World Image issue 29 February 2016

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National and Regional Management 

Gordon Longmead - England - CEO 

Peter Hogel - Uganda - Deputy CEO 

Scott Hurd - Namibia 

Tom Coetzee - South Africa 

Paul Welch—Australia 

Steve Cook - USA 

Robert Murray - Scotland 

Rabi Chandra Pokharel - Nepal 

Tina Andreasson - Sweden and Mexico 

Jack Glisson - Kentucky USA 

Rodger Lee - Steam Punk Events 

In This Issue: 

3 World Image Magazine and the Peoples Photographic Society 

Uganda 

4 Breakfast on the Nile by Gordon Longmead 

5 My Friend…Your Seemingly Terrifying Neighbour by Petit Hogel 

8 Cruising on the Nile by Gordon Longmead 

13 Clothing Designs by Flavia Mukisa, Kampala 

15 A Study in Nature - Kingfisher - Pictures by Scott Latham 

16 A Study in Nature - Wildlife of America by Larry Hitchins 

17 Wild Horses of Namibia - Pictures by Scott Hurd 

18 The Water Cycle - Rain to River to Seas to Rain 

20 Winter Chills 

22 Kerala Fishermen - Story in Pictures by Robert Murray 

24 Tamron 150 - 600 User Review by Gordon Longmead 

25 A Study in Greyscale - Sporty Types - Pictures by Alan Griffiths 

26 Wildlife of the World - Birds of a Feather 

28 The Netherlands, Limburg by Paul Weijenberg 

31 Unusual Image by Kevin W. Moore 

32 Portrait Pro, Issue 15 - Review by Gordon Longmead 

35 A Study in Nature - Jay, Nuthatch, Yellow Wagtail and Dunnock - Pictures by Scott Latham 

36 Wildlife Borneo - Another Day in Paradise 1 - Sabah Reef by Gary Bridger 

38 The Beauty of Landscape 

40 Exploring Patagonia - Dawn over the top of Fitzroy by Michal Shmelev, Russia 

41 Renaissance Faire in Sterling, New York By Monroe Payne 

42 A Day With the Wolves Pictures by Rodger Lee 

43 South Africa, Hluhluwe – Imfolozi Game Reserve by Ian Bales-Smith 

49 Photo Study of Tanzania by Paul Nanyaro 

50 Away From the City, America by Larry Hitchins 

51 The Societies Show, London 

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Cover Weaver Bird by Gordon Longmead 


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Uganda 

Breakfast on the Nile 

By Gordon Longmead 

Imagine the sun rising over the calm reflections on 

the river, the fishing boats are already out, and even 

their movement fails to disturb the tranquil waters. 

In the reeds other birds are watching as we begin 

the breakfast feast, they are watching for unwary 

insects that may fly past. 

The approaching sunrise perculates through the 

morning river mist giving the world a purple hue. 

The damselflies still hang like a ball in the air, the 

dark shadow of a bird dives to the water and skims 

across the surface snatching away the insects. 

So the sun rises above the hidden horizon behind 

this place and another day of safari begins. After a 

short visit to Murchison we leave and travel south to 

the Ziwa Rhino Sanctury. 


My Friend…Your Seemingly Terrifying Neighbour. 

Petit Hogel 

I want to tell you a story about my friend who cant 

speak… I have observed him in great detail and I 

would like to speak on his behalf… you see my 

friend is like many of your other friends he has traits 

and skills that you may notice in the company you 

keep. 

But you still care about your friend…you call him to 

ask him about his day…if any issues that he had 

were resolved… but I cannot call my friend because 

he does not have a mobile phone… he does not have 

an email account. My friend speaks to me but we 

cannot speak to each other. 

My friend is very fast on his feet…it may not look 

fast on the television but trust me he is fast he puts 

many sports champions to shame…have you asked 

your self why my friend has to run so fast yet he is 

massive in weight and hugely intimidating because 

he is scared he has seen everyone he knows die at 

the hands of the poachers. 

I saw my friend the other day at the rhino sanctuary 

…he was happy…he was bold…he looked like he 

was ready to take on the world… then I asked why 

not release him into his natural habitat…then I was 

told about the filth called poachers… 

I looked at my friend and I felt sad because I go to 

bed without a care in the world everyday... I take my 

coffee and I am good to go but standing there 

looking at my friend playing with his family it 

downed on me it could be his last smile…his last 

laugh…his last breath --- 

poachers… 


My friend has a soft spot….no not the kind you 

think ….but at the end of the day he is happy…he 

rubs the back of his body against things to feel 

pleasure….and when you get up to go to work my 

friend has been up for a few hours and he goes to 

bed when you begin yours… 

I made a joke the other day…I told my wife why do 

you do these ridiculous vegetarian diet have you 

seen the Rhino --- she did not laugh but I bet you 

are… 

My friend has other friends too ….its just not 

me…birds help my friend to let him know that 

danger is on its way, I may not be able to call my 

friend I may not be able to see him sad everyday, 

but at least I know that when he feels alone because 

his family has been obliterated by poachers, his 

small friends are trying to help him the best way 

they know how. 

Help my friend like you would help your friends 

Words by Petit Hogel 

Pictures by Gordon Longmead 


Colubus Monkeys by Ben Oleni Ntale 

Although there are a number of species of Colobus monkey, five in all with a number of sub-species, the ones we generally 

recognise are the black and white Colobus. These old world monkeys are native to Africa and can be found in Uganda. The 

thumb of the Colobus is a stump and so appears to be mutilated and thus gained its name in Latin form. They are herbivorous, 

eating leaves, fruit, flowers, and twigs. Habitats include primary and secondary forests, the riverine forest of Uganda being an 

ideal home, they also frequent lightly wooded grasslands. They live in territorial groups based upon a single male with a number 

of females and their offspring. Newborns are totally white. 

Kuyimba means 'to sing' in the 

Zambian Chinyanja language and 

this site is a celebration of the sights 

and sounds of southern Africa. Join 

us to experience it for yourself. 

Derek & Sarah Solomon 

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Cruising on the Nile 

By Gordon Longmead 

The river is wide and long so the surface can get a 

bit choppy when the wind blows, but during our 

visit the air was still and the sun shone. 

The surface of the river had apparently been ironed 

flat in places and the reflections were beautiful to 

see, the rest was covered in small ripples caused by 

the current beneath. 

Victoria Nile at the Ferry Jetty. 

Crusing on the Nile is a must for any explorer where 

ever they may be along the 3000km length of this 

river. Open water holds a fascination all of its own. 

The question asked in regards to rivers is usually, 

”What is out there… hiding from view”. 

The first part of the journey was to cross the river to 

pick up additional passengers. This was convienent 

as it allowed Peter to take the car to the other bank 

on the ferry and join the cruse from that side. 

We had already seen hippos walking along this far 

bank, the Red headed Rock Agama (A.agama) 

greeted us at the boat station and the kingfishers 

were hovering over the water nearby. 

With rivers in much of the world we happily walk 

along the river bank and even in the water to find 

the answers to that question. Try that in Uganda and 

you will quite simply die. 

This simple fact not only applies to the rivers but 

often to the small ponds that may be on the roadside, 

in all standing water danger hides amongst the 

beauty of the scene. 

There is one way to remain relatively safe, and that 

is to remain in the car while on the river bank, or in 

a boat on the river. As my host would say, if you fell 

from the boat and could swim, the crocs or hippos 

would get you, and in the unlikely event you made it 

to the shore, the buffalo would get you. So it is a 

good idea not fall overboard. 

Blue Skies 

Red headed Rock Agama (A.agama) 


Hippo Mother and Calf on the Far Bank 

Once on the water the pace of life changes … ok so 

it is at the same slow easy pace, we just start taking 

more pictures and enjoying a cold beer when we get 

a chance to avert the lens. 

A Hippo Pod 

The hippopotamus can grow to more then 3m in 

length and weigh up to 4000kgs, but despite its 

immense size on land it can run at an astonishing 

35km/h, (this is much faster than a human, so if you 

happen to get to close the hippo will catch you). 

Being a vegiterian a person attacked will not be 

eaten, that is the good news, the bad news is that 

being run down by a hippo is akin to being hit by a 

truck with teeth, if the impact fails to kill you the 

teeth undoubtedly will. In defending its pod, the 

dominant hippo will fight to the death. 

Elephant Family leaving the river 

While we are looking for the wildlife associated 

with the river, it is easy to assume that we will not 

see land animals, so the first encounter is with a 

heard of elephants on the embankment who have 

been to the shore to drink. 

Within a short distance you may see some brown 

humps in the water. These would be a pod of hippos. 

They spend most of the daytime in the water, 

coming out only to feed, most of which is done 

during the night. They will eat between 45 and 

60kgs of grass each day. 

Although spending most of the time in water, the 

hippo is a poor swimmer, the water helps to protect 

them against sunburn to which they are vunerable. 

They have few predators, although the young may 

be vunerable if seperated from the pod, but this is 

unlikely to happen. 

Watchful Hippo 

Now I mentioned earlier the dangers of walking 

along the river bank of the Nile, one of those is of 

course the snakes. I did not see any during this trip, 

but then I was on the boat and not on the bank. 

There are pythons and a number of other poisionus 

snakes lurking about so be aware. Getting bitten by 

a poisionus snake in the wilds of Uganda makes you 

realise just how far away help really is. Thankfully 

the general tourist is unlikely to be faced with that 

situation but it is as well to be aware of the danger. 


Either way these are very dangerous and should not 

be approached even if they are smiling. For an 

animal with such a relaxed appearance, these can 

move surprisingly fast. 

The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) 

One of the dangers that may be lurking there is the 

smiling assin. 

Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa) 

Further along the bank and watching intently was a 

small group of Waterbuck. These can be found in all 

of the national parks and often outside the parks in 

open countryside. With age they also discover safer 

places to rest. 

Not all crocs rest in the water 

The Nile Crocodile attacks its prey on the shoreline 

and drags it into the water. This individual is seen 

resting under bushes close to the water, but is very 

well aware of the potential lunch on board the boat. 

These are often seen floating in the water, but spend 

much of their aquatic time stalking below the water 

line or, as in this case, on the embankment either 

hiding, sunbathing or just greeting visitors. 

Dentists welcome, no appointment needed 

Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa) male 

There are many animals you would expect to 

discover inside the Murchison Falls National Park, 

and indeed you will need a good supply of batteries 

and cards for your stay. I used two 32gb SD cards in 

two days and could easily have taken more. 

The end point where we turned round and headed 

back to the boat station, was at the famous 

Murchison Falls, I am not going into detail in this 

article as it will be covered in ’Power of the Nile’. It 

is well to note that upstream of the falls the water 

has a great deal of power, and downstream it has lost 

much of that power as the river widens forming a 

good environment for wildlife. 


The return journey also had its sightings, including 

the wild pigs known as Warthogs. Hard skin, wire 

for hair, these are powerful if skittish animals. 

In the earlier part of this article I made comment that 

if the crocs and hippos did not get you the buffalo 

would. 

The picture shows just a small group of the buffalo 

in the park, the main herd numbers well over 400 we 

know this because we actually drove through the 

herd a few days later. 

Warthogs (Phacochoerus africanus) 

Returning to the ’deer’, we then found the Jackson 

Hartebeest. This is an animal with a very short 

memory, so much so that if being chased by a 

preditor it will stop running having forgotten why it 

was doing so. 

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) 

The Giraffe needs little introduction, however there 

are different varieties. I am informed that as the 

animal ages the pattern darkens so this animal would 

not be a youngster, but the subspecies are also 

distinguished by colour which can make 

identification difficult. 

Jackson Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus jacksoni). 

And so we come to one of the aggressive and most 

dangerous animals found in the Murchison National 

park second only to the hippo. 

Baboon troop are just specks on the shoreline 

You need to look closely at the shore line and in the 

shadow by the bush on the left to see the baboon 

troup (Papio cynocephalus) while a heron sits in that 

same bush watching proceedings. 

These troups are seen throughout the park, the 

largest troup, numbering up to 100 individuals, is 

seen just inside the southern entrance. 

African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) 

There is a policy of not feeding any of the animals, 

but this is especially important with these apes. They 

will try to enter your vehicle, especially if you have 

bananas, and they are very dangerous. 


Baboon Troup (Papio cynocephalus) 

When writing about crusing on the river in such a 

location, it is easy to get so focussed on the wild life 

that we forget that there is more to the scene than 

animals. 

There is also an abundance of aquatic plantlife and 

birds. I mention them here because I did not want 

you to think I had forgotten them. 

Fact is that I will be looking at them in another 

article. 

It may have been noticed that I left the best until 

last, the iconic image of the African Elephant 

(Loxodonta africana). 

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) 

But pride of place must go to the grandmother of the 

Nile Crocodiles on the Victoria Nile in Murchison 

National Park. 

I hope you enjoyed this brief glimpse of the larger 

wildlife, Next month I will be looking at the many 

birds that could be seen. 

Visiting Murchison is not a right, it is a privillage, 

seeing the wildlife in natural habitat is not a 

privillage, it is a right. 

Gordon Longmead 


Photoshoot Kampala 

Clothing Designs by Flavia Mukisa, Pictures by Gordon Longmead 

While in Kampala in 2015, I had the opportunity to do a photoshoot with Flavia Mukisa and some of her 

friends who modelled some of Flavias creations. 

Flavia Mukisa is a freelance 

FlavAfrique Creations. 

model and model and fashion designer, she is the Managing Director of 

Flavia Mukisa 

Steven Hodges 

Annet Jackson 

Latosha Malaika 

Hudson 

Mary Tumusiime 


Color Confidence launches ‘Inspired by Colour’ 

photography competition 

Birmingham, UK, 13 January 2016. Earlier this month, Color Confidence launched an exciting new 

photography competition that will encourage people to experiment with colour in their every day 

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The ‘Inspired by Colour’ competition is featured around a different photography theme each month 

and gives both amateur and professional photographers the chance to win great prizes from some of 

the industry’s leading manufacturers. 

“Our exciting new photo competition is a great opportunity to give budding photographers great 

exposure and to encourage them to get creative with colour,” says Geoffrey Clements, Managing 

Director at Color Confidence. 

Geoffrey Clements continues: “Colour management is at the forefront of all that we do here at Color 

Confidence. Using great value colour management solutions and equipment as prizes, will hopefully 

encourage more photographers to incorporate colour management into their workflow.” 

The competition can be entered via the Color Confidence Facebook page. Throughout the month, the 

public will vote for their favourite image. The person with the most votes at the end of each month 

will win a great prize (minimum prize value £100). 

Each winning image will be displayed on the Color Confidence website, in the monthly newsletter, on 

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At the end of the year, the Color Confidence team will judge the 12 winning images to determine who 

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January’s theme is ‘Street Photography’. This month’s prize is an X-Rite i1Display Pro (worth £207 

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A Study in Nature - Kingfisher 

Pictures by Scott Latham 

My little 600d doesn't like higher iso this is only set 

at 800. Way more than I'd ever use normally. I also 

has just 3fps which is actually more around 1 frame 

per 3 seconds, trying these rising and diving shots 

was a nightmare and required single shot 

judgement. I'll crack it eventually. 


A Study in Nature 

Wildlife of America by Larry Hitchins 

Cooper's Hawk 

Yellow Breasted Chat 

Red Shouldered Hawk 

Juvenile Bald Eagle 2nd year notice the beginnings of 

the White "Bald Head" and shortening of the flight 

feathers 

Yellow Billed Cuckoo They like the upper part of the trees 

and not often come down low I've only seen them twice in 7 

years low enough to photograph. 

Prothornatory Warbler 


Wild Horses of Namibia 

Pictures by Scott Hurd 

Scott and Judy Hurd spend as much time as possible helping and photographing these endangered nomads 

of the Namib desert. Water and minerals are not easy to find and so they are raising funds to provide 

supplements to help the horses survive the long treks between water sources. For example, a saltlick can 

sustain a herd of these horses for a few days and only costs a few pounds. For those wishing to help in this 

task, please contact scott@h4urd.co.uk by email or you can do so through this magazine. 


The Water Cycle 

Rain to River to Seas to Rain 

The Rains Came to Namibia by Scott Hurd 

We all know about water, we can’t live without it, 

although sometimes in the world of nature we often 

wish we could. 

So we can explore the cycle in its many forms from 

the perfect reflections in the coastal water of Britain, 

to the misty shoreline of the USA. 

With our changing weather patterns floods are 

happening more frequently and droughts are longer. 

Where once the snows fell and allowed the water to 

seep slowly into the ground as it thawed, now it falls 

as rain and the ground can not cope. 

But where photography is concerned, all these 

events are fodder for the lens. From the record 

images of the floods to the tranquil vista of the 

lakes, and the moody changes of the oceans. 

Surfing on a foggy day. Water & fog but no sunshine..... 

by Georgene Bergstrom 

Water always attracts the photographer even though 

it can destroy the equipment they use. How often 

have we heard about the camera disappearing into 

the river? 

Erosion by Matthew Brooks 

So keeping the strap firmly secured to the wrist we 

can venture into the danger area. Take due care as 

water can be as unpredictable as the banks and 

beach on which you stand. Be aware also of the 

rogue wave that comes in to shore un-announced. 


"Sunlight on the Water". Late sunlight illuminates a 

breaking wave, while it lights up the snow-covered hills 

several miles away on the other side of the Moray Firth 

in the north of Scotland. By Robert Murray 

And bigger. 

Woodland puddle! By Alan Culley 

So from the still water of the transient pond in the 

wooded glade, we see the gently lapping waters of 

the shoreline on a calm day. 

The breakers on a beautiful day at Lossiemouth on the 

Moray coast of Scotland, by Robert Murray 

But there is one time the water is loved by all, a 

calm evening siting on the western coasts with a 

glass of wine (or water) as the sun slowly sets. So 

until the next issue. 

A crisp autumn shoreline at Wells College in Aurora, 

New York by Monroe Payne 

While the sun shines somewhere far away the wind 

is blowing and the currents of the oceans are moving 

creating the waves. Some small and friendly, others 

large and powerfully dangerous. 

But all great things start from small beginnings, the 

waves are no different. They grow with time small 

breakers get bigger. 

Australian Sunset in Darwin by Geoff Bowers 


Winter Chills 

Winter chills in the photographic sense has little to 

do with cold remedies and handkerchiefs. Instead it 

has to do with snow and ice. 

Ice Flower by Brian Chalmers 

Woodland Path by Gordon Longmead 

Some of us still remember waking up on Christmas 

morning to a fairytale world dressed in white snow. 

In sixty years this has changed to a damp drizzly 

overcast day, but we still get the snows and the 

heavy frosts. 

Many of the autumn seed heads are still standing 

and fill with snow or just be shrouded in white. 

A Beautiful Place by Brian Chalmers 

Rivers and lakes are a favourite all year round, but 

in the cold of winter they take on a new life. Some 

freeze over giving both reflections and patterns over 

the surface. 

Rosie having fun by Brian Chalmers 

There are always those who love the cold fresh 

snow, in this picture Brians dog Rosie is apparently 

making the canine version of snow-angles. 

The snow and frost changes the appearance of 

everything that we took during the summer, and 

regardless of the picture we take the scene has 

changed. 

One of the hardest things to photograph is the 

snowflake, they melt to fast, but there is a way by 

cooling a baking tray. Then the trick is to catch a 

single snowflake. 

Good luck to those who try it, icicles are easier as 

they stay in place longer, but remember to allow 

time for your camera and lens to cool down when 

you walk outside. 

I would also suggest you leave the camera in the bag 

when returning home and allow it to warm up. Any 


Frozen Puddles by Georgene Bergstrom 

moisture in the air will find its way to the cold of the 

camera and condensation is not a friend of our 

equipment. 

I will leave you with this selection of natural icescapes 

by Georgene, and we will see what come in for the next 

issue. 

Gordon 

Figures in ice by Georgene Bergstrom 

Figures in ice by Georgene Bergstrom 


Kerala Fishermen 

Story in Pictures by Robert Murray 

1. The heavy boats loaded with nets take a lot of muscle 

power to get into the water. 

2. The crew at the ready. 

3. Timing the launch between the breakers. 

5. The long pull. 

4. The boat lays a semi-circle of net while the shore team waits. 


6. The net comes in. 7. The catch. 

8. It is a very labour intensive method of fishing. I don't know how they share the rewards. 


Tamron 150 - 600 


Having now used the Tamron 150 - 600 in very dull lighting as well as bright sunshine, I thought you may 

like to see the results in contrast to each other. The Moorhen and the Dunnock were both taken in my 

garden which is shrouded by trees at the best of time. 

This day it was very dull and grey with light drizzle. The Weaver Bird was taken on an overcast day at 

Mboro NP, while the African Fish Eagle was in full sun. All were taken from about the same distance. 

Generally the lens is fast, silent and responsive. It is well built even if I did get a non UK made version, it 

cost £600 instead of the recommended £945, so the difference paid my airfair to Uganda to test the lens. Am 

I pleased with the lens? Yes is the short answer. I only wish it was lighter. 


A Study in Greyscale - Sporty Types 

Pictures by Alan Griffiths 

Silver Surfer, Thinking About It 

Photography is not all about colour, it is more about the way in 

which the colours interact with each other to produce the pictures 

that we see. 

Still Thinking About It 

We can sometimes select the colours , or 

as in these images, we can chose to 

remove the colour spectrum and view in 

the shades of grey. 

The Cycle Race 

Croquet 

How we wished we had spent our Sunday 


Wildlife of the World 

Birds of a Feather 

One of the subjects that occurs in almost every place 

we visit is the birds. There are laws in place that 

every photographer must abide by, the main one 

being not to photograph birds on the nest. 

In many countries this requires a special licence. 

The reason is to protect the nest from disturbance. 

Some nests you can see clearly from a distance 

where the intrusion is not a problem for the birds, so 

there is not a problem. 

Flamingos by Nam Prasad Satsangi 

Moorhen by Gordon Longmead 

The Moorhen, usually found near rivers, is the latest 

visitor to my back yard, and I am a long way from 

the river. 

Dunnock by Gordon Longmead 

The fact is that to take pictures of birds you do not 

even need to leave your own garden, in the last two 

years 43 varieties of bird have visited my own 

garden. 

If you live in a place with no garden, how about a 

friends garden or local park. Birds are everywhere 

so there is no excuse for not practicing or taking that 

perfect picture. 

Bald Eagle in Alaska by Bob Breakell 


Ok, so the birds that visit your home or local parks 

will not be the same in the UK as they would be in 

Africa or the USA, but then if you reside in the USA 

or Australia you will not see the same birds as you 

get in the UK. 

Spotted owlet Bharatpur by Nam Prasad Satsangi 

Similar species are found in all continents, some are 

easier to spot and photograph than others, especially 

in the wild. But just because a species is not native 

to your country does not mean you can not get their 

pictures. 

There are many places where non-native birds can 

be photographed, private owners, bird parks, zoos, 

are the obvious locations, and there are always 

holidays abroad. 

Supper Time, Pied Kingfisher 

By Peter hogel 

Most places have their Kingfishers, in the UK we 

have small, very fast, blue Kingfishers that frequent 

our rivers and lakes. The Pied Kingfisher is much 

larger but still eats fish. What I found surprising was 

the number of varieties of them and that there are 

Kingfishers that do not eat fish. 

Grey Crowned Crane by Martin Clarke 

You would be hard pressed to decide if a well taken 

picture of an exotic bird was taken in the wild or in 

the local zoo. There is a very important point to note 

here, no one minds where you take the picture, but 

never state that an image of a captive bird was taken 

in the wild. It is that dishonesty that is objected to. 

Shoebill Stork - Mabamba Bay - Lake Victoria, Uganda 

by Ben Oleni Ntale 

I leave you with the only remaining ‘prehistoric’ 

bird that we have, the Shoebill Stork. 

We will continue this glimpse into the bird world in 

future issues. 

Gordon 


The Netherlands 

Limburg, historical left overs from the coal mine era. 

By Paul Weijenberg 

Just for the record: most images are made on 

negative film. Let's take a walk and see what's there! 

The coal mines were of utmost importance to 

Southern Limburg. The mines were visible from 

passing trains. There is one railway that is 

constructed just for the workers of the coal mines. 

This railway had to cut trough hills, cross rivers, and 

the cost was 1 million (Dutch guilders, 450.000 

Euro) for each kilomter! That line is called in Dutch 

"Miljoenenlijntje", little line of millions…. 

This train starts in Valkenburg, a well know town 

for tourists that visit Limburg. 

The female on the left is my mother, we write the 

year 1988. 

This is another view of that railway and how it fits 

in the landscape. This train is no longer in use. 

When the mines closed in the seventies, much 

disappeared in the process that was called: "from 

black to green". 

This is a view as it was in 1984, the mine site in the 

background is history: 

Here is the train as it travels today, the most 

beautiful train ride of the Netherlands. 

Former mine terrain was converted to serve the 

public. 

A ski-course, a horse track, and a site for events, 

such as the pop-concert Pinkpop and a golf course. 


This are stables and a training school for horse 

riding. 

Just over the Belgian border, the same happened. 

Few was saved from demolishing. This is Genk, the 

(in)famous coals mines of Waterschei. Many found 

their graves here. 

The scale of the buildings from that period is visible 

in the picture. The white line I added points to an 

adult, alomst lost in that space. 

The golf course is a beautiful site with a lot a hills 

and valleys. 

Many symbols of the past vanished in a few years 

time. In my town, where the largest mine was 

(Wilhelmina, after the queen that ruled when the 

mine was founded), this symbol was kept, and 

placed at the entrance of the leisure park. 

My home town Kerkrade was very much depending 

on their mines for their income and in fact their 

social life and welfare as well. The mines provided 

everything. 

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The workers were highly appreciated. A 

monumental sculptur of such a worker stands on the 

town square, you see it on top, just left next to the 

trees. He carries a mine-lamp in his right hand. 

A world wide industry, DSM (Dutch State Mines) is 

visible here. It processed the gases and chemical 

compounds that came from the mines. After the 

mines closed, the DSM converted to making high 

tech farmaceutical compounds, plastics and such. 

This plant in Geleen is visible in the image in the 

distance at the horizon. 

Paul 


Unusual Image by Kevin W. Moore 

This is one of the most unusual images I have taken. 

I was at a conservation area near Petrolia, Ontario 

shooting scenes of fall when I noticed a single red 

maple leaf floating atop the pond. 

As there was no breeze what-so-ever, and a stump at 

the waters edge that I could use to brace one foot, I 

decided to try for a shot. I managed to secure my 

footing, looked through my view finder until I had 

the shot steadied, and "click." All I saw through the 

view finder was the leaf. There was nothing else. No 

ripples. No reflection. Nothing! 

When I got home, I went to my computer, 

downloaded my images from the day, and then 

looked through them. When I got to this image I 

stopped. I was rather taken aback by what I was 

looking at as it appeared that, along with the leaf, I 

had captured something eerie, something that I am 

unable to explain. 

There was NOTHING else visible on or in the water 

when I took the shot. All other images were of fall 

colours with no strange, ghostly images in them. I 

can not offer any explanation as to this apparition. 

Several people have looked at the full size, original 

file and can offer no explanation. It is not a double 

exposure. It is not a photo-shopped image. It is 

simply strange, ghostly and eerie. 


Portrait Pro, Issue 15 - Review 

Portrait Pro is a software package designed to make 

changes to the faces in your pictures. These changes 

can be anything from simple lighting changes to full 

glamour sculpting of the face. 

It provides a shortcut for the enhancement of 

pictures containing faces, but is primarily aimed at 

the portrait photographer. 

I did review the older software in a previous issue of 

the magazine and the first thing to note is that the 

basic framework is generally unchanged. The 

enhancements are confined to additions to the 

enhance photo controls to the right of the screen. 

First of all we can look at the images from 

Anthropics, I could reproduce these but there is not 

much point. Like all new and enhanced software, it 

take time to develop the skills required in mastering 

the techniques involved. 

The lipstick colour pallet and texture options have 

been enhanced to give more control and variation so 

that you can get it right for the look you want. 

It is noticeable that with some colours you lose 

definition in the lips. Not all colour suits all people, 

but from a purely photographic viewpoint, the lip 

colour area, especially in the picture above, looks 

false over the top lip. I feel that a little blending is 

needed in this area of the preset. 

This is certainly true when it comes to fashion and 

make-up. For the pro make-up artists the subtlety in 

changes should be second nature, but for us mere 

mortals the prospect of turning a beautiful woman 

into a scene from a horror movie is all to real. 

But help is at hand with the many and varied presets 

contained in the software so that the beginner can 

still achieve good results without getting involved in 

the refinements of the sliders. 

In any image of the person or animal, the first thing 

we look into are the eyes, so they need to be right. 

The controls for basic changes remain unchanged, 

but there is now an option for changing the make-up 

using eye shadow, mascara and eye liner. 

Personally I like the skin smoothing options in the 

presets. While some faces, mostly men, need to 

retain the character in the facial lines, I do not 

believe that applies to young ladies. Where ladies 

are concerned, it is the duty of the photographer to 

present them in the best possible manner befitting 

their age. 

The presets can take years off the age of a person, 

but over do it and the project looks as false as it is. 

While the appearance of a face can be adjusted, the 

underlying age can not. Stay within reason and all 

will be well. 

We now have a photo-realistic mascara to make the 

eyes stand out, presets for the most fashionable 

eyeliner styles and a full spectrum of eyeshadow 

colors and shapes to choose from. 

PortraitPro 15 incorporates new technology to 

improve mouth detection which saves time on the 

earlier version of the software. Like all facial 

adjustments, they should be subtle and in keeping 

with the overall image to avoid the horror movie 

result. 


Another change to this software is the enhanced 

bronzing, highlighting and blusher components used 

to emphasize and flatter the subject's features. 

The Child Mode is designed to bring out children’s 

natural beauty, enhancements being optimized to 

sensitively improve the portrait. 

There are new skin colouring options allow you to 

correct for any lighting situation and give skin a 

healthy, natural glow. 

However it is at this point I do have a problem in 

that it treats male and female children in the same 

way. 

The new Lens Correction slider fixes distortion caused by a 

wide-angle lens (commonly known as selfie distortion), 

creating more natural-looking, flattering portraits. 

Presets are available to shorten the nose and the area 

below the nose, change the eye colour and even to 

open the eyes a little. 

I am a little concerned that whitening the teeth 

makes changes to the eyes, but all is not lost since 

plumping the lips will change them back again. 

Before moving on there is one small problem I 

should mention, not so much to do with the 

software, but the original image. 

Many times when we take portraits in the studio or 

outside, we make the mistake of getting bright 

highlights or burn-out in the face or hair. No matter 

how much you may wish it, this software is not 

designed to deal with this error. Try to cover it and 

the skin will look awful. If you use RAW files, try 

to correct this before using Portrait Pro by reducing 

the highlights. 

The promotional images show the effects on the 

female, but imagine a boy with the cute smooth lines 

of a baby doll face. 

Overall the software is very good and does what it 

sets out to do. The presets can give a beginner the 

end result without the learning requirement. 

To make the most of the software you need to study 

and learn the effects of the individual sliders. Also 

how the effects of one slider can change when using 

others. 

The refinement of the images that are shown 

previously in this article have been accomplished by 

professionals who use this product, so they may be 

finely tuned to present the software in its best light. 

I am not a professional user of this software, but I 

have been playing with the new version. I have used 

the same images as with the previous release with 

pleasing results. 


The three pictures above show my friend Stacy. The first picture is the cropped original, otherwise 

unaltered. The center image was created in an earlier version of the Anthropics software, and the third was 

created in the version 15. Is there an improvement between the two versions? I think so. 

There are variations on a theme, Starting with the Glamorous preset (left), the center image is with one of 

the make-up presets (1) and the second is with another (3). The software also has options for black and 

white conversions. While you might think that these are best left to other 

dedicated software, this is different, for a start it does present some novel effects. 

Overall the software is good, and gets better with practice. Some elements could 

do with adjustment, but those are minor. Nine from ten is a reasonable score, and 

I wonder where they will take it next. So long as they do not lose sight of the 

purpose of the software, and leave some of the work to the skill of the user, all 

should be well. 

Gordon 


A Study in Nature 

Jay, Nuthatch, Yellow Wagtail and Dunnock 

Pictures by Scott Latham 

The Jay 

Yellow Wagtail 

Nuthatch 

Dunnock 


Wildlife Borneo - Another Day in Paradise 1 

Sabah Reef by Gary Bridger 

The underwater world of Sabah Reef is threatened by development and irresponsible tourism. Here is just a 

glimpse of the fragile beauty that may soon disappear. 



The Beauty of Landscape 

We know that the landscapes we see vary by 

country. Canada has the vast areas of forest, Austria 

and Switzerland has its mountains, Africa has the 

Desert etc., we know of these because we were 

taught this in school, and of course the teachers were 

always to be believed. 

These images by Alan Culley are like many of the 

places I have been walking round for the last 55 

years. 

But of course that is only true in a very superficial 

way, the whole truth is very different. For a start 

Africa is a continent not a country and contains 

everything from the desert to mountains and forests. 

The same applies to every other country in its own 

way, even the polar regions have their plains and 

mountains, and far from being covered in snow, they 

have the variety in the rocks and ice flows. 

For many of us the landscape we know is around our 

homes . This creates a problem because we become 

blind to the natural beauty of our own world. 

Two Knebworth Landscapes by Alan Culley 

I had become blind to the views because I had seen 

them so often, but others have never seen them, until 

now. 

Meadows at Gulmarg by Nam Prasad Satsanhttps:// 

People see landscapes in different ways, even when 

it comes to the same view from the same place. 

Each photographer applies their own style to the 

final picture. 

Two Knebworth Landscapes by Alan Culley 

I am still guilty of this when I walk out with the 

cameras. I look for the wildlife and the unusual and 

miss the overview. 

One thing I have noticed is that photographers also 

have their own preferences as to the type of 

landscape they take. Add to that the various methods 

of treating the image and the variety and scope of 

the imagery expands exponentially. Success is in 

the eye of the photographer, we do not all like every 

style. 


Derbyshire in Infrared 

By Alan Griffiths 

Bad weather make a interesting sky by Alan Griffiths 

Landscapes can be changed just by the weather. In 

this picture by Alan Griffiths the scene has become 

moody and forboding, The heavy clouds give the 

impression of there being a storm on the way. 

Two other processes that work well, the first is 

infrared. If you think that skill is needed to take in 

greyscale, try imagining the world in shades of heat. 

The second is the HDRI (High-dynamic-range 

imaging ). This needs to be applied, and the subjects 

chosen, very carefully for this to work effectively. 

Jesus Green lock, Cambridge 

By Matthew Brooks 

We always see landscape in colour, that is our 

world, but how many realise that other animals see 

the world differently. Dogs see in Greyscale, so why 

not create our pictures in greyscale. Not all 

landscapes work well as pictures in that format, but 

there is a skill in finding those that work. 

The view from my parents in law in Clayton, 

California, just outside of San Francisco at the foot of 

Mount Diablo by Louise Bradt 

Gordon 


Exploring Patagonia 

Аргентина - Argentina 

Dawn over the top of Fitzroy - Рассвет над вершиной Фицрой 

By Michal Shmelev, Russia 

Погодные споты в окрестностях горы накануне 

публиковали неутешительные данные: ветер 38 

узлов, облачность 98%. Это означало, что 

ближайшие дни будет лить как из ведра, да с этакими 

приятными шквальными порывами воды и ветра... 

Вполне типично для этих мест. Информацией 

поделились испанцы, пришедшие обороткой. 

Я решил свернуть лагерь, по сухой тропе спустился в 

поселок и разместился в отеле. Однако, по привычке 

проснувшись в 4 утра, увидел звёзды за окном. Уже 

через полчаса я встречал этот нежно-розовый и 

чистый, столь редкий для этих мест рассвет, 

длившийся не более двух минут. 

Weather spots around the mountains on the eve of the 

published the disappointing data: the wind at 38 knots, 

Cloud Cover 98 %. This meant that the next few days 

will have to come down, yes with a sort of pleasant 

barrage gusting water and wind... It is typical of those 

seats. Information Shared Spaniards, come обороткой. 

I've decided to camp, dry tropez went down in the village 

and is situated in the hotel. However, out of habit when 

he woke up at 4 in the morning, I saw the stars outside 

the window. Already in half an hour I've met this gently- 

Pink and clean, so rare for these places the dawn, lasted 

for no more than two minutes. 


Renaissance Faire in Sterling, New York By Monroe Payne 

The jousting troupe is called "The New Riders of the Golden Age. 

There is that moment where performance and a well 

trained horse make magic for the crowd... 

Sir Douglass in his natural environment... 

The Three Ladies 

My daughter on the left, my wife on the right and our friend in the 

center... Of course, their men were watching in admiration... 

Granddaughter by Monro Payne 

She won the costume contest. I think the 

cuteness factor helped... 


A Day With the Wolves 

Pictures by Rodger Lee 

Jumping Wolf by Rodger Lee 

Profile by Rodger Lee 

Passive Wolf by Rodger Lee 

Lone Wolf by Rodger Lee 

Wolf by Rodger Lee 


South Africa 

Hluhluwe – Imfolozi Game Reserve. 

Africa`s Oldest Proclaimed Game Reserve By Ian Bales-Smith 

In this article I try to share with you the touring 

and photographic opportunities of the Hluhluwe- 

Imfolozi Game Reserve which I have visited many 

times since the late 1970s. 

* The Province of Kwa Zulu Natal has other 

major tourist attractions, still to be discussed: 

The HIP is managed by KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife. 

KZN is the abbreviation for Kwa Zulu Natal. 

Ezemvelo is the Zulu word for wildlife.The HIP 

was one of the traditional hunting grounds of the 

Zulu kings including King Shaka. 

* The Isimangaliso Wetland Park; a World 

Heritage Site. 

* The UKhahlamba – Drakensberg World 

Heritage Site. 

* The Anglo Zulu War Battlefields. 

* Zulu Culture destinations. 

The Hluhluwe – Imfolozi Game Reserve is the 

oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa. The 

proclamation year was 1895. The Reserve covers 

96 000 hectares [960 Sq km]. The reserve was 

originally in two sections, the Imfolozi section and 

the Hluhluwe section. In 1989 the corridor between 

the two sections was opened to allow free 

movement of animals between the sections. 

The Hluhluwe – Imfolozi Park [HIP] is located in 

Zululand and is accessed off the N2 from Durban. 

It is a comfortable three hour drive from Durban. 

See map below: 

The emblem of KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife is the 

Erythrina lysystemon. [Coral tree] The tree is an 

ecosystem providing food and shelter for many 

birds, animals and insects. It is regarded by the 

Zulu people as a Royal tree and was planted on the 

graves of Zulu Chiefs. It has important traditional 

medicinal properties. 

Erythrina lysystemon. 


Accommodation. 

The HIP offers a range of accommodation from self 

catering lodges to popular “Bush camps” which are 

private and exclusive, giving the feeling that the 

reserve is yours. [Almost] Most bush camps and 

lodges are set in the natural environment and attract 

birds, warthog, and bush baby [lesser galago] and 

visiting hyena and smaller antelope. 

The main accommodation centre for HIP is at 

Hilltop Camp which has a restaurant, bar and small 

shop. Hilltop Camp is in the Hluhluwe section of the 

reserve. 

The main camp in the Imfolozi section is the Mpila 

Camp which also has a small shop. No restaurant or 

bar. 

The HIP became world renowned for its rhino 

rehabilitation programme and was able to supply 

rhino to other parks and game reserves throughout 

Southern and central Africa. 

Rhino are again very seriously threatened by 

poachers supplying rhino horn to certain eastern 

countries. As many as three rhino are poached daily 

in South Africa and efforts to stop this are huge 

involving inter government agreements and 

protocols and the deployment of military and 

Special Forces. 

Early Settlements and Culture. There are signs of 

early settlements and Rock Art 

Both sections have attractive self catering “Bush 

Camps” ranging in size from two to six en-suite 

double bed rooms with lounges, barbeque [braai] 

areas and well equipped kitchens with gas 

appliances such as stoves and refrigerators. Lighting 

is solar powered and is on from 5 pm to 9 pm. Bush 

camps are serviced and have a resident guide for the 

very popular “guided walks”. 

Malaria is no longer the problem it once was. 

Visitors from Europe are, however, advised to seek 

advice from their Doctor. 

Wilderness area. The Imfolozi section includes a 

true Wilderness Area which attracts tourists from all 

over the world. The wilderness experience means 

that you live without modern comforts; you walk 

into the wilderness and sleep under the stars. Food 

and essential provisions are carried in by donkeys or 

mules. The experience normally takes 4 to 5 days. 

Traditional Zulu hut, [house] unfortunately these are 

disappearing fast, making way for much needed 

progress. 

Diversity of Wildlife. The HIP is renowned for its 

rich diversity of wildlife – fauna and flora, including 

the big five: elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and 

leopard and many others including cheetah and wild 

dog. There are more than 300 bird species. 

The Rhino. Excessive and indiscriminate hunting 

plus the Nagana disease [sleeping sickness – 

trypanosomiasis caused by tsetse fly] in the late 

1880s and early 1900s resulted in many of the 

animals becoming nearly locally extinct. It was the 

efforts of the Natal Parks Board [which became 

KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife] in the period 1940 to the 

1960s that saved the rhino from extinction. 

Zulu dancing and story telling. 

There is a pile of stones about 1 km from Hilltop 

Camp, on the road heading towards Imfolozi. This is 

an Isivivane, the grave of a noted person. To show 

respect you should throw a stone onto the Isivivane 

before continuing your journey. Your actions will 

bring you good fortune. 


The Imfolozi section of the Reserve benefits from 

the Black and White Umfolozi Rivers. The 

Hluhluwe section is watered by the Hluhluwe River. 

The altitude ranges from 80 to 540 metres above sea 

level. 

The vegetation is mainly woodland, some thickets, 

grasslands and open savannah. The main rivers and 

their subsidiary streams support typical riverine 

vegetation. 

The diverse vegetation and topography result in 

numerous different ecozones to support the reserves 

diversity of wildlife. Summer temperatures are in 

the upper 30s, winter temperatures are around 16 to 

22 degrees. 

The total area of the Reserve at 96 000 is small 

when compared to the Kruger Parks 2.2 million 

hectares. 

Visits of three to five days are recommended and 

should provide the opportunity to explore the entire 

area and spend time at waterholes and game viewing 

hides. 

Recommended good times to visit is August to 

November. This is when many beautiful trees come 

into flower and many animals take advantage of 

spring and early rains for their young. 

Game drives and photographic opportunities: 

It is advisable to travel slowly and really look into 

the bush, look into the trees the shrubs and 

grasslands. At rivers, dams and wetlands you should 

stop and observe; one minute there appears to be no 

life, the next can be filled with activity. 

Caution: Obey the Rules of the HIP. It is advisable 

not to get to close to the larger animals such as 

elephant, buffalo, giraffe and lion. 

Private motor vehicles should not be driven around 

the reserve at night for security and anti poaching 

reasons. Night drives can be arranged at the camps 

main offices, open game drive vehicles are used. 

“Game Drives”. 

Start as the dawn breaks; this can result in rewarding 

opportunities and the chances of seeing some of the 

cats. Possibilities include the lion, leopard and 

serval. These are nocturnal species but frequently 

hunt during the day. Note: cheetah are diurnal an 

can be seen at all times of the day. Serval hunt in 

reed beds, grass and woodlands. ` 

You may also be lucky to see civet and genets; these 

are not true cats, being of the mongoose family, the 

Viverridae. These are omnivores and prefer 

woodlands and need to be near surface water. 

Early morning game drives are rewarding and 

usually end with a good breakfast at one of the many 

picnic sites or back at the camp. 

Late afternoon or “sunset” drives also provide 

excellent opportunities particularly along rivers or 

near waterholes. It is the time of the day when many 

diurnal animals and birds start to get themselves 

ready for the night. These drives should be 

completed before dark to allow time to get back to 

the base camp. 

For day drives i.e. those from after breakfast to mid 

afternoon it is recommended that routes be planned 

to take in stops at waterholes and game viewing 

hides. Ensure you have adequate refreshments and 

food [and spare batteries for cameras.] Most game 

viewing hides have toilet facilities. Allocate at least 

one full day for each section of the HIP. 

Bush Camp Accommodation. 

In the presence of monkeys and the Chacma baboon 

make sure all windows are closed. This is important 

at picnic sites where animals have become 

accustomed to people. Do not feed the animals and 

birds. Hyena can be aggressive when food is 

available. 

All animals in the HIP are wild; many have become 

habituated to the presence of motor vehicles, drive 

slowly and always with caution. 


Muntulu Bush Lodge overlooking a stream and 

woodland in the Hluhluwe Section of HIP. [Six 

double en-suite bed rooms]. 

Many bird species and Bush babies [Lesser galago] 

take residence around the lodges and camps. Bush 

baby maybe heard at night when they come out to 

feed on insects attracted to lights. Bush pig and 

Hyena are frequent visitors and should be treated 

with caution. Wart hog families are day visitors 

attracted to camp environment. 

Pelicans in the early morning. Probably preparing 

for their flight to the St Lucia estuary where they 

feed for most of the day before returning to their 

roosting grounds. 

Day drive along planned routes and to game 

viewing hides. 

Typical dining area at a large bush camp. 

Some photographic records of game viewing 

experiences. 

Early morning drive, started at dawn. 

Bateleur eagle [juggler of the sky] is becoming 

threatened as a result of habitat loss. When the sun 

is up the Bateleur soars the thermals in search of 

food. It is normally the first to find a kill and is 

followed by vultures. 

Zebra, early morning, en route from Muntulu to 

Masinda. 

Zebra occur in small herds of from 4 to about 12 

animals. They prefer open grasslands and are often 

seen in the company of wildebeest. 

Vultures at the remains of a rhino carcass at Nylazi 

lookout point. 


A pack of wild dogs were resting about 200 metres 

away having had their meal. 

Wild dog at the Nylazi lookout point. They appear 

to have had their full at a nearby rhino carcass. 

White rhino on the Sontuli Loop which follows the 

Umfolozi River 

Buffalo cooling off at a pan near the Masinda camp. 

White rhino bull showing interest in in-oestrous 

cows. The main road near the Mpila camp. 

Elephant bull about to cross the road near the Mpila 

camp. Elephant consume between 100 and 200 kgs 

of vegetation daily, this is more than 50 tons for 

each animal per year. In hot weather they drink 

about 120 litres/day. 

Cheetah on the Sontuli Loop. Eyeing possible prey. 


Late afternoon – sunset drive. 

Male lion resting near the Bhejane game viewing 

hide. 

A pack of about 16 wild dogs killed a Nyala ram 

near the low level bridge over the Umfolozi River. 

In less than 40 minutes the carcass was almost 

completely devoured. Bones and skin were eaten by 

Hyena during the night. 

Hyenas take a cooling wash after feeding on a kill at 

midday near the Hilltop Camp. 

Young elephant drinks from the Umfolozi before 

moving to high ground for the night. 

Fish eagle about to make a catch, Umfolozi River. 

Fish eagle pair for life. Their diet is fish, small birds 

and mammals. 

Young impala at the end of the day. Impala are 

grazers and browsers. 

I hope you have enjoyed sharing with me the game 

viewing and photographic opportunities in this 

really excellent game reserve with its very 

comfortable bush lodges and camps. 

For information about guided tours please contact me: 

Ian Bales-Smith of Afrika Tourism and Training. E – mail: ibs22dec@gmail.com 


Photo Study of Tanzania by Paul Nanyaro 


Away From the City 

America by Larry Hitchins 

An Eastern Shore Cove 


The Societies Show, London 


I make a point of attending two shows each year, the 

photo Show at the NEC and the Societies Show in 

London. So this month it was the latter, the day was 

overcast and wet, so the photography on route both 

to and from the event was nothing special. Part of 

the reason being that in trains and underground is 

probably not the best place to set up shop. 

It so happened that the last person I spoke to at the 

show was the Chief Executive of the SWPP, I 

confess I let my humour get the better of me, but, 

just for fun, I challenged him to stage a direct 

competition at next years show, 20 of their best 

prints verses 20 of ours and let the public decide the 

placing by simple vote. We will see if they accept 

the challenge. 

I did renew some past acquaintances, and met some 

new ones. Always good to keep our profile going, 

although most are all smiles at the shows and no 

substance unless you want to spend loads of money. 

A short sighted approach to what we offer, but we 

can not change that … yet. 

Speaking of offers, Timeline events had a show 

offer which they have extended to PPS members. 

Use the discount code DISC1620 for a 20% discount 

on their Photo Heritage Tours, the downside is that 

they are based out of Brooklands, UK, but if you can 

get there it is worth taking a look. Further info at 

www.timelineevents.org . 

TIY Trade are still offering 40% off their essentials 

range, www.tiytrade.co.uk . 

There is a new(ish) photo enhancement software 

called Perfectly Clear, [ www.athentech.com ] 

which you may wish to look at. Certainly looked 

interesting. 

The window cleaner has been waiting for so long for 

the rain to stop he has turned into a statue. 

And so to the exhibition. Part of the show in a 

display of pictures from the Societies members, 

Some stunning pictures on display, but from a 

judging point of view I must wonder how some of 

them achieved a gold rosette. The new style of 

picture appears to be returning to the oil painting 

style of studio shot, very effective. 

From that perspective it appears that photography is 

trying to rediscover its roots. Returning to the time 

when a camera was a brush and canvas. 

For a touch of the unique, how about a slide show / 

video album in the form of a book? This book 

contains the LCD screen in place of pages, so you 

create the presentation on the computer and load it 

to the book. When the book is opened the show 

starts automatically. Designed as a new way of 

presenting wedding pictures, this could have good 

opportunities for other photographic services. 

www.touchofunique.co.uk . 

Finally, if you are planning to buy a new camera 

strap, we are actively negotiating a deal for the 

Tetenal Sunsniper range of products. If there is 

anything you have an interest in, please let me 

know. 


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properties. This allows water to be readily transported along, around and over the gloves` 

surface to the fabric face, where it quickly evaporates, thus providing the ultimate in 

comfort and gripping power. 

The breathable, all-purpose MacWet sports gloves offer a comfortable fit and the 

performance you desire. Man made fabric permits the hand to breathe ensuring 

maximum grip consistently, with absolutely no compromise to the feel or comfort of the 

products. The second skin fit allows for fine adjustment of equipment without the need to 

remove the gloves. 


Tour Operators 

Members who operate, or work on behalf of Tour Operators are invited to submit reports on their 

tours as a feature of the magazine. These can be a regular feature if desired and may include 

pictures to highlight aspects of the article. The first of these reports should be an introduction to 

the company area of operations and its tour guides and staff. 

Although the Society can not be held responsible for the conduct and safety of the tours, the tour 

operators that advertise on, or have links within, this site or provide reports within the societies 

magazine, do so on the understanding that they undertake to conduct the tours in a professional 

manner, be customer focused, with an emphasis on safety and value for money. 

As many of the tour operators and guides are members of the society, they are knowledgeable both 

on the areas they visit and on the subject of photography and will be willing to offer tips and 

guidance if required. Feedback about your tour is always welcomed and may appear in the society 

magazine. 

Magazine Submissions 

Members are welcome to submit Bio’s and other articles relating to expeditions and equipment 

reviews. Small file size pictures may be included. Recognised wildlife trust and Nature 

Conservation group adverts may be included free of charge per quarter page subject to approval. 

Any one who would like to write a feature article for the magazine, please do. I have no real limit 

on the magazine size but for ease I will find a comfortable limit depending on the method used for 

circulating it. 

Trade Adverts 

Adverts may be placed with the magazine at the editors discretion. A charge will be made in 

advance of publication towards the running costs of the society amounting to 10 GBP per quarter 

page per issue. 

Submissions should be emailed to magazine@photosociety.net please state ‘magazine article or 

advert’ in the subject line. 

The Photographer Academy is the largest European 

photography training company providing the award 

winning training to get inspired or instructed every day. 

http://thephotographeracademy.com 

The Cat Survival Trust was registered as a charity in 

1976. The Trust's on-site objective is to promote 

education regarding the conservation of wild cats and 

their habitat by housing an array of species in natural 

enclosures. 

http://www.catsurvivaltrust.org 

We hope you like the magazine, the size and content of future issues depends on you. 

Submissions for the next issue are being accepted

World Image issue 29 February 2016

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