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Don’t forget that tomorrow, Sunday 17th February, is the Old Aberdeen Photowalk.

We will meet at the Bobbin Mill at 1pm for a bite to eat and a drink. If you’re not up for some food, we will meet at the front door of the Bobbin, and at 2pm we’ll head out and explore Old Aberdeen as well as the more modern architecture of Aberdeen University. We’ll take a walk through Seaton Park, and we may head down to the Brig O’ Balgownie. I’m told there is a troll guarding the bridge, so we may give it a miss depending on the mood of the group.

I think we will be finished about 4pm. It’s not a long walk, but I would imagine the time will be taken up looking through lenses and swapping tips.

Please don’t let lack of photography gear or knowledge stop you from coming along. This is a catch-all event, and everybody can learn something new. I’m not a great photographer myself. The reason I’m organising this is to get some tips from others.

It would be really handy if you could take a note of your Flickr/Zooomr/Ipernity pages as well as any photo blogs you have so that I can link to them in my round-up of the day for the blog. If you’re going to share your shots on a photo sharing site, please tag them with the following:

photowalk:aberdeen=20080217
upcoming:event=419110
photowalking02172008

It looks like the weather is going to be sunny, but in Aberdeen this time of year that also means cold. Dress appropriately. We don’t want anybody falling foul of the elements.

By my reckoning there should be about a dozen people coming along, which should make for some good craic. The Upcoming.org page for this event is here. It would be really helpful if you could sign up there.

See you there!

Photo by Prestwick

I’ve been hoping somebody would organise a photowalk close to me for a while, but it turns out that if you organise something yourself, it’s more likely to happen. Who’d have thought?

We’ll meet at the Bobbin Mill pub for a bite to eat and a chat at 1pm before heading off for a photowalk round the grounds of Aberdeen University, Old Aberdeen and Seaton Park. If you’d prefer to skip food, we plan to leave the pub at 2pm.

The University of Aberdeen has some beautiful architecture dating from the 1500s to the modern day that we can spend a bit of time exploring and photographing. The cobbled streets of Old Aberdeen are well worth a visit and look great through a lens. Seaton Park, one of the cities biggest parks, is beautiful all year round, and will provide a nice contrast to all the architecture shots you’ll be taking.

This is an all-inclusive event. You don’t have to have any photography experience to take part. You don’t need the latest kit to impress. Even a disposable camera will do the job. We can all learn a little something from each other.

Please remember that this is Aberdeen in winter, so you should prepare for cold, rain, snow, wind etc. Or it might be glorious sunshine. You really never know.

I’ve created an Upcoming page for this event here, and there is a Google map of the suggested route here. Please sign up so we have some idea of numbers approaching the day. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the Photowalk, feel free to post them in the comments.

Photo by iwouldstay used under Creative Commons.

This Saturday (January 12th ‘0 sees the first ‘official’ London Photowalk. Meeting at The Blackfriar pub in Queen Victoria Street at 1pm for lunch, then heading out for a 3 mile Photowalk along the river Thames.

This is a wonderful route for a Photowalk, taking in some of the most iconic London landmarks.

All levels of photographer are welcome. Don’t feel you need to have the latest kit to fit in. The idea of these photowalks is so everybody of every level can learn from each other.

[UPDATE] I just received this update from Phill Price: Apologies for the late notice but TfL are fiddling around meaning that blackfriars is closed - coupled with the Flickr London covering the south bank last week - the start (and route has moved slightly). http://tinyurl.com/32j7hj

I hope you move over into the attend list - and if so I’ll see you in the ship and shovel!

Upcoming Link
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“Fit like?” as they say in my neck of the woods. It’s Halloween in the week ahead; always a superb opportunity to take some great spooky shots.

If you know of any events coming up in your part of the world, why not join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group and add them there? It’s a great way to keep in touch with the latest photowalks, photographic exhibitions and photography outings.

26th Oct: Stuttgart Flickr Meetup: Stuttgart, Germany: The inaugural Stuttgart Flickr Meet should be a blast, meeting up at Calwer Straße in the city centre. All are very welcome. Upcoming Link.

28th Oct: Rosie the Riveter & Red Oak Victory Ship Photowalk: Richmond, California, USA: The waterfront National Historical Park commemorates Rosie the Riveter and WW2 Home Front. The park is dispersed along the Richmond Marina and waterfront. Upcoming Link.

28th Oct: Northville Photowalk: Northville, Michigan, USA: Meeting downtown at the gravel parking lot just North of the track and walking around downtime and Mills Run. Photowalkers should have some nice soft light and have a chance to get creative in some early moonlight. Upcoming Link.

29th Oct: Silicon Valley Flickr Meetup: Campbell, California, USA: Another month, another meeting of Silicon Valley Flickr users. It will be photos, coffee, conversation and of course, cake. Upcoming Link.

31st Oct: Cambridge Flickr Halloween Meetup: Cambridge, UK: Meeting up and spending a few hours shooting, of course taking in some graveyards and then later some refreshments. Some decent locations for spooky goings on are promised. Upcoming Link.

It’s a fairly quiet week of photography events ahead. And it’s about this time of year that the weather can get in the way a little. Don’t ever forget that bad weather can make for some great photographs. Just don’t forget to dress correctly.

If you know of any events coming up in your neck of the woods, why not join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group and add them there? It’s a great way to keep in touch with the latest photography events.

20th Oct: Colors of Autumn Photowalk: Klagenfurt, Austria: This time the guys are out to capture nature’s autumn colors, and there is no better place in to see and photograph these colors than the forest at Kreuzbergl. Upcoming Link.

21st Oct: Berlin Photowalking Festival of Lights: Berlin, Germany: Photowalking of the Berlin Flickr community for the Festival of Lights. They’ll meet to get pictures of as many sights as possible and then all meet later for a beer. Upcoming Link.

23rd Oct: Flickr in Brazil: São Paulo, Brazil: Team Flickr is heading to Sao Paulo, Brazil for a Flickr meetup on October 23 at MUBE (Brazilian Museum of Sculpture and Arts). The event is to celebrate our Flickr members and to introduce Flickr to more of the Portuguese-speaking world. Upcoming Link.

25th Oct: Leeds Flickr Click-n-Sup: Leeds, UK: Theme for a speedshoot will be announced shortly thereafter (and broadcast via Twitter.com. The evening is friendly, low key and fun. Photography is one of many topics discussed. Upcoming Link.

There’s another great week of photography events coming up. I’m looking for more non-US events to spread the love a little. At the moment it seem to be very US and Manchester, UK biased. I wouldn’t mind, but I live nowhere near Manchester…or the US.

If you know of any events coming up in your neck of the woods, why not join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group and add them there? It’s a great way to keep in touch with the latest photography events.

12th Oct: Who is Karen McBride?: Manchester, UK: Greenroom’s performance space plays host to Karen McBride, recognised as one of the most notable female music photographers in Manchester. Karen opens her portfolio and her heart in her first ever city centre exhibition and talks about her work. Upcoming Link.

14th Oct: Charlotte Flickr Meetup: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: Ready to take a little stroll around the downtown blocks? Hang with other flickrites as they explore a few blocks and locations starting at the lot across from Rock Bottom. Upcoming Link.

14th Oct: Strobist Roof Gig: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: An evening of shooting from a 14th storey rooftop. Should be an interesting meet. There will be some strobist gear provided, so it should make for an interesting shoot. Upcoming Link.

17th Oct: Northern Virginia Flickr Photographers Meetup: Reston, Virginia, USA: This is the 4th meeting of the Reston Flickr Photographers group, a local group of photographers who meet to discuss anything and everything relating to photography. Just show up if you’d like to get involved.  Upcoming Link.

17th Oct: Lights! Camera! Fashion: San Francisco, California, USA: JPG Magazine and Gen Art present an exhibition and auction of collector’s edition prints by twelve emerging talents in fashion photography. All images are for sale and all proceeds will benefit the Gen Art Foundation, a not-for-profit charity providing support and services to emerging talent. Upcoming Link.

18th -20th Oct: PhotoPlus Expo 2007: New York City, New York, USA: Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography, both traditional and digital. Upcoming Link.

18th Oct: Omaha Flickr Photowalk: Omaha, Nebraska, USA: A twilight/evening photowalk around Gene Leahy Mall and the Old Market. There’s a lot of streetlights, signs, and lit up offices that make for interesting shots at dusk and into the evening. Upcoming Link.

There’s another great week of photography events coming up. I’m particularly jealous of those who are joining the Oakland Graffiti Art Film and Photowalk.

Don’t forget to join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group. It’s a superb way to keep in touch with the latest photography events.

5th - 7th Oct: Lisboa International Meeting 2007: Lisbon, Portugal: A long weekend touring the grand city Lisbon and it’s surrounding areas. There will be loads of photo shooting opportunities, and visits to exhibitions. Upcoming Link.

5th - 17th Oct: First! Photography Exhibition: El Paso, Texas, USA: The El Paso Flickr Group host their first photography exhibition at the SpAG. It’s expected to be busy, so turn up in plenty of time. Upcoming Link.

5th Oct: Oakland Graffiti Art Film and Photowalk: Oakland, CA, USA: Starting with a free publish showing of the documentary “Piece by Piece” in the museum garden. Following that there will be an opportunity to head out a shoot some graffiti art around Oakland. Upcoming Link.

6th Oct: Leave Yer Pixels at Home Teeside Flickr Meet: Hartlepool, UK: This is a film-only meet. Bring your top-end kits or your lo-fi gear, dig out your Mamiya’s, Holga’s, Zenit’s or even a disposable point-and-shoot. Upcoming Link.

6th Oct: Salt Lake City Photowalk: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: This will be an opportunity to photograph in and around downtown Salt Lake City and to get to know other photographers. You don’t have to have the “latest-and-greatest” camera to participate. A great chance to learn from other photographers: Upcoming Link.

7th Oct: Manchester Flickr Meet VIII: Manchester, UK: Meeting at the Font Bar for lunch, then an afternoon of photowalking around Manchester city centre including the Central Library on St. Peter’s Square. Upcoming Link.

9th Oct: Marin Headland Photowalk: San Francisco, California, USA: Another big photowalk, this time taking in the Marin Headland. Expect many of the photowalking big-wigs to be in attendance. Upcoming Link.

10th Oct: Harlem - The Unmaking of a Ghetto: New York, New York, USA: Award-winning photographer Camilo José Vergara has been documenting changes in Harlem since 1970. His Harlem project, serves as the basis for a discussion on the issues of changing race relations, gentrification, and urban renewal. Upcoming Link.

“What happened to September’s events?” I hear you ask. I have no excuse other than holidays, a new kitchen, a pregnant wife and other real life stuff. Back on track. My plan is to do these weekly.

Don’t forget to join up to the Photografr.com Upcoming Group. It’s a superb way to keep in touch with the latest photography events.

29th Sep: Manhattan Photowalk: New York City, USA: Taking a walk around part of Manhattan is so much more fun with a crowd! Join up for a walk around a to-be-selected venue in New York this coming Saturday. Upcoming Link.

29th Sep: Omaha Flickr Photowalk: Omaha, Nebraska, USA: Meeting at the car park of the Forest Law Cemetery, and visiting the various highlights including the Civil War vets and the Wasserburger Monument. Upcoming Link.

29th Sep: Shoot Photomonth: London, UK: The first event to kick-start Photomonth, the East London Festival of Photography. Photos from Shoot Photomonth will appear in the Photomonth launch exhibition. Upcoming Link.

1st Oct: Photowalking Stanford University: Stanford, California, USA: Photowalking the sights of Stanford University including the Cantor Garden, the Main Quad and the Science and Engineering Quad followed by the National Geographic photography panel: Upcoming Link.

3rd-7th Oct: Salon De La Photo: Paris, France: The ‘Salon de la Photo’ will be more than just a simple exhibition for presenting products: it will above all be a unique opportunity for meetings and exchanges. Upcoming Link.

7th Oct: Manchester Flickr Meet: Manchester, UK: Photowalking round Manchester’s city centre, meeting at the Central Library on St. Peter’s Square, along with plenty of stops for food and drink. Upcoming Link.

There are a huge number of upcoming photography events over the next few week…especially this weekend coming. It’s a great opportunity to meet other photographers and get advice and inspiration.

We are constantly adding new events to our Upcoming Group. Why not join up to the group and add your own events. We’ll add them to the next Upcoming Events post on Photografr.com.

18th August: Australian Digital Photography Awards: Canberra, Australia: Award exhibition for the Australian Photographic Society 2007 annual digital photography contest. Upcoming Link

18th August: London Flickr Meet: Brighton, England: The London Flickr Meet ventures outside the capital to visit seaside town, Brighton. A fun photography day out finished off with Fish & Chips. Upcoming Link

18th August: Night Photography Photowalk: Klagenfurt, Austria: Night photography is the theme, as the group hit the streets of Klagenfurt. All are welcome. Upcoming Link

19th August: Photowalking the USS Hornet: Alameda, California USA: The gang shout “all aboard” as they climb aboard a national treasure, The USS Hornet, a retired aircraft carrier turned museum. Upcoming Link

19th August: Downtown Ventura Photowalk: Ventura, California USA: An evening photowalk of the very photogenic downtown Ventura, taking in The Mission, City Hall and the Ventura Cross. Upcoming Link

23rd August: 24 Hours of Flickr: Seoul, South Korea: Exhibition and party for 24 Hours of Flickr, also celebrating the international launch of Flickr. Join the Flickr team for a great night. Upcoming Link

25th August: 24 Hours of Flickr: Manila, Philippines: Exhibition and party for 24 Hours of Flickr, also celebrating the international launch of Flickr. Join the Flickr team for a great night. Upcoming Link

28th August: 24 Hours of Flickr: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Exhibition and party for 24 Hours of Flickr, also celebrating the international launch of Flickr. Join the Flickr team for a great night. Upcoming Link

30th August: Scotland Flickr Meetup: Lerwick, Scotland: A Long weekend of photography to the Scandinavian influenced Scottish islands of Shetland. I’m sure a few pints will be consumed along the way. Upcoming Link