Phoenix Railway Photographic Circle
Est. 1970
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Phoenix Railway Photographic Circle Est. 1970 |
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Welcome to Creative Railway Photography |
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The Circle was formed in 1970 –71 to encourage alternative photography of what was then the 'modern' scene. Half a century later the Circle's aim remains the same: portraying the contemporary railway scene in an expanded pictorial or avant-garde style. In the spring of 1971 a system of postal circulating portfolios was established, where members appraise and critique one another’s work. The first portfolios contained only black & white prints, but were soon supplemented by a colour transparency section, with its own portfolios. |
 HST at Largin Viaduct by Jim Knight |
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Signalmans duties at night by Dafydd Whyles |
The arrival of digital photography led to a sea-change, and today the print portfolios contain both colour and black & white work, and are supplemented by quarterly online critique portfolios containing the same mix. In recent years the Circle’s activity has expanded into a monthly online display gallery that is visible to the public. Several successful exhibitions of members’ work have been held at venues such as the National Railway Museum, York, the Scottish Railway Exhibition in Bo'ness, and the Bateman Gallery at Carnforth Railway Station. The Circle’s work ha s been published in various enthusiast magazines over the years, and also in book form under the editorship of founder and President A.W. (Wyn) Hobson: Modern Rail Album, BR Diesels and Electrics Around Britain, and Trains of Thought. |
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| In addition to an Annual General Meeting, at which policies and plans are discussed, occasional social events are organised, including visits to railway locations that present substantial photographic opportunities, and workshop sessions focusing on particular photographic techniques. All members are encouraged to attend. Please feel free to browse through the galleries and articles, and also the ‘Phoenix Journal’. |
 Light trails at Victoria by Robert France |
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