Highly illustrated photo-talk by Peter Jones ARPS, DPAGB, BPE3* and Sue Wilson DPAGB, BPE3* called Wildlife in Cold Places All the photographs were taken in the winter time with temperature’s down to minus 50, its about the wildlife who survive in such cold conditions.
Peter has a lifetime interest in Natural History. He is the founder of Wildwatch Tours - specialising in in Wildlife Photographic Holidays around the World that he successfully ran with Sue Wilson for 26 years until they both retired recently.
As a schoolboy in Nottinghamshire he became interested in wildlife through his father who encouraged him to draw and paint the local birds.
On moving to Leicestershire he joined the Loughborough Naturalist Club and was able to learn more about wildlife and local issues through like-minded people. He soon became Chairman and still is an active member. Peter also does a lot of work for the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and is the past Vice-Chairman.
Photography was his next step and in 1986 gained his Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society, in April 2007 Peter was award the distinction of DPAGB.
Peter is the past Chairman of The Royal Photographic Society Nature Group and past President of the Leicester & Leicestershire PS, and a member of Eastwood PS and Claycross PS, and lives in Nottinghamshire.
His varied natural history lectures can be regularly enjoyed on the midlands circuits. He also judges photographic competitions up and down the country and is a Local Radio and TV personality. Peter helped to produce a film on Finland for Central Television and a film with Chris Packham on bird watching.
Some of his work has been published in books and magazines and he also writes articles for various papers and magazines.
Peter has visited many countries as a naturalist and wildlife photographer including much of Finland, Corfu, Seychelles, Florida, United Emirates, Canada, Belize, Peru, Arctic, Antarctic, Falklands, South Georgia, India and Yellowstone. However, it is the wildlife of Africa that keeps drawing him back, having lead several trips to Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Botswana.
About Members’ Evenings
At the heart of Norwich & District Photographic Society are the activities that engage the membership and provide opportunities to feed their passion for photography. Whether learning a new technique, taking a photograph for a photographic competition or assignment, attending a photo-shoot and sharing their knowledge with other members, the Society provides a framework for members to be involved in all aspects of photography on a regular basis.
About NDPS
Norwich & District Photographic Society is ambitious, vibrant, and friendly. Our members freely share their ideas, images, knowledge, and experience both at our weekly meetings and during the other activities that comprise our annual programme. No matter what their level of photographic ability or experience everyone is welcome to join us. We have members of all ages who work in all kinds of industries and professions whose photographic skills range from complete beginners who are starting out on their photographic journey through to seasoned experienced photographers . We strive to ensure all members reach their potential in a friendly environment.
Where to find us
NDPS meets throughout the year. Normally, from the start of September and finishing during the following June, we hold indoor meetings every Tuesday evening commencing at 7:30pm. During the summer months we meet informally outdoors for photo-shoots and other events.
The Society’s home is the modern and fully equipped Interactive Studio at the City Academy, 299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, NR4 7LP. City Academy Norwich located near the University of East Anglia is a modern building that benefits from state-of-the-art facilities including excellent wi-fi, sound and image-projection systems. There is also ample free-car parking available on site and in addition can it be easily reached using public transport.