Tue 21 May 2024 - "All the Gear and No Idea" - Roger Hance
Roger's first time talking to RDPS will be via Zoom.
Tue 28 May 2024 - How to make the best of Architectural Photography - Thomas Peck
Thomas's first visit to RDPS will be on Zoom
Tue 4 Jun 2024 - Rushden Summer Programme - Alphabet Challenge
A little extra fun which will have us looking around
For the duration of the summer programme 4th June – 2nd July I am setting an Alphabet challenge where you will compile/photograph objects that make up letters for the A-Z that you see on your outings. Letters cannot be arranged using plants or stones for example then photographed.
Create a presentation or add them to a word document and append your alphabet along with your name and email it to me. Reviewing I will compile the alphabet using the most creative letters and display them at the Christmas Meal
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Tue 4 Jun 2024 - 01 - Summer Leys - 4th June
4th June - Summer Leys - NN29 7TS - 6.30 - 7pm Start
Have been here a few times and like to scenery all around along with the reflections in the lake plus it's a nice walk, it has quite a few hides
Parking charges apply however if you are a member of the Wildlife Trust it is free if your car is registered. I am a member and am happy to take two or three
Tue 11 Jun 2024 - 02 - Thrapston Lakes - 11th June
11th June - Thrapston Lakes - NN14 4GD - 6.30 - 7pm Start
Parking is free here and there is quite a lot of it so hopefully it will be quiet, there are quite a few paths on this trek and hides, more than happy to take the long trek or short walk (if the gate is open)
I've added a map for any who don't know where it is
Please see bulletin for diagram location
Sat 15 Jun 2024 - 03 - Welland Gliding Club - 15th June
15th June - Welland Gliding Club - NN14 3JD - Please arrive before 10am
Lyveden Airfield - Harley Way, Bridgstock - Map attached. Across the way is the National Trust place Lyveden
The club only operates on a Saturday and Sunday depending on the weather - please keep an eye on this post in case we have to move it due to high winds or rain
Parking is on site - we are asking for arrival before 10am to prevent any disruption, upon entering the site drive along the bumpy road – bear to the right then as you bear left park on the grass verge on the left
...Tue 18 Jun 2024 - 04 - Manor Farm Livery - 18th June
18th June - Manor Farm Livery - Equestrian Centre - NN9 6AT - 5.30 - 6pm Start
After visiting them this evening, they have a wide range of horses to photograph and will put on a jumping display within the paddock, they also have a smaller paddock where riders will be riding around. 2 large stables to walk around also
On top of this they have approx 200 acres of land which contains a vast array of wildlife and stunning scenery
They have asked if we could provide a selection of photos of the horses, paddocks, stables and hopefully some landscape shots
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Tue 25 Jun 2024 - 05 - Cabaero Aviation Ltd - 25th June
05 - Cabaero Aviation Ltd - Deenthorpe Aerodrome - A427- NN17 3AN - 5 - 5.30pm Start
Parking is on site - map attached
This is just off the A427 - You can miss the entrance, the path is bumpy but at the end turn left and follow, pass the aerodrome and parking is on the left
There will be a H&S safety brief upon arrival, please adhere to these rules for your safety, he will tell us where we can / can't go, he is open to suggestions
Apparently the cook does a mean chilli, this will be £10 I need to know number for anyone who wants to eat at least a week before, I...
Tue 2 Jul 2024 - 06 - Barnwell Country Park - PE8 5PB - 2nd July
06 - Barnwell Country Park - Barnwell Road - PE8 5PB - 6.30 - 7pm Start
This is a paid car park - don't know how much it costs, it's a nice walk around
Tue 3 Sep 2024 - Photography on the Darkside, Home and Abroad - Peter Benson
Second time talking to RDPS on Zoom, first was 18-Apr-23
Thu 5 Sep 2024 - Practical Session - Reflections and Refraction
Reflections, crystal balls, and bending patterns through glass and water.
Tue 10 Sep 2024 - Jim Webb Trophy and Vancliffe Bell Competition, Nature, PIs and prints - Penny Reeves
Penny's first visit to RDPS will be in the Hall.
Tue 24 Sep 2024 - Harry Morris Trophy and Chamberlain Trophy Competition, Landscape, PIs and prints - John Lewis
A regular guest of RDPS, John wil judge this competition in person in the Hall
Tue 1 Oct 2024 - Living and Working as a Photographer in Namibia - part 3 - Scott Hurd
Scott's 3rd talk on Zoom.
Thu 3 Oct 2024 - Practical Session - Fire Spinning - Part 2
Hopefully back to the graveyard to try more fire spinning techniques.
Tue 29 Oct 2024 - Charles Cup Competition, colour prints, theme: SPORT - David Steel
A frequest guest of RDPS, David will judge this in person, in the Hall.
Tue 5 Nov 2024 - Mongolia - Julian Elliott
Julian's first talk at RDPS will be on Zoom
Tue 12 Nov 2024 - Bayes Cup Competition, monochrome prints, theme: CREATIVE - David Lowe
A frequest guest of RDPS, David will judge this in-person in the Hall.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 - Practical Session - Water Drops and Feathers
Bring our camera, tripod and macro lens if you have one. Also small flowers, feathers, and coloured card/backdrops.
Tue 19 Nov 2024 - Talking Pictures - Christopher Palmer
Christopher's first visit to RDPS will be in-person in the Hall.
Tue 3 Dec 2024 - Clarence Cup Competition, PIs, theme: MACRO - Joe Houghton
Joe's third visit to RDPS will be on Zoom from Dublin.
Thu 5 Dec 2024 - Practical Session - Christmas Photography
Bring your own reindeer!!