So, with November here, the days seem so short as the clocks have gone back, the light is already fading at four o’clock. We’ll I hope you have managed to get some fungi shots, there are still some about if you didn’t. It’s also been the time for the leaves changing colour, I’m not sure that it has been so spectacular as other years, with the weather being so mild, you might be lucky to still find a few trees not totally bare their leaves hanging on for that final big gust of wind to blow them off. On a plus side you don’t need to get up so early…

The “Critique Night” with Andy Smith tonight (07/11/2024) was a wonderful stress free way of having another set of eyes offer constructive comments on our photographs looking at the various elements such as lighting, colour, composition, sharpness and storytelling and gave us a new perspective on our photography. I believe we all learnt from each other’s photographs during the process. Once again, a big thank you to Andy. Reminder:  Due to the hall not being available, next weeks (14/11/2024) Invicta Cup Digital (R2) meeting which is being judged by Sally Sallet will be via a zoom call. Details of the zoom meeting will follow over the next few days.  

The following is the result of the Carey Roberts Print (R1) held on 24/10/2024 and Judged by Darren Woolway ARPS

The following is the result of the Reflex Cup Digital (R1) held on 03/10/2024 and Judged by Sally SallettARPS CPAG FIAP BPE3

The new season starts on 5th September 2024. Please bring yourself and any friends you may have. The night will be very informal just going through the season ahead. In case you have forgotten where we meet and at what time, please click on this link Where we meet – Reflex Photographic Club We look forward to seeing you there

Today at the Ross Cup Competition We came joint 10th (out of 24) with Faversham and Park Wood. We were only 1 point below Maidstone who are a very good club so we did well. Last time this event was run we were second from the bottom so a big improvement. Ross Cup write up on Results can be found here Ross Cup 2024 Results – Kent County Photographic Association (kcpa.co.uk)

Lorraine had this article published in the RPS Digital Magazine July 2024

It is with great sadness that I have been asked to inform you all of the passing of Chris Shore, our Life Vice President, Past President, Judge and friend, on Monday 15th July. He will be sadly missed by Helen and the rest of his family ,and all who knew him. Please if you have any messages let me know, I will be happy to pass them on to Helen for you. Tracy tracyhughesphotography@gmail.com Sad News ; Chris Shore FRPS MPAGB EFIAP BPE5* – Kent County Photographic Association (kcpa.co.uk)