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Chorley Photographic Society, Chorley, Lancs, UK.

SOME USEFUL PHOTOGRAPHIC LINKS & PLACES TO VISIT
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Places to Visit (see below for more)
White Coppice, Anglezarke & Rivington
Martin Mere wildfowl and wetlands trust
North West England - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Widlife Trust nature reserves in the Northwest
The Forestry Commission + guide to the Autumn colours
Grand Canyon USA History of Photography
Astley Hall, Chorley
ePHOTOzine
Photography Groups
L&CPU (Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union)
Lancashire Monochrome, based in Leyland.
Lancashire Digital group, based in Leyland.
the Disabled Photographer's Society Website
SLIC - formerly South Lancashire Imaging Club
Royal Photographic Society N.W. Region
Holidays and Courses
John & Carol Fairclough
Fotographic Images."Fotographic Images" will be running throughout the forthcoming year and felt that these (along with the discounts) may be especially of interest to the members of your camera club.
PHOTO WORKSHOPS & SHORT BREAKS
with Phil & Gwen Charnock FRPSs, EFIAPs
Natural History & Photographic Courses at 14 centres throughout the UK. Run by the Field Studies Council to help people discover, explore, understand and be inspired by the natural environment. To request a brochure visit
www.field-studies-council.org
Landscape photography and digital imaging - HF Holidays
Lakeland Photographic Holidays
A brilliant place for photographers of all levels
Photography Locations - UK, USA, Europe
Landscape and Wildlife Photographic Tours
Magazines and publications
Beyond the Lens is the essential guide to rights,
ethics and business practice in professional photography.
Welcome to Professional Photographer
Amateur Photographer - The world's number one weekly photography magazine
Photography books from Amazon (on-line)
Photography Monthly
 
 

 

Photographers
Simon Booth Photography
Pictures that reveal the true beauty of nature, and our environment
Dr David Butcher ARPS
Mad about Monochrome
James Hardy of Chorley Photographic Society
His own gallery if images
Ken Rockwell
plus a great article on film v. digital
Charles Meacham. Outdoor Photography webite of the month - November 05
'Professor' Mervyn Heard.
Magic Lantern Shows.
This is whre AV started and some
of the original stuff is just as entertaining
Tom Bullock - USA
BBC Photographer of the Year 2005: The final
Tips to improve your photography
Here are some easy to follow photoshop notes.
Clive teaches photoshop and has a huge amount of tips and tutorials
Check them out.
PHOTO WORKSHOPS & SHORT BREAKS
with Phil & Gwen Charnock FRPSs, EFIAPs
Relation between aperture and shutter speed
Studio Lighting Techniques
Cavendish Photography. Slides from digital image files.
Microquiz. Slides from digital image files
Studio Lighting Techniques
Basketball Photography by Jerry Lodriguss
Canon's new educational website, lots of useful hints and tips for users of
of Digital SLR's
Pictures to exe the best software around for preparing digital slide presentations
A Digital Picture of Britain - How to Take Good Photos
Taking Great Pictures - Kodak guide
Turtle Photography - Photos of a nautical theme
Photographic Suppliers
Kee-Jet Limited comes recommended by other club members.
For all your computer consumables
Ink cartridges, printing paper, mount board etc....
Paul Graham Laboratory - local Digital Colour Specialist
7dayshop.com - Online Store
Peak Imaging mail order pro-am photographic and digital imaging centre

 

   
 

More Places to Visit

  Photograph birds of Prey in a natural environment
Raptor Vision ltd are offering days specifically designed for photographers.
You will be able to:
incorporate the surrounding features of the moor
use natural objects to perch the birds
photograph the birds flying towards you
frame the birds feeding their prey
Birds include - Common Buzzard, Peregrine falcon, Golden eagle, Kestrel, European Eagle Owl, Red Kite, plus many more.
For more information visit www.raptorvision.co.uk
2nd July to 30th Nov 2006 The Another Place Figures - Antony Gormley
Don't miss them they are spectacular!!!
A new sculpture by Angel of the North artist Antony Gormley will be on view on Crosby beach.
Another Place consists of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea.
Sat 16th Sep 2006 Knowsley Safari Park - visit organised by the RPS NW - includes conducted tour by Penny Boyd (Knowsley Park Official Photographer) - max 30 places - contact Tony Myers info@firepix.com ***
APR-OCT Tuesday-Saturday 11-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm. NOV-MAR Saturday & Sunday
11-5pm.
Hall i' th' Wood
Green Way
off Crompton Way
Bolton
BL1 8UA
A typical late medieval merchant's house and former home of Samuel Crompton
who invented the Spinning Mule. Features displays of Crompton's life, his
workroom, Lancashire kitchen, oak panelling and Stuart and Georgian
furniture.
tel: (01204) 332370
fax: (01204) 332215
e-mail: museum.customerservices@bolton.gov.uk
internet: www.boltonmuseums.org.uk
Opening
High Season - 08.30 - 20.30
Low Season 08.30 - 16.30
High Season: 08.30-20.30. Low Season: 08.30-16.30
Manchester Airport Aviation Viewing Park
Wilmslow Old Road
Manchester Airport Ringway
Manchester
M90 1QX
tel: (0161) 904 7460
If the family want to see planes close up, the aviation viewing park is for
them. In addition to great views of planes taking off and landing, there are
picnic sites, refreshments, toilets, an aviation shop and small visitor
centre. The rest of the site has wildlife interests and everthing is
wheelchair or pushchair accessible. The park is home to concorde, the
world's most famous aircraft, an Avro RJX 100 and a DC-10 Exhbit.
  Tatton Park
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 6QN
England's most complete historic estate with mansion, 50 acre gardens,
traditional working farm, medieval Old Hall, 1000 acres of deer park. Also 2
lakes, adventure playground and self-service restaurant.
Opening Check the website for opening times.
tel: (01625) 534400
fax: (01625) 534403
e-mail: tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
internet: www.tattonpark.org.uk
Stadium opens at 6.00pm, restaurants open at 6.30pm and racing usually
begins at 7.25pm.
Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium
Kirkmanshulme Lane
Manchester
M18 7BA
Greyhound Stadium incorporating a 400-cover restaurant, 2 executive suites,
6 licensed bars and 2 fast food outlets. The stadium operates its own
totalisator betting and also has track bookmakers. Speedway takes place on
Monday nights. The venue is ideal for individuals and groups between 10 and
200 for corporate entertainment. It is a night out with a difference.
Greyhound racing takes place on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Ten
Stockcar meetings are also held throughout the year, please phone for
details.
tel: 0870 840 7557
fax: 0870 840 7525
e-mail: bvreserve@gralimited.co.uk
internet: www.bellevuestadium.co.uk
Contacts
Booking
Mr John Gilburn
General Manager
tel: 0870 840 7557
e-mail: johngilburn@gralimited.co.uk
Description
Greyhound Stadium incorporating a 400-cover restaurant, 2 executive suites,
6 licensed bars and 2 fast food outlets. The stadium operates its own
totalisator betting and also has track bookmakers. Speedway takes place on
Monday nights. The venue is ideal for individuals and groups between 10 and
200 for corporate entertainment. It is a night out with a difference.
Greyhound racing takes place on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Ten
Stockcar meetings are also held throughout the year, please phone for
details.
   

 

 

 

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