This location is a fantastic venue for wedding photography, Broughton Hall at Skipton.

To view more of our wedding photography go to www.image-and-style.com

The 1940s in Haworth 2011

Well, back in Haworth for a great event providing fantastic opportunities for portrait/reportage style photography. The village is decked out to depict the 1940's war years and a superb job they do of it.

From experience we think for photography it is best to arrive about 9.30am and photograph until lunchtime after which it is usually to busy and packed in the main street for what we call comfortable photography.

During that time though you will see a huge range of characters, uniforms, WW2 equipment and civilian attire.

All our photographs from this event can be viewed at

www.image-and-style.co.uk
(under Public Albums/Events)

 

Photography on the Wall

Quite by chance earlier this week I came across a very interesting artists studio in Ilkley. I was walking along Leeds Road on my way home when I almost stumbled over an advertising 'A' board that had blown over onto the pavement, whilst picking it up and putting it back on display saw it was advertising an artists studio the 'Art Loft'. This was one I had not heard of before and as I was always on the lookout for places to exhibit our fine art photographs I decided to take a look. 
Eventually found the studio tucked away behind Ilkley's main auction house, Hartleys. 

Had a good chat with the owner /artist Liz Sutcliffe ( lizarra ) and discovered that her paintings have been finding their way into private collections all over the world. Liz has also accepted commissions from Italy and America as well as London.
As well as exhibiting her own work Liz has works by other artists hanging on the walls which give the studio a real feeling of warmth and vibrance. One of Liz's pastels 'Partners' is really impressive, in fact stunning, don't take my word for it, visit the Art Loft Studio or visit the website www.lizaraartloft.com

I am pleased to say that Liz has allowed Photography on the Wall to exhibit several of our fine art photographs at her studio.

Useful links


The 'Art Loft'


Ilkley, information

The Artist

Photography on the Wall

Photography on the Wall

At long last after design work and much fine tuning our new new website is live. Its purpose is to display our landscape photographs for people to enjoy and hopefully to buy.

We have displayed the images in several galleries, landscapes, towns and cities, coastal, transport plus many more. As time goes on we will add new photographs both black and white and colour to the galleries.
The scene below is just one example, we were up at 5.30 am for this one, Sunrise at the Cow and Calf  Rocks, Ilkley, West Yorkshire.

 There are many other photographs of the Yorkshire countryside plus  coastal scenes as well such as the Lobster Pots on the Quayside at Staithes 

shown below.

The site can be viewed at www.photographyonthewall.com  

Ilkley Rugby Club, a New Era

This week has seen the start of a new era at Ilkley Rugby Club. A new clubhouse is to be built, contractors have arrived on site, erected safety fencing and site cabins.

Ilkley Rugby Club, site fencing

A new temporary changing room facility has been erected and the physio cabin resited.

Ilkley Rugby Club, warning sign

While the new clubhouse is being built Ilkley rugby club members will have the use of the Ilkley Cricket Club facilities just over the road.

Ilkley Cricket Cub

Over the period of the rebuild I will endevour to record  the demolition and reconstruction in photographs which will be uploaded to an album on my Ruggerpix website.

Ilkley Rugby Club, safety fencing in place

The club warn all whilst at the ground to please obey all the safety signs around the ground and not to enter the fenced off areas. Also there will be no car parking at the ground because of building work, some parking will be available on nearby roads or at the swimming pool opposite.

The Old Stand, summer 2009

The Old Stand, seating 2009

From what I understand demolition will not take place untill next week so there will not be many changes visible if you attend this Saturdays league game against old rivals Keighley. Lets hope it doesnt rain.

Usefull Links

Ilkley RFC
Ruggerpix
Ilkley Cricket Club

Win a Wedding by Stray FM

Last year we were invited to take part in a competition run by Stray FM called 'Win a Wedding'. Two weeks ago we photographed the wedding of the winners Mike and Amanda, both from Knaresborough. Below are some photographs taken including one of the presentation by Stray FM. at the Dower House, Knaresborough

Alex Cann of Stray FM presenting the prize to Amanda and Mike

Amanda, Preparation

Amanda. Wedding dress by Harrogate Wedding Lounge

Amanda and Mike. Car supplied by Stratstone Harrogate

Amanda and Mike at the Dower House, Knaresborough

Amanda and Mike at the Dower House, Knaresborough

Amanda and Mike at the Dower House Knaresborough. Flowers by Blush of Harrogate

Photographs by Stray FM of the finalists day at the Dower House, Knaresborough can be seen at
Stray FM

Photographs by Image and Style of the finalists day can be seen at Image and Style Stray Wedding Album

Wedding photography by Image and Style of Ilkley

The 1940's in Haworth 2010

Even when we have a busy calendar the one event we always make room for is Haworth's 1940's weekend. It provides such a wide range of portrait /character subjects and really is a photographers paradise. Such a vast range of colourful uniforms from around the globe and all manner of civilian attire from the 40's era. Having visited several of these  events we find it best to arrive mid morning when its relatively quiet this allows us a clear view of our subjects, later on usually just after lunch it just gets to busy and find more often as not someone will walk in front of the lens as the shutter is pressed. So photographers - get there early.

1940'S Weekend, Haworth 2010. Just a little bit busy down the Main Street

The style of photography we like at this event is what I would call reportage portrait, taking the shot while the subject is unaware, if possible and with an out of focus backpround or a background in context with the subject. Adopting this style will display more the charater of the era.

Haworth 1940's Weekend 2010

Haworth 1040's Weekend 2010

Haworth 1940's Weekend 2010

Haworth 1940's Weekend 2010

Haworth 1940's Weekend

Haworth 1940's weekend is held over two days usually in May, details can be found at the Haworth1940s website and in the local press just prior to the event.

Haworth 1940's Weekend 2010

Haworth 1940'sWeekend 2010

Hope you enjoy the sample photographs shown above.

Equipment used : Canon Cameras 30D and 20D Sigma Lens 75 - 200 F2.8 Canon Lens 28 - 135 IS

To view all of our photographs ( 262 ) from this event please visit our our website and look in the Events section.

www.image-and-style.co.uk

Usefull Links
Haworth1940s 
Haworth Village 

Barden Bridge to The Pavillion, Walk ( bluebell quest )

Sunday was such a beautiful day we couldn't resist the temptation to go for a walk.
Decided on Barden Bridge to Bolton Abbey Pavillion and back. Good decision, the scenery was stunning.
On a walking day it usually takes about two hours but I had taken my camera which was a good excuse to stop at all the viewpoints and snap away, this increased the walk by two hours, very leisurely.
Some examples of the photographs below.

Barden Bridge

Barden Tower

Woods near The Strid

Woods near The Strid

Bluebell Scene in Woods near The Strid

Photo Equipment used - Canon 300D SLR with a Canon EF 28 - 135 IS lens

Gdansk 'The Restaurant at The Opatow Palace'

Not far from the centre of Gdansk is a place not to be missed it is called  Oliwa Park.

There are several reasons for its popularity, extensive parkland initially constructed in the eighteenth century. Filled with flowered areas and pleasant pathways shaded by the trees,

meandering streams and ornimental ponds, all in all a very relaxing place.

 

 

 

 

But there is more, sat majesticaly in the grounds is The Archcathedral Basilica. 

This is one of the oldest historical sights of Gdansk. 

It houses the renown Rococo organ initially built by Jan Wulf and Frederick Rudolph Dalitz.

We were lucky enough to be there during a recital, its range and quality of sound is not to be missed.

Interior of The Archcathedral

Finally we come to a little oasis found under the shelter of some large trees, 

in the eastern wing of the Abbots Palace, 

it is called  

'The Restaurant at the Opatow Palace' 

its interior gives the impression of a sumptious and very stylish home. 

Its cooking style is international with a hint of Poland. 

In summer meals and snacks can be eaten outside on the decking with choice of sunny or shaded area. 

As it was summer we ate outside and enjoyed a light snack 

saving the best till last, two mouth watering classic polish cakes: 

    warm szarlotka (apple pie) with ice cream and raspberry coulis 

and sernik with chocolate (cheesecake). 

Sweet Memories!

Some useful links

Restaurant at Opatow Palace, Gdansk 

Oliwa Cathedral, Wikipedia Description 

Photographs, Imagine Poland 

Germany on a BMW, Part 2

After all the eager anticipation and planning the day had finally arrived. Two bikes from Silsden, one from Burley in Wharfedale and two from Ilkley, we were away on a five day tour bound eventually for Einbeck in Germany. Five bikers and myself as a pillion passenger.

Self Riding Pillion

The trip to our port of departure Hull was made in good weather, perhaps a little cool but not uncomfortable. Our bike arrived first and had no problem having our passports checked and getting our boarding cards and cabin keys. Unfortunately the there was a delay with the other bikes and we had to wait twenty minutes due apparently to a booking problem, it was resolved and on we went to strap the bikes down on the car deck. Our ferry that night was the MS Pride of Rotterdam and according to the technical data sheet available on board was built in Venice and launched on the 29th September 2000. We were to travel to Rotterdam Europort a distance of 204 nautical miles/378 km

Our cabins were small but functional for our one night trip, all bags were quickly stowed and we made our way to the bar and relaxation. The entertainment that night was in the form of a guitarist/singer with backing tracks followed by another singer also with backing tracks, I think the ferry company must be making cut backs as the last time I had the pleasure of travelling with them we were entertained by a full band, much more atmospheric but to give our evenings entertainment their due we all enjoyed that part of the evening.

Dining in Style

We decided as it was our first night to dine in the Four Seasons Buffet Restaurant, I seem to recollect the price was about eighteen pounds, it was well worth it including several courses and virtually all you could eat. One word of advice based on our experience, don't leave it to late to eat as some dishes at the buffet appeared not to be replenished as the night goes on. One nightcap after the meal and then away to bed, unfortunately I had drawn the short straw and found myself in the top bunk, okay to climb into but if you need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night in the dark its an adventure. The next morning we were awakened by the tannoy announcing our imminent arrival at Europort.

Europort