A belated but very big thank you to everyone who took part and visited the Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG) during our ‘Get the Picture’ ITea and biscuits week soiree at Dimbola in September.

Age UK wanted people who already know how to use technology to pass on their ideas and know-how. As everyone at the IWDIG are potential digital champions they are always more than happy to pass on and share their knowledge. Continue Reading »

On Saturday enthusiastic photographers of all ages explored and snapped photos of whatever caught their eye in the first Isle of Wight Worldwide Photo Walk.

46 photographers walked and snapped their way through history, culture, nature and lifestyle in and around Freshwater. It is the largest social photography event in the world and something the Isle of Wight has not participated in before. Continue Reading »

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 »

A lot of media interest was generated in this year’s 80th Anniversary of Round the Island Race.  IWDIG Photographers have provided a snapshot review of Round The Island Race 2011.

Under leaden skies, lumpy seas, gusts up to force seven and waves of approximately 20 foot around the iconic Needles, IWDIG Photographers Mike Thomas and Lorraine Skipper managed to capture some stunning pictures. Continue Reading »

A world price record was set at the 19th WestLicht camera auction by lot number 1 when a Leica 0 sold for 1.3 million Euro.   The bidder, a private collector from Asia, is the new owner of the most expensive camera ever sold worldwide.

After a tough bidding battle starting at 200.000 Euro, lasting for 20 minutes, this extremely rare Leica of the 0-series from 1923,  the highlight of the auction, 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 »

Nikon Corporation have announced that the Nikon D7000 digital-SLR camera is the recipient of the CameraGP2011 Readers Award.  The D7000 was also the recipient of the TIPA Awards 2011 Best D-SLR Advanced award.

This Readers Award was established in 2008 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Camera Grand Prix. The recipient of this year’s award was selected with voting by general users between March 28 and April 10, 2011. 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 »

A rolling Photographic Exhibition by Larry Ellis is taking place in the Cameron Tearooms at Dimbola Museum and Galleries.

Very much up close and personal with many of the stars of the period, now you to can get up close and personal with the likes of Sammy Davis Jr, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and many more at Larry’s exhibition ‘Tea With The Stars’ at Dimbola. The exhibition is free as long as you enjoy a cup of tea.

With Beatle-mania and the Swinging Sixties scene in London about to explode, 1963 was a very good time for Press Photographer Larry Ellis to be joining the ranks of the Fleet Street ‘snapper’. Continue Reading »