Programme

John YOUNG will present a DVD / AV presentation of the images taken on the 2019 KitKat, which was held around the HASTINGS and South East England 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 on 01/04/20

TBC.

Updated by SJ 01/04/20

A virtual 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. 

Tonight is image submission night = remember the competition is OPEN only, no theme. 3 images per member.

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.  

Updated by SJ 01/04/2020

NOPS 2nd PDI Competition has been changed to an open competition, as there is no theme section members are allowed to enter 3 open images. The theme has been carried over to 2021 so any members who have images for this section will still get a chance to enter them next year.

The Judge - Steve WALTERS

For full details on how to submit and competition rules please go to the NOPS website, (Members Section) for details - normal submission rules apply, all entries to be with John Young by 23rd April 2020. Normal competition software will be used.

Website updated by SJ on 28.3.20

We are being treated to a virtual talk by Diane SEDDON (Diane Seddon ARPS CPAGB BPE3*)

The talk is called ‘Odd Things’.
Diane states, "It's an interactive talk, about stimulating your photographic creativity. We will discuss what makes an image creative, and talk about where inspiration can come from. Members interruptions and comments will be most welcome. Questions will be asked as we go. Images shown hopefully will generate some discussion.

We look forward to seeing Diane virtually on this date.

Website updated by SJ on 01/04/20

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 GLR on 26/09/2019

This is the anticipated date for the N&EMPF print knock out competition, normally held at the Nottingham & Nott's Club Venue (Date, time and Venue TBC when known).

NOPS will be entering the competition and members are encouraged to attend and support the club in their efforts. There may be an admission fee for this event.

Website updated by GLR on 20/09/2019

Tonight Peter Cheetham is coming to give some critique and advice on what N&EMPF judges look for in an image, so if you want to improve your chnaces of winning competitions or getting images accepted in N&EMPF come along and see what tips you can pick up.
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 2nd PRINT Competition
The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - NATURAL HISTORY

The Judge - Ken Wade

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 GLR on 28/08/2019

Speaker - Chris Upton

Chris will show us some of his landscape photographs and talk about the pictures, what he saw, how he composed, how he shot it and any key processing points. At it is a live talk if you have any questions Chris will be happy to answer them as he goes along.

Website updated by SJ on 03/04/20

In small teams, we will be given cards that list a number of images that need to be taken. Additionally, you'll select a number of cards that list images you will individually take. How many can you find?

Always a fun evening out and it normally ends up with a social pint and a lot of questions being asked like, "Where did you see that?" The images will be reviewed at the club in the near future.

Costs - None
Website updated by SJ on 11/01/20

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 live lecture by David Keep

David states: -
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY 1 – From swimming pools to sharks.
This talk covers my underwater photography, from working with models in the swimming pool to photographing the magnificent creatures that swim in the oceans around our world.
I'll bring along some of the kit & explain the basics of what's required if people want to have a go.

Examples of my work can be found here - https://www.davidkeepphotography.co.uk/underwater

Cost - Members £1.00 & Non-members £3.00
Website updated by GLR 09/09/19

NOPS 3rd PDI Competition
The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - DOTS DASHES DIAGONALS

The Judge - Malcolm SALES

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 GLR on 28/08/2019

Models will be arrange by Lester Woodward. This is an opportunity to put into practice the skills you have learned on the Lighting setup evening in June, or just to come along and have a try at posing and working with models. Weather permitting the at least part of the shoot is planned for outside, so members will have the opportunity to practice taking images in natural lighting or using fill lighting as well as studio lighting.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Members £3.00

Website Updated by SJ on 11/01/20

This week is the practical part of reviewing the images from the club's Treasure Hunt, held on 11/06/20.

Did you manage to get all the images that you were supposed too?

In add-on, the practical part is seeing if any of the images captured are required for critique and further development by the photographer.

Costs - Members £1.00 & Non Member £3.00
Website Updated by GLR on 01/09/19

Outside event - visit to Pleasely Pit situated on the Nottingham / Derbyshire border.

The site is now a mining museum staffed by volunteers. The site will be opened up especially for us at a cost of £5 per person. There are two winding engines on display and you can also see the South Shaft Pit top as it was, with tubs and the cage in place plus railway tracks and mining artifacts. The shaft control room where the banksman sat is still there and it will give you a taste of the pit top atmosphere. The grounds are also now a nature reserve with a variety of habitats including grassland, ponds and shallow pools for wading birds and reed beds.

Website updated bySJ on 12/01/20

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

If last week's event goes ahead, we will be reviewing the images at the club room and providing critique and support to any members which assistance.

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

NOPS 3rd PRINT Competition
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 31/08/2019

An outside event to the University Park Grounds, Nottingham (Highfields) is planned for a one roll night.

The rules are straight forward. You need an empty card in your camera. It will be checked.
You then have the evening to go around and photograph all aspects of photography, people, street, wildlife, macros etc. but once that shutter button is pressed, you cannot delete any image. So think how to get the best out of the settings on your camera.

Costs - Members £0.00 & Non Members £3.00
Website updated by GLR 20/09/2019

We will be reviewing the images from last weeks practical "One Roll Night".

Did you manage to get the best from your camera?
Can your images be improved?
Can we help?

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

John YOUNG will take us though the next stage of post processing. This session is for those, happy with the basic manipulation of an image in programs like Lightroom, On One etc but would like to take the image just a little further. The basic steps having been covered in the previous "Basic Steps" by John on 20/02/20. Again it's accepted that there are a number of different ways these actions can be carried out and there is clear acknowledgement that there is no right or wrong way. We will and should develop our own workflow process, but for tonight, John will explore some of the more well known practices and present his workflow process.  

Tonight is also image submission night for next weeks PDI competition DECAY.

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.  

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.

Cost - Members £1.00 & Non-members £3.00  
Updated by GLR on 14/01/20

NOPS 4th PDI Competition
The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - DECAY

The Judge - TBC - Carol McNIVEN-YOUNG

Cost - Members £1.00 & Non-members £3.00
Website updated by GLR on 29/09/2019

Tonight's speaker is Heather Burns - I’m a two times Master Craftsman with the Guild of Photographers and have won a number of image of the year awards for my creative art.

 I’m probably mostly well known for my Gothic images created from layers and textures to give them an illustrated look and feel. Many feature signature themes including cogs and clocks, eyes and birds.  I consider myself to be a storyteller creating images that have no requirement for words.

The first session of the evening will outline how I evolved from gig photography into creative art and will include images of bands / promo material / Guild Panels/ portraiture and some art pieces. 

In the second session I will talk more in depth about where I draw my inspiration from, how the images are put together and edited including a wide selection of before and afters to give your members some inspiration on how easily images can be transformed. 

Check out her work at www.heatherburnsart.co.uk

Members £1, Non-members £3

Edited by SJ 19.2.20

We have been invited by the QMC League of friends to provide printed images, mounted and framed for a display in the public area of the QMC Building.

The prints on display can, if the photographer chooses, be sold to members of the public. The display will run from 09/09/2020 until 23/09/20

Please see the NOPS Committee Members for the details of this event.

Website Updated by GLR on 13/09/19

A chance for members to make and show short AV presentations - most cameras have AV capabilities and this is a good excuse to use them!

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

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 31.8.19

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!

NOPS 4th Print Competition
The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - ARCHITECTURE

The Judge - Gary Langley

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 SJ on 13/03/2020

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

William Wooley will demonstrate the use of studio lighting and the different effects it can create, with a practical demonstration and a chance for members to have a go themselves or get advice and guidance from other members of the club with lighting use experience.

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.

Review of the images from the NOPS Kitkat trip to HASTINGS and surrounding area. Images taken on the trip include 'behind the scenes' images as well as those taken for their photographic merit.

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

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.
Bring in lots of prints, no need for them to be on mount boards.
One image will be set up and the other teams have 10 seconds see if you can match that image.
Once a print is used, it's out of the game. Strategy is key and a good selection of prints essential.

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

NOPS 5th PDI Competition
The competition is in two parts, Open & Themed.
The theme is - NOT SEEN WITH THE NAKED EYE

The Judge - TBC

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 20/09/2019

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

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