The syllabus lists the events that occur at meeting nights, various club excursions, dinners and trips, as well as the competition definitions (also listed below)
Calendar of Events
Download a printable version of the 2023 Syllabus which contains the calendar of events for the year
These events are also included in the website calendar (available on the home page or via the link above).
Both the printable syllabus and the online calendar are updated during the year as changes occur.
Competition Definitions
| February | Set Subject … Photojournalism |
| Story telling photographs such as are seen in the news media and periodicals, which may include documentary, contemporary life, illustrative, sport news or human interest. Entries shall consist of images with informative content and emotional impact, reflecting the human presence in our world. The journalistic (story-telling) value of the image shall receive priority over pictorial quality. In the interest of credibility, images that misrepresent the truth, such as those from events or activities specifically arranged for photography or of subjects directed or hired for photography, are not eligible. Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are removal of dust, scratches or digital noise, sharpening that is not obvious, and conversion to greyscale monochrome. Derivations, including infrared, are not eligible. | |
| March | Set Subject … Architecture |
| Architectural photography is a genre of photography that focuses on capturing photographs of buildings or structures. Hence, it also involves photographing the interiors and exteriors of buildings, bridges, structures, and cityscapes. It can show an individual detail, a whole building or an entire cityscape at any time of day or night. As long as it portrays part or all of a building or group of buildings, it is eligible. Human figures may be included but may not be a significant part of the image. | |
| May | Set Subject … Colour Purple |
| Share your best shot showcasing the colour purple as the main aspect of the composition. The colour purple can be found in various types of objects, from clothes, makeup, and accessories to flowers, landscapes, and architecture. Purple must be the predominant colour and any other colours must, even if significant in size, support its predominance, such as complementary colours. | |
| July | Set Subject … Autumn |
| Autumn is a time of leaf covered paths, morning mists, glistening, dew covered spider webs and crisp frosts. Autumn has a beauty all its own and offers many unique and exciting landscape opportunities. Your photos may capture anything from an autumnal landscape to one small element of seasonal beauty. It may include people, animals or other living creatures, but they must be only incidental within the scene, not the main focal point…. | |
| September | Set Subject … After Dark |
| Photographs of light and reflected light between sunset and sunrise. Some examples: • Star Trails • Light painting • Moonlight • Car headlights • Lightning • LED Light Panels or burning steel wool • Cities and architecture… | |
| October | Set Subject … Flower Photography |
| Images of flowers, a flower, or a significant part of a flower, but unmistakably a part of a flower. |