Programme

Annual Inter Club competition, this year hosted by Sileby - pitting the best images from both clubs against each other with an independent judge to decide the outcome.

7:30 for 8pm start - doors locked at 8.05pm so don't be late!

Virtual fun competition - Theme Black & White. Images can be any genre so lets get creative!
Entries in to John by Monday 21st September at the latest.

Updated by SJ 23.8.20

A well known visitor to our club, Paul MONEY returns to give as an update on the world of Astrophotography.

Paul's resume is: - A Guide to simple astrophotography explores all the amazing things you can capture with modest equipment and no complicated telescopes or tracking mounts. It covers constellations, aurora, satellite and Meteor trails and much more including a few images taken with an iphone - now anyone can do simple astrophotography!

We look forward to the evening.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Members £3.00
Website updated by GLR on 29/08/2019

NEMPF entry deadline is 11th October, so this is the last chance to show any images members are thinking of entering. A good chance to have a quick critique on anything other members may notice ie distractions, bright areas drawing attention away from the focus of the image, cropping suggestions etc. Also, following on from a YouTube tutorial shown on 10th September by Gavin Hoey - "How to shoot and stitch a little planet"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11wWpKhx_Z8&t=61s
Tonight we will hopefully see some results of members attempts at this technique.

Members £1, Non-members £3
Website updated 03/04/20

It is anticipated that this is the closing date for the the online registration of images to be submitted for the 2021 N&EMPF Exhibition.

Full details will be confirmed at a later date.

A virtual lecture by Alison Jenkins on Wildlife Photography around the UK.
In this PDI talk I show you some fantastic and not expensive to get to locations to capture stunning wildlife shots. I explain shooting techniques and settings and show you the equipment we use.   
 
Website updated by SJ 13.9.20

Tonight is image submission night 

If you are entering the competition this month, your images (PDI) need to be with the competition secretary by 22:00 tonight. 

PDI's are required for all competition entries, irrespective if competition is a PDI or PRINT competition. 
Please make sure that that you refer to the rules, which are situated in the members section of the club website. There are also the special competition rules, information on resizing, correct title formats, submission guidelines, together with the general competition rules.  

PRINTS can be taken to the club in advance, where they can be left in the club print boxes, or brought along on the night of the competition. If you bring the images in advance, please ensure that you tell the competition secretary where they have been left. 

To be eligible for entry they must arrive at the club for no later than 19:45 hrs. Late arrivals, may, be subject to disqualification.

Updated by GLR on 25/08/2019

A light hearted evening after all the work and preparation for the N&EMPF Exhibitions entry.

We will divide in to teams and compete against each other.
The rules are simple.
Two teams 20 images per team.
One image will be displayed and the other team have 10 seconds to see if you can match that image.
Once an image is used, it's out of the game. Strategy is key and a good selection of images essential.

Website updated by SJ 13.9.20

NOPS 5th PDI Competition
The competition is Open only - judged via zoom

The Judge - TBC

For full details on how to submit and competition rules please go to the NOPS website, (Members Section) for details

Website updated by SJ 13.9.20

An evening for members to show some of their favourite images in short 15 minute slots. If you want to get involved in this please talk to William Woolley who is oranising it. The presentations can be about anything, from how you developed as a photographer to images taken on a holiday or particular topic you have an interest in.

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ on 11/01/20

Having covered the very basics in February, the intermediate in April, sufficient time has now passed to allow for practice and on this evenings event, John YOUNG will try to show some of the more advanced techniques that can be used in Lightroom, Photoshop and other well known photo editing software. Again it will be based on John's workflow.

It's acknowledged that this is not the only way to carry out post processing, but it is based on the foundation work provided by John in the last two sessions at the club this year.

Costs Members £1.00 & Non Members £3.00
Website Updated by GLR on 27/09/19

Tonight is image submission night 

If you are entering the competition this month, your images (PDI) need to be with the competition secretary by 22:00 tonight. 

PDI's are required for all competition entries, irrespective if competition is a PDI or PRINT competition. 
Please make sure that that you refer to the rules, which are situated in the members section of the club website. There are also the special competition rules, information on resizing, correct title formats, submission guidelines, together with the general competition rules.  

PRINTS can be taken to the club in advance, where they can be left in the club print boxes, or brought along on the night of the competition. If you bring the images in advance, please ensure that you tell the competition secretary where they have been left. 

To be eligible for entry they must arrive at the club for no later than 19:45 hrs. Late arrivals, may, be subject to disqualification.

Updated by GLR on 25/08/2019

NOPS 5th Print Competition
The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - ENGLISH BLACK & WHITE LANDSCAPES

The Judge - Peter YEO (FRPS, DPAGB, APAGB)

For full details on how to submit and competition rules please go to the NOPS website, (Members Section) for details

Prints being entered to be at the club by 19:45 hrs

Cost - Members £1.00 & Non-members £3.00
Website updated by GLR on 13/09/2019

Tonight is image submission night 

If you are entering the competition this month, your images (PDI) need to be with the competition secretary by 22:00 tonight. 

PDI's are required for all competition entries, irrespective if competition is a PDI or PRINT competition. 
Please make sure that that you refer to the rules, which are situated in the members section of the club website. There are also the special competition rules, information on resizing, correct title formats, submission guidelines, together with the general competition rules.  

PRINTS can be taken to the club in advance, where they can be left in the club print boxes, or brought along on the night of the competition. If you bring the images in advance, please ensure that you tell the competition secretary where they have been left. 

To be eligible for entry they must arrive at the club for no later than 19:45 hrs. Late arrivals, may, be subject to disqualification.

Updated by GLR on 25/08/2019

Tonight is the David CAWTHAN Memorial Competition.

Judge - Ian Pinn

This is a stand alone competition and entrants must refer to the competition rules for guidance.
The winner(s) do not accrue points to that go towards the Outlaw Of the Year.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Members £3.00
Updated by SJ on 19/02/20

Chairmans welcome back after the festive break.
We will discuss and answer questions on the forthcoming years program, after which it's a social evening.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Members £3.00
Website Updated by GLR on 20/09/2019

Tonight is image submission night 

If you are entering the competition this month, your image (PDI) need to be with the competition secretary by 22:00 tonight. 

PDI's are required for all competition entries, irrespective if competition is a PDI or PRINT competition. 
Please make sure that that you refer to the rules, which are situated in the members section of the club website. There are also the special competition rules, information on resizing, correct title formats, submission guidelines, together with the general competition rules.  

PRINTS can be taken to the club in advance, where they can be left in the club print boxes, or brought along on the night of the competition. If you bring the images in advance, please ensure that you tell the competition secretary where they have been left. 

To be eligible for entry they must arrive at the club for no later than 19:45 hrs. Late arrivals, may, be subject to disqualification.

Updated by GLR on 20/09/2019

Tonight is the Members Choice competition.

See the competition rules, as this is a stand alone competition and does not go towards the posts for the Outlaw of the Year trophies.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Members £3.00
Updated by GLR on 20/09/2019

NOPS 1st PDI Competition of the year
Theme -TBA
Judge - TBA

ICELAND

In 2016 Robert did a 10 day trip to Iceland travelling about 2000 miles through amazing scenery, from lava fields, glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls and the amazing Northern Lights.

Cost - Members £1 Non-members - £3
Updated by SJ 23.8.20

Annual General Meeting - All members to attend if possible. Committee positions are all open for members who are interested to put themselves forward.

NOPS 1st Print Competition (Carried forward from 2020)
The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - CURVES

The Judge - Sue Hartley

For full details on how to submit and competition rules please go to the NOPS website, (Members Section) for details

Prints to be at the club no later than 19:45 hrs

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3
Website updated by SJ 17/03/20

Carried forward from 2020

A practical demonstration on the process of converting images from colour to monochrome.

This will be provided by Lester WOODWARD and Lois WEBB as a joint venture.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Members £3.00
Website updated by SJ on 17/03/20

John YOUNG will present a DVD / AV presentation of the images taken on the 2020 KitKat, which was held around the PAIGNTON and Devon area.

This is an annual photographic weekend open to all NOPS members, where all things photographic are encouraged. It gives great opportunity to get up early to do sunrises, stay up late to do sunsets and practice all the techniques you've looked at during the year. We are provided with superb information prior to the weekend via the KitKat book and maps to plan well ahead for the trip. This is the result of the weekend, the excellent images and the behind the scenes which are always good for a laugh.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Members £3.00
Website updated by SJ 17/03/20

Carried forward from 2020

A number of members have asked for a Social / Bring & Buy evening and here it is.
If you have photographic related items for sale, then please bring them along.
Have a good idea of the value of your items and what you'll accept for them.
All transactions between members is a matter for them.

Additionally, as with all our social evening, if you have questions that one of the mentors can assist with, please ask, bring your camera for assistance with settings and if you have issues with images etc, it would be helpful if these can be provided before the date to allow solutions to be found.

Committee members will be on hand to answer all questions relating to club maters, competition rules, protocols etc.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Member £3.00
Updated by GLR on 17/03/2020

Practical night at Papplewick Ponds, meet 7:30.

Transferred from last years programme.
It's hoped that this will be a good weather evening and we will meet at either the car park near oppose Papplewick Pumping Station, (link - https://www.google.com/maps/@53.0620721,-1.122905,16z)
or there are lay-bys at the top of the ponds between the A614 roundabout and the Papplewick turn on on Longdale Lane. 

The location is fairly flat, has a good path structure but you'll still need suitable footwear and clothing for the event, so keep an eye on the weather. 

This is normally a great location for macro, bugs, flowers, wildlife etc. gets a great sunset (if there is one on the night) and as the evening cools the wildlife can become more sedate. 

If you're new to macro, or feel it's not you're thing, I urge you all to come along an have a go. It's never totally 100% guaranteed or easy, but it's certainly great fun. 

Costs - Members £0.00 - Non Members £3.00
Website updated by SJ 28.4.20

NOPS 2nd PDI Competition (Carried forward from 2020)
The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - ON YOUR HEAD

The Judge - Steve Walters

For full details on how to submit and competition rules please go to the NOPS website, (Members Section) for details

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3
Website updated by SJ 23/03/20

NOPS 2nd Print Competition, Open & Themed - Theme - Natural History has been carried over from 2020.

Entries must be handed in no later than 20th May.

Judge - Ken Wade

Cost - Members £1, Guests £3

Costs

Annual Treasure Hunt - Loughborough
Organised by Lois Webb.

This is a fun social event, where we meet up and are given cards with themes we need to photograph, the evening culminates with a de-brief in a local pub. Members will often car share - so if you are wanting a lift or can offer someone else a lift please mention this either at a club night prior to this event or via the NOSP Whats App site.

Updated by SJ 20.7.20

3rd PDI Competition, Open & Themed - Theme is Dots, Dashes, Diagonals, carried forward from last year.

Entried must be with the competition secretary by 10pm 17th June.

Judge TBC

Cost - Members £1, Guests £3

Updated by SJ 20.7.20

Meet in the upper car park of the Apple Tree Pub - Compton Acres, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7PA, then go for a ramble down and around the claypits shooting flowers, insects and birds before returning to the pub for a well earned drink

The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - ACTION

The Judge - Robert FALCONER

For full details on how to submit and competition rules please go to the NOPS website, (Members Section) for details

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3
Website updated by SJ on 23/06/20

NOPS 4th PDI competition, Open & Themed - Theme - DACAY, carried over from 2020.
Images have to be submitted to the Competition Secretary by 9th August.

Judge - TBC

Costs - Members £1, Guests £3

Updated by SJ 20.7.20