Balsall Common u3a

Jim, Photography Group Coordinator at Balsall Common u3a  

"The u3a initiative arrived at an opportune time during the Covid-19 lockdown thus providing members of Balsall Common u3a Photography group with the ideal opportunity to become involved and creative during this strange time, as well as enabling them to reach a wider audience with their work. 

This group has met since the inception of Balsall Common u3a in 2006. At the monthly meeting of the photography group, a photo topic is chosen and members’ images (printed or projected) are either peer reviewed or assessed by an external judge. The theme for the u3a Eye is also announced. When the addition of “Found in Nature” was added this year, it gave us further impetus for participation. 

Members have enjoyed the challenges set and to date eleven of us have had our images selected. They have all been placed on the Balsall Common u3a website for everyone to view. 

As one of the group who has had images selected, it is impossible for me to attempt to select a favourite photograph as they are all winners. The themes selected offer interesting and sometimes intriguing challenges and The Photography group always looks forward to meeting them."