Isle of Wight Photographer Colin Haygarth was recently invited to spend a day photographing Nature & Wildlife in an Amateur Photographer Magazine Masterclass.

Colin who has a great passion in Natural History and Wildlife photography produces some stunning work which often graces the pages of  Isle of Wight News Magazine Island Pulse.  

In this Masterclass, wildlife photographer Paul Hobson showed a group of Amateur Photographer’s visiting London, how to achieve eye-catching nature and wildlife images.

Colin as pictured in the frame at Dimbola. Continue Reading »

Following on from Brian May’s pre birthday bash, the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group celebrated another special birthday at Dimbola last week.

Having discovered former Fleet Street celebrity snapper Larry Ellis shared the same birthday as Brian May, we could not let his 80th Birthday pass by without a friendly gesture from all his friends at the IWDIG.

When Amanda brought in the main Chocolate Torte, we dont know who was more surprised, as for the first time in history Larry seemed lost for words. Continue Reading »

As camera clubs closed their doors for the summer break the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG) continue to keep the Island Photographic Community focused 50 weeks a year.

If you live on the Isle of Wight and have an interest in photography, where can you pick up the latest photography news, equipment reviews, photography techniques, practical events and qualified tuition?

If you’re focused on photography, set your summer sights on the IWDIG. Continue Reading »

In November 2010 Prime Minister David Cameron announced an independent review on how Intellectual Property framework supports growth and innovation.

The copyright regime cannot be considered fit for the digital age when millions of citizens are in daily breach of copyright…    People are confused about what is allowed and what is not, with the risk that the law falls into disrepute. Continue Reading »

Quay Arts is offering local and regional contemporary artists the chance to come and exhibit their work in The West Gallery for Quay Arts’ ‘Artfordable’.

This event provides a very special opportunity to discuss and to buy unique artworks direct from the maker.

Works may include prints, paintings, ceramics, craft, photography and much, much more! A fantastic opportunity to sell and buy work commission free for one day only!  Continue Reading »

Having been set the task of capturing and producing our first Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group calendar, we are happy to report we’ve exceeded the halfway mark.

Focusing our attention in October 2010 we decided a great project would be to produce our very first IWDIG Calendar.  To launch a calendar for 2012 involves Olympic style planning and we remain focused on capturing 12 fresh scenes from the Isle of Wight each month representative of Jan, Feb etc.

The Calendar task was never intended to be a vanity publication and as the saying goes charity begins at home, last week we mutually agreed the IWDIG 2012 Calendar will be sold to raise funds for Dimbola Lodge. Continue Reading »

Blue skies and sunshine and it was up with the larks for Lucy and Mike this morning as they took part in the Earl Mountbatten Walk the Wight. 

Mike did the big one and took a few mobile phone shots on his Blackberry (see below).  Lucy as usual took the flat walk in her stride kitted out in fancy dress and managed a Blackberry moment too. Continue Reading »

In review of the recent Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year Awards, an image by Colin and prose by Amanda has made the Amateur Photographer Magazine news page.

Of course this is not the first time the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group or the IWPOY have featured in the news or in the world renowned AP magazine and we are sure it wont be the last.

The article and image relates to former Amateur Photographer Magazine Features Editor Bob Aylott on winning the Julia Margaret Cameron Award.

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We had a great time at the Silent Auction last night and amazed at how many people came to show their support at Dimbola. All of the donated items, promises and raffle prizes, were snapped up and we can reveal a whopping £2200.00 was raised.

After finding out Koo Stark was unable to attend, High Sheriff Susie Sheldon stepped in to lend her support and opened the Silent Auction at 7pm. In excess of 93 items were donated and promised to be auctioned off during the evening.

The eclectic mix of items included Books, Artwork and Prints of famous people.  Number 1 on the list of Silent Auction items; Yarmouth RNLI offered an opportunity for five people to experience a trip on a lifeboat. Continue Reading »

As the Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2011 is about to begin, we would like to take this opportunity and thank everyone at the IWDIG who have walked, danced and photographed the Isle of Wight Hospice ‘Walk the Wight’.

Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group Photographers along with registered walkers and supporters, have braved sun, rain and wind, to participate in and capture ‘Walk the Wight’ to raise funds for the Island’s Hospice.

Over the years there have been some terrific stories of strong winds, biting rain and muddy paths and we have met some lovely people along the way. Continue Reading »