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Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our Patterns & Textures Photo CompetitionThe winning shot was awarded to Simon Pampling. Congratulations! Pic title "Proud as a Peacock", taken at Whipsnade Zoo. Camera: Nikon D3500, aperture f/6.3; shutter speed: 1/320sec; ISO: 200; Manual; Pattern Metering; lens 18-300mm, shot at 185mm.Selected pictures from all submitted David SealeMassimo FlorioBrian CliffordGile SlurySarah WoodClair...

Hi Everyone! it's time for a new photo competition from us. And the theme for July is "Shutter Speeds"! Timing is crucial in photography. As I am sure you remember, in camera we control time by selecting appropriate speeds. "Shutter speed" is the length of time your camera shutter is open, exposing light onto the camera sensor. On the technical side, the shutter speed will affect your exposure. "Slow" shutter speed will allow more light in - making your image brighter, and "fast" shutter...

Hi Everyone, it's time for another photo competition! Weather is getting better + days longer = so much more time for taking pictures outdoors :) Our theme for June is Patterns & Textures! As always I’ve created a Pinterest board to inspire you a bit, but you are the artist, so feel free to experiment!Remember that the winner will receive £50 in course vouchers. Please submit maximum three of your best pictures. We’ll choose the winner and publish a selection of our favourite...

Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our Springtime Photography competition.The winning shot was awarded to Christopher Mayhew. Congratulations!Selected pictures from all submitted Brian CliffordDaniela HladkaGlyn RobertsMichael SeizanisPaul MurraySarah WrightSarah WoodSarah BairdSimon PamplingCongratulations to all who submitted their entries!It is really important to go out and practice....

Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our Architecture Photography competition.The winning shot was awarded to Alan Cartright. Congratulations!Selected pictures from all submitted David SealeStephanie ClaireKaren HatherlySarah BairdMichael SeizanisGiles LuryJef SenorzorroKaren BrickleyCongratulations to all who submitted their entries!It is really important to go out and practice. Our photography...

Hi Everyone, it's time for another photo competition! When I started working on the "SPRINGTIME" theme on Saturday I was so optimistic... 18 degrees, beautiful sunny weather, clear blue sky... I was going to say that spring is finally here! And now today... 9 degrees, thick clouds, cold and rainy... well let's just hope NOT for too long :) Ok, so the official date was 20th March, but it all really happens in April, when magnolias and cherry trees are blossoming, azaleas, tulips, daffodils,...

Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our Rule of Thirds Photography competition!The winning shot was awarded to Clair Butler (Instagram)Clair Butler photography. Congratulations!!!Selected pictures from all submitted Patrizia-PedaceKaren BrickleyMark-TilburyRamzan-CirakogluAfrica MiraKatie-GreenwoodRenu-KumarSarah-WoodwardCongratulations to all who submitted their entries!It is really important to go out and practice....

Hi Everyone, it's time for another photo competition! Spring is almost here... but not yet... so we will keep that theme for another time. (April?) While scouting for the best locations to run a new edition of our Travel Photography course I've spent a lot of time around London Bridge, Tower Hill, Monument, Covent Garden, and WOW I have to say that architecture in London is really amazing! Well, we kind of know it, but also take it for granted. It's the city where we work, 9 to 5, daily...

Hi Everyone, a big thank you for submitting your pictures to our City Lights Photography competition!The winning shot was awarded to Chris Gillman. Congratulations!!!Chris Gillman - Instagram @christagman "London Eye, blue hour", settings: ISO 100, 50mm, f/16, 30 second exposure. I had spent a long time on the side of the river as the sun was going down. I had been hoping for an interesting sunset being the houses of parliament but it wasn't amounting to much so I crossed over to...