Tue 3 Nov 2026 - Charles Cup Competition, colour prints, theme 'The Blue Hour' - judge Colin Machin
Last visited on Nov-22
Thu 5 Nov 2026 - Practical Session - Macro - Little People
Inspired by our talk from David Gulliver - You will need Camera, Tripod, trigger release if you have one, macro lens if you wish, flash or independent lighting, miniature models (people etc.), and any props or backdrops you choose to use. You can, of course, just turn up with your camera and borrow what you need!
Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Bayes Cup Competition, monochrome prints, theme 'Abstract' - judge Dave Belton
Second time judging for RDPS, last was in Mar-25
Tue 24 Nov 2026 - Illustrated Wildlife Talk by Alan Goodger
Alan's first visit to RDPS
Tue 1 Dec 2026 - Living and Working as a Photographer in Namibia - part 4 - Thinking Photography - talk from Scott Hurd
Fourth virtual visit to RDPS
Thu 3 Dec 2026 - Practical Session - Female Model
Female model using studio lights. Bring your camera
Tue 8 Dec 2026 - Clarence Cup Competition, PIs, theme 'Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) in the Great Outdoors' - judge Kevin Leah
Tue 12 Jan 2027 - Ward Trophy Competition, Open, PIs - judge Dave Belton
In-person visit
Tue 19 Jan 2027 - Studio Botanical Photography - Claire Carter (Zoom)
Fourth virtual visit by Claire
Tue 26 Jan 2027 - Talk title to be agreed - Mike Longhurst (Zoom)
Second virtual visit by Mike
Tue 2 Feb 2027 - White Cup Competition, Open, monochrome prints - Bob Goode
Bob's first visit to our Society
Tue 9 Feb 2027 - Macro / Close-up - Ben Pike (Zoom)
Has judged at RDPS before, first virtual talk from Ben
Tue 16 Feb 2027 - Infra Red, Fisheye and Pin Hole Digital Photography - Dave Jordan (Zoom)
Second virtual visit be Dave
Tue 2 Mar 2027 - Knight Cup Competition, Open, colour prints - judge John Haines
In-person visit by John
Tue 23 Mar 2027 - The Full Monte - Steven Fairbrother
First visit to RDPS, in person
Tue 6 Apr 2027 - Lysbeth Humphrey Cup and Love Cup Competition, Architecture, PIs and prints - judge Roger Reynolds
A in-person return visit for Roger, last was Apr-25
Tue 13 Apr 2027 - Two-part talk on Morocco - Alan Palmer
First virtual visit by Alan
Tue 20 Apr 2027 - Smart Shooter 3; Auto Focus and Mirrorless AF - Bob Brind-Surch
Frequent visitor to RDPS, this time in-person
Tue 27 Apr 2027 - Chairman's Cup Competition, Open (2 panels of 3 or 4 prints) - judge Nasar Hussain
First time judginbg for RDPS
Tue 18 May 2027 - 50th Anniversary and Rodwell Cup Competitions, Portraits, PIs and prints - judge Jim Bennett
First time judging for RDPS
Tue 25 May 2027 - Landscapes for All Seasons - Robert Harvey (Zoom)
First visit by Robert
Tue 31 Aug 2027 - Svalbard: Life On The Cold Edge - Paul Alistair Collins (Zoom)
First time talking to RDPS
Tue 7 Sep 2027 - Talk title to be agreed - Bill Ward (Zoom)
First time talking to RDPS
Tue 14 Sep 2027 - Jim Webb Trophy and Vancliffe Bell Competition, Nature, PIs and prints - judge Penny Reeves
Third time judging for RDPS after Apr-26
Tue 28 Sep 2027 - Harry Morris Trophy and Chamberlain Trophy Competition, Landscape, PIs and prints - judge David Steel
Frequent visitor to RDPS
Tue 19 Oct 2027 - Battle with Kettering and District Photographic Society - PI only (Home)
Tue 2 Nov 2027 - Charles Cup Competition, colour prints, theme to be agreed - judge Dave Tucker
Frequent visitor to RDPS
Tue 9 Nov 2027 - The Quiet Radius (with exhibits) - Nick Hodgson
Second time talking to RDPS
Tue 16 Nov 2027 - Bayes Cup Competition, monochrome prints, theme to be agreed - judge Ben Pike
Third time judging for RDPS
Tue 30 Nov 2027 - Nature in Miniature: Macro and Creative Close-ups - Robert Canis (Zoom)
First time talking to RDPS
