IN 2024, 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 spring and clouds as well as symmetry, historic buildings and blossom.
If you would like to appear in Behind the Lens, email heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk
Click here to join Wirral Globe Camera Club.
Waterfall at Arrowe Park by Cate Jones
Cate Jones, who grew up in Wirral and is from Bromborough, loves taking photos on dog walks with Ollie.
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“I enjoy showcasing Wirral’s beautiful countryside and hidden history”
Incredible sunrise as the world glowed orange at Parkgate by Dave Mort
Dave is Wirral born and bred and developed a love of photography when he was younger using disposable cameras on holiday.
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“Photography is about capturing a moment or place in time”
Wirral waters poppy by Thomas Fells
Thomas Fells, who lives just a short walk from New Brighton, loves capturing a moment in time and the emotions attached to them.
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“I love that photographs have memories and emotions attached to them”
Sunset at Leasowe Bay by Mandy Williams
Mandy Williams, who grew up in Woodchurch and has lived in Wallasey for 16 years, loves taking pictures when she’s out walking with her dogs so she can share the memories with others.
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Photography allows me to share the beauty of what I see around me
Mackerel clouds reflecting on the water at Leasowe Bay by Nicola Jayne Johnson
Nicola Jayne Johnson lives in Prenton.
She loves taking pictures in nature and of sunrises and sunsets and she tells us which BBC programme she’d love to take photographs for.
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"I love sharing my photos and seeing the joy they bring to others"
Marine Lake, West Kirby by David Elms
David Elms, who was born across the Mersey in Kirkdale and lived for most of his life in Skelmersdale, moved to New Brighton two years ago and enjoys taking pictures of the lighthouse and beaches close to home.
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“The camera club is full of talented people with a great eye for a stunning photo”
Round the twist by Chris Britton
Chris Britton, who lives in Rock Ferry, has always taken photographs but his passion for the art was reignited two years ago.
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“Photograph is about capturing the moment that we can look back on and remember”
Morning dew by Rob Orr
Rob, who lives in Birkenhead, has taken photographs for as long as he can remember.
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“Wirral has so much to offer – it really is the place that keeps giving”
Sunrise over the water by Phil Burkhill
Phil Burkhill lives in Seacombe.
He has been taking photographs for six years after watching the sunset in Anglesey.
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“Photography is about being in the right place at the right time”
At the beach in Thurstaton by Trevor Litherland
Trevor Litherland shares his favourite photographs and tells us about his passion for photography.
Trevor, who was born in Liverpool but lives in Noctorum, has been taking photos for decades, since the early 1960s.
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“The colours of Wirral coastline at dawn and dusk are enhanced and full of impact”
Signs of spring in Port Sunlight village by Niamh Evans
Niamh Evans’, who lives in Rock Ferry, only took up photography recently but loves the convenience of snapping a picture on her phone while she’s out and about.
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“Photography is a way of being creative and expressing emotion”
Chris Cureton loves to wait for the perfect shot of a kingfisher
Chris Cureton lives was born and bred in Wallasey.
He has always had an interest in photography but dedicated time and invested money in the hobby three years ago.
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“Spending time in nature is such a gift and the perfect stress reliever”
