Travel Group e-news
e-news 62 February 2024
Travel
The Travel Group is very active and welcomes all RPS members. We enjoy hearing members' ideas, seeing new images in the galleries, learning from one another and meeting when possible.
All RPS members are welcome to join the Travel Group.
The Group was formed in 1990 to promote the enjoyment and understanding of travel photography: of trying to capture the spirit of places we visit and, through photography, sharing that spirit with others. The Group provides a forum where members can improve their knowledge and exchange views regarding travel photography and related issues.
The Group is at its liveliest and most effective when there is discussion involving a wide range of members.
Travel Log past issues
Winter 2023
Travel Image of the Year 2024
Bodnath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal by Weng Sang Wong ARPS was selected by Jay Charnock FRPS
as the 2024 Travel Image of the Year.
Jay was impressed by the stillness at the centre of this image, embodying the central stillness saught by all Buddhists. Yet the busyness and noise around the central figure cannot be ignored, giving a very clear sense of place.
Best of the Best Monthly Winners 2023
Lesa working in Japan by David Cummings
Selecting this as the best of the monthly competition winners for 2023, our judge, Jay Charnock FRPS said:
This is timeless. We know it was taken in 2023 but it could have been taken in the 1920s, 1930s or any time since. And it appealed to me because its timelessness and simplicity tell a story. The image is very carefully and cleverly put together with the photographer absolutely central looking through to the mountains beyond. It's deceptively simple and appealed to me because it is so atmospheric.
Kenya 2024
Organised by Alison Mees Photography, exclusively for the RPS Travel Group
Staying at small tented camps in the conservancies which Alison knows well.
Future Events from the Travel Group
Future Travel Group Events
Recent Events from the Travel Group
Follow this link to recordings of online talks and reports of some activities
Our Committee
Watch this space for details of the new committee elected at our Spring Meeting
The benefits of joining the Travel Group
All RPS members are welcome to join the Travel Group.
The Group was formed in 1990 to promote the enjoyment and understanding of travel photography: of trying to capture the spirit of places we visit and, through photography, sharing that spirit with others. The Group provides a forum where members can improve their knowledge and exchange views regarding travel photography and related issues.
The Group is at its liveliest and most effective when there is discussion involving a wide range of members.
- Travel Log Each member of the Travel Group receives the group’s publication - Travel Log -twice a year.
- JRNY magazine digital subscription Every member of the Group is entitled to a complimentary digital subscription to JRNY - an annual value currently of £24.
- Lively discussion Regular Share and Chat sessions online where members from all over the world share images and experiences
- Spring Event There is an annual Spring Event where wellknown photographers with recognised skills in Travel Photography are invited to speak.
- Specially organised photographic trips We believe shared experiences are important and a number of trips of differing durations are organised each year
- Online presentations The Group organizes a number of online presentations where Travel Photography professionals share their skills and experiences
- e-news The Travel Group e-news is published about six times a year with news of members' achievements and activities.
- Competitions All members are invited to participate in Group competitions
You can join the Travel Group for just £15 per year as an add-on to your RPS subscription.
If you are a member of the RPS and wish to join the Travel Group, please click here and follow the below instructions:
- If you're not already logged in it will ask you to
- Select the Travel Group from the list that comes up
- Click 'Add to Basket' on the right-hand side
- Check the basket, tick to agree the Terms and Conditions and click 'Pay Now'
- Complete the payment process and then the Travel Group membership will be added to your account
- You'll be able to see your group membership on your dashboard page when you log in