DIAMOND PRODUCTIONS
(Photographic Shows)

"Diamond Productions" is a collaboration between Pat and Alan Porrett to produce, non commercial, photographic shows for clubs of various kinds in the community. We offer photographic shows to clubs and organisations within reasonable traveling distance of North Tyneside (Northern England). We supply the necessary equipment. Our fee is based on the cost of traveling to the venue. We do these shows for pleasure, not profit. We usually have bookings for at least a year ahead so booking early is advisable to avoid disappointment.

Travel Documentaries

1	The Canadian Maritimes (Part 1 & 2)
	Places of interest around Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, including the wonderful Autumn colours, the coastline, villages and towns and some beautiful natural locations.
2	The Canadian Rockies
	Looking at the features of the area from Banff to Jasper in Spring and Autumn.  Lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, mountains, towns and animals are featured. There is also a look at the Canada Day celebrations in Jasper. See a spectacular and beautiful area.
3	The Flowering Desert
	Exploring Western South Africa.  Mainly looking at Namaqualand during the winter flowering season when the semi desert becomes the most colourful flower area in the world.
4	The Roving Cameras in South Africa
	Featuring the Cape Peninsula, the hills and Atlantic Coast in Namaqualand and the Richtersveld mountain desert.
5	American Splendour
	Autumn time in Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park.  Also Spring in California with visits to Yosemite National Park, Bodie Ghost Town, The Alabama Hills and Death Valley.
6	Tyrolean Images (Part 1 & 2)
	Documentary depicting the beauty of the wonderful Austrian Tyrol.  See villages, mountains and some of the local customs.  Wander through colourful meadows up to the rugged mountain peaks.  Part 1 concentrates mainly on the area close to Seefeld.  Part 2 covers a wider area.
7	Cretan Adventure
	Explore the Eastern end of Crete, travel up mountain roads to little villages, onto high plateaus, visit ancient sites and see wild flowers. A truly spectacular island.

General Interest

8	Impressions of Autumn (Canada)
	Experience the colours and atmosphere of Autumn in Eastern Canada.  Sunrises, mist and frost add to the colours of the leaves.  The programme also includes some Audio-Visual sequences with pictures set to music.
9	Curious Northumbria
	Documentary, looking at curious items throughout the Northumbria Area (From the Humber to the Scottish Border).  Discover unusual features of well known landmarks.  See follies and unusual or rare buildings, structures and features.
10	Curious Britain (Part 1, 2 & 3)
	Documentary, looking at curious items all around Britain.  Discover follies and rare or unusual buildings, structures and features.  Divided into three parts which can be viewed in any order.
11	Gateshead Garden Festival
	A nostalgic look back to the festival held in 1990.  See many of the activities that took place during the festival. Experience the colour and some of the atmosphere of this unique event.
12	Season of Change
	Following the horticultural changes from early spring to summer in Eastern Canada.

Older Shows

13	These are shows that were originally slide shows but have been scanned and converted into digital presentations. As a result the picture quality is not quite as good as the newer shows but is still generally acceptable.
13	Pictorial North
	Enjoy images of Northern England in all kinds of conditions, from sunshine to snow storms and from dawn to dusk.  A collection of pictures portraying the photographers feelings about the Northern countryside.
14	The Magical Oberland
	Showing all the beauty and fascination of the Swiss, Bernese Oberland.  Explore the lakes, towns and mountains.
15	Paris Vision
	Showing the sights and experiences of Paris.  Contrast the old with the new.  Explore popular tourist areas and some less well known parts of this fascinating city.
16	European Contrast
	The fascination of Venice in the Summer contrasted with the beauty of Austria in the Winter.  Soft pastel colours of Venetian buildings reflected in the water are part of the charm of Venice.  Winter in Austria is a magical wonderland with the snow and frost.  Then there is also the excitement of Winter sports.