First Plymouth Photography Group Meeting

Now that I am getting better at my photography I thought it would be nice to meet up with fellow 'togs. I hang around in a Facebook group for photographers in Plymouth setup by Andy Laidlaw, a Plymouth based photographer. He had arranged the first Plymouth (Facebook) Photography Group meeting on Sunday, 30th March 2008.

The idea was to meet up at the Plume of Feathers at Princetown for lunch and drinks. Only a few turned up in the end but we had good fun. Howard Nowlan also joined along with Kat and Pete Welsh. After the introductions we set off on a journey of photo taking mayhem. Well not quite but it was fun. Pete had a top secret location in mind so we all followed in a convoy through narrow winding roads. Andy had to keep stopping, I thought he needed to keep using the bathroom at first. But not quite, his keen photographer's eye kept seeing things to snap.

We eventually arrived at our destination which was a nice woodland area with a river running through it and a nice picturesque bridge over it. I shan't be divulging the location.

With the weather being perfect for once we all set off on our own agendas. I kind of snapped randomly really. Watching Pete at work was quite good as I picked up a couple of tips. Pete has a great portfolio and definitely a good eye. Whilst Howard and Andy had modelling in mind, after all Kat was there.

Well seeing as I had brought my family we soon had to leave as the kids had school then next day. But seeing as The Plume of Feathers was on the way we thought we would avoid cooking at home and have dinner there. As usual it was great. It's not often I don't finish a meal.