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Next Wednesday we are pleased to welcome Victoria Hillman who will be inviting us into the Wonderful World of Macro. Here is something about Victoria:
Victoria studied Zoology with Marine Zoology at the University of Wales, Bangor before going on to study for an MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation at Edinburgh Napier University.
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Nature has been a passion from an early age with photography following closely behind. She has developed her scientific and photographic skills alongside each other and although specialising in macro photography, Victoria does still photograph other wildlife. Victoria is a Manfrotto Ambassador and guide for NaturesLens and has contributed stills, video and articles to magazines, books and TV series including National Geographic and the BBC, with awards in various competitions.
Victoria published her first book Forgotten Little Creatures in 2017 bringing together photography with scientific and historical facts and is now continuing to work on the project and further books in the series.
In 2018 Victoria joined the judging panels for both British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) and Bird Photographer Of The Year (BPOTY).
 Snakes-Heads & Rainbows
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The closing date for the forthcoming Annual Print Competition is just 2 weeks away, Wednesday 15 May. The judge this year is Robert Harvey BA ARPS EFIAP MCIWEM CSci CEnv (no, I don't know what they stand for either!).
Full details of the competition and the rules can be found in your BPS Handbook p22 et seq.
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RPS Exhibition - Altered Ocean |
Over the Easter weekend I had the opportunity to visit the new home of The Royal Photographic Society now established here in Bristol.
The new building is situated on the newly developed part of the Central Trading Estate (now called Paintworks) and is opposite Arnos Vale Cemetery.
In the excellent RPS Gallery, the current 'Altered Ocean' exhibition (on until 23rd June) dwells with the problem of plastic pollution. But gradually the photographer Mandy Barker ARPS, with tremendous skill and creativity turns the subject matter into Art.
This is an exhibition not only for those interested in the plastic menace but also for anyone with an interest in creativity. Mandy Barkers pictures tend to be large (one floor to ceiling), one features 992 balls, and 769 of them footballs. It is a very colourful exhibition and would, I'm sure, also appeal to children who would enjoy looking for all the minute objects that go to make a sort of plastic soup.
It is an exhibition featuring both powerful and beautiful images, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Bob Faris FRPS
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You are invited to the Royal Photographic Society Celebration of Photography in Bristol on 18th May. It will be the first to be held in our fabulous, purpose-built auditorium at RPS House in the Paintworks.
Distinctions offer all the opportunity to develop their own ability and understanding of photography by applying for one of the three levels.
On the day you will be able to closely view print panels at all three levels, Licentiate, Associate and Fellowship.
We will also have successful applicants presenting their work and answering questions.
The speakers are:
Esme Lloyd LRPS who was 15 years old when she gained her LRPS in 2018.
Emma Delves Broughton FRPS - a published photographer who has had many book and magazine covers published over the years, along with images in glossy coffee table books.
To book you place please click on the link below
While you are there you might also want to take a look at our fabulous exhibition space which is currently featuring Mandy Barker’s Altered Ocean project.
A powerful exhibition that raises awareness about plastic pollution in the world’s oceans.
Free to members and £5 for standard ticket
We also have the Martin Parr Foundation next door!
We look forward to seeing you in May.
Andy Moore LRPS
Distinctions Manager
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Read the latest edition of Photography News here.
Download the latest edition (229) of PAGB eNews by clicking here
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Salon acceptances: BPS photographers are now achieving large numbers of salon acceptances and constraints on time and space mean we can't include them all. So please only advise of awards or other milestones.
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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Would all members please note: before you plan your shoot and book your model, you should check whether the studio/clubroom will be free. This can be done easily and at any time by viewing the Clubroom Bookings calendar in the Members' Area of the BPS Website. Bookings can (and must) be made by contacting Mike Bigger at bookings@bristolphoto.org.uk.
Log in details to the Members' Area are at the end of this newsletter.
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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, if they are wrong, please let Carol know.
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For those of you who aren't sure what MPAGB, EFIAP/s and many more such seemingly random collections of letters mean, just click here to download the list.
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If you have anything you think other members would like to know about, such as special events, exhibitions, photographic hints and tricks, etc. please let me know at bpsnewsletter@bristolphoto.org.uk
PLEASE NOTE: ALL COPY TO BE WITH THE EDITOR BY MIDNIGHT THURSDAY TO ALLOW FOR PUBLICATION (HOPEFULLY) ON FRIDAY MORNING
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Missed a Copy of the Newsletter?
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To view past editions of this Newsletter, please click on the following link and then select the date(s) you are looking for - BPS Newsletter Archive
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BPS Website - Members' Area "Log in"
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To enter the Members' Area of the BPS website you will need the following:
User Name - chatroom Password - pixels
If you have any problems getting into the Members' Area, please contact Carol, either by email: membership@bristolphoto.org.uk or by telephone: 0117 924 1338
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Bristol Photographic Society,
Unit 13, Montpelier Central, Station Rd, Bristol, BS6 5EE
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