Scavenger Hunt Report

Well it was a hot day. London was buzzing with tourists enjoying the sights and the weather. Team Slik met at the London eye and on the stroke of 11A.M. we headed off on our chosen route to take pictures to solve the cryptic clues and 'collect' as many places from the Monopoly board (without straying out of the defined area for the hunt).

Our route took us past quintessential sights, starting at the London eye over the Thames, with the Houses of Parliament in clear view. Up Nothumberland Avenue to Trafalgar square, the Strand and onto Pall Mall. We had a stop in the crypt of St Martins in the Fields for a drink and light bite to eat then onwards up Charing Cross Road through Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Soho and our final destination the Crown and Two Chairmen in Dean Street.

Glad to report that out team was first back with all the questions answered. There was time to try to cool off and have a drink (including the 'perfectly drawn pint' which was one of the images we had to capture). There was a great selection of images and prizes awarded for best overall collection and best shot of the Essence of London.

On the way home I called into the National Portrait Gallery for a quick look at some of the portrait phototography they had on show - I have to say there weren't many that really grabbed my attention!

JLPPC Scavenger Hunt 2011

Somewhere in London....

A scavenger hunt is an event in which the organisers prepare a list of specific items or tasks which the participant teams take photographs whilst following a defined route. The goal is usually to be the first to complete the list and return to a secret final location.

The second running (figuratively speaking!) of a scavenger hunt takes place this weekend. I have received meeting instructions and fellow team members. The forecast is for a hot, sunny day so should be good!

ACC Q2 Print competition

General Jump  7.5 points. Taken in Mayrhofen 2011
Lack of action in picture and jacket should be red!

Portrait: Richard 7.5 points. Taken in Mayrhofen 2011

Nature: Brown Hare. 9 points. Taken on the day of William and Kate's (royal) wedding.

ACC Q2 DPI Competition

Portrait sideways glance 8 points

Nature: Swallowtail 8.5 - background too dark lack of definition in the wings.

General: Catch Me. 9 points. Good lines into distance, the right number of people nicely placed.

New plants for pond

Replaced dead Iris with a new plant and an extra one. Picture to follow
New plants
Iris Sibirica - Butter & Sugar



Schizostylis Mrs. Hegerty - Pink Kaffir Lily