People across Exeter are being invited to take part in a study to assess the effect of ash dieback disease on the landscape of the city.
Over the next few weeks fixed camera points are being installed in three locations across the city where ash dieback will have an impact.
Members of the public will be encouraged to take photographs from the fixed posts to capture Exeter’s changing landscape over the coming months and years. The pictures, will capture changes to the treescape and will help inform decisions about future plantings across the city.
OS is running a contest to find a new front cover image for its popular OL 28 Dartmoor Explorer map.
The competition, run in conjunction with Dartmoor National Park, intends to find a beautiful image to represent the picturesque moorland in 2021.
It is being held to commemorate 70 years of National Parks.
The contest is open to any walker or photography enthusiast who feels they have pictures in their digital archives good enough to become the winning image.
Due to the latest lockdown and government advice OS is asking people please do not travel to...
A unique collection of rarely seen photographs showing stars such as Judy Garland and Laurence Olivier making some of British Cinema’s most-loved films can be seen for the first time.
The photographs show actors – also including Sophia Loren and Peter Sellers – on set preparing for shooting or relaxing between takes. They capture behind the scenes in Judy Garland’s last film, child stars rehearsing while making Oliver! and the cast of Richard III sweltering in full armour while shooting in Spain.
The collection of pictures belonged to Pamela Davies, one of the foremost...
Film Director and Photographer Harry Hook spent his childhood in Kenya and has been filming beautiful images of the African Continent and its people for over forty years.
His photographs are regularly published by newspapers and magazines and his films shown on TV and in cinemas around the world.
Join Harry for an unforgettable evening of extraordinary stories, and unique film footage as he tells the epic story of Africa’s people and their inspiring journey from the land to the city.
In his talk he covers a vast span of places and people and shines fresh light on...
One of photography’s most intrinsic and oldest objectives has been to secure a moment in time and offer it as evidence in some sort of true, concrete experience. This Exhibition brings together artists whose work explores environments as a testament to our presence, existence, identity and our place in society.
BETWEEN HERE AND THERE is a touring photographic exhibition created and supported by The Photographic Angle.
For more information see www.thephotographicangle.co.uk/exhibitions Please check website prior to...
East Devon District Council’s Countryside team is inviting photographers of all ages and abilities – from beginners to professionals - to demonstrate their skills and talent by entering an exciting new photographic competition.
The theme is completely open – it could be a landscape, seascape, architecture, wildlife or colourful flowers - as long as the photograph depicts a subject that is in East Devon.
To enter, please send a high quality (high res) image to: countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk , including your name, age and the subject of your photograph. Entries received...
The Environment Agency and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are warning that people posing for ‘storm selfies’ are putting their lives in danger. As Storm Barney hits Britain, the two organisations are urging thrill-seekers not to put themselves at risk by taking photographs of themselves along wave-battered promenades and breakwaters.
On Tuesday (17 November) afternoon and evening, gale or severe gale force westerly winds are expected to generate large waves around exposed coasts in south-west England and the English Channel. Some localised spray and wave...
Meridian RAW CIC, the Exeter-based social enterprise, has announced an exhibition at the Exeter Picturehouse to celebrate the culmination of their community project in central Exeter.
This diverse exhibition is part of the Our Lives, Our Community, Our Voice project which was a two-year community project in Exeter and used photography as a means of engagement and empowerment. The project was managed by the Olive Tree Association/Devon Grapevine in partnership with Meridian Raw and has been generously funded by the People’s Health Trust.
Sidmouth’s seagulls were joined by a ‘bird of no feather’ when a tiny fixed wing drone took to the skies on behalf of East Devon District Council to photograph Sidmouth beach and cliffs east of the River Sid to provide up to date evidence of coastal erosion for its Beach Management Plan project.
The drone – a SenseFly eBee, weighing just ½ kg and fitted with a compact computer and camera – was carrying out a trial mission commissioned by Plymouth Coastal Observatory. Flying for 45 minute periods at speeds of around 45kmph, the drone - or unmanned aerial system (UAS) as it is...
North Street Gallery in Ashburton is showing a beautiful photographic exhibition by Emmy award winning photographer and film cameraman Toby Strong.
Toby has worked with the biggest names in wildlife filming and documentary, including David Attenborough, Ben Fogle, Bill Bailey, Michaela Strachan and Billy Connolly.
Toby's credits include the following award winning projects:
Bill Bailey's Jungle Adventure-based in Indonesia. Battle for the Elephants- Nat Geo undercover expose of the ivory trade. BBC's Human Planet Antarctica: following Ben Fogle with David...
