WELCOME to Behind the Lens, a new feature that shines a light on the talented photographers in our Wirral Globe Camera Club group.
Hugh McLaughlan lives in Birkenhead and loves to showcase the beauty of the area. He teaches photography with Wirral Ark homeless charity.
Despite being colour blind, Hugh loves to edit the photographs he takes so that they are a true representation of what he sees.
Hugh McLaughlan Hugh hard at work
When and why did you take up photography?
I have always liked taking photographs of the places I go but I have just recently found the passion to utilise my abilities. As well as taking simple shots, I like to take the time editing them. I take pride in my skills and teach photography, working alongside Wirral Ark homeless charity.
The knife angel in Birkenhead Park in August
What do you love about taking pictures?
I love capturing the moment and sharing my images with others. I love showing people the photographs I’ve taken of the Wirral area as it’s such a picturesque place to live.
A winning shot at New Brighton rally
Where is your favourite place to take pictures and why?
I like to capture images of Wirral and the surrounding area. I like exploring new places and I enjoy visiting places that have a historical background, such as Bidston Hill, Flaybrick Cemetery and New Brighton.
A light blur motion effect of traffic in the Wallasey tunnel
What is your favourite subject matter and why?
I like taking landscape shots and editing them to make them look different. I am colour blind so many of my images are coloured differently to the way others see them. The colours are adjusted to the way I see them.
The Wilfred Owen monument in Hamilton Square
What do you enjoy about being part of the Wirral Globe Camera Club?
I like to share my photographs but I also like to see the images from other people and the skills they have.
The Liverbirds framed in a gap in the wall at Woodside Docks
If you could photograph anyone/any place/anything, who/what would it be?
I would love to travel to New York and experience the art of street photography, capturing the culture and busy streets.
A black and white image of a Buick taken at a classic car show at Claremont Farm
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