On Thursday 10th October Smethwick PS and guests will be treated to Nature, People and Landscapes of the southern hemishere in all their glory. The club will be hosting a lecture by South America’s photographer suprimo Luis Franke.

Born in Villa Ballester, Argentina, in 1963. Electronic technician and Industrial Engineer, amateur photographer. Particularly interested in travel photography, nature, rural activities and reports. Since 1988 he traveled through Southern Patagonia Argentina, having made photographic reports in many rural farms in that southern region. His photographs show the natural landscapes, the people, and especially the rural life of the large southern farms. 

In 2002 he joined the “Grupo Fotográfico Parque” (Buenos Aires), a photo club member of the Argentine Federation of Photography (FAF). Since then he has participated in national and international photography exhibitions, having obtained more than 15,000 acceptances and 2,800 awards in more than 60 countries.

Awarded the FIAP “Best of the Best” trophy, as best author in two consecutive years: 2012 and 2013. 

In 2014 he was appointed FIAP Liaison Officer of the Argentine Federation of Photography and from 2017 he is member of the FIAP Board of Directors and the FIAP Biennials Service Director.

He has exhibited his work in numerous countries around the world. He acts as jury in National and International Exhibitions of Photography Art.

Starts at 8pm in the CLUBROOM direct from Argentina and on the new stream system for those not able to attend.

For information go to our Streaming page HERE