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8 Phonebox Magazine | January 2025Designed to get us out and about and taking photos, they are generally about creativity and composition rather than techniqueOlney Camera Club: 2025Olney Camera Club Photo of the Year 2024 by Gareth RobertsHave you ever thought about joining Olney%u2019s Camera Club, but weren%u2019t quite sure what to expect? Here%u2019s an overview of the programme for 2025 and we hope there is something for everyone whether you are a hobby photographer roaming around with your phone, someone hoping to learn more about their camera, or a long term photographer ready to break out of a rut. We%u2019ve described the types of activities we do and highlighted one or two. For the whole programme, check out our website.Winner of the Open category, December by Bryan DayEvery year we invite a number of professional photographers to come and talk to us on a subject they are passionate or knowledgeable about. These are designed both to educate and inspire us and we%u2019ve had some fantastic sessions over the years. There is a charge for these of %u00a35 per member and %u00a37.50 for non-members. Usually in person, they can also be via zoom.Talks & LecturesJan 29th - Aviation Photography, Mick Mansfi eldFeb 26th - My Beautiful Light, Jane GoodallJul 30th - Weather to Photograph and What, Ann MilesOct 29th - Street Talk, Steve WilliamsA chance to have your images critiqued by a professional judge and to see how you compare to fellow members. We have a mixture of digital rounds and print rounds. Competitions are quarterly and as well as the themes, each quarter has an open round. Competition rounds are hugely educational even if you don%u2019t enter images, as the judge comments on what is right and wrong and what can be improved on every image.Field Practice & OutingsMar 8th - The Photography & Video ShowMay 14th - Scavenger HuntJun 18th - Point of ViewJul 16th - WalkaboutSep 17th - Wine Tasting & Product PhotographyCompetitionsMar 26th - Unusual Perspective - Intentional Camera MovementJune 25th - After Dark, My Happy Place, LandscapeSept 24th - Long Exposure, Artists at WorkDec 18th - Farming, Triptych, Monochrome Cupwww.olneycameraclub.co.uk