outdoor


FOCUS FROM THE EDITOR...


spring 2017 David Taylor I


n 1942, Greer Garson broke a record that will now - thankfully - never be broken. Garson’s Oscar acceptance speech, as Best Actress for her role in Mrs Miniver, ran to nearly six minutes. This was the longest in Oscar history. Since then Oscar winners have been limited to just forty-five seconds of ‘I’d like to thank...’ type stuff. Should the winner run over time the stage mike is switched off, stirring music swells and they’ll find themselves gracefully, if firmly, guided off stage and back to their still-warm seat. That all said... I’d now like to thank a few people. Firstly Stephen Neale, not only for the fact that he edited OF for the past three years, but also for being so generous with his time in helping me take over the role. I’d also like to thank the regular contributors to OF, as well as those who voluntarily agreed to contribute to this issue.


OF needs you however and contributions for the next issue will be warmly received. One new feature of OF is the themed photography gallery. Next month’s theme is ‘A Friendly Face’. Pictures of people snapped showing their good-natured side, in Britain or abroad, will be ideal. If you’d like to submit, contact me for further details. The deadline for all contributions is 1st May. Until then, enjoy the current issue...


Cover shot Chiz Dakin


Bluebells carpet the fl oor of woodland in Ambergate, Derbyshire.


www.peakimages.co.uk


CONTENTS 3 / Wordsmith


Kev Reynolds, the man with the world’s best job, on why books and the rhythm of the printed word are so important to him.


4 / Book reviews Roly Smith reviews Chris Bonington: Mountaineer, Annandale Way, and 22 ideas that saved the English countryside.


5 / The St. Cuthbert’s Way David Taylor walks this under-rated path through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland.


6 / Gallery


The monthly themed gallery showcasing the works of OWPG’s photographers. This month’s theme: A favourite view.


10 / Pitch Perfect Ronald Turnbull guides you through the process of pitching a book proposal to publishers.


13 / Obituary: Mary Welsh The life of former OWPG member Mary Welsh who sadly passed away in January 2017.


14 / I really couldn’t do without... OWPG writers on those treasured pieces of equipment they could never leave home without.


16 / Main Man What and where is the Belinus Line? Laurence Main has the answer. He also has a number of questions he’d like you to think about.


MAR 1 15 MAR Sunrise time


Sunrise direction Sunset time


Sunset direction Sunrise time


Sunrise direction Sunset time


Sunset direction


06.45 101°


17.41 259°


06.14 92°


18.05 268°


APR 1 15 APR Sunrise time


Sunrise direction Sunset time


Sunset direction Sunrise time


Sunrise direction Sunset time


Sunset direction


06.35 82°


19.34 279°


06.04 73°


19.57 287°


MAY 1 15 MAY


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 fi eld of activity and all corners of the globe. They include writers, journalists, fi lm makers, photographers, publishers and editors, all with a passionate interest in the outdoors. For more information visit www.owpg.org.uk


2 Outdoor focus | spring 2017 Sunrise time


Sunrise direction Sunset time


Sunset direction Sunrise time


Sunrise direction Sunset time


Sunset direction


05.32 64°


20.23 296°


05.08 57°


20.46 303°


Sunset/Sunrise times and direction correct for London. Times for April 1 onwards are BST


Editing/design: David Taylor OFeditor@owpg.org.uk ISSN 2043-8591 (print) ISSN 2043-8605 (online)


14 10 6


4


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16