The 1991 visit to Clichy-la-Garenne
When Merthyr Tydfil was twinned with Clichy-la-Garenne in 1981, it was only natural that at some point Merthyr Tydfil Photographic Society, as the club was known as back then, would have to visit the town. This opportunity came in 1991when the French Photographic Society based in Clichy-la-Garenne were holding an exhibition with the club were invited to submit a selection of prints.
Ceinfryn Robins, who took many photographs that you can see on the page along with fellow members Ray Smith and Keith Simnett meet with members of the French Photographic Society and spent a great couple of days in Paris.
Apart from seeing the exhibition they had a tour of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and a wonderful lunch on a river boat taking in more sights.
From left to right: Keith Simnett, Ceinfryn Robins and Ray Smith
Below are some of photographs taken by Ceinfryn from these couple of days in Paris, These photographs were taken before the days of digital camera and Photoshop and it is to be remembered that they are thirty-five year old. You will also see from the list of prints selected for the exhibition by the club a number are by current members Alan Kirby and Bill Timbrell
Above: Day 1 Flight out and a trip around Paris
Above: Day 2 The Exhibition, the first two photograph are a list of the prints and authors from the club and the next three are photograph for the prints on display in the exhibitions
Above: Day 3 The flight home and back in Merthyr
Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club 