iris flower were growing in my garden in Winter; I cut the blooms off and brought them indoors to create this high key image.           I liked the effect, enabling you to see the skeletal details of both the leaf and blossom in greater detail.I used a Canon R5 camera with a light pad and torch to highlight the detail.
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84. Moira Gallagher
“Reed Reflections”
Taken on a dull overcast day. Reflections in still water transform reeds into bold lines and abstract patterns, creating a simple study of shape, balance and contrast.
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85. James H Langlois
“The Aldeburgh Scallop”
A memorial to the composer, Sir Benjamin Britten. The picture was taken at night, long exposure, and with a clear sky.
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86. Jan Butler
“Shadows in Bath City””
I was lucky enough to visit Bath on a sunny day and spotted these  shadows of parallel lines  created by the  columns in the town centre. It seemed too good a shot  to miss .  A bonus was the gentleman who appeared at the end of the path,  just as I pressed the shutter. Taken on a Panasonic DMC G80 using a Lumix lens  G Vario 12-60. Exposure 1/400 at f7.1
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87. Carol Martin
“I Could Do With a New Tie”
This was taken on a night shoot in Cambridge, I love interesting shop windows when they are lit up at night.
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88. Glenda Taylor
“Pop of Blue!”
Photo taken on a photography trip to Brick Lane, London.  The model was on a photo shoot; she was happy for us to take a few shots.
Camera: Canon EOS 80D  F/4; ISO 100; 1/100
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89. Chris Carrol-Davis
“Breaking the Bank”
This whimsical picture is a mix of technical photography and creative photomontage. The shattering of the piggy bank was captured using high-speed camera flash lights triggered by a microphone that picked up the noise of the hammer impact. The composition of the piggy banks and expressions on their faces were created using Photoshop. Three piggy banks were harmed in the making of this image.
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90. Mike Randall
​​​​​​​“Yellow Peril”
I was drawn to this car by the bright yellow, and a bright day made it stand out.
It was taken at Snetterton Race Track when they were holding an American car event.

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