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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.
The March Outing: Lavenham – 25th March
We had three cars, Al Middleton, Grahame Andrews and Stewart Haile kindly drove. The weather was
glorious, bright blue skies but with a very chilling wind.
We left Watton around 09:15 and agreed to meet at the market street car park.
There are numerous cafes in Lavenham but the one I chose was closed so we just popped into Chilli & Chives, literally next door. Excellent food and drink but oh so expensive.
After suitable refreshments, we left the café and naturally dispersed into smaller groups so as to wander through the village. It really is like taking a step back in time. It is nestled in the heart of the Suffolk countryside and surrounded by ancient woodlands and rolling countryside, Lavenham is one of the most important and best-preserved Medieval villages in England. It has tiny streets lined with timber-framed buildings, and over 300 listed buildings, some dating back to the 14th Century. A street photographers paradise, if you will, despite too many parked cars blocking that perfect image
Lunch was booked for 14:30, however in the meantime some of us sort warmth in the Cock Pub, as the day was bright but bitterly cold. Eventually it was decided to bring lunch forward, so we met in the Greyhound. We were served great food, with great service and I am sure we would recommend the establishment.
Upon returning home, I opened the ‘Best Photograph of the day competition’ to all Shutterists that made this trip. I invited Mr Neil Rowe, who unfortunately could not make the trip, to be our judge. The group submitted a total of 8x images. The result of his deliberations follow below.”
The winners from the trip to Lavenham
Gold
"The Twig House"
By
Mark Tindale
“A lovely old house made very atmospheric being black & white. The “twigs” adding interest to the shot.”
Silver
“Lavenham Lamp”
Shot by:
Steve Fransz
“Again, a shot where being in black & white enhances the picture. The cobwebs add interest to it as well with interesting clouds behind.”
Bronze
“Lovely Lavenham in the Spring”
Shot by:
John Parling
“Having visited Lavenham many times, this photo shows how wonderful the houses are in the village. Great shapes which can be seen in the old buildings.”
