We’re now meeting at 9.30am, to take advantage of better light in the morning and also so it won’t be too hot whilst we’re out, especially between Frith Wood and Warlingham where we will be more exposed to the sun:

Part One

What: A photo walk around our beautiful woodlands with activities to learn how to take better photographs

When: Saturday 17th May

Meeting Point: Fairfield Halls bus stop (‘KA’) to catch the 403 alighting at Sanderstead Methodist Church

Time: 09:30am

The Photography Stuff

Bring any camera you know how to use and is in good working order, even a smartphone(!). Make sure your camera is charged, bring extra charged batteries if needed, and you have enough memory card space/spare cards. It might be useful to bring a spare battery pack for your smartphone.

I’ve got several exercises and techniques to help you try take better photos, which will help you as you progress through the walk. If you can remember, please bring a sheet of white paper, whilst not essential, it is highly recommended. You can fold it down so it’s easy to carry. I’ll explain more about this on the walk.

If you have a camera with interchangeable lenses, then do feel free to bring them, though it’s good to bring as little kit as possible so you’re more agile. A tripod isn’t necessary for this walk; I won’t be bringing mine.

The Route

After alighting from the bus stop on Limpsfield Road it’s a short walk to Kings Wood, on to Selsdon Wood, Frith Wood, St Mary’s Church, reaching Warlingham Green around 2pm-ish, where we can end at a local café or The Horseshoe pub for refreshments.

We’ll be covering about 6 miles/9.5km on foot.

There’s a dry stony downhill path from Kings Wood to get to Selsdon Wood, then a short uphill on grass through Selsdon Wood, and a windy path in Frith Wood, but all paths are in relatively good condition and free of mud.

Possible exit opportunities after Selsdon Wood, or possible after Frith Wood (but it’s a walk uphill to catch a tram at New Addington).

Health & Safety

Risk assessment: Risk of tripping on dry stony paths — wear suitable footwear; occasional nettles and brambles — especially if you wander off the path; we’re mainly in woodland areas but do take care when crossing roads; sun exposure — wear sunscreen and wear suitable protection from the sun

Walk essentials: Bring enough drinking water, packed lunch/snacks as there aren’t any provisions on the route

Contacts

Photo Leader: Melenie (07721 166785)

Walk Leader: Barry Wilson (07748 808608)

Next month (June 10th) I’ll be hosting Part Two of the Photo Walk – to give you time to pick some of your photos you took on the walk and send them to me so I can compile them to put on the projector to digest as a group at Club Night. This is all about participation and learning from others.

Looking forward to seeing some of you next Saturday! 📷

Melenie and Barry