Just returned form the latest Venice trip. We were lucky enough to have great weather for the 4 days with sunshine, meals sat out at restaurants in the evenings and even mosquitos to contend with at night. A new hotel was used this year which may well become a regular feature for future trips. The magnificent seven for this trip were Will, Helen, Ted, Dominic, Roy, Heather and Myself. Already have 2 bookings for next years trip. Check out the web site for the latest dates to be announced shortly.
Canon 700D
Received this stunning picture of a crane recently from Mary Ann Blackmore. She came on a 1-2-1 day and after discussing some new cameras went out and bought the Canon 700D. This was one of her first shots on the new camera. Well done Mary Anne.
Goodwood Revival – Friday Course
A big thank you to the 2014 course participants for the revival 2014. A great day with brilliant weather and the usual high standard of motor racing with another sell out year for the event in 2014.
Highlights of the day for me were the flight of the 2 Lancasters. Check out next year for new motor racing events including a formula 1 day to friday practice at Silverstone.
Goodwood Revival – Just 2 days to go.
Click on this link to get the latest:
http://grrc.goodwood.com/goodwood-revival/revival-social-stream
New Forest
Heres a great shot taken by Mariam Plant using the Sigma 150-500 mm lens.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2014
Just back from a great day at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. My biggest group to date to the festival with thanks to Bryn, Nick, Nick, David, Lee, Ian, Keith and Luke. We missed you David and hope to see you next year or at the Revival. Picture was taken from the top of the Mustang stand. Good weather and the usual high standards for the event made it a great day out. Just checked a ticket update for the Revival and notice the Saturday is already sold out!. We have our tickets for the Friday allocated and places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
Dorset Course – June 2014
A big thank you to Jill, Mary, Nikki, Jo, Clive and Jonathan for making this course good fun in the sun. The weather was good and we had a great sunset at Kimmeridge. Want to find out more about remaining dates for 2014 check out the Dorset pages on the web site:
http://www.fotocourses.co.uk/Dorset/Dorset.html
Check out Jill Munn’s shots from the course below.
Hope to see you on all on a future course.
Route 66
Just received this screen shot from Derek showing the route and his gps tagged photos alone the route. I have put up my first batch of pictures on flickr. Check out this reference:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/28238327@N06/sets/72157643659654514/
Check out or USA dates for next year which takes in some stunning National Parks including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Byce, Arches and Zion. Visit our web site and click on the USA link.
Route 66 – Last days
What a finish to the trip. After travelling down to Santa Monica along the busy LA freeways we finished out trip at the Santa Monica Pier with the end of the road sign on the Pier and the official site just a short walk from the Pier. After that we had a final meal together in Santa Monica before heading back to the UK. A really big thank you to everyone on the tour which made this trip really special. After having 2 trips with most of the group it is sad to think that we won’t all be going again next year. I have enjoyed both trips and you will be a hard act to follow. Looking forward to seeing your corrected pictures over the coming weeks.
Day 11 – Route 66
Today we headed off across the desert to Barstow. First stop after a twisty drive over the mountains to the old mining town of Oatman – a real tourist trap and the most commercial place we have come across on route 66. Then we headed out to Amboy and the Bagdad Cafe before arriving at the Route 66 Motel. This is another classic route 66 motel with great photo opportunities. The motel is old school but clean with great period charm. Check out the picture by John Lane below.
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