Thoresby, the End of the Mine, a presentation by Chris Upton.
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Our annual Xmas party social. Its a fun get together night Menu Cowards famous Hot Pot Pie & Red Cabbage Selection of sweets Hot and cold Veggie option available-please state if you wish veggie Cost £10.00 either payable to me (Miriam) or though the club account Bring your own tipple[...]
Xmas Party

Composition Principles and Elements of Art in Photography, a presentation by Tony Bramley FRPS. Tony works from his home studio/offices at Marks Tey near Colchester in Essex. He has been working as a professional photographer for over twenty five years, winning several awards and accreditations in this time within professional[...]
Composition Principles and Elements of Art in Photography

Themed competition, Macro or Close-up. Here’s an opportunity to get up close and personal with insects, flowers or still life subjects. No need to own a macro lens, many other lenses can focus really close. The judge for this competition will be John Riley. Enter Competition Here
Comp. 3 – Macro or Close-up (POY) CD 20/11/23
This is a non-competitive showcase evening themed on “Postcards”. We’re looking for multiple images put together onto ONE (digital or PDI) postcard. Traditionally the card would be quartered with a 5th image in the centre but please be creative about this. No need to stick to 5 images and no[...]
Postcards Showcase

This is where we can review a few panels put together by members on a subject that is dear to them. Volunteers are requested. Committee members already did a panel earlier in the season so they are excluded. We would like to encourage new or novice members to take part,[...]
Panel Evening
An introduction to Lightroom and Topaz by our member Maggie Bullock, specifically based around how she processes her nature images.
Processing Nature Images in Lightroom & Topaz
Presentation evening. Our presenter on this evening is Philip Woolway talking to us about “Still life”. The evening will consist of a brief introduction of the Still Life genres, Philip’s influences and philosophy on Still Life, a project walk through, prop assembling, techniques and a post process overview.
Presentation – Still Life

Themed competition on “Landscapes”, from wide views through to the intimate landscape, colour or monochrome, the choice is yours. The judge for this competition will be Martin Pickles. Enter Competition Here
Comp. 2 – Landscapes (POY) CD 16/10/23

French photographer Julie Bourges talks about her women and sea project depicting strong women who are challenging traditional boundaries. Julie Bourges lives between Rennes and Paris. In 2021, she received support for documentary photography from the CNAP (the French National Centre for Visual Arts) for her entire project on women[...]