PROGRAMME

Programme 2018 - 2019

All club meetings are held at the Devizes Sports Club on Tuesdays at 7-30 for a prompt 7-45pm start Venue and map
Meetings at other venues and on other days of the week are marked

The Landscape Group meets on the 1st. Thursday of the month

'What's On' Calendar - click to see local events and locations
Foto Fest - 9 September at Bath University see details

Please see Competitions for more detailed information and rules before entering club competitions
Visitors are very welcome to come and see the presentations of our excellent speakers
Members pay £2 per evening attended. Non-members may attend as guests up to three meetings on payment of £2 per meeting, except for events marked * in the programme which are £5 for non-members, of which £3 is refundable on joining the club

4	Chairman's Evening - A warm welcome to existing and new Members. We start the new season with an introductory presentation by our Chairman Stephen Hardman and a look ahead to the new season from our Programme Secretary. We invite you to bring two digital images illustrating some aspect of your summer and a Photobook to share with other members. Frank Collins will share photographs of his recent travels in Bhutan.
11	‘Photographing Nature More Creatively’ * David Boag presents an inspirational lecture to encourage us to develop more creative ideas. For all photographic abilities, he shows great shots that almost any club member could achieve. Website Collection of entries for Projected Image Competition 1: Open
18	‘Essential Photoshop’ Allen Lloyd ARPS demonstrates how to skilfully undertake Photoshop techniques such as cloning, selective sharpening and adjusting levels, shadows and highlights. Website
25	Results of Projected Image Competition 1: Open Judge: Clive Greenland LRPS Collection of entries for Annual Nature Competitions (Projected Image and Print)
October 2018
2	"A Passion for Landscapes" Ed Collacott shows us more of his stunning landscapes from around the British Isles. Website
9	‘Urban Exploration to Fine Art: a Photographic Journey’ * Viveca Koh FRPS is a Fine Art Photographer with a distinctive artistic and painterly style. She will show images of derelict buildings, creative photos using multiple layers in Photoshop and discuss attaining RPS distinctions. Website
16	Results of Nature Competitions • Nature Print competition • Nature Projected Image competition The judge will be Eddy Lane ARPS DPAGB AFIAP Collection of entries for Projected Image Competition 2: Open
23	'Travels Towards the Edge' Sue O’Connell ARPS EFIAP/g DPAGB and Peter Brisley ARPS DPAGB focus on some less frequented destinations including a World Heritage site deep in the Libyan Sahara, two active volcanoes in Java and a close encounter with eagle hunters in Western Mongolia. Websites: Sue O'Connell Peter Brisley
30	Studio Evening. Pirates are coming! The Heart of the South West Pirate Crew are visiting the club, bringing with them fantastic costumes and props to create a dashing display for us to photograph. Bring your camera, tripod and remote release. Anyone got a spare galleon?
November 2018
6	Results of Projected Image Competition 2: Open Judge: Julie Kay Collection of Entries for Print Competition 1: Open
13	‘New Digital Adventure – Be Creative' Colin Harrison FRPS FBPE FIPF MPSA MPAGB MFIAP APAGB EFIAP/d1 shows the creative side of his photography. In a light hearted, fast flowing, fairly non-technical talk featuring award winning images, he will share his digital “secrets” and enthusiasm for photography. Website
19 Monday	Calne Multi-Club Annual Digital Battle Ten local clubs submit Projected Images for this annual battle, hosted by Calne Camera Club at the Beversbrook Community Centre in Calne, starting at 7.30pm.
20	‘Rewilding the UK’ and ‘Wiltshire's Wildlife Riches’ * Award-winning wildlife photographer Nick Upton shows his images of Beaver, Crane, Pine marten, Water vole and Harvest mouse reintroductions nationally. In the second half, he focuses on Wiltshire’s nature including wildflower meadows, rare butterflies, bats, bustards, swifts and suburban hedgehogs.
27	Results of Print Competition 1: Open Judge: John Randall Collection of entries for the Annual Monochrome Print and Projected Image competitions

December 2018
4	‘Architecture and Landscape’ Ian Thomson EFIAP/s presents traditional and abstract architectural photographs in the first half, followed by a selection of landscape images after the break."Architecture and landscape"
11	Results of Monochrome Print & Projected Image Competitions • Monochrome Print competition • Monochrome Projected Image competition Judge: Ginny Campbell ARPS Collection of entries for the Christmas Knock Out (Projected Images)
18	Christmas Party and Image Knock-Out Festive snacks and fun competition, with a visit from Santa to act as master of ceremonies. Maximum of six projected images per member please. Collection of entries for the Projected Image League - Please enter three sets each of five images on a theme
25	No Meeting A very Merry Christmas to all our members.
January 2019
1	No Meeting Wishing all our members a prosperous and successful New Year.
8	‘Timelapse Photography’ Ben Maliphant demonstrates how his timelapse photography, derived from sequences of 500 or more still images, enables him to include an extra dimension of time in his work to tell a story. Website
15	'Projected Image League' Our Annual Competition for the Hewitt Cup. To be judged by members present on the evening. Collection of entries for the Annual Landscape Competitions (Projected Image and Print)
22	‘Extraordinary Ordinary' Look differently at your photography! Simon Caplan LRPS shows us striking found still-life images, revealing the hidden beauty that can often be discovered and photographed in everyday settings and mundane objects - if you just look hard enough. Website
29	Results of Landscape Competitions • Landscape Print competition • Landscape Projected Image competition The judge will be Adrian Herring DPAGB ARPS Collection of entries for Audiovisual and Creative Competitions
February 2019
5	Members’ Speed Critique We invite a number of our members to bring in a selection of their images, while the rest of the members split into groups and spend 10 minutes giving feedback on a set of images before moving on to the next set. A great way to learn more about your fellow members.
10 Sunday	Western Counties Photographic Federation Digital Projected Image Competition (DPIC) Tickets available in advance for this competition against clubs from across the western counties, to be held in Exeter.
12	‘RAW Nature: Images Uncovered' * Have you ever wondered how an image was taken? Oliver Smart details the equipment and techniques used in wildlife photography, tricks of the trade and post-processing tips. Website
16 Saturday	Multi-club Print Battle and lecture at the Lakeside Centre, Warminster.
19	Abstract Macro Art?' Macro photography is a fascinating field of photography but it can also be an expensive one. Michelle Whitmore ARPS ASWPP ASINWP shows how to get the most out of your macro lens by looking at everyday things around you in greater detail and viewing them as works of Art. Website
26	Results of Audiovisual and Creative Competitions The judge will be Tony Byram EFIAP ARPS AWPF DPAGB Collection of entries for Print Competition 2: Open

March 2019
5	The Landscape Group presents.... Tonight the club’s Landscape special interest group showcases their work, activities and pictures taken on field trips including their weekend in Snowdonia.
12	‘Four Seasons in One Day’ * The changing seasons affect light, choice of location, subject matter and ... how much sleep can be had! During this talk Stephen Spraggon will show images taken throughout the year and discuss how to get the most from each season. Website
19	Results of Print Competition 2: Open The judge will be announced here. Collection of entries for Projected Image Competition 3 : Open
26	‘Street Photography My Way’ A digital presentation by Peter Crane ARPS, a street photographer who prefers to work in colour, always looking for that decisive moment. Website
27 Wednesday	Inter-Club Battle. Stratton Camera Club hosts Devizes, Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon clubs for a four-way Battle.
April 2019
2	'Photographing Landscape Whatever the Weather’ Tony Worobiec leads a workshop to encourage the audience to view all weather conditions as a great opportunity for taking landscapes. Website
9	Results of Projected Image Competition 3: Open The judge will be Simon Caplan LRPS. Collection of entries for the Print and Projected Image of the Year competitions
16	Inter-Club Battle Devizes Camera Club hosts Frome Wessex for a two-way Battle judged by Pete McCloskey FRPS APAGB.
23	'Wild South West’ * Award-winning photographer Nigel Hicks presents the Wild Southwest project, capturing the natural beauty and wildlife of southwest England. Website
30	Print and Projected Image of the Year competitions The best of the 2018-19 season. The competition will be judged by Peter Orr ARPS.
May 2019
7	Ladies v Gents Battle A gentle competition between genders at the club. The judges will be announced here.
14	Annual General Meeting and Awards
June 2019
TBA	Annual Social Event Date and venue to be announced nearer the time

'WHAT'S ON' Events and Places that might give members interesting local photographic opportunities and maybe share some new ideas
If you have any events or locations that fellow photographers might find interesting please contact Craig with the details to add to this page. Please use our DCC face book page if you want to give further information to fellow members or to arrange to meet up.
JANUARY	FEBRUARY	MARCH
Look out for hoar frost, snow, icy rivers or maybe dull weather and rain keep you indoors so look for some tabletop ideas. Snowdrops Start our 'Challenge 2018' - download your images to DCC facebook. January subject 'detail'	Frosty fields Challenge 2018 - New Beginnings	Signs of spring, emerging ferns Easter Grebes mating dance - Langford Lakes Challenge 2018 - subject - 'Three'
Events	Events Landscape Weekend - Snowdonia - Members only	Events
APRIL	MAY	JUNE
Spring flowers Bluebells - West Woods Challenge 2018 subject - On the Wing	Trees in bloom Wild orchids- Morgan's Hill	Butterflies - Morgan's Hill
Events	Events	Events Vintage Nostalgia Festival - Stockton Park website
JULY	AUGUST	SEPTEMBER
Clifton Pier at Sunset	Butterflies	Leaves start to turn, fungi start to appear Stourhead, Westonbirt, Savernake Forest
Events	Events Devizes Street Festival website Lacock at War website Bristol International Balloon Festival website	Events Jane Austen Festival, Bath website
OCTOBER	NOVEMBER	DECEMBER
Autumn mists Haloween Deer rutting ? New Forest	Fireworks, bonfires	Christmas lights Street Markets
Events	Events Devizes Lantern Parade website	Events
Places open nearly all year round with good photographic opportunities.
Castle Combe Racing Curcuit website Car & motorbike events, Various shows and events
Hawk Consevancy website Good for practicing photographing flying birds


Good local locations for birds, fungi, autumn colour etc. etc.
Landford Lakes and other Wiltshire Wildlife reserves see individual reserves for details website
Cotswold Water Park wildlife, water sports, events website

Members - Please let us know about interesting local events and places to visit and they can be added to this page