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In this lecture, Carol talks about the main techniques and methods of creative studio portraiture including concept generation, lighting, set design and model direction. She also covers the making of composites, and dispels much of the mystery around the making of them, sharing lots of hints and tips.

 

Carol’s website is: cmyimages.co.uk

 

 

It is not long to go for the DI Group meeting on Monday 13 February. The meeting is open to all BPS members. This is a gentle reminder to all members who would like to show their images to set them aside for presentation at the meeting.

 

When you are ready, please email your files to reach me no later than 6pm Sunday 12 February. Images: JPG format, sRGB colour space, 1600 x 1200 pixels (same as competitions, but not strict). If you wish to show them in a specific order, please prefix filenames with 01, 02, 03 etc. Email attachment size - max 20Mb per email, as many as necessary. You may also use WeTransfer or Dropbox if convenient, but I am not equipped to receive by direct transfers from Google or Apple Mac systems.

 

Ashwin Chauhan

 

Last Wednesday saw Round 3 of the Projected Image Competition, which was judged by Peter Gennard MFIAP EFIAP/p from the Midlands. It's worth reminding members, especially those new to competitions, that a 2 or 3 pixel border around an image (when the overall image is dark) helps to make the picture stand out from the dark background of the screen - which is something the judge mentioned several times during the evening. Instructions for doing this can be found in issue 518 of the newsletter.

 

The results were as follows:

 

CLUB
Lance Allen	Joe Jailed!	1st
Lance Allen	Riding The Thermals	2nd
Paul Fennell	Just Another Day At The Office	3rd
Lance Allen	Surfing @ The Wave	HC
Paul Fennell	Rectangular Windows	HC
Sian Jones	Fade-to-Grey	HC
INTERMEDIATE
Catherine Potter	Baboon Mama	1st
Margaret Chambers	King Of The Penguin Colony	2nd
Suzanne Allen	Waiting	3rd
Margaret Chambers	Cool Polar Bears	HC
Matt de-Beger	Powering Into The Chase	HC
Joe Jancar	Incoming Tide	HC
Andy Tandy	Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, Wales	HC
Jenny Wood	No Safe Space	HC
ADVANCED
Rachel Domleo	A Modern Approach	1st
Colin Dixon	Femine Profile	2nd
David Jones	To The Treeline	3rd
Sandie Cox	Red Capped Lark Mobbing Kori Bustard	HC
Jay Hallsworth	Elven Princess With Owl	HC
John Hudson	Eagle Owl	HC
Kevin James	Isabela	HC
David Jones	Another Place	HC
Barry Mead	Enforcer	HC
Sue Pearmain	Greater Kestral	HC
Sue Pearmain	Vanishing Giant	HC
Graham Pears	Five Wild Goslings	HC
Mary Pears	Red Deer Stag Shaking Off The Rain	HC
Graham Pears	Siskin And Two Chaffinches	HC
Ralph Snook	Leopard Crossing Fallen Tree	HC
PRESCRIBED - CELEBRATION
Rachel Domleo	Carnival	1st
Simon Caplan	Collecting The Christmas Tree	2nd
Steve Taylor	Anniversary Spectacular	3rd
Anita Fullerton	Festive Cheers	HC

 

 

 

Points League Table – Round 3 PI
First = 4, Second = 3, Third = 2, HC = 1
Points awarded in the prescribed section accrue in both the prescribed and class leagues
	R1	R2	R3	TOTAL
ADVANCED
Rachel Domleo	1	3	4+4	12
Barry Mead	2+1	4+1	1	9
Derwood Pamphilon	4	3		7
Graham Pears	3+1		1+1	6
Steve Taylor	2	1	2	5
Ashwin Chauhan	4			4
Colin Dixon	1		3	4
Sandie Cox	1	1	1	3
Jay Hallsworth	1+1		1	3
David Jones			2+1	3
Ralph Snook		2	1	3
Anita Fullerton		1	1	2
John Hudson	1		1	2
Kevin James		1	1	2
Richard Kay	1	1		2
Sue Pearmain			1+1	2
Mary Pears	1		1	2
Alan Searle		2		2
Keith Wood	1+1			2
David Alderson	1			1
Ken Clarke	1			1
Steve Field		1		1
Jeff Hargreaves		1		1
Mike Martin	1			1
Ann Mead		1		1
Joanne Searle	1			1
INTERMEDIATE
Jenny Wood	4	3+1	1	9
Margaret Chambers	1	2	3+1	7
Ramesh  Chauhan	3	4		7
Catherine Potter	3		4	7
Joe Jancar	1	4	1	6
Suzanne Allen	1		2	3
Andy Tandy	2		1	3
Matt de-Beger		1	1	2
Paul MacLeod	1+1			2
CLUB
Lance Allen	3+1	4+2	4+3+1	18
Jon Richer	4			4
Sue Swift		3+1		4
Paul Fennell			2+1	3
Sian Jones	1		1	2
Simon Jones	2			2
Jenny Morris		1		1
PRESCRIBED
Rachel Domleo	1	3	4	8
Ashwin Chauhan	4			4
Joe Jancar		4		4
Steve Taylor	2		2	4
Simon Caplan			3	3
Ramesh Chauhan	3			3
Anita Fullerton		1	1	2
Alan Searle		2		2
Jenny Morris		1		1
Joanne Searle	1			1
Keith Wood	1			1

 

GB Cup and Trophy Competitions.

 

Although for each competition only the points from the highest scoring 12 images count towards your ranking, uniquely to these competitions you may enter additional images so it is a great opportunity to try out some ‘wildcard’ or ‘marmite’ entries that may catch the judges’ attention and do well – and if they don’t, it doesn’t harm our ranking or so goes the theory. In practice the scoring seems unduly harsh with some images with an extensive proven track record scoring very poorly.

So how did we do?

GB Trophy – Open (Prints)

We came a commendable 6^th, with 153 points behind some of the ‘usual suspects’. Rolls Royce won with an astonishingly high score of 173. Smethwick 2^nd (165), Arden 3^rd (164), Dumfries 4^th (163), Catchlight 5^th (158).

• HIGHLY COMMENDED – Barry Mead – Survivor

 

 

Another 6^th Place with 145 points.  Rolls Royce 1^st (168), Cambridge 2^nd (154), Keswick 3^rd (152), Arden 4^th (150), Beeston 5^th 147).

• SILVER MEDAL – James Hardy’s choice – Richard Kay, Arctic Fox Facing a Storm.

 

 

We came a very disappointing equal 13^th with 144 points, one point behind Dorchester,  Smethwick came top with 160 points.

GB Cup – Nature (PDIs)

Probably the closest of all the groups, we again came a disappointing equal 13^th on 145 points along Catchlight and a four other clubs, North Norfolk took top spot with 154 points and Dorchester 2^nd on 150.

 

Judges were:  Richard Speirs, Paul Radden, John McVie, Jane Lines, Adrian Lines and James Hardy

Full scores for each image can be seen by following this LINK, whilst the full club rankings can be found in the latest eNews.

 

Mike Martin

External Competitions Secretary

E: mike_martin@blueyonder.co.uk

 

Well done to Derwood Pamphilon for getting his photograph of the ballerina Erica Mulkern accepted into the RWA Exhibition. His picture is entitled 'Dancing Backwards' and will be on display until 1 May.

Derwood, seen here looking justifiably pleased, in front of his print at the exhibition opening. 

 

 

Download the latest edition of Photography News (Issue 103)  HERE