I've been giving lectures to all manner of groups in the south (and further field) for over 25 years and in that time would give in the region of 20 talks per year. Returning to these clubs is always an enjoyable experience as many who first saw me all those years ago continue to do so to this day with many becoming firm friends. It's great going to a club and seeing so many familiar faces. They, more than anyone else, have watched me grow and develop as a photographer. Over the last few years, however, my number of speaking engagements has dropped considerably to less than half a dozen each year due to the sheer number of photography workshops and overseas tours that I now lead. And so, a while ago I came up with an idea. If I can't go to them, then perhaps they could come to me! Nature has given me so much over the years (much, much more than just a living) and being that I will have a captive audience (pardon the pun!) it seems the perfect opportunity to raise funds for a charitable organisation that do a considerable amount for animal welfare across the globe - the IFAW. The International Fund for Animal Welfare. We are all very much aware of the plight of our planet and animal species that we live alongside need our help, now, more than ever.
"IFAW’s mission is to rescue and protect animals around the world. We rescue individuals, safeguard populations, and preserve habitat. Founded in 1969 in Canada and in the UK in 1981, the International Fund for Animal Welfare saves individual animals, animal populations and habitats all over the world. With projects in more than 40 countries, IFAW provides hands-on assistance to animals in need".
This will be a brand new presentation with many never-before-seen images. The talk will be divided into two parts. The first will include my personal favourites of everyday subjects captured on my local patch of north Kent. Badgers, hares, bluebells and the soul-stirring landscape of the marsh will all be featured. The second part will be devoted to my recent winter adventure to Finnish Lapland where I, along with a good friend, skied and snowshoed its wild interior.
As with all my photography-related talks there'll be lots of information regarding technique and the thought process that lay behind many of the images.
Booking is essential with all net ticket sales being donated to the IFAW
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Please, do come along and support this very worthy cause. However, if you yourself are unable to attend then do inform others about the evening. Fellow camera club members, friends, relatives, colleagues and not forgetting advertising it on facebook, twitter and the like.
Do drop me a line should you wish to have a PDF copy of the poster to distribute or pin onto the club's notice-board.
I know it seems a long way off but it'll soon come around so please, don't delay in purchasing tickets. If nothing else it'll give you a restbite from sitting infront of the TV and being subjected to a continual stream of Christmas adverts!
