“Photography is about capturing a moment or place in time”

This week, we’re looking at Dave Mort’s favourite photographs.

The Camera Club is a fantastic mix of amateur and professional photographers who share their favourite images each week providing inspiration – and advice – for members.

Dave is Wirral born and bred and developed a love of photography when he was younger using disposable cameras on holiday.

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Wirral Globe Camera Club member Dave Mort

When and why did you take up photography?

I’ve always loved images and growing up I used to try and picture in my head how I would like to take an image. I first started using the point and click disposable cameras on holiday, waited for them to come back from being developed and then see them covered in stickers saying over or underexposed! It wasn’t until years later that I picked up my first digital camera and started taking pictures, learning with a lot of trial and error - error being the main part for a long time!

Drone shot of the midnight light at Parkgate at the summer solstice

What do you love about taking pictures?

I love being able to capture a moment or a place in time. Learning how to take photos taught me how to see the world around us.

The Northern Lights, New Brighton, at 2am

Where is your favourite place to take pictures and why?

We are truly blessed in Wirral and it’s easy to take for granted living here. I love being able to capture the spots that we all know but from an angle or viewpoint that is new or different.

New Brighton lighthouse at sunset

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I enjoy showcasing Wirral’s beautiful countryside and hidden history

Moon glowing over the Mersey while the Liverpool lights shine

What is your favourite subject matter and why?

I have always had a love of landscape photography, being able to take the views home with me. I love to go out chasing the sunsets or night sky - they are always special, as each one is different and will never be seen again.

Supermoon from New Brighton over the Catholic Cathedral

What do you enjoy about being part of our Camera Club on Facebook?

The camera club is a great place for people of all abilities, from camera phones to ‘proper cameras’, to learn and share in a supportive environment. Members can both inspire and be inspired.

Comet Neowise taken from Little Neston

If you could photograph anyone/any place/anything, who/what would it be?

The list of places that I’d love to capture is endless. I’d love to explore Iceland and its incredible landscape, in an area where the northern lights can be seen dancing in the night sky.

Lights out at the lighthouse, New Brighton