BPS Newsletter - Issue 131 18 March 2015 |
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Next week is the final round of the Projected Image Competition which is being judged by Colin Harrison FRPS MPAGB FBPE MFIAP. Colin is a well known judge on both the national and international exhibition circuits and brings his own style of judging so this should provide an interesting and entertaining evening.
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BPS has just taken part in the PAGB GB Cup which is probably the biggest interclub photographic competition in the world. Bristol came 45th out of 93 clubs in the Nature Section and 27th out of 110 clubs in the Open Section. The full results can be found by following this link. BPS individual results are shown below:
NATURE
| Peregrine Falcon - Greg Duncan - 9 |
| Bobcat on the Run - Val Duncan - 12 |
| Orb Web Spider with Wasp - Ann Mead - 11 |
| Small Skipper Drinking Nectar - Ann Mead - 9 |
| Elephants Running to Water - Barry Mead - 12 |
| Great Egret - Barry Mead - 9 |
| Leaping Red Squirrel - Mary Pears - 13 |
| Male Red Grouse - Mary Pears - 12 |
| Australian Gannet with Chick 8 - Gordon Stirrat - 9 |
| Common Blues Mating - Steve Taylor - 12 |
OPEN
| A Man's Work - Ruth Brown - 11 |
| Early Snow on Wyoming Range - Greg Duncan - 12 |
| Mo Farrah's Shadow - Greg Duncan - 9 |
| Nereid - Val Duncan - 13 |
| Slam Dunk - Val Duncan - 10 |
| Arabesque - Val Duncan - 12 |
| Boys' Toys - Rob Gillet - 9 |
| Thousand Yard Stare - Drew Lawrence - 8 |
| HooDoo Dawn - Ann Mead - 11 |
| Three Dancers - Barry Mead - 12 |
| Three Dancers - Barry Mead - 11 |
| Ballerina Adjusts her Shoes - Derwood Pamphilon - 12 |
| In Hold - Derwood Pamphilon - 13 |
| Father's Pride - Steve Taylor - 11 |
| School of Science - Andrew Wood - 12 |
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You can download Edition 134 of the PAGB eNews by following this link. This edition carries articles on the Data Protection Act and producing audio visual presentations, it also has some of the winning images from the recent GB Cup. |
You can download the latest edition of the Photography News magazine by clicking here. |
Bristol Parks & Green Spaces
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The University of the West of England is taking part in a project to record the green spaces and parks in Bristol as part of Bristol being the European Green Capital year 2015. The Digital Photographic Archive will become part of a permanent part of this project and involves the creation of a digital archive of photographs of these areas. A selection of images from the archive will be chosen for a series of exhibitions and a touring exhibition at schools, libraries, and community venues. If you would like to submit images of your local park or green spaces, you can upload them using this link where you will find an upload form and further links to other digital media www.bristolparkhive.com |
The Photography Show takes place from 21-24 March 2015 at the NEC Birmingham, this event is the meeting place for aspiring photographers of all levels. With an incredible line-up of leading brands, show bargains, live demos and inspirational speakers, you’ll enjoy a great day out dedicated to all things photography. You'll also be able to get expert advice from all the leading brand representatives. Visit photographyshow.com. Use code EOSTPS15 to get an exclusive discount on your ticket. (Applies to adult tickets only and expires 18/03/2015)
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Bristol Salon Presentation
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Don't forget, this year's Salon presentation is not at QEH, it will now be held at the clubrooms on 25 March and is primarily for BPS members. There will hopefully be a second show at the new clubrooms on a Sunday afternoon after we have moved (date yet to be fixed) which will be open to all. Obviously seating at West Mall is limited (60 max), so if you wish to bring friends and/or family then maybe it will be worth waiting until the showing at the new premises.
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Free Book - But You'll Need To Be Quick!
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Sorry this is a bit short notice, but the following is available as a free download if you do it today (Sunday):
"I thought you might like to know that I have arranged for my bestselling book “Essential Photoshop” to be available for FREE on the 14th and 15th March 2015 (here is the link to Amazon.co.uk). On these days you will be able to download this title for free from your local Amazon website. The book has gained a lot of positive 4 and 5 star reviews and has been a good seller since published so I am taking a financial risk by giving it away. What I hope is that the free offer reaches many photographers who will learn about and join the Lenscraft website.
If you can find a moment to share this news with others I would be extremely grateful. Pass on the email, post it on Facebook, Tweet it, mention it in forum discussions. Any sharing of the news would be really appreciated.
I hope you can take advantage of the offer.
Robin Whalley of Lenscraft"
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Monday 16 March sees the start of the new residents parking scheme in Clifton so members are advised to go to the City Council's website to see how the new scheme will affect them over the transition period from the commencement of the scheme and the move to Montpelier. You can see a more detailed view of the actual proposals by clicking here for the Clifton South proposals and here for the Clifton North proposals. There is no doubt that this is going to hit us hard, but we will hopefully be leaving all of this behind very shortly. |
BPS members did well at last week's Southampton International Salon judging, with Sue O'Connell winning yet another award (Southampton CC Certificate). The full list is shown below:
| Photographer |
Acceptances |
Award |
| David F Cooke ARPS EFIAP |
7 |
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| Sue O'Connell ARPS EFIAP DPAGB |
6 |
SCC Certificate |
| Barry Mead FRPS EFIAP/g MPAGB |
5 |
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| Ann Mead EFIAP |
3 |
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| Patsy Southwell ARPS EFIAP |
3 |
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| Derwood Pamphilon |
2 |
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| Keith Wood EFIAP/b DPAGB |
2 |
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| Beryl Heaton ARPS EFIAP CPAGB |
1 |
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| David Southwell ARPS EFIAP |
1 |
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In addition to the above, Barry and Ann Mead both gained HMs in the Greater Lynn International in the US.
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. |
Does anyone have a Smart Media (card) reader (languishing at the bottom of a drawer or at the back of a cupboard) that your esteemed Membership Secretary could borrow following the discovery of a cache of SM cards? Sadly, she has no method of telling what is on them and is loath to spend hard earned money on a reader if they prove to be empty. If you can help, please contact Carol (0117 924 1338) or have a word next Wednesday evening. |
Items will remain in this section for one month from the date of insertion or until notification of sale, whichever is the sooner.
Please let the newsletter editor know if/when any of the items listed are sold.
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If you have something photographic that you want to sell, let me have the details and I will circulate them to a captive audience of photographers through the Newsletter - send to the usual address.
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If you have anything you think other members would like to know about, such as exhibitions, special events etc. please let me know at newsletter@bristolphoto.org.uk
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