DIARY

Lecture Leigh Preston

FRPS EFIAP MPAGB FIPF

Saturday 6th October 2018 (10:00am to 4:00pm)

RPS member £10:00

Non-member £15:00

Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge CB22 6RN

Leigh will be talking about the ‘Art of Seeing Pictures’ in the morning and after lunch (please bring a packed lunch) we will be treated to images of street life; photo journalism; travel; portraiture; landscapes and much more.

To book a ticket please go to rps.org/creativeeye click on ‘Events’, select the Leigh Preston event dated 6th October 2018 and choose ‘Book by Post’ or ‘Book online’.

For more information please contact event organiser Barry Colin LRPS CPAGB APAGB creative.web@rps.org

Field Trip

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Wednesday 17th October (10.30am to 4.00pm)

The RPS Creative Eye Group and the Edinburgh Photographic Society Field Trip.

Join us on this interesting day out, exploring the beautifully landscaped grounds and magnificent glasshouses, where you will find many photographic opportunities. Admission to the Gardens is free, but glasshouse admission charge is £6.50 (Concessions £5.50 - RBGE members free).

Meet at The John Hope Gateway at 10.30am –11.00am

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Inverleith Row, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh EH3 5LR.

(Details of the trip will be available on the Creative Eye Group’s website and in September’s edition of the Creative Eye magazine)

If you would like to book a place on this trip, please contact Moira Ellice ARPS at creative.chair@rps.org

Field Trip Kew Gardens

Saturday 27th October 2018 (Meet at 1:30pm) close focusing capability would be very useful. If you are using a DSLR or mirrorless camera, then a lens which covers a range from moderate wide angle to a medium telephoto is often very effective in this location (for example: in APS C format, a good range would be something like 18mm to 135mm). If you have a dedicated macro lens, then it is worth bringing it along. You are not allowed to use a tripod in the glasshouses at the weekends, but you can use it on other locations outside these buildings if desired.

The Creative Eye Group is organising a practical activity for members at Kew Gardens on Saturday 27th October 2018. It will be led by David Jordan FRPS and Joan Jordan ARPS; David has been a Finalist in the International Garden Photographer of the Year in 2016 and 2018 and both have enjoyed many visits to Kew and are familiar with its photographical potential.

The day will include visiting the key glasshouses of this world leading botanical garden: The Palm House; the recently re-opened Temperate House; the Princess Diana Conservatory; and the Water Lily House, in addition to other locations on the site. Photographic assistance and general guidance can be given to anyone who requires it.

Transport and Accommodation:

Kew Gardens is easily accessed by rail, underground, bus and by road, with limited parking outside the gardens on the road. There is a small car park as well. If you want to stay in the area before or after the event, then we recommend the Travelodge at Kew Bridge, which has also got very good and reasonably priced (£6.00 per 24 hours) parking facilities. Alternatively, there is a Premier Inn nearby which has limited parking facilities. You will be responsible for your own transport arrangements to and from the venue and any overnight accommodation that you choose to book.

Information about Kew Gardens can be found at kew.org. If you choose to participate in this trip, then please email daveandjoanjordan@yahoo.co.uk, so that we will know who to expect on the day.

Lecture Nat Coalson Arps

Thursday 13th December 2018 (Starts at 7:30pm)

RPS and SPS members: £3.00 Non-members: £4:00

Location, Timing and Costs:

We will meet at the Victoria Gate, Lichfield Road, Richmond TW9 3JR at 10:00am and depart at 6:00pm.

Entrance to Kew Gardens, costs: Adults: £17.75 at the gate (online £16.00 in advance), not including a further contribution to Kew Gardens. Concessions: £15.50 at the gate (online £14.00 in advance), not including a further contribution to Kew Gardens.

You are responsible for booking your own tickets for this activity. There are no other fixed costs for this event. We intend to have lunch at the Orangery Restaurant, located near the Elizabeth Gate at about 1:30pm. Please bring sufficient funds or bring a packed lunch with you if you wish. There are plenty of places to buy drinks, but please bring your own if preferred.

Equipment:

Any type of camera will be suitable, but one with a

Nat presents his talk “Abstract Photography as Fine Art”

Smethwick Photographic Society Clubrooms, The Old School House, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2AS.

Creative Eye Group Joint Event with Smethwick Photographic Society

For more information please contact Judith Parry ARPS, judith.parry@blueyonder.co.uk

Agm And Selection Day 2019

Sunday 24th February, Whittlesford, Cambridge

Further details will be made available on the website in due course: rps.org/special-interest-groups/creative-eye