Jayne Winter Photography: Blog

Sunset from Port Appin

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:05:03 GMT

Sunset from Port Appin

I was thrilled to find this image was awarded Runner Up in the Landscape Category of the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024 competition. #SLPOTY 'Sunset from Port Appin' (north of Oban) looking across to the mountains on the Morvern peninsula. I just loved how the silhouettes of the four trees on the left balanced with the break in the clouds on the right, allowing the late evening sun to create such wonderful light. This has been such a successful image for me

West Highland Way in Winter

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:52:12 GMT

West Highland Way nr Glen Orchy

I was very pleased to learn that I have had two awards in this year's Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year 2024 #SLPOTY This image "West Highland Way in Winter" has been Commended in the Landscape category. This was taken in January close to Loch Tulla and Bridge of Orchy.

Outdoor Photography - One Thing This Month - Winter Landscapes

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:47:53 GMT

Outdoor Photography Winter Landscapes

I shot this in January whilst travelling through Rannoch Moor. I saw the sun trying to break through the clouds and highlight the snow capped ridge of the mountain. Am pleased to see it was selected for inclusion in the current edition of 'Outdoor Photography Magazine' Issue No 304.

Outdoor Photography Magazine - March Issue No 303

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:49:51 GMT

Very pleased to learn that another of my photographs has been published in 'Outdoor Photography' magazine in the 'One Thing This Month - Patterns in Nature' section. This was an image of the amazing rock formations on the island of Staffa, part of the Inner Hebrides, and created many millions of years ago as a result of volcanic activity. Lots of hexagonal basalt columns create wonderful patterns. This is also the home of Fingal's Cave, where Mendelssohn was inspired to compose his Hebrides Overture owing to the wonderful acoustic qualities of the cave.

Number 8 Annual Open Exhibition, Pershore

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:34:00 GMT

Number 8 Open Exhibition, Pershore

I was very pleased to have both my entries accepted into Pershore's Number 8 Open Exhibition which began on 14 September and finishes on Tuesday 10 October. This photograph is from the preview evening showing my two images "Tree Quartet" and "Sunset at Port Appin" both in matching black frames. There is some super work on display and whilst visiting the exhibition tea and coffee are available in the theatre foyer.

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2022 - Portfolio Book

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:44:25 GMT

The Portfolio Yearbook features the winning and shortlisted entries from the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2022. I had three shortlisted this time and I include them here. This is an annual Award showcasing the best entries in various categories covering nature, wildlife and landscape photography and offers an insight into the creation of the winning images and into the photographers and filmmakers themselves.

Outdoor Photography Magazine - August Issue 296

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:36:52 GMT

How pleased I was to be notified that I have won the "One Thing This Month" with a bluebell photo I submitted for the theme "Spring Landscapes"! Dead chuffed with this and I also win the prize of a Lowepro Fastback BP 250 AW III backpack!

Royal Photographic Society - Landscape Group

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:26:34 GMT

RPS Landscape Group Exhib Managed to get to Bristol yesterday to catch the Royal Photographic Society Landscape Group's travelling outdoor exhibition which is currently being displayed at the Clifton Suspension Bridge and is due to finish on 26th June. It opened in Edinburgh last year, then moved to York for four weeks and prior to Bristol it was outside the entrance to Southwark Cathedral in London. Am pleased to say that one of my images is included "Sunset from Port Appin". There are 61 images on 22 panels, a run of almost 24 metres. All images can be viewed on the RPS website: https://rps.org/Landscape-EXPO22/

Outdoor Photography Magazine

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:21:07 GMT

JWP Blog Quiet Landscapes 2 Pleased to get my image (bottom right) published in "Outdoor Photography" magazine in the latest edition. It was taken a few years ago now during a January holiday to Wester Ross, northern Scotland. The Bealach na Ba (cattle pass) on the Applecross peninsula is one of the most dramatic (and dangerous) roads on the UK mainland with hairpins and steep climbs up to 2053 ft but with fantastic views (on a clear day) across to the Isle of Skye and Raasay.

Royal Photographic Society Landscape Group Travelling Exhibition

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:39:12 GMT

JWP RPS Travelling Exhib Following on from displays in Edinburgh and York in 2022, the travelling exhibition of the RPS Landscape Group has now moved to London where it is available to view outside Southwark Cathedral. It finishes on Tuesday 31st January, so you better get your skates on if you want to see it! Otherwise all images can be viewed online by going to: https://rps.org/Landscape-EXPO22/

Royal Photographic Society - Landscape Exhibition 2022

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:43:31 GMT

I am pleased that my photograph "Sunset from Port Appin" has been included in the Royal Photographic Society's Landscape Group Members' Outdoor Exhibition 2022. This exhibition has recently completed a four week run at St Andrews Parade in Edinburgh and has now moved on to Dame Judi Dench Walk, York (on the Riverside adjacent to Museum Gardens) from 26th June - 10th July. The exhibition comprises of 60 prints on 22 panels: a run of almost 24 metres of landscape images. All the images can be seen online by visiting: https://rps.org/Landscape-EXPO22/

Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2021 - Shortlisted

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:27:59 GMT

I am delighted to learn that I have had images shortlisted in four separate categories of the Scottish Nature Photography Awards for 2021 which have just been announced.

Fellowship - Royal Photographic Society

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:17:45 GMT

I was honoured and absolutely thrilled to be awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society yesterday with a panel of work created during Lockdown. Due to the lockdown restraints limiting the distances that we were allowed to travel, I was determined to try to continue with my photography and embarked upon a project in Tiddesley Wood, an ancient woodland close to my home.

My submission was a collection of 21 prints taken on frosty winter days between November 2020 and February 2021, capturing those quiet, early morning moments when the mists and frost combine to create a timeless atmosphere of solitude and peacefulness.

I loved creating this body of work, and to succeed in achieving my greatest photographic ambition using images of a location that is so local and means so much to me, is just perfect!

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2020 - Photographic Competition

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:41:57 GMT

I was delighted to find out that one of my images had been shortlisted in the above competition. "The Gate" was selected in The Scottish Landscape - The Land category of the recently announced 2020 competition results. The photograph was taken a couple of years ago on a very frosty January morning as we were making our way north having had a brief overnight stop in Moffatt, a favourite town for us to break the journey in. A quick plug for The Queensberry House b&b hosted by Caroline and Miles. Highly recommended! The photograph was taken as we drove north from Moffatt to join the motorway, to continue our journey up to the Isle of Mull.

The image was cropped quite heavily, but I loved the way all the fences and walls converged at the central point of The Gate and because of the frost and early morning light it rendered quite a soft, pastel scene. This will be featured, along with the other winning and shortlisted entries, in the Scottish Nature Photographer Yearbook 2020, soon to be published and will be available for sale.

Outdoor Photography Magazine - Issue 267

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:06:40 GMT

Was delighted to find out that another one of my images has been published in the latest edition of Outdoor Photography Magazine (No 267). The "One Thing This Month.....Local Landscapes" challenge includes my "Bluebells, British Camp" photograph taken on the side of the Malvern hills. As I said in the article, I used a low angle to enable me to get both the bluebells and the sunlit British Camp in the composition. Using a small depth of field (F22) enabled me to keep the bluebells and hill in focus. This image features in the Malvern Gallery on my other website, www.imagesofworcestershire.co.uk.

The Snow Arrived!

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 22:56:53 GMT

Heard the forecast for this morning so gathered our gear together last night ready to venture out should the snow arrive! And it did. Took the 4x4 out, along with a flask and packed lunch and set off around Bredon Hill and then on up to the Cotswolds where we hoped there would be even more snow! It was quite evident that the snow was heavier the higher we went, so we eventually got to Stumps Cross and drove along the lanes stopping here and there for photo opportunities. Unfortunately the light was pretty flat, but nevertheless I was quite pleased with my results.

A quick detour to Tewkesbury for a takeout coffee (I know we'd got a flask but that was for emergency use!) we then parked up in an interesting gateway for our lunch, carrying on afterwards to Castlemorton Common, Malvern for more photos. The lake at Golden Valley provided some interesting bird shots, including this one of the six geese, topically called "Six Geese A Laying" as we're still in the festive season!

Outdoor Photography Magazine - No 263

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:24:21 GMT

Really pleased to find on opening the current issue (no 263) of "Outdoor Photography" magazine that one of my photographs has been published in the "One Thing This Month.....Water's Edge". It was taken on the Isle of Harris looking across Luskentyre beach after the tide had gone out. I used my 80-200mm f2.8 Nikon lens to zoom in and create a minimalist shot with a simple colour palette, giving the rock prominence amongst the little blue rivulets of water as they meandered their way back to the sea. Well pleased! I have included this image in my "Moods" gallery as I feel it is quite evocative.

Number 8 Open Art Exhibition - October 2019 - Pershore

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:23:37 GMT

Am pleased to have one of my black and white photographs accepted into this year's Number 8 Open Art Exhibition in Pershore which is on from 26th September until 16th October 2019. There are some super exhibits to look at (and maybe purchase!) so go check it out....and grab a coffee while you're there!

Instagram

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 21:31:46 GMT

Check out my Instagram page (@jaynewinterphotography) for loads of pictures from in and around Scotland. All are available to purchase as prints, if interested please email me for details!

Pershore's Number 8 Open Art Exhibition

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 11:18:53 GMT

Am delighted to have had two of my very recent photo creations accepted into Pershore Number 8's Open Art Exhibition...."Shadow of Spring" and "Trapped in Time". I have managed to source a new wooden moulding in a soft white/ivory frame, which sets them off a treat! The exhibition is currently on until 24th October 2018 and there is some pretty good work on display.

Men's Space Calendar 2019, St Richard's Hospice

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:25:37 GMT

Had a lovely day yesterday at St Richard's Hospice for the launch of the new 2019 Men's Space Calendar. Myself and fellow photographer Rose Finch, were responsible for all the photographs in the calendar which were taken over a series of days during the summer at various venues, including several within the Hospice grounds, the Morgan Motor Company Ltd, Mzuri Ltd, Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service, the Chequers at Crowle and Croome Court. Each photograph featured the well know "giraffe" in every shot. The calendars will be on sale at St Richard's Hospice at £7.50 each. All proceeds will go to St Richard's Hospice.

New Galleries and Photos

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:03:27 GMT

Just spent the last week creating two new galleries:" Creative" and "Triptychs & More". Have also added more images to other galleries including "Of Days Gone By" in the Monochrome Gallery (see photo). Hope you enjoy looking through them.

Kemerton WI Calendar

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:39:43 GMT

Congratulations go to the ladies of Kemerton WI for selling all of their 2017 "Calendar Girls" style calendar and being able to present the two charities, St Richards Hospice and Guideposts, with a cheque for the total amount of £2,350. This was done last Thursday at The Crown Inn at Kemerton. I was so pleased to be one of two photographers responsible for all the photographs in the calendar. A great set of hard working ladies to work with.

Kemerton WI 2017 Calendar

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:49:00 GMT

Had great fun and satisfaction from being involved with the ladies of Kemerton WI to help produce their 2017 calendar. Myself and fellow photographer, Rose Finch, never having done anything quite like this before, were a bit apprehensive beforehand, as I think were the WI ladies themselves! It took great courage to bare all in front of two strangers but after we got the first "month"under our belt we all relaxed and a great time was had by all! The shoot was done over two separate days in June and July and proved quite a challenge at times especially when trying to replicate Christmas in June or Bonfire night in July!

The Calendar was eventually finished and printed and the launch was last night at The Crown in Kemerton. Great coverage by BBC Hereford & Worcester, BBC Radio Gloucester, Evesham Journal and the Gloucester Echo all came and took even more photographs and interviewed us all for broadcasting this morning and for publication in the next editions.

Well done to Linda, Kim and Pam, for all their hard work (along with the rest of the ladies of the WI) in coming up with the ideas, the props, the venue and most of all the camaraderie as a result of this great experience! It was a privilege to be involved and all proceeds from the sale of this calendar will be shared between St Richards Hospice and Guide Posts charities.

Short Break to Snowdonia

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 22:03:27 GMT

Two days spent near Dolgellau photographing the autumn colours and waterfalls. Spent about five hours the first day in the forest taking photos down by the river, staying until after it had gone dark to try some "painting with light". Tripod, slow shutter speed and torches - great fun, here is one of the photos that had been "painted with light".

Autumn Colours

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:25:45 GMT

Went down to Batsford Arboretum last Thursday looking for some autumn colours. Couldn't get excited with the colours, but tried a few multiple exposures which I was quite pleased with. Prefer to come across "natural" scenes rather than a manicured parkland so today went down to the Forest of Dean. Tried Cannop Ponds but, again, the colours aren't stunning yet. Went further into the forest and had some success with abstract movement shots which I enjoyed.

No 8 Open Art Exhibition, Pershore

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:37:21 GMT

Am pleased to be able to say that the two photographs I submitted for consideration a little while ago for Pershore's No 8 Open Art Exhibition (held every two years) were accepted and they are currently on view at "No 8" and will be until 15 October 2014. Four "Special Merits" were awarded by the judges and I am delighted that both my exhibits were chosen for two of these awards.

One other bit of good news is that I received a call earlier from "No 8 "to say that both pictures had been sold today and could I arrange for two replacements to fill the gap! Lovely!

Evesham Country Park - Autumn Craft & Gift Fair - 27/28 September 2014

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 13:53:38 GMT

I shall be exhibiting this weekend (Saturday & Sunday) 27th & 28th September 2014 at Evesham Country Park for their 2nd Autumn Craft and Gift Fair. I will have a large selection of mounted photographs from my "Jayne Winter Photography" range and also a good selection from our "Images of Worcestershire" range, along with greetings cards.

There are going to be over 70 stalls showcasing a range of wares from jewellery to knits, woodcrafts and paintings, soaps and ceramics to fashions, photography and cushions.

There will be plenty of opportunities for refreshments at the restaurants on site, along with the opportunity to visit the courtyard shops, farm shop and of course the extensive garden centre.

Why not pop along and start that all important Christmas shopping!! There is plenty of free parking available.

Evesham Country Park is at the northern end of the Evesham bypass (A44), at the junction with the Stratford Road (A46). From here follow the brown tourist signs.

Bruges in September

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:38:12 GMT

Just spent four days in Bruges with my daughter. What a super city, such wonderful architecture and a lovely atmosphere. Also spent a day visiting Mount Sorrel (Hill 62) and the preserved trenches near Ypres along with the Menin Gate and Tyne Cot Cemetery near Passendale. So glad to have had the opportunity to experience these memorials, a very moving but enjoyable day. Lots of photographs taken during the four days, here is just one taken in Bruges itself.

Kilve, North Somerset

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:12:44 GMT

Spent a great day on the beach at Kilve in north Somerset with friends from Worcestershire Camera Club. Morning was spent taking slow shutter speeds of the waves breaking on the rocks and also trying out some multiple exposures which was great fun. Later doing more intimate work using the macro lens concentrating on the rocks and strata patterns along the cliff face. Great for abstract pictures.

Pershore Arts Trail - Pershore Abbey

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:24:11 GMT

Photo of the Mayor of Pershore, Coun Tony Rowley, having a look at some of my exhibits on day one of the two day Pershore Arts Trail in the Abbey.

Pershore Arts Trail - Pershore Plum Festival

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:08:28 GMT

Looking forward to spending the next two days (Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12noon-5pm, 23rd and 24th August) in Pershore Abbey. Have taken a table as part of the Pershore Arts Trail to celebrate Pershore Plum Festival. There will be fifteen other artists/photographers displaying/selling their work. I will have a selection of mounted photographs from my "Jayne Winter Photography" range along with some from our "Images of Worcestershire" collection. Would love to see as many people as possible. Why not pop along and say hello!

Pembrokeshire

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:35:49 GMT

Just back from three days down in West Pembrokeshire. Took a boat trip across to the island of Skomer where we spent five hours in the hot sun walking and photographing the puffins (who are still there amazingly as they have normally left for the Atlantic by now). A very memorable day.

Croome Park Saturday 12th July 2014 - RAF Defford Heritage Day

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 06:52:19 GMT

Looking forward to being at Croome Park (National Trust) for the RAF Defford Heritage Day. Come along and see us at Sedgeberrow Books trade stand, where we will have a good selection of aircraft and other transport related books and prints (and a few jigsaws), along with a selection of mounted photographs and greetings cards from Images of Worcestershire. Weather looking good, lots going on including a fly past of a Dakota.

Isle of Lewis holiday

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 09 May 2014 09:43:33 GMT

Fabulous time being had up here on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. Loads of photography being done, some of the results of which will be uploaded on to the website once we are back home. Weather much better than a previous visit about three years ago, with much lighter winds and less rain. Wonderful light and so much to photograph. Even had two sightings of the white tailed eagle (sea eagle) over on the Aird of Uig which was really exciting. Lots of sheep, derelict crofts, seabirds, standing stones and wonderful sea and landscapes. Off to photograph the "sheilings" shortly, between Callanish and Stornoway.

Worcestershire Camera Club - Crowngate Exhibition - Easter 2014

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 15:51:40 GMT

I am pleased to be able to say that some of my work under the "Jayne Winter Photography" range is now available to view and purchase as part of Worcestershire Camera Club's Easter Exhibition in Crowngate Shopping Centre, Worcester. If you are in Worcester, do pop along and have a look. It is in the old "M K One" shop unit at the Crowngate car park end of the shopping centre accessible from Broad Street and has been open over the Easter weekend and will be open daily from Tuesday 22nd April through to Saturday 26th April from 10 - 4pm. See the feature in Thursday's copy (17th April) of the Worcester News.

Walk in Warwickshire - Sunday 9th March

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 23:43:17 GMT

Took advantage of the glorious weather today. Did a lovely walk from the village of Illmington up along the Cotswold ridge and back. Had my infra-red camera with me as it is much lighter than my main camera. Was hoping for some more sheep photos, but unfortunately the sheep were a bit thin on the ground. Was a lovely day however and a few "winter tree" shots were taken.

Sales

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:40:51 GMT

Thank you to the lady who bought three framed L/E black & white prints from me this morning. I hope they will look nice on her wall. Will have to get printing again - can see I have a busy week ahead, what with The Photography Show at the NEC to attend as well!

British Photographic Exhibitions

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:31:16 GMT

Hooray! Just received my Award Certificate from the British Photographic Exhibitions! I can now add BPE1* to my photographic qualifications. To qualify for this I have had to have 25 photographic acceptances in National Exhibitions organised by various photographic societies throughout the United Kingdom.

Website Live!!

(Jayne Winter Photography) — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:10:03 GMT

I am pleased to say that my website is now up and running. I hope you enjoy browsing through the galleries. If you would like to add any comments then please feel free to do so in my guest book.

More pictures will be uploaded over the forthcoming weeks.

In the meantime. . . . . . enjoy!