Southampton CC Memorial Lecture 2012: Mark Carwardine

We are delighted to have secured lecture by Mark Carwardine. Probably best known to many for his BBC series “Last Chance to See” he is also a highly regarded wildlife photographer and has been chairman of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year completion for many years. Last year Outdoor Photography included him in the world’s 40 most influential nature photographers. This is a rare chance to see Mark showing and discussing his work as his schedule simply does not allow the time. Booking details are on the poster.

Many thanks and I look forward to seeing your members at the lecture.

Colin English

SCC Memorial Lecture Chairman

Camera Fayre at Locks Heath and Sarisbury camera club.

Hello Everyone,

This is just a reminder that the camera Fayre is booked to take place on the 1st April 2012 at Locks Heath and Sarisbury Camera Club.

So far we have one definite booking for a table and a major shop who is very interested in attending. We want to make this a success but need you to book a table. You must have unwanted items to sell so why not take a table for only £15.00.

Please let me know by the 3rd March 2012 at the latest if you wish to attend this event, otherwise we will have to cancel which would be a shame.

Regards

Debbie Mitchell

Chairman

07957 568644

PAGB News 60

Hi All

GB CUP SPECIAL 2 of 3

This is the first of three Special Illustrated Editions of e-news featuring the GB Cup 2012 which will be published over a few days.

(They are rich in photographs and if they had all been published as one issue it would have been too large for speedy downloading.)

Please click on this link to see Issue 60 of e-news from the PAGB.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en60270212GBCupNature.pdf

This issue has the award winning pictures from the GB Cup (Nature). The next, in a few days, will cover the GB Cup (Small Clubs).
2-3 Individual Award Winners from the GB Cup (Nature) 2012
4 Adverts
5 Individual Award Winners from the GB Cup (Nature) 2012
6 The PAGB Nature Photographer of the Year 2012
Rod Whelans

PAGB News 59

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 59 of e-news from the PAGB.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en59240212GBCupOpen.pdf

GB CUP SPECIAL 1 of 3
This is the first of three Special Illustrated Editions of
e-news featuring the GB Cup 2012 which will be published over a few days.

This issue has the award winning pictures from the GB Cup (Open).
The next, in a few days, will cover the GB Cup (Nature) and
following that, the GB Cup (Small Clubs).

2-4 Individual Award Winners from the GB Cup (Open) 2012
5 Why take a PAGB Assessment? Len Morris DPAGB
6-7 Adverts
8 The GB Cup (Open) 2012 Winning Club

Rod Whelans

Ian Bateman & Peter Lovelock 11th March talks

RPS DIG Wessex - http://www.rps.org/group/Wessex-Centre

Sunday March 11th 2012

at Aldbourne Memorial Hall,
Aldbourne,
Wilts SN8 2DQ
10:00 a.m until 4.00 p.m.
Bring along a packed lunch,
refreshments available from 10 am

Ian Bateman, FRPS MPAGB "Theatre Photography" Some tips on how to go about photographing stage productions, where the challenges can be low light conditions, rapidly changing white balance, and actors in constant motion. Ian explains the techniques he uses, with some tips for using Photoshop and Lightroom. The final results will also be shown, including composite images, AV sequences and Blurb books.

Peter Lovelock "Nik Software" A practical demonstration of the Nik plug-ins for Photoshop, Aperture and Lightroom. In this session we will identify the key features of each plug-in and understand the benefits of these for creative image making

Events can become very full so please pre book !
Full details in the attached file.
Booking forms & directions to Aldbourne Memorial Hall available from:

http://www.rps.org/group/Wessex-Centre/downloads

2012 Wessex DIG Dates for your Diary: * Early pre booking recommended * March 11th: 2012 -Ian Bateman FRPS with Theatre Photography & Peter Lovelock with Nik Software demo June 24th 2012 - 321 International Audio Visual Gala Day (AV) Summer - TBC Nov 18th 2012 - Gavin Hoey Photoshop lecture Please circulate information about our meetings to others who may be interested.

You are cordially invited to take part in the 17^th National Monochrome Exhibition, the

Cotswold Salon 2012

which is held with patronage of the P.A.G.B. (17/2012) and
as part of the British Photographic Exhibition awards scheme.

There are two categories, Silver Print and Digital Print each with the same three monochrome classes:

• 'Scapes' - landscapes, seascapes, city scapes - or any other 'scape'
• 'People' - any photo where the main subject is a person or people
• 'Other' - any subject not catered for above

Full details of the classes, rules and entry form can be downloaded from the group website

http://cotswold-monochrome.co.uk

Closing date for entries is Friday 1st June 2012.

The Salon is being held at the original venue: Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester from
10am to 5pm daily from Thursday 2nd August until Sunday 5th August

Entry fees can be as low as £1 per print. Collection points near Gloucestershire have been arranged.

John Swanell Talk - Winchester 13 March 2012

WINCHESTER PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: The John Swanell Lecture on Tuesday, 13 March at the Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester
More info HERE

Doug Allan - Life behind the lens

This photographer is giving a talk on March in Wimborne. Sounds interesting.
More information HERE

PAGB News 58

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 57 of e-news from the PAGB. Quite a short issue but with a whole Appendix of adverts because of Focus on Imaging. If you are going to Focus please say hello to our sponsors and mention e-news and/or the PAGB. Every little helps.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en58180212GBcup.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE

2 GB Cup 2012
3 GB Cup 2012
4 Happy Birthday + Notices
5 Calling All MPAGB - again

Focus on Imaging Appendix - Visit the PAGB and our Sponsors at Focus

Jeff Morgan Lecture 15th April 2012

This is the first of the SPF ventures into putting more things on for Club Members from all Clubs in the SPF.

I know I've only just sent this out, but omitted to say that cheques should be made payable to SPF please - very important!

Very few clubs could afford to host Jeff and there isn't any shadow of doubt that £10 per ticket represents excellent value. This if first come, first served so please don't delay in letting your members know about this. There is plenty of parking at the venue.

Details HERE

Regards
Sue Watts
Secretary, Southern Photographic Federation

Judging Workshop 1st of April 2012

Judging Workshop for Beginners/Level 1 - please see the attached Poster

This will be at Littleton Millennium Hall, near Winchester, SO22 6QL on Sunday the 1st of April 2012 between 10am and 5pm.
If you require any further information, initially please contact Terri Neill-Griffin on 01794 501104 .

Places are limited but further workshops are planned for the autumn. This is the first of the new style workshops organised by Ken ScottARPS which have been piloted in the Sussex PF with great success. To apply please use the booking form which will be sent to all club secretaries.

PAGB News 57

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 57 of e-news from the PAGB. More adverts than usual because of Focus on Imaging but don't miss several interesting items.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en57090212FebEC_Letters_Focus.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE

2 Highlights from the February PAGB Meeting
3 Men and Women of Distinction
4 Calling all MPAGB
5 Notices
6 Featured Photographer & Permajet winner
7 APM Advice of Facebook and Notices
8 … and Finally

Focus on Imaging Appendix - Visit the PAGB and our Sponsors at Focus

Rod

New Photo Galleries

A new up to date Photo Gallery has now been put in line. It consists of the images show on the rolling display at the Guildhall. There is over 250 images on the gallery.
You can find this under the HERE
The old gallery called Gallery 2007 has also been tidied up.

Locks Heath and Sarisbury Camera Club Camera Fair.

Do you have unwanted camera equipment/lights/tripods etc you would like to sell. Why not do so at the Locks Heath and Sarisbury Camera Club camera fair to be held on Sunday 1st April 2012. We have the use of a large room with a bar that will be open from 12:00 noon.

Most camera fairs take place further afield and we have nothing down south, which is why we decided to hold one.

The cost of a 5ft X 2ft table is 15.00 pounds which is payable in advance. (Cheques made payable to the LHSCC) The hall will be open from 8am so you can get yourself set up and the fair itself will be open at 09:30 hours till 16:00 hours.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

The address of the centre is:

Sarisbury Green Community Centre

The Green

Sarisbury Green

Southampton

SO31 7AA

The centre is located behind the cricket green in Sarisbury Green.

To book a table please contact the Chairman Debbie Mitchell either by phone on 07957 568644 or email (dmitchell16@sky.com).

Regards

Debbie Mitchell

Chairman

LHSCC

SPF News Update

Following the very successful Exhibition at Salisbury, the SPF immediate focus is now on the PAGB Print Exhibition 2012. Over the last couple of years our Federation has performed poorly at national level; it is not that our photographers are not producing the quality of work, but more that the best work is not being submitted for selection. The standard of our entry is limited to what is available to the selectors, so this year let’s pull out all the stops and see where we can get to with the best work from our members!

Images are being collected at the upcoming Spring Reps Meeting on Tuesday 14^th February, so please look out your best images and pass on to your club rep in time for this.

Apart from the usual business at the Reps Meeting, this time there will be two significant items on the agenda:

Firstly, following a request supported by many clubs for titles to be read out when prints or PDIs are shown in our leagues and competitions, the Council decided to put this to a vote of all the club reps. There are some very strong feelings on both sides of this issue, so please make sure that your views are communicated to your club rep in advance of the 14^th.

Secondly, as an “added value” element to the meeting, we will have a presentation of two PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit panels. These will be sets which have been successful at Credit and Distinction level. Leo Rich will be on hand to talk through the process of the Awards. This should be very helpful to photographers considering applying for an award, and is a step towards 2014 when our Federation will be hosting the Awards. Any club members who are interested in seeing this presentation are welcome to attend the Reps Meeting, the only restriction being that it will be in a non-voting capacity. The meeting will be held at Littleton Millennium Hall, near Winchester, SO22 6QL, commencing at 7.45 p.m.

As ever, do keep up to date will all that is happening through the SPF Web-site http://www.southernfed.org.uk/

Don’t forget the 2012 Print and DPI Championships being held on 25^th March. Check out the details on http://www.southernfed.org.uk/championships.htm

Now that the Print and PDI Leagues are well under way, you can check out you club’s league standing by clicking on http://www.southernfed.org.uk/league.htm

Thank you

John Hodge

SPF Council Member