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The article discusses the photographic project and book "The Worcester Book," which involved the photographic documentation of the community of Worcester, England for one year and a day, from September 1, 2011 to September 1, 2012. The author notes that the project's 29 photographers, including Martin Addison, Ruth Bourne and Sara Bunn, recorded several important events such as the Queen's visit to the city, the day the city hosted the Olympic Flame, and the homecoming of troops. Photographs from the project are presented.

The author discusses various issues related to photography. Topics addressed include the relationship between photography, history and memory and the use of cloud computing services to store and organize photographic collections. Particular focus is paid to the historic photography collection housed at the Birmingham Central Library in England, which includes the Professional Archive, a collection of images by photographers such as Maurice Broomfield, Norman Childs, John Chillingworth.

The article discusses the history and significance of photographic degree shows held in Great Britain which showcase the work of graduating photography students. Information is also provided on several degree shows held at various British colleges in 2012 including Birmingham City University, Edinburgh College of Art and Glasgow School Art. Photography students mentioned include Sam Dransfield, Georgina Wood and Natalie Redford.

The article chronicles the history of photographic education at the University of Wales in Newport. While photographic education at the school began in 1912, it was not until 1973 that it began to bestow the Diploma in Documentary Photography. It is noted that the documentary photography course was started by the photographer David Hurn.

In a personal narrative, the author discusses his book "Olympic Coast," which features photographs of the English coastline between Bournemouth and Dartmouth, where the sailing events for the 2012 Summer Olympic games will be held.

The article discusses various topics related to photography, focusing primarily on the educational role of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) of Great Britain. The author says that his vision for the RPS is that it become the voice of photography in the global context. Also discussed are the books "Magnum Contact Sheets" by Kristen Lubben and "Daniel Meadows: Edited Photographs from the 70s and 80s" by Val Williams.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's goals as the Chair of Education for the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) including his desire to embrace digital technology, his ideas for promoting photography among a younger audience, and his plans for professional networking.

The article examines how the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) awards their Distinction levels. Topics discussed include a look at the one-on-one advising that photography applicants receive, how the RPS evaluates and assists with photographer's portfolio development, and the 25 percent increase in applicants the RPS has encountered since 2007.

The article discusses the changes to the Royal Photographic Society (RSP) of Great Britain's Distinction process that will take effect in 2012 and the deliberations that led to these changes. The RSP recommends the avoidance of reuse of evidence from a successful Licentiateship submission and it categorizes failure of candidates into referral, reapplication, or complete failure. It considers technology as central to the gathering of assessment data and is concern with the integrity of photographic image. The RSP also aims to make standards transparent.

The article focuses on the works by photographers and members of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) being evaluated for the RPS Distinction awards in Great Britain in 2011. The Fellowship Board has been assessing the works by several photographers including the Contemporary submission of Fellow of the RPS (FRPS) Donald Stewart, the Natural History submission of FRPS Praveen Kumar, and the Professional & Applied submission of FRPS Duncan Grove. The criteria for judging include the photographer's excellence and evidence of distinguished talent.

The author expresses his views on the status of Eastern photography on the Western perspective, and recommends several photobooks available in the British market in March 2011. He mentions how the British people's view of photography has changed through the book "Japanese Photobooks of the 1960s and '70s," by Ryuichi Kaneko. Other featured photobooks are "Felice Beato: A Photographer on the Eastern Road," by Anna Lacoste, "The History of Photography: From 1839 to the Present," by Beaumont Newhall, and "The Photobook: A History," by Gerry Badger.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of attending and taking pictures at the Chelsea Flower Show press day in England.

The article focuses on the author's views on the Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS) in Great Britain. He argues that the Fellowship assessment comprises so much more than what takes place in the camera. He believes that the applicant should see, think, and work as a photographer at the highest level. He explores the process of Fellowship assessment and mentions the distinction requirements and essential elements of a photograph.

The article considers the impact and diversity of the work of the new fellows with the Royal Photographic Society (RPS). Carol Tipping uses pre-Raphaelite paintings as a point of reference while Joseph Yeung creates his style using image manipulation. Simon Roberts presents a documentary photography through his book "We English" while Christine Westgate's work is also observed as documentary in character. Trevor Morrison shows his technical skills and expertise in his work with the British Army and those associated with the Armed Forces.

The article looks into the development of photography in Hong Kong and the Chinese style of taking pictures as compared to Western photographers. The Hong Kong Chapter of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) and the Greater China Photographic Society (GCPS) are established groups of organized photography in the country. Cultural and visual reference points in relation to photography are discussed. Also included are the exhibit called "Great Nation Arising: Forever Memory of Chinese" and several books in photography.

The author looks at digital photobook as a method of storing and showing photographs. He describes his return to the seaside and do photographs of his earliest childhood memories in a project he called Seaside. The photo constructions were reportedly made using compact digital cameras consist of between three and 100 or more individual images. Also, the work has an angle of view between 180 and 360 degrees and available through Blurb's online webstore.

The article discusses the Royal Photographic Society's (RPS) Fellowship, which is the highest distinction in the society. The Fellowship is awarded for excellence and distinguished ability, as well as originality or novelty of approach. It also cites the two aspects of photographic quality, namely, the objective, which is measurable and quantifiable, and the subjective, which concerns culture, emotion and style. It also cites the Fellowship assessment process.

The author focuses on Robert Frank's "The Americans" that was originally published in Paris, France in 1958 and by Grove Press in New York in 1959. "The Americans" is a compilation of 83 black and white photographs taken in 1955 and 1956 on trips across the U.S. and also included an essay by Jack Kerouac that offered an anti-establishment view at the U.S. The work is credited for altering the course of 20th century photography through its unique concept, style and theme.

The article reports that the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) awarded the Master course at La Scuola Romana di Fotografia in Rome, Italy with exemption status for RPS Distinctions, after determining that it closely resembled British courses already exempt from the Distinctions process. It is the first overseas program to receive this exemption. The article discusses the difference between Distinctions and exemptions.

The article profiles photographers:network:, an international group of photographers founded by Thomas Kellner who sees the medium as an art form with an intrinsic value. It mentions that among the 2009 entries were Olga Hoffman's "The Lonely Dinner," Qui Zhen's "Satan's Wedding" and Daniel Handal's "Mother and Child." It also notes that photographers:network is about collecting and sharing contemporary photography.

The article explains that role of the Distinctions Advisory Board (DAB) of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain in the process of selecting members and photographers deserving of special citations for their technical competence and excellence. The author details the three different levels of awards given by the organization which are Licentiateship, Associateship and Fellowship.

The article presents an interview with photographer Michael Hallett who shares his experience of autobiographical exhibition at Fenton House, his working style, and analysis of his career.

In this article the author offers observations on the Apple iPad tablet computer and reviews of some of its applications (apps). Particular focus is given to apps that apply to photographers. Apps evaluated include Figures & Fictions from the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Blurb app for mobile-storytelling.

An introduction is presented in which a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS) discusses the society's Multimedia and Narrative Distinction Panel and his insights on good practice, managing change and acknowledging member concerns.

The article provides information on the Imaging for the Creative Industries Qualification offered by the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) of Great Britain. Detailed information is presented on the various stages of qualification. The author notes that the highest level of qualification that can be attained is the Accredited Senior Imaging in the Creative Industries and Fellow.

Three brief personal narratives are presented in which the authors discuss their experience of knowing the late photographic historian and member of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) of Great Britain, Margaret Harker.

The article presents a brief explanation of the membership guidelines of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) of Great Britain, including information on the various levels of membership, such as Licentiateship and Associateship. A description of the RPS' Exemption process is also included.

The article presents an obituary for Geoffrey Crawley, a British pianist, linguist, chemist, inventor and editor.