Wanderings With Our Cameras

An Exhibition by Cambridge Community Arts Photographers

robin sitting on a fence

Image: Elaine R.

Image: Elaine R.

Since September 2020 this group, despite the restrictions of lockdowns, have become confident with using their cameras, experimenting with light, composition and framing; learning and taking inspiration from photographers past and present. Each has developed their own unique interests, approach and style and they are proud to share a few of their favourite images here.

Cambridge Community Arts helps to build community, connections and confidence through creativity. Offering arts based courses in the community in a safe and friendly environment. To date over 1200 course places have been offered and participants benefit from increased confidence and improved mental health.

Courses are run in community centres led by professional artists and musicians, who inspire their learners with their passion and empower them to uncover their own inner artists.

 A Day at the Seaside

S A Wilson

waves hitting the supports of a beach pier
posts on the beach taken at Old Hunstanton
path and lanterns, seaside in greyscale
puddles on the beach, greyscale
'hear those voices that will not be drowned'
poles leading down to the sea
two people under an umbrella on the beach. Greyscale
posts on the beach taken at Old Hunstanton
path and lanterns, seaside in greyscale
puddles on the beach, greyscale
'hear those voices that will not be drowned'
poles leading down to the sea
two people under an umbrella on the beach. Greyscale

These are the images that I took to try and capture the essence of the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline.

I think they all do that, except the arrow framing the cross which I have included as I felt that it was a great image.

arrow framing a cross, greyscale
stones on a beach, greyscale

waves hitting the supports of a beach pier. greyscale.

My favourite image of these submitted for this exhibition is the one of the posts on the beach taken at Old Hunstanton.

a boat in greyscale

Same but Different - My Camera is My Paintbrush

P Kane

supermarket trolley on a blue background
blurred view of colourful gates and fences
abstract play with lights 1.
abstract play with lights 2
abstract play with light at sunset
abstract light capture in the shape of the letter M
abstract capture of flowers
blurred view of colourful gates and fences
abstract play with lights 1.
abstract play with lights 2
abstract play with light at sunset
abstract light capture in the shape of the letter M
abstract capture of flowers

During this course with CCA I have learnt how to use different settings on my camera in order to achieve different results.

I have really enjoyed experimenting with light and intentional camera movement, producing abstract photographs which has given me so much creative freedom.

My favourite image is the abandoned shopping trolley, which for me sums up how 'surreal' life during the pandemic has been.

abandoned shopping cart and sky reflected in a puddle

My Favourite Flowers

Mairin Lennon

Passiflora, known also as passion flower
peony flower, close up of inside, pistil and stamens
Passiflora, known also as passion flower
peony flower, close up of inside, pistil and stamens

I decided to concentrate on taking images of flowers for my photography, as I like flowers.

small pink flowers
small white flower
ornamental garlic blooming, purple flowers
close up of the inside of a peony,

The passion flower image is my favourite. I have got into the habit of taking my camera with me whenever I go out to try not to miss any good opportunities. I like that you get different flowers all year round.

a pink peony
iris flower
white iris

Mirrors and Reflections

Siobhan

tree and tombstone
castle tower reflected in a mirror
man sitting down, mirror between his legs showing a garden scene
bright purple vespa reflected in a mirror
small white dog looking at itself in the mirror
staircase reflected in a mirror
a shop window
castle tower reflected in a mirror
man sitting down, mirror between his legs showing a garden scene
bright purple vespa reflected in a mirror
small white dog looking at itself in the mirror
staircase reflected in a mirror
a shop window

Hello, my name is Siobhan and I started the CCA Photography course in September 2020. My aim was to learn about taking better photos.

I have learnt about the technical aspect of photography and feel that my images have improved over time.

I decided to concentrate on images of 'mirrors and reflections' for my project and have travelled around with a range of mirrors for my images.

street lamp in a mirror
tombstone in a mirror
a flower reflecting in a mirror
tree and tombstone in a mirror

My favourite image is of the tree and headstone as I feel that the lighting is great. This was taken in Mill Road Cemetery.

close up of green leaves

Colours of Hope

Elaine R.

abstract image in purple
Rolled up pieces of paper with the ends facing up, lit by a blue light.
Plasma lamp with a pink centre sphere. Blue filaments extend between the inner and outer spheres casting pink spots around the edges of the glass.
The ends of rolled up pieces of paper. They are lit by blue light from the left and red from the right, blending to cast a purple light in-between.
A spinning object is lit by multi-coloured lights, with greens, blues, oranges and purples blending together.
In the background are stripes of red bleeding into orange, the green the blues. In the foreground is a water droplet within which the background is reflected.
Several water droplets, each reflecting the rainbow of light in the background of the image.
A clear object placed on a mirrored surface, lit from above with a blue light
Rolled up pieces of paper with the ends facing up, lit by a blue light.
Plasma lamp with a pink centre sphere. Blue filaments extend between the inner and outer spheres casting pink spots around the edges of the glass.
The ends of rolled up pieces of paper. They are lit by blue light from the left and red from the right, blending to cast a purple light in-between.
A spinning object is lit by multi-coloured lights, with greens, blues, oranges and purples blending together.
In the background are stripes of red bleeding into orange, the green the blues. In the foreground is a water droplet within which the background is reflected.
Several water droplets, each reflecting the rainbow of light in the background of the image.
A clear object placed on a mirrored surface, lit from above with a blue light

For my project, my original idea was to create images using different sources of light.

After seeing rainbows in lots of images I decided to use my extension tube and concentrate on the colours of the rainbow.

Rainbows are the ultimate sign of hope, and after the year we've all had, it brings comfort.

A glass sphere on a table outside, reflecting the landscape upside down.

A glass sphere in front of abstract art of faces. Within the sphere the image and colours blend together.
Water droplets lit by blue light, on a blue surface with steaks of light blue, yellow, green and red.

The Daily Dog Walk

Kylie Holmes

water droplets on a green leaf
Ladybird and ants on a green blub
Ladybird and ants on a green blub
ladybirds on a green bulb
Ladybird and ants on a green blub
Ladybird and ants on a green blub
ladybirds on a green bulb

These photographs were taken whilst on a dog walk where I live. I took them at the height of my dogs so you would get it from their perspective.

a bee on a yellow flower

morning frost on leaves

morning frost on leaves

blooming dandelion seed heads

Images Copyright: CCA Photographers

The Museum of Classical Archaeology

The Museum of Classical Archaeology is home to a Cast Gallery filled with plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculpture.

For four years now, we have been partnering with Cambridge Community Arts to host an exhibition of work by the learners on their accredited Photography course. This year and last, we sadly have not been able to welcome the learners into our Gallery as normal - but it's important to us that we celebrate their achievements all the same with this online exhibition.

Visit us

We're located within the Faculty of Classics, Sidgwick Ave, Cambridge CB3 9DA

Visit our website for current opening hours and more information on how to book your free tickets.

Screenshot of blog post header. 'Magical: an ongoing partnership with Cambridge Community Arts'

Learn more about the partnership between MoCA and CCA

Learn more about the partnership between MoCA and CCA

Previous CCA exhibitions at MoCA

CCA: Out of the Darkness and into the Light June 8-14
CCA: Seeing is believing 25-29 June
Wanderings with a Camera

2017

2017

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