A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Felbrigg Hall.

On Saturday 13th April at 11:00 am we will gather in the car park outside the entrance to the walled garden.

It’s home to a 17th century hall, a walled garden and 380 acres of woodland.

At 1:00pm we will meet back at the Squire’s Pantry for a spot of lunch and to compare notes.

The Felbrigg Hall website can be found here https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/felbrigg-hall-gardens-and-estate

A map of Felbrigg Estate can be found here https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/norfolk/places/felbrigg-hall-gardens-and-estate/pdf/felbrigg-hall-gardens-and-estate-map.pdf

The entry cost is £12 or £13.50 with gift aid and £5 for the car park. Entry and parking are free for National Trust members.

There is an NDPS charge to attend the shoot of £1.00 payable to the event leader on the day

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Taverham Mill.

On Saturday 9th March at 11:00 am we will gather outside Taverham Mill visitor centre.

It’s a 100 acre nature reserve with four lakes an old weir and a mill pond with abundant wildlife, so plenty to photograph!

The Taverham Mill website can be found here https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/taverham-mill

At 1:00pm we will meet back at the visitor centre for a spot of lunch and to compare notes.

The entry cost is £5.

There is an NDPS charge to attend the shoot of £1.00 payable to the event leader on the day

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Great Yarmouth.

Please note that these are new details that supercede those previously advertised.

On Saturday 10th February at 11:00 am we will gather outside the Kingsgate Community Church near the newly opened Herring Bridge.

We can discuss exactly where we go and the order when we meet, but a walk over the bridge will bring us to the gas works and the old Royal Naval Hospital.

Staying on the east of the river could take us along to the old mud banks and fish wharves of Gorleston. So, please wear boots and clothes that can survive the muddiness!

We could even do both and fit some lunch in half way through!

A Pictorialist Group Shoot in the market town of Wymondham

On Saturday 13th January we will meet under the tourist information centre, which is housed in Wymondham’s iconic market cross building at 10:30 to spend a morning exploring this historic market town.

As well as the abbey, Wymondham has a number of historic buildings, medieval streets and an attractive station, as well as walks round the town and environs. Some highlights of the town can be found here and suggested walks here.

There is an NDPS charge to attend the shoot of £1.00 payable to the event leader on the day

A Norwich at Night Pictorialist Group Shoot.

On Saturday 9th December we will meet on the steps of City Hall at 6pm for an evening of night photography in Norwich city centre, the Christmas lights and shop decorations should all be full on by then so there should be plenty of reflections, high contrast and interesting detail to be had.

We’ll adjourn for coffee and/or beer at 8pm in the Garnet pub by the market place where we may be able to have a look at some of George Plunkett’s photographs of old Norwich.

Please remember to also bring along £1 for club insurance.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Ranworth church.

On Saturday 11th November we will meet outside the visitor centre at Ranworth church at 2pm. It is known as the “cathedral of the broads” and overlooks the Bure valley. It is particularly noted for  its highly decorated Rood screen.

The visitor centre is only open from 2-4:30 so we’ll aim to have a cup of tea and/or cake at 3:30.

Please remember to also bring along £1 for club insurance.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at the Blickling Estate.

On Saturday 14th October we will meet outside the Muddy Boots cafe, near the car park at 11:00 am. At 1:00pm we will meet back at the cafe hut for a spot of lunch and to compare notes.

As well as being a beautiful estate with a pyramid mausoleum and prospect tower with a variety of walks, it is home to a magnificent Jacobean mansion and formal gardens.

The Norfolk Craft Guild are due to have an “Exhibition in The Loft” while we’re there with items for sale

The Blickjling Estate website can be found here https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate

A map can be found here https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/norfolk/places/blickling-estate/pdf/blickling-estate-map.pdf

The entry cost to the house and gardens is £15 and a £5 car parking charge, no charges if you’re a National Trust member. Walks around the extensive estate are free to visitors.

Please remember to also bring along £1 for club insurance.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Plantation Garden.

On Saturday 9th September at 11:00 am we will gather at the entrance to Plantation Garden.

It’s one of Norwich’s hidden gems, a 3 acre Grade II English Heritage garden that was built over 100 years ago in an abandoned chalk quarry. When you look up from the gardens at the bottom you can see the Cathedral of St John on one side and victorian terraced housing on the other, it’s quite unusual.

The Plantation Garden website can be found here https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/service/plantation-garden/

At 1:00pm we will meet for a spot of lunch and to compare notes in the Narthex cafe in the cathedral next door.

The entry cost is £2.

Please remember to also bring along £1 for club insurance.

Rosary Cemetery was the first non-denominational burial ground in the United Kingdom.

The cemetery was established in 1819 by a non-conformist minister called Thomas Drummond. The cemetery came under the control of the Norwich Corporation in 1954. Around 18,500 people have been buried there since 1821. In January 2010 it was granted Grade II* listed status.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Brandon Country Park

On Saturday 13th May at 11:00 am we will gather outside the tea room in Brandon Country Park

Brandon Country Park is located in Thetford Forest and as well as Thetford's tall pines, has many other species of tree as well as a walled garden, arboretum and pond.

We'll explore the park and meet to swap notes and take a break in the picnic area at 12:30pm, either bring a packed lunch or buy some lunch from the tea room.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Gooderstone Water Gardens

On Saturday 8th April at 11:00 am we will gather in the car park at the entrance to Gooderstone Water Gardens.

Gooderstone Water Gardens is 6 acres in size with 13 bridges spanning waterways, ponds and stream. The time of year makes it good for infrared shots and the structure will probably be good for multiple exposures, as well as opportunities for creative lenses and more traditional photography.

We'll explore the gardens and meet to swap notes and take a break at the tearoom at 12:30pm.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Norwich's Waterloo Park

On Saturday 11th March at 10:00 am we will gather outside the pavilion in Waterloo Park.

Waterloo Park is one of four formal parks built in Norwich in the 1930s and designed by Captain Sandys-Winsch. It has one of the largest herbaceous borders in the UK and structures of architectural interest.

At 1:00pm we will meet in the Feed cafe in the pavilion for some lunch.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Norwich Cathedral

On Saturday 11th February at 10:00 am we will gather at the entrance to the Hostry in Norwich Cathedral.

At the time of writing (August 2022) we are hoping for a wet winter, so the cathedral will provide plenty of photo opportunities with a roof over our heads, think low light and deep shadows.

At 1:00pm we will adjourn to the cathedral cafe for a spot of lunch.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot in Great Yarmouth in Winter

On Saturday 14th January at 1:00 pm we will gather at the entrance to Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth for the second "Bleak Midwinter" pictorialist shoot.

Try to capture the essence of a seaside town in winter, maybe a sequence of images, even uplifting ones!

At 4:00pm we will meet back at the pier entrance to compare notes and see if the ice cream sellers are still braving the bleak midwinter!.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot “On” Cromer Pier

On Saturday 10th December at 3:00 pm we will gather at the entrance to Cromer Pier for the first of two "Bleak Midwinter" pictorialist shoots!

All pictures should be taken whilst standing (or sitting, kneeling or lying down) on Cromer Pier. We'll try and find some new ways of photographing the pier and its environment.

At 5:30pm we will take a break and meet back at the pier entrance for some fish and chips.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Castle Acre Priory and Castle

On Saturday 12th November at 11:00 am we will gather at the Bailey Gate in Castle Acre. We plan to spend the morning exploring the castle and the nearby priory.

We plan to meet back at the Bailey Gate for lunch at 1pm, when we can choose a tea room or pub.

A Pictorialist Group Shoot at Ely Cathedral and City

On Saturday 8th October at 10:30am we will gather at the entrance to Ely Cathedral. We plan to spend the morning exploring the cathedral and the city of Ely.

It's Harvest Festival weekend at the Cathedral and a Market day, so there should be plenty to photograph.

We'll have lunch on Castle Mound, in Cherry Hill Park, next to the Cathedral at about 1pm, either bring your own lunch along or pick up a sandwich or fish and chips from a nearby cafe. We can then continue the afternoon exploring the city and Cathedral.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden (CUBG) holds a collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research. The Garden provides resources including plant material, horticultural expertise and facilities to research workers and lecturers.

Meet outside the cafe at 10:10am

Great Yarmouth in the style of Martin Parr

On Saturday 11th June at 10:00 am we will meet at the entrance to Great Yarmouth’s Britannia Pier.

If you’d like to use a speed light / flashgun and don’t own one, then please get in touch and we’ll bring one along that you can use.

We’ll spend some time exploring the beach front and the old town and then meet back at the pier at 11:30 to share images before heading off again and meeting back at the pier at 1:00.

We’ll then find a spot for a Fish and Chips lunch for those who’d like to stay on.

Multiple Exposures at Sheringham Park

On Saturday 14th May at 11am we will meet at the visitor centre in Sheringham Park and spend a few hours looking for opportunities to make multiple exposure images in the woodlands and wild gardens.

Those who wish to can also have a light lunch at the cafe at about 1pm.

We are starting at 11am to allow time for members to travel as there are multiple travel options.

As well as travelling by car, the park is a two mile walk from Sheringham station, or a short walk from Weybourne Station on the North Norfolk Railway. Weybourne station is at the other end of the park from the visitor centre though.

Details of Sheringham Park and how to get there can be found here.

EAST RUSTON OLD VICARAGE

The vicarage gardens span 32 acres and contains a variety of garden rooms to discover and explore, including: herbaceous borders; gravel gardens; sub-tropical gardens; a box parterre; a sunken rose garden; a mediterranean garden; a desert Wash and a large woodland garden.Meet in the Car Park by noon

The Sainsbury Centre is a futuristic looking building and photogenic in its own right as well as hosting exhibitions and sitting within a sculpture park with many objects of interest. The UEA broad is also close by.

Rosary Cemetery was the first non-denominational burial ground in the United Kingdom.

The cemetery was established in 1819 by a non-conformist minister called Thomas Drummond. The cemetery came under the control of the Norwich Corporation in 1954. Around 18,500 people have been buried there since 1821. In January 2010 it was granted Grade II* listed status.

An atmospheric C14 building and churchyard

The church is next to a layby on the A140 just to the north of Hevingham. Compared to the size of village, the church is quite large and has an exhibition that including the stained glass Marsham Window. There is also a Grade II Listed War Memorial in the churchyard.

Meet outside at 10:00am

Norwich Past and Future

During the reign of King Athelstan, at the beginning of the 10th Century, the name Norwich first appears on minted coins. During the Norman Conquest the city of Norwich flourished, it was one of the largest cities in England with a population of 5,500. See if you can capture some medaeval goodness!

Meet at the Forum at 10am

Cambridge University Botanic Garden (CUBG) holds a collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research. The Garden provides resources including plant material, horticultural expertise and facilities to research workers and lecturers.

Meet outside the main entrance at 10:00am

A MAGICAL HAVEN FOR BOTH BIRD-WATCHERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

Sculthorpe Moor is a small but fantastic 45 acre nature reserve situated in the Wensum Valley very close to Fakenham and is run by the Hawk and Owl Trust.

There is an abundance of wildlife on the reserve all year round and as Autumn approaches there is still much to see and photograph at Sculthorpe. Dragonfly’s are still abundant and large numbers of Migrant Hawkers and Darters can be seen well into November in sheltered areas.

Buzzards, Marsh Harriers and Red Kites can all be seen and are particularly active at this time of year. Look out for Brambling the orange, black and white relative of Chaffinch which begin arriving around this time from Scandinavia and artic Russia. Kingfishers and other species of birds can be seen all year round at Sculthorpe from the various hides on the reserve

Meet in the Car Park by 10:00am

This is the first meeting of the recently formed Pictorialist Special Interest Group.

The group embraces a wide range of experimental and craft based techniques including paper making, wet photographic processes, infra red; x-ray; vintage equipment and lenses, alternative lenses and alternatives to lenses, such as pinholes or even alternatives to conventional cameras!

All in the interests of creating something beautiful, interesting or both.

This meeting is to introduce members to the group and to talk about what we are planning for the next six months, what facilities are available, how to access them and give other members who might be interested in joining the group the chance to ask questions.

The group will normally meet on the afternoon of the second Saturday in the month, but this first event is a little later to make sure we have time to take down the NDPS annual exhibition which closes at 2:30pm on the same day..