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Weather and photography
Date: Saturday, 22nd November 2008
Time: 10.30
Location: Lecture Theatre 342, Mechanical Engineering Building, Imperial College, London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ
Email: susandrew@rmets.org
Info:

Since its invention more than 150 years ago, the impact of photography on meteorology has been immense. Recent advances in digital imaging technology have increased both the availability and portability of high-quality cameras, making the capture of even the most difficult meteorological subjects easier than ever. This Royal Meteorological Society Saturday meeting aims to cover many of the varied and interesting aspects and applications of surface-based photography to meteorology at all levels from beginner to advanced, and includes presentations from many of the leading exponents of weather-related photography in the United Kingdom today:

· Roger Coulam – noted severe weather photographer and veteran of many years storm-chasing in the United States
· Storm Dunlop – author of Photographing Weather (Photographers’ Institute Press, 2007)
· Gavin Pretor-Pinney – founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society and author of two popular best-selling books on clouds, The Cloudspotter’s Guide and A pig with six legs
· Malcolm Walker – chairman of the Society’s History Group and an expert on early meteorological photography
· George Anderson – photographs editor for Weather

There will also be shorter sessions by three leading meteorological photographers, who will provide details, tips and practical examples of their weather-related photography, both film and digital, aiming to educate, enthuse and encourage you to take your own pictures.

The day will conclude with a panel session consisting of all the day’s speakers: audience participation is actively welcomed! This is your chance to put your questions to the experts.
The meeting will be chaired by Philip Eden, Vice President RMetS.

Provisional agenda

10:30 am – Registration
Introduction and welcome - Philip Eden, Vice President
Malcolm Walker - Some of the best meteorological photographs ever taken: the work of the pioneers pre-1930
Storm Dunlop - Photographing Weather
George Anderson - Photographing for Weather and the Society Calendar

LUNCH

Roger Coulam – ‘Storm Light’ - Extreme Weather photography
Gavin Pretor-Pinney - A Pig with Six Legs and Other Clouds, from the Cloud Appreciation Society
Stephen Burt -My weather photography
John Mason - My weather photography
Richard Griffith - My weather photography
Panel discussion and audience questions
Preview and launch of the Society’s 2009 Calendar

5.20 pm – Meeting close

Make it a family day out …
Why not combine the meeting with a day’s Christmas Shopping in London for the rest of the family?
Registration details
The cost of this meeting will be £10 for Royal Meteorological Society members, £15 for non-members. This includes morning and afternoon tea/coffee/soft drinks. Lunch is not provided, however there are numerous places to eat within a few minutes walk of the venue, or you are of course welcome to bring a packed lunch.

All delegates will receive a complimentary copy of the Society’s 2009 Calendar, which will be launched at this event.

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