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On Wednesday 9 October we welcome Robert Millin MFIAP, FBPE, EFIAP/d1, MPSA, SPSA, DPAGB, GPU Hermes from Wigan10 photo group. Robert will be presenting his talk, Confessions of a Competition Addict. Robert says of his talk:
My talk will cover a range of photographic genres with sport and travel featuring in the first half and loads of other genres in the second half. I will talk about how I go about shooting my images and what I do with them. I will probably bring along prints of my MFIAP panel too. We will have some laughs along the way, enjoy some stories and see lots of images.
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I remain an active competitor chasing down EFIAP/d3 and as a member of Wigan 10 for almost 7 years I have enjoyed success in the club world too. There should be something for everyone. |
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Gymnast - Robert Millin
To see more about Robert, follow these two links - link1 & link2. |
The monthly DI meeting is on next Monday, 7 October, this time on the first Monday instead of the usual second Monday of the month. This is because Photography Course will be occupying the clubroom for their studio sessions. As usual everyone is invited to join in, especially with your images as prints or digital files for projection (as jpg files of any size and sRGB colour space on a memory stick in a folder of your name).
The summer holiday season is over, and I expect you will be sorting through your images if you have been away on a holiday or a photo trip. If you are pondering over which ones are most suitable for the new season of club or other competitions, please bring them over to the DI meeting to get feedback from other members or just show off what you have been doing.
For the longer term i.e. November onwards I have been thinking of more hands-on work, possibly on separate days, to carry on from the studio session in August. A few members have expressed interest in using those images in their work. There are of course other possibilities in progressing forward from the workshops earlier in the year. The best way is just doing it. If anyone has specific ideas or requests, I would love to hear them.
Ashwin Chauhan
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Colour Confidence - There is a correction to the date published in last week's newsletter, 12 November (Tuesday) should read 19 November.
Sunday's trip to Leigh Woods (see Issue 353) will start at 10am in the Leigh Woods carpark. The full address of the carpark is:
Leigh Woods
Abbots Leigh Road
Bristol
BS8 3QE
Steve Field
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WEX/Calumet Workshop At Unit 13 |
Wild Arena | Macro Moth photography - £30
Tuesday 10 December, 10am - 1pm OR 2pm - 5pm
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. Topics covered will include:
- 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.
For further details and booking, please follow this link.
WEX are holding an open day on Thursday 17 October at their Bristol branch (from 10am until 4pm. Full details here.
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PAGB Masters of Print is now open for Entries
The Masters of Print entry for 2019/20 is now open. You can find the rules, timetable and how to enter here. The cost of entering is only £3 per print (minimum £15) for both Individuals and Clubs. Entry deadline 18 October. This year, there is a facility to enter via your Club and there will be a trophy, and maybe prizes, for the Best Clubs. The more your Club enters, the better chance you have of winning!
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We welcome the following new member:
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PHOTO OPTICS & ART SHOW 2019
On 26 October (9am - 4pm) D H James and Somerset Frames are delighted to bring you their 4th show, to coincide with their 50th anniversary. The show is being hosted by The Swan Hotel, Wells, BA5 2RX.
Specialist manufacturers will be exhibiting their latest products with show exclusive offers, covering everything from Cameras, Binoculars and all things optic that you would expect to find in their D.H James store, plus art products and framing supplies from Somerset Frames.
As in previous years, entry is FREE! Further details here.
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Tyntesfield - National Trust. Photographic exhibition explores the links between the guano industry and Tyntesfield's wealth. Full details here - Until 4 November.
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Architectural Photographer of the Year - Organised by The Museum of Bath Architecture and Bath Preservation Trust, this year’s competition will have three categories with two new themed categories:
Architecture of Entertainment
From ancient amphitheatres to then multiplex cinema architects have been designing entertainment spaces for thousands of years. This year we are setting a challenge for photographers to capture images of architecture, interior or exterior, that have an entertainment theme, be it the Sydney Opera House or the Theatre Royal.
Bath: After the Georgians
Most people who come to visit Bath are here to see the Georgian city. However, as the city has expanded and developed over the years, so too has its architecture. Even within the centre you can find the odd 1960’s brutalist building and as you travel further out of the centre great examples of Victorian and Edwardian styles can be found. What can you find? What buildings old or new catch your eye?
Junior architectural photographer of the year
Open to photographers under the age of 19. We want to see what architecture inspires you. What do you prefer old buildings or ultra-modern? What’s the coolest building you’ve seen?
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RPS - Paintworks. Extracts from the latest RPS schedule of events:
Sugar Paper Theories Jack Latham
12 October - 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.
Film Screening: Out of Thin Air and Q&A with film director Dylan Howitt.
24 October, 6.30pm
One of the most shocking miscarriages of justice in European history. Out of Thin Air spotlights Iceland's strangest ever murder case.
Meet the Artist: Jack Latham.
7 December. 2.30pm – 4.30pm
A two-hour informal discussion with artist and photographer Jack Latham. Providing an opportunity to explore new material not featured in the exhibition and interrogate the artist. Places limited.
The Royal Photographic Society
RPS House
337 Paintworks
Arnos Vale
Bristol BS4 3AR
Further details on the RPS website - rps.org |
Download Issue 239 of PAGB eNews here. In addition, you can download issue 239Extra which features the photography of David Penprase.
Read the latest edition of Photography News here.
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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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Eizo Coloredge CG241W 24" monitor. The monitor is in unmarked condition, with little use - £220.
Spyder 3PRO profiler - £35
Contact Kevin Poole either by phone: 07767 767977 or email: r9kev@yahoo.com
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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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 must 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 let Carol know.
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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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