Photographer Dave Lynch shares his experience of entering the world of Astro landscape photography during the lockdown period. Assisted by Olympus UK's online workshops, Lynch upgraded his camera equipment and became dedicated to night sky photography. Focusing on the Milky Way, he discusses the technical challenges, ideal equipment, and significant planning involved, including using apps like PhotoPills to locate celestial objects. Finally, he recounts his adventures in the Outer Hebrides capturing landscapes under starlit skies, and the thrill of documenting the Eilean Glas lighthouse against the backdrop of the Milky Way.

We visited this amazing time capsule not really knowing what to expect, as our previous visit had been to the saw mill and the turning mill. But it turned out to be equally fascinating. We were met by Toni Watt from the Birse Community Trust who told us about the history of the mill. It... Continue Reading →

Grampian Eye was held Saturday 22nd of April at RGU. We surprised ourselves by winning two individual image prizes and came a respectable 5th place. A happy Visions team at RGU. Some of us celebrated with a meal and a few drinks at the Cults Hotel that evening. Bon Accord a well deserved first place... Continue Reading →

Visions photographers made the most of the summer to get out on a Boat trip to Troup Head from Macduff harbour on the 15th. A few more went on the same trip a week later. It was enjoyed by all, helped by the sunny weather. Captain Harold made it a great experience, slowly manoeuvring when... Continue Reading →

David Lynch suggested this photo shoot on our Facebook page, having planned the location using the Photo pills app, (other apps are available like the Photographer's Ephemeris). When a full Moon occurs near the Moon's closest approach to Earth, its perigee, it is often called a Super Moon. It is then quite a bit larger... Continue Reading →

A few recent photos from a club evening visiting the Nuart murals. You can argue that taking a picture of an art work is cheating a bit, but it was a nice warm evening and fun to see the imaginative work. And a few of us ended the evening in the pub I understand. Thirsty... Continue Reading →