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Next Wednesday we have Damien Demolder, who will be presenting his talk; Street Photography: Light and Life on the Streets. In this heavily illustrated talk Damien will explain his approach to street photography, and how he uses light and exposure to grab the attention of the viewer. The talk is instructive as well as fun, and you will come away with new concepts to think about and a new way of looking at street photography.
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To see a bit more about Damien, please visit his website
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Print Competition Round 3 |
Last Wednesday saw Round 3 of the 2019-20 Print Competition, which was judged by Simon Caplan LRPS.
The results are shown below:
| Member |
Print Title |
Award |
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| Sean D’Rozario |
Seeking Enlightenment |
1st |
| Sean D’Rozario |
Nectar Services Station |
2nd |
| Sean D’Rozario |
Venford Falls |
3rd |
| Lance Allen |
Exploring Liverpool |
HC |
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| INTERMEDIATE |
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| Glynnis Poole |
Fjallsjokull Glacier |
1st |
| Glynnis Poole |
Don’t Mess With Me |
2nd |
| Glynnis Poole |
Rock On |
3rd |
| Joe Jancar |
Tea Time |
HC |
| Joe Jancar |
Water Display |
HC |
| Suzanne Johnson |
2020 Christine |
HC |
| Howard Thomas |
Beyond The Fringe |
HC |
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| ADVANCED PRESCRIBED |
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| Mike Martin |
Done Up Like A Kipper |
1st |
| Richard Kay |
Your Fish Course, Sir |
2nd |
| Gerry Gill |
A Proper Bristol Sandwich |
3rd |
| Ashwin Chauhan |
Street Cook |
HC |
| Steve Field |
Homage To Courbet |
HC |
| Kevin James |
Oranges And Lemons |
HC |
| Derwood Pamphilon |
Bagan Market |
HC |
| Ralph Snook |
Hyena With Fawn |
HC |
| Keith Wood |
Great Blue Heron Feeding |
HC |
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| ADVANCED OPEN |
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| Kevin James |
Looking Thru The Glass |
1st |
| Carole Brown |
Mt Teide National Park By Night |
2nd |
| Mike Martin |
The Upside-Down |
3rd= |
| David Alderson |
Waifs |
3rd= |
| Richard Kay |
Mother And Cub At Lunch |
HC |
| Richard Kay |
Sandhill Cranes At Dusk |
HC |
| Barry Mead |
Show Off |
HC |
| Barry Mead |
The Reckoning |
HC |
| Mike Bigger |
Jennifer 2 |
HC |
| Jason Eastham |
The Last Lap |
HC |
| Steve Field |
Oka Anumpuli |
HC |
| Gerry Gill |
Female Green-breasted Mango |
HC |
| Mike Hall |
Snatched From The Lake |
HC |
| Allan Jones |
Waiting |
HC |
| Derwood Pamphilon |
The Young Prince |
HC |
| Kevin Poole |
One Moment In Time |
HC |
| Keith Wood |
Chaffinch Face-Off |
HC |
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CLUB
Seeking Enlightenment
by
Sean D’Rozario
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INTERMEDIATE
Fjallsjokull Glacier
by
Glynnys Poole
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ADVANCED - PRESCRIBED
Done Up Like A Kipper
by
Mike Martin
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ADVANCED - OPEN
Looking Thru The Glass
by
Kevin James
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| Member |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
Round 3 |
Total |
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| Sean D’Rozario |
7 |
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9 |
16 |
| Lance Allen |
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4 |
1 |
5 |
| Katja Fisch |
3 |
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| Glynnis Poole |
1 |
1 |
9 |
11 |
| Suzanne Johnson |
5 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
| Matt de-Beger |
3 |
3 |
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6 |
| Vicky Harrison |
1 |
4 |
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5 |
| Howard Thomas |
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4 |
1 |
5 |
| Joe Jancar |
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2 |
2 |
4 |
| Joan Symes |
3 |
1 |
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4 |
| Peter Humby |
1 |
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1 |
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| ADVANCED |
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| Mike Martin |
2 |
8 |
6 |
16 |
| Barry Mead |
9 |
1 |
2 |
12 |
| David Alderson |
1 |
5 |
2 |
8 |
| Mike Hall |
5 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
| Kevin James |
2 |
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5 |
7 |
| Richard Kay |
2 |
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5 |
7 |
| Sandie Cox |
4 |
2 |
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6 |
| Steve Field |
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4 |
2 |
6 |
| Gerry Gill |
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3 |
3 |
6 |
| Derwood Pamphilon |
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3 |
2 |
5 |
| Mike Bews |
2 |
2 |
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4 |
| Carole Brown |
1 |
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3 |
4 |
| Ralph Snook |
3 |
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1 |
4 |
| Keith Wood |
2 |
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2 |
4 |
| Mike Bigger |
2 |
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1 |
3 |
| Jason Eastham |
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2 |
1 |
3 |
| Ashwin Chauhan |
1 |
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1 |
2 |
| Jeff Hargreaves |
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2 |
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2 |
| Allan Jones |
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1 |
1 |
2 |
| Joanne Searle |
1 |
1 |
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2 |
| Pete Howell |
1 |
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1 |
| Kevin Poole |
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1 |
1 |
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Projected Image Competition Round 4 |
The closing date for the final round of the Projected Image Competition is 26 February. The prescribed category for the Advanced section will be " Interiors". The judge for this round will be Peter Crane ARPS, his website can be found at this address: www.petercrane.co.uk
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"Only Mono" Print Competition |
Mike Martin has entered BPS into the above competition. Now in its fourth year, this is the only print competition in the UK dedicated solely to monochrome prints. This year sees 49 clubs do battle to take the trophy.
We need 4 mono prints, each from a different photographer. We’ve got a bit of time as the entries don’t have to be in until April..... BUT start thinking now. If you’re interested, in the first instance eMail mike_martin@blueyonder.co.uk with a digital copy of your best mono image, so he can start compiling a library of potential images for selection – thanks.
If you don't know anything about this competition and would like to see what it is all about, you can follow this link to the official website.
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The WCPF Members Exhibition attracts entries from many of the clubs in the Federation. Last year, 55 clubs had members who had at least one image accepted. Dorchester who are usually our main rivals in DPIC and the Inter Club Print competition had 23 members with acceptances. BPS on the other hand had only 6 members who had an image accepted. Over 40 BPS members entered this year's Salon (that was selected over the weekend), so why don’t you enter the Members Exhibition as well?
The Members Exhibition is not a trivial affair, last year there were 1150 print and 1750 digital entries, and you can get even get shiny medals and/or certificates to show off with.
I think we should look to challenge Dorchester who are always the dominant club in the exhibition, but that is down to you BPS Members.
There is a box to collect prints entries at the club. You have until 7th March to get your entry in. Don’t worry I can bring another box for prints once the current one if full 😊
Ralph
Further details about the competition can be found here.
The Exhibition is open for entry until 7 March.
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The Ridgeway – the oldest road in Britain – historically was a
trackway providing a reliable trading route from the Dorset coast along the
chalk Downs to the Wash in Norfolk. Today it is not only the oldest road but
is also a wonderful resource for all the communities that live along its
route, where all can enjoy walking, riding or just being there.
The Friends of The Ridgeway have established an annual arts
competition and prize – the Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize. For 2020, it will be
held in April 2020 with an exhibition in Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall,
Uffington on Saturday and Sunday 18 – 19 April 2020 and a second exhibition
in the Chilterns the following weekend. The aim of the competition is to
bring The Ridgeway to life not only as a long distance trail but also as an
artistic inspiration, and to show The Ridgeway, its history and environs, in
all their aspects throughout all seasons. The theme of the competition is
‘Spirit of the Ridgeway’.
The main points of the prize competition are:
- There will be separate classes for painting,
sculpture (including ceramics and textiles) , photography and writing
(poetry or prose);
- Competition is open to all, amateur and professional
artists;
- Artwork submitted must be produced in the 24 months
prior to closing date;
- The results of the competition will be announced, and
prizes awarded at the Ridgeway Friends Day planned for 19 April
2020;
- The closing date for entries shall be one month prior
to the Ridgeway Friends Day (i.e. 19 March 2020);
- The full rules of the competition are given in a
separate document.
All entrants will receive one year’s membership of The Friends
of The Ridgeway Each category winner will receive a keeper prize plus
£100. The overall winner will receive a keeper prize plus £250 and a
trophy.
To enter applicants should contact The Friends of The Ridgeway.
Entrants need to complete the Entry Form and submit it with their art work.
Why not seek artistic inspiration from the Ridgeway and then,
through the Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize, share it with all those that love and
value the Ridgeway?
Further information can be obtained from:
Anthony Burdall, 2 Fernham Road, Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7JY
Rules and entry form are attached to this newsletter
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Royal Photographic Society’s International Photography Exhibition, the world’s longest running photography exhibition, is being held at RPS House at Paintworks, Brislington. The exhibition is on until 27 March - free entry. Full details here.
LACOCK Abbey - There is an exhibition of photographs at Lacock Abbey: 'Adornments' by Carla van de Puttelaar. This exhibition is one which exhibits photographs that are inspired by the paintings by the Dutch Old Masters and (as reported by several BPS members who have already seen it) is well worth a visit.
The exhibition is open until 12 July and more details can be found by following this link. Thanks to Mike Salter for this.
The National Museum Cardiff following exhibitions are being held at the museum:
- Martin Parr in Wales: Until 4 May
- Artist Rooms: August Sander: Until 1 March
- Bernd and Hilla Becher: Industrial Visions: Until 1 March
Full details on the Museum website.
Arnolfini - Bristol
Zanjir – Amak Mahmoodian
Until Sunday, 22 March, 11:00 to 18:00
Open Tuesday - Sunday, closed on Mondays.
Free
Amak Mahmoodian’s Zanjir (Translation: “chain”) presents a body of photographs that cross great distances – reaching through history to bring the earliest images of Iranian photography into the present, across oceans to invite Mahmoodian’s family and friends; and across the border between life and death.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
Wildlife Photographer of the Year – the world-renowned exhibition from the Natural History Museum – is back at M-Shed until 4 May with 100 new images. Now in its 55th year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year presents the most arresting and spectacular photography of our natural world. Encounter the beauty and fragility of wildlife, see fascinating animal behaviour and get to know extraordinary species. You’ll discover the surprising – and often challenging – stories behind the images during a time of environmental crisis.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind showcasing the world’s most astonishing sights for more than 50 years. Launching in 1965 and attracting 361 entries, today the competition receives 48,000 entries from 100 countries.
It's worth reading the following from John Hudson:
I, like many, have been to this exhibition every year for I know not how long. I have been jaded to the point of thinking of it as a duty rather than a pleasure - especially in recent years when the "arty"-ness of the print was given more credit than its technical merit or content.
This year is different, back to good standards and some great images. I was pleasantly surprised and urge people to go along.
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Registration is now open for The UK’s biggest photography show, 14 - 17 March. Full details here. |
We welcome the following new members:
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Download Issue 74 of Photography News here
Download Issue 248 of PAGB eNews here. You can view past issues of the PAGB eNews here. |
The Royal Photographic Society
Landscape Special Interest Group
invites you to a
Speaker Day
and AGM
Saturday 21 March 2020 9:30 am at
The RPS HQ, 337 The Paintworks, Bristol BS4 3AR
Spurn Head © Tony Worobiec FRPS
Come and join us for an exciting day of landscape photography
talks by Paul Sanders, Linda Wevill FRPS, Tony Worobiec FRPS
and Sam Gregory. Talks will cover creativity, experimentation,
composition and storytelling in landscape photography.
Tickets and full details from
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RPS SIG members £10, RPS £40, Public £50
Lunch included
All welcome
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Make Money For BPS Every Time You Shop On Amazon! |
Now, 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.
It must be easy, even I managed it!
Ed
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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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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 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 visit the Members' Area of the BPS website where you can register any changes using the on-line form provided; this form can also be used for change of address, email etc.
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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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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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