Once again, the Contemporary Group showed a wide range of originality and thoughtful photography.  Here’s how our March session unfolded….

To prove interesting subjects can be found almost on our doorstep, in our city or within easy range of Worcester, five members illustrated this.  Tessa Mills found subject matter quite literally under her feet along pavements near her home.  Nigel Reader enjoyed strong compositional design and content in the CrownGate and Arches area of Worcester whilst Jenny Rees Mann discovered how rubbish can be brought to our attention.  Meanwhile, Paul Mann brought into focus aspects of his regular morning walk.  Again, travelling only a short distance, Kaz Diller revealed how a foggy morning at Croome Landscape Park can distil image content to its essence.

To prove subjects can be discovered everywhere and concentrating mostly in Worcestershire and Herefordshire, Clive Haynes, explored the unlikely subject of church toilets!  Was he flushed with success? 

Bob Oakley chose to concentrate upon details of a single theme with his set about the nostalgia of old leather suitcases and luggage.  Continuing to reveal how presentation style can both unify and aide a concept, through her set of ‘tintype’ pictures, Gill Haynes reminded us that no matter how much things appear to change, they remain the same.

With travelling and holidays brought to mind, Alex Isaacs swept us to the shores of St. Lucia in the Caribbean whilst in more sombre mood, Stewart Bourne reminded us about the tragedy and human waste of war, during his visit to the charred remains of Oradour-sur-Glane in France.

In contrast and not having to travel at all, Bob Green revealed how creating ones own ‘brushes’ in Photoshop can be a means of artistry and expression.

Our two ‘outside sources’ provided further welcome ideas and inspiration beyond the usual realm of club photography (and a good thing too).  This time we enjoyed Magnum photographer, ‘Paolo Pellegrin on Documenting Family’ - Time spent in isolation in the mountains during Covid lockdown allowed the photographer to document a both deeply personal and momentous period.  Here’s the link: Paolo Pellegrin on Documenting Family

And ‘A Second gaze’, a fine selection of meaningful portraits by numerous photographers.  Link:  A Second Gaze

All members’ work from our session can be seen in our Viewpoint e-book for this month.  Click on the image below or this link: Viewpoint and choose the March 2025 edition.  The same link provides access to many previous issues of ‘Viewpoint’ - a fascinating treasure-trove waiting for you to explore!

The next CPG meeting will be on Thursday, 3^rd April 2025.

 Best wishes,

Tessa and Clive.