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Issue 414
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2 December 2020 |
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To: Firstname Lastname
Your BPS Membership No:
Your BPS Membership renewal date:
Hello, Firstname |
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Next Wednesday, 9 December, is (Not The) Print Competition Round 2 which is being judged by John Tilsley APAGB DPAGB ARPS. John is a member of Dorchester CC and has visited us many times, he also organises the judging seminars run by WCPF - so hopefully he should know how to judge a competition!
If you want to read a bit about John and also see what sort of pictures float his boat, why not visit his website by clicking here.
There is an article by John on judging in Issue 271 of PAGB eNews (see Downloads below)
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The talk starts at 19:30hrs but will be open from 19:15hrs.
Zoom meeting details:
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Join Zoom Meeting by following this LINK
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Meeting ID: 837 5034 7559
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Important FIAP Distinctions News |
Due to problems with the postal services worldwide, caused by Covid-19, FIAP have made the following decisions that will ONLY apply to this year’s Distinction applications for the 2021 awards.
1. For applicants for AFIAP and EFIAP Distinctions, there will be no requirement for acceptances in “print” salons.
2. For applications for MFIAP in 2021 portfolio submissions will be in high resolution jpeg files only - 3,600 pixels on the longest side @ 300ppi.
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The 2020 Masters of Print is now open for entries. This year there cannot be a physical exhibition, but it will still have the same prestige, the same high standards, the same distinctive badge and, best of all, a fabulous ‘coffee table’ catalogue for every entrant. Full details here.
Since they will not be mounting or framing the accepted prints, there will be less constraint on size and format. In fact, any shape or size you like on A3 or 12”x16” paper!
Closing Date Online is 08 Mar 2021
Receipt of Prints must be by 5 Mar 2021
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FIAP World Cup of Clubs
Mike Martin mentioned this a few weeks ago. Here’s our entry.... Unfortunately we’ve got to wait till the new year to see how we fare, but Mike’s hoping we can match our recent Kingswood Salver success, albeit difficult on this much wider stage. Thanks to everyone who sent in images for consideration not just those selected – without you we couldn’t pull together such a strong submission.
Competition Season Continues
Mike still needs images for the following. Please send any images that you wish to be considered to Mike_Martin@blueyonder.co.uk [Mike has recent internal competition entries and images used externally so no need to re-send those].
GB Cup (PDI) and GB Trophy (Print)
Two themes in each: Open and Nature
The flyer for this was included in Newsletter408 DPIC 2021 (PDI)
We need a strong showing here to redeem ourselves after this year’s event.
FIAP Biennial.
This is an opportunity to represent your country. Club members are invited / encouraged to submit entries via their Club for consideration as part of the PAGB entry into this global competition. There are 3 set themes... all slightly challenging:
- Creative
- Minimalism
- Humour
New work is needed for these as our archive of previous images are a bit sparse on these particularly the latter two categories! If you want more info on this, details are on the PAGB website. [Note: entry via the club.]
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Following on from September’s Virtual Festival, there will be another ‘ Photography Show’ online event on 6 & 7 March 2021 with a refreshed format. Visitors can expect an extensive programme of exclusive tutorials and masterclasses; plus product demos and interactive advice clinics hosted by kit specialists and big brands. The show will also feature exclusive deals and offer the chance to purchase kit and accessories from a range of outlets. Register your interest here.
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Download the November issue of FIAP News here.
Download issue 271 of PAGB eNews here.
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Well done to Steve Field who has now added BPE 1* to his list of distinctions.
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.
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Friends of the Ridgeway : Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize
The Ridgeway – the oldest road in Britain – historically was a trackway providing a reliable trading route from the Dorset coast along the chalk Downs to the Wash in Norfolk. Today it is not only the oldest road but part of that original route is a National Trail; it is also a wonderful resource for all the communities that live along its route, not just walkers where visitors and locals alike can enjoy walking, riding or just being there. The Friends of the Ridgeway, a voluntary organisation and registered charity, is committed to the preservation in perpetuity of all the natural aspects and features of the ancient Ridgeway. Details of the Friends are at http://www.ridgewayfriends.org.uk/
The Friends of the Ridgeway were very disappointed to have to cancel the Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize in 2020. However, we are delighted to announce that the Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize will be held next year in in April 2021. If practical and possible, there will be an exhibition in Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington; if not possible there will be an online exhibition and prize giving.
The aim of the competition is to bring The Ridgeway to life not only as a long distance trail but as an artistic inspiration, and to show The Ridgeway, its history and environs, in all their aspects throughout all seasons. The theme of the competition is ‘Spirit of the Ridgeway’. There will be separate classes for (i) wall art (including painting, drawing, etching, textile pictures and wall hangings, and mosaics), (ii) sculpture (including ceramics), (iii) photography (including digital art), and (iv) writing (poetry or prose).
If possible there will be an exhibition of works submitted for the competition. It will be open to the public on Saturday 24 April and Sunday 25 April 2021 in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington (Broad Street, Uffington, Oxfordshire, SN7 7RA). If a physical exhibition is not possible, there will be an online exhibition and prize giving.
Rules, entry form etc. are attached to this newsletter
I received the following from Community of Purpose
Beauty of Bristol photography competition
Good afternoon,
I hope you're keeping well. I'm contacting you from Community of Purpose CIC as we are busy preparing for the Bristol Young Heroes Awards.
As part of the event, we have released a competition for people to enter their pictures that capture the Beauty of Bristol. Prizes include a hot air balloon ride, a brand new samsung or a beauty treatment. I wondered if you'd be able to pass this around your members please? The deadline is 14th December, and the event is 16th December where we will announce the winner.
Please let me know if you would like any more information.
Eve Ralph
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Make Money For BPS Every Time You Shop On Amazon! |
Now we're all in lockdown again, the thought of on-line Christmas shopping must be looming large in many members' minds. It's worth remembering that if you so wish, each and every one of you can support BPS with every purchase you make on Amazon by using Amazon Smile. Click on the link below – then it’s self-explanatory.
Shopping using Smile is no different to your normal Amazon shopping and costs you nothing, it's just that you need to tell it that you wish to use Smile and then we get some pennies!
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Bob Faris's clear out continues! He is offering the following for sale:
M&S Classic Jaguar Die Cast Set - XK120, MkII and E-type. 1:76 Scale
Set of three Magnifying lenses (55mm) in a case CU 1,2, and 3 Dioptre
Tokina Lens SD 28 - 70mm 1 to 3.5 - 4.5 to fit Canon
If you are interested in any of these three items, please make an offer to me, Pete Howell, at bpsnewsletter@bristolphoto.org.uk - all proceeds are to go to BPS funds.
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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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.
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