Discover the world of amateur digital photography on Romney Marsh, Kent

Main Programme

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Most meetings are between 7.45pm and 10pm, doors open at 7.15 pm.


Wed 5th September 2012

Welcome Evening
Welcome back for old members and a warm welcome to new members.

Wed 12th September 2012

On-Screen Technical Evening
by Paul Dunmall

Ever get a complete blank on exposure and other things? A new, on-screen demo
developed especially for camera clubs.

Wed 19th September 2012

Dungeness
by Heather Chantler

Working for the RSPB at Dungeness, Heather
is an expert on all wildlife down at The Point.

Mon 24th September 2012
General Instruction Evening
with Club Members

Learn how to cut and mount prints, basic Photoshop/Elements techniques, how to prepare jpgs for competitions and answers to questions about anything!

Wed 26th September 2012

Australia
by Paul Adams DPAGB

Slides, digital images and prints (to be passed around) of his time in Australia.

Mon 1st October 2012
1st Audio Visual Night of The Season
with Brian Penny & other members

Introduction showing you how to make a slide show, with sound, of your pictures.

Wed 3rd October 2012

Wildlife On Your Doorstep
by Colin Page

A welcome back for local wildlife photographer, Colin, with a new talk.

Sun 7th October 2012
Wildlife Treasure Hunt Competition RMVC
Enter up to mounted A4 prints taken at the Kent Wildlife Romney Marsh Visitor Centre in New Romney. Entries to be judged by Steve, the warden, at the centre at 2.30pm.

Wed 10th October 2012

Creative Photoshop - Part 3
by Jack Casement

The next part in a series of lectures, an instructive lecture with something for novices and professionals.

Wed 17th October 2012

1st Qualifying Competition
judged by Paul Dunmall

2 x print and digital images for the club trophies.

Wed 24th October 2012

To Infinity & Beyond
by Glyn Bareham LRPS CPAGB

His latest prints, shown on stands, of moving objects and landscapes, with hints and tips.

Wed 31st October 2012

An Audio Visual Evening
New and old favourite AVs from club members.

Wed 7th November 2012

Portrait Competition
judged by Malcolm Hardie

Face and figures of the live human form only. Digital images and any size prints for 2 trophies.

Wed 14th November 2012

Images of Wild Britain
by David Featherbe

Superb professional wildlife photographer with his latest images from all over Britain.

Wed 21st November 2012

2nd Qualifying Competition
judged by Frank Page LRPS LMPA

Print and digital images for the club trophies.

Wed 28th November 2012

Kent Car Club Competition
judged by Glyn Bareham LRPS CPAGB

Numerous digital images (amount TBC) each from the May Day event at Lydden Hill for a trophy.

Wed 7th December 2012

Christmas Dinner
This year our meal is at Littlestone Golf Club.
Partners are invited as well and there is
a super big raffle at the end of the evening!

Wed 14th December 2012

Christmas Party with the judging of
the Club Project & Christmas Cards

Bring 2 prints of any size of a humorous image
and up to 2 folded, printed Christmas cards.
A fun evening with food and drink.

Wed 19th - 26th December 2012
Closed for Christmas & New Year

Wed 2nd January 2013

An Evening With Alan Crotty DPAGB
An entertaining evening with Alan talking about and showing pictures of his favourite subject, trains.

Wed 9th January 2013

Wildlife In Shepway
by Brian Harper

Beautiful images of some of the many wonderful different animals and plants we have on our doorstep.

Wed 16th January 2013

Sequential Images
by David Mason

Series of digital photos on various subjects including street photography.

Wed 23rd January 2013

3rd Qualifying Competition
judged by Malcolm Dilloway

Print and digital images for the club trophies.

Wed 30th January 2013

Battle of The Sexes
judged by Sue Chapman

A bit of fun to brighten up the winter!
The best selected prints and digital images with the Men v Women - and we’ll see who’s best!

Wed 6th Febrary 2013

The New Forest
by Melvin Smith

A new lecture on the New Forest by local naturalist, Melvin.

Wed 13th February 2013

Quick Shots To Great Shots
by Gavin Hoey

How to enhance your shots and make them into something special.

Wed 20th February 2013

St Mary’s Bay Trophies
Enter up to 2 digital and/or 2 prints of any size of landscapes.
The Challenge Cup
Enter up to 2 A4 prints not seen before for The Best Unseen Print Trophy.
The evening will be judged by Glyn Bareham.

Wed 27th February 2013

Simply Spirit & Vision
by Paul Foley FRPS

Slides of landscapes taken in the UK,
cancelled from last year.

Wed 6th March 2013

4th Qualifying Competition
judged by Richard Walton
FRPS MPAGB EFIAP BPE3*

Print and digital images for the club trophies
Set Subject -
Drinking Liquid with Container


Wed 13th March 2013

Various Talks by Members
Motor Sport by Bill Wearing
West Highland Way by Audrey & Peter Weekes

Wed 20th March 2013

Bob’s Best Of The Year
judged by Robert Canis

The best of Robert’s latest wildlife photos from around the world.

Wed 27th March 2013

5th Qualifying Competition
judged by Tony Catt

Print and digital images for the club trophies.

Wed 3rd April 2013

Landscapes
by Ian Corse

A talk featuring a collection
of medium format slides

Wed 10th April 2013

Audio Visual Competition
judged by Kevin Harvey

Enter up to 2 AVs with a maximum combined running time of 10 minutes.

Wed 17th April 2013

Technology, Photos & Reviews by photographer and best selling author,
Doug Harman

The latest technology, his recent photos and
a demo on how to use Lightroom. www.dougharmanphotography.com


Wed 24th April 2013

Bill Wearing Competition
Judged by The Club Members

Enter up to 2 digital pictures in each subject:
Macro/Table Top, Motor Sport, Natural History, Local History

Wed 1st May 2013

Laos
by George Pearson

A fascinating place - rich in heritage, scenery, culture and hospitable people.

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Wed 15th May 2013

SMBCC 15th Annual General Meeting
Please try to attend this meeting because we welcome your ideas and thoughts for next season.

Wed 22nd May 2013

Awards & Social Evening
Fun evening with presentation of awards and trophies, plus food and drink.


Summer Audio Visual Evenings

TBC

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