Programme

This week will be a print competition Open and Themed - Theme Architecture.

3 entries max per section per member.

PDI's of images to be supplied to Chris the week before and Prints to be brought on the night by 7:45pm

Judge - Gary Langley

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 12/8/21

As the deadline for this years N&EMPF entries draws close, this is a chance for members to bring along possible entries to get the opinons of other members. It is easy to miss distractions near the edges or your image may be enhanced in ways you had not considered, i.e. convert to black and white, or cropped differently etc. Or you may simply want help choosing which images to submit.

If time permits we will also watch part 3 of the N&EMPF exhibition DVD.

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 10/1/21

A light hearted and fun night, where we split into teams and battle it out to see which team can 'match' the most images shown by the opposing team. The judges decision is final, but expect a lot of heckling!

Members are requested to bring along a selection of prints, and then each team will make a final selection to be used in the competition.

Cost - Members £1, Non-Members £3

Updated by SJ 20.7.21

Tonights lecture is by Jack Perks, a local Wildlife Photographer. Jack has filmed for TV including Springwatch, Countryfile, The One Show, Mr Crabtree Goes Fishing and many more. Private films include The Wildlife Trusts, River Trusts & Canal & River Trust.

Cost: Members £1, Non-members £3

Website update by SJ 10/1/21

Members will be supplied before hand with basic images. Each member then decides how best it should be edited/modified to create the 'best' image. Let your imagination loose and try being as creative as possible - great chance to try some new techniques! Images to be supplied to the competition secretary before the evening, or brought along on the evening on a USB stick.

Cost - Members £1, Visitors £3

Website updated by SJ 20.7.21

Internal Club Competition PDI - Open and Themed - Theme Not Seen with the Naked Eye.

If virtual entries are restricted to a maximum of 2 entries per section per member.

Entries to John by 21st October at the latest

Judge - Sue Wilson

Costs - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 1/4/21

“Experience is the best teacher, the worst experiences teach the best lessons"

Tonights lecture is given by Bernard Geraghty, a landscape photographer base in Co. Kildare, Ireland, even those who are not into landscapes will have to agree his images are anything but boring! If you want to check out his website it is: https://bglandscapetours.ie

Website updated by SJ 7.4.21

William Woolley is going to give us a talk and practical demonstration on lighting for members who have not used lighting set up's before or want to know more about them. Watch closely as we have a model evening coming soon where members can put what they learn this evening into practice!

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 20.7.21

After last weeks lighting demonstration by William Woolley, this week we get to practice ourselves, so bring your cameras and have a go.

Cost - Members £1, Non-Members £3

Updated by SJ 20.7.21

NOPS Internal Print Competition - Open & Themed - Theme - British Landscapes in Black & White

If virtual meeting it will be a PDI Open competition only - max. 3 entries per member.

Judge - Peter Yeo

Costs - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 1/4/21

Tonight is the David CAWTHAN Memorial Competition. (Portfolio - Print & PDI)

This is the David CAWTHAN Portfolio competition. 
This is a stand alone competition and has it's own specific rules and conditions. 
The competition is in two parts, Print & Projected Digital Image (PDI)

You can enter both either or both sections. The same images cannot be used in both portfolios.

A Portfolio is a set of six (6) prints or PDI's. 

Only two images can be similar and the rest have to be form totally different genres

The Judge - David Gibbins

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

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, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 18/3/21

Tonight is the culmination of our program year.

Please come along and celebrate the presentation of the awards and trophies to the winners of the competitions held throughout the year.

It will be a presentation and social event to end the year.

As always, we will celebrate by enjoying a buffet, so please speak with our food coordinator and bring some food.

Cost - Free

Website updated by SJ 20/7/21

Our first meeting of the New Year, the chairman will address the members and give a quick run down of the programme for 2022 and a social evening as a gentle introduction after the Christmas break

Tonight John Young and Lester Woodward are going to go over some basics for new members and those that might need a refresher, and continue with tips for the rest of us. If you have something specific you want them to go over please give them advance notice.

Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 22.09.21

See the full competition ruleson the website, in the members area. This is a stand alone competition and does not go towards the posts for the Outlaw of the Year trophies.

This is an open competition restricted to images that have not been entered inany previous NOPS competition (fun competitions excluded). All the members attending on the competition evening score the photographs. This competition has two sections; the Print section and the Projected Digital Image(PDI) section.

You may enter both the Projected Digital Image (PDI) section and the Print section, or if you prefer you can just enter one section. For this competition you can enter up to four images into each section.

Cost - Members - £1, Visitors - £3.

Updated by SJ 20.7.21

Tonights Zoom lecture is by Phil Savoie BS MS MFA

Film, Photography & Media
Website: https://philsavoie.com/

'Principals of Photography'

A photographic journey of self-improvement.  Learn how to up your photo game with award-winning cameraman Phil Savoie.  This talk covers topics not often discussed from the science of our vision, lens testing & optical physics, eyeline and the psychology of perspective as well as the odd location war story.  The thrust of Principles of Photography is to share easy, practical shooting methods resulting in a noticeable improvement straight away. The aim is to educate, increase visual intelligence and inspire while having fun doing it. Pro tips for participants to grow as photographers- to produce higher image quality, advance storytelling and develop artistic acumen. Illustrated with local British images, covering all genres from landscape to sport, wildlife, people and astrophotography. Approximately 50 minutes, 5 minute break, 50 minutes with Q&A

Website updated by SJ 13/9/21

Our first PDI competition of the year - themed and open - Theme is Reflections.

Please ensure your images are sent to the competition secretary at least one week before.
Members can submit a maximum of 2 entries per section of the competition.

Judge - TBC

Cost - Members £1, Visitors £3

Updated by SJ on 20.7.21

All members to attend if possible. A review of the past year and our current financial position will be discussed as well as any other issues or suggestions members wish to raise. All positions on the committee are open to any member to apply if they wish. Anyone interested in taking any position on the committe should ideally notify the chairman before the meeting.

Our first Print competition of the year - themed and open - Theme is Monochrome.

Please ensure your images are sent to the competition secretary at least one week before in digital format, and handed in on the night at least 15 minutes before the start of the competition.

Members can submit a maximum of 2 entries per section of the competition.

Judge - Dave Hollingsworth

Cost - Members £1, Visitors £3

Updated by SJ on 20.7.21

This is a review of the images taken by members on last years Kitkat trip to Suffolk in September 2021, this year expect a lot of wrecks! There will also be 'behind the scenes' images (the danger of going on holiday with fellow photographers!)

Presentation kindly compiled by John Young.

Members £1 - Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 21.09.21

A return to and old favourite, Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Early start at 6:30pm as sunset is at 8.15pm. There are usually parking available off Barton Lane past the train track crossing. Plenty to photograph including a variety of birds, insects and flora.

Website updated b SJ 22.09.21

Our 2nd PDI competition of the year - themed and open - Theme -Trees

Please ensure your images are sent to the competition secretary at least one week before.
Members can submit a maximum of 2 entries per section of the competition.

Judge - TBC

Cost - Members £1, Visitors £3

Updated by SJ on 20.7.21

Green lane

between Lambley and Woodborough

Nottinghamshire

NG4 4QE

There is no designated car parking but cars can be parked roadside near footpath access points.

Ploughmans Wood is one of the few remaining ancient woodlands, dating back to the 13th Century. 32 Hectars in size, it has a variety of wild flowers, birds and insects. Hopefully we will have timed the visit to co-inside with the Bluebells and Wood Anemonies flowering.
Sunset is at 9pm

Our 2nd Print competition of the year - themed and open - Theme is Surreal.

Please ensure your images are sent to the competition secretary at least one week before, and prints handed in no later than on the night, 15 minutes before the start of the competition.

Members can submit a maximum of 2 entries per section of the competition.

Judge - TBC

Cost - Members £1, Visitors £3

Updated by SJ on 20.7.21

Our 3rd PDI competition of the year - themed and open - Theme is Motion.

Please ensure your images are sent to the competition secretary at least one week before.
Members can submit a maximum of 2 entries per section of the competition.

Judge - TBC

Cost - Members £1, Visitors £3

Updated by SJ on 20.7.21

SatNav - NG11 7AA.  Car park on the right, just before the Ferry Boat Inn.

Iremongers Pond can be found on the south bank of the River Trent, directly south of the centre of Nottingham City Centre in the Village of Wilford, at the junction of Main Road and Coronation Avenue.

The pond can be easily accessed from the new "Wilford Village Tram Stop" with the Ferry Pub one one side and the pond on the other.

Examples of the bird-life photographed on and around the pond are: Swans, Moorhens, Great Crested Grebes, Tufted Ducks, Mallards Kingfisher, Cormorants, Herons, there are also insects such as Dragonflies, Damselflies, Butterflies.  

Meet up at the Ferry Boat Pub afterwards

Our 3rd Print competition of the year - themed and open - Theme is Nature/Wildlife.

Please ensure your images are sent to the competition secretary at least one week before, and print entries handed in no later than 15 minutes before the start of the competition.

Members can submit a maximum of 2 entries per section of the competition.

Judge - TBC

Cost - Members £1, Visitors £3

Updated by SJ on 20.7.21

Our 4th PDI competition of the year - themed and open - Theme is Rust.

Please ensure your images are sent to the competition secretary at least one week before.
Members can submit a maximum of 2 entries per section of the competition.

Judge - TBC

Cost - Members £1, Visitors £3

Updated by SJ on 20.7.21