IN 2023, we celebrated members of our Wirral Globe Camera Club – some talented amateur and professional photographers who enjoy capturing magic moments and perfect spots around Wirral.
In our Behind The Lens features, we shine a light on their work and share their photographic journeys, highlighting how and when their passion for the art began, their favourite subjects and locations and what ambitions they have for their future photography.
The Camera Club is a fantastic mix of amateur and professional photographers who share their favourite images each week providing inspiration – and advice – for members.
We also have weekly challenges that allow members to share photographs based on a themes like frosty mornings, parks in autumn and colours as well as birds, old and new, and spooky streets.
If you would like to appear in Behind the Lens, email heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk
Click here to join Wirral Globe Camera Club.
A fox in Ron Thomas' front garden checking out the remote-control camera
Ron Thomas
We looked at Ron Thomas’ favourite photographs that were taken in Wirral, with his back garden proving a haven for wildlife.
Ron, who lives in Birkenhead, was inspired to take up photography after reading a book in the 1950s and he’s been a member of Birkenhead Photographic Association for nearly 50 years.
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“Photographs help you to look at the world through others' eyes”
Mersey wave at Egremont beach Kimberley Phillips top prize in a virtual wave competition, which had entries from all over the world
Kimberley Phillips
We shared Kimberley Phillips’ favourite photographs that were taken on Wirral’s beautiful beaches.
Kimberley, who lives in Wallasey, uses her phone to capture images and often gets soaked taking close ups of the waves.
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Photographer risks a soaking to capture the perfect wave shot
A winter storm at Perch Rock Lighthouse by Neil Everett
Neil Everett
Neil Everett was in the spotlight earlier this year.
He is originally from Coggeshall in Essex but now lives in Bromborough and has been taking photographs for almost 40 years.
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“Monochrome photography allows me to capture scenes in different ways”
A sunny day in Arrowe Park by Roy Hawkins
Roy Hawkins
Roy Hawkins took centre stage.
He borrowed his dad’s camera on holiday when he was five and his passion for photography was born.
Roy, who lives in Heswall, tells us about creating lasting memories for people by taking their pictures, helping them feel relaxed in front of the camera.
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“I love creating lasting memories that can keep us warm in our old age”
A colourful sky at sunset in West Kirby by Jane Leitch
Jane Leitch
Jane Leitch has lived in Neston for five years but spent some of her early married life on a barge with her husband and small children.
She was faced with endless photographic opportunities every day from the window of the barge and Jane used to wait – often impatiently - for the films to be developed and the photos to be delivered, to see if she’d managed to capture the perfect shot.
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“Photography is a record of life as it flies past”
Spring flowers in Port Sunlight by Nicky Joyce
Nicky Joyce
We looked at Nicky Joyce’s favourite photographs.
Nicky lives in Birkenhead and enjoys taking photographs of the great outdoors and her two children, who are developing the same passion for photography.
The beauty of nature inspires amateur photographer’s favourite images.
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Beauty inspires amateur photographer's favourite photos
Sunrise in Thurstaston, Wirral by Dan Bentley
Dan Bentley
We shared Dan Bentley’s fantastic photographs.
Dan, who grew up in Parkgate but now lives in Heswall, developed a loved for photography and the arts when he was at school.
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“Wirral seldom disappoints when it comes to taking photographs”
Bridge over troubled water in Neston Gardens by Claire Garroch
Claire Garroch
Claire Garroch send us her favourite photographs.
Claire lives in Birkenhead and her passion for photography started when she was just a child, taking photos of friends and family.
Now she enjoys capturing super shots of nature and landscapes as well as people and buildings.
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‘Photography has been my passion since I was a child’
Clear waters on Ellesmere Lake by Rachael Gadd
Rachael Gadd
We heard about when Rachael Gadd’s passion for photography first started.
Rachael, who lives in Wallasey, always has a camera in her hand and loves photographing the animals at Chester Zoo.
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“I have always had a camera in my hand, ever since I was a little girl”
Bidston Hill windmill by Barry Brown
Barry Brown
Barry Brown’s favourite photographs were the subject of this feature and he told us about his passion for photography.
Barry, who lives in Greasby, loves getting up early to photograph the sunrise and travelling to new destinations with his DSLR and drone.
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"One of my best shoots was at 3am underneath the Birkenhead flyover"
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