BPS Newsletter - Issue 127 18 February 2015 |
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John Hooton FIPF FRPS MFIAP - Gathering Light. John John hails from Southern Ireland; for the last thirty years he has been captivated by the ever varying light and mood of Ireland's Atlantic coastline. Exploring this region has offered him an insight into the way the landscape has transformed and evolved over centuries. His images reflect the changing light and the use of a wide angle lens lends a better sense of place and location to it. It is here, in Ireland, with its wind and rain, sunshine and cloud, that he finds the inspiration for his beautiful and inspiring landscapes and seascapes.This an evening not to be missed.
You can get a feel for what makes John tick by visiting his website, please click here. |
The 2015 WCPF DPIC Competition was held at Exeter last weekend. A small group of us travelled south to see BPS take second place (for the second year running). The competition is for sets of 20 images submitted by 47 clubs within the WCPF region, these are judged by a panel of 3 experienced judges who award marks out of (a total of) 15. The club with the highest total score is declared the winner and the top two clubs go on to represent the WCPF at the national competition organsed by the PAGB at Warwick in July. The overall winners were the f8 Group from Taunton (226 points), BPS 2nd (218points) with Dorchester snapping at our heals in 3rd place (215 points). Below is a list of the individual BPS results. A big thank you to all those members who allowed us to use their images.
| WCPF DPIC Competition - 2015 |
| BPS Results |
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Award |
| Late Shadows |
John Chamberlin |
12 |
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| Sanhill Crane at Sunset |
John Chamberlin |
14 |
HC |
| Wahweep Hoodoos |
John Chamberlin |
10 |
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| Wilson's Plover with food |
John Chamberlin |
12 |
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| Early Snow on Wyoming |
Greg Duncan |
15 |
Bronze Medal |
| Bobcat on the run |
Val Duncan |
14 |
HC |
| Nereid |
Val Duncan |
13 |
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| Slam Dunk |
Val Duncan |
11 |
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| The Fish Dive |
Val Duncan |
13 |
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| Hoo Doe |
Ann Mead |
11 |
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| Orb Web Spider with Prey |
Ann Mead |
14 |
HC |
| Tax Collectors |
Barry Mead |
13 |
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| Three Dancers |
Barry Mead |
12 |
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| Ballerina adjusting her shoes |
Derwood Pamphilon |
11 |
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| In Hold |
Derwood Pamphilon |
10 |
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| Leaping Red Squirrel |
Mary Pears |
12 |
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| Father's Pride |
Steve Taylor |
11 |
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| School of Science |
Andrew Wood |
10 |
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218 |
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BPS Chairman, Millie Spaven receiving the runners up award from WCPF President, Peter Fry
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Greg Duncan receiving his Bronze Medal
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Greg's Bronze Medal winning image "Early Snow in Wyoming"
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Bristol Salon Judging Weekend
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Tomorrow (Friday) sees the start of the 2015 Bristol Salon judging weekend (weekend - what a joke, it lasts from Friday through to Tuesday!), when over 12000 images will pass before our judges' eyes and between a fifth and a quarter will be selected for acceptance.
If you fancy seeing how things are done, or you just want to come in and save on your own heating bill, feel free to drop in on any of the days. We start judging each day at about 9.45 and go through until late afternoon.
We will be judging Nature on Friday, Photo Travel on Saturday and Open & Monochrome from Sunday through to Tuesday. |
The Photography Show Is Back
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Taking place from 21-24 March 2015 at the NEC Birmingham, this event is the meeting place for aspiring photographers of all levels. With an incredible line-up of leading brands, show bargains, live demos and inspirational speakers, you’ll enjoy a great day out dedicated to all things photography. Plus, get hands-on with the latest products and receive expert advice from brand representatives.
To find out what’s in store for the 2015 show and to book your ticket visit photographyshow.com. Use code EOSTPS15 to get an exclusive discount on your ticket. (Applies to adult tickets only and expires 18/03/2015).
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RPS Exhibition at Science Museum
Drawn by Light: The Royal Photographic Society Collection is now on show at the Science Museum in London. (Floor 2. Open until 1 March. Price £8).
From serene landscapes to exquisite nudes, this new exhibition brings together over 200 extraordinary highlights from the collection of the world’s oldest surviving photographic society, by some of the greatest names in photography.
Founded in 1853, the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Collection is now held at the National Media Museum, Bradford as part of the National Photography Collection. With over 250,000 images, 8,000 items of photographic equipment and 31,000 books, periodicals and documents, it’s one of the most important and comprehensive photographic collections in the world.
Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition
The World Photography Organisation has announced the upcoming 2015 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition, running from 24th April - 10th May at Somerset House, London.
The exhibition will showcase the shortlisted and winning photographers from the 2015 competition and will be open 7 days per week. They will also offer late night openings until 9pm Tuesday to Friday. For more details, visit their website at www.worldphoto.org
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Fancy Your Chances As A Judge?
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If you've ever thought you could do a better job than some of our Wednesday evening judges, now's your chance to prove it. WCPF are organising a Judging Seminar on the 18th April. Any members who reckon they'd like to have a go might like to go along. Full details can be found on their leaflet which can be downloaded here.
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Sue O'Connell was recently awarded a FIAP Gold Medal in Nature section of Photo Art Prague, Czech Republic - yet more metalwork for the trophy cabinet!
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 will remain in this section for one month from the date of insertion or until notification of sale, whichever is the sooner.
Please let the newsletter editor know if/when any of the items listed are sold.
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01/03
Margaret Collis has the following, almost new, kit for sale:
MANFROTTO 503 PRO FLUID VIDEO HEAD
The variable damping (drag) allows the head to be tailored to the weight of your camera and lens, and also to the focal length, to allow smooth pan and tilt action which is especially useful when following wildlife such as waterfowl, allowing smooth one-handed pan with sufficient stability to be able to release the shutter while panning or to hold steady without having to pause and lock the head only to find your subject has moved away again!
For full details, click here
KAISER R2 XA COPY STAND WITH DAYLIGHT LAMPS
Ideal copy stand for digital cameras and smaller SLR’s
For full details, click here
20/02
Neil Brain is selling his Sony SDM-HS95P 19" LCD monitor. It has served him very well and is a decent monitor for either photo editing or for attaching to a laptop. It's in very good nick with no dead pixels or damage. Comes with power cable and DVI cable. Only £60 ONO.
Email Neil at joneil@blueyonder.co.uk |
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