This evening’s talk is presented by Rachel Bigsby.
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Rachel is an award-winning wildlife photographer whose profound connection to the subjects she chooses to photograph, combined with her distinctive creative vision, has shaped her remarkable career to date. Rachel’s accolades include the prestigious Natural Artistry award in Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Portfolio Award in Bird Photographer of the Year. She is a Nikon Creator, RSPB Ambassador, and a published contributor to National Geographic.
The talk will be “The Art of Wildlife Photography” in which she shares her philosophical and creative approach to photographing wildlife, one that invites you to think differently about how to approach traditional wildlife photography.
The fourth competition of the season. This is a PDI-only competition (i.e. no print section).
The theme is “Minimalist” and we have decided this season to give a steer on what is intended so that you can more easily judge whether your entries are acceptable or within scope for this theme.
For “Minimilist”, images must showcase simplicity by using a limited number of visual elements in the frame and also demonstrate a clean composition. Focus on space, form, negative space, a strong subject and subtle detail. Images should create impact through restraint, drawing attention to form, colour, or texture without distraction.
The judge for this competition is Susie Freeman.
Good luck!
First talk this evening will be by David Sutton.
In the second half Delena Harris will show pictures from her recent trip to France and talk about how she documents her travels.
First half will be Ann Gardiner. Ann invites you to join her in game of Photocharades. Guess the names of places and see where they are!
Second half Bill Griffiths & Peter Edwards will give us a look back at our exhibition at the Catalyst Museum.
Tonight we will take the opportunity to introduce you to the new competition software, Pixoroo.
We are hoping to use this for all competitions, show & tell, showcases and pechakucha evenings next season, so you need to know all about it.
Seeing in sixes has proven to be a popular event with members and we are running another one this season. Members will be asked to submit their images by March 16th. 2026
“Out of the Dark” is the presentation by Simon Caplan LRPS
Details to follow shortly.
The fifth and final competition of the season. There are two sections in this competition, PDI and prints.
There is no theme, any image on any subject is an acceptable entry, subject to general competition rules.
The judge will be Steve Hitchen, EPAGB, AFIAP, BPE5.
Good luck!