ARTS Mansfield is continuing to encourage locals to get into photography, with their 2023 Photo Focus initiative gearing up for its new February series.
Daily challenges and regular events including monthly photo walks are planned for February and are organised through the Mansfield Photography Group Facebook page, and Arts Mansfield Instagram and website.
The full month is shared to the site, allowing photographers to plan new images or choose one from their photo archive.
Tips, hints, and tricks on how to 'make', rather than 'take', an image are also shared.
The initiative is coordinated by Arts Mansfield Vice President, Emma McPherson who says photographers of any ability are invited to take part in the new series.
"Participants must sign up to the local group by answering a couple of questions, for access," she said.
"Group members decide if they'd like to add a daily submission or, as it suits them, an image that matches a topic they like.
"There were some imaginative pictures posted for the January challenge, it was intriguing to see the different interpretations of work and other themes," Ms McPherson said.
The hour–long photo walks, which are free for Arts Mansfield Members, will feature a different topic or skill each month and start on Tuesday, February 28.
Ms McPherson emphasised that the initiative is for all, saying, "The camera used is not important; digital, film and mobile phone shooters are all welcome."
