Can I remind you that this year’s AGM takes place on 9 July. All motions for the AGM must be received by the Secretary by 4 June at the latest (please see page 12 of your BPS Handbook 2013-2014). All motions must be in writing, signed by the proposer and seconder and either posted to: The Secretary, Bristol Photographic Society, 12 West Mall, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4BH or given to Carol at any Wednesday meeting no later than 4 June.

It has been a good month for BPS members in competitions, Andrew Wood gained two acceptances in the prestigous London Salon, including a medal, and Derwood Pamphilon gained three aceptances in the Equinox One Salon in India, which included a PSA Ribbon.

Last week I mentioned that Barry Mead had an acceptance in the FIAP Nature Biennial Exhibition in India. No sooner had I hit the SEND button than I received an email from Shaun Boycott-Taylor saying "Me too, me too!". So to save me from getting a thick lip, here is Shaun's winning image.

Would members who use the studio please make sure that they lock the door from the entrance lobby into the studio when leaving. When I turned up to open the clubroom for last Monday's DI Group meeting this door was unlocked. Please remember that the lobby is not exclusive to BPS as other people have (legitimate) access to the lobby.

The PAGB Inter Club PDI Competition is being held at Warwick University on Sunday 12 July. BPS is representing the WCPF this year and it would be great to see a contingent of club members travelling to up the M5 to support us. If you'd like to order a ticket, you can download an order form by clicking on this link.

We have received notice of several events coming up soon that you may be interested in signing up for:

 

3 & 4 June - Probably the largest group of Dakota Aircraft gathered together in the UK since WWII, at HMS Daedalus (RNAS Lee-on-the-Solent). In addition to these iconic aircraft, there will also be a Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Stagger Wing that will be appearing in its original DDay colours (Blue & Grey), a Beach Expeditor in Fleet Air Arm colours, a Kennet Sea Fire and the possibility of a RNHF Sea Fury and two Spitfires. For full details, please follow this link.

 

July & August - For those of you interested in a more sedate form of transport, there are a number of chances to photograph steam locos at Didcott Railway Centre in the coming months. Full details of these events can be found here.

The Photographic Angle are holding an exhibition in Castlemead, Lower Castle Street, Bristol BS1 3AH from Saturday 24th to Wednesday 28th May 2014 on the theme “Streetscapes”.
Streetscapes is a collection of photographs, each one taken in a city or town.  Each of the photographers has emphasised beautiful elements to capture and hold your attention, particularly when the subject material is challenging. Entry is free and the exhibition will be open daily from 10am to 3pm. Click here to download their exhibition flyer.

I'm indebted to new BPS member, Howard Thomas, for this link to a free internet magazine called f11.

Please note these changes to the programme:

 

Delete - Rachel Burch
Add - Tony Byram ARPS EFIAP AWPF DPAGB and Jenny Byram DPAGB EFIAP/B BPE1*
“MR & MRS” Two different approaches to photography. Prints & DPI.

Delete - Ray Dowding
Add - David Burnett - “Burnett’s Baroque” DPI evening of visits to Dresden, Prague, Venice, Verona, Rome and Potsdam.

The local branch of Calumet (at Montpelier) will be holding an open day on Thursday 5th June. Full details can be found by following this link. I'm told that an incentive to go along is the fact that there will be free sensor cleaning (Nikon & Canon only).

 

 

If you have any problems getting into the Members' Area, please contact Carol, either by email: secretary@bristolphoto.org.uk or by telephone: 0117 9241338.