[John Mason]

I've just returned from another talk that I gave in Aberdyfi on weather-photography. It ain't big bucks but I think it's fun and I'd suggest this to any weather-photographer: there is a lot of interest in the weather in your area, so get in touch with local groups - the WI etc - and go give them a powerpoint show if you have/can scrounge (in my case) the projection kit. A few tenners for a couple of hours out of an evening and an appreciative audience is almost guaranteed. People LOVE weather-photos and listening to speakers on same. So why not - give it a go in your area! I found myself explaining GFS CAPE charts to a bunch of lasses of an average age somewhat beyond mine this evening and they were fascinated to learn that one can actually view charts freely online that help you to assess the chance of storms.

Cheers - John

[Flatlander]

I almost got a skew-t diagram in front of the local naturalists' society...but I was over-ruled in favour of some coloured circles.

I did show them Keith Browning's original supercell diagram though - along with a borrowed picture of one over Cardigan Bay - I wonder who might have provided that...


Good idea though, there are plenty of societies looking for speakers. A lot of them are, er, of a certain age, but most people are interested if you've got a set of good photographs and something vaguely interesting to say. Even if you only charge expenses it is still worth doing.

This post has been edited by Tim Prosser: 06 March 2012 - 23:16

[Bazmundo]

I've agreed to do a talk at my local (N Staffs) Astronomy Society on May's adventure to the Annular Eclipse in New Mexico. Tonight's meeting was really quite popular and there were some very appreciative newbies, largely due to some hard work from another member on here.

I'd be very interested to see of there are any groups or societies with an interest in weather or nature in my area, if only to point them here but also because I really enjoy the chance for like-minded conversation.

[Dave Hancox]

John Mason, on 06 March 2012 - 22:20, said:

I've just returned from another talk that I gave in Aberdyfi on weather-photography. It ain't big bucks but I think it's fun and I'd suggest this to any weather-photographer: there is a lot of interest in the weather in your area, so get in touch with local groups - the WI etc - and go give them a powerpoint show if you have/can scrounge (in my case) the projection kit. A few tenners for a couple of hours out of an evening and an appreciative audience is almost guaranteed. People LOVE weather-photos and listening to speakers on same. So why not - give it a go in your area! I found myself explaining GFS CAPE charts to a bunch of lasses of an average age somewhat beyond mine this evening and they were fascinated to learn that one can actually view charts freely online that help you to assess the chance of storms.

Cheers - John

Thought about giving it a go sometime John. last year did a few talks at Dalmellington Primary school to promote photography as a hobby, they loved it. As you can imagine mainly weather/space and some wildlife thrown in.