Wildlife photographer Gordon Rae is guest at Spittal SWI
Jessie Allan, vice-president of Spittal SWI, welcomed members – alongside those from from Harpsdale SWI – to the October meeting.
The guest speaker was Gordon Rae from Lockerbie, who was in Caithness as vice-president of the Scottish Ploughing Championships, and also a competitor. He represented Scotland recently in Ireland at the World Ploughing Match.
After business was attended to, Ms Allan handed over to Gordon, an award winning wildlife and landscape photographer who travels all over taking photos and doing talks.
Gordon gave a very interesting slideshow and talk showing amazing pictures of wildlife in his own garden, around his farm and in Dumfries and Galloway as well as ospreys at Aviemore and bears in Alaska.
Raffle prizes were won by Gordon and Liz Hewitson.
Gordon judged the competitions, with results as follows:
Ginger Loaf – 1 Elizabeth Holman, 2 Liz Hewitson. Wildlife Photo – 1 Wendy Newton, 2 Liz Hewitson.
