Exmouth Photo Group
Est. 1969
Jurassic Coast International AV Saloln
We have just had a two day Zoom session shoiwing 113 AVs from all over the world. Several olf our members entered and received FIAP Acceptances and one member, Lynn Middleton Flynn managed to get a Judges Choice award which receives a medal and certificate. Itg was for her AV called Shoes. Well done Lynn.
AV Group 4 Way Battle
First of all, great news, we won the 4 way battle of AVs against Wilmslolw, Wolrcestger and Adelaide. We each had to enter 5 AVs and his year we had 115.1 points, Wilmslow 112.2 points, Adelaide 102, and Worcester 96.4, points. Its alkways a good eveing because we often see some unusual AVs or ones that we haven't seen before. The Score sheet that IKan has collated is on the AV Group page
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Exhibition of Prints at Exmouth Library throughout May 2025
It is thanks to Mark Reed and Lynn Middleton Flynn that we have a display of prints in Exmouth Ligbrary throughout the month of May. Thank you members for supplyijng us with your prints. We hope to be able to display our work at the end of August at The Premier Inn.
Thank you Christine Chittockl for putting together a collage of a few priints.
Exmouth in Bloom Calendar Launch 8th May 2025
We were asked to supply images for the Exmouth Bloom 2026 Calendar and a few of our members had their images printed. The Launch was held at the Countryside Park and the Calendar for 2026 was presented to each photographer who had their images printed and were able to attend.
Photograhers: Christine Chittock (with the Mayor Steve Gazzard), Gill Stocker, Teresa Brown, Jennifer Satterly, Bryan Webb, & Lynn Middleton-Flynn
Wednesday 30th April AGM 2025, Presentation of Awards, Chair’s Challenge.
The AGM took place in the first part of the evening with thirty one members in attendance. The 2024 Minutes, Officer’s reports and financial statements were all approved by a unanimous vote, and the committee was also unanimously elected ‘en bloc’. Mo thanked Gill for stepping up to be Secretary at short notice, and Deidre thanked the committee for working hard for the benefit of the club. No proposals or items under AOB had been received.
Trophies were then presented to the various members for awards earned throughout the year, and Chaz Madge was presented with the Chair’s Shield for all the work he has done for the club. Images are below which were taken by Chaz Madge.
The second half of the evening was the Chair’s Challenge, and Christine gave a thoughtful critique of all the entries submitted. ‘Light and Triptych’ were the subjects for this year’s Challenge, and Christine chose two of her favourite images from each category
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Light: Morning Light by Dave Thoburn and Winged Light by Sheila Haycox.
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Triptych: Dead Yellow by Peter Hyett and Ticktrip by John Wickett.
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Below the four images that Christine Chittock chose as the one she liked the best, two from Light and two from Triptych, however Christine chosed as her joint favourites the two from John Wickett and Peter Hyett TrickTrip and Dead Yellow.
Members Receiving Awards - Three members to receive awards were not at the meeting- Lina Valukyniene gained 1st place for the Monthly DPI ward and Mike Gillan gained 1st place folr the Print Panels plus the Chairs Challenge had two winners John Wickett and Peter Hyett.
Review form Gill Stocker and Sheila Haycox, photography Chaz Madge
John Perriam ARPS DPAGB AFIAP Hon President
50 years a Member
We now have a member who has been a member continuously for 50 years. John Perriam, see the review further below of John being presented with an engraved Dartington Glass. The Following was published in The Exmouth Journal on the 29th April 2025. View Exmouth Journal HERE
Presentation for Exmouth Photo Group Honorary President
A special presentation was held to honour a man who has been a member of a photo group for 50 years.
Exmouth Photo Group held the event on Wednesday, April 23, to honour John Perriam ARPS DPAGB AFIAP for his 50 years of membership.
He was presented with an engraved Dartington wine glass and a specially composed poem to mark his achievements and thank him for his contributions to the club.
John is currently the honorary president, having joined the group in 1975. He has held several official posts, including chairman over three separate periods.
His photographic interests cover a wide range, including landscapes, street photography, still life, and events, and he also creates audio-visual sequences from his work. Christine Chittock, chairperson, said: "John contributes a great deal to the life of the club, organising the ‘Image Makers Group’ which helps members to informally show their work and gain positive critiques.
"John has willingly given his time and experience for many years, mentoring and helping others to improve their photography."
Exmouth Photo Group welcomes enquiries from interested photographers. To see some of their work, there will be a display of members’ prints in Exmouth Library from May 2 to 31, 2025.
To find out more about Exmouth Photo Group, please contact Gill Stocker at honsecretary.epg@gmail.com.
On Sunday the 27th April at 19.15 Christine Chittock our Chairperson, was interviewed by Devon Air Radio's Chat Show Host Howard James. The interview lasted 15 minutes.
Christine was very professional and she managed to get lots of information about Exmouth Photo Group very well.
Please listen to the recording.
Wednesday 20th April Image Makers Group led by John Perriam.
This was an excellent opportunity for members to see the work presented by the group during the year. As an introduction, Christine recited a light hearted poem praising all John’s achievements in organising and promoting the group.
John then explained that the aim of the group was to encourage members to experiment in a non competitive way without fear of criticism, and that anything goes.The format is open images both prints and digital, and monthly challenges which this year were Worms Eye View, Creative Water, Creative Shutter Speed, World in Motion, Lakes and Ponds, Buildings and Streets. Members were encouraged to talk about their images, and it was interesting to see the variety of creative interpretations.
The evening finished with Christine reading another fitting poem as a tribute to John. On behalf of the club, she then presented him with an engraved Dartington wine glass as thanks for all he has done for the club, and to celebrate his 50 years as a member of EPG
John Perriam receiving an engraved glass as a thank you for all the support he has give to the club, John joined the club 50 years ago. Photograhy by Chaz Madge. Review by Hon Secretary Gill Stocker
Panels Evening - 16th April 2025 - judged by Gordon Aspland fom Newton Abbot club.
We had a wonderful arrray of both print and digital panels and Gordon found it very difficult to choose his favourites. He did indicatge that he is now into street photography so we were not surprised to see the winning panel do well. Mike Gillan put in two street photography panels but the one Gordon particularly enjoyed was taken in Exeter and he used a Go Pro to take the images
Gordon made very consructive comments on all the panels and he results and winners can be seen HERE
9th April 2025 Speaker Stuart Chapman ARPS CPAGB BPE1 2024 My Year
Stuart Chapman from Paignton Camera Club gave a talk about his years photography in 2024. Stuart presented his photos in large panels, displaying his journey around Ireland and the UK.
We started in Ireland with the castle's, lakes, burial chambers and plenty of nature in the panel presentation. Stuart presented some of the panels in Infared which was very interesting. Stuart took us on a journey around Wales and the UK next. We viewed his journey around Anglesey and northern Wales with the mines and light houses and again lovely nature. Back into the UK we were treated to Winscombe hill climb, regattas, sunsets, waterfalls, air shows, high key images of birds from Bampton cliffs. We visited nuns cross on Dartmoor, Malham cove, Kimmeridge ledges, Whitby Abbey, Magpie mine, and more areas, all presented again in great panels. What a busy year.
Stuart bought along beautiful prints and great quality printed books. A great evening's presentation which we all enjoyed.
Review by: Lynn Middleton-Flynn EPG Programme secretary
Wednesday 2nd April Members Evening
At the start of the evening we welcomed Ann Hall and Marion Drew, the organisers of the Exmouth in Bloom Calendar Competition 2026, who expressed how pleased they were with the entries from members of our club. Several of our members had taken part in this competition throughout the year, and the winning entries from Christine, Gill, Sheila, Jen, Lynn, Bryan, and Teresa were shown on the screen in month order. The winners were then presented with certificates, and many thanks to Chaz for taking a group photo.
We then saw some beautiful, creative images from Mary Gebauer one of our newest members, who showed us some stunning shots of snowdrops, bluebells, colourful sugar flowers, Dartmoor scenes, and an atmospheric misty shot of Sidmouth in the rain. Thank you Mary for a very enjoyable presentation.
After the break we saw the entries from the Basingstoke National Photographic Exhibition, some stunning images which were appreciated by all.
Thank you Peter and Carol for presenting this.
Review by Gill Stocker, Hon. Secretary
Below images taken by Chaz Madge of the Exmouth in Bloom certificate presentation and audience.
26th March 2025 = A Two Part Evening as some of the club went to Dawlish and Teignmouth Camera Club for the 2nd part of the South Devon League Battle whilst the remaining members stayed in Exmouth for the International Exchange between Edinburgh, Gibraltar, New Zealand Waikato PS and EPG
Part 1 on home ground: International exchange of 30 images from each club, sent around the clubs for enjoyment, pleasure and appraisal. We had a lovely variety of images, of birds, especially the beautiful photograph of bee eaters and a beautiful high key of a bird in the snow, flowers, architecture, bw and lots of other lovely photographs.
We had a very enjoyable evening with everyone joining in with comments and banter. Thank you to Peter and Carol for organising and coordinating this event which was enjoyed by all.
Part 2 away for the South Devon League Battle
Six of EPG members attended a packed room at Dawlish and Teignmouth tro view Pedrio Landers, Chairman of the WCPF judge the 60 Digital Entries in total from Crediton, Newton Abbot, Dawlish & Teignmouth plus Exmouth Photo Group. The event went very well with the top two images coming from our club which meant that we had won the SDL Trophy. Chaz Madge was there with his camera so was able to get a photograph of Pedro handing the trophy to Christine Chittock, our Chairman.
It was a great evening with lots of lovely cakes and the results for the both competitions, photogvraph and all our images we entered are on the SDL 2025 page.
Please click here to view images and results for the South Devon League
Reviews by Lynn Middleton-Flynn EPG Programme secretary and Sheila Haycox Vice Chairman and webmaster.
Wednesday March 19th Competition 4
Our judge for competition 4 was Helen Moore ARPS from Liskeard Camera Club. Helen is the secretary for the WCPF. She enjoys taking pictures of nature, people, things and abstracts. She gave a thoughtful, positive critique of each image presented, with many useful pointers on how each image could be improved.
There were 72 entries in total, 11 for colour prints, 7 for mono prints, 15 for mono DPI’s and 39 for Colour DPI’s. The overall winning image was Nautilus Revealed by Peter Hyett.
Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to all those who took part. Check out and view the images by clicking here.
Review by Gill Stocker
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Photography by Chaz Madge
12th March 2025 Speakers Linda Pearson ARPS Bob Pearson FRPS EFIAP DPAGB
Linda and Bob presented the evening with so many beautiful prints selecting individual images for us all to view in the break. We witnessed the most beautiful prints from Tuscany with subtle color's, printed on the most complimentary papers. They both shared their work from the Galapagos, Cuba, patterns in rocks, Zion Park, Bryce Canyon, Death Valley, Santini. Bob explained his love of Infared explaining about his converted cameras. They then finished the first half off with various stunning nature images.
The second half of the images Linda and Bob presented AVs with the most stunning photography.
We went to Galapagos Islands, Japan, Hebrides, Botswana and finally to finish off the evening Yellowstone in the winter.
The most beautiful evening was enjoyed by everyone, outstanding body of work . Thank you, Linda and Bob.
Review by Lynn Middleton-Flynn EPG Programme secretary
Wednesday 5th March 2025 Members Evening. Peter Hyett ARPS, EFIAP/b,BPE2 Carol Hyett LRPS AFIAP and Christine Chittock CPAGB AFIAP
What an interesting and informative evening from three talented members! Peter and Carol began by focussing on their studio photography work, photographing professional models, acrobats and performers. We learnt how to use different equipment, backdrops and props for creative effect, effective lighting to produce deep shadows, the importance of timing to capture movement, and how composites can be used to tell a story. Peter and Carol beautifully captured the artistry of the performers, and it is easy to see why their images have been so successful in international salons.
After the break,Christine gave a presentation on how to create successful photographic panels. Her process was to define a clear theme, identify a central concept, think about what to communicate, decide on a layout and background, and consider how composition colour texture and tones can be used to best effect. She explained that a useful starting place, was to make a folder with a collection of possible ideas, and she showed us how this had helped her to decide what worked best. We also had a chance to see her beautiful prints which were on display. A very helpful presentation with lots of useful tips and advice.
Thank you Peter, Carol and Christine for a superb evening which was enjoyed by all.
Review by Gill Stocker. Honorary Secretary
26th February 2025 Mix and Match between Exeter Camera club and EPG - Judge Peter Fry ARPS DPAGB BPE4*
Our judge for the evening, Peter Fry, joined in the spirit of the evening enjoying the heckling from both of the clubs. A lovely turn out from Exeter camera club joining everyone here in Exmouth. A great evening for the annual Mix & Match competition. There was plenty of friendly heckling from the audience back and forth, but Peter dealt with this very well, joining in with the spirit of the fun evening.
The final results were Exmouth 51and Exeter 49 very close with the final images on the screen a match. Well, done Exmouth, a big thank you to John and Sheila for choosing and putting together our winning images. A fun evening full of laughter.
Review by Lynn Middleton-Flynn EPG Programme secretary.
Images taken by Chaz Madge
19th February Set Subject Competition Judge John Baker
Our judge for this competition was John Baker from Exeter Camera Club. There were 3 Sections in all, At Work, Architecture, and Footpath/Footpaths. A wide variety of imaginative and creative images were presented in each category, and John gave careful consideration to each image, giving good pointers and advice on how each image could be improved.
Thank you to all members who entered giving us such an enjoyable evening. Congratulations to all the highly commended, bronze, silver and gold winners, and after adding up all the points the winner of the Set Subject is Teresa Brown.
To view the winning entries please click here
Photos from the evening by Chaz Madge
12th February 2025 Jonathan Genevaux Waterscapes
Our last zoom for the season Johnathan Genevaux a evening of waterscapes starting over in France where Johnathan comes from, soon to be living in Scotland.
Johnathan gave us so much information throughout the evening. He covered the equipment he uses. Especially enjoying his sturdy tripod and L bracket. He explained his use of Kase filters for obtaining his long exposures.
Johnathan explained Open Street maps, photo pills, Windy.com, google maps in great details. Google maps helped with showing all the different terrains that you are able to view, helping out with before you even go out into the landscape and what conditions you could encounter. Saving a lot of time and helping to get the great photographs.
Johnathan's top tips were to arrive early, observe, composition, focus on foreground and think about your frame. Use your phone to scout for images.
Check out his website for more information and images https://jonathangenevaux.com/en/en-home/
Review by Lynn Middleton-Flynn EPG Programme s
5th February 2025 - Speaker Sheila Haycox ARPS MPAGB-AV, EFIAP, AV-AFIAP
This was an excellent evening. Sheila showed a variety of inspiring AV’s, revealing her talent for creativity, story telling and using AI. The evening began with an artistic AV entitled “Flower Art” and this was followed by “Concrete and Peace” set in Milton Keynes, and featuring a Buddhist temple and a Peace Pagoda in a charming Japanese garden.
Sheila then showed us several of her interesting AV challenges. These included “Shipping Forecast” showing seascapes with a humorous commentary, “Gay Pride” in which she was challenged to take photos within a 3 metre area in the Manor Gardens, “Winter Art”a project using 81 images which she had effectively altered using Photoshop, and “I Remember When”,using photos from the past.
In her AV’s of the Owl and the Pussy Cat and Deep Dive, Sheila introduced us to the marvels of AI in editing and using a script to make a podcast. This was fascinating, and gave us an idea of how AI could affect the future of photography.
Sheila’s talent for story telling was shown in “Cuppa Cabin”featuring a quirky cafe, where items from the past were displayed in old sheds to create a sense of nostalgia, “Dangerous Tranquility”about a balloon trip, “Lucky Escape”a tragic tale about a lifeboat rescue, and “Royal Sanctuary” an exploration of the Saltee Islands, a pair of small islands lying 5 kilometres off the southern coast of County Wexford in Ireland, and privately owned by the Neale family.
Thank you Sheila for an inspiring evening which was appreciated by all. Review by Gill Stocker
WCPF Interclub Print and Digital Championship - 2nd February 2025
The Print and Digital Championships was held at the Corn Exchange, Exeter and full details of our results can be viewed here.
Sheila Haycox manged to gain an award for her Print, Jet Ski Turn and got a Highly Commended.
The Exmouth Journal has printed a piecew about the WCPF Champ;ionship which can be viewed here
Photo by Christine Chittock
29th January 2025 Speaker via Zoom Stan Farrow FRPS EFIAP DPAGB.
Stan gave us an excellent talk on Photo Art.showing us the inspiration behind some of his creative photographic artwork, with details of how it is produced. He said I am always far more interested in turning my photography into art, rather than producing work for competition purposes. Please visit his website it is well worth a visit.
Belolw some of his images.
Competition No. 3 - 22nd January 2025
Our judge for Competition 3 was Ian Hosker LRPS from Sidmouth Photography Club. Ian has been active on Flicker for 15years, and he has an interest in documentary and drone photography.
There were 6 entries for Mono Prints, 13 for Colour Prints, 28 Colour DPI’s, and 11 Mono DPI’s. Ian gave many positive comments on the images presented, focussing on perspective, light, and the way the images were presented as a whole.
The overall winning image was On Point by Peter Hyett. Congratulations
to all the winners and many thanks to all those who took part.
To view the images and results please click here.
Review was produced by Gill Stockker, Hon. Secretary
Photos by Chaz Madge
15th January 2025 Speaker Ian Bateman FRPS MPAGB AV-EFIAP APAGB
Ian Bateman a long-standing member of EPG presented a fantastic first evening of 2025 back in person.
Ian started the evening with describing about the Taking of Pictures and the method and equipment we have used through the ages. From the first image taken in 1838, to present day, where a trillion of images are taken every year.
We then went on to see a variety of Avs from Ian, starting with, The Beach, all about the history around Budleigh Salterton beach and the town. Talking about, the salt that was produced by the local monks, Sir Walter Raleigh and his paintings and the steamer paddle boats that used to take passengers along the coast. So much research and local history.
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Photo by Chaz Madge
The next AV we enjoyed was called the valiant soldier. The pub that time never called. Now turned into a museum in Buckfastleigh Devon. An insight to time standing still in a time warp.
City of Darkness was our next delight, created from a visit to Hong Kong, the walled city. Ian explained all about the planning of images and sourcing his music to each AV.
Then on to London for the AV about the Longplayer’s permanent home is in Trinity Buoy Wharf. Ian included special effects in this production.
Next, we had an AV from Elaine called Illusianaries a light exhibition in Canary Warf beautifully produced.
Then we viewed 2.1 ratio of a variety Cathedrals from around the country. The we went to a very different AV called Holloway, created from a visit to Dorset and a hollowed-out pathway, called Hell Lane.
To finish of the evening we went to Cyprus on the school trip on the SS Uganda ship. Ian created another fascinating, historical and brilliant produced with effects and again great music.
A very big thank you to Ian for a very enjoyable evening. Greatly appreciated by all our members.
For more information visit Ian’s website
Review by Lynn Middleton-Flynn EPG Programme Secretary
8th January 2025 Speaker Les Forrester BA Hons ARPS DPAGB EFIAP BPE3
Our first zoom of 2025 sharing with Sidmouth Camera Club
Les Forrester started the evening by sharing what he called bite sized information. Les gave detailed information of how he achieved his beautiful, delicate, pastel images. Les researched each area that he photographed for possible buildings for his architectural images, using google maps and weather apps.
Les talked about his underground projects which he processed either high key with a slight hint of colour or low key, both with stunning results. Les demonstrated the before and after of a lot of the images presented, which was very useful and inspiring.
We visited many buildings abroad, library’s, parliament buildings, hospitals, churches and more. Les talked about the choices of what to include or leave out of your images. After leaving Venice with the fascinating fishing boat area, Les gave us some beautiful images from his home area of Yorkshire.
He presented beautiful, trees in snow, piers and lighthouses, using long exposure to great effect.
Everyone had a wonderful evening of beautiful images and lots of great advice.
For more of Les work, check out his website
Review by Lynn Middleton-Flynn EPG Programme secretary