Forty-five people from all over Greater Exeter have exhibited their creative skills in the Fun A Day project, a community show at the Positive Lights Projects in the city centre.
The Fun A Day concept is simple: pick a project, do it every day throughout February and record it. Adults and children drew, painted, sewed, baked, photographed and wrote to complete the challenge, lifting spirits, celebrating life and bringing a little colour to the dog days of winter.
The results went on display at Positive Lights Projects in Sidwell Street in a weekend-long show on March 18 and...
Independent charity Devon Communities Together (DCT) has launched a new wellbeing programme, Wellbeing Works, to support people and businesses in Devon to prioritise their wellbeing and resilience as we continue to recover from the pandemic.
People can access free 1-2-1 wellbeing check-ins with trained volunteers or join one of a series of online workshops designed to share tools and techniques for better wellbeing. There are a whole range of two-hour workshops on offer, from the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’, to ‘Wellbeing at Work’ and even ‘Doodling for Wellbeing’, plus many more....
Topsham local, Paula, is celebrating after being selected as the winner of McCarthy Stone recent photography competition.
Run by the leading manager and developer of retirement communities behind the forthcoming Pym Court Retirement Living Plus development in Topsham, the competition called for local residents to share photographs of their favourite scenery, wildlife, and landscapes from all corners of the town.
The competition was judged by the Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, who chose Paula’s sunset photograph entitled Underway in Topsham...
People across Exeter can now take part in a study to assess the effect of ash dieback disease on the landscape of the city.
Three fixed camera points have been installed at three locations across the city where ash dieback will have an impact.
Members of the public are now being 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.
Organisers of a photography competition to capture wildlife in the garden have been delighted by a flood of entries.
In just a few days since the competition was launched, Exeter City Council has received 33 entries. People have until the end of the month to send in their images.
Cllr Duncan Wood, Lead Councillor for Leisure and Physical Activity, said he was over overjoyed by the response.
“The feedback we’ve had has been so fantastic,” he said. “We wanted to create some positivity during ‘lockdown’ – supporting the ‘Stay at Home’ message but giving people...
Budding photographers of all ages are invited to enter their best photographs of Seaton Devon, into Snap Seaton a brand new competition launched by Seaton Town Council.
The Snap Seaton photography competition is inviting adults and children to send their best shots of the beautiful seaside town, its beach, attractions and surrounding areas. The winning photos in the child and adult categories will be made into postcards that will be available throughout the summer.
Seaton Mayor and Town Councillor Jack Rowland, says, “We want to celebrate Seaton and the creative people who...
The Monochrome format simplifies and strengthens our photographs. We draw attention to what caught our eye. We highlight patterns of light and shadow, or use light falling across a surface to emphasise grainy textures. An effective monochrome is reliant on its composition. A careful arrangement of shapes, lines, textures and patterns can transform your photograph.
MONOCHROME is a touring photographic exhibition created and supported by The Photographic Angle.
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The photographers participating in this theme have sent us striking images of the widest range of species, from elephants to insects. Many of the images in this exhibition highlight the relationships that species have with their habitats. What shines through is the photographers’ admiration and empathy with the subject, together with their sheer joy and sense of privilege of being able to photograph them.
We hope this exhibition will encourage our visitors to make a personal commitment to help preserve our biosphere and its...
Are you an experienced amateur wildlife photographer who would jump at the chance to photograph Exe Estuary wildlife from the vantage point of a stationary boat? We are running a special cruise to allow for those 'once in a lifetime' shots.
Your RSPB on-board wildlife guide, Jo King, will point out species such as black-tailed godwits, dunlins, golden plovers – and of course – avocets; liaising with the skipper to stop the boat for fantastic photo opportunities.
This is a great opportunity to get up close with some stunning wildlife! Booking essential.
Performance was conceived early in 2012 as British excitement grew in anticipation of hosting the Olympics. Local sporting events were photographed as communities played their part in preparing for the Games. Other photographers concentrated on artistic events, from dance and theatre to street performance and music. This exhibition highlights the transitory nature of action-orientated photography
PERFORMANCE is a touring photographic exhibition created and supported by The Photographic Angle.
