2019-20 Programme
The club season lasts from September to May with meetings held at The Mersea Museum, High Street, West Mersea, CO5 8SD at 7:45pm on alternate Thursday evenings.
Please check back often as programme may change due to unforeseen circumstances
2019 - 2020 Programme
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September
12th Colin Westgate FRPS who will give his talk "Some Special Places". Based on Mersea Island Colin is reknown for his fabulous Landscape photography. Recently Colin was awarded Masters award for club photography from the Master Photographic Alliance of Great Britain.
26th "Discussion Evening" Members to bring their favourite images taken on the Summer Shoots or the
Summer Challenge.
October
10th "Competition 1" The first competition of the season for Prints & Projected Images. Our Judge for the evening is Mr John Wrigley
24th "Alaska" A presentation by Derek Howe. Derek's presentation will include images of Bubble netting Humpback Whales, Bears on the Salmon Run plus Orcas,Eagles and Glaciers. More of Derek's work can be viewed here: http://derek-howes-photography.redframe.com
November
7th "My ARPS Panel and more". A welcome back to Chrissie Hart ARPS who will present the panel that gained her ARPS and more of her stunning images. If you want a sneak preview: http://rps.org/member/gallery/distinctions-distinctions-album/Associate-Fine-Art-14032018--- Christine-Hart-ARPS
28th "Competition 2" Prints & Projected Images. Our judge for the evening is Mr Mike Cowling ARPS and this will be his first visit to our club
December
5th "An Evening with Dave Watts" Based in Colchester Dave is a Free Lance photographer with a passion for local Landscapes. For a preview of some of Dave's work visit his website https://www.davewattsphotography.com/
19th "Annual Creative Trophy Competition" (Prints only) judged by members. This is followed by our usual excellent Buffet.
2020
January
9th "From Beginning To End" A presentation by Roy Essery MPAGB. The journey of an image from the taking stage through to printing. You can view some of Roy's stunning images on his website. http://www.shuttershot.co.uk/
23rd "Portrait Workshop". A Hands-On evening led by our own Rod McKenzie. Bring your Cameras!
February
6th "Competition 3" (Prints & Projected Images). A welcome back to Gill Adams who will judge tonight's images.
20th "MIPS Challenge Trophy Competition". Tonight's round sees the club in action against 5 other clubs from around the UK. Our judge for the evening is Mr Robert Good.
March
5th "Life At Cudmore Grove" Retired Park Ranger Dougal Urquart gives a presentation of his time at Cudmore Grove.
12th "Photography In Your Garden". A Welcome back to George Fossey a professional photographer based in Colchester.
19th Annual Battle with Halstead CC. Please note this event is at Halstead.
APRIL
2nd "Competition 4" (Prints& Projected Images). Tonights competition will be judged by Mr Alan Sarsby ARPS.
16th "MIPS Challenge Final". Tonight we see the 6 top clubs of the competition come together to battle it out to see who lifts the trophy. Judged by Mr David Portwain
30th "Image Of The Year" competition. Members submit their favourite Prints & PDI's in a bid to win the trophy. We welcome back Mr Roy Essery MPAGB this time wearing his judges hat.
May
14th "Mainly Landscapes". A print presentation by our own Chris Aldred
28th Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers.
