Nigel Spencer ‘Journey To The Arctic’ With a title including journey and Arctic you know you are in for a special talk. And, so it proved, with guest speaker Nigel Spencer. An avid walker and climber, having completed over 200 Munros, Nigel became interested in photography as an extension to his outdoor activities. Catching the […]
The members of the Society this week were treated to an outstanding presentation by the renowned wildlife photographer Nigel Spencer. Although based in Leicestershire he spends much of his time in the Western Islands of Scotland. As well as being a wildlife photographer he is an avid climber and Munro bagger but his true love […]
Edinburgh International Salon is one of the most highly regarded international exhibitions in the UK, typically attracting around 3000 entries from all around the world. This salon has been in existence for over 150 years and during that time has built a strong reputation. A print only exhibition they only accept what they can display, […]
Huge congratulations to the members of St Andrews Photographic Society on winning the BEST COLOUR CLUB – THE HENRY COATES TROPHY in this years Scottish Photographic Federation (SPF) Annual Portfolio competition. The three Judges for 2019 were – Christine Widdall from L&CPU, Richard Speirs from NCPF and Dave Symonds from the SPF. A total of […]
Congratulations to Chris Reekie LRPS of St Andrews PS for achieving a score of 15/15 for his image “Snow Fence” at the annual Scottish Photographic Federation (SPF) Print Championship in Stirling. 3 judges score each print with a minimum score of 2 and a maximum score of 5 in this well attended event. 31 camera […]
On 13th February Cupar Camera Club, Kinross Camera Club and St Andrews PS met in St Andrews for the annual 3 Way PDI Competition. The competition was judged this year by Al Buntin ARPS MPAGB from Dundee PS who has a keen eye for both the artistic and technical merit of a photograph. All 3 […]
Congratulations to the winners of our 3rd Internal Competition judged by Stewart Dodd from Dundee Photographic Society. Projected: 1st: Purple Dawn by Philip Graham 2nd: Feeding Time by Joan Riddell 3rd: Chalky Can Smell Cheese by Bill Donald Colour Prints: 1st: The Ravens Passing by Stan Farrow 2nd: Spring Morning Over The Eden River by […]
Getting close to live action in sport is always exciting. To get up close and personal with the cars, drivers and fans of the Federation Internationale De L’Automobile, is a dream for many motor racing fans. For Jeff Carter this was a journey which started when he was still in the RAF and went to […]
Roy Robertson spoke to STAPS members on his visits to China, providing a photographer’s view of the country. His visits were initially through invitations when he held the post of President and Vice President of the Royal Photographic Society to attend and art exhibition, including photography and the world fair. Being part of a Royal […]
The speaker this evening was the Societies own member, David Ogden. And to start his presentation by telling the assemble members, ‘don’t try it’, certainly grab everyone’s attention. And throughout his talk he maintained a rapt audience as he described, demonstrated and presented how he went about Macrophotography, the equipment he utilised (and ingeniously assembled) […]
