Structural Quietude — Photographing Silence, a talk by Paulo Silva

Paulo Silva is a professional photographer based in Portugal "who believes that photography is not about chasing perfect conditions, it's about learning to breathe with the landscape". His approach is contemplative "inspired by painters like Caspar David Friedrich and by the quiet poetry of nature itself". In a world saturated with visual noise, photography has the unique power to capture what remains unsaid. In this presentation, professional landscape and architectural photographer Paulo Silva explores his philosophy of "structural quietude" through a fine art minimalist approach. Focusing on the art of long exposure, Paulo will share how he strips away the chaotic movement of water and light to transform coastal geometries and clean architectural lines into timeless, ethereal spaces. The talk will delve into the creative process of "photographing silence", from on-field visualization and precision filtration to his signature post-processing techniques aimed at achieving an organic, medium-format aesthetic. Here is the link to Paulo's website: https://paulosilvaphotography.... Terms for RPS Landscape Group online events: Cancellation by You: If you wish to cancel your booking PLEASE let the event leader / organiser know with as much notice as possible. If nothing else, this can avoid them delaying the start of the event while they wait for you. If you have paid for an event, please note that this fee/ticket price is non-refundable unless we are able to sell your place to somebody else. You are welcome to sell your place yourself but, again, PLEASE notify the event leader / organiser in advance of any change. Cancellation by us: Event leaders are asked to make plans for alternative activities or locations in the case of poor weather and, in most cases, events will proceed despite poor weather unless, in the view of the event leader, the weather will lead to unacceptable safety risks or very little chance of successful photography. It is inevitable, however, that occasionally an event will be cancelled for this or another reason beyond the RPS’s control. Occasionally an event may also be cancelled owing to lack of bookings. So if you wish to attend an event, don’t leave it till the last minute to book as it may be too late. If an event is cancelled we will give you as much notice as we are able and any payment by you to the RPS in respect of the event offered as a full refund. In the case of events cancelled because of lack of interest we will aim to give at least three weeks’ notice wherever possible. Please note we are NOT able to refund any associated or consequential costs including but not limited to travel, accommodation, insurance premium or other costs incurred by you in order to attend the event. Thank you RPS Landscape Group Committee