There's not much in this week's newsletter because it is being written in the dark, during the Salon judging. Hopefully back to normal next week.

Next Wednesday is Round 3 of the Print Competition when the judge will be Martin Fry FRPS APAGB AFIAP AV-AFIAP.

The next studio event will be on Tuesday 28 February at 7pm. The model will be Maria O'Shea, who is returning by popular request. The Theme will be Victorian Gothic.

If you'd like to come along, please make sure that you sign up using the following link. Numbers are limited to 6 photographers on a first come first served basis, once 6 participants have been reached anyone else who signs up will go on a reserve list in case of either cancellations or will have priority on the next event. The cost will be £15 per photographer payable in cash on the day.

Closing Date

Wednesday 22 February is the closing date for Round 3 of the Projected Image Competition. Entries, as usual, to competitions@bristolphoto.org.uk; there won't be an immediate response to your entry if you get it in before the 19 February as Ken Clarke is away, but he will respond as soon as he's back.

Bristol Salon

There is still time to visit the Salon judging at the clubrooms this weekend. We will be judging Travel & Monochrome tomorrow, Sunday, and anyone is welcome to come along to watch.

From Our Correspondent

We have received this image of BPS member, Pete McCloskey, whilst on holiday in Burma. I am given to understand that Pete is pestering these small people in attempt to get them to buy drugs, I'm pleased to report that none of them bought any.

 

Dates For Your Diary

4 March	Closing date for WCPF Members' Exhibition - see item above
Until 5 Mar	Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016: at M Shed. The world-renowned wildlife photography competition from the Natural History Museum returns to M Shed with 100 stunning images; from balletic whales to lizard-chasing parakeets, urban visitors to fantastical landscapes, this year’s selection is strong on visual drama and narrative. Full details here.
1 April	WCPF AV 2017 on Saturday 1 April

If anyone has a A 24 or 28 mm lens, either Pentax K bayonet or M42 screw thread lying around and cluttering up your precious space and want to get rid of please contact Ashwin Chauhan on tel 01275 833568 or email a.chauhan@blueyonder.co.uk. "

 

Just in case you are wondering, it is about experimenting with a stargazer !

 

 

Olympus E-620 + 28-108mm f2.8-3.5 Pro-Zoom lens and HLD-5 Power Grip (incl 4 batteries). Never used. Bargain price of £250

Contact Harold Hurford - 01934 852878

 

Mike Bigger has the following for sale

• “Canon Speedlite System, Digital Field Guide” 3rd Edition by Michael Corsentino - £5.00

Mike also has the following filters, for which he is open to offers:

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.

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.

 

 

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