Last Week

On Thursday we had a Timed Exposure session. We were treated to a variety of outstanding presentations. This was the best attended event of the programme so far this season with 33 members present. These are always challenging to programme as we often have only some details as to who will be bringing something to present. On this occasion we had more offerings than time. Thanks to all who prepared something, even if they did not get a chance to present it. Frustrating, but for those who did prepare a presentation and did not have the opportunity to show it, I will try to ensure that they have an opportunity later in the season to show them all. Details will follow.

Next Week

On Monday the Focus Group will meet up for fire painting. Details have been circulated by Will. Any club member is welcome to attend. These are good fun and result in some interesting images; and it looks like the weather will be OK. See photo at the end of the newsletter.

On Thursday we have the second bi-monthly and details have been circulated by Linda and John. I would encourage everyone to enter, it is a great opportunity to learn how to improve. The judge is Adrian Herring. I feel that I must remind everyone that as this is a formal competition, members must not speak unless the judge asks a specific question and you are the right person to answer it. No cries of indignation or witty comments – please save those for the mix and match evenings, where they are not only welcomed but encouraged.

Coming Soon

Thursday 5 December we have a guest speaker, Matt Doggett a former British Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He will present on Marine Wonders of Dorset and Hampshire. This promises to be a fascinating presentation and one not to be missed. You are welcome to bring a guest.  12 December we have our annual Christmas social event and themed competition, which this year is “Food and Drink”. The requirement is for a panel of 4-6 images. As there is a general election on the same day, we will be in the Lounge Bar of the Enham Club (the room sometimes called the back room).

Technique Tip

This clip explains some of the techniques you can use in light painting and is by Eric Paré, one of the real experts in this field: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVcenNkNUo4

Wire Wool Spinning Photo from Last Year

Distinctions

Part 1: RPS

Over the next few editions I will be including some information about the various distinctions that photographers can achieve. This week, I will provide some details about the Royal Photographic Society distinction; the LRPS. Next year we will programme some opportunities for members to find out more and to be helped to reach the required standard.

The Royal Photographic Society is probably the best known Photographic Society in the country if not the world, the patron is HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.

The RPS was founded in 1853 as The Photographic Society of London, with the objective of promoting the art and science of photography, and received royal patronage from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The RPS is a charity and currently has over 11,000 members across the world. Membership is open to all, for an annual fee (currently £120 per year for a standard UK based member). Licentiate of the RPS (LRPS) is the first level of 3 distinctions. It requires a panel of 10 prints reflecting your ability as a photographer. The panel must demonstrate a variety in approach and techniques but not necessarily subject matter. It is demanding but achievable for most experienced club level photographers. More information, including