2016 Southampton International Exhibition

To get all the details see HERE

RPS Newsletter No 42

To read this special edition click HERE

PAGB News No.152

Click HERE to read all about Digital Projectors.

PAGB News No 151

Click HERE to read the latest PAGB News.

Black & White Exhibition and Finding Vivian Maier

Chichester Camera Club Exhibition 16/17th Jan

Members of your Club are cordially invited to Chichester Camera Club’s fifteenth advanced members’ exhibition to be held on Saturday, 16th January 2016 at the North Mundham Village Hall. The exhibition will be open between 10 am and 5 pm with refreshments, light lunches and teas available throughout the day. If anyone cannot make it on the Saturday, we will be open on the following day (Sunday) between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. We will also have refreshments available on that day.

Print exhibitors have had the choice of varying screen spaces with the freedom to display virtually any type of work they wish with no rules on size, subject matter technique, etc. whilst PDI workers are each allowed to have up to 4 images projected, again with no subject ruling. Based on our previous, similar exhibitions, this freedom of choice has resulted in a considerable display of artistic talent. The day has also proved to be a great social occasion.

We hope you will be able to visit us and look forward to meeting you on the 16th January. See our web site at http://chichestercameraclub.org.uk/

Photo Convention and Trade Show - Invitation

Hi All at Salisbury Camera Club

All members of Salisbury Camera Club are invited to attend January’s Convention and Trade Show

Full Convention: 20-24 January 2016
Trade Show Dates: 22-24 January 2016
Venue: Hilton London Metropole, Edgware Road, London, W2 1JU

This is an opportunity for everyone who is interested in photography to attend January’s biggest event. In addition to the learning opportunities from some of the leading photographers and lecturers in the photographic industry, attendees will be able to interact with professional photographers – many of which have had a lifetime of experience working in the industry.

Over 100 international lecturers have been assembled to provide inside knowledge and advice, all are practicing professionals covering a broad range of photographic topics. These include: Fashion, Sport, Lighting, Commercial, Portraiture, Stock, Weddings, Photoshop, Landscape, Architecture and more...

The five day event is packed with seminars, workshops, demos, Trade Show, competitions, photographic exhibitions and more... The Convention is surely the opportunity not to be missed with a new programme for 2016 which includes four days of Masterclasses, Superclasses, business school, location shoots, image competitions, qualification judging, trade show, and two great parties.

Trade Show: The comprehensive FREE* 3 day trade show features the latest products and services from many of the top brand names within the industry. Leading companies such as Canon, Fuji, Olympus, Nikon, Zeiss, and Epson will have their latest kit, while at the event Adobe are running free workshops. Elinchrom/The Flash Centre are also running lighting demonstrations throughout the show. The Photography Academy is running free seminars throughout the trade show. There is also hundreds of photographic products and service at the show with experts on hand to give advice and demonstrations.

20x16" Print Competition: All are also welcome to enter our 20x16" Print Competition – merited images will be displayed for 15,000 visitors to view in the Convention Exhibition Area. The judging process is held in public so photographers can watch the assessments take place; this in itself is an invaluable learning process. The winner will be announced at our prestigious Awards Night at the 2016 Convention in London.

Details here: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/20x16.htm

Finally: All are welcome to enter our competitions to win photographic equipment and services:

Win: -

• An Olympus OM-D E-M10 II PLUS 14-42 EZ lens
• A Fujifilm Frontier-S DX100 printer and a copy of CARBON software
• A copy of Light Blue Software
• A Datacolor SpyderPRINT
• A Syrp Genie Mini
• 12 Months Aaduki PI and PL Insurance
• Two tickets to see Rhianna
• Click Props
• A New Studio Backdrop Every Month For 1 Year!
• Acrylic Prestige Photo Album with matching Album Box and USB Cover with 8GB memory stick
• 1 year subscription of Animoto Professional
• A Hahnemühle Leather Album bundle
• 3XM and Photovalue vouchers
• an amazing Avante Album from Dunns Imaging
• Nikon School gift voucher valued at £129

Entry forms here: http://www.swpp.co.uk/competition/ the draws will be taking place at the Convention

More information: Visit our website: http://www.swpp.co.uk/convention/ for all of the latest information on the Convention schedule and Trade Show exhibitors.

If you have any questions regarding the Convention please do not hesitate in contacting us.

We look forward to seeing you in January. Phil Jones CEO

*FREE Trade Show entry if booked before 15 January 2016, after this time it is £10.00

PAGB No150

A special edition showing 150 photos from Club Members across the UK. Amazingly one of these is mine. Take a peek. Note also that I also had an image in the 100th edition!
Click HERE
Also click HERE for EXTRA PAGB News
No 119 reminds me of one of Tony Oliver's images.

RPS News

To read the latest RPS News click HERE

PAGB News 149

Click HERE to read the PAGB news. Some excellent photographs in this issue.

Tips & Tricks

On the SCC site under Extra Info > Tips and Tricks there are two new pages.

1. On how to make AVs. So for the Club Trophy night 30th Nov here are the instructions on how to proceed. Click HERE and Scroll way down.
2. To add to the short talk on the16th Nov on Infra Red there are some ideas HERE

Photographic Competition

Dear Salisbury Camera Club

I would like to draw your attention to the photographic competition that the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are running this year. Further details about the competition and the Terms and Conditions can be found on the AONB website www.ccwwdaonb.org.uk

I do hope some of your members will consider submitting entries.

Kind regards

Anne Carney

Richard Ramsay Runner Up

Richard did very well recently in this competition with his lonely tree.
Click on the image to see full size.

Kodak Downton connection

Following on from last nights talk by Ian Platt FRPS etc. I mentioned that the Eastman family came from Downton. After some time I tracked down the family eight generations back and got the link. See below.

The Eastman family was in Charlton {spelled Charelton above}, "Dounton Manor" as early as 1539. It is in these tumultuous times we begin the tracing of the Eastman name.*

*Source: Roger Eastman    

from http://www.angelfire.com/ky3/caroln242/history.html 

Much more can be seen HERE
And a photo I took of the Eastman cottage in 2005 is HERE

PAGB News No 148

To read this Halloween edition click HERE

RPS News No 39

Click HERE to read the latest new from the Royal Photgraphic Society

PAGB News No 147

Click HERE

Fototonic Workshops, courses and tours

Click HERE for details of Photo workshops in the Channel Islands.

Arts Trail 3rd to 11th October.

To members unaware of this interesting biannual event in October there is a web site that covers the photographic parts of the trail HERE.
A brochure is available around the city.

Photographic Talk by Tim Mannakee - Thursday 22nd October - at Farnborough Camera Club

Tim Mannakee will be visiting Farnborough Camera Club on Thursday 22nd October.

Tim will be giving a talk on ‘The Secret to Travel Photography.’

Tim is a renowned photographer and a finalist in Travel Photographer of the Year, as well as running photography workshops around the world.

We meet at the Farnborough Community Centre in Farnborough starting at 7:45 pm where there will be a charge of £5.25 (for tickets bought in advance online).

Further details can be found on the attached poster or on our website, where there is a link to order tickets.
http://farnboroughcameraclub.org/
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions
Thank you
Kathryn Graham - Publicity Officer

Photographic Trade Show Southampton 1st October 2015 The Ageas Bowl

Photovision Roadshows

These events provide Imaging Professionals with a host of exciting visitor attractions including, a new education programme in place for 2015 in the form of workshops. These will help sharpen your skills and teach you new subjects including, Newborn Baby, Posing Techniques, Photoshop & Lightroom, Lighting Techniques, Wedding and much more. Other attractions include, Studio Area Live, Camera Cleaning, Turning Pro Advice Centre, Cameras and Equipment Area, Used Equipment Fair, and Photographers Work Gallery.

Our extremely popular and sociable one day events now stretch across ten different locations in the UK and Ireland. They attract thousands of Photographic Professionals, so why not join them and come and see the latest additions to the imaging industry as well as the leading trade suppliers all under one roof.

If the Photographic industry is your business, whether it is Professional Photography, Photo Lab, Retail or Graphic Designer, then make it your business to be at the Photovision Roadshows and register now for your free trade show ticket.
Click HERE for ALL the information

Battle of Britain Day Fly Past 15th Sept

This historic event is explained in detail HERE
In particular see the Routes page and find the White section HERE

On 15th September 2015, the 75th anniversary of victory in Battle of Britain, an estimated 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes and  Blenheims from across the UK, USA and Europe will come to Goodwood Aerodrome, West Sussex, to take part in an historic flypast over the South of England. The event brings together in one place more Battle of Britain aircraft  than at any time since World War Two.

New Web Site

Our revamped web site is now working on the normal web address i.e.  www.salisburycameraclub.org.uk

Scott Kelby Photo Walk Sat 3rd October 2015

It’s the social photography event 

of the year and you’re invited.

We all want to make beautiful images. We all want to make new friends. We all want to help children in need. 

And for one awesome day each year, all three come together in a really fun way, and we want you to be a part of it.

Southampton is the nearest walk.

HERE

Tim Sherwood

I met our old friend Tim [he was a member a couple of years ago] at the Arch Fest at the Museum in the Close on a gorgeous sunny day.
Tim has now made a gallery of the images he took on that day. You will recognise some of the people.
See the gallery HERE

PAGB News No 145

Click HERE

Yates talk 2nd Sept at Bashley Village Hall

PAGB News 144

CLICK HERE for e-news 144 with news of the FIAP Colour Print Biennial, an MFIAP Panel from Robert Fulton and much more ... CLICK HERE for e-news 144 PHOTO EXTRA with all the award winning pictures from the FIAP Colour Print Biennial including the full entries of the home countries and the Top Four countries. Hon Editor;   Rod Wheelans MPAGB MFIAP FRPS FIPF HonPAGB HonSPF  e. rod@creative-camera.co.uk

Xanten Trip Oct

Eva Worobiec Talk

Martin Parr and other photographers

Artsnight and Photography

The Society received notification yesterday of a BBC2 television programme showing tonight at 11pm which will be looking at photography through the eyes of Giles Duley HonFRPS, Martin Parr HonFRPS and Richard Billingham. You can read more about the programme on the Society’s website here:http://www.rps.org/news/2015/july/artsnight-and-photography

Regards
Dr Michael Pritchard FRPS
Director-General
The Royal Photographic Society

Chichester Exhibition 15 to 22 August 2015

Hello from Chichester.

The Chichester Camera Club’s 66^th annual exhibition of its members’ work will take place from August 15th 2014 through to August 22nd, 2014 (with the exception of Sunday, August 16th).  

It will be held, as usual, in the Assembly Rooms on North Street in Chichester and will be open between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.  We would like to invite members of your Club to drop by and see our work if they are in Chichester during the exhibition.  They will receive a warm welcome.

The opening of the exhibition will be held on the evening of Friday, August 14th, 2014.  

We would like to invite up to 4 members of your Club to join us for the opening ceremonies, a light buffet and a viewing of the show.  The doors will open at 7:00 pm for a 7:30 programme start. 

We look forward to seeing you in the Assembly Rooms.

Sincerely, 

Peter Rocchiccioli

(Exhibition Secretary)

 RSVP: rocchiccioli.peter@talktalk.net

RPS Digital Group EXPO 2015 at Warwick Uni 20th Sept

Click on poster to enlarge

Photography help for a charity

I write to request some help from Salisbury Camera Club.

South Wilts Mencap is a local charity serving Salisbury and South Wiltshire. Our members, people with a learning disability their parents and carers, lead challenging lives and we offer a support, companionship and recreation.

Our website is elderly and tired, so we are redeveloping it with the help of a professional public relations consultant and a commercial web designer who are generously giving their time pro bono. We have completed the brief and are about to embark on the design and development phase of what will be a small but high quality site. You will understand that it is an important tool for communicating with members, attracting volunteers and raising funds.

We shall need some good quality photographs, but have neither the necessary skills nor sufficient funds to pay a professional photographer. I wondered therefore if one of your members, perhaps someone who has retired, might be interested in taking on a project to populate the site with good photographs. We are very vibrant Society and there are lots of different and interesting events taking place all the time. Our members are very friendly and I believe the project would prove enjoyable and highly satisfying.

If you could put me in touch with anyone who might be interested, I would be most grateful.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email, I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
Nigel Afford
Chair
For South Wilts Mencap
M: 07825887152

www.southwiltsmencap.org.uk

RPS Newsletter July 2015 & Advisory Day

Click here to read their News

South East Region ARPS Advisory Day: Pictorial, Natural History and Travel 

2 August 2015  10:30 - 16:30
Canterbury, Kent

The event is intended to provide guidance to RPS Members and Non-members who are considering applying for the ARPS distinction and will offer an opportunity to see successful ARPS submissions and receive personal guidance on the preparation of your panel together with the selection of a subject.

The Advisors will be Paul Foley FRPS and Roger Hance FRPS AFIAP BPES. The event will be most suited to those considering applying for the ARPS distinction in pictorial, natural history or travel. The category of visual art has been divided into pictorial and creative. If you are considering seeking advice on pictorial, it is recommended that you refer to the definition on the RPS website.

You may attend as a Spectator or as a Participant. As a Participant, you should take to the meeting 20 prints that you consider could form the basis for a panel. This will enable the Advisors to comment on the quality of your work and examine how the prints may work together as a coherent panel.

Those wishing to attend are asked to register and pay through the RPS website. In the event that there are any problems with this process, please contact the Regional Organiser.

Terry McGhie ARPS
Email the event organiser
01323 492584

- See more at: http://www.rps.org/events/2015/august/02/south-east-region-arps-advisory-day-pictorial-natural-history-and-travel#sthash.G1Qd0i7k.dpuf

Viewfinders Exhibition 25th July to 2nd Aug

PAGB News No. 143

CLICK HERE for e-news 143 with Results from Warwick, an Obituary for David Tann-Ailward, Pictures from our GB Cup Judges, Peter Paterson MFIAP and lots, lots more ............ CLICK HERE for e-news 143 PICTURE EXTRA with the Full Results for EVERY Club and ALL the pictures from the Top Four Clubs

The Awards for Photographic Merit in November 2015 have now been booked at the Nidum Arts Centre in Neath http://www.nptc-cvp.com/nidum_arts_centre/

Hon Editor; Rod Wheelans MPAGB MFIAP FRPS FIPF HonPAGB HonSPF

e: rod@creative-camera.co.uk

Black+White Photographer of the Year 2015 Competition

Black+White Photography magazine, in association with Leica, is delighted to announce the competition is now open to find the



We hope that your members would be interested therefore I have attached a poster for you to print or to publish on your website, newsletter, etc as you prefer.

We are looking for the best in contemporary black & white photography. The competition is open to all and pictures can be taken on any kind of camera.

For the overall title of Black+White Photographer of the Year 2015 we want to see three pictures that relate to each other in style and content.

For our category prizes we want to see single images on the following themes:

• People (from portraits to street photography)

• Natural World (landscapes, seascapes and wildlife)

• Documentary (reportage, documentary, photojournalism)

• Black+White at its Best (all other styles – including architecture, still life, sport and
experimental work)

• Emerging Talent (any style by photographers aged 25 or under)

The overall winner will receive the new Leica M Monochrom plus a 50mm Leica lens (worth a total of £7,000) and the title Black+White Photographer of the Year 2015. Category winners receive £200 cash plus a £100 voucher from theprintspace in London.

The winners will be invited to an awards ceremony at Leica’s prestigious studios in London and the winning pictures will be exhibited at the Leica Studios and then at theprintspace in London. They will also be published in Black+White Photography magazine.

Deadline for entries: Midnight Sunday 20 September 2015.

For full competition details see the website: bpoty.com.
Kind Regards,
Anne Guillot
Marketing Executive
GMC Publications
166 High Street
Lewes
BN7 1XU

01273 402871 (Extension 275)
anneg@thegmcgroup.com

Freedom of Photography is saved!

10 July 2015

Your voices have been heard by the European Parliament and by the European Commission! After handing over the half a million signatures on Wednesday, the parliament voted yesterday with a big majority against any restriction of the Freedom of Panorama!

When I handed over the petition to MEP Julia Reda, she was “overwhelmed by the responses to the petition” and stated that “the petition has changed the debate in the parliament considerably and a lot of the parliamentary groups that originally voted for a restriction of Freedom of Panorama are clearly changing their mind about this.”

And the debate changed indeed – even MEP Jean-Marie Cavada, who started everything with his proposal of restricting the Freedom of Panorama in the first place, called upon the other members of the Parliament to vote against his own amendment. Many politicians brought the Freedom of Panorama up in the debate and mentioned that they’ve received “hundreds of e-mails and letters” from concerned people – from you!

Also the European Commission gave a clear statement by Commissioner Günther Oettinger that they “don’t intend to restrict the Freedom of Panorama”. Instead he says that “what you can see with your eyes as a citizen, on public places and streets in Europe, you should be allowed to also photograph it with a camera.”

The primary goal is accomplished. The parliament voted under applause that the existing Freedom of Panorama is not taken away from anybody and we can all take a deep breath. However, we do not forget about photographers from France, Italy and other countries that currently don’t enjoy this Freedom. We hope that the European Commission understood that this essential freedom has to apply all over Europe and we will closely monitor the proposal for the copyright reform by the European Commission that is due by the end of the year.

Save the Freedom of Photography

Please read the message from our President, Tony Oliver, about a petition to the European Parliament concerning the freedom to photograph in public places.
Thanks,
Sue Teagle
SCPF Secretary

Given the short time from before the vote ( 4 days) I suggest that the best course of action would be for us to sign as individuals (if we wish to) and to send the link to club secretaries. Although we would no usually get involved directly with political canvassing, I think that this issue is one of potential importance to us as club photographers.
I was aware of the proposal, although the potential interpretations as I understand them are not quite as severe as the petition suggests (and relate more to commercial use of images than amateur photographers). However this is still an extremely important issue which has passed most of us by.
The link is below:
http://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-save-the-freedom-of-photography

Camera Equipment for sale

David Miesner has changed his system and wishes to sell his previous camera stuff.

If you would like to have any of this then contact him on drm@drm35.myzen.co.uk

Canon EOS 500D body
1 Canon battery
3 other batteries
Canon battery charger
Photolex Battery Grip

Tamron 10 – 24 SP lens f 3.5- 4.5
Lens hood for same
Harma Uv fiilter 77mm screw
Lens cap
Hoya Variable Density Filter 3-400 77mm screw

Canon EF 50mm f 1.8 lens
Hoya UV filter for same
Hoya flexible Lens hood

Canon 18-200 f3.5-5.6 IS lens
Lens hood for same
Hoya circular polarising filter 72mm screw

Sigma 18 – 125 f 3.8 – 5.6 lens
Marumi UV filter 67mm screw
DHG lens protect 67mm screw
lens cap
N.B slightly erratic functionality

Digital Remote timer

PAGB NEWS No. 142

The latest newsletter is now available HERE then click on the enews icon on the left side to download the issue.

Portrait Photographer Wanted

Amy Money needs someone who would be willing to photograph a model wearing the latest Hats designed by Amy Money [Sally's daughter].
Amy is Milliner to Zara Phillips and Kate Middleton.
Amy needs to photograph her entire collection for her web site and for the society pages. Your name will be attached to each and every photograph of yours used.
Amy wants this done within the next month preferably in the next two weeks.
If you are fired with enthusiasm then contact Amy on amymoneydesigns@hotmail.com or 0776 358 5409
Her web site address is amyloveshats.co.uk.

FotoSpeed Summer Spectacular 25.6th July 2015 Corsham

Austin has informed me of this rather splendid line up of speakers such as Tony Worobiec, Chris Palmer, Margaret Salisbury and Peter Patterson. You may not have heard of them but Sheila and I have met them all many times and know how good they are.
See HERE for details
Go for it!
Yah!

An invitation to participate in our photography contest "Stained Glass"

Hello,
Wipplay.com, the online community of photo amateurs, is organising until July the 7th a photography contest around the theme of stained glass.

Given the rich cultural heritage Salisbury has to offer, we would be very grateful if you could invite the members of your club to participate in our contest and share with us their favourite photos of your famous cathedral's stain glass windows.
Thank you for taking the time to read these few lines, and please don't hesitate to contact me if you wish to obtain any further information.

best regards,   

Hugo Jacquemont 06 83 93 26 08

PAGB News No. 141

Click PAGB News No 141 to read the latest news from the PAGB

PHOTOGRAPHIC LECTURE BY VIVECA KOH - MONDAY 22 JUNE - SOUTHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB

Security Advice – scam email alert

A warning has been issued regarding opening emails from unknown or unsolicited sources.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified scam emails claiming to be from the Royal Mail which are tricking victims into downloading CryptoLocker ‘ransomware’.

Two emails have been identified, they both claim that Royal Mail are holding an item for you at your local sorting office and that a response to the email is required to arrange for the item to be resent/collected.

According to the Royal Mail and NFIB the emails appear to be coming from:

RoyalMailParcelpacketinfo@championmailservice.com

or ‘yourparcel@championmail.com’

Once installed CryptoLocker works by encrypting the victim’s personal files such as, photos, music, office documents and then demands a payment.

Consideration should be given when opening emails.

Further information can be found on the Action Fraud website or at the Royal Mail website.

Camera Club Visit to Sally's Farm 27th June

Dear Members,
Sally has kindly allowed camera club members to roam over her farmland from 2pm until dusk on Saturday 27th June 2015.
To find her place click on the link below.
Bring cameras, tripods and walking footwear and fine weather.
FARM HERE

Permajet Blog News

Permajet have started a blog that has some interesting topics about photography that you might like. See it HERE

CLICK HERE for issue 140 introducing our BRAND NEW e-news website plus a three page feature on the inspiring Irene Froy and her unique photography. Includes her succesful MPAGB Panel. CLICK HERE for an e-new 140 FIAP SUPPLEMENT with ALL the UK FIAP Distinctions achieved this year including SIX EFIAP/Platinum and TWO MFIAP. We have included photographs from all of them and you will be able to view these more comfortably on our NEW website. Hon Editor;   Rod Wheelans  MPAGB MFIAP FRPS FIPF HonPAGB HonSPF  e. rod@creative-camera.co.uk Opinions expressed are not necessarily the opinions of The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain and neither the Editor nor the PAGB accepts any liability for any content.   Any mention of products or services in e-news does not constitute an endorsement or approval of those items Irene Froy, MPAGB, HonPAGB, EFIAP. Two cancellations mean two last minute openings for Irene's popular workshop which has previously been sold out for weeks. Demonstrating her signature white layers, blur layers, airbrushing and colour correction layers as well as many tips throughout the day. Sunday 28th June at Wrekin Arts PC in Wellington, Telford. Tickets must be pre-booked at £23 each. e-mail irene.froy@btinternet.com

PHOTOGRAPHIC LECTURE BY HEATHER ANGEL - 8 JUNE

Professor Heather Angel DSc MSc FBIPP FRPS

Monday 8 June 2015 at 7.45pm

Copythorne Parish Hall, corner of Winsor Rd/Pollards Moor Road, by Cadnam

Visitors:  £3 entry at door

Heather Angel abandoned a career as a marine biologist before becoming a freelance wildlife photographer

Heather's great passions are photographing mammals, plants and macro subjects. In recent years, she has invested a lot of time working at Kew Gardens documenting the wildlife there for her book and exhibition.

Heather has been at the forefront of wildlife photography in Britain for several decades, with her images appearing in magazines and books all over the world. Her work has been recognised by many awards in Britain and overseas.

 Fully embracing the digital revolution, she communicates her enthusiasm for the natural world via her prodigious writing, her workshops and lectures worldwide.  See her website on:  www.heatherangel.co.uk

For further information:  Loretta.emery@talk21.com, Southampton Camera Club

PAGB News No.139

CLICK HERE for e-news 139 with Jo McIntyre MPAGB, Awards for Photographic Merit in AV Results, Nature POTY, the NEW GB Cup Prints and more ... CLICK HERE for tickets to the Sony PAGB Inter-Federation Print and PDI Competition judging on 20 June. Please note that the incorrect time was shown in a previous notification. Doors open at 9.30am for a 10.00am start. CLICK HERE for the 8th Beyond Group National Exhibition 2015. Opens for entries on 23rd May CLICK HERE for an e-news Offer  a 1 Year Adobe Gift Subscription with a range of X-Rite products.

Cath Carey CPAGB Hon Member

I am sad to have to tell you that Cath Carey died on Friday 23rd May 2015.
Cath was a long time member and one of our Honary Members.
Her funeral will take place on Monday 8th June 2105 at 12.15 at Salisbury Crematorium. There will be a wake afterwards at the Grasmere Hotel.
There will be a display of Cath's photography in the hotel.
If you plan on attending particularly the wake can you let Cath's daughter Janet Cox know please. Contact her on 01725 511 271.

LEE Filters Launch SW150 Mark ll Filter System

LEE Filters are pleased to announce the introduction of our new SW150 Mark ll filter system. The SW150 Mark II has been adapted from its predecessor and is now not only compatible with LEE's range of neutral density graduated and standard filters, but also the polariser and Little and Big Stoppers. This innovative system means it's now possible to use filters with a more extensive range of ultra-wideangle lenses than ever before:

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-14mm f/2.8G ED
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX

More information may be found on our website.

Please contact your nearest LEE Filters Dealer for further details or to place an order.

Kind Regards
LEE Filters

Gavin Hoey Presentation at Beaulieu Camera Group 17 June

Flickr Access and Use

I have written a long page on this topic that I hope will clear the clouds and confusion.
It can be found under Sundries > Flickr or http://salisburycameraclub.org.uk/Flickr/Flickr.php

SCPF News for May

The first News since Tony has become President.
See this on our site HERE

RPS Newsletter

It is worth looking at this Newsletter especially Graham Chubb. There is a photo there that reminds me of one Graham's photos. If you click on the photo it links to a lot more information. This link idea seems to work for most of the photos.
I like the top picture of a tree all in blue. The link takes you to more examples of the competition images.

SCC country walk 27th June 2015

Good news Sally has agreed to allow camera club members to roam over her farm on Saturday the 27th June from 2pm until darkness.
If you have never been to her farm it is quite special having wide open landscape views across waving fields of tall grasses. Also dead cars buried in the undergrowth. Plus all the things you find on farms such as chickens and horses but now cows or sheep.
All we need is good weather and a camera.
Directions will be given later.
Below is a photo I took on a previous occasion in Infra Red. Sally's pooch in the foreground. Click on image to enlarge.

PAGB News No. 138

CLICK HERE for e-news 138 from the PAGB with all the results from the recent Awards for Photo Merit, the NEW GB Cup for Prints and more ....

The Cotswold Monochrome Exhibition is celebrating its 20th anniversary. CLICK HERE to enter before 29 May.

Winchester Photographic Society is excited to announce the launch this year of a new, national photographic competition and exhibition. Full details, rules and instructions for entry can be found on the society’s website, www.winphotosoc.co.uk

Digital Photography: Creating and Sharing Better Images. CLICK HERE to enrol for this exciting ten-week online course developed by The Royal Photographic Society and The Open University

Jeff Morgan Evening 10 June 2015

Winchester National Exhibition 2015

The Winchester National Exhibition is a new competition and exhibition for projected digital photographic images.

It is organised by Winchester Photographic Society and is affiliated to British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE), thereby allowing photographers to gain BPE Crowns for any acceptances.

Winchester National Exhibition is open to any photographer, amateur or professional, who is resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or BFPO address. Entries, into any of four classes, can be submitted in May and June and the resulting exhibition will be held in September 2015.

• Entry Submission Period 1 May to 30 June 2015
• Results announced Monday 20 July 2015
• Catalogues posted Tuesday 1 September 2015
• Presentation & Awards Evening Tuesday 15 September 2015, by invitation
• Public Exhibition of Images Exhibition Day on Saturday 19 September 2015, 2-4pm, at the Performance Hall, Winchester Discovery Centre (three complete showings)
• Wednesday 16 to Wednesday 30 September 2015 in the public library, Winchester Discovery Centre (as a continuous loop on a TV screen)
• Online Exhibition Wednesday 16 September to Thursday 31 December 2015 in the 'Galleries' section of winphotosoc.co.uk

1. People Individuals or groups, showing character, behaviour or customs, or making social comment. Travel and street photography may be included
2. Landscapes Land, sea or urban views. People or animals may be included but should not form the main subject of the image
3. Open Any subject, including abstract images
4. Nature Depiction of all branches of natural history as defined in the new common FIAP/PSA/RPS Nature Definition, January 2015 

£1.50 per image; minimum fee of £6.00
http://www.winphotosoc.co.uk/index.php/exhibitions/winchester-national-exhibition-projected-image/introduction

Tony gets his ARPS

Tony Oliver SCPF President Elect tells me he has obtained his Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society this week. It has to be confirmed as yet by another committee.
You can see his print panel HERE
Our congratulations on the distinction.

Opening Evening of the The 102nd Southampton International Exhibition

Saturday 9th May 2015
SCC Club Members Invited
http://www.southamptoninternationalexhibition.co.uk

Hi Everyone

It is our International Opening Evening on Saturday 9th May at the Club Hall starting at 5pm - I would like to invite you all to come along.

It is free for all those who has helped with the unpacking days and just £3 for club members and£6 for anyone else who would like to come.

The ticket price includes a buffet, drinks and catalogue. It is a great social occasion with the chance to see some amazing images!

If you would like to come please just let myself or Maria Leekblade know and your name will be added to the list.

We also need some volunteers to help set up during the afternoon, so any helpers will be gratefully received from 2pm onwards.

REMINDER - We have the re-packing day fast approaching on the 16th, so if you can help on that day please contact Chris Gifford

I look forward to seeing you all there!

Sue Sibley
Southampton International
Exhibition Chairman
chairman@southamptoninternationalexhibition.co.uk

Colin Tracy 8th May

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CLICK HERE to enter the sRGB Print Exhibition - OPENS TODAY

The Royal Photographic Society and The Open University have launched a unique online digital photography course that will bring together The RPS’s 160-year experience in photography and the Open University’s recognised expertise in delivering education online. The 10-week course will cost £200 with participants working through The Open University’s award-winning online platform. There will be two presentations each year, with the first in June and October 2015. Students who successfully complete the course will be entitled to an RPS Certificate in Photography. It does not provide credit towards OU qualifications. For further information visit: www.rps.org/online-courses

The RPS and The Open University launch new online photography course

Well worth checking out if you wish to get an LRPS.

The Royal Photographic Society and The Open University have launched a unique online digital photography course that will bring together The RPS’s 160-year experience in photography and the Open University’s recognised expertise in delivering education online.

Digital Photography: Creating and Sharing Better Images is a 10-week course designed to help people new to digital photography and those looking to improve existing skills – and to see the world in a new way. It will develop participants’ technical and visual skills through weekly practical assignments. Students will join a vibrant online community of their peers, to share, comment and learn from each other’s work, and they will receive feedback from expert photographers on their final assessment.

The course has been designed to give those completing it the skills needed to tackle The Royal Photographic Society’s Licentiate (LRPS) distinction in photography.

The 10-week course will cost £200 with participants working through The Open University’s award-winning online platform. There will be two presentations each year, with the first in June and October 2015. Students who successfully complete the course will be entitled to an RPS Certificate in Photography. It does not provide credit towards OU qualifications.

For further information visit: www.rps.org/online-courses

The media release can be seen here: http://www.rps.org/news/2015/april/digital-photography-a-rps-and-open-university-course

Please circulate details to your friends and fellow photographers in other clubs and societies.
Regards
Dr Michael Pritchard FRPS
Director-General
The Royal Photographic Society
Direct line: +44 (0)1225 325730

Inspiring seminars at the Spring Shoot

Our interactive photography show, the Spring Shoot returns for 2015 on Tuesday 19th May. There will be live studio action with Pentax and their mighty 645Z, Falconry displays from Liberty's Owl and Raptor centre, Macro photography from Wildarena with their beautiful butterflies and much more. We are excited to announce our guest speaker line up which this year is superb. Book your places now to avoid disappointment! From Sony we have a FREE seminar with Nick Webster, internationally renowned Fashion and Editorial photographer. He will share his insight into the world of fashion and how he uses the Sony Alpha system within it. In another FREE seminar from Canon we welcome David Newton, expert photographer and tutor, David will talk about his love of Landscapes and how Canon cameras help him share his vision. Heading up the bill we are thrilled to announce we have not one, but two different seminars from the creative colossus that is Damien Lovegrove. Damien is a renowned photographer and lighting guru. He specialises in portrait and beauty photography and teaches professional photographers his craft across the world. In the morning session Damien will show you how to take full remote control of the off-camera Cactus speedlight system that he uses with the Fuji X system to create his magical portraits. He will start with wonderfully simple one-light setups to create portraits with his trademark cinematic feel. In the second of his demonstrations Damien will show you how to recreate the enigmatic charm of a bygone era with Hollywood portraits. I'm sure you'll agree this year's show looks like it will be our best yet. Tuesday 19th May, 10am, Hamworthy Club, Canford Magna. Don't miss it! Mastering flash photography with Damien Lovegrove Damien demonstrates Fuji X cameras and the Cactus speed light system 10:30 - 12:00 £25 View complete listing Hollywood Portraits with Damien Lovegrove Damien demonstrates how to recreate Hollywood Portraits 2:30 - 4:00 £25 View complete listing Special Damien Lovegrove double seminar pass Special pass for both Damien Lovegrove seminars - Save £10! 10:30 - 12:00 2:30 - 4:00 £40 View complete listing Fashion and editorial photography with Nick Webster Sony Advocate Nick Webster shares his passion for fashion and editorial photography 1:15 - 2:00 FREE View complete listing Landscape photography with David Newton Canon expert David Newton shares his passion for Landscape photography 12:15 - 1:00 FREE View complete listing