Outdoor
FOCUS
From the editor ...
David Taylor
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Summer 2021
As I write this , the United Kingdom is inching towards a �inal easing of lockdown restrictions ( though whether restrictions will be lifted is still undecided ). In this issue , OWPG members Tony Howard and Paddy both look optimistically to future . As does Stan Abbott , who has some news about this year ’ s Big Weekend , as well as an important change that ’ s coming soon …
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Contents
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OWPG Big Weekend
Details about this year ’ s Big Weekend and AGM at Malham in the Yorkshire Dales
Looking forward
Guild Chair-elect Stan Abbott shares philosophical thoughts about the future of the Guild
Blessings in disguise
Jon Sparks finds his best laid plans going awry on a trek across the Hispar Glacier
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Let there be light wishes Kev Reynolds
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Members ’ Gallery
Susie White , Fiona Barltrop , and Simon Whaley share their favourite photographic views and subjects
Post-Covid Plans
Tony Howard and Paddy Dillon look optimistically forwards to what the future may hold
Book Reviews
Roly Smith reviews the latest publications by members , including David Bellamy ’ s Landscapes through the Seasons
Musical Notes
David Taylor – with tongue only partially in cheek – suggests a few songs for photographers
First Quarter 18 July
New 8 August
Full 24 July
First Quarter 15 August
Third Quarter 31 July
Full 22 August
Cover star
Alex Metcalfe
Climbing the Stockhorn
www . alexmetcalfephotography . com
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If you ’ d like to contribute to the next edition of Outdoor Focus please send an email with your article idea to me at davidtphoto @ gmail . com . The copy deadline is 15 August 2021 .
Editing / design David Taylor
ISSN 2043-8591 print
ISSN 2043-8605 online
The Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild is the only UK-based association of media professionals working largely or entirely on outdoor subjects . Our members cover every �ield of activity and all corners of the globe . They include writers , journalists , �ilm makers , photographers , publishers and editors , all with a passionate interest in the outdoors . For more information visit www . owpg . org . uk .
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Cover Grey Mare ' sTail waterfall , Kinlochleven , Scottish Highlands
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