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Next Wednesday 11 December we have Round 2 of the Print Competition. This was due to have been judged by Ralph Snook, however he is about to slope off to Botswana and has persuaded Pete McCloskey APAGB FRPS to swap judging duties; he will now fulfil Pete's booking to judge Round 4 in April. Pete is a well known judge on both the national and international circuits and also sits on RPS distinctions panels and helps with their distinctions advisory days.
It promises to be a grand evening.
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All members of BPS are welcome to the DI meetings, the next one is on Monday 9 December. These meetings are an ideal platform to show off what you have been doing in photography to fellow members and ask for their comments, criticism, praise or help on any problems you may have with your images. You can also check out how your images will look on the big screen for any competitions you may be thinking of entering. Please bring your images as prints or on a memory stick in JPG format, sRGB colour space, ANY size in a folder of your name (which helps in organising the projection). If there is any spare time, we can take a look at a CD or part of it on night-time photography.
The DI meetings have also been a platform for learning new techniques and skills in digital imaging through talks, demonstrations by more experienced members and also few hands-on workshops. As the level of expertise, type of software used whether Photoshop, Lightroom etc. and also the Windows and Mac platform is now so varied among members that it is getting hard to organise talks or events to interest everyone. So, I need feedback, lots of it, to help me organise something which may interest you. Please send me your thoughts on what you would be interested in future by email (dig@bristolphoto.org.uk) or just talk to me at Wednesday meetings.
Hope to see you on Monday.
Ashwin Chauhan
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Advanced Warning: Wednesday, 18 December, is the highlight of the Bristol social calendar - the annual BPS Christmas social. The Membership Secretary has asked me to publish the following words:
It's that time of year again, when the great and the good convene for chat, food and (probably) a drink or two. No doubt all the 'old hands' will be there, but, if previous years are anything to go by, very few of the newer members will join us.
It does give people a chance to chat for more than the few minutes during the Wednesday coffee breaks, or at the end of a meeting, when the designated 'locker-up' is pointedly looking at the clock. It's also quite good if you want to pick someone's brains or just have a good old gossip.
Why not come along? You may enjoy it and all it will cost you is a single plate of food or the equivalent in nibbles, biscuits etc or drink. Everything is shared, so there's no need to bring a turkey and all the trimmings or a case of champagne.
I promise not to make everyone wear their badges, so do come along if you can.
Carol
Membership Secretary
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BPS will be taking part in the annual WCPF Inter-Club Digital Projected Image Competition (DPIC) on Sunday 9 February. The event will be held at the Exeter Corn Exchange, tickets are on sale now - click here to buy your tickets.
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A date for your diary: BTW will be hosting a "Practical Exercise in Mounting" (presumably not the carnal variety!) on Tuesday 28 January at 7.30pm. This will be a hands-on evening when all the mysteries surrounding print mounting will be explained and demonstrated. Bring along a small print (max 7" x 5") to play with.
A visit to Steve Russell Studios has been arranged for the evening of 27 Feb 2020 - time to be advised. There is a limit to numbers so a "pecking order" will be set up nearer the time.
Further details of both events closer the date.
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The 2020 Bristol Salon is now open for entries. 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 nearly 70 different countries. For the first time since 1993, we are including two print sections!
Entrants may submit up to 16 images across 4 digital sections (Open, Monochrome, Photo Travel & Nature) and, new for 2020, 8 prints in 2 print sections (Open & Monochrome). These are put before a panel of selectors who pick the top 20% to 25% or so to be accepted. Entry for BPS members is free as long as we receive your entry before 18 January, after that you will have to pay the full fee.
To help you with your entry there is a short tutorial that can be downloaded by following this link, all other details are on the BPS website. When entering, be sure to tick the box on the first page of the entry system to say that you are a BPS member and fill in your BPS membership number which you will find at the top of this newsletter. When you get to the payment page at the end, click ALREADY PAID.
Here's hoping that we see a rush of entries, but in the meantime if you have any queries, feel free to email me at chairman@bristolsalon.co.uk
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world-renowned exhibition from the Natural History Museum – is back at M-Shed until 4 May with 100 new images. Now in its 55th year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year presents the most arresting and spectacular photography of our natural world. Encounter the beauty and fragility of wildlife, see fascinating animal behaviour and get to know extraordinary species. You’ll discover the surprising – and often challenging – stories behind the images during a time of environmental crisis.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind showcasing the world’s most astonishing sights for more than 50 years. Launching in 1965 and attracting 361 entries, today the competition receives 48,000 entries from 100 countries.
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Knightshayes Trophy 2020
Entries are invited from Members of WCPF Clubs for our Annual Competition to win the superb Knightshayes Trophy for a year.
Members may enter a maximum of TWO PRINTS - Hand in prints on Sunday 9 February 2020 at the Exeter Corn Exchange DPIC Comp.
THERE IS NO FEE FOR ENTERING PRINTS
Rules – prints mounted on 50 x 40 cm card, on reverse Title, Author’s Name, & Club.
Please see Pete Howell, who will be able to take your prints to Exeter.
Further details an entry form can be found by clicking here.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A JUDGE OR ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE JUDGING PROCESS?
LEARN THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS BY ATTENDING THE NEXT WCPF JUDGING SEMINAR
Date: Saturday 25 April 2020.
Venue: Wicklea Academy, Wick Road, St Anne’s, Bristol, BS4 4HR. Hosted by the Reflex camera Club.
Time: 9.30am for a prompt start at 10.00am: estimated finishing time is no later than 5.00pm.
Catering: Please bring your own food. Breaks for complimentary teas and coffees will be scheduled.
Costs: The course is provided by the WCPF at a subsidised price of £10 per head
Tutors: John Tilsley and other members of the WCPF Judging Panel.
Course Content:
1. The Requirements of a Judge.
2. Looking at Images, an approach to judging.
3. Introduction to Judging, practical sessions to give individual experience of the judging process.
4. Assessment of those wishing to join the WCPF list as a Newly Qualified Judge.
The seminar is open to all and there is absolutely no obligation to become a judge. Judges require a unique skill set and part of the day is discovering if you have what is required.
Attending the Seminar is the first step in the process and the judging panel provide mentoring for those who want to proceed further.
Applications: We try to do as much administration as possible via the internet if you are interested in attending an application form can be obtained from me, dijohn.tilsley@waitrose.com - the return of this with a payment of £10 will secure you a place.
Application is on a first come first served basis and the seminar is limited to 24 people. If you don't have access to the internet application can be made by post to John Tilsley, 2 Grove Barn, Martinstown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JP. 01305 889495.
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Registration is now open for The UK’s biggest photography show, 14 - 17 March 2020 - Full details here. |
We welcome the following new members:
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Download Issue 72 of Photography News here. |
RPS - Paintworks. Extracts from the latest RPS schedule of events:
Sugar Paper Theories Jack Latham
Until 22 December
Using the most controversial murder investigation in Icelandic history, photographer Jack Latham explores the fundamental relationship between photography and truth. This is the first UK showing of Sugar Paper Theories, opening at the RPS,
to coincide with the release of a new, updated edition, of Latham’s multi award-winning photobook.
The Royal Photographic Society
RPS House
337 Paintworks
Arnos Vale
Bristol BS4 3AR
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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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If you have anything to sell, or you're looking for something to buy, just let me know and I'll include it here. Please bear in mind, we only advertise items for BPS members.
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WEX/Calumet Workshops At Unit 13 |
Wild Arena|Macro moth photography Canon
Tuesday 10 December, 10am - 1pm OR 2pm - 5pm £30
These nocturnal creatures are a great way to learn macro-wildlife photography.
During the workshop, Wild Arena will present and demonstrate the fundamentals of macro photography and capturing stunning shots of wildlife close up.
We will cover a variety of topics including:
- The choice & use of macro lenses
- Keeping things in focus
- The creative use of depth-of-field
- Managing movement in the images with shutter speeds.
You will then have the chance to put these techniques into practice and get up close and capture these intricate insects. The moths will be displayed under photographic lighting and woodland dioramas, creating a real-world look indoors.
The sessions are ideally suited to customers using DSLR/Mirrorless cameras and we usually have some demonstration lenses available to try out on the day if you do not already own one.
With group sizes of a maximum of 12 delegates and the convenient and comfortable setting of Unit13, these days are great value for those photographers wishing to develop their skills in macro and close-up.
Full details on all of these workshops can be found here.
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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 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 visit the Members' Area of the BPS website where you can register any changes using the on-line form provided; this form can also be used for change of address, email etc.
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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:
Username - 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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