To: Firstname Lastname
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A Message From The Chairman |
Last Wednesday saw us hold our first weekly programme meeting at Unit 13 for a very long time. A big thank you to the 31 members (plus the judge) who came. I’m sure that everyone, like myself felt that it was good to see people face to face again, and to view the images on a large screen amongst friends.
Of course, it was a hybrid meeting with a similar number of members viewing via Zoom, and our thanks go to Matt and Ken for the work they put in to make the evening a success. They did not do this alone, with a number of other Council members helping with testing out the equipment and arrangements.
There were some teething problems with the sound system, but these were resolved as the evening progressed. We now believe that from next week the teething problems will have been largely eliminated and the sound should be fine over Zoom.
It did become apparent that it is even more important running hybrid meetings that once the meeting has started that everyone watching on Zoom should make sure they are muted while the presentations are taking place. It would be appreciated if everyone could check this is happening in future.
This week we did not provide refreshments during the break, but we intend to do so from next week, so the usual tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. We will be encouraging members to avoid the dense queueing and congestion that can occur, and to either step outside (weather permitting) or return to the main area once they have their drinks, probably returning via the corridor rather than directly back to main hall.
This was the first step to getting ‘back to normal’ and we would like to see the number of attendees increasing as the weeks go by. We are not aware of anyone who felt unsafe this week, and we will work to make sure that things stay that way. It would be good to see more members attending and having the social contact that we have been missing. Plus of course, you get to see live full screen presentations, and something we have all missed - prints!
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please email them to:
Regards
Ralph Snook
BPS Chairman
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Generally
- Each booking is for one person only, please note that if you wish to book as a couple or a group, you will need to complete the form for each person.
- Booking is open for 1 week at a time and you will NOT be able to pre-book for future dates (i.e., book for more than one week).
- The maximum availability is 40 and once all spaces are taken, you will not be able to select a date/time to book.
- There is a cut off time of booking a slot, this is 4hrs before the start of any meeting/session (15:30hrs)
- We will use the same system for booking a place for any event where there is a BPS hybrid meeting at Unit 13
How to book
- Please follow the following link to make your booking. https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/BPSBooking@bristolphoto.co.uk/bookings/
- Keep a copy of the link for future bookings.
- If there a choice of session (DIG or BPS Meeting etc.), select the session/meeting you are looking to book a seat for.
- Select the date/time on the screen for the session/meeting.
- Fill in the name/email of the person attending (if attending as a couple - you need to complete the form again)
- Click on book - you will see a message if you have booked a seat.
You will receive an email confirming your booking and within that email you will get an iCal for your digital calendars, you will also be able to cancel your booking using the link provided in this email. These emails will be sent from BPSBooking@bristolphoto.co.uk
You will also receive a reminder email at least one day before any event.
Please only email webmaster@bristolphoto.org.uk if you have any technical issues in accessing the link to book, a manual entry can be made on your behalf with name & email of those wishing to make a booking (Note this will not override the max limit of 40 seats or guarantee you a seat). Do NOT email if there are no slots left and you are wanting to book a seat.
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Next Wednesday, we welcome Nick Jenkins ARPS AWPF to Bristol. Nick will be presenting his talk Miles and Miles of Fresh Air.
Nick is a Wales based professional photographer, and has carried out commissions for a number of organisations, including the AA, YHA, CADW and several local authorities.
His two qualifications are Associateships of both the Royal Photographic Society, and the Welsh Photographic Federation.
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His work is regularly purchased through Alamy and covers an eclectic mix of subjects from landscapes to nature and cites and towns.
Whilst his main love is landscapes he also photographs cities, towns, nature, coastlines - anything in fact that catches his eye.
Nick uses Nikon and Sigma camera equipment and Benro tripods and camera rucksacks. He is also partial to LEE Filters.
Meeting ID: 890 4929 4254
Passcode: 896298
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Projected Image Competition - Round 1 |
Round 1 of the 2021-22 Projected Image Comptetition was held last Wednesday and was judged by Les Loosemore ARPS DPAGB AWPF from South Wales. The results are as follows:
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| Sue Swift |
Transporting The Kids At A Music Festival |
1st |
| Lance Allen |
Racing Home To The Ladies |
2nd |
| Lance Allen |
Shelter For My Cygnets |
3rd |
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| INTERMEDIATE |
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| Jenny Wood |
Wasp Spider Spinning |
1st |
| Andy Tandy |
Sweet Temptation |
2nd |
| Matt de-Beger |
Supportive Team Mate, Tour Series (women’s) |
3rd |
| Howard Thomas |
Rainbow Colours In Log Pile |
HC |
| Ramesh Chauhan |
Rusting In Peace |
HC |
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| PRESCRIBED - RED |
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| Colin Dixon |
She Sees Only Red |
1st |
| Joanne Searle |
Waiting |
2nd |
| Barry Mead |
Dragon Lady |
3rd |
| Joe Jancar |
Post Office Red |
HC |
| Andrew Whettam |
Living In The Red |
HC |
| John Hudson |
Donnington Races 25 |
HC |
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| ADVANCED |
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| Graham Pears |
Young Starling Begging For Food |
1st |
| Alan Searle |
The New Born |
2nd |
| David Alderson |
Bathroom - Athelhampton House, Dorset |
3rd |
| Richard Kay |
Arctic Fox With Kittiwake |
HC |
| John Hudson |
N Ballet On Stage '1984' B |
HC |
| Derwood Pamphilon |
End Of Summer |
HC |
| Kevin James |
Liz From Purton |
HC |
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awarded in the prescribed section accrue in both the prescribed and class
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R2 |
R3 |
R4 |
TOTAL |
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| Colin Dixon |
4 |
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4 |
| Graham Pears |
4 |
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4 |
| Alan Searle |
3 |
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| Joanne Searle |
3 |
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3 |
| David Alderson |
2 |
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2 |
| John Hudson |
2 |
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2 |
| Barry Mead |
2 |
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2 |
| Kevin James |
1 |
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1 |
| Richard Kay |
1 |
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1 |
| Derwood Pamphilon |
1 |
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1 |
| Andrew Whettam |
1 |
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1 |
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| INTERMEDIATE |
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| Jenny Wood |
4 |
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4 |
| Andy Tandy |
3 |
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3 |
| Matt de-Beger |
2 |
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2 |
| Ramesh Chauhan |
1 |
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1 |
| Joe Jancar |
1 |
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1 |
| Howard Thomas |
1 |
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1 |
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| Lance Allen |
5 |
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| Sue Swift |
4 |
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| PRESCRIBED |
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| Colin Dixon |
4 |
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| Joanne Searle |
3 |
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| Barry Mead |
2 |
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| John Hudson |
1 |
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| Joe Jancar |
1 |
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| Andrew Whettam |
1 |
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First
Transporting The Kids At A Music Festival
by
Sue Swift
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First
Wasp Spider Spinning
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Jenny Wood
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Young Starling Begging For Food
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Graham Pears
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She Only Sees Red
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Colin Dixon
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Amateur Photographer of the Year 2021 |
Many of you will be familiar with this annual competition (mentioned in Newsletter 423 way back in February).Few of you will be aware that this year for the first time, participants can declare their membership of a Camera Club, where the efforts of the entire membership are aggregated to determine the top ranking club, and recipient of the £500 club prize.
After 7 rounds have been judged – our own Mike Martin is currently heading the individual leaderboard (a position that he assures us is soon to change when the latest round, still in judging, is declared).However, as a result of this singular effort, Bristol PS also currently sits second in the Club ranking behind Launceston where the combined efforts of 11 of their members have taken the top spot.
So apart from keeping your fingers crossed for Mike, you can do you bit for BPS by entering the one or both of the remaining rounds.
- The top 50-70 images shortlisted all score points so it is easy to build up a large score.
- The current round open for entries is “Street” the same as our internal Round 1 in the annual Print Competition so no-one can claim you haven’t got anything to enter!
- Closing date 1st October.
One entry is free for anyone quoting the code printed in each issue of Amateur Photographer (you don’t have to buy it, just know someone who has read it!)Get involved and support Mike/BPS. Further details available on Photocrowd or just ask Mike |
Our Apologies for the date confusion on the last email.
Dear Camera Club Members.
Please see below details for our next live speaker event
Tuesday 5th October at 7.00pm
LEE-UNFILTERED
Last week's item:
LEE ASSOCIATED CAMERA CLUBS NEWS LETTER - SEPTEMBER 2021
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST CAMERA CLUBS NEWS LETTER
This month we have a fantastic edition for you packed with features, plus a little heads up regarding something special we have in store at the end of this month.
IN THIS ISSUE:
- LEE Ambassador - Rachael Talibart
- How To Guide- Graduated filters
- New Product Release
Useful Links
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Frome Wessex CC - Camera Fair |
For more details, click on image
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BPS member, Paul Moran, has sent me the following:
I am pleased and proud to be one of the fourteen photographers exhibiting their project work as part of ‘Realities Constructed’ being held at The Four Corners Gallery in London from 6 to 9 October. We are the top students from the Falmouth University MA Photography programme and graduated last month. My work is a six month study of a former working men’s club in Reading, now a pub and open to all. This exhibition will move to New York, Melbourne, and Houston next year.
The Instagram link for the exhibition is:
I hope to see you there.
Address for gallery
121 Roman Rd,
London
E2 0QN
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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!
DO NOT REPLY TO THE NEWSLETTER.
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Make Money For BPS Every Time You Shop On Amazon! |
With the thought of on-line shopping still looming large in many members' minds. It's worth remembering that if you so wish, each and every one of you can support BPS with every purchase you make on Amazon by using Amazon Smile. Click on the link below – then it’s self-explanatory.
Shopping using Smile is no different to your normal Amazon shopping and costs you nothing, it's just that you need to tell it that you wish to use Smile and then we get some pennies!
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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 see the list.
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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' Portal "Log in" |
To enter the Members' Portal of the BPS website you will need the following:
Username - Your Membership Number Password - Created by you
If you have any problems getting into the Members' Area, please contact Matt by email: webmaster@bristolphoto.org.uk
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