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Next week is Round 3 of the Projected Image Competition, which is being judged by our own Steve Field EFIAP/b ARPS BPE3* AWPF AIPF ADPS.
You've probably seen loads of Steve's pictures, so you'll know the sort of things that float his boat. But just in case you don't, why not visit his website |
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Login details:
- Wednesday 28 January @ 19.30hrs
- Log in: Click HERE
- Meeting ID: 833 6663 7117
- Password: 034985
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Subject |
| 28 January |
PDI Competition R3 |
Judge: Steve Field |
| 28 January |
Closing Date - Print Comp R3 |
Theme: Animal(s) |
| 4 February |
Leigh Preston |
Night Walk |
| 9 February |
DI Group |
Practical Evening |
| 11 February |
Dennis Russ |
A Bit of Everything |
| 18 February |
Print Competition R3 |
Judge - John Tilsley |
DOWNLOADABLE COPY OF PROGRAMME
The latest version of the programme is now available, please click HERE to download. If you downloaded the previous version, you should delete it as there have been quite a few changes. Please note, there are still a small number of dates to be added.
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Situation Vacant - Temporary Mr/Mrs Mop Wanted |
Most of you will not know that, since the cleaner’s contract was terminated last September, Richard Kay has been cleaning Unit 13. However, Iceland & Arctic Foxes beckon and Richard will be away from Wednesday 18 February until he can resume duties after 21 March. We are unlikely to get a suitable contract cleaner for these weeks so is there anyone who would be prepared to step in for the time Richard is away? It would involve keeping the kitchen tidy, mopping up any spillage in the coffee area, a little vacuuming and keeping an eye on the toilets.
It would also help if you would all take care not to drop biscuit crumbs (a carpet sweeper is available behind the computer desk, so no need to untangle Henry). If you’re leading or attending any of the sessions other than Wednesday, could you please make sure that any crockery used is washed and put away and the kitchen left tidy
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Print Competition - Round 3 |
The closing date for Round 3 of the bi-monthly Print Competition is Wednesday, January 28.
This round will be judged on February 18 by John Tilsley APAGB, DPAGB, ARPS.
The subject for the open Prescribed Challenge is Animal(s).
There is a box for prints on the stage in Unit 13 and please upload digital copies via PhotoEntry.
Any queries, please email:
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ENTRY CLOSES END OF NEXT WEEK!
There are still only a dozen members who have entered - this is your chance to dabble in the world of international exhibitions, and will give you the chance to see just how good your images are, with the added bonus that it will cost you the grand sum of Beggar All, so come on, give it a go - you've got nothing to lose! Ed
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Entry to the 2026 Bristol Salon closes 1 February, now is the time to be getting your images together ready to make your entry. Remember that, with the exception of distance and temporary members, entry is free.
When making your entry you need to use the same email address that we have recorded against your membership. If you use a different email address the entry system will not recognise you and calculate an entry fee. Should this happen, do not pay but contact me ( chairman@bristolsalon.co.uk) and I will remove the entry fee.
If you are entering prints then:
- There will be a box on the stage at Unit 13 to collect your entries.
- The entry system will ask what to do with your prints after selection is complete. The options will be:
- Forward them to the Midland Salon (no postage charge),
- Destroy them
- Hold for collection
- Return by post (for which there is a charge)
- Any prints that are not accepted where you have selected to ‘Hold’ or ‘Return’ will be available for collection at Unit 13 soon after the selection takes place. Accepted prints will be retained for display at Unit 13 and possibly other venues. These will be available to pick up at Unit 13 later in the year.
- If you marked them to be destroyed by mistake then I will try to pick them out and return them, but it is possible that some may be missed.
- Any prints marked to be forwarded to the Midland Salon will not be returned to Unit 13 unless you contact me to ask for them.
Remember prints should be on A3 or A4 paper. Do not trim the paper to the size of the actual image.
Looking forward to collecting your entries (very) soon.
Ralph Snook
Salon Chairman
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Monday 26 January
10am-1pm – Model shoot with Ryan. All welcome, £10
Monday 2 February
Theme TBC
Monday 9 February
10am-1pm Theme TBC
7:30pm-9:30pm joint studio session with Digital Group. Model shoot with Kornelia, bargain at only £5 per person contribution – if you’ve not tried out the studio group or tried your hand at portraiture, why not come along and give it a go  . All welcome.
Monday 16 February
Michelle is returning to do her mylar, fake underwater theme.
Mike Martin
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WCPF Judging Seminar - Only A Few Places Left |
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If you are fed up with visiting judges passing adverse comment on your wonderful works of art, teed off with being told that there is too much sky, the colours are too saturated, or the one that rankles the most "I would have taken it from a different position!" If so, you need to sign up for the
WCPF JUDGING SEMINAR
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A JUDGE, OR ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE JUDGING PROCESS?
Learn the fundamental skills by attending the WCPF JUDGING SEMINAR 2026
- Date: Saturday 11th April 2026
- Venue: Woodbury Village Hall, Flower Street, Exeter, EX5 1LX
- Time: 9.30am for a prompt start at 10.00am (we aim to finish no later than 5.00pm).
- Catering: Tea and coffee included. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Costs: The seminar is provided by the WCPF at a subsidised cost of £15 per person.
- Tutors: Sue O’Connell, Lee Spencer-Fleet + members of the WCPF Judging Panel.
Seminar Content:
- The Requirements of a Judge. Looking at Images - An Approach to Judging.
- Strategies for New Judges.
- Introduction to Judging - Practical Sessions.
- Assessment of those wishing to join the WCPF list as a Newly Qualified Judge (NQJ).
Attendance is open to all, existing judges, potential judges and interested club members. Attendees will be introduced to the WCPF’s preferred method of judging images and will have the opportunity to apply principles and practise techniques in small groups. Those interested in becoming a judge will be assessed and will receive feedback from members of the Judging Panel. There is no obligation to take the assessment.
Applications:
Applications are on a first come first served basis and seminar places are limited to 24.
Payment details of (£15 per application) and return email address are specified on the application form.
APPLICATION FORM - click HERE
JUDGING PANEL - click HERE
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PSA Successes for BPS Members |
Following recent successes in PSA competitions (as recently reported by Mike Martin, two BPS members have had their images published in the prestigious PSA Journal - well done to Simon Caplan and Vicky Harrison. |
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When Time Seems to Drag
Simon Caplan
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Stairway to Heaven
Vicky Harrison
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WCPF Inter Club Championships |
SUPPORT BPS!
The WCPF Inter Club Championship takes place at the Exeter Corn Exchange on Sunday 8 February. This is a day when clubs from across the region take part in an inter club competition for both prints and projected images and is always a great day out. Seasoned members will recall we need to finish first or second in order to qualify to represent the WCPF at the PAGB national PDI and Print championships. Fingers crossed. Why not come and see how we get on and support YOUR club.
The full address of the location is:
Exeter Corn Exchange
Market Street
Exeter
EX1 1BW
Doors open at 9.30am with the competition getting under way at 10.30am. Tickets are available online from the Corn Exchange box office and cost a mere £8 each. Follow this LINK to book your tickets.
This is your chance to support your club and have a great day out at the same time.
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Masters of Print
You may recall this was open for entries over Christmas. We’ve already announced that Derwood Pamphilon gained an acceptance into the exhibition (congratulations again). In addition there is a Salon de Refuse (posh name for the best of the rest) which are to be made available to clubs to book, and I’m pleased to learn that Sue O’Connell gained acceptance into this for her image “Shock and Awe”. Well done.
Overall, 9 members took part entering a total of 40 images. Sadly, the results weren’t sufficient to secure any trophies, BPS coming second overall in the Gold Club award for the best support for the competition tied with Dumfries Camera club in terms of scores, but losing out on the top spot as they mustered 50 images overall. As for the Diamond awards for the highest achieving club, Dumfries won that as well, with 10 accepted images, Dorchester finished 8th with 5 acceptances and we were somewhat lower  .
GB Trophy and GB Cup
These are another set of prestigious competitions. There is both a nature and open section competing for the Cup (PDIs) and Trophy (Prints). What sets these apart from other competitions is that whilst the club can enter 40/50 images, only the top 12 (or more in the case of a tiebreaker) count. This therefore affords the opportunity to submit a wider range of images that may not fit the ‘normal’ salon entries. The competition closes in March and we’ve not yet made the BPS selection – however, if anyone has any images not previously entered into club competitions (Mike has those) feel free to send Mike copies of any that you might wish to have included in the selection pool.
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Amateur Photographer of the Year - Round 10 |
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ROUND 10 - OPEN
Round 10 of the APOY competition is now open for entry, the subject this round is Open.
The closing date is 2 February.
Why not enter an image, it is entirely free using the entry code APOY22017110
Go to https://amateurphotographer.com/apoy/ for full details. |
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I have received the following from FotoSpeed:
FotoSpeed is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Calibrite, offering you the chance to join a free live webinar with renowned photographer and educator Nick Wilcox-Brown.
Print with Confidence: A Practical Guide to Printer Calibration will provide clear, practical insights to help you achieve accurate, consistent print results.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00 GMT
💻 Where: Online - Free to attend!
Join us for this inspiring session as Nick Wilcox-Brown shares expert advice on fine art printing, colour management, and efficient print workflows. Packed with practical insights, this talk is designed to help you achieve consistent, high-quality prints and get the very best from your images. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, it’s a great opportunity to learn directly from one of the industry’s leading voices - completely free to attend.
The Fotospeed Team.
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Download the latest edition of FIAP News - click HERE
Download Issue 397 PAGB eNews HERE
NEW Download Issue 125 of Photography News HERE.
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Vale of Evesham
National Exhibition
Closing: 28 February
4 PDI Sections
Open Colour
Open Mono
Natural History
Experimental/Creative
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Closing: 1 February
3 PDI Sections
Open Colour
Open Mono
Nature
3 Print Sections
Open Colour
Open Mono
Nature
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Closing - 1 February
3 PDI Sections:
Open Colour
Monochrome
Nature
3 Print Sections:
Open Colour
Monochrome
Nature
Entry is free to BPS members*
* Not available to distance members, temporary members.
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Closing - 1 February
5 PDI Sections:
Open Colour
Monochrome
Nature
Creative
Scapes
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Closing - 15 March
6 PDI Sections:
Open
Monochrome
Creative
People
Scapes
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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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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