Wayland Men's Shed
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Photography Group - The Shutterists
We are an artistic group with an un-written modus operandi of "For fun"
The Shutterists activities include;
1. Regular outings to photogenic places
2. Learning and improving our camera handling
3. Embracing other creative artistic media
The Shutterists allows all camera types, including mobile phones/tablets. However cameras are not a pre-requisite, for example, one of our keen members will attend outings with his charcoal and sketch pad. Shutterist Outings generally take in a coffee, food and even the odd beer – it’s a social trip as much as a photographic one and we all share friendly banter.
After ‘Shutterist Outings’ a competition is held for the best image of the day. The Winner will receive ‘The Terry Knight Photo Group Trophy’. The Winner retains this Trophy until the next outing at which time a new Winner will be announced and the Trophy is passed on accordingly. The Trophy is awarded in tribute to Terry Knight, one of our original photo group members who sadly passed away in 2019.
If any of the above is of interest, or you have any questions, come see us at the SHED.
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Blakeney Point – 4th July 2018
Terry Knight (left), Steve Franz (middle) and Stewart Haile
Latest News From The Shutterists
The Shutterists Plans For 2026:
For 2026 we welcome a new leader in Stewart Haile who has great plans. Following our November meeting, and discussions, Stewart is reintroducing the monthly challenge. Details of this can be found by clicking the button below. We also have a list of provisional places to visit each month over 2026, again click on the button to see the list.
June Outing 2nd June: Orford Ness - National Trust
For this month we thought we would visit the National Trust site at Orfordness in Suffolk. This month’s trip involved only 4 members going. Bob very kindly offered to drive and we left Watton at 8pm. We had to be at Orford for 10-35 as we had to book a ferry to get us across to the Ness. Fortunately, we arrived in good time and managed to get a cup of coffee at the riverside café before getting the ferry. If you are ever around this area, the café is very good in a superb location.
When we left Watton the temperature was already mid to high 20’s, but on arrival in Orford there was a lovely sea breeze and the temperature was about 21 degrees, and it stayed like this all day,
really nice.
On arrival on the Ness, you immediately notice the unique landscape. It is so different and the abandoned military buildings add to the mystical atmosphere. We were given a briefing from a NT guide, and was told because of nesting birds, there was only one route available for us to walk. So off we went and eventually walked about 8 km. All sorts of wildlife were available to see which kept us interested as well as the changing landscape. You kept on wondering what it must have been when the site was active.
Evidently the Ness has been occupied since medieval times but became really busy during the First World War when an airdrome was built on the Ness. Building up to World War Two, the development of RDF, leading to RADAR took place. Between 1953 and 1966 six large test cells and most of the other buildings were built to carry out environmental tests on the atomic bomb. These tests were designed to mimic the rigours to which a weapon might be subjected before detonation, and included vibration, extremes of temperature, shocks and G forces. The MOD sold Orford Ness
to the National Trust in 1993.
All in all, we had a great day and at the end we returned to the Riverside Café to finish with cake and coffee to complete the day.
Al Middleton kindly accepted the invitation to be a judge and John Ford’s image was chosen as the winner –as the image was brighter and the brickwork doesn’t dominate as the others.
Personally, I hope all can see the joke played!
John Fords Image
The winners from the trip to Southwold
Gold
"Southwold Pier"
By
Steve Fransz
"Dramatic and moody, conveying
a feeling of high drama.”
Silver
“Locked In Love”
Shot by:
Stewart Haile
"A classic Old Masters style composition of light, colours, and texture."
Bronze
“Peek-A-Boo”
Shot by:
Al Middleton
“A sudden moment of stillness
amidst calming colours"
