We were treated to an array of great wildlife images from around the globe in this fascinating talk. From frogs of the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia, to buzzards on our own doorstep, there were plenty of captivating images to inspire us all. The idea that to be a wildlife photographer you have to own a long (and expensive) lens was quashed with Des’ many wide-angle lens shots. His kit list is far smaller than most would expect, then again who wants to carry a heavy bag around a rain forest in tropical heat! It was evident by the end of the talk that to take great wildlife images, you have to understand your subject, simply owning all the latest expensive gear isn’t enough. And whilst many of his images were taken abroad, he also showed what amazing wildlife is here in our own back yards. www.captivatingnature.co.uk

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Q: Competition results – camera phone

A great night of images proving camera phones aren't just for taking the meter readings! Well done to John Wesson for his overall winning image 'Cappagh Dawn' shown above. Other high scoring images: [caption id="attachment_854" align="alignnone" width="940"] Score: 20. Oswestry Aquaduct by Tony Pedley[/caption] [caption id="attachment_860" align="alignnone" width="940"] Score 20. Fountains Abbey by Paul Cooper[/caption] [caption id="attachment_859" align="alignnone" width="937"] Score 20. Decay by Paul Cooper[/caption] [caption id="attachment_857" align="alignnone" width="940"] Score 19. Beentee Dawn by John Wesson[/caption] [caption id="attachment_856" align="alignnone" width="940"] Score 19. Above and Beyond by Dan Deacon[/caption]

Q: First meeting of the new season!

Thanks to David Couldwell for his interesting talk. With a vast array of different types of photography we learnt everything from the rules of shooting motorbike racing, with regards to selling images to magazines, to what stock photography websites will and won’t accept and what does and doesn’t sell … plus much more besides. This was our first meeting back in what will be a entire season held online via Zoom. OK, there’s no tea and biscuits (apart from those you buy yourself!) and no post meeting pint but we might be grateful of the comfort of our own sofas when winter comes and the weather turns bad!

Competition results – camera phone
Competition results – camera phone

Club News, Competitions

Competition results – camera phone

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Photoshop 2021 – latest features
Photoshop 2021 – latest features

Training

Photoshop 2021 – latest features

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The YouTube video below talks about all the key new [...]

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Des Ong lecture
Des Ong lecture

Club News, Reviews, Wildlife Photography

Des Ong lecture

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We were treated to an array of great wildlife images [...]

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Member commended in the 2020 LPOTY competition
Member commended in the 2020 LPOTY competition

Awards, Club News, Competitions, Member news

Member commended in the 2020 LPOTY competition

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A big congratulations to Melbourne Photographic Society’s Simon Pearce for [...]

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Arts Melbourne Gallery – Wildlife in Focus
Arts Melbourne Gallery – Wildlife in Focus

Local Events

Arts Melbourne Gallery – Wildlife in Focus

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An exciting new exhibition, Wildlife in Focus, opens at the [...]

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Bill Ward – a class act
Bill Ward – a class act

Club News, Reviews

Bill Ward – a class act

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Melbourne Photographic Society were treated to a very interesting and [...]

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First meeting of the new season!
First meeting of the new season!

Club News, Reviews

First meeting of the new season!

By Admin|2020-10-25T07:15:47+00:00September 17th, 2020|Club News, Reviews|

Thanks to David Couldwell for his interesting talk. With a [...]

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MPS Member Gains FIAP Distinction
MPS Member Gains FIAP Distinction

Awards, Competitions, Member news

MPS Member Gains FIAP Distinction

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Congratulations to society member Alastair Moore who has recently been [...]

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2020 annual competition results
2020 annual competition results

Competitions

2020 annual competition results

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Themed competition results – Book and album covers
Themed competition results – Book and album covers

Competitions

Themed competition results – Book and album covers

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The theme for this years competition was book and [...]

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