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As countries go, the UK (or to use the full name the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) is small, but well formed, when it comes to photography. Boasting landscapes that photographer’s dream of: mountain ranges with flowing water or cascading rock formations; vast open fields of corn, twisting in the summer breeze; or bluebell filled woodlands alive with insect life, plus, as an island nation, miles of varied and dramatic coastline.
We are also fortunate to be blessed with an abundance of wildlife, from huge seabird colonies, to deer herds roaming the forest, large water parks filled with ducks and geese; or forests jumping with insects and small mammals.
But beyond the great countryside and wildlife we are equally lucky to have cities mixing ancient architecture and modern masterpieces. Photographically I would say there is something for everyone to enjoy or photograph in the UK. OK if I’m honest our light isn’t always conducive to photography, but it can create drama from what would otherwise be a normal scene.
Away from the actual art of taking photographs, we in the UK also boast more than our fair share of camera clubs and photographic societies, with many counties having dozens of different groups you could join, or visit. We are also blessed with huge numbers of professional and amateur photographers, hailing from each corner of these sceptred isles.
Commercially there are an abundance of independent and large chain camera stores, and have near endless numbers of photography courses, workshops and holidays, for you to enjoy.
If you don’t believe me then follow the links down to the different countries that make up the United Kingdom, with England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, plus the smaller areas of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Selecting those pages will give you the chance to look more closely at the different counties that we separate ourselves into, and see just how much the UK has to offer photographers and photography.
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Lonely Planet Great Britain
Nobody knows Great Britain like Lonely Planet. Whether you're after prehistoric sites in Orkney, mountain climbing in Snowdonia, the tastiest fish and chips in East Anglia, or a quiet beach in Cornwall, this 8th edition gives you all the information you need to enjoy the best of Britain.
ISBN: 174104491X
Facts
Capital: London
Currency: Sterling (pound)
Language: English (Gealic, Cornish and Welsh also spoken)
Photo Value
Since 1981, Photovalue Ltd. has providing professional photographers in the UK and Ireland with high quality photographic folders and strut mounts.
Bruce Smith
http://www.brucesmithphotographer.com
Like many successful photographers, Bruce Smith achieved his first big break in fashion photography by setting up a test shoot with a model. Inspired by great photographers from the decades past, such as Cecil Beaton, Norman Parkinson, David Bailey, Barry Lategan, Horst P. Horst, Irving Penn and Richard Avedon, he borrowed some Fifties style gowns from a top fashion designer who sold her clothes through exclusive London stores. Such was the impact of these images on the designer, she commissioned Bruce and what started as a test, became a spread in one of the UK’s leading fashion magazines, at the time ‘Avant Guard’.
British Landscapes
http://britishlandscapesphotography.co.uk/
Welcome to British Landscapes Photography featuring the work of landscape photographer Derek Fogg
Celebrity Portrait Photographer - Michael Birt
One of the UK's leading celebrity snappers
Digiscoping - Andy Bright
http://www.digiscoped.com/Digiscopingindex.html
Andy Bright`s excellent site: much good info on using a spotting scope in combination with a digital camera...
Landscape Photographer - Chris Friel
british colour blind painter who bought a camera in 2006 and has not painted since.
Wildlife Photographer - Ben Hall
Ben Hall has gained worldwide recognition as one of Britain’s foremost professional wildlife photographers.
Event Photographer Society
http://www.eventphotographersociety.co.uk/
If you are looking for a professional photographer for your event then choose from one of over 400 listed photographers. Whether it is a School Prom Photographer or an Equestrian Photographer. For your Dog Agility show or a Football tournament.
The Pen and Camera club of Methodism
http://www.penandcamera.org.uk/
It is my privilege and honour to welcome you to our website. Please take time to read about the club, its foundation as part of the Wesley Guild, and over one hundred years of photographic activity, and latterly the inclusion of an art folio.
THE UNITED KINGDOM LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP
We are an informal group linked by our common love of large-format cameras. There is no such thing as membership or a membership fee. People participate because they wish to share their passion with like-minded individuals.
British Landscapes
Welcome to British Landscapes Photography featuring the work of landscape photographer Derek Fogg
Photo Places
Photo Places was started by photographers who wanted a place to share their favourite locations and passion for photography with others, as well as giving other photographers the chance to publish guides to their own favourite locations and share with the online photographic community.
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