Bishop’s Waltham Photography Society Exhibition

What do fireworks and iguanas from Costa Rica have in common?

Within the cork-bored walls of a Church hosted an Iris tucked delicately next to a divine landmark of Winchester.

Or maybe you might prefer the TV display with an elderly man thinking whether ‘to smile or not to smile’, or the Sandhurst Passing Out Parade.

With a white dahlia and friendly faces that were willing to greet you at the door.

From DSLRs to the cameras we keep in our pockets, this was the magic that was The Bishops Waltham Photography Society’s annual exhibition.

Boasting around 55 members, from ‘seasoned amateurs’ to those with newly bought cameras, the showcase has been running for 13 years, and is consistently held in the United Church.

The society, starting in 2008, was created by a small group of people who wished to share their passion for the life behind the lens with those in the local area.

For those under 16, do not fret, as the society also hosts a Junior Competition for those living within the local parishes. Those who were placed received a certificate from the Mayor of Winchester.

If you enjoyed a particular photograph, for example, the macro shots of black and white beauty which hosted a trio of unforgettable sights, you may liaise with the creator to buy the print. There were also cards for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going back to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

So whether your fancy is taken by the Northern Lights or a red-eyed tree frog, the Bishop’s Watlham Photographic Society Annual exhibition is one to keep on your to-do list.