Issue 555
 
  13 Oct 2023
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Wednesday 18 October
 
We start the 2023-24 Print Competition season with, not surprisingly, Round 1. This is being judged by John Tilsley APAGB, DPAGB, ARPS from Dorchester.
 
John has had a great deal of experience in organising and judging photographic competitions at club, regional and national level. he is a past President of the Western Counties Photographic Federation and is currently the chairman of their Judging Panel, responsible for training new judges.
 
To see what makes our judge tick, why not visit his website: johntilsley.photos
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Masters of Print - Last Chance For Free Delivery
As previous mentioned, we are not going to cajole people to participate this year, however, it would still be great if we had a strong entry.  Acceptance in this exhibition is a great accolade, and it would be fantastic if one of our members echoed Jay Hallsworth’s success last year, being awarded Best Print in the exhibition!
 
Ralph mentioned this Wednesday that there is a box at the front on the stage, for anyone who would like him to deliver the prints by hand on your behalf, at the PAGB Inter Club Print Battle.  
If you would like to take advantage of this offer and avoid the hassle or cost of postage, you need to:
  • Check out the rules on the PAGB Site
  • Enter / upload digital copies of your entry on the PAGB CES system
  • Bring in your labelled, UNMOUNTED A3 Prints to Unit 13 at the normal club evening or Monday between 11am-2pm when Mike Martin will be in Unit 13 with the Photographers with Disabilities group.
DEADLINE.  If you want Ralph to deliver in your behalf, please bring your prints to the clubrooms on or before next WEDNESDAY 17 October. 

You can of course enter after this date up to the official closing date but you would have to make your own arrangements to deliver the prints.
 
 
 
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Coming Soon: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 
21 October - 21 April 2024
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Returning to Bristol Museum & Art Gallery! View 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet. The exhibition features soundscapes, videos, expert insights and stunning photography that capture animal behaviour, spectacular species, and breath-taking diversity of the natural world.

For more details and to pre-book your tickets to 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year' today, click HERE.
 
 
Bristol Open Doors
2023 marks 30 years of Bristol Open Doors – the biggest Festival of Culture, Heritage and Learning in the UK.
 
From walking tours to sketching classes, boat trips to private jets, there's something for everyone to discover. As ever, early booking is advised. Which door will you open first?
 
 
Smethwick International
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Trumpet Blowers' Corner
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.
 
 
Market Place
AUTUMN SALE - PRICE SLASHED!
 
Camera Drone - DJI Mini 3 Pro with RC controller(screen version) with Fly More accessories (batteries, bag etc etc) 
 
Plus a free flying lesson and guidance re registration etc. £677.00 NOW £600.00
 
John Hudson - jhnhd1@aol.com
 
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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Photographic Acronyms
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