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Next Wednesday sees Round 3 of the Projected Image competition, when the judge will be our own Simon Caplan LRPS.
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ZOOM
Login details:
- Wednesday 29 January @ 19.30hrs
- Log in: Click HERE
- Meeting ID: 869 4110 5067
- Password: 126685
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Subject |
| 29 Jan |
PDI Round 3 |
Judge - Simon Caplan |
| 5 Feb |
Adrian & Jane Lines |
Folie a Deux |
| 12 Feb |
Barry Mead |
Creative Photography (ZOOM) |
| 19 Feb |
Print Comp R3 |
Judge - Roger Creber |
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Print Competition - Round 3 |
Don’t forget that the closing date for Round 3 of the Print Competition is next Wednesday, 29 January.
There is a box for your entries on the stage in Unit 13.
The Judge will be Roger Creber ARPS, DPAGB and the optional prescribed topic is Architecture.
David Alderson
Print Competition Secretary
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Parking - Important Information |
To anyone attending the Studio Group sessions on Mondays, WEX have asked that you do NOT park on their forecourt.
I suggest that we steer clear of the WEX carpark during their opening hours, these are:
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 9 am–5 pm
- Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
- Thursday 9 am–5 pm
- Friday 9 am–5 pm
- Saturday 9 am–5 pm
There are a few ‘visitor’ spaces elsewhere on the estate that can be used (ignore the "Private" notice, that's to stop train travellers using the estate for a cheap carpark). In the short term, the sizeable area in front of Unit 11, the unit vacated by Wolsely plumbing centre last year and to the left of Unit12, can be used.
When attending the clubrooms during the day, please be especially considerate to all of our neighbours - this applies to ALL meetings or visits to the clubrooms during daytime hours, not just the Studio Group.
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We have received the following plea from the Emmaus Bristol Homeless Charity:
I work for Emmaus Bristol, a fantastic homelessness charity based in Stoke Croft. We have 20 Companions, people who were formerly homeless, who live in our residence and work alongside us on our social enterprise projects : charity shops, house clearances & collections. We provide support, training and work experience. With Bristol having the highest rate of homelessness in the South West we provide a vital service.
We have an eBay shop where we sell donations to raise essential funds. We sell quite a lot of cameras which my husband (who is a member of Bath Photographic Society) helps to check and test. This is a BIG ask but I wondered whether your members may have cameras or accessories, in good condition, they no longer want that they would be happy to give us? It would make an amazing difference to us.
Let me know what you think. I look forward to hearing from you soon,
Katie Atherton
Online & Retail Assistant
Mob : 07780 479332
Backfields House, Upper York Street, Bristol
BS2 8QJ
Tel: 0117 954 0886
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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 on Monday 17 February, 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. However, the panel can give advice on printing if members want general advice on their work.
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.
If you require further details, please contact one of the panel directly:
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WCPF Interclub Competition |
STILL TIME TO GET YOUR TICKETS!!!!!!
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Bristol Salon 2025
Closing - 31 January - ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER
3 PDI Sections:
Open Colour, Monochrome, Nature
3 Print Sections:
Open Colour, Monochrome, Nature
Entry is free to BPS members*
* Not available to distance members, temporary members or photography course members.
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Time is running out to enter the 2025 Bristol Salon - It is open to ALL members and is your chance to have a go at one of the most important international photographic exhibitions in the UK - so come on, let's see a massive entry from BPS members this year - and don't forget that it's FREE. So, there are no excuses for not having a go!
Entrants may submit up to 12 projected images and 12 prints across the three sections (Open, Monochrome & Nature) in each category. These will be put before a panel of selectors who will pick the top 25% or so to be accepted. Entry for BPS members is free*.
PRINTS
For those entering prints these will be returned via Unit 13.
When entering your prints you have the choice of
- Hold
for collection
- Return
by mail
- Forward
to the Midland Salon (at no cost)
- Destroy
If you are not forwarding prints to the Midland, then please mark your choice as ‘Hold for Collection’. We can see this on the label attached to your print, and it makes them more easily identifiable.
If you mark them as Destroy, although we will look out for BPS prints there is always a chance they will be missed, and you will not get your prints back.
This is your chance to dip your toes in the murky world of international exhibitions without having to open your wallets! So, come on, get off your BTMs and let's see a load of BPS entries. In the meantime if you have any queries, feel free to email Ralph at chairman@bristolsalon.co.uk
The closing date is 31 January.
For those of you who aren't too sure what the Bristol Salon is: it is an international photographic exhibition that has been running since 1947 and is the largest exhibition of its type in the UK attracting entries from across the world.
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Southampton International Exhibition
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Closing - 30 March
5 PDI Sections
Open Colour, Open Mono, Creative, Nature, Scapes
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Click on poster for more details and to book tickets.
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NEW - Download Issue 372 PAGB eNews HERE.
NEW - Download Issue 119 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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