MUSINGS FROM THE CHAIR Chair’s Welcome
Richard Ellis, Chair, RPS Landscape SIG When I started to write the last one of these pieces for the magazine, Covid-19 was unknown to most of the world and it was very much business as usual. Today we are approaching nine months since lockdown started and the realisation that there will not be a return to normal for some time yet. I read an article by a disaster specialist who said that the six-month anniversary was a very difficult time for coping with a pandemic or similar event as people had exhausted all the cheerfulness of the first months but not fully adapted to the new normal. It is fortunate then, that for us as landscape photographers, we have winter and spring to look forward to and the opportunity to get out with great light. I have already been on several trips to photograph the autumn colours and a recent trip to the
Dorset coast was a real boost. I hope that you have, and will, be able to get out and enjoy some beautiful views.
very popular. It was really great to see on one of our presentations a woman from the Yukon join in the debate, reflecting our global reach.
A quick view of the RPS booking system shows that we have organised 90 events this year – a phenomenal achievement for a volunteer committee. The committee have had to cope with their own challenges, ranging from home schooling through shielding to family bereavement and yet they have continued to deliver. I am very grateful to them all for their gargantuan effort during this testing time.
No piece like this would be complete without a heartfelt thank you to all the NHS and key workers who have helped keep us safe during this difficult time. Many thanks. Finally, I would like to wish you and your families all the best for 2021. Richard
We will continue to offer as comprehensive a programme as is possible whilst respecting the various restrictions. We have broadened our reach to bring in international speakers and the virtual workshops have proved
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