Events Programme: May 2012 4^th PHOTOGRAPHIC WALK as part of THE PEAK DISTRICT OUTDOORS FESTIVAL 2012. The second of three photo walks organised as part of local Walking Festivals. There will be much to see and photograph in this historic part of Derbyshire. It may be muddy, so wear decent footwear. Meet 2pm at High Peak Junction Car Park. Grid Ref: SK315561. 2.5 mile walk. We should be back to the Car Park by 5pm. Please let Jim Lambeth know if you intend to join the walk. 7^th BANK HOLIDAY – NO MEETING 8^th TECHNIQUES TUESDAY TBA – N&EMPF INTER CLUB PRINT CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 Venue & Date: TBA See N&EMPF Website or await announcement. Come along and cheer for Derby City! 14^th MONTHLY COMPETITION: CREATIVE - DIGITAL Judge: Chris Forster EFIAP 21^st DAV THOMAS – LANDSCAPE – A LARGE FORMAT Dav Thomas is a landscape photographer based in Sheffield, who mainly uses large and medium format film cameras. Based close to the Peak District National Park, Dav's photography encaptures the nature of this varied landscape as well as those further away from home, including Scotland, North Yorkshire and North Wales. Website here. 26^th DIMMINGSDALE PHOTO WALK as part of THE NAT. FOREST WALKING FESTIVAL 2012 The third photo walk in the series is to Dimminsdale where there is a real variety of landscapes and architecture of photogenic interest. Care will be needed as the walk passes deep holes and over 6-10 stiles. This will be a 2.5 mile leisurely walk. Meet at 10am at the car park at Spring Wood, near Staunton Harold Reservoir. Grid Ref: SK 379 220. Booking essential: Ian Hey 01283 228741 or 07701091477 28^th DENIS THORPE Hon. FRPS FBIPP – A LIFETIME IN PHOTOJOURNALISM Denis Thorpe was inspired by the magazine Picture Post and the early Magnum photographers. He worked on various morning and evening papers in the provinces before a long period with the Daily Mail. In 1974 he joined the staff of the Guardian where he covered assignments across the British Isles and did special reports in Europe, the Middle East, China, India, the Soviet Union and Japan during a 22-year career with the paper. Denis has won many international awards and has produced several books and exhibitions of his work. He has an Honorary Master of Arts degree for his photojournalism from the University of Manchester, and is a life member of the National Union of Journalists. 29^th INTER COUNTY CHALLENGE PRINT COMPETITION vs. NOTTINGHAM & NOTTS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY – NOTTINGHAM LEG Judge: Ian Pinn Created by Barry Thompson © 2009-2012 Derby City Photographic Club all rights reserved Made with Xara  1^st February 2012