Meetings 2024

Bring your camera, tripod and macro lens if you have one. Also small flowers, feathers, and coloured card/backdrops.

A frequest guest of RDPS, David will judge this in person, in the Hall.

Alistair's first tie presenting to RDPS, this time on Zoom from Harrogate.

Hopefully back to the graveyard to try more fire spinning techniques.

A regular guest of RDPS, Dave will judge this competition in person in the Hall

Penny's first visit to RDPS will be in the Hall.

Second time talking to RDPS on Zoom, first was 18-Apr-23.

Peter Benson FRPS MCrGP AWPF CPAGB BPE3, is a keen urban nightscape photographer, which has given him a unique place in photography. During this talk Peter takes us on a tour around one of his favourite places for night photography outside London, Cambridge and then he takes us to places further afield, like New York, Berlin, Porto and Florance, where you can join Peter in exploring the magical beauty of the night, one frame at a time immersing yourself in the mesmerising urban nightscapes captured through his lens. During...

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...

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

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

Thomas's first visit to RDPS will be on Zoom

Richard will join us in the Hall for this print competition.

Photograph Scooter enthusiasts and their machines at Rushden Historical Museum.

A frequent visitor to RDPS, last time was Feb-22. As this is a print competition, Naomi will again join us in the Hall

Dave's first visit to RDPS will be in via Zoom.

Roger last came to RDPS in Sep-23 and has previously judged at the Rushden Open. As this is a print competition, Roger will attend in person in the Hall

Tony's second in-person visit to RDPS. This talk is about a solo journey in his campervan, through Europe, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and many more. Total 22000 miles in 3 months.

Long exposure light painting with light blades, light sabres and coloured lights.

Sarah last judged for us in Dec-21. As this is a print competition, Sarah will again join us in the Hall.

First time visiting RDPS (in person)

Second time judging for RDPS, first was in Nov-21, this time Jonathan will again judge in person.

This will be the third time Tony has given us a talk, this time will be via Zoom.

1940's lady portraits