Yearly archives: 2018


John Docherty has offered a link to something that might be of interest to BDPS members and families, the Southport Musical Fireworks, on 28-30th September,  See  https://www.visitsouthport.com/whats-on/british-musical-fireworks-championship-p169661 Normal admission is only £7.50 and he is planning to go on Saturday 29th.  If we can get 10+ members to go, then the price comes down to […]

Anybody want to go to Southport Musical Fireworks?


The BDPS web site now has a “Techniques” page, (See the menu at the top).  This directs you to information about equipment, software and photographic techniques. This will grow over time, as we have information presented in meetings. The idea is to keep our members updated, as far as we can, with things that might […]

We have the Technology!


Our member Keith Brooks recently discovered Pleasington Priory on a fabulous day when the sun was shining in through the stained glass windows.  He took these lovely images of the inside and outside for our interest. He commented: “When I went to visit I was impressed by its size and was lucky to meet a man, […]

Members’ images – Pleasington Priory



The nearest meeting to Midsummer Day was 18th June, when members went out to enjoy the glorious sunshine at Moses Gate Country Park, just south-east of Bolton town centre. This little haven has lakes with water birds, plenty of trees and plants and there is a large house, Rock Hall, within the park. A lovely […]

A trip to Moses Gate


Bolton Digital members had a fascinating insight into the potential of drones at our meeting on 2nd May. Pete Reavell, a local photographer, gave a talk about the work he has done with drones on architecture, landscape and similar shoots, in both still photography and video work.  The results were most impressive.  In addition, he […]

Drone photography