Programme

Meeting at 6:30pm to make the most of the light.

Directions - NG19 7PH - from the large traffic island on the A617 turn for Pleasley Country park, it is signposted . Go up Pit lane, follow the road past the new houses turn right at the height barrier then drive to the pit gate. Note we can only take cash donations.

We will be visiting the Pit Museum and visitor centre where we will be shown round the winding engines and south shaft pit top. Aftwards we will be free to wander round the nature reserve in which the Museum is set.

NOPS 4th PDI Competition - Open

Max 3 entries per member

Judge - Les Loosemore

Website updated by SJ - 16.5.21

"Prepare to enter a world where stems of broccoli appear as large as trees, and surreal light-sculptures inhabit familiar landscapes”. David's colourful imagination will be on full display during this presentation, and he will discuss in detail both his inspirations and the technical considerations he makes when creating this work."

David is a respected professional photographer and artist who specialises in macro photography (the ‘Little People’ / TOYS) and long-exposure photography (the art of ‘light painting’). His work has received some very welcome attention over the years which has led to him becoming involved in some very exciting projects all over the world. Highlights of the past couple of years include having some of his photography stocked by John Lewis, as well as now having some of his work sailing around the world on the amazing AIDA cruise ships.

In 2018 David took the plunge and became a full-time Photographer and Artist. As well as regularly exhibiting his work, the backbone of his business is centred on running Creative Photography Workshops which he teaches to fellow photographers, and in late 2018 he also started travelling the country and teaching his Workshops in schools across Scotland.

If you want a preview of his work, check out his website - Web: www.DavidGilliver.com

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 30.1.21

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

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.

Max 2 entries per section.

Judge - Malcolm Sales

Updated by SJ 1.4.21

Len is an Australian photographer, based in the Blue Mountains, he runs a photography school and photographic holidays in the area.

Creativity is in all of us. Unfortunately many of us label ourselves as not having a creative bone in our body. Len believes that this is a limiting belief that stalls us. In this presentation Len tells us how to get in touch with our creative bones, our creative intuitions, or even how to channel creative energy. This presentation is full of practical tips and tricks that help photographers get the most of their creativity.

Website updated by SJ 23.2.21

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

A chance to look at the successful entries to last years N&EMPF competition on DVD, and see some of the best images from clubs in our area.

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 10/1/21

Tonight we review the images taken on our last outside meeting at Wilford Claypit, and also judge for ourselves the Fun Competition images - Bugs n Bees - Theme should not be taken too literally, any insect will do!

Website updated by SJ 20.3.21

This is a PDI Open competition. Max 3 entries per member.

The Judge - Roger Evans

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

Website updated by SJ on 25.3.21

Following on from William Woolley's talk and demonstration on lighting set ups, tonight we get the chance to practice ourselves with the help of a live model.

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 10/1/21

Tonights speaker is David Garthwaite. 

I am a fine art photographer, my presentation titled 'Fine Art : A Workflow' is a step by step guide to how I create my black and white fine art architectural images.

Please follow the link to my website below for examples of my work.
https://dgshot.uk/fine-art-architecture-landscape/

Cost - Members £1 Non-members - £3
Updated by SJ 20.3.21

An outside event, meeting up in the main car park at Highfields, taking only 12 shots - so make them count! A chance to focus our attention on getting the shots right in-camera first time. No chimping!

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 10/1/21

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

Members can enter a maximum of 2 images per section.

Judge - Carol McNiven Young

Updated by SJ 1.4.21

Members are to bring their images taken 2 weeks ago at the Nottingham University Highfields One Roll event and hand them to John on the night (or submitted to him before the evening). It is always interesting to see what different members have seen and captured in different ways.

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 10/1/21

Tonights Zoom lecture is by Steve Thewis.

My talk is about Cosplay / Creative Photography and it’s split up in 2 parts. In the first half I talk about myself and my work. I will show how I organise, plan a shoot. In the second part I dive into Photoshop and show some of my psd files to demonstrate how I created my images. I will show tips & tricks that anyone can follow and use in their own work. At the end of the session I normally do a Live edit… From Raw to final image in about 5min.
Website: digistevephotography.com

Webiste updated by SJ 18.3.21

If we are back in the club room, this week will be a print competition Open and Themed - Theme Architecture.

If virtual the competition will be an Open only PDI competition - 3 entries max per member.

PDI's of images to be supplied to John 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 1/4/21

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.

Cost - Members £1, Non-members £3

Website updated by SJ 10/1/21

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

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 20.3.21

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 10/1/21