BPS Newsletter - Issue 126 11 February 2015 |
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Next week's speakers are Linda Gibbs MPAGB, AV-AFIAP & Edgar Gibbs FRPS MPAGB, AV-AFIAP who will be presenting their talk - The Magic Behind the Lantern. This promises to be a masterclass in the production of AVs using Pictures to Exe. Both Linda & Edgar are award winning creators of AV presentations.
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Next Monday, 9 February, is the monthly meeting of the DI Group. As usual the meeting will start at 7.30pm at the clubrooms and all members are welcome. Please bring along any images you may have to show the assembled masses, either prints or projected images (jpegs on USB memory sticks only please).
Last month Barry set Ashwin a challenge to produce a creative image, so this Monday Ashwin will be bringing along the results of his creative labours for Barry to comment on. Hopefully Barry will be able to pass on a few tips & tricks. Perhaps one or two others in the group may also have taken up the challenge. Anyone wishing to raise questions on aspects of digital imaging is also welcome. |
Projected Image Competition - Round 3
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Last Wednesday saw Round 3 of the Projected Image Competition which was judged by Lyn James LRPS from Chepstow.
I don't have the full list of the Round's winners, I hope to be able to include those next week, but below is the League Table as it stands after 3 rounds:
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Advanced
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R1
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R2
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R3
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R4
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Total
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Val Duncan
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2+1
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1+1+3
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1+2
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11
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John Hudson
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4
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1+4
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0
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9
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Derwood Pamphilon
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3
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1+1
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3
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8
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Mary Pears
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1
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0
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4
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5
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Greg Duncan
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0
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2+1
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1+1
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5
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Ann Mead
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0
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1+1
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1
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3
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John Chamberlin
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1
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1
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0
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2
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Rob Gillet
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1
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1
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0
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2
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Keith Wood
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0
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1
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0
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1
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Beryl Heaton
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0
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1
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0
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1
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Jeff Hargreaves
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1
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0
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0
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1
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Neil McCoubrey
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0
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0
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1
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1
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Intermediate
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R1
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R2
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R3
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R4
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Total
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Drew Lawrence
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4+3+1
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0
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0
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8
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Mark Stanton
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2+1
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0
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4
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7
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Richard Kay
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0
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1+1+3
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1
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6
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Helen Morgan
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0
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1+4
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0
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5
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Mike Fox
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0
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1
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2
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3
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Mark Gilbert
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0
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0
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3
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3
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David Alderson
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1
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2
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0
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3
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Charlie West
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0
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0
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1
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1
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ADVANCED
1st Place
Feed me
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Mary Pears
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INTERMEDIATE
1st Place
Ice Age
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Mark Stanton
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By now, many of you will have seen the architectural drawings on the clubroom wall, showing the proposed works to be carried out at the new premises. These drawings have now been submitted to the local authority for Building Regulations approval and have also been sent out to contactors for pricing. It is hoped that we can exchange and complete on the purchase by the end of February with the builders starting work immediately after. It is anticipated that the building works will take about 6 weeks, so we could well be on the move by the end of April. |
Would all members please note that bookings must be made for the clubrooms or studio any time you want to use them. Bookings should be made through Nick Ball, either by telephone on 01275 373555 or email studio@bristolphoto.org.uk |
Bristol Salon Judging Weekend
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Having received all the entries for this year's Salon we are now getting ready for the judging weekend which will be from Friday 13 to Tuesday 17 February. This year we have in excess of 12,000 images from just over 1200 entrants representing 69 different countries, so it's going to be a busy few days. If you have a few hours free over the weekend, do feel free to come along and see how an international exhibition works.
We do also have an unusual request to make. Does anybody have a Baby Belling (other makes are available) cooker that we could borrow for the duration so that the catering team can reheat/keep warm in the oven some of the food required to feed the troops. If you can help, please either email me at chairman@bristolsalon.co.uk or collar me at next Wednesday's meeting.
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The Photography Show Is Back
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Taking 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. Plus, get hands-on with the latest products and receive expert advice from brand representatives.
To find out what’s in store for the 2015 show and to book your ticket 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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RPS Exhibition at Science Museum
Drawn by Light: The Royal Photographic Society Collection is now on show at the Science Museum in London. (Floor 2. Open until 1 March. Price £8).
From serene landscapes to exquisite nudes, this new exhibition brings together over 200 extraordinary highlights from the collection of the world’s oldest surviving photographic society, by some of the greatest names in photography.
Founded in 1853, the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Collection is now held at the National Media Museum, Bradford as part of the National Photography Collection. With over 250,000 images, 8,000 items of photographic equipment and 31,000 books, periodicals and documents, it’s one of the most important and comprehensive photographic collections in the world.
Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition
The World Photography Organisation has announced the upcoming 2015 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition, running from 24th April - 10th May at Somerset House, London.
The exhibition will showcase the shortlisted and winning photographers from the 2015 competition and will be open 7 days per week. They will also offer late night openings until 9pm Tuesday to Friday. For more details, visit their website at www.worldphoto.org
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We have received the following from John Read at Marrutt.
Please find below a link to the video of the recent talk delivered to Steyning Camera Club in November 2014 titled: "INKJET PRINTING MASTERCLASS":-
www.marrutt.com/camera-club
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Margaret Collis is looking for prints to display on the clubroom walls. Ideally Margaret would like work from 2 or 3 people, this will be required by March 25th. Would-be exhibitors should either speak to Margaret at any Wednesday meeting or email her at collismuriel@talktalk.net.
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Fancy Your Chances As A Judge?
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If you've ever thought you could do a better job than some of our Wednesday evening judges, now's your chance to prove it. WCPF are organising a Judging Seminar on the 18th April. Any members who reckon they'd like to have a go might like to go along. Full details can be found on their leaflet which can be downloaded here.
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Sue O'Connell was recently awarded a FIAP Gold Medal in Nature section of Photo Art Prague, Czech Republic - yet more metalwork for the trophy cabinet!
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. |
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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01/03
Margaret Collis has the following, almost new, kit for sale:
MANFROTTO 503 PRO FLUID VIDEO HEAD
The variable damping (drag) allows the head to be tailored to the weight of your camera and lens, and also to the focal length, to allow smooth pan and tilt action which is especially useful when following wildlife such as waterfowl, allowing smooth one-handed pan with sufficient stability to be able to release the shutter while panning or to hold steady without having to pause and lock the head only to find your subject has moved away again!
For full details, click here
KAISER R2 XA COPY STAND WITH DAYLIGHT LAMPS
Ideal copy stand for digital cameras and smaller SLR’s
For full details, click here
20/02
Neil Brain is selling his Sony SDM-HS95P 19" LCD monitor. It has served him very well and is a decent monitor for either photo editing or for attaching to a laptop. It's in very good nick with no dead pixels or damage. Comes with power cable and DVI cable. Only £60 ONO.
Email Neil at joneil@blueyonder.co.uk |
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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