{"id":7163,"date":"2025-06-05T16:05:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T15:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/?p=7163"},"modified":"2025-06-08T11:05:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T10:05:41","slug":"an-evening-of-light-and-lens-dunchurch-photographic-society-visits-kenilworth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/2025\/06\/05\/an-evening-of-light-and-lens-dunchurch-photographic-society-visits-kenilworth\/","title":{"rendered":"An Evening of Light and Lens: Dunchurch Photographic Society Visits Kenilworth"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7163\" class=\"elementor elementor-7163\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a0879 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33a0879\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a8381e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a8381e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure id=\"attachment_7164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7164\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7164 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ian-Maxwell-Kenilworth-Castle-600x338.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ian-Maxwell-Kenilworth-Castle-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ian-Maxwell-Kenilworth-Castle-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ian-Maxwell-Kenilworth-Castle-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ian-Maxwell-Kenilworth-Castle-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ian-Maxwell-Kenilworth-Castle-1000x563.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ian-Maxwell-Kenilworth-Castle-996x560.jpeg 996w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ian-Maxwell-Kenilworth-Castle.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Ian Maxell<\/figcaption><\/figure><p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"547\">On a warm and quietly golden evening, members of the Dunchurch Photographic Society set out for a local adventure\u2014a photo walk through the historic town of Kenilworth. This impromptu field trip, suggested over a recent club meeting, proved to be a perfect opportunity for members to gather, experiment, and enjoy the rich textures and stories this Warwickshire gem has to offer.<\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"812\">We met at the <strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"585\">Virgins and Castle<\/strong>, one of the oldest inns in England and a fittingly atmospheric starting point. With cameras in hand and enthusiasm in full supply, we discussed routes, settings, and the softening light that promised a beautiful evening ahead.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_7169\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7169\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7169 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/C1Z4353-2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Simon Coates<\/figcaption><\/figure><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1160\">From there, the group meandered through Abbey Fields, along the edge of the ancient ruins of Kenilworth Castle, and down the quieter side streets where ivy-covered walls and weathered stone provided a perfect canvas for creative compositions. The golden hour worked its magic, casting long shadows and bathing the town in a warm, photogenic glow.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_7171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7171\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7171 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/508A8921.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Graeme Webb<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure id=\"attachment_7177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7177\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KDT_3288-wm-fb.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Karen Tillett<\/figcaption><\/figure><p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1525\">Some members focused on architectural details\u2014timbered facades, ironwork gates, and mossy walls\u2014while others captured candid street scenes or experimented with long exposures as twilight deepened. Reflections in the lake at Abbey Fields, the textures of old brick, and the silhouettes of castle towers against the fading sky all offered moments worth pausing for.<\/p><p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1727\">As always, conversation flowed easily alongside shutter clicks, with tips shared and occasional spontaneous critiques given\u2014just part of the supportive and collaborative spirit that defines our group.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_7172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7172\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7172 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink-450x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink-1000x1333.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/David-Bray-Kenilworh-drink.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9David Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, ACPE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"2039\">By the time we returned to the <strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1782\">Virgins and Castle<\/strong> for a final drink and review of the evening\u2019s efforts, it was clear: the trip had been a creative success, full of inspiration and shared joy. A selection of the evening\u2019s best shots will be featured in next month\u2019s club meeting and on our website gallery.<\/p><p data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2229\">Kenilworth reminded us once again that you don\u2019t have to travel far for photographic inspiration. Sometimes, it\u2019s just a short drive and a good walk away\u2014with the right company, of course.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On a warm and quietly golden evening, members of the Dunchurch Photographic Society set out for a local adventure\u2014a photo walk through the historic town of Kenilworth. 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