Programme of Events
Devizes Photography Club
![The Great Wilderness](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1714748763787-R22H9JRF6I5SAKFP6A53/bidean-a-ghlas-thuill-cornice-sunrise.jpg)
The Great Wilderness
During this all-encompassing talk, Alex Nail FRPS who joins us in person discusses his ambitious project to photograph one of Scotland’s most remote mountain areas.
![Starting from Raw](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711024135655-AYSDI9ZUENIKIXUP00MB/_2IH0597-Edit.jpg)
Starting from Raw
Iñaki Hernández-Lasa FRPS –FIPF -AFIA joing us by zoom shows us the main concepts in architectural photography
![Having Fun at Home](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711121620342-IFWW60L6G2OQE9SGLCAY/JKmSX0Ia.jpeg)
Having Fun at Home
Janet Miles LRPS, CPAGB, BPE2, AFIA joins us in person and is our speaker for the night and we learn how to set up creative image projects at home.
![Open Projected Image Competition 1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/edc986af-e164-4308-a43b-c399bb4b5a88/Open+PI+1+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Open Projected Image Competition 1
Our first competition of the years starts with the Open Projected Image 1 competition.
![Panels & Triptychs](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711023028756-XV7A6CT48X3QIO7PXNU2/HFU-ZjqE.jpeg)
Panels & Triptychs
Steven Galvin joins us by Zoom and discusses the fascinating subject of panels and triptychs.
![Passion for Wildlife](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711023643155-HNOSY2Q977RT5JCX5URS/08+-+PFW+ad+low+res.jpg)
Passion for Wildlife
Kevin Pigney ARPS, DPAGB, ASINWP joins us by Zoom and gives us ‘A Story of his wildlife career to date’.
![Open Print Competition 1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680365924735-H5M2O0OFEVBLTVV8F1ZR/Open+Print+2+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Open Print Competition 1
Open Print 1 Competition with Steve Fields LRPS AWPF EFIAP BPE2* who joins us in person as our judge for the night.
![Tips and Tools for Waterscape Photography](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1725454080705-Q7ETWQ7A5I9LVTM2XA77/Jonathan-Genevaux.jpg)
Tips and Tools for Waterscape Photography
Jonathan Genevaux is a French photographer with a specialism in waterscapes how is joining us in person for the evening.
![Patagonia and Penguins: Nature at the end of the Earth](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1725453994711-HAMGNPNFLL8YVW6WKR8B/FK16-136%2BKing%2Bpenguins%2B%2528Aptenodytes%2Bpatagonicus%2529%252C%2BThe%2BNeck%252C%2BSaunders%2BIsland%252C%2BFalklands.jpg)
Patagonia and Penguins: Nature at the end of the Earth
Robert Harvey BA ARPS EFIAP CSci CEnv MCIWEM will join us in person and takes us on a journey to the tip of South America
![Open Projected Image Competition 2](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1698850928408-8QXNZVXA5JPDM6Y8ABGC/Open%2BPI%2B2%2B%25281%2Bof%2B1%2529.jpg)
Open Projected Image Competition 2
Aleks Gjika EFIAP DPAGB joins us by zoom and is our judge for tonight for our second Open Projected Image competition.
![Images from Outings](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1725454131737-88BO8V3ITU85R4FQ5G88/Mute%2BSwan%2Bwith%2Byoung.jpg)
Images from Outings
Members of the club show images they have taken on club trips recently.
![Advancing Your Textures](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711043196357-00VCORSW2HEIDO2FHHAN/14+-+Big+Augur.jpg)
Advancing Your Textures
Joining us by Zoom is Jane Lazenby BA(hons) fine art, LRPS, DPAGB, BPE5, AWPF, FMPA, EFIAP/s. How to use a variety of texture techniques to elevate your work, hands on demonstration using a wide variety of images.
![Annual Nature Competition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680365979577-JULF5KP1EKPY3UNF0S84/Annual+Nature+PI+and+Print+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Annual Nature Competition
Our Judge for the annual Nature Competition is Ralph Snook ARPS EFIAP/b DPAGB who joins us in person.
![Christmas Party and Image Knock Out Fun Evening](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1683208064374-JQBXTD9E6HNZV5LSOE7J/01%2BCorsham%2BChristmas%2BWindow%2BDisplay.jpg)
Christmas Party and Image Knock Out Fun Evening
A fun evening with Santa and a Christmas knockout of images
![Hewitt Cup](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680366010880-RLRAXNHMHW7YILX9PT2D/PI+League+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Hewitt Cup
Members judge the Projected Image League of 3 sets of 5 image panels held this year in the club house.
!["Scottish Sisters Go North"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1715352413666-FU6D2NWXY6C236T90D3R/Otter+-+Mull.jpg)
"Scottish Sisters Go North"
Joining us by zoom Kate Stevenson and Clare Harte LRPS, as we head north (and a wee bit west)…..
![The Art of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1714748227745-3BB02I68K3FXKWKWROBJ/DSC_9056.jpg)
The Art of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography
Joining us by Zoom Charlotte Bellamy give us an introduction to how and why you may use this technique
![Annual Monochrome Competition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680366032549-AMQXVVMGEEWWFI9LJ0U6/Annual+Mono+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Annual Monochrome Competition
In person Sandy Cox is our judge for this evenings Annual Monochrome Competition.
![Still Life Evening with Bridget and Penny](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1708599435577-M7OOA1GUSF477LRTG4FL/Bridget+still+life.jpg)
Still Life Evening with Bridget and Penny
A fun practical evening for the club focusing on still life.
![Creative Flower Photography](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711457854453-AH9XXCN5YSF0G8X93ISW/Anenome+small.jpg)
Creative Flower Photography
Joining us by Zoom Cherry larcombe brings creative ideas to bring out the colour, shapes and beauty
![Annual Landscape Competition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680366072233-PLXA1P7OZ8E3NH405PVQ/Annual+landscape+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Annual Landscape Competition
In person Peter Orr joins us at the judge for the Annual Landscape Competition.
![Photography in an Al World](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1714749378466-6I84VGS9YE6ZVPCV31AX/1.%252BPhotography%252Bin%252Ban%252BAI%252Bworld.jpg)
Photography in an Al World
Joining us by Zoom in this talk, Joe Houghton takes a fascinating look into the fast-changing world of photography ….
![How to Photograph Wild Animals](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711127407123-I7BFQD4UHBRAN8L30XE1/244-2.jpg)
How to Photograph Wild Animals
Joining us In person David Boag guesses that for many nature photographers the ultimate challenge is to photograph animal life in the wild…..
![Close-Up\Macro and Creative Competitions](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680366108363-Y8CF2OBFRSZBJCSJOOLL/Annual+Creative+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Close-Up\Macro and Creative Competitions
Joining us In person Simon Caplin LRPS is our judge for this evening and has the difficult job of judging both the Creative Competition and the Closeup & Macro competition.
![Photoshop is not a Dirty Word](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711127962246-JNXW56NEIF1WF4Q531WK/ek2zDmr9.jpeg)
Photoshop is not a Dirty Word
Joining us In person Greta Howard ARPS will go through some of her most used actions, hints, and tips in Photoshop live this evening, welcoming questions and interactions as she goes along.
![Battle Devizes Photography Club v Frome Wessex Photographic Club for the Lynda Croft Trophy](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1674564943928-VG7CK5OWGKYKVNC3E89I/03+Personal+battle.jpg)
Battle Devizes Photography Club v Frome Wessex Photographic Club for the Lynda Croft Trophy
The next in the series of friendly but nevertheless competitive contests against our friends from Frome Wessex Photographic Club. Joining us In person Judge for the evening is Maria Leekblade LRPS AFIAP DPAGB
![Open Print Competition 2](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680347676644-DY6TFWTFS9XRB6KQ1TOG/Open+Prit+2+Competition+badges.png)
Open Print Competition 2
Joining us In person Peter Ottley is the judge for the Open Print 2 Competition
![The Change of Seasons](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711282156237-X74MPN6XOR2GIG88LCNM/Jack%2BLodge%2BPhotography-24.jpg)
The Change of Seasons
Joining us In person Jack Lodge Brings us The Change of Seasons. Is there anything more magical
![Open Projected Image Competition 3](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/5a8366ca-beab-4a74-be13-342036828466/PI+03+Competition+badges.png)
Open Projected Image Competition 3
Alistair Ritchie is our judge for tonights Projected Image 3 Competition
![Landscape and Seascape Photography in the UK](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711284323110-C8CIV5U9CRCK5ZX8KOEP/1600+Castelerigg+2.jpg)
Landscape and Seascape Photography in the UK
Joining us by Zoom Roger Hance is our speaker tonight. Landscape and Seascapes Photography is one of the most rewarding areas of photography…
![Ladies v Gents Battle](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711285772468-B5RX1SJPCJF63H0RW1B1/03%252BGunsmoke.jpg)
Ladies v Gents Battle
Pam and Eddy Lane join us again for the gentle competition between the Ladies and Gents.
![Print and PI of the Year](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680350139818-CYE0IK6WTDG1NZ9LJZRF/PI+%26+P+of+the+year+Competition+badges.png)
Print and PI of the Year
Joining us In person Peter Weaver judges the best of the best over the year.
AGM
AGM and last chance to see everyone before we take our summer break. Workshops will however continue over the summer.
![The Macro World](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711121243206-UTUDAPXM4R63OF2PTGAN/Phidippus+Comatus+Jumping+spider+Photo+by+Stewart+Wood.jpeg)
![Club In-House Evening](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/f33f0725-e2a8-4283-a9a7-6f6bb6c11482/PHOTO-2023-05-03-06-53-55.jpg)
Club In-House Evening
Our new Club year begins with an update from our Chairman and Programme Secretary in the first half then after coffee we will be taken on an Urban Journey.
![AGM](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1715282804570-97XQFHRYTEXNGHNAFK34/DPC+Shutter.png)
![Ladies V Gents Battle](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1715281997819-EFJX0WZDFLW4S84EQZKZ/03%25252BGunsmoke.jpg)
Ladies V Gents Battle
A fun and close battle between the Ladies and Gentlemen of the club. Judges Helen and Stephen Jones will visit us in person.
![Print and PI of the Year](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680350139818-CYE0IK6WTDG1NZ9LJZRF/PI+%26+P+of+the+year+Competition+badges.png)
Print and PI of the Year
The best of 2023-2024 season. What images will come out as overall winners. Judge John Tilsley joins us in person.
![From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary - "Smart Shooter 1 - Far beyond Auto"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680350014904-X6ULXVX6UPIE0QYI7CA8/pVJjL4io.jpeg)
From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary - "Smart Shooter 1 - Far beyond Auto"
Bob Brind-Surch joins us in person and feels the camera is merely a tool we use to create photos. Like any tool it needs your input to make it most effective.
![Stereo Photography](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1712815592842-89XMP155B5M0YO36JXVX/thumbnail_canal+1+anaglyph+s.jpg)
![Battle Devizes vs Frome Wessex - at Frome](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1681318495082-V8RZ1NLGNEMA1YVFB9DM/03%2BGunsmoke.jpg)
Battle Devizes vs Frome Wessex - at Frome
Annual Battle between Devizes and Frome Clubs. This year held at Frome but can be seen on Zoom.
![Open Projected Image Competition 3](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680348184919-WGFZFDCLVPRQGEJ6PTN9/PI+03+Competition+badges.png)
Open Projected Image Competition 3
Gladys Perrier judges via zoom the last competition for points this year. Who will the winners be and who gets promoted to the next section.
![Kennet & Avon Canal Members' Themed Lightbox](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1706023308173-19P7FVJL35LYAQJRPE3F/03%2BFirst%2Blight%2Bon%2Bthe%2BCanal.jpg)
Kennet & Avon Canal Members' Themed Lightbox
Members of the club will have been busy taking pictures of the Kennet & Avon Canal in a variety of different genres and talk about their images and can also ask members for critique.
![Macro Photography - Small is Beautiful](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1711559487773-2JKBMNKE0Z3MVL8WKP6G/2nd+Brown+Hairstreak+on+Wild+Parsnip.jpg)
Macro Photography - Small is Beautiful
Robert Harvey - Macro photography opens up a fascinating world of wildlife….
![Open Print 2](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680347676644-DY6TFWTFS9XRB6KQ1TOG/Open+Prit+2+Competition+badges.png)
Open Print 2
Our second print competition of the year. Judged by Mike Martin who will join us in person.
![A Bit of a Journey](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680347500855-Q8OWML8TNHRU6QUZ9PTR/15+-+Gable-Beck-flows-under-the-bridge-as-the-way-to-Borrowdale-looks-bleak%21.jpg)
A Bit of a Journey
Mark Gilligan comes back to us in person and takes us on a ‘Bit of a Journey’.
Light on the Land: Explorations into Landscape & Urban Photography
Verity Milligan joins us via zoom and gives us a pictorial explorations through landscapes (Urban and Rural) of the UK and beyond.
![Close Up and also Creative Competitions](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680344250809-QIYPAUHKUJHX0Z0H14G7/macro+Competition+badges.png)
Close Up and also Creative Competitions
Two separate competitions on one night. The judge Grete Howard will have a lot to get through. Grete joins us in person.
Let your creative juices flow in our creative competition and see what you can come up with.
Our Close-up & Macro competition can be anything and not just wildlife and nature.
![Creative Flower Photography](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680343892487-RM35PPKMMALH0P0XBYWR/yNWb-rOl.jpeg)
Creative Flower Photography
Photographing flowers, plants and gardens and how to bring Molly Hollman’s methods indoors for more creative and impactful photography. She joins us on zoom.
![Studio Evening - Light Painting](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1674994229498-44SXWQO6WDLL3USWWMG9/Sparking+Lightbulb+.jpg)
Studio Evening - Light Painting
A Practical Evening of light Painting led by Caroline Wright
![Annual Landscape Competition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680366072233-PLXA1P7OZ8E3NH405PVQ/Annual+landscape+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Annual Landscape Competition
Judge Paul Mitchell joins us in person for what is always a close competition. Who will be the winner this year?
![Safe Sensor Cleaning](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680193145879-R3LSUMXLSUWOS6J6WI71/lS6UGFlw.jpeg)
![From Smart Phone to Smart Dome](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1681317621888-KNSE0XIYK8URTC9PQ9YU/Flame%26HorseHead-HiRes.jpg)
From Smart Phone to Smart Dome
Gavin James joins us in person for a beautifully illustrated and practical look at a range of techniques to capture the heavens.
![Annual Monochrome Competition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680366032549-AMQXVVMGEEWWFI9LJ0U6/Annual+Mono+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Annual Monochrome Competition
Ginny Campbell joins us in person to judge the annual monochrome competition. This has produced all sorts of images over the years so look at our gallery for inspiration.
![Abandoned Architecture](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680192209962-D913TCOZH0ZBVHXABJC0/27+-+James+Kerwin+-+companionway.jpg)
Abandoned Architecture
James Kerwin is our speaker tonight via zoom in a presentation designed to inspire the listener….
![Sports Images with Impact 2 - getting the iconic shots](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680191453880-XWKEXBR82ZPY6XKOSE17/5jMlvulo.jpeg)
Sports Images with Impact 2 - getting the iconic shots
It’s often difficult to capture powerful sports shots during competitions… Speaker tonight is David Keep via zoom.
![Projected Image League](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680366010880-RLRAXNHMHW7YILX9PT2D/PI+League+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Projected Image League
This weeks meeting will be on zoom only. Members need to produce 3 sets of 5 images on a theme.
![Christmas Party and Image Knock Out Fun Evening](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1683208126767-OIPYUJSYSJH6YJXWLUVD/Christmas%252Btree.jpg)
Christmas Party and Image Knock Out Fun Evening
A chance for Santa to dust off his suit for an early appearance. A knock out of images followed by a festive buffet.
![Developing a Creative Approach](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1681318429800-0A8FT1WB7YDHYR99T10H/PromoImage4%2Bcopy.jpg)
Developing a Creative Approach
How to take a more creative approach to photography our speaker Glenys Garnett will be joining us be zoom.
![Annual Nature Competition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680365979577-JULF5KP1EKPY3UNF0S84/Annual+Nature+PI+and+Print+%281+of+1%29.jpg)
Annual Nature Competition
Our first annual nature competition. Please look at the gallery to see last years entries. Judge Helen Llewelyn will be joining us in person.
![Mostly Abstract - with a bit of landscape](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1680188795442-9RJBB4L16H4YPF6DKUIU/bj0hgslo.jpeg)
Mostly Abstract - with a bit of landscape
Exploring abstract photography coupled with alternative ways of printing. Speaker Linda Bembridge will be joining us by zoom.
![Images from Outings](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1700765263016-19BQ9U89O3HL095O1GT9/Valentine%2BBridge.jpg)
Images from Outings
The club has been busy with various outings over the summer and year. Find out what members have been doing.
![Open Projected image 2](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b93a9271a83b66694da45d/1698850928408-8QXNZVXA5JPDM6Y8ABGC/Open%2BPI%2B2%2B%25281%2Bof%2B1%2529.jpg)
Open Projected image 2
The second Projected Image competition. Do look at the gallery pages to see last years entries. Judge Barbara Jenkins will be joining us via zoom.