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Gareth tells us about his journey through different photographic tools until he arrived at Leica.



Union Jack - Chester Cathedral




Cloisters - Chester Cathedral




Harbour View




National Waterways Museum - Ellesmere Port
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This week Keith describes in words and pictures how to spend a pleasant time with friends capturing photographs, renewing the friendships and also learning more.
Keith's article suddenly reminded the webmaster of the number of long time friends he has made through photography and, of course, that includes our Fellowship friendships.

















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Dennis tells us about the Freemen of York and provides a great example of how to photograph interesting folk - talk to them first about what they are part of and what they represent.



A Cobbler Freeman of York




A Lady Freeman of York




A Freeman of York
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We are sending you to a Reigate Photographic Society interview with our friend Don Morley that will give you a fascinating insight into the work of a professional sports and action photographer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbtCE-Wzdgw
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The Leica M9 was an important development in the history of Leica M cameras and may well have helped Leica continue in business.
In this article a number of members look at their work with this camera and we provide a short history of it. We also link you to an article on the excellent MACFILOS website about the camera:

https://www.macfilos.com/2024/05/24/leica-m9-looking-back-to-a-turning-point-in-camera-history/

Here are a new set of photos taken with the M9 making up part 2 of our experiences with this fine camera.



Keith Walker - New Forest


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Keith Walker - Barrier



Keith Walker - Artist at Work




Ken Davis - Chesterfield Market 2025




Ken Davis - The Seville Mushroom




Dennis Steel - Mount Cook - New Zealand




Dennis Steel - Kaikoura - New Zealand




Dennis Steel - Grasses - New Zealand




David Askham - You Have Been Warned!




David Askham - Traction




David Askham - Scooter




Cled Lewis - Market Baby




Cled Lewis - Clothed In Red




Cled Lewis - Taking A Break
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The Leica M9 was an important development in the history of Leica M cameras and may well have helped Leica continue in business.
In this article a number of members look at their work with this camera and we provide a short history of it. We also link you to an article on the excellent MACFILOS website about the camera:

https://www.macfilos.com/2024/05/24/leica-m9-looking-back-to-a-turning-point-in-camera-history/

Here are a number of photos taken with the M9, we have more so we will make this a 2-part article with more photos next week.



Keith Walker - Sun & Shade




Keith Walker - Mudeford Nr Christchurch




Ken Davis - Chesterfield Shops - February 2025




Ken Davis - Church - Reykjavik




David Askham - Illusion




David Askham - Fins




David Askham - Blue Eyes




Keith Walker - Contemplation




Cled Lewis - Market




Cled Lewis - Portrait




Cled Lewis - Harvesting The Crop




Ken Davis - Anti-theft Protection




Ken Davis - Cafe - Seville
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Pam tells us of her almost accidental journey into photography and how she developed into a prize winning photographer.

Please note - Pam's images are low resolution.



Pam Lewis




Polo Match - Leica R8 21mm




Clevedon Pier - R9 60mm Macro




Venice Mask - Leica R9 60mm Macro




UBien Bridge Panasonic GX8 + 12-60 mm Panasonic Leica lens
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Keith has bought the desirable new 50mm Summilux-M lens the mechanics of which are based on the 1950's design. He gives a good description and set of reasons for having the lens and the pictures show the performance at f1.4.




Alfie




Daffodils




Kingston Lacy Lion




Snowdrops




The Colour of Rust




Walnut Tree
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The Sketchley Grange Weekend was very successful, the hotel was good; the staff were professional and friendly; the AGM shows the Fellowship is in good order; the presentations and competitions went successfully thanks to Hugh Elliott and we found lots of places to visit.

PLEASE READ THE FULL NEWS REPORT AS WE WANT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS FOR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW.



The Group Photo - April 2025




Foxton Locks - one of the places visited.




Sally Tarlton's Winning Photograph in the 'My Day Out' Competition


The Audrey Bury Competition Placed Photographs:



1st - Geoff Float - The Thief




2nd - Cheryl Float - Kinsale Glass Cutter




3rd - Don Morley - Garden Flower




4th - Ken Davis - Petrol Pumps
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This week Alan tells us about his photographic life. His photographs are from an article we will publish in the future.








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Cled has more than a soft spot for 21mm lenses and has now plunged for the 21mm Summilux. He shows us how he has used these different lenses in his article. His images show how you can use this focal length for all sorts of subjects.



Man at Prayer - Wide Angle Tri-Elmar - 21mm




Ewenny Priory Cemetery - M11 - 21mm f1,4




Ewenny Priory Chancel - M11 - 21mm Elmarit




Derelict Dram - M6 and 21mm Super-Angulon on Tech Pan




21mm Summilux - f5.6




21mm Summilux - f1.4 1/16000
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The first of our biographies is by Keith Walker who also shows us photographs of a fascinating event in London. Here are thumbnails and you can read more by opening the biography.











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Late last year, I was invited to write a longer version of my original article (published on The Leica Fellowship website on 1st November, 2024), extolling the virtues of an ITV documentary on the life, and almost forgotten work, of a London-based British photographer called James Jarché’. But there was a problem.
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This week Alan tells us about returning the Leica cameras and the rocky road he had to travel before he was happy with the camera.

Now I have an appeal. New members are joining the Fellowship and to let them meet some existing members we would like to publish a short 'bio' of existing members. We would want you to send us a photo of your handsome or beautiful face as well as a couple of Leica pictures of yours that typify your work.

In the meantime - back to Alan's photos with the Q.



Zuiderhaven, Harlingen




Willemshaven, Harlingen




Old Timer




Eleven Cities - Cycle Tour




Canal Junction, Harlingen




Charter Ships
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Gareth shows us that simply loading up a film in a favourite camera and going out to photograph whatever takes the eye provided a very fulfilling adventure.

This article will also appear in the issue of The Newsletter that you should receive soon.

A REMINDER TO EVERYONE. SUBSCRIPTIONS HAVE RISEN TO £24 FOR SINGLE MEMBERS AND £36 FOR JOINT MEMBERSHIP. PLEASE ALTER YOUR STANDING ORDER THAT WILL BE PAYABLE SOON. THANK YOU.



Gareth Lewis - Thistle




Gareth Lewis - Street Furniture




Gareth Lewis - Seed Heads




Gareth Lewis - The Rope Ladder




Gareth Lewis - Nailsea Colonnade




Gareth Lewis - Churchyard




Gareth Lewis - London Plane - Bark
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Gerald Stone organised a visit to the factory for members of the Fellowship and, as you will read, they treated us very well indeed. Hopefully Gerald will be able to arrange another visit in 2025 if you are interested.



Visit To Leica 2024 - 01 - Jay with M11 & 35mm




Visit To Leica 2024 - 2 - the Steels With 1600mm Telyt




Visit To Leica 2024 - 3 - 75mm Noctilux




Visit To Leica 2024 - 4 - Leitz Parc - Wetzlar




Visit To Leica 2024 - 5 - Leitz Parc - Wetzlar




Visit To Leica 2024 - 6 - Wuppertal OHR




Visit To Leica 2024 - 7 - Wuppertal OHR




Visit To Leica 2024 - 8 - Street Capture by Jay
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This Week Alan Humphries takes us to familiar places that he has shown us before but shows us how a Leica Minilux has provided him with the tool to record the fascinating subjects.

















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David Askham's lucky dip into his long-forgotten collection of digital pictures



Every January I set time aside for revisiting old images hidden out of sight on my computer. This year I chose to filter pictures taken with my oldest Leica digital camera. There were thousands. So I concentrated on unflagged files and was amazed by what I found. Follow the link and tell me what you think.


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On 6th December we gave a glimpse of Pam & Cled Lewis's Indian Safari.
This week we add some more photographs and not just of the wildlife.
We reiterate their travels and add Cled's views on the equipment he used.



Pam Lewis


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Samba Deer - Pam Lewis




Pam Lewis




Cled Lewis




Cled Lewis




Cled Lewis
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Alan tells us about this small port and how it has been rejuvenated. Alan's maritime connections have given us some fascinating articles.




Watchet Revival




Watchet




Watchet




Watchet




Watchet




Watchet




Watchet




Watchet Revival
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