We had a real treat on Tuesday evening when we had a presentation of photography by Dr Mary Slingo.
Mary refers to herself as an enthusiastic amateur photographer who, in her spare time, is a doctor. The photography she showed us certainly demonstrated her skills!
She is an accomplished camerawoman with an artist’s eye and she showed us a range of stunning photographs from around the world.
Most of the photographs were landscapes and seascapes taken on her travels: some from family holidays, some taken on an expedition by the British Schools Exploring Society to the Himalayas and some in her local area. She also showed us some excellent close-ups which she said she tries to compose as abstract shapes which make it ‘almost apparent what it is’.
Here are some examples of the stimulating images which she included in her talk.These images link to Mary’s website which is well worth a visit:
Mary’s presentation illustrated her seven rules of photography:
- Plan ahead
- Know your local area
- Wait for the right light
- Move in close
- Move in closer
- Tell a story
- Break all the rules and hope for the best!
This was a truly inspirational, revelatory evening and we thank Mary most sincerely for her brilliant presentation and enlightening talk. Unforgetable!
(all images © copyright Mary Slingo)