PAGB News No. 75

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 75 of e-news from the PAGB.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en75220912_Maskell2_Batemn_Scott.pdf

1 Print Championship
2 Photographic Art - East African Wildlife. An MFIAP Panel
3 British Birds Winner
4 Notices & Adverts
5 Featured Photographer - Ian Bateman
6 Adverts
7 A successful FRPS Panel by Neil Scott

PLUS
A Three Page Inter-Club Print Championship Supplement with all the participating Clubs and Judges.

Rod Whelans

Sue Bishop Thurs 25 Oct 2012; Joe Cornish - Thurs 22nd Oct 2012

Farnborough Camera Club is proud to present :-
A evening with Sue Bishop on Thurs 22 nd Oct 2012 at 7.30pm, entitled
A Walk through the Abstract World of : Pt 1 Landscape Photography, :Pt 2 Flower Photography,
Details and Tickets from http://www.farnboroughcameraclub.org/

Farnborough Camera Club is proud to present an inspiring evening with the
Master Landscape Photographer : Joe Cornish
Thurs 22nd Nov 2012 7.30pm ,
Details and Tickets for this Event : from http://www.farnboroughcameraclub.org/

Ken Whalley, Event Organiser,

CJD. 18.09.2012
01252 838859
http://www.farnboroughcameraclub/

2012 22nd Guernsey Salon of Photography - BPE

Please find attached the 2012 Guernsey Salon of Photography entry form and rules.
 Copies are also available on the Guernsey Salon website http://www.guernseysalon.co.uk/
Entry fees have been kept at the same level for many years and are still only £5 per class.

Please pass on this invitation to any interested photographers.
Closing date 3rd October, 2012
THE SELECTOR
Karen Berry ARPS AFIAP

Each Class winner will receive a replica Guernsey milk can.
Thank you for your support.
Exhibition affiliated to the British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE).

All acceptances count towards the BPE Crown Awards.
PAGB Patronage no. 31/2012

On behalf of the Guernsey Salon of Photography
http://www.guernseysalon.co.uk/

Photographic Competition - Europe is Beautiful

CEWE PHOTOBOOK needs you...

A couple of months ago we launched a fabulous photographic competition called EUROPE IS BEAUTIFUL, which as the name suggests, is a Europe wide competition celebrating the beauty and diversity of our continent.

http://contest.cewe-fotobuch.de/eib2012/en

However, it¹s come to our attention that the United Kingdom & Northern Ireland is falling behind some other European countries, in terms of number of photos entered, and so we¹d like to invite you and your society members to take part and show us your BEST OF BRITISH.

2012 has been such a great year to be British... we celebrated the Queen¹s diamond Jubilee as well as huge success at the Olympics and Paralympics, and despite the fact that it¹s been a rather wet summer, we still feel sure that you have loads of fantastic photos lurking on your laptops. So, why not share them and be in with a chance to win one of 500 amazing prizes that are on offer.

Loads of prizes to win...

http://contest.cewe-fotobuch.de/eib2012/en/main/prizes

Let¹s show the rest of Europe just how beautiful our country is and how proud we are of these fair Isles.

Entering is simple! Just go to the competition site and register your details: http://contest.cewe-fotobuch.de/eib2012/en/photos/add

Then you are free to upload up to 5 of your best photos to be in with a chance to WIN!

The competition closes on 31st December 2012 after which winners will be notified. T&C¹s apply http://contest.cewe-fotobuch.de/eib2012/en/tos

If you need any further information please don¹t hesitate to contact Sarah Brockhurst at CEWE PHOTOBOOK via email sarah.brockhurst@cewecolor.co.uk or phone on 0845 605 3953.

GOOD LUCK!


*Recommended list price for a small CEWE PHOTOBOOK including VAT. P&P changes apply.

Winchester PS talk Will Cheung 6th Oct

Landscape Photography course at Salisbury Cathedral Inbox x

Hi

We are delighted to be able to offer you another opportunity to join a Landscape Photography course on Saturday 6^th October. Suitable for beginners and intermediate and for digital or film cameras. Flier attached.

If you would like to book please email learning@salcath.co.uk to reserve a place.

Kind regards

Susan Hayter

Educational Visits Co-ordinator

education@salcath.co.uk

T: 01722 555180

PAGB E-News 74

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 74 of e-news from the PAGB.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en74100912_Maskell_Pile_Slavin.pdf

1         GB Cup 2012 CD and Certicicates!
2         Warwick.  The Judges' Choices
3         East African Wildlife by Margery Maskell MFIAP**
4         Featured Photographer – Tim Pile
5         The RPS and The Times
6         Meet the EC – David Gibbins ARPS AFIAP APAGB BPE3
7         YOUR invitation to the Inter-Club Print Championship
8         Those Magnificent men in their Flying Machines
9         Advert
10        RPS Distinctions – A Family Affair
11        … and finally

** Margery has produced a Blurb book, price depending on the size and type bought. It is also available as an ebook for £3.99.

Photographic Art - East African Wildlife - Margery Maskell

http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/3490136      (10x8) in soft and hard back
http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/3490070     (13x11) in hardback
http://store.blurb.co.uk/ebooks/313631     (ebook) for iPad, etc.
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You’re history!

Hi,
I was wondering if any your members interested in “photographing history” might like come along an enjoy You’re history!* at Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire on 22-23 September.
This is a major Classical Greek to 1990s multi-era living history show with 700 performers from 50 top groups, battles, displays, encampments, children’s entertainments and more, all set within a beautiful setting and carefully arranged to be as photogenic as possible – so, no burger vans, other visitors or modern intrusions spoiling the backdrop of displays etc.
We’ve found that photographers and their families love this show (now in its third year) so perhaps you might like to make your members (and other photographic groups that you might know) aware of it? Full details including the timetable of displays is posted up at www.you’rehistory.co.uk or www.eventplan.co.uk
* previously known as Blasts from the Past!
Please note that we aren’t able to offer special access for safety reasons because of the horses, guns, other weapons and explosives in use, and we ask photographers to observe our usual viewing arrangements (eg by not standing up in front of those seated & viewing behind), but we find that everybody is able to take plenty of excellent shots. The living history areas are of course ideal for photographers, and the re-enactors will often pose for particular shots.
Admission is very reasonable, only £10 adult, £5 child or £25 family of four. We recommend coming on the Saturday because as there is so much to see, visitors often like to come back on the Sunday. Tickets are available each day (only).
I do hope that your members will be interested!
All the best
Howard Giles
EventPlan Limited
1 King Street
Seagrave
Leicestershire
LE12 7LY

Tel: 01509 815645
Mobile: 07779 340108
www.eventplan.co.uk

Bryan Webb course at Ammerdown

Following the summer break, I should imagine that camera clubs are starting to meet to discuss new ideas, competitions and the thought of the beautiful autumn colours that will follow over the next few months.

Some of you may know of Bryan Webb a teacher/trainer of all things relating to photography who lives in Exmouth. Here at Ammerdown we are very much looking forward to welcoming him back to lead a weeks Autumn Photo project in the beautiful surrounds of the Ammerdown Centre which is in the Somerset countryside on an idyllic estate.

It would be great to see some of the Wiltshire Clubs members come along and share the experience and I have attached for you to share amongst your members etc a flyer with all the details on which includes a booking form and a link to our website which leads you to further information about Bryan and the course.

http://ammerdown.org/BryanWebb-AutumnPhotoTime2012.htm

I look forward to hearing form you and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Centre.
With Best Wishes
Sarah Chabowska
Marketing & Publicity Officer
The Ammerdown Conference & Retreat Centre
Ammerdown Park
Radstock nr Bath
Somerset BA3 5SW
Tel: 01761 433709
E-mail: info@ammerdown.org
www.ammerdown.org
www.ammerdown-conference.co.uk
A Place of Hospitality, Spirituality & Growth

Members Information

I have added a simple page to list the current and outstanding events that you to take note of. These will generally be on the Club Notice Board on display on Club Nights.
Members Info can be found under the Sundries button.
Have a look now and see HERE.

Brockenhurst College

FIAP DISTINCTIONS CRITERIA

Have assured your FIAP Liaison Officer as late, as July this year, that the announced changes to the criteria would go ahead, FIAP have now changed their minds! At their Directory Board Meeting, held immediately before opening of the FIAP Congress in Singapore, they decided to defer the changes, and on the opening day of Congress announced that the changes to the criteria for AFIAP, EFIAP and MFIAP would not now come into force until the 1st July 2013.

This means that the 2013 submission of applications will now be subject to the criteria that were in forced in 2012. The relevant documents on the PAGB Website are being updated and if not already done, then they will be as soon as the Webmaster can implement the changes. The replacement documents will be annotated with the words "Post FIAP Congress". You should refer to them for full details.

I am aware that this change might well be greeted with enthusiasm by many, but there will be a number of others seeking EFIAP for whom the changes might be less welcome. Please understand that I have already made representations about these issues, but as was pointed out to me, there will always be some who lose out when changes are made.

Dave Coates. FIAP Liasion Officer.

Photographic Opportunities this Autumn

Winchester Discovery Centre

 

18 September   Gallery Tour of International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition with Philip Smith (Director) - Phone 01962 873603   19:30   £7.00

19 September   International Garden Photographer of the Year Workshop with Philip Smith (Director) Phone 01962 873603 - 10:00 – 16:00    £80.00

Until 30^th September   International Garden Photographer of the Year  - Library hours   Free

29 September  Get more from your Digital camera   10.00  – 16.00   £40.00

6 October - Improve your photography with a PC (Elements) 10.00  – 16.00   £40.00

3 November - Light & Portrait Photography    10.00  – 16.00   £40.00

New Forest – Michael Palmer Photography

September onwards - Digital Camera Workshop  10:00 – 15:00 - £79    

                                                                                       see michaelpalmer.com website for schedule

Hayling Island Camera Club

Annual Hayling Island Camera Club Photography Exhibition 6/7/8 September 2012
10-4.00pm at URC Hall, Hollow Lane, Mengham, Hayling Island PO11 9EY

Also a reminder that Langstone Hotel, Northney, Hayling Island are hosting a gallery of Hayling Island Camera Club prints and offering 10% off a cream tea. 

Romsey Viewfinders - Macro Photography Talk - Bob Brind Serch Sept 4th

Please come along on September 4th as Bob Brind Serch will be at Romsey Viewfinders giving a talk entitled Macro Photography - A Practical Exploration. The entry charge for non-members will be £3 on the door. The evening will run from 7.30pm until around 10pm and will be at our usual meeting place, Jubilee Hall, New Road, Timsbury SO51 0NH.

 

Details can be found on the link below

http://www.viewfinderscameraclub.org.uk/index.php

 

More details specifically about Bob and his talks can be found on this link.

http://www.naturesphotos.co.uk/

 

And as usual, you will get a warm welcome from Club members and the best tea and biscuits in Timsbury!

 

Best wishes

Pam Watson

Secretary

PLEASE NOTE: Sheila and I will be going on this date so if you wish to go we can give you a lift. See us on the first night of Salisbury CC's season [i.e. 3/9/12].

SOUTH DOWNS PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

  Hunt for photos of life in the South Downs

Comedian and actor Hugh Dennis will help to judge a photo competition challenging people to capture ‘Life in our Landscapes’ in the South Downs National Park this summer.

Hugh Dennis, who lives in the South Downs National Park, said:

“The spectacular landscapes of the South Downs only exist because of the people who have shaped them over the past 6,000 years. I’ll be looking for a winning image that captures a story of the people who live, work and visit here today.”

Prizes for the competition, launched by the South Downs National Park, include £150 in vouchers to spend at Petersfield Photographic, a year’s subscription to Outdoor Photography magazine and a day of landscape photography training with photographer Simon Parsons.

The other judges are Steven Watkins, editor of Outdoor Photography magazine, Nick Heasman, Western Area Manager for the South Downs National Park and Doug Jones, Member of the South Downs National Park Authority.

Steve Watkins, whose office is based in the South Downs National Park said:

“It takes a different creative approach to capture an image of life on a farm, in a market town or of a paraglider soaring over the hills than it does to photograph an empty landscape.

“My tips would be to clearly define your main subject and then make that the most important element; and wait for a telling moment to press the shutter button – it could be the turn of a head, a smile, a person walking by or the paraglider executing a steep turn. My winning shot will tell the story of when people and landscape come together.”

Nick Heasman, Western Area Manager for the South Downs National Park and a keen amateur photographer said:

“The landscapes of the South Downs National Park are as much about people as they are about place. I can't wait to see images showing the relationship between man and the land, capturing tales of our rich cultural heritage, community pride, enterprise and recreation – the life in our market towns, at local festivals, working in farms and out on our footpaths.”

The competition closes on 15 October 2012. Information on how to enter and full terms and conditions are available at www.southdowns.gov.uk/photocomp2012.

Joanna Glyde Senior Media Officer South Downs National Park Authority Hatton House Bepton Road, Midhurst West Sussex GU29 9LU

 

Direct Line: 01730 811785 Tel: 0300 303 1053 Mobile: 07557 853277

 

www.southdowns.gov.uk

Sydney International Exhibition of Photography (Closing Date: 03rd September 2012 - Midnight AEST)

                                               

Sydney International Exhibition of Photography



                                                   

Your entry should be submitted using the following



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Photography Holidays & Introductory Offer

Dear Photographer,

 

I would like to introduce you to Wildlife & Wilderness, a specialist tour operator which, as you will see from the attached document, is well versed in organising individual tailor made holidays and group photographic trips overseas. We would love to help your club or its individual members experience our worldwide destinations and we have an Introductory Offer that will save up to 10% on group or individual bookings made before 15 October 2012.

 

Why Wildlife & Wilderness?

Unlike many travel companies our holidays are rarely bought ‘off the shelf’ and hence we almost entirely work on designing specific itineraries for each our clients. We like to produce unique, intelligent itineraries that are based on your ideas, our enthusiasm, creativity, knowledge and expertise, all backed up by excellent service provided by our partners overseas. Consequently, this has led to tremendous repeat custom and our association with top professional photographers, Andy Rouse and David Ward. We can assure you of a truly memorable photographic holiday.

 

I hope that you will share this document with fellow club members at your next meeting and I do look forward to hearing from you with suggestions for your trips.

 

Yours sincerely,

Steve Banner

Dr. Steve Banner F.R.G.S. Director Wildlife & Wilderness

0845 00 44 599 or +44 1625 838 225

http://www.wildlifewilderness.com/

8th Swansea International Salon

 

NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES AT

www.swanseacameraclub.co.uk/inthome.co.uk

For entrants requiring FIAP countries Wales(Swansea) is counted as a different country from those internationals that are marked UK

4 sections open Colour(cpid) open mono(cpid) People(cpid) and travel

Max image size 1400 x 1050 at 300 dpi saved as a large jpeg. vertical size should not exceed 1050

Entries must be made through the Internet with easy upload of images one at a time.

Entries will be judged over 4 separate rounds

A full entry  guide showing  how to enter is available on screen

Payment of fee's can be made through Pay Pal either through your account of using credit/debit card.

You will be taken to the payment page where your total will have been worked out for you.

Paypal can convert this to your local currency.

Catalogue are sent by surface mail.

Entrants can have airmail delivery by accepting our offer of Air Mail for a £4.00 payment

Once again Swansea will use a large Plasma display monitor for judging. This will ensure that the judges see your image as you saw them on your monitor. No loss of quality due to poor projection or calibration.

Over 200 possible awards are available over the 4 sections and include FIAP Blue badge award.

Special medals are available in each section. See our awards page for full details.

Our A4 FIAP 4 star catalogue will be sent to every entrant paying entry fee and we will print all award images including commended acceptances.

Blue badge winner, the entrant with the highest number of acceptance over all 4 sections, will have one of their images on our front cover and all other accepted images within the catalogue.

Phil Elias Chairman

8th Swansea International

Latest news from the Salisbury Area Board

Latest news from the Salisbury Area Board News / blog | Our Community Matters : Follow our blog for all the latest news      News: Salisbury Area Board approves Market Square improvements      News: Southampton Road shoppers given chance to win their shopping…      News: A day in the life of a tattoo artist      News: Salisbury Car Share member wins a month of free fuel…      News: Campaign group celebrate success of Hiroshima Day candle float      News: The second suitcase      News: Help to build a Legacy to the Olympic Games!      News: Grant scheme for arts groups      News: Exercise programme launched for stroke survivors      News: Fun for children at Camp Activate this summer      Event: Jack Stephens, Magic Show – Salisbury Library

Links and more ·        Dates of Salisbury Area Board meetings ·        How can you get involved? ·        Report an issue in your community ·        Issues Tracking What is being done about the issues? ·        Salisbury Area Profile View interesting statistics about the area ·        Useful maps of the area ·        Community grants scheme ·        Community Pay Back Scheme ·        Salisbury Highway Information ·        Salisbury Community Area Plan ·        Contact the Area Board

Look forward to catching up soon! Marianna Dodd Salisbury Community Area Manager

Subj: UK School of framing coming to Salisbury

The UK School of framing is coming to Salisbury (Wilton Community Centre) to run our award winning two day Photography framing course  on 1^st & 2^nd September 2012.

Please see http://www.diyframing.com/event_view.cfm/EventID/1062/ for further details.

Just a sample of what our students say about our courses :

' The course was excellent - I feel it provided good skill training at a fair price and was very enjoyable.'

'I found Richard (instructor) very knowledgeable patient and calm, it was a pleasure to be part of this weekend’s course'

You can book online or call me on 01494 459545 and I will be happy to help. 

Thank you

Best wishes

Judy Robertson

Judy Robertson Operations Director DIYframing Ltd Unit 2 Crusader Industrial Estate Stirling Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Bucks HP12 3ST 01494 459 545

SPF News Update August 2012

So here we are in the middle of ( occasional!) summer, when most clubs will have ceased activity until the new season starts.   Looking ahead to that, a lot of things have been happening, changes are afoot, and there are important dates that all clubs need to be aware of, especially some early deadlines.

 Most of these items are covered in detail on the SPF Web-site which is now in the hands of Ken Scott.  Ken has taken over this from Steve Kirkby who stepped down after a few years of doing a brilliant job. 

Firstly, some important things from the AGM.  Our new President is Glyn Edmunds. Terri Neil-Griffin, after her splendid two years as President, has taken on responsibility for the Leagues, and the post of Treasurer, vacant at the time of the AGM, has since been taken on by Keith Berry.  The full Council membership can be seen at http://www.southernfed.org.uk/contact.htm?20120519

There is an important change of date for the next Quarterly Reps meeting / EGM.  This will now be on Tuesday 9th October.  One of the items to be discussed is a new format for the Reps meetings where it is suggested we have fewer meetings but on a weekend day with a wider agenda of items including perhaps talks, demonstrations etc.  We need all clubs to be considering ideas for this in advance of the EGM so that we have some solid proposals to discuss / agree at the EGM.

The new Judging Workshops being run by Ken Scott are now in full swing. There are still a few vacancies for the next workshops; see the details on http://www.southernfed.org.uk/judging/20121118_Poster.pdf 

The new League Season will be kicking off in October. all participating clubs need to have their entries ( Print title plus PDI images) submitted by Sunday October 7th. As voted for at the AGM, titles will now be read out before images are judged, so if you are one of those who feel that titles can influence the judge, get your creative hats on! Click on http://www.southernfed.org.uk/league.htm for all details.

An early deadline to be aware of is for potential entries for the PAGB PDI Exhibition.  Lynn Lambert needs your submissions for consideration by 16th September.  See details on the main web-site page http://www.southernfed.org.uk/

The first big event of the new season will be the inaugural Digital AV Champoionships, being held on 28th October. All the details are just a click away on http://www.southernfed.org.uk/championshipsav.htm. The deadline for entries is 7th October. If you club has not previously been into AVs, now is the chance to try your hand and learn from participating in the Championships.

Many clubs are holding exhibitions during the summer recess.  The SPF Web-site http://www.southernfed.org.uk/ is a great place to advertise your club's exhibition or other event ( free!) and likewise is a good source to see what's happening around the federation's area.

There are lots of other things to read about on the web-site, including details of the 12 photographers from our Federation who have successfully attained FIAP Distinctions,  so do make regular visits to make sure you are up-to-date.

Finally to repeat a plea from the AGM.  This is the time of year when many clubs have changes in their committees, officers etc.  Keeping track of these changes is quite hard work for the various SPF officers who need to maintain current e-mail data-bases, and if there are any errors or omissions in these then vital communications can go adrift. 

What would really help would be if every club which has a web-site adopted generic e-mail addresses such as secretary@myphotoclub.org.uk, treasurer @..... etc . Once set up, these addresses can be set to direct mail to the personal address of the appropriate person in the club; then when a change happens all that is needed is for the club to update that link internally while SPF and other external contacts continue to use the generic address.    At the present time just 14 out of 63 clubs are using generic addresses so there's plenty of room for this to be improved!!

I Hope you all enjoy what's left of the summer, getting lots of great images in the bag for next season.

John Hodge

SPF Council member

The 9th Holland International Image Circuit 2014

Early message: Participation: The Contest is open to all photographers, worldwide.

The Circuit will be carried out in accordance with the rules of:

FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique), Patronage

PSA  (Photographic Society of America), Special Recognition

RPS  (Royal Photographic Society), Patronage

UPI  (United Photographers International), License

ISF   (Image Without Borders), Label

Fotobond, (Dutch Federation) Auspices

Themes: CPID Open, MPID Monochrome, PTD Travel, 5 Star FIAP Catalogue.

Closing date: January 7th 2014

Number and size (format) works. Any participant can submit up to 4 photographs under each theme (maximum 12 photographs in 3 themes). For more future information please visit: www.hollandcircuit.nl

Bournemouth Electric Camera Club Photo Exhibition 7th Oct 2012

RPS SouthernCentre DIG Meeting Ringwood 7 October 2012

Invitation for 36th International Salon of Photography

Dear friends of photography,

The 36^th Taipei International Salon of Photography competition is open now.  It is my great pleasure to invite you to participate with your best pictures.

We have received outstanding amount of works in 2011 and hit a record high in both Picture Color Image and Nature Color Image sections. There were so many fantastic and excellent pictures from 55 countries around the world, which really gave us great enjoyments and made it again a very successful global photographers’ exchange. 

The foundation laid by the Taipei International Salon of Photography in the international arena in the past has proved very solid by receiving such high degree of recognition from the international photographic societies. We really appreciate your past participation with passion.

The innovative concept of photography has been surging with the help of advanced digital technology. It is a trend and should be bound to leave valuable track in the history.

Once again, we cordially welcome your continued participation this year to work together to create our history.

Mei-Hua Teng

General Chairman

Taipei International Salon of Photography

Website: http://www.tisp.org.tw

PAGB News No 73

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 73 of e-news from the PAGB which has lots of the best photographs from Warwick and much more.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en73180812_Warwick_FIAP_KTAllenV2.pdf


The Royal Photographic Society has worked with independent publisher Ranconteur Media on a special report titled 'Photography as Art' which is available with today's (15 August 2012) The Times newspaper. There is a link to an electronic version here: http://np.netpublicator.com/netpublication/n02035768

The Society proposed contributors to the report and those writing include Tim Rudman, Jonathan Shaw, Joe Cornish, Richard Freestone, Karen Fuchs, Diane Smyth, Miranda Gavin and The Society's Director-General Michael Pritchard. A number of The Society supporters such as The Macallan and Olympus have also participated.

The report has a print run of 710,00 and a readership of around 1.4 million. Society members in the UK will receive a copy with their September Journal and copies will be available for collection at The Society's headquarters, Fenton House in Bath shortly.

                    Rod

International Gardener Photographer of the Year

International Gardener Photographer of the Year

Hello,
I work at the Winchester Discovery Centre where we currently have 85 of the best images from the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition on display in our gallery. I imagine this will be of interest to members of your photographic club, so wondered if you could please forward this message to anyone who might be interested in visiting? The exhibition is free to visit and runs until 30 September.
We are also very lucky to be joined by competition director Philip Smith who will give a one-off tour of the gallery and workshop in September:
Tour: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wdc/wdc-eventdetails?id=161926
Workshop: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wdc/wdc-eventdetails?id=161933
Gallery: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wdc-gallery.htm
Many thanks,
Steven Hunt
Service Development Manager
Basingstoke & Winchester Discovery Centres
Basingstoke: 01256 478670
Winchester: 01962 873600
steven.hunt@hants.gov.uk
www.facebook.com/basingstokedc
www.facebook.com/winchesterdc

BEAULEAU CAMERA GROUP ANNUAL EXHIBITION

Sat. 18^th and Sun. 19^th August 2012

Beaulieu Camera Group  have their 15^th Annual Photographic Exhibition at  Beaulieu Village School, Main Street, Beaulieu.  11.00am – 5.00pm.    

• Stunning photographs.    
• Everyone welcome.    
• Admission Free.

Level 1 Judging Workshop - 18th November 2012

The next Level 1 workshop for beginning judges will be at Littleton Millennium Hall, near Winchester, SO22 6QL on Sunday 18 November 2012.
Booking is now open and places are limited strictly to 12 on a first come first served basis. Please use the links below to reserve a place. 

Details HERE
BOOKING FORM [Word format]
BOOKING FORM [PDF}

PAGB News No. 72

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 72 which has News from Warwick,  the complete list of FIAP Distinction recipients from the 2012 PAGB Application  and results and winning photos from the Inter-Federation Print competition.

We are a little concerned that e-news is proving to be more frequent than we intended but if we are to publish lots of photos - which we think is what you mostly want to see - then we cannot let them get too big.  We will aim for a minimum of 2-3 weeks between issues.

This issue is already bigger than we would like at 2MB and may take a little time to download.  Please be patient - sometimes it looks like the link isn't working but e-news is downloading in the background without your system telling you.

Your comments on frequency are very welcome.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en72280712Wride_Mdlton_AFIAPs_Warwk.pdf

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Dave Coates, our FIAP Officer, has asked me to include this note.

"I would like to convey my sincere thanks for all the kind and generous emails of thanks I have received following the completion of the 2012 submission.  Yes, there was a large amount of work, but the sentiments expressed go a long way to making it all worthwhile.  I haven't had chance to answer each and every one individually but I am grateful for your support.  Thank you."

Best wishes,   Dave
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2012 INTER-FEDERATION PRINT EXHIBITION
Catch the exhibition at one of these venues if you can.

Smethwick PS,  Churchbridge, Oldbury, B69 2AS   0121 5520279
Thursday 6st Sep  – Tuesday 25th Sep  Mon, Tues & Thurs 8 pm – 10 pm  Saturday 10 am – 1 pm.

Cardiff Story, The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff,  CF10 1BH 029 2087 3196
Sunday 30th Sep – Tuesday 30th Octr.  Mon  – Sat 10 am – 5 pm   Sunday 11 am – 4 pm.

The Turnpike Gallery,  Civic Square,  Leigh,  Lancs. WN7 1EB   01942 404469
Saturday 10th Nov – Thursday 20th Dec Tues – Fri 10 am – 5 pm  Saturday 10.30 am – 3.30 pm
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                    Rod

Photo exhibition in Salisbury

We have a photo exhibition in Salisbury library - it's a selection from the collection of Richard Dawkins (that's Dawkins the photographer, NOT Dawkins the science writer). He worked with all sorts of people including Bailey and Lichfield and started collecting their work a long time ago. This exhibition has all sorts of interesting stuff. I had never heard of photographer John Cowan but there is some lovely work of his in the show so I'm going to go digging for more.

It's at Salisbury public library in the city centre, open during library hours and runs until the 28th. July. Admission is free. Library website: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/artsheri...libcode=SALLIB .

Clubz

See this site as an alternative to our normal web site on http://www.clubbz.com/club/877/salisbury/salisbury-camera-club
What do you think of this idea? Let the Committee know.

Invitation from Chichester Camera Club

Chichester Camera Club has invited us to their annual exhibition. The details are below.

YARDLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY BPE EXHIBITION

YARDLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY BPE EXHIBITION
The committee would be grateful if you could advise your clubs within the Southern Photographic Federation of our forthcoming event. The closing date is 16th September 2012, entry forms and rules can be found on our website http://www.yardleyps.co.uk/. Have attached a copy for your purpose.

Thank you for your co-operation and we look forward to receiving their entries.

Regards
Christine McGill LRPS
Exhibition Secretary

Havant CC 42nd Open Exhibition

Entries are now being accepted for the
42nd National Open Exhibition organised by Havant Camera Club.
There are no changes to last year - even the fees are the same.
Full details on http://nationalexhibition.havantcameraclub.co.uk/

Closing date is Saturday 22nd September 2012.

We look forward to seeing your prints and PIs.

Jean Brooks
Exhibition Secretary

Annual Exhibition by Marwell Photograph​ic

Marwell Photographic Group
Annual Exhibition 2012
Science and Learning Centre, Marwell Wildlife
Saturday 28th July – Sunday 29th July.   10.00 to 4.00 each day
Entry is through Marwell Wildlife main gate.  You must either be an annual ticket holder or pay the normal entrance fees.
Marwell Photographic Group is delighted to be holding our second annual exhibition and is free to all visitors to the park. Showcasing a diverse selection of around 180 prints and 120 projected images, the exhibition will present the work of members at all levels of skill and experience.  Members of the group will be on hand to discuss any of the prints/images and share their thoughts on becoming a member of the group.

Friends of the Earth Photo Comp

Hello,
I just wanted to let you know about a photography competition that's just been launched by Friends of the Earth, with some fantastic prizes available.

The theme is renewable energy, which can be interpreted as creatively or imaginatively as you like. The winning and shortlisted photos will appear in an exhibition to be held in the autumn.

And there are prizes available for winning photos including a year's free electricity.

Full details are available here: http://www.foe.co.uk/living/competitions/cbe_photo_competition_36350.html

The closing date for entries is 17 August, and photos should be emailed to: photocomp@foe.co.uk

I would be very grateful if you could let your members know about this competition.

Many thanks,

Glyn Thomas
Friends of the Earth

PAGB News No.71

Hi All
Please click on this link to see Issue 71 of e-news from the PAGB which has the 4th and final featured MPAGB success from the April Adjudication.
http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en71120712_Bowen_EC_IntFedP_FIAP.pdf
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Update from the
33rd NORTHERN COUNTIES INTERNATIONAL SALON OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2012
Entry to the Salon is by ON-LINE systems with payment by PayPal. Both Forms are now active.
We apologise for the delay, which has been due to circumstances beyond our control.
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The Welsh Photographic Federation would like to invite you to take part in our 2012 Welsh International Projected Image Salon. The salon is recognised by FIAP (Europe) and PSA (America). This will be our 36th Salon and we hope there will be many more.
There are four sections: Open, Experimental, Natural History and Photo Travel.
Closing date is 21st July 2012 and the entry system is live now. To enter on line go to  www.thewpf.co.uk Follow the instructions in the rules and regulations page and on the on screen entry form. Payment can be made through PayPal even if you do not have your own PayPal account.
For those of you on dial up, the images are uploaded individually fill in the on screen form and pay online.  Should you still have difficulties please contact me via email: thewelshinternational@gmail.com  so that we may sort something out between us.
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Royal Photographic Society
The Gold, Silver and Bronze winners for the RPS 'Sport for All' - Celebrate a Summer of Sport - competition have been announced!
They had some fantastic images submitted. View the winning images and competition finalists here
http://www.imagecomp.org/competition/finalist/Celebrate-Summer-Sport-London-Olympics-2012/sport-all/finalists/
Upload your own images to Stage 2 'Spirit of the Games' which is open for entry until September http://www.imagecomp.org/
                   Rod

PAGB News No. 70

Hi All
Please click on this link to see Issue 70 of e-news from the PAGB which is an obituary special for John Wells - a very busy and popular lecturer whose company a great many of you will have enjoyed.
It is unusual to run such a special but I received so many comments from John's friends that I thought it appropriate in this case.
http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en70050712JohnWells.pdf
We have also been saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Fearn on Sunday June 17th June.  Tom was a past president of the NCPF and, some years ago, a member of the PAGB Executive.  We will publish more in a future e-news.

                    Rod

Creative Photography at the College

To Members of Salisbury Camera Club:

You are cordially invited to an exhibition of photographs by students from the Creative Photography course at the college in Salisbury.

Venice in England

http://www.rps.org/region/Southern/Venice-in-England-Event-Unique-Photoraphic-Opportunity 

A unique opportunity to photograph part of Venice in Lacock

The RPS Southern Region is bringing a unique part of Venice to the beautiful and historic village of Lacock over the weekend of 14-15 July. Six of the top Venice carnival costume wearers are being flown in for you to photograph against the stunning backdrop of Lacock Abbey.

Small groups of photographs will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pose and photograph the impressive costume wearers in the Abbey Cloisters and in parts of the historic house and grounds not normally available to the general public.

For more information about this event go to http://tinyurl.com/d5hgn57 

Or download full details from the illustrated brochure PDF here: http://tinyurl.com/bpc9x4p 

Early booking is highly recommended as this unique event is likely to be popular.

For more information download the brochure using the link above or for additional information or assistance prior to the workshop contact me on the number or email below.

Mike Jones LRPS

Southern Regional Organiser

Tel:  +44 (0)7903 120811

Email: thepixelpainter@btinternet.com 

Salon of Photography Cakovec 2012

Dear friends of photography,
Number of entries : 198 (stand 17.6.2012.)
SECTIONS
Photographs in a digital format can be submitted on four sections:
A) SERIES – OPEN (color/monochrome/mix)
One thematic series of photos from minimum 3 to maximum 6 works.
B) PORTRAIT (color/monochrome)
C) MOVE (color/monochrome)
D) ARCHITECTURE (color/monochrome)
JURY MEMBERS:
1. Jacky MARTIN, MFIAP, HonEFIAP, vice-president of FIAP / France
2. Wolfgang WIESEN, photographer, EFIAP/b / Germany
3. Nicos KARANIKIS, HonEFIAP, president of The Cyprus Photographic Society / Cyprus
AWARDS (108 altogether)
SALON Grand Prix Plaque and FIAP Pin for the Best Author.
The Best Author is determined with the highest number of acceptances in all four sections.

FIAP Gold, two Silver, three Bronze medals in each section (24 altogether)
+ 12 FIAP honorable mention ribbons in each section (48 altogether)

SALON Plaque, two SALON medals in each section (12 altogether)
+ 6 SALON honorable mention ribbons in each section (24 altogether)

CALENDAR
Closing date: 26 June 2012
Judging: 19 – 30 June 2012
Notifications: 08 July 2012
Sending of catalogues and awards: 01 September 2012
For more information please visit :
http://salon-cakovec.fotografija.hr

PAGB News No. 69

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 69 of e-news from the PAGB which contains another MPAGB panel from the latest Adjudication for the Awards for Photographic Merit.

Once again there are lots of photographs and it take a little longer to open but I think you will enjoy the pictures.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en69150612Widdal_LambethSpeirs_Mentor_Epson.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE

2       Christine Widdall MPAGB in her own pictures
3       Christine Widdall MPAGB contd.
4       Meet the EC – Roy Lambeth CPAGB BPE2*
5       Meet the EC – Richard Speirs DPAGB
6       Your invitation to the Inter-Club PDI Championship
7        hAVe your say
8        Advert
9        APM – The L&CPU Mentoring Scheme
10       The Art of Photography – Sir George Pollock Bt.
11        … and finally

PAGB News No 68

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 68 of e-news from the PAGB which contains another MPAGB panel from the latest Adjudication for the Awards for Photographic Merit.

This issue has lots of photographs and may take a little longer to open but I think you will enjoy the pictures.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en68010612ECport_Armes_TPoole_V2.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE

2         Meet the PAGB Executive Committee
3         Meet the PAGB Executive Committee
4         Rosie Armes MPAGB in her own pictures
5         Rosie Armes MPAGB contd.
6         Adverts
7         Featured – Colin Trow-Poole ARPS
8         AV Further Discussion
9         Advert
10        THIS IS THE BIG ONE!
11        Plasma or Projection? – the FIAP View

The Beyond Group are now accepting entries to their 5th National Exhibition
http://www.beyondgroup.info/Beyond_Group/5th_Exhibition_2012.html

Bentley Wood 9th July

The meeting point can be found on our web site from the new Programme page or MAP
We shall start about 6pm from this small car park.
The second map shows the tracks we will follow and it is an inter-active map. It has a map one side and a satellite view the other. You can drag and zoom the maps. The maps follow each other. Great fun.

PAGB News No 67

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 67 of e-news from the PAGB which contains news from the latest Adjudication for the Awards for Photographic Merit.  If you have an interest in AV you may wish to scroll down this e-mail to the item on the subject.

This issue has lots of photographs and may take a little longer to open but I think you will enjoy the pictures..

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en67150512APM_Austin_MeetEC.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE

2         Awards for Photographic Merit – April Results
3         Awards for Photographic Merit – April Results contd.
4         Austin Thomas MPAGB
5         Austin Thomas MPAGB contd.
6          Meet the Executive – Dave Coates  MPAGB EFIAP/g ARPS EPSA APAGB
7         Awards for Photographic Merit - Audio Visual by Club
8          Sandy Wallace APAGB
9          Insurance Matters
10        Meet the Executive – Roger Parry DPAGB ARPS AFIAP HonPAGB
11        Advert
12        Featured Photographer – Hilary Roberts FRPS MFIAP

AWARDS FOR MERIT IN AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION

The PAGB recently agreed the following definition which has received
wide support.

"An AV Production submitted for a PAGB Award for Photographic Merit
should predominantly consist of a sequence of still photographic images,
the majority of such images being the original work of the entrant,
together with a synchronised sound track.

The use of third party images, animated graphics, video clips or other
visual material, whilst not excluded, should be limited and appropriate
to the production.

Entrants must confirm that they have obtained legal consent for the
use of any visual or audio material used in the production other than
their own original content."

The AV Adjudication, scheduled for 20 October 2012, has adopted
this definition  and  will  be conducted in accordance with previous
custom and practice.    Now that this definition has been agreed the
PAGB Executive has asked the APM Sub Committee to review all
the procedures and practices for running Adjudications from 2013.
They intend to conduct a further wide ranging consultation leading,
hopefully,  to specific proposals early in 2013..

If you are involved in Audio Visual as a current or potential producer
of AV, as a past or present judge or if you just have an interest in how
it may develop in the future and you would like to be involved in this
consultation please register an interest with rod@creative-camera.co.uk
All input is welcome although we cannot promise individual responses.

                   Rod

Forest Photography Competion

FSC are running this competition to take photos in their forests.  See HERE

Joe Cornish Talk in November

See HERE

PAGB News No 66

Hi All

Please click on this link to see Issue 66 of e-news from the PAGB which contains early news from the latest Adjudication for the Awards for Photographic Merit.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en66040512APM1_APMAV.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE
2         Awards for Photographic Merit –April 2012
3         Featured Photographer – Alan Eastham
4         Meet the EC - Christine Langford + Beyond a joke
5         Your invitation to the Inter-Club PDI Championship
6         Meet the EC – Mark Buckley-Sharp
7         Total Passes - Awards for Photographic Merit in AV
8         Adverts
9         … and finally
                   Rod