The Fourth Tunbridge Wells Photowalk takes place on Sunday 1st of April. The theme is LOVE & HATE ~ what you love and hate about Tunbridge Wells. We are asking you to take one photograph for LOVE and another for HATE.

Tickets, priced £7.50 each, are available exclusively from REDBOX CAMERAS on Monson Road. They go on sale from Saturday 24th March. Each ticket gains entry into the competition plus a large photographic print of your chosen images, which will be exhibited at Wobblybridge Gallery on Camden Road. As with the last Photowalk, entries will be judged by all who attend the opening night of the exhibition ~ one vote per person.

Here’s the clever bit… both of your chosen images must be arranged to make a diptych. What’s that I hear you cry? Well, quite simply, your two images ~ one for LOVE and one for HATE ~ should be arranged within a single frame. The two images can be the same size, or one can be smaller than the other. You can divide the image as you wish, by a straight line or a curved line. It’s totally up to you!

Some suggestions as to how you might arrange the two images are shown below. The staff at Redbox Cameras, who have great experience in all aspects of photography, will be able to help you and make suggestions. They will also create the ‘diptych’ image for you if you wish… just brief them and they’ll do the rest.

And of course, you don’t have to have a fancy dividing line between the two images at all… they can simply sit side by side, or one above the other. But the final overall ‘canvas’ size MUST be landscape and not portrait.

The event starts between Noon and 1pm at FLOWERS AT COLONNADE (the florist shop/café on Monson Rd in Tunbridge Wells ~ opposite Redbox Cameras), where in exchange for this ticket you will be registered to take part in the competition. The café will be serving their excellent teas and coffees… plus a range of grub if you’re feeling peckish.

The event will finish at SANKEYS in Tunbridge Wells, from 3.30pm onwards, where we’ll all be gathering to sample their famous fish fingers sarnies (kindly donated to the event by Matt Sankey) and no doubt sampling a glass or two of their finest ales.

If you have any queries, or to express interest in taking part in the Photowalk, please leave a comment below.

We’re pleased to announce that the entries for the Photowalk will be on display at Wobblybridge Gallery from Tuesday 15th February until Saturday 19th February. Judging will take place on Wednesday 16th February from 7pm until 8.30pm.

Everyone who attends the judging evening can cast a single vote for a photo in each of the following categories. You must attend the evening to vote. The evening is free and open to all ~ as indeed is the exhibition.

The categories are:

1. Best shot from brief one

2. Best shot from brief two

3. Best shot from brief three

4. Best ‘series’ ~ a complete set of all three images, one for each brief

5. Best overall photograph/image (judged from all three briefs).

Each photograph will be displayed with its brief to assist with the judging.

In addition to the above five categories, a judging panel from Redbox, Wobblybridge and Hop House Design will make awards for:

6. Best photograph shot using film (judged from all three briefs)

5. Best image shot using a mobile phone (judged from all three briefs)

6. Best example of digital manipulation (judged from all three briefs).

The organisers will be providing wIne and soft drinks on the evening of the 16th ~ but everyone who attends is being asked to contribute to the evening by bringing a bottle.

A massive thanks to everyone who took part in the Xmas Photowalk. We had nearly 50 entrants… so the contest for the winning photographs should be hotly contested.

You need to enter ONE image for each of the three briefs you were given. As a reminder, they will be judged in the following categories.

1 ~ Best shot from brief one
2 ~ Best shot from brief two
3 ~ Best shot from brief three
4 ~ Best photograph shot using film (judged from all three briefs)
5 ~ Best image shot using a mobile phone (judged from all three briefs)
6 ~ Best example of digital manipulation (judged from all three briefs)
7 ~ Best ‘series’ ~ a complete set of all three images, one for each brief
8 ~ Best overall photograph/image (judged from all three briefs).

You need to get your files (or film) to RedBox before the end of Monday Jan 10th. They will then print each of your three entries on 8 x6 in paper. You therefore need to save your files to a 4:3 format. Any queries, pop into RedBox on Monson Rd, call them on 01892 544 702, or tweet them at @RedboxCameras.

JUDGING
As for the last Photowalk, everyone who attends the opening night of the exhibition at Wobblybridge Gallery will get a chance to vote. Each person will be allowed to cast one vote in each category. We’re arranging the dates of the exhibition at the moment ~ looking likely to be in early February. Please leave your contact details below (email and/or phone number) if you’d like us to contact you as soon as we have the dates.

Almost a year to the day from the very first Tunbridge Wells Photowalk, we’re pleased to announce a special Christmas ‘walk on December 29th ~ the Wednesday between Christmas and New Year. Starting at noon from the Divinity Café (at the Trinity Theatre), the Photowalk will end at 3pm at Sankeys on Mount Ephraim.

Wednesday morning is of course when Twuttle takes place at Café Divinity ~ I’m sure many of us will go along to that (Twuttle starts at 10am) and then take part in the Photowalk afterwards.

Tickets are only £5 in advance, per entrant ~ available from this Saturday (18th December) from RedBox Cameras on Monson Rd, Wobblybridge Gallery in Camden Rd, and Achieve More Café in Vale Rd. You can also buy tickets on the day of the ‘walk, priced £7.50.

THE BRIEF
The ‘walk will be in three separate stages ~ with a different ‘brief’ for each one. The first brief will be given at Divinity… together with the location for the where the second and third briefs can be collected. Don’t worry, we won’t be asking you to walk too far ~ all locations will be within Tunbridge Wells town centre. The walk will finish at 3pm (before sundown) at Sankeys ~ where we can all partake in a reviving drink or two! (and who knows, we may even be able to convince Matt and his staff to lay on some grub… watch this space!).

FILM! DIGITAL! ~ EVEN MOBILE PHONES!
This time around we’re not restricting the ‘walk to just one medium ~ by popular demand we’re opening it up to ANY device that can capture images ~ including mobile phones! You will be asked to choose ONE image you have taken for each of the three briefs. These do not have to be handed in at Sankeys ~ you have until Saturday 15th January to make your choice ~ and even (also by popular demand) digitally manipulate said image(s) if you wish. Your chosen images need to be taken to RedBox, where the staff will make prints for an exhibition at the Wobblybridge Gallery (date to be confirmed ~ likely to be only a couple of weeks later).

THE CATEGORIES
The images from the Photowalk will be judged in the following categories:
1 ~ Best shot from brief one
2 ~ Best shot from brief two
3 ~ Best shot from brief three
4 ~ Best photograph shot using film (judged from all three briefs)
5 ~ Best image shot using a mobile phone (judged from all three briefs)
6 ~ Best example of digital manipulation (judged from all three briefs)
7 ~ Best ‘series’ ~ a complete set of all three images, one for each brief
8 ~ Best overall photograph/image (judged from all three briefs).

JUDGING
As with last time, everyone who attends the opening night of the exhibition at Wobblybridge Gallery will get a chance to vote. Each person will be allowed to cast one vote in each category.

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Thanks to all those who are making this Photowalk possible ~ Paul & Viv at Divinity Café, Paul at Wobblybridge, Olly and staff at RedBox Cameras, Matt and his team at Sankeys and Ruth and her team at the Achieve More Café.

Please feel free to leave comments below and ask any questions ~ your support and feedback is essential to the continued running of these events.

STOP PRESS!

Great news! Ruth Malone’s Achieve More Café on Vale Rd (near T Wells station) will be serving lunch for photowalkers on 29 Dec. Sounds to us like the ideal place to take a break from all that creative snapping. Ruth has promised a range of lunch options as well as great tea and coffee. See you there!

Not forgetting of course that snacks plus tea and coffee (breakfast, brunch or even an early lunch!) will be available from Café Divinity before the photowalk starts at 12 noon.

Full details:
1st prize: James Galpin – fisheye stairs in black and white – Trophy and £20 voucher for use in Redbox.
2nd prize: Tim Quick – Homeless man in doorway in black and white – Trophy and £10 voucher for use in Redbox.
3rd prize: Laura Goode – “Charlie” in black and white 120mm format film – Trophy and £5 voucher for use in Redbox.
Most like a postcard : Justin Spain – Dunorlan park – 35mm colour – £5 voucher to spend at Redbox.
Judges favourite : Peter Turner – Lady in window looking thoughtful – 35mm colour (this was one of Andrew Newson’s students. – £5 voucher to spend at Redbox.
Best use of a prop : Max Kimber – Picture of guy (Craig Burton) in street with rubber ring in shape of dragon around neck! – £5 voucher to spend at Redbox.

Don’t forget that you can see the original prints in all their glory at the Wobblybridge Gallery until the 6th of July so if you haven’t seen them yet please pop along to visit Paul and have a look. You can also purchase the prints*, courtesy of RedBox Cameras, for £10 with the proceeds going to the British Heart Foundation.

* Prints only available with the individual photographer’s permission ~ please speak to staff at Redbox Cameras for further information. Simply tell them (or Paul at Wobblybridge) which photo you’d like a print of and they will do the rest.

Andrew Newson	Atwood	David

Anke	Anna Marie

Jonathan Bolland	Joshua Bolland

Cromey	Greg Cubbon

Dave Barnett	Donaldson

Fiona	Hawkins	Ian Solley

James Galpin	Isi Nash

Jasmin O’Callaghan	Jasmin O’Callaghan

James Shooter	JenniFleur	Justin Spain

Justin Spain	Karen

Carl Abrams	Laura Goode	Laura Goode

Kentish Fella	Lee Crawley

Max Kimber	Mike Goode	Peter Ruler

Jody Lloyd	Mike Houghton

Natalie	Nathan

Peter Turner	Pippa Nevard	Rob O’Callaghan

Oliver	Richard Nash

Rob O’Callaghan	Ruth

Scott Kingsnorth	David Bartholomew

Spiral Skies	Steve Collins	Tino and Pip

Sue Turner	Tim Quick

Don’t forget that you can see the original prints in all their glory at the Wobblybridge Gallery until the 6th of July so if you haven’t seen them yet please pop along to visit Paul and have a look. You can also purchase your prints, courtesy of RedBox Cameras, for £10 with the proceeds going to the British Heart Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who took part. See you next time!

**Tickets which qualify you for the special £10 film & processing deal are available now from the Wobblybridge Gallery on Camden Road or Redbox Cameras on Monson Road.**

More details on the ‘ticket’ itself so go pick one up today!

Date: June 9th 2010
Time: 6-9pm
Meeting Place: Sankey’s, Mount Ephraim (where you’ll receive your roll of film)
Theme: A Summer’s Evening in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Details: Entry is completely free but we’ve arranged a special deal with Redbox Cameras of Monson Road which for £10 gets you a roll of 35mm 400 ASA film, processing, a full set of prints (36) plus one large print. Once you have chosen your favourite image from the Photowalk and had it printed nice and large, it will be exhibited at the Wobblybridge Art Gallery on Camden Road on 30th June – where we will have a wine and nibbles evening to gaze upon each others masterpieces (and vote for an overall winner!).

I think you have to agree this is a really special event you can’t afford to miss, so please register your interest by leaving a comment below so Redbox Cameras can order the right amount of film for the 9th of June. You will have the choice of Black & White or Colour film.

STOP PRESS!
By special request, we’re going to be running TWO categories: one for 35mm film – and a second for any other format. People have been digging out so many wonderful non-35mm cameras from their attics that we’ve just had to throw the competition open to allow them to be used! So whether your camera takes 120mm roll film or APS… please bring it along. The selection of cameras on display on the 9th is going to almost be as exciting as the final shots on display at Wobblybridge Art Gallery on the 30th. We can’t wait!

PS.
The special £10 ‘ticket’ deal we’ve arranged with Redbox Cameras sadly only covers 35mm film. But for any of you with a camera that uses another format, feel free to come along and join in. You don’t need a ticket ~ just you, your camera and erm… some suitable film! Redbox Cameras have loads of different types of film (and can process and print many of them) – pop in for further details. For the exhibition at Wobblybridge Art Gallery you will need to provide a print – please discuss this with Chris or Mike on the night of the Photowalk.

But remember, NO DIGITAL manipulation is allowed!

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the wet miserable weather to make the Twuttle PhotoWalk so much fun. Here are some of the brilliant photos you took on the day.
The winner will be announced in the next couple of days and the prizegiving will be at the next Twuddle on Tuesday January 5th at 19:30 at the Beau Nash.
Good luck everyone!

Justin Spain	Justin Spain	Justin Spain	Justin Spain
Justin Spain	Justin Spain	Justin Spain	Laura Goode
Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode
Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode
Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode
Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode
Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Laura Goode
Laura Goode	Laura Goode	Mike Goode	Mike Goode
Mike Goode	Team Nash	Team Nash	Team Nash
Team Nash	Team Nash	Team Nash	Team Nash
Team Nash	Team Nash	Richard Nash	Richard Nash
Richard Nash	Richard Nash	Richard Nash	Bettina Cassidy
Bettina Cassidy	Bettina Cassidy	Bettina Cassidy	Bettina Cassidy
Bettina Cassidy	Bettina Cassidy	Bettina Cassidy	Rob O'Callaghan
Paul Leeson	Paul Leeson	Paul Leeson	Paul Leeson
Paul Leeson	Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy
Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy
Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy
Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy	Christopher Cassidy
Christopher Cassidy	Kay Stewart	Kay Stewart	Kay Stewart
Kay Stewart	Kay Stewart	Kay Stewart	Kay Stewart
Kay Stewart	Kay Stewart	Kay Stewart	Danuta Kean
Danuta Kean	Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan
Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan
Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan
Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan	Jasmine O’Callaghan
Dave Stewart	Dave Stewart	Dave Stewart	Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart	Dave Stewart	Dave Stewart	Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart	Dave Stewart