Programme

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

The Judge - Les Loosemore

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

With the current situation I don't know if there will be any organised firework displays like normal, but if not get creative with sparklers or other pyrotechnics, or if all else fails try light trails with a torch, fairy lights (or in Lester's case light sabre!)

Created by SJ 23.9.20

Stella is going to give a talk on the basics of how to create a composite image, then you will have the opportunity to show your very own creations in the Fun Competition a couple of weeks later.

Website updated by SJ on 23/09/20

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

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.

Website Updated by SJ on 14/10/20

Following on from Stella's talk, we now have the opportunity to show our creative site and what we can achieve with a little imagination and a lot of photoshop!

Website updated by SJ on 23/09/20

Joint meeting with Keyworth Camera Club - Hosted by Keyworth so look out for the different Zoom address!  Also, names have to be submitted in advance so that they will let us into their meeting, so please let Sue know if you want to attend (with your Zooom name).

Lecture - IN SEARCH OF… by Bill Ward

Actor Bill Ward, perhaps best known as builder Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street, a role he played in over 400 episodes, and as long-suffering farmer James Barton in Emmerdale for over 300 episodes, joins us tonight to show us some of his photography. Bill has also appeared in The Bill, Cold Blood and Jonathan Creek as well as numerous other TV shows and films.

During the first half of the evening Bill will tell us a bit about his background, and his acting career, before going on to discuss the photographs he takes (all 3 are very closely related) and why
he takes them.

The second half will see Bill talk about "Creative Photography" such as in-camera movement and in-camera multiple exposures, which he’s been doing for a number of years now...oh, and he’ll show a lot of pictures!

Bill is a self-taught photographer and has won numerous awards nationally and internationally. He shoots for an agency and his work has been published widely. His primary photographic interest is in landscapes, whether natural, urban or industrial.

If you want to find out more about Bill before the night check out his website - https://billwardphotography.co.uk/ 

Updated by SJ on 14/10/20

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

Tonight is the David CAWTHAN Memorial Competition.

Judge - Caroline Preece

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.

Updated by SJ on 07/10/20

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

Live Zoom lecture by Barie Lindsay EFIAP/s, MPAGB, FBPE

A digital lecture packed with macro images of wildlife found in East Anglia

Website updated by SJ 15.10.20

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. Due to current circumstances all images must be digital.

Updated by SJ 22.10.20

Stella Newman will give a brief talk and demonstration on how to use off camera flash. After the break we will also watch a Glyn Dewis video on how to shoot 'invisible black backgrounds'

Talk by Ernest Porter on Action Photography - Photographing Raptors in flight in the Kalahari live via the wonders of satalite from Johannesburg, South Africa.
I first visited the Kalahari in January 2017 and was completely hooked to the magic this unique destination offers. I have since spent more than 84 days exploring the wanders of the Kalahari and I definitely considers the Kalahari to be my favorite photographic destination in Southern Africa, without any doubt. In this Webinar Ernest will discuss in detail how he goes about action photography of Raptors in the Kalahari. Ernest will be discussing the following, but not limited to:
• Exposure Settings and Camera Modes best suited for the conditions.
• Setting up advanced Auto Focus Settings on your DSLR Camera to match the subject’s movements.
• Customizing your camera to suit your needs and discuss handy tools available in your camera to assist you to get the photo.
• Lenses, their functions and how to use them effectively with Action Photography.
• The Importance of Editing in the modern world.
This webinar is well suited for the experienced hobbyist to advanced professional photographers. I am a Canon Shooter but have experience with Nikon and Sony Systems and my talk is created for Canon, Nikon and Sony users.

Website updated by SJ on 15.10.20

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

A live zoom talk by Adrian Lines MPAGB  on creative images

Website updated by SJ 15.10.20

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

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.

Website updated by SJ 15.10.20

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