Distinctions Panel - Julie Layzell

Julie's LRPS panel can now be seen on line.  She won this accolade last January.

This is now linked from a new web page that lists all the recent successes for members getting distinctions.
Click HERE

FORDINGBRIDGE PDI CHALLENGE 2011

The annual Fordingbridge Camera Club PDI challenge will take place on Wednesday 11th May 2011. This is an invitation PDI event with ten competing clubs.

This is our third year of entering and we would like our selection to be as strong as possible. To achieve this we will be undertaking a specific selection for the competition at the end of April.

Any member who would like their work to be considered should submit pre-prepared PDI images to me by Monday 18th April at the latest. You can submit up to three new or previously seen images. All PDI images used in this years league, exhibition etc. will automatically be included in the selection and do not count towards the three submissions total. Images should be the same format as our own club PDI's, i.e. max 1400px (width) x 1050px (height), SRGB colour space, JPEG format.

Images can be e mailed to me aroliver@tiscali.co.uk or by memory stick/CD (returnable).

It is hoped that this will also give us a the basis of a good bank of PDI images for future competition selections.

Tony Oliver Competition Secretary 29th March 2011

pinhole photography exhibition and talk

Hello,
I and 3 other pinhole photographers are holding an exhibition at Dimbola Lodge on the IOW this spring, the opening night is Saturday 2nd (4 til 7pm) April and earlier that day we are offering a free walking workshop starting in Ventnor, where I will be teaching a little about the art of pinhole. Please extend my invite to attend both events to your members, and for more info on the walk, please see the tours & workshops page on www.pinholetours.com

Thanks very much, and hope to see you there. Any questions please email me.

Regards, Dave.

www.davewise.biz

PAGB News 42

IN THIS ISSUE HERE
1 "Why Sponsorship?" article plus a Link to the Free Draw
for an A3 box of PermaJet Smooth Art Silk Inkjet paper

2 The PAGB Nature Photographer of the Year with pictures

3 GB Cup 2011 - Illustrated Nature Awards

4 More Nature Awards, Notice of a new Sponsor and a Notice
of the next PAGB Awards Adjudication for Audio Visual

5 "Do Clubs Record Your Lecture?" & other articles plus
the Winner of the Permajet Distinction Paper for March

6 Exhibition Notices & a preview of the Next Issue

NaturalFocus Photography Tutorial

I had so many people requesting that I inform them when my new NaturalFocus Interactive Photography Tutorial was available. I hope you don’t mind me contacting you in this rather intrusive way but I have not kept a list of specific people - hence this rather general email.

I am quite excited because over the past year I have been working on creating a very different type of DVD that teaches photography in a new and exciting way.

It is a computer program that, when popped into your computer, becomes a huge Interactive Photography Tutorial. So you don’t just listen, you read and interact - not like a book because you can go in any direction.

I am releasing it as a 13 part tutorial which arrives to you in the post each month. You will find full details and a FREE downloadable sample on my web site www.NaturalFocus.co.uk Please at least take a look at my web site.

Having taken a year to create the tutorial, I am very proud of the result and I hope that you find it not only informative but also inspirational and fun!

As you are part of my pre-launch, I would be very interested to hear your thoughts.

With best wishes
David Boag
Visit my website - www.NaturalFocus.co.uk

Two more photography mornings at RHS Garden Wisley

I am writing to let you know that there will be a couple more early starts for photographers following on from the successful mornings held in the Autumn.

2 April and 14 May 2011 8am

Capture the best morning light as Wisley opens its doors early. Normal Garden entry prices apply, but tickets must be booked in advance by calling 0845 612 1253.

Best regards

Liz Grant

Marketing volunteer

RHS Garden Wisley

www.rhs.org.uk

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINNERS DAY - APRIL 15th 2011

I am writing to inform you that Colin Varndell is organising a day of presentations and lectures aimed at beginners to nature photography on April 15th 2011. 

Last year he organised one such event in the New Forest which proved to be a great success. This event is being held at the Old Manor Hotel, near Bradford-on-Avon commencing at 10.00am. 

The main theme of the day will be learning how to take great pictures of natural subjects such as plants, fungi, trees, insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds. 

Emphasis will be on how to search for pictures, mainly based on natural history fieldcraft and how to approach subjects in the wild. 

In addition there will be some technical content covering composition, lighting, exposure and some post production for each subject. Delegates will also be given Colin’s lecture notes and fact sheets for all of the subjects covered. 

For more information e-mail info@colinvarndell.co.uk or visit http://www.colinvarndell.co.uk/
Thank you and best wishes 

Susy Varndell  

Southampton Camera Club Mansfield/Elliott Memorial Lecture

SCC proudly present - David Noton on the 27th March 2011 at 14:30

David is an award winning landscape and travel photographer who will be presenting a completely updated version of his "Chasing the Light" show.

Visit Davids website to see some of his stunning work. 
website: David Noton

David Noton - 27th March 2011 at 14:30  - tickets £8

Thornden Hall, Thornden School, 
Winchester Road, 
Chandler's Ford, 
Hampshire, 
SO53 2DW 
or contact Colin English for more information and to book tickets please email: events@southamptoncameraclub.co.uk  
or phone mobile: 07771 665581

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

This is now on at the 

Bristol Museum until 5th June 2011.

Link HERE

FREE Photo slide show software

Create slide shows from your photos for free!

Enjoy
John
Again the link is HERE and in the headline.

Another way to get Free On-Line Slide shows is Jalbum.net.
I have put one up relating to my Family History HERE.  There are many alternatives to this version within Jalbum.  There is nothing to download.  It is all done on-line.  A show can be made in literally 3 minutes as this example demonstrates BARMOUTH. Peter

Free Photo editing software

An offer to download a free copy of Ashampoo photo commander 8.

I've never used it, but could be useful for simple edits.

Enjoy!
John
The link is in the Headline but also HERE