Thu 2 Apr 2026 - Practical Session - Macro - Water Droplets
Macro Water Droplets. Creative images with water drops on seed heads, string, bouncing water etc. Bring along your camera, tripod. trigger release, seed heads (dandelions etc.), small backgrounds and supports, saucers, bowls, droppers, sprayers, food colourings, or whatever ideas you can conjour up. Lee Hall has some great ideas on Youtube if you need inspiration!
Tue 31 Mar 2026 - Woodland Talk - Dave Peck
Dave's second talk to RDPS, again in person.
Tue 24 Mar 2026 - Talk by Justin Minns, title "Interesting Stuff"
Justin will join us in the Hall for his second visit to RDPS
Sat 21 Mar 2026 - Practical Session - Rugby Match - * Note date and time!
*Note date and time* 3pm kick off, so arrive around 2.30 to set up. Parking can be challenging.
Rushden and Higham Rugby Club. Bedford Road, Rushden
You need camera, long lens if you have one, tripod. No flash to be used. You will need to use a high ISO and a fast speed to capture the action.
Tue 10 Mar 2026 - A Journey in Northern India - Alison Mees
Alison's second visit to RDPS, this time via Zoom.
Tue 3 Mar 2026 - Knight Cup Competition, Open, colour prints - Richard Houghton
Tue 17 Feb 2026 - The Peak District to The Wash - Zoom talk by Chris Stone
Chris's first time talkin to RDPS
Tue 10 Feb 2026 - Introduction to Astrophotography - Zoom talk by Mathew Browne
Matthew joins us from his base in South Wales, via Zoom.
Thu 5 Feb 2026 - Practical Session - The Night Sky - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
I have cancelled this Practical Session and will look at doing it End of February beginning of March - Sorry but the ground is just to boggy
This will be held at Chelveston Church - NN9 6AT - Edited 7th January
I have spoken with the church and it's ok for those that have difficulty to park in the church car park, the gates will be unlocked, I would say that there is room for 3 cars, the road outside has ample space for parking
You will need
A Camera
Lens - I will be taking my 10-18mm and 24mm F2.8
Tripod
Trigger Release if you have one - I'm on...
Tue 3 Feb 2026 - White Cup Competition, Open, monochrome prints - judge Barry Knott
Barry will judge the prints in person in the Hall
Tue 27 Jan 2026 - Passion for Scapes - Seascapes, Landscapes and Long Exposures - talk by Kevin Pigney
Third talk from Kevin, this time by Zoom from Burwell, Cambridgeshire.
Tue 20 Jan 2026 - How to create 'Fine Art' and 'Old Masters' imagery - Salli Gainsford
First time talking to RDPS, this time by Zoom from Downham Market.
Tue 13 Jan 2026 - Ward Trophy Competition, Open, PIs - judge Gordon Jenkins
Thu 8 Jan 2026 - Practical Session - Macro - Little People - Cancelled due to bad weather
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!