We decided to challenge Knutsford Photographic Society members this week with the theme of 'Portraits'.

Society members delved deeply into their archives and produced some mesmerising images of young and old subjects.

Foreign holidays also helped to stimulate ideas, with several members submitting those distinctive photos that can be seen only in faraway places.   

Further images can be found on the club website at knutsfordps.org.uk/

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Kate Rusby by Margaret Lawless - taken at the Underneath the Stars Festival in Yorkshire in 2016

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Waiting by Margaret Lawless - This little boy looking out of a cafe window waiting for his mum to stop chatting to her friend

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Lincoln by Karl Creaser - I loved the strong hand and determined face at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington

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The Entomologist by Karl Creaser - I liked the calm, timeless atmosphere this activity and portrait encapsulates

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Durham Light Infantry Soldier by Tim Banks - A military enactment at the Beamish Museum, County Durham

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Lady in Red by Tim Banks - This portrait is the result of a chance encounter with a group of actors in masquerade costume at the Chateaux Royal D'Amboise in France

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It's only water by Trevor Hosking - great expression from Sam at a family silver wedding party

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The bookseller by Trevor Hosking - bet he's got a few good stories to tell

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My school friend by Elizabeth Hosking

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Henry by Roger Hume - Henry was sheltering from the harsh Maltese sun

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Little Jack by Roger Hume - Little Jack was peering out from his pram with wide eyes on the world

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Shades of Auburn by Gordon Spruce - A British Superbike team member, she turned and smiled - click!

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Tough Mudder competitor by Gordon Spruce - His tremendous efforts showing on his face

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Jason by John Cridland - the charismatic owner of the California Cafe in Altrincham

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Maya in the garden again by Martyn Chudley - our daughter has used lockdown to take her art in new directions

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Happy Roman invasion by Stuart Webster - Chester Centurion on a sunny May Bank Holiday

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Vietnamese weaver by Stuart Webster - a gregarious lady of 76 weaving floor mats

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Traditional Moroccan dress by Wayne Clarke - Moroccan in traditional dress, Marrakech

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A past resident by Wayne Clarke - one of several old black and white photos celebrating past residents mounted on buildings around Gordes