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Next week our speaker is Philip Joyce FRPS DPAGB from Oxford, who will be presenting his talk: ......... The Story So Far.
In 2018 Philip visited BPS to discuss his pictures and approach to photography in a presentation called “Short Stories”. He looked at subjects including zoos, street life, meeting strangers, being a dog, gipsy communities and Pride events, amongst others. With a documentary sensibility Philip talked about his story-telling approach to a wide range of topics, how he engages with his subjects and adds a personal element through composition and viewpoint. “......... The story so far” continues the same approach and introduces new stories alongside familiar ones.
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Below are half a dozen images from the evening to give you some idea of what to expect: |
Can't wait until next Wednesday? - then hop along to Philip's website by following this link: philip joyce photography where you can see much more of his work.
‘A fantastic evening where we mere camera club mortals just watch in awe at such an impressive body of work.’ - Oxford Photography Society
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ZOOM
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- Wednesday 31 July @ 19.30hrs
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- Meeting ID: 876 4970 9966
- Password: 069313
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Amateur Photographer of the Year |
Entry for the Round 4 of Amateur Photographer APOY is still open and the subject is Landscapes.
Free entry code APOY76393955
Congratulations are due to Rachel Domleo, who came 2nd in Round 3 (Urban life) with her picture, Urban Commute and shown below:
Rachel is currently in Joint 1st place, which has propelled BPS into 2nd in the club rankings. A full report on Round 3 can be found by following this link.
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I have received an email from the wife of long-time BPS member Robin Wilkinson. Robin is the second longest serving member of the Society (after Pete McCloskey), having joined BPS in October 1973. Unfortunately we haven't seen Robin at club since we moved from Clifton, although I understand that until recently he has watched many of the meetings via Zoom. However, his wife informs me that Robin will sadly not be renewing his membership this year, as he is suffering from Alzheimer's which has progressed to the point where he feels he can no longer remain as a member. We wish both Robin and his wife, Vivienne, all the best for what the future holds in store for them.
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Photographing The 2024 Paralympic Games |
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David Grierson, a long-standing member of BPS will be going to the 2024 Paralympic Games in an official capacity as an accredited photographer. This is a rare opportunity and reflects David’s passion and zeal for tackling life in adverse circumstances.
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A year ago he was recovering from losing his second leg and had planned various portrait and printing workshops throughout 2024 to continue his interest in photography. Then in December 2023 he discovered the Limbpower charity who help people with prosthetics and limb differences. Following talks with them and discussing his interest in photography they asked him if he would photograph their sports day at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. David continues the story……
"There I met the ParalympicGB media team who had provided all the coaches for the sports that the amputees could try for the first time on the day. At the end of the day I was approached by the Head of Media who asked if she could see the images I had taken and that I was downloading to the Limbpower social media pages. Her comment was that I should join the ParaGB media team in Paris. I was then given a programme of events I could go to in the UK to practice my photographic skills for each event. These included Wheelchair Rugby, the Paratriathlon, Blind Football, Amputee Football, and Paraequestrian events.
I shall be in Paris for the opening ceremony on the Place de la Concorde. Following this I have been planning to photograph different sports at varying venues during the day then be at the Stade de France in the evening for the athletics
I’ve set up parasportphotos.com to upload images I take during each day. Images will also go to ParalympicGB media and PA Images for possible sales."
Below are a few examples of David's work: |
2024-25 BPS Competition Season |
The Creative competition was the last of the present season, but next season lurks just around the corner.
You can check details in the Members' Portal of the BPS website by clicking on Competition Closing Dates, where you will find a downloadable list of dates, judges and the optional Prescribed topics. For anyone new to the competitions, you will also find a full set of competition rules in the same area. Details on how to access the Members' Portal can be found at the bottom of this and every newsletter.
Don’t be taken by surprise. Canny competitors will be thinking ahead and making ready.
Entries for PDI Round 1 will need to be in by 4 September and the Prescribed topic is “Two”.
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Great Western Photography Exhibition
Open - NOW
Closing - 2 October
Free entry for BPS members
Click on image for further details:
Beyond Group National Exhibition 2024 (BPE)
CLOSES THIS WEEKEND!
Click on image for further details
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NEW - Download Issue 360 PAGB eNews HERE.
NEW - Download Issue 360 PAGB eNews EXTRA HERE which is all about daring to be different and giving the judges something to think about!
NEW - Download Issue 116 of Photography News HERE.
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Two more of our members, Sandie Cox and Christine Mallett, have been awarded their FIAP EFIAP/Silver distinctions - congratulations to both.
Last week I congratulated BPS members who had done well in the recent Midland Salon of International Photography. Unfortunately I missed out Simon Caplan who had two images accepted in the Open PDI section which included a PSA Ribbon - well done and sorry for the omission. |
Salon acceptances: 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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Members can download a pdf copy of the upcoming BPS programme by clicking on this link
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Going FREE to a good home! Derwood Pamphilon has a box (50 sheets) of Pinnacle Matte 300gsm A3 paper to give away!
If you are interested, please contact Derwood, either via email:
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07545 848 919 |
If you have any photographic items
for sale, drop me a line and I'll include it in the next newsletter.
Please make sure that you provide contact details, price and full
description of the sale items (pictures always help).
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