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Ray Manley the Peak District National Park photographer since 1978 showed us a feast of photos of an area dear to so many of us on Tuesday 14th December. Word had obviously got around because we were joined by many visitors, including Bramhall PS members, so that 45 of us, a terrific turnout, gathered garrulously.

Using 35mm and 6X6 slides, digital images and prints he took us on a journey around the Park starting on the Eastern gritstone edges Froggat and Curbar with mist in the valleys and sumptuous skies. Then by way of Gardoms, with a pause to herd some sheep, to his favourite Stanage beloved by climbers with views North along the edge to High Neb, the millstones and stunning snowdrifts. Sublime autumn pictures in Padley Gorge contrasted with wild open moorland staked out by rapacious red grouse!

He took us to the sculpted rocks of the Woolpacks with giant skies, through gentle Fairbrook to rugged Ramshaw Rocks, Hen Cloud, The Roaches and sunset over Blakemere. We also saw the limestone dales Lathkill and others with the stepping stones in Dovedale on a bank holiday reminiscent of Blackpool in high summer in the 50s.I’ve missed out a few places because I kept watching the pictures and forgot my notes so do forgive me.

Amongst all these super images snippets of advice were scattered especially for those of us looking to improve our landscape shots, I especially liked his comments and examples on the effect of lighting variation. To see his 6X6 slides projected was a real treat.

For the last five years or so Ray has been using digital and shared with us his feelings on the relative pros and cons from his experience. He clearly had concerns about printing quality but greatly appreciated the speed, versatility and ease of shooting digital. He also shared some of his “tricks” like face transplants and skyduggery and more dubious practices such as dress lowering!

A great night for photographers and lovers of the Peak.

Thanks Ray; do come again!

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		Ray Manley the Peak District National Park photographer since 1978 showed us a feast of photos of an area dear to so many of us on Tuesday 14th December. Word had obviously got around because we were joined by many visitors, including Bramhall PS members, so that 45 of us, a terrific turnout, gathered garrulously. Using 35mm and 6X6 slides, digital images and prints he took us on a journey around the Park starting on the Eastern gritstone edges Froggat and Curbar with mist in the valleys and sumptuous skies. Then by way of Gardoms, with a pause to herd some sheep, to his favourite Stanage beloved by climbers with views North along the edge to High Neb, the millstones and stunning snowdrifts. Sublime autumn pictures in Padley Gorge contrasted with wild open moorland staked out by rapacious red grouse! He took us to the sculpted rocks of the Woolpacks with giant skies, through gentle Fairbrook to rugged Ramshaw Rocks, Hen Cloud, The Roaches and sunset over Blakemere. We also saw the limestone dales Lathkill and others with the stepping stones in Dovedale on a bank holiday reminiscent of Blackpool in high summer in the 50s.I’ve missed out a few places because I kept watching the pictures and forgot my notes so do forgive me. Amongst all these super images snippets of advice were scattered especially for those of us looking to improve our landscape shots, I especially liked his comments and examples on the effect of lighting variation. To see his 6X6 slides projected was a real treat. For the last five years or so Ray has been using digital and shared with us his feelings on the relative pros and cons from his experience. He clearly had concerns about printing quality but greatly appreciated the speed, versatility and ease of shooting digital. He also shared some of his “tricks” like face transplants and skyduggery and more dubious practices such as dress lowering! A great night for photographers and lovers of the Peak. Thanks Ray; do come again! Jonathan Bawden
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