Sheffield Photographic Society Members visit Norwich
NDPS were delighted to host a visit from our friends from Sheffield between the 17 -19 of June. The two Society’s made contact with each other at the beginning of the pandemic and although we have shared a few evenings, enjoyed a new photo-competition along with Old Coulsdon and a few members have met each other when for example people have been travelling this was the first official ‘face to face’ gathering of SPS and NDPS members.
The Sheffield contingent arrived at 4pm on the hottest day of the year! After a brief “getting to know you” moment we all set off for a saunter along the river in the general direction of the Adam & Eve, grabbing shots along the way.
After a swift’ish half we meandered towards the Cathedral and much more joyful snapping ensued. The Sheffield Togs were returned to their hotel and arrangements made for the following morning.
Saturday dawned grey and dull and we all assembled at the Horsey Mill carpark. Windmills being a scarcity in Sheffield, delight was expressed by all and much shooting from all angles took place. The next (unscheduled) stop was St Mary’s ruin at East Somerton, a fine drizzle didn’t dampen spirits and images were captured by all.
Happisburgh lighthouse was the next port of call followed by the thatched boat houses at Hickling, both sites provided novel imaging for the visitors as Sheffield has nether in close proximity.
Dinner was had and enjoyed at Yellows at Carrow Road. Ours was the largest and noisiest party that particular Saturday night evidencing a good time had by all.
Sunday saw a pleasant visit to Rosary Road cemetery, much beloved by aficionados of high gothic memorials and tombstones, batteries near exhausted and SD cards fit to bust all went their separate ways home to Sheffield happy and pictorially replete.
Let the great post shoot edit commence with fond memories of their visit to our neck of the woods.
Simon Ciappara
NDPS members are looking forward to the return trip to Sheffield later this year during November when Sheffield are bound to introduce to the attractions of their City and surrounding countryside.