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Next Wednesday we have our Annual Outing - our Programme Secretary, Mike Hall, has managed to arrange for us to have a private visit to Arnos Vale Cemetery on 29 August, between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. There is ample parking on site and we have access to the whole grounds. More details on the venue https://arnosvale.org.uk/.
There is a good pub nearby called the Knowle https://theknowlebristol.com/ for those thirsty or hungry members! All interested members and guests meet inside the main gate at 7.00pm at the cemetery. Don't forget to bring your camera!
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Please note, there are two competition closing dates in September. To help you with your entries for the forthcoming year, please follow this link t o see the latest rules, in particular the size changes for DPIs and the subjects for the prescribed categories in the various rounds of the Monthly Competitions.
5 September - Projected Image Competition Round 1 - Judge: Brian Swinyard MA (photo) ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/b. Don't forget, the revised/updated size requirement - IMAGES SHOULD BE 1600 X 1200 PIXELS - this is to suit the new projector.
26 September - Print Competition Round 1 - Judge: Ed Cloutman EFIAP
For the advanced level only, the competitions will be subdivided into an ‘open’ category and a ‘prescribed’ category. In each round, two submitted images can be in the 'open' category, the subject and style being the free choice of the entrant. The third image submitted must be in the subject or style category specified for each competition. The Projected Image Competition subject is "Letters" and for the Print Competition the subject is "Wood".
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There has been an update to the article in the newsletter a couple of weeks ago concerning applying for FIAP distinctions.
A number of PDF documents along with other information concerning applications for FIAP distinctions can now be found on the PAGB website – please click here. The following documents are downloadable;
Registration for AFIAP, EFIAP or EFIAP Levels will open on Monday 14th November 2018 and as usual, the final date for completed applications to reach Dave Coates will be Saturday 31 March 2019
FIAP now requires everyone applying for a Distinction to hold a FIAP Photographer’s Life Card. There is a very substantive change to the process of obtaining FIAP Life Cards. Now this will have to be done, by you, using the FIAP Platform. There is a charge of €50 plus postage and PayPal charges Payment MUST be by PayPal and, to apply, go to www.myfiap.net/user/register/fp When you open this web page you will find there is a video explaining the process in detail.
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New Home For Your Old Cameras |
We have received the following request:
Dear Bristol Photographic Society,
I'm emailing you from Penda Trust, a South African non-profit that uses photography as a tool to generate positive change. One of our programs is Ibali Photo Collective, a photography workshop program with high school kids in underprivileged areas of Cape Town.
We're always looking for (second-hand) cameras for our students, so if any of the members of your photo club have any old cameras lying around that they're happy to donate, we'd love to put them to good use! We are happy to pay for any shipping costs. I'm attaching a flyer you could use to spread the word (see below).
Warm wishes from Cape Town,
Alberto Giammattei
Fundraising and marketing intern
Penda Trust
If you wish to send your old camera(s), let me know and we can see about sending a single consignment - Pete
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Beyond The Wall - Dates For Your diary
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Here is some advanced notice of a couple of future events being organised by David Grierson at Beyond the Wall.
The next meeting of the group will take place on Monday 17th September. It will be the You Tube video night based on improving Black and White images.
Before then, a great opportunity to take some cycling photos as the Tour of Britain race has its 3rd stage based in and around Bristol.
If you would like to meet up on Tuesday 4th September, the stage starts @ 11.30am on the Downs but my early thoughts are to be on Beggar Bush Lane in Failand where the riders get released from the controlled start and get racing. Then just before the finish about 2.30pm, the riders have to come up Rownham Hill and over the Suspension Bridge. If you would like to meet up, please let me know. mail@dgrierson.co.uk |
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Download Issue 213 of PAGB eNews Extra. This has full details of PAGB Masters of Print Competition 2018.
Download Issue 57 of Photography News here. |
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There is only light - Dorset Independent Photographers Exhibition. An exhibition being held at Gardens House, Borough Gardens, Dorchester. This is an exhibition fearuring photographs by Dorset based photographers including long time friend of BPS and member of Dorchester CC, John Tilsey. Daily 10am to 5pm |
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23-27 Aug
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Great Dorset Steam Fair - This weekend. The World’s largest heritage and cultural event, showcasing Great Britain’s National industrial, agricultural and rich leisure history. 2018 marks their 50th Anniversary show starring 500 full size steam engines, never before has such a gathering been attempted…. UNTIL NOW - Full details here. |
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26-27 Aug
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Stock Car Racing at Mendip Raceway.
Sun 26th - Brisca F2 Stock Cars Marion Bennet Trophy, Unlimited Back to Basics Bangers, Junior Rods
Mon 27th - Bangers CARAVANDALISM 18, Special Rods, Weltch Media Hot Rods West of England Championship Robins Figure of Eight.
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11-12 Sept
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For those of you who prefer something a little faster than a balloon, why not go to Castle Combe Circuit to their BRSCC Caterham Race Weekend. For details of this and the other meetings at the circuit this year, why not visit their website. |
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4 Sept
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The Tour of Britain cycle race comes to Bristol again this year with Stage 3 beginning and ending on the Downs. For full details, please follow this link. |
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9 Sept
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Fotospeed are holding Foto Fest in September. This will bring you a unique opportunity to learn from and be inspired by world renowned photographers and image makers. Foto Fest is a day of curated talks given by practising photographers and image makers who share their insights from different areas of photography. You’ll also have the opportunity benefit from the advice of our experts in our Marketplace and treat yourself to that new essential piece of kit with special offers only available at Foto Fest events. fotofest.co.uk |
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14-16 Sept
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The city’s annual Bristol Open Doors festival returns in September, giving you the keys to the city. With 101 venues, experiences and family activities to enjoy, it’s your chance to experience Bristol’s places and spaces like never before. Full information can found on their website. |
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22-23 Sept
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www.avonvalleyrailway.org Bitton have their annual 1940* weekend 22nd 23rd September. Lots to photograph, including re-enactors, military vehicles, Winston and King George look alikes. 1940* music and dancers. |
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Until 30 Sept
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Members, if in London, may be interested in a photography exhibition at the National Maritime Museum - The Great British Seaside. Photographers featured Tony Ray-Jones, David Hurn and Simon Roberts and new work by Martin Parr. Open until 30 September, tickets Adults £11.50: Further details on the official website.
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ITS NOT PARTICULARLY EASY FINDING "DATES FOR YOUR DIARY", SO I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF MEMBERS COULD LET ME KNOW OF ANY EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS OR PICTURE LOCATIONS THAT THEY THINK WOULD BE OF INTEREST. DATES AND WEB LINKS WOULD HELP.
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Peter Brisley is celebrating 1) achieving BPE 1* this week and 2) gaining a silver medal in Winchester National Exhibition (BPE) - Well done!
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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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 (and 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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Manfrotto Snap Tilthead with hotshoe attachment MLH1HS
Price £16.00 (new price - £45.95)
Please note, we can only carry adverts for items to sell if those items actually belong to the member advertising them.
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. |
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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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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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? |
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:
User Name - 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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