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Next week our speaker is Barbara Jenkin ARPS GMPSA/p SPSA EFIAP/d3 BPE5* who will be presenting her talk called "Tutus, En Point and Beyond"
This is what Barbara has to say about herself and her talk:
I have been interested in photography for over 60 years, When I retired in 2007 the hobby became a passion and an obsession. At this point I began working towards distinctions and began entering salons.
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This opened my eyes to different genres, and I started to try new areas of photography. My first experience of ballet and dance photography was in 2016, and I immediately saw the potential of this genre, as I explored this and worked on developing my skills I began to merge dance with other genres. My creativity went into overdrive!! I will be taking you through my journey in Dance Photography.
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You can see more of Barbara's work by following this link:
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ZOOM
Login details:
- Wednesday 20 November @ 19.30hrs
- Login: Click HERE
- Meeting ID: 839 8398 9749
- Password: 697885
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Print Competition - Round 2 |
The closing date for the second round of this season’s print competition is Wednesday, 20 November and there is a box awaiting your entries on the stage in Unit 13.
We had a good entry for round 1 and hope to see just as many – or even more – prints this time.
Please remember that:
Club level entrants may submit a maximum of 3 prints in each round. Intermediate and Advanced entrants may submit a maximum of 2.
Prints awarded by the judge earn points. Across the four rounds these points are accumulated. Trophies are presented in each of the 3 levels (Club, Intermediate, and Advanced) to the holders of the highest number of points at the end of the four rounds.
Prescribed Topic Challenge
For entrants at all levels, one of your 3 or 2 images may be submitted for an optional Prescribed topic challenge in each round. These will be judged together, regardless of the entrant’s level. This entry must be identified by ticking the box on the print label. Points gained for the Prescribed topic will also accrue to the entrant’s score at the appropriate level.
A separate tally of Prescribed scores will be kept, with an award for the winner at the end of the season.
Labels
You can download labels for your prints from the BPS website homepage under About Us - see last week's newsletter for details (Competition Rules - easier to Find Location). Under Competition Rules & Information, go to Competition Closing Dates and find the download links at the foot of the list.
Digital Copies
It’s essential that you supply a digital copy of each print you enter. This should be the same size as for the PDI competitions – 1600 x 1200 – but there is no need to give any other information than your name and the title. You don’t need to add your membership number or level of entry. Please upload the digital copies of your prints via this link: bristolphoto.org.uk/printsupload
The judge for Round 2 will be Leigh Preston MPAGB, EFIAP and the optional Prescribed topic is Monochrome.
David Alderson
Print Competition Secretary
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| 20 Nov |
Barbara Jenkin |
Creative |
| 27 Nov |
Sandie Cox - Judge |
PDI Competition - Round 2 |
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Distinctions Advisory Evening |
To all members - a date for your diary.
The next meeting of the Distinctions Advisory Group will be held at the Clubrooms at 7.30pm next Monday 18 November, when advice will be given by Pete McCloskey FRPS, Andrew Marker FRPS and Ralph Snook ARPS to anyone wishing to, or in the process of, applying for photographic distinctions.
These evenings are primarily targeted at those aiming for RPS or PAGB distinctions, but anyone aiming for a photographic distinction is welcome.
If you are already well on the way down your chosen path or just thinking about dipping your toe in the murky waters of photo distinctions, you are welcome. Bring along your pictures (PDI or prints) and you can receive suggestions and advice about your next step forward.
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Last Saturday saw the 2024 Kingswood Salver Panel Competition being held at West Monkton Village Hall, Monkfield Heath near Taunton. Several intrepid members of BPS ventured south on the M5 to represent the Society, namely Mike Martin, Steve Field and Rachel Domleo.
This proved to be a very successful day for BPS with Rachel winning the Vivien Croucher Award for the best individual image of the day for her image titled "Farrier's Hands" and BPS taking the overall title and Kingswood Salver for their panel. Below you can see Rachel and Mike holding the silverware:
Our entry, "Hands on", comprised prints by (L to R) Rachel Domleo, Ashwin Chauhan, Linda Meaton, Simon Caplan & Mike Martin and is shown below:
The final overall results were:
Kingswood Salver (5 prints)
1.Bristol PS ‘Hands On’
2. Mid Somerset CC ‘Rust in Peace’
3. Dorchester CC ‘Cleared for Landing’
HC Trowbridge CC ‘Designed by Nature’
HC Honiton CC ‘Shades of One - A Monochrome Story’
HC Liskeard & District CC ‘White Stuff’
HC Lincombe Barn CC ‘Wetland Birds’
Vivian Croucher Memorial Plate (Individual)
1. Rachel Domleo, Bristol PS ‘The Farrier’
2. Sarah McNulty, Dorchester CC ‘Black Tailed Godwit Touchdown’
3. Shaun Martin, Lincombe Barn CC ‘First Dip’
HC Don Gundell, Tyndale PC ‘Pomegranate’
HC Steve Varman, Tyndale PC ‘Beetroot’
HC Susan Buckland, Dorchester CC ‘Spoonbill Landing’
HC Lynda Piper, Honiton CC ‘Veil of Mystery’
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DI Group - Practical Evening |
Further to last Monday's DI Practical Evening, I have received the following from Steve Field:
I don't know why I forgot to point out that there are "simpler" and less bank busting versions of the Longridge cutter I demonstrated on Monday night.
The Signature range is the same but without the movable guide. Ok, could still be considered on the expensive side but perhaps a solution worth considering?
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Click on ad for more details.
As you can see, the competition is already open with the key details being:
- Entry fee - £15 for an entry of up to 5 prints – these can be entered into one or more of the following categories – Mono, Colour, Nature.
- The competition is for new work, not previously accepted into International or BPE salons, any PAGB competition, OTHER THAN the 2024 Inter-Club PDI or 2024 Inter Club Print competition which are eligible.
- Prints must be un-mounted and on a full sheet of A3 paper (image can be any size on the sheet). Prints are not returned.
- Prints must be received by 3 December – Anyone wanting to avoid the cost or hassle of posting your entries, your un-mounted A3 Prints can be placed into the MOP box at the front of the clubrooms on any Wednesday evening at normal club meetings, or Mondays between 11am-2pm whilst PWD are meeting on or before MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER (to allow time for delivery before the cut off of 3rd December for receipt).
- You must also upload PDI copies (max 2400px along the longest edge) via the On-Line entry system (CMS) by the earlier date of 1 December 2024.
- Full details are available here - PAGB Masters of Print – The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain along with a link to the CMS system.
Important Information
GWPE - Steve will be returning prints to members after the Exhibition in December. If, however, you want to use the prints from the GWPE for MOP let Steve Field or Mike Martin know and they will sort out your print and put in the MOP box, above. Note this only applies to prints not accepted into the GWPE exhibition as MOP is for new un-exhibited works only.
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Southampton International Exhibition
Opening 17 November
Closing - 2 February
3 PDI Sections:
- Open Colour
- Monochrome
- Nature
3 Print Sections:
- Open Colour
- Monochrome
- Nature
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Southport National Exhibition
Closing - 3 January
4 PDI Sections:
- Open Colour
- Monochrome
- Nature
- Scapes
3 Print Sections:
- Open Colour
- Monochrome
- Nature
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
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Wildlife
Photographer of the Year 60 Until to 27
April Bristol Museum & Art
Gallery The world-famous photography exhibition
has arrived in Bristol! Celebrating its 60th year, this
incredible show features 100 stunning images of wildlife photography,
with thanks to the Natural History Museum in London. These photos capture
the amazing diversity of the natural world, showcasing fascinating animal
behaviour and curious species. Through powerful storytelling and
captivating visuals, the exhibition inspires visitors to appreciate the
natural world. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year
competition has been recognising exceptional talent since 1965. With
nearly 60,000 entries from over 117 countries, the winning images are
selected by international experts for their creativity, originality, and
technical brilliance.
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Amateur Photographer of the Year - Round 9 |
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NEW ROUND: Round 9 of the Amateur Photographer of the Year - APOY 2024 is upon us and the theme for this round is Travel - entry is open and closes 2 December.
Free entry code: APOY52668979
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NEW - Download Issue 367 PAGB eNews HERE. Includes report on PAGB Interclub Print Competition and loads more. Full results HERE
Download Issue 117 of Photography News HERE.
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Salon acceptances: Contrary to popular belief, I do not possess psychic powers and need you to tell me if you've had successes. If you want to blow your own trumpet (or someone else's), then this is the place to do it. Please let me know and I'll include details in a future issue.
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If you have any photographic items
for sale, drop me a line and I'll include it in the next newsletter.
Please make sure that you provide contact details, price and full
description of the sale items (pictures always help).
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IMPORTANT: Personal Detail Changes |
Please don't forget that if you change your
address (home or email), or gain additional photographic distinctions,
it would be appreciated if you could let the Membership Secretary know
so that she can keep her records up to date, this will also ensure that
you continue to receive your newsletters - please email all changes to membership@bristolphoto.org.uk.
The distinctions we have on record are those
shown at the top of this newsletter, please remember, if you don't tell
us we can't possibly know!
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