With the Country in a third lockdown the Royal Photographic Society has published guidance specific to photography, and is also launching a new range of creative opportunities to help inspire and support people to continue their photography.
Here is a LINK to access the guidance from the RPS
Read MoreNorfolk is to move into Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions from Boxing Day, following the continued rise in Covid 19 transmission in the county.
The government’s decision means that people cannot leave or be outside of the place they are living unless they have a reasonable excuse. People cannot meet other people indoors, including over the Christmas and New Year period, unless they live with them, or they are part of their support bubble. Only two people from different household can meet in public outdoor spaces.
It also means an end to the rule of six and cosequently ALL events held by the Society (with the exception of online meeting via zoom) have been cancelled until the current restrictions are relaxed.
Read MoreThank you David for delivering such an awe inspiring talk last night to the members and guests of our Society. David’s presentation - Underwater Photography 1 - brought to a close the 2019-20 season and we could not have chosen anyone better to talk to us. This season Norwich & District Photographic Society hosted 11 outstanding Special Presentations covering a wide genre of photographic subjects at the Methodist Hall before coronavirus struck and we all went into lockdown. Since then NDPS has opened up and hosted a further exceptional 12 online presentations but when we look back we shall all remember David’s talk as one of the standout events of an exceptional season.
It is not just David’s images that stand out but also his relaxed presentation style and the passionate way he takes people through his trips and explains in detail how the images were captured along with his excellent use of video clips. We all look forward with both excitement and a little trepidation – having been introduced briefly to the saltwater crocodile - to next season when David returns to share the continuation his journey with Underwater Photography 2.
Read MoreCovid-19 has allowed the Society to reach out to renownd photographers who due to the sheer distances involved are normally unable to present one of our regular highly-illustrated and inspiring photo-talks. Last night we were joined by Allan Walls from Alabama in the United States of America. who promised an introduction covering all aspects of macro-photography. What we got was a true ‘Masterclass’ from a photographer who is clearly as passionate as he is skilled in everything to do with this genre of photography.
If you want to give macro-photography a try but really don’t know where to begin, Allan explained all you need is a basic DSLR and a few inexpensive pieces of equipment to achieve some stunning images. Progressing further until we ran out of magnification Allan explained it was now time to reach for some different gear. Specifically, it’s was time to figure out how to replace diffraction-limited camera lenses with another optical marvel - microscope objectives. The result was high resolution images that revealed the beauty (Allan’s words) of creatures little bigger than a grain of sand made possible by focus-stacking in some cases thousands of individual images.
Read MoreWOW – does not come close to adequately describing the inspirational talk that Guy Edwardes delivered on Tuesday night (9th June) to the members of Norwich and District Photographic Society.
In a highly-illustrated two-hour remote talk consisting of two parts Guy presented his outstanding landscape and wildlifee photographs from around the world and generously explained how many of the images were planned and also shared details of the photographic kit and techniques he often uses to capture his stunning images.
Read MoreTwo images jointly received the most LIKES in Round Nine of the competition. The first was GROWTH by Dave Jordan and the second CALOPTERYX SPLENDENS - GREEN BANDED DEMOISELLE (DAMSELFLY) by Maurice Young in third place was PINEAPPLE by Joan Jordan
Many congratulations to Dave and Maurice whose images now goes forward to the FINAL when the weekly rounds come to an end after the TWELFTH week of the competition. We shall however, start a new competition starting in week THIRTEEN. The details of the new competition will be announced shortly.
Read MoreThe image that received the most LIKES in Round Eight of the competition was EVENING LIGHT by Keith Galliford, in joint second place were LOOKING UP IS EXERCISE by Robin Myerscough, and YOUNG HARE WHO DEFINITELY KNOWS I’M THERE by Maurice Young
Many congratulations to Keith whose image won by a mile and now goes forward to the FINAL when the weekly rounds come to an end after the TWELETH week of the competition. We shall howver, start a new competition starting in week THIRTEEN. The details of the new competition will be announced shortly.
Read MoreThe image that received the most LIKES in Round Seven of the competition was PERFUME by Simon Ciappara, in joint second place were GONE WITH THE WIND by Dennis Hales, BLEAK HOUSE by Tom Watson, annd THE BLACK DAHLIA by Neil Hall
Congratulations to Simon whose image goes forward to the FINAL when the weekly rounds come to an end after the TWELETH week of the competition. WE shall howver, start a new competition starting in week THIRTEEN. The details of the new competition will be announced shortly.
Congratulations to Robert Bilbie who correctly identified all the ‘caharades’ and wins a bottle of wine.
1 - Penny Lane by Bill Daniels
2 - Vanishing Point by David Jordan
3 - Gone with the Wind by Dennis Hales
4 - The Thin Red Line by Joan Jordan
5 - Eyes of the Forest by Maurice Young
6 - The Black Dahlia by Neil Hall
7 - The King and I by Paul Cowcher
8 - The Thirty-nine Steps by Paul oliver
9 - Under Milk Wood by Robin Myerscough
10 - Perfume by Simon Ciappara
11 - Revenge of the Sith by Stuart Woodcock
12 - Network by Sue Badger
13 - Bleak House by Tom Watson
Read MoreThe image that received the most LIKES in Round Six of the competition was A SPLASH OF CHILLI by Neil Hall, in second place was ACER by Dennis Hales with KEEP THE CROSSING CLEAR by Simon Ciappara in third place.
Congratulations to Neil whose image goes forward to the FINAL when the weekly rounds come to an end after the Government’s current 'lock-down' measures are relaxed.
Read MoreThe image that received the most LIKES in Round FIVE of the competition was Image A – DANDELION SEED HEADS by Sue Badger, in second place was Image P – RIOJA BOTTLE by Bill Daniels with Image K – FENDER STRATOCASTER by Joss Sibbering in third place.
Congratulations to Sue whose image goes forward to the FINAL when the weekly rounds come to an end after the Government’s current 'lock-down' measures are relaxed.
Bill Daniels also correctly identified more of the objects photographed than anyone else who sent in an email containing their guesses and wins a bottle of wine. No doubt a bottle of Rioja would be appropriate...!
Read MoreThe image that received the most LIKES in Round FOUR of the competition was SPIKY by Ian McIntosh, in second place was PEAS PLEASE ME by Neil Hall with AFTER BESHTY by Robin Myerscough in third place.
Congratulations to Ian whose image goes forward to the FINAL when the weekly rounds come to an end after the Government’s current 'lock-down' measures are relaxed. The Theme for this week's competition which closes at 20:00 (8:00PM) on Friday is - ‘WHAT IS IT..?’ and the title of the image MUST identify the subject.
Read MoreWhilst the Society is unable to meet at the Methodist Hall due to the Government’s new measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus, including a ban on public gatherings of more than two people we shall be where possible holding Virtual Meetings to keep the members of the Society connected.
Please keep an eye on the Official Programme programme on the website as it will contain details of everything that is going on.
The In Focus team meets every Thursday on the web to go through the current situation and to develop next week’s plans but unfortunately, it is a fluid situation so things could change . Prior to each Virtual Meeting all members will be sent an email with a link to join the meeting. Please use this link and when you join the meting mute your microphone and turn-off your video link until the meeting starts.
Read MoreAs members of the Society are aware there was a video meeting of the entire committee on Monday evening during which the current situation regarding the on-going coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic was discussed.
Reluctantly, in the light of the latest strict new measures introduced by HM Government to tackle the spread of coronavirus coupled with the advice from the NHS the committee unanimously agreed that there is no alternative but to suspend ALL meetings of the Society for the foreseeable future.
The committee would also urge all members of the Society to follow the new rules from the Government – ‘staying at home and away from others’ – which is the single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, in order to protect the NHS and save lives. Please continue to be safe and protect yourselves and your families at this difficult time.
A significant consequence of the decision to suspend meetings of the Society means that the Annual General Meeting cannot now be held before the 30th June deadline as required by our Constitution. The committee has therefore undertaken the authority (as set out in Clause 56 of the Constitution) to decide upon the actions that must be taken to manage the on-going affairs of the Society until such time as a General Meeting can be properly convened.
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