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Next week we have a return visit, via Zoom, of Adrian Donoghue. Adrian is an acclaimed creative photographer and prolific international exhibitor with many acceptances in the Bristol Salon (other exhibitions are available!). He will be "Zooming" his talk My story-telling photography journey live from Melbourne. The talk will be broadcast simultaneously into Unit 13 and into members' homes.
Please note, owing to the time difference between Bristol and Melbourne, the meeting will start at 8pm.
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He is best known for his creative urban landscape photography, which focuses on transforming ordinary urban scenes into other-worldly photographs, often containing stories of intrigue and human alienation. In doing so, his photographic style blurs the line between pure photographic capture and digital art.
Adrian last graced our screens in 2022 and tonight he will present a review of a 20+year journey that started with single capture street photography and evolved into more complex studio-based composite photography. This evolution has resulted in a look and style which underpins Adrian’s two major photographic series; namely, the ‘Lonely Man’ series, and the more recent, ‘Adventures of Young Matilda’ series.
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Below are a couple of images from the talk, but if your patience is somewhat lacking, you can read more about Adrian and see more of his images by visiting his Facebook page: follow this LINK. |
ZOOM
Login details:
- Wednesday
19 August @ 20.00hrs
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- Meeting
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Subject |
| 19 August |
Adrian Donoghue |
8pm Start - Zoom from Australia
My story-telling photography journey
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| 26 August |
Tom Rowland |
BBC Nature Cameraman |
| 2 Sept |
John Chamberlin
Pete McCloskey
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Barry Mead Retrospective |
| 9 Sept |
ZOOM - Guy Edwardes |
30 Years of Landscape and Nature Photography |
| 14 Sept |
Distinctions Advisory Group |
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| 16 Sept |
Tabitha Boydel |
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| 23 Sept |
PDI Competition |
Round 1 |
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2026-27 Print & PDI Competitions |
Don't forget that you can download a list of all PDI and Print competition dates, judges and Prescribed Topics for the whole programme year by clicking HERE
The first competition closing date is only a few short weeks away, 2 September - Round 1 of the Bi-Monthly PDI competition. The Prescribed Topic is Architecture.
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Monday 17 August: More practice with our lights
Monday 24 August: Male model (Simon) booked for a morning and afternoon session. We were hoping to do a Peaky Blinders theme, but we’ve only got the flat caps! Does anyone have an outfit that would pass as a “Peaky Blinders” outfit? Let Mike know – otherwise Mike will think of something creative!
- Morning 10.00am to 1.00pm all welcome - £10 per person
- Afternoon 1:15pm to 4:15pm - limited spaces, booking essential – contact Mike (mike_martin@blueyonder.co.uk). £15 per person
Monday 31 August: NO MEETING – Bank Holiday.
For any queries or bookings, please contact Mike Martin:
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NEW COMPETITION FOR INDIVIDUAL WCPF CLUB MEMBERS
THE LANES TROPHY
The Lanes Trophy is now an individual competition for a panel of three images on a theme by one photographer with only one entry per photographer but no limit on the number of photographers from any one club. THE SAME OR SIMILAR IMAGE(S) MAY NOT BE ENTERED FOR BOTH THE KINGSWOOD SALVER AND LANES TROPHY
The costs for entry for The Lanes Trophy this will be £5 per photographer.
Remember that prints can be trade processed and can be any size although mounts must be 50cm x 40cm
The competition this year will be held on Saturday 14 November at Stover Country Park, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG
Please, please, please do think about entering the Lanes Trophy competition to help us maintain this competition in the WCPF calendar
Sandie Cox ARPS, DPAGB, EFIAP/s
Kingswood Salver Secretary.
Tel: 07733 317108
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If you are interested, you'll need to hurry, as Jeff is placing the order very soon.
Are you looking to store your treasured prints safely or just looking to increase your existing print storage - then look no more, Jeff (Hargreaves) is about to place an order with Nomad Cases. Initially the order is for 5 boxes for the Print Competition Secretary and for storing the BPS Archives, however, if the order exceeds 10 boxes we can get a 10% discount.
If you have a requirement for box(s) for your prints let Jeff know as soon possible. Use the link below to select what size you require and if you want to add foam inserts to protect your prints. If we order 10 or more there is a 10% discount. The discount is only applicable if Jeff places the order over the phone with an RPS membership number. Click HERE to see the full range available.
Let Jeff know if you want any as soon as possible by emailing him at:
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West Bristol Arts Trail is holding its annual exhibition weekend on 10 & 11 October when there will be open homes, studios and communal venues in the Clifton area. If you are likely to be either opening your home or exhibiting at one of the venues over that weekend, let me know and I will include details in the newsletter closer the time.
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Amateur Photographer of the Year 2026 |
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The 2026 APOY Round 4 - Celebrating Colour, is now open for entries until Monday, 17 August.
To enter, just visit: www.amateurphotographer.com/apoy and quote the FREE entry code APOY98337784 Just remember to select Bristol PS when you register your first entry.
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Here is the timetable for the rest of the competition:
In view of the strength in numbers that we have in this category, there should be a massive entry from BPS members - if you haven't entered before, just remember to select BPS when you register your first entry. Let's hope that we see BPS leaping up the league table!
We need more BPS members to have a go at this competition, especially as it will cost you nowt!
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NEW Download Issue 410 PAGB eNews HERE,
NEW Download Issue 128 of Photography News HERE.
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Click on flyer to book tickets.
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Click on flyer to book tickets.
Tickets are £10 on the door, but ONLY £5 if purchased in advance on line.
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Below are links to upcoming BPE exhibitions.
To read more about BPE and see the full list of all BPE approved exhibitions, go to their website:
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PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION*
Closing: 27 September
3 PDI Sections
Open Colour
Open Mono
Nature
3 Print Sections
Open Colour
Open Mono
Nature
* Free entry for BPS members (Not available to distance or temporary members)
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CLOSES SOON
Closing - 30 August
4 Print Sections
Open Mono
Portraits & Figure Studies
Scapes
Sport
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Closing - 27 September
4 PDI Sections
Open Colour
Mono
Nature
Scapes
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Closing - 5 October
4 PDI Sections
Open Colour
Open Mono
Landscapes
Nature
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Salon acceptances: 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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If you have any photographic items for sale, drop me a line and I'll include them 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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