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Photosub
by
Len Deeley
Reproduced
from in focus 67
(February 2000)
I
will avoid at all costs using the word Millennium (whoops,
sorry), but it is a fact that Photosub is now in its 10th
year as we first formed in 1990. Over that time the club has
moved from strength to strength and the membership now includes
some very respected exponents (of underwater photography!).
Although
the club has developed around competition work, the informality
of our meetings cum social events ensure that a sense of balance
is maintained, after all the intention is to enjoy our selves
(isn't it?).
There
are a number of set pieces every year. These are our own Splash-in,
which takes place in May, the BSoUP Splash-in and Fish Hunt,
in July and on the August Bank Holiday the St Abbs Splash-in.
In addition, we organise overseas trips, or join in with other
organised underwater photographic events.
Four
or five times a year we meet at one of several members' houses
which can accommodate our growing numbers, including spouses
and partners. The club subsidises the food and members bring
their own liquid refreshment. Our meetings offer opportunities
to discuss certain kit, or see presentations by club members
or guests. Most of all though, they are opportunities for
friends to get together and enjoy themselves.
Mid
year we have a barbecue, when a quest of honour comes to select
the winners of our Splash-in, and each year in February we
have our annual dinner. Our guest of honour on that occasion
has the job of awarding the club's annual print and slide
awards. For the slides we have both a normal and an advanced
category, as an important part of the club is to encourage
people of all abilities and help each other improve our photography.
Previous guests or honour have been Linda and Brian Pitkin,
Les Kemp, Martin Edge, Peter Rowlands, Lincla Dunk, Gordon
Jornes, Kevin Cullimore and Graeme Gourley, and this year
we are pleased to welcome David and Jennifer George. Next
year will be our 10th Annual Dinner, when we will be looking
for someone very special indeed (Peter Scoones, are you out
there?).
The
strength of Photosub is the friendly and helpful participation
of all of the members and we would be happy to hear from anybody
who would like to join us. Currently we have a number of non-photographers,
who are invaluable, as they often work with the photographers
as models. The problem is that most of them get hooked and
end up buying their own system.
We
have plans in 2000 for a southern Red Sea trip (see below)
and a trip to Bonaire plus the usual UK events. If you are
interested in Photosub or any of the trips, please contact
either our Chairman Ken Sullivan (Tel: 01462 627670. E-mail:
ken.sullivan@ntworld.com)
or our Secretary, Len Deeley, (Tel: 01428 683284. E-mail:
len.deeley@btinternet.com). If you would like to 'browse'
a few pictures then please visit our web sites at: www.imagine-photography.co.uk/
(for Len) www.pops.co.uk
(for Ken).
DIVE
TRIP TO THE SOUTHERN RED SEA
PHOTOSUB
is organising a Southern Red Sea Trip on the Ghazala Voyager
for one week commencing the 7th June. The boat will be travailing
overnight, to save time, to the very little dived reefs of
St Johns on the Sudan border, Zabargad and Rocky Island. This
is an area of pristine diving often with schooling hammerheads,
mantas and other large pelogics. The trip is to oriented around
underwater photography on a luxury motor yacht.
Cost
is E980 inclusive, with a 10% discount if we fill the boat.
Anyone
interested should contact ROBIN ORROW Tel: 01428 682278 or
e-mail: naturediete@btinternet.com
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