Issue 486
 
   20 May 2022
To: Firstname Lastname
Your BPS Membership No:
Your BPS Membership renewal date:  
 
Hello, Firstname
 
Wednesday 25 May
 
Next Wednesday, 25 May, is the Annual Projected Image Competition. This year the competition is being judged by Leo Rich ARPS, DPAGB, Hon PAGB, EFIAP/g. Leo, from Salisbury, is a well known judge on both the national and international circuits and is also a regular speaker at clubs. You can read more about Leo by visiting his website at www.leorich.co.uk
 
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  • Wednesday 25 May @ 19:30hrs
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  • Meeting ID: 875 7486 6922
  • Password:  241926
 
IMPORTANT CHANGES WHEN ATTENDING MEETINGS AT THE CLUBROOMS.

There is a change to the system for attending meetings at the clubrooms, as you will no longer need to pre-book your seat at the meeting. Instead of pre-booking, Members will be requested to sign-in on arrival. This will provide the means by which attendees can be contacted in the event of a Covid case being reported.
 
Annual Print Competition
The closing date for the Annual Print Competition is next Wednesday, 25 May. There is a box for your entries by the stage in Unit 13 and another box in Wex across the way for those unable to attend meetings in person.
 
The competition will be judged this year by Leigh Preston FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, FIPF.
 
You may submit up to 4 prints and are allowed to use images previously used in the bi-monthly competitions. But please do not use images which you have already submitted for this year’s Annual PDI competition. The full rules are on the BPS website, along with downloadable labels for you to print.
 
Don’t forget to upload digital copies of your prints. These should be the same size as for the PDI competitions – 1600 x 1200 – but there will be no need to give any other information than your name and the actual title of each image. Here is the upload link:
 
If you have any questions or problems, please contact the Print Competition Secretary, David Alderson, at printcompetitions@bristolphoto.org.uk
We look forward to seeing your prints!
 
To see the competition rules, click  HERE 
 
Salon Catalogues
 
The Catalogues for all members who entered the Salon this year at available at Unit 13. Those members that attend Unit 13 have either already collected theirs or can do at future meetings. 
 
For members who do not attend meetings in person, Unit13 was open yesterday (Thursday) to allow collection as previously advertised. As only one catalogue was collected the balance remain at Unit13. These catalogues can be collected at Unit13 on any Wednesday before the meeting commences. There will be someone on-site from 19:00 (possibly a little earlier) so that you can pick up your catalogue before most attending members arrive.
 
There is no time limit on collection, if you would prefer not to come to unit 13 at present then the catalogues will be held for you to pick up in future.
 
 
PSA Interclub Competitions - Round 3
We have the final results for the PSA PDI Comps.... drum rolls and commiserations (if that’s appropriate for third place?)

From eight Competitions:
  • One result yet to come
  • Two third places
  • FIVE FIRST PLACES
Nature PDI – Group C Overall Standing - we’ve got to wait another week or so as the Nature section Director is currently away in Egypt / Jordan returning next week.
OPEN PDI (colour and monochrome) – Group F
Overall Standing - FIRST with a score of 201.  Second place scored 181 so this was a comprehensive victory!
Results for Round 3
Title  
Maker  
Score  
Award  
Final Charge
Barry Mead
10
 
Dancers in Symmetry
Derwood Pamphilon
14
Merit
At the Ballet
John Hudson
13
Merit
Bejewelled
Mike Martin
12
HM
Waiting
Rachel Domleo
12
 
Blue Boy
Sue O'Connell
11
 
 
Creative / Altered Reality PDI – Group B
Overall Standing - THIRD with a score of 191.  First and second went to two Australian clubs with 201 and 194 points.
Results for Round 3
Title  
Maker  
Score  
Award  
Harvest Time
Barry Mead
15
Merit
Dreams and Nightmares
Colin Dixon
12
 
Haunted
David Alderson
9
 
Sparkling Light Bulb
Linda Meaton
12
 
Descent into the Unknown
Mike Martin
13
HM
Golden Icon
Rachel Domleo
12
 
 
Large Colour PRINTS 
Overall Standing – THIRD with a score of 279 in a close finish, 1st scored 281 and second 280!
Results for Round 3
Title  
Maker  
Score  
Award  
St. Mary's Lighthouse
Andrew Whettam
24
HM
Cuckoo in Flight
Mary Pears
21
 
Cold Blooded
Mike Martin
25
 
St. Mary Redcliffe Church
John Hudson
23
 
 
Large Mono PRINTS 
Overall Standing - FIRST with a score of 283.  Second place scored 280!
Results for Round 3
Title  
Maker  
Score  
Award  
Grey Wolf
Sandie Cox
24
HM
Fighter
Mike Martin
20
 
Roker Dreamscape
Andrew Whettam
25
1st
Keen to Learn
David Alderson
22
 
 
Small Colour PRINTS 
Overall Standing - FIRST with a score of 299.  Second place scored 270 so this was a comprehensive victory!
Results for Round 3
Title  
Maker  
Score  
Award  
Freydau
Derwood Pamphilon
23
 
Blue Ice
Sandie Cox
24
HM
Gathering of Elders
Sue O'Connell
26
1st
Cheetahs on Watch
Ralph Snook
25
2nd
 
Small Mono PRINTS 
Overall Standing - FIRST with a score of 268.  Second place scored 264.
Results for Round 3
Title  
Maker  
Score  
Award  
Lunchtime
Derwood Pamphilon
23
 
Beyond the Barrier
Andrew Whettam
22
 
C Jump
Steve Field
22
 
Mother and Child
Sue O'Connell
25
1st
 
Creative/Altered Reality PRINTS 
Overall Standing - FIRST with a score of 299.  Second place scored 271 so this was another comprehensive victory!
Results for Round 3
Title  
Maker  
Score  
Award  
Mad Hatter
Barry Mead
27
1st
Dreams and Nightmares
Colin Dixon
23
 
Final Journey
Mike Martin
21
 
Golden Icon
Rachel Domleo
24
HM
 
The awarded images from Rounds 1-3 now go forward for End of Year judging (September) to determine individual awards – Fingers crossed for everyone  
 
What next?
Assuming we wish to participate in the 2022-23 season, as a top 3 finisher in all three categories with should be promoted to the next tier.  So well done all for supporting this. 
 
Mike Martin
External Competitions Secretary
The award winning images
OPEN PDI (colour and monochrome)
Dancers in Symmetry
 Derwood Pamphilon
 
OPEN PDI (colour and monochrome)
At the Ballet
 John Hudson
 
OPEN PDI (colour and monochrome)
Bejewelled
 Mike Martin
 
Creative / Altered Reality PDI
Harvest Time
 Barry Mead
 
Creative / Altered Reality PDI
Descent into the Unknown
 Mike Martin
 
Large Colour PRINTS
St. Mary's Lighthouse
 Andrew Whettam
 
Large Mono PRINTS 
Grey Wolf
 Sandie Cox
 
Large Mono PRINTS
Roker Dreamscape
 Andrew Whettam
 
Small Colour PRINTS
Blue Ice
 Sandie Cox 
 
Small Colour PRINTS 
Gathering of Elders
 Sue O'Connell
 
Small Colour PRINTS 
Cheetahs on Watch
 Ralph Snook
 
Small Mono PRINTS 
Mother and Child
 Sue O'Connell
 
Creative/Altered Reality PRINTS 
Mad Hatter
 Barry Mead
 
Creative/Altered Reality PRINTS
Golden Icon
 Rachel Domleo
 
 
On Your Bike!
This, from our cycling correspondent, Matt de Beger:
 
Missed out when Tour of Britain came to Bristol??? Well, the Tour of Britain (ToB) is Britain’s biggest cycle race, attracting big names from around the world, such as Mark Cavendish, Julian Alaphilippe to name a few…..

On Friday 9 September - ToB is coming to Gloucester/South Glos and the closest point to Bristol will be Yate! The race starts at Tewkesbury and finishes in Gloucester, passing round Cheltenham, Cirencester, Yate, Stroud and many more points along the 169km route.

Check out the following link for more info and a map-overview of the route: https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage-six/ 

Note: more info and timings will be released closer to the September date. 
 
Photography Show
 
The Photography Show Registration Now Open
 
As the destination for anyone whose business is photography, video or content production, The Photography Show & The Video Show, from the 17 – 20 September, will offer four days packed with kit, inspiration and creativity.
 
You can register here.
 
Further details here.
 
PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit - Once again the PAGB will have a team at the Show to help you with your potential submission for an Award for Photographic Merit, CPAGB, DPAGB or MPAGB. Bring along your Prints or PDI for expert advice which can greatly increase your chances of success! For more information and to book an appointment - e-news@thepagb.org.uk
 
Competition Closing Dates Coming Soon
Advanced warning of other important competition closing dates:
 
President's Cup (PDI) & Garmston Bowl (Prints)
  • Closing date: 8 June
  • Judge: Roy Thomas APAGB, Hon FWPF
For those new to club competitions, below is a brief outline of these two competitions:
President’s Cup Projected Digital Image Competition
This is open to all members, excluding holders of ARPS, EFIAP, DPAGB, EPSA and higher distinctions. Also winners of the cup in the last three years are excluded. It will be judged as a panel of 3 related PDIs on any subject. The images will be displayed at the competition individually as well as with the addition of an ‘automated’ triptych.
The Garmston Bowl Print Competition
This is open to all members and is for a panel of five related prints on any subject. The entry will be judged as a panel of five.
 
Creative Competition (PDI & Prints) - This is an open competition for up to three images which may be PDIs and/or prints. The Bob Faris Trophy will be awarded to the winner.
  • Closing date: 22 June
  • Judge: Rachel Domleo
To see the rules applicable to each competition, click HERE
 
Downloads
NEW - Download Issue 307 of PAGB eNews  HERE    

NEW - Download Issue 307Extra of PAGB eNews   HERE  - This contains all the Awards for Photographic Merit successes at the April 2022 Adjudication.
    
NEW - Download the latest issue, 99, of Photography News  HERE

 
Exhibitions to Enter
Click on advert to follow link.
 
 
 
 
 
Trumpet Bowers' Corner
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
 
 
Items For Sale
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).
 
IMPORTANT: Personal Detail Changes
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, please remember, if you don't tell us we can't possibly know!
 
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Photographic Acronyms
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 see the list.
 
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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If you have any problems getting into the Members' Area, please contact Matt by email: webmaster@bristolphoto.org.uk  
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