- untouched 13
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) 5
- Photo library management 5
- featured photographer 4
- Camera Settings 3
- Essential IT Skills 3
- Post Production 3
- camera technique 3
- iPhone 3
- Monthly Themes 2
- Software 2
- composition 2
- photo sharing 2
- photographers 2
- Camera Controls 1
- Flickr 1
- General Interest 1
- Photobook 1
- Photography Thoughts 1
- challenges 1
- gallery 1
- meetings 1
Restoring History: AI Tools vs. Traditional Editing
Can AI help restore treasured old photographs? A rediscovered album of Second World War pictures from Egypt provided an opportunity to compare Photoshop’s AI tools with traditional editing. AI improved contrast but also invented vehicles, people and other details—even when instructed to preserve historical accuracy.
Careful manual adjustments produced a more faithful restoration, while AI proved useful in identifying the location.
The Batters
A photographic walk through The Batters, a small Corsham woodland shaped by railway construction and later used by the Scots Guards for trench-warfare training during the First World War. These black-and-white images explore how its uneven ground, steps and handrails still seem to echo the landscape’s layered history.
Exploring Ultra Macro
When trial and error wasn't enough, engineering had to take over. Why photographing a 1 cm beetle turned into an exercise in microns, focus stacking and precision movement.
Upload Folder July
View of the upload folder in Flickr for July. This is an experiment looking at different ways to view the photos we are sharing.
Can AI make us better photographers—or merely more conventional?
Adobe’s Project Indigo is testing an AI feature that critiques photographs and suggests ways to reshoot them. It could be a valuable learning tool—but if its advice favours established photographic conventions, might it discourage the experimentation and rule-breaking from which creativity often emerges?
AI fun - still to video, not yet perfect.
AI can now turn a single still photograph into a three-second video. I tried Lightroom's new AI feature on a rowing scene and a building to see how convincing the results were. The animations are impressive at first glance, but a closer look reveals some amusing mistakes. See the videos and decide for yourself!
Scam Watch – Fake McAfee Renewal Emails
Some WG owners have received convincing-looking emails claiming that their McAfee antivirus subscription has expired. They are phishing scams designed to steal personal or payment details. Learn how to recognise the warning signs, safely report these emails to the National Cyber Security Centre, and avoid becoming a victim.
Getting to Know Flickr
Flickr is now the Wadswick Green Photography Club’s online gallery for sharing and enjoying members’ photographs. To make getting started as easy as possible, I’ve produced four short illustrated guides covering everything you need to know in this first stage.
The guides explain why we’ve chosen Flickr, how to create a free account, how to upload your first photograph, and how to enjoy the Club Gallery. Remember, uploading directly to Flickr is only one way of sharing your photographs with the club. If you prefer, you can continue to send your photographs to me using Google Photos, email, AirDrop or another method, and I’ll add them to the Club Gallery for you.
The aim isn’t to become a Flickr expert—it’s to enjoy photography and make it easy for us to share our work with one another. Future guides will introduce commenting, favourites, Flickr Groups and other features as members become more confident.
WGPC Photo Sharing Trial – New Dropbox & Flickr Workflow
WGPC is trialling a new Dropbox and Flickr workflow for photo sharing and constructive criticism. The aim is to simplify uploads, preserve full image quality and metadata, reduce technical frustrations and improve long-term archiving while keeping photography rather than IT at the centre of club activity.
Stop Scrolling – Start Searching
A simple tip that can save a lot of frustration: instead of hunting through screens for apps that have moved or changed, use your iPhone’s search function—or even Siri—to find them instantly.
Geo-tagging My Photographs –
Geo-tagging is an often overlooked feature of digital photography that quietly adds long-term value to our images. While it is impossible to recover location data from old film photographs, modern workflows make it easy to embed this information automatically at the point of capture. By using a simple connection between camera and smartphone, I have been able to eliminate a previously cumbersome process and ensure every image now carries a record of where it was taken—making my archive more searchable, meaningful, and future-proof.
My Upgrade!
Before upgrading your camera, consider mastering the advanced autofocus features you already have—modern mirrorless systems are powerful but require understanding to get the best results.
Less / More is More
A reflection on two seemingly contradictory photographic ideas—Less is More and More is More. By simplifying individual images through minimalism, we create stronger, more focused photographs; but by bringing those images together into thoughtfully curated panels, we can build deeper meaning and visual impact.
Photo Management - Culling and Filtering
A practical guide to managing your photos through structured culling and star-based filtering—helping you identify your best images, streamline your workflow, and build a strong personal portfolio over time.
Scam Warning - Fake “Google Storage Full” Email
Several WGPC members have received convincing-looking emails claiming their Google storage is full and urging them to update payment details immediately. These messages are phishing scams. In this example the clues are obvious once you look carefully: the sender address is not from Google, the email uses panic language about files being deleted within 24 hours, and even the Google logo is misspelled as “Gooogle”. Never click links in such emails—always check your storage status by going directly to Google Photos or Google One in your browser.
Trent Parke — Chasing Light and Personal Vision
Australian photographer Trent Parke is known for dramatic black-and-white images where light transforms everyday scenes into something mysterious and cinematic. In this article we explore his philosophy of chasing light, experimenting boldly and developing long-term photographic projects.
Controlling Colour Temperature and Tint on Mobile Devices
Modern mobile phones give photographers simple but powerful control over colour. This article explains how to adjust colour temperature and tint when taking a photo and during editing, helping you correct colour casts or creatively warm or cool an image. With just a few small adjustments, mobile photographers can make their pictures look more natural — or use colour deliberately to enhance mood and atmosphere.
Movement – Techniques for Mobile Phone Users
You don’t need specialist kit to capture movement. Mobile phones offer powerful tools such as Live/Long Exposure modes, burst shooting, panning, Portrait mode and creative camera movement. By working with timing, stability and observation, phone photographers can portray speed, energy, or subtle transition just as effectively as with traditional cameras.
Movement - our Theme for March
March’s theme is Movement. This could be shown through motion blur, frozen action, implied movement, or conceptual change. Experiment with shutter speed, timing, and composition to explore how a still image can convey energy, transition, or the passage of time. Think beyond “something blurry” and consider what is moving — and why it matters.
Mathew Wylie – Embracing Imperfection
Mathew Wylie, often described as a contemporary Texan street photographer, embraces imperfection through low-fi, mobile-led imagery that prioritises mood over technical precision. His grainy, atmospheric street scenes challenge the obsession with sharpness and control, encouraging photographers to respond instinctively rather than engineer perfection. Studying his work pushes me to question my own structured approach and to explore whether feeling, rather than refinement, can lead the image.