Alec Stewart AWPF of Gwynfa Camera Club has a new website. Alec says “For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for the natural world. To this day I am constantly amazed at the diversity and beauty that surrounds us every day. A walk along a canal towpath or through woodland becomes an exploration to seek out the fascinating and varied plant and animal life existing in these habitats”. Click on the kingfisher to visit the site and enjoy more of Alec’s photographs.

Visitors view the panels.

The AWPF adjudications took place on the 13th November with eight of the 19 applicants (42%) achieving the distinction.

The judges (Kevin Thomas MA FRPS (Chair), John Chamberlain FRPS MFIAP APAGB, Roger Parry ARPS AFIAP Hon PAGB, Ann Davies EFIAP DPAGB and Leigh Woolford AWPF AFIAP) were treated to a wide variety of themes including wildlife, portature, documentary, landscape, sport and travel. Hearty congratulations to the succesful applicants and commiserations to those not successful. The distinction event was coordinated by Alan Shepherd APWF ARPS who did an remarkable job of making sure everything ran smoothly, and at his first attempt. Continue reading Eight Join the AWPF Roll of Honour in 2011

After many years of exceptional service to Welsh photography, and in particular for his dedication and support of Aberdare Camera Club, Roy Lewis FDPS, AWPF, ARPS has been appointed Life President of the club. We all thanks Roy for his laughter, coaching and help through the years, and wish him every happiness. Although retired from the ACC, we know that Roy will still be taking, and working on his images. Below is a photograph of Roy receiving his certificate of office from Les Davies, ACC Chairperson.

Gwynfa member Leigh Woolford has a new website. Inspired by the ‘Weebly‘ website of Gwen, Phil & Chris Charnock, Leigh had a go creating one of his own. Everything you will see on his site was created using the FREE service provided by Weebly. Continue reading Leigh has a new website… and you can too.