NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, 19th August at 8pm upstairs at the Bell Inn
“Out of Africa”: a talk by John Nathan ARPS
John is coming in person – he’s been twice before and expectations are high for another exciting presentation.
He says “I am a retired GP and photography has been my hobby for more than 50 years. I have been a member of The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) for 45 years. I obtained the LRPS in the 80s, then the ARPS in travel in the 2010s. I have travelled all over the world – and my pictures are of travel with an emphasis on wildlife.
I have travelled to the Arctic and Antarctic, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
I have written several articles for the IRIS magazine for the nature group of the RPS.
One article titled “Out of Africa” was published in the RPS journal in 2008.
I have been a member of Tandridge Photographic Society for 25 years and have been a speaker and SPA judge, though I gave up judging 2 years ago.
This presentation will include photographs of the above African countries, and will consist mainly of wildlife, but also churches and architecture and will try to convey a feeling of each country.”
Visitors will be very welcome to join us for a £6 fee. Please sign up on Eventbrite https://www.
LAST MEETING (July)
Members’ photos of Hampton
Members looked at 42 digital photos of Hampton taken at different times of the year and at different locations, mostly along the Thames. It was hard to whittle them down to just over half that number but, after a long process of selection by a vote of hands and much discussion, we got there and they were sent to The Hampton Society for use in their 2027 calendar.
Christmas competition theme: after the meeting, we discussed a theme for this year’s competition to be held on 16th December and chose Shadows.
WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER MEETING
Members’ digital photos
Members are invited to show up to 8 of their own images, any subject, possibly of their latest holidays and travels, with running commentary, discussion and questions from the audience. Visitors are welcome to come and see what we do.
SURREY PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION (SPA)
The annual SPA Individual Print & PDI Competition will be taking place on 24th October and you have to be there or your entries will be disqualified. It is a great opportunity to see what other clubs do and mingle. Images need to be uploaded by 3rd October. The SPA website gives details plus Rules: https://surreypa.org.uk/wp-
EXHIBITIONS
The Photographers’ Gallery off Oxford Street, London, has an interesting sounding exhibition on, ending on 27th September: Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now
The National Portrait Gallery exhibition “Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait” is on until 6th September 2026 Link
Meantime, we look forward to seeing many of you on Wednesday evening upstairs in The Bell Inn. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact chairman@
Best regards,
Penny Westmoreland
Hampton Hill Photographic Society