Review of the Photography for Fun group Meeting November 2025 THEME: “Windows and Doors”
I think that the members enjoyed the November PFF meeting as it created lots of discussion, not always related to photography! The meeting is a good social occasion, but we appreciated the efforts that had gone in to producing the photographs in this month’s session.
We began by showcasing the photographs submitted for this month’s theme, “Windows and Doors”. Members shared the stories behind their images, describing where they were taken and offering fascinating details, which took us on a virtual journey to several different countries. Along the way, we discussed compositional techniques such as leading lines, framing, and symmetry. Some of these photos will be featured on the website later in the week. Well done to everyone—this theme proved more challenging than it first appeared, as creating an interesting photo was not always easy.
We then went on to view an image spotted by Judith of Crossness Pumping station. A wonderfully restored building 0f which the Victorian builders of the day would have been immensely proud. Papplewick is good but this looked great!
Shots of the Month followed with some members showing extras of Windows and Doors again such as Andrew’s Painted Window, which when examined was a 3D illusion. Heather had some very good steam train photographs, but it seems her health and safety was questionable in order to get the shots! Maureen had been along to Kedleston Hall and also had Diwali celebration photos to show. Judith shared Montenegro views of Budva, Petrovic, and theBallerina Statue and Charles's photo of a highland cow sparked laughter over its gender!
Next Month’s Theme: One Dominant Colour.
The group viewed the presentation on the new theme which explained what was meant by the term Dominant Colour. We viewed lots of examples and had to decide which fitted the theme and which did not. Examples that used a coloured tint over a black and white photograph were not considered to be quite what we were after, whereas images that had subjects and sometimes backgrounds of one colour and shades and tints of the same colour seemed more what we wanted.
Finally, we had time to sit and relax and watch Andy’s PowerPoint / video of his images taken whilst in Iceland. Amongst them were some excellent scenic views with waterfalls and rainbows and the video took us round Iceland on a lovely tour without having to go anywhere! Thanks Andy.’
We look forward to our next meeting on Wednesday 3rd December.
Judith and Terry
Attached: PDF version of the presentation on One Dominant Colour
Website Links: How to Use Monochrome Color in Photography