PermaJet Printing, Photoshop & Lightroom Training Days

It's all about image... Improve your images, knowledge and inkjet print  output at PermaJet The successful Training Day Workshops at PermaJet, part of The Imaging Warehouse, are available on a series of new dates for 2013. Why not come along to a choice of our informative, one day, training workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon or Dumfries and expand your knowledge of topics - with subjects including... Photoshop or Lightroom - staged courses from beginner through to advanced Image Preparation, Editing & Inkjet Printing - for great print output with all the best practice hints and tips ICC Profiling and Colour management - the popular one! Get those all important colours right first time Advanced Monochrome Printing - learn the techniques for the best B&W with your inkjet printer Fine Art Monochrome & Artistic Printing - be extra creative with digital techniques to create Giclee images All our tutors are RPS members with the perfect knowledge and manner to help you learn essential information at your own pace in the relaxed atmosphere of our dedicated training rooms. With groups of 8 to 20 people, in-depth and highly focused tuition across a wide range of the photographic creative and printing subjects is guaranteed. Saturday & Wednesday Courses available 10am to 5pm - 6 hours of learning plus lunch and tea breaks All refreshments and lunch included Bargains and deals on products to be had on the day And the best bit... each course is normally only £60.00 BUT YOU CAN SAVE 20% IF YOU BOOK BY 15th APRIL 2013 As an introductory offer to all our loyal customers, we would like to offer you a special course price of only £48.00  -  BOOK NOW . Visit our website to read more details and to make a booking for your place and receive your 'Workshop Welcome Pack'. If you wish to discuss the course content or any other aspect of your booking, do not hesitate to contact our training course organiser, Louise Hill - louiseh@permajet.com or telephone her directly on 01789 739207.

Visit Frogmore House Garden 16th May

Dear Salisbury Camera Club,
I am writing to you on behalf of Blind Veterans UK, to inform you of an upcoming event which we believe will be of great interest to you and your photography club / society.
On Thursday 16th May, by gracious permission of Her Majesty the Queen, Frogmore House Garden, set in the grounds of Windsor Castle, will be open to the public. Blind Veterans UK has been kindly chosen to be the benefitting charity for this event. Frogmore Garden would make a stunning backdrop for any photographer – especially as public access is very rare.

Blind Veterans UK, formerly St Dunstan’s, believe no one who’s served our country should battle blindness alone. We provide vision impaired veterans with access to the finest quality services to help them discover life beyond sight loss. This includes the provision of lifelong welfare support, rehabilitation, training, long term nursing as well as residential and respite care.
Therefore, all proceeds for the Garden tickets will raise vital funds that will allow us to keep providing the invaluable services to benefit blind ex-Service men and women.

Tickets for the Garden are £5.50. Guided tours of the garden are available, subject to availability, and will cost and extra £3.00. Tickets are also available to purchase on the day but will cost a little extra.

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.blindveterans.org.uk/frogmoregarden.
We very much hope you are able to attend this event, being such a rare opportunity, whilst supporting a very worthwhile cause at the same time.
Thank you and kind regards,
Aaron Tillyer
W: www.blindveterans.org.uk

**** Photography Workshop **** Sunday 21st April 2013:

**** Photography Workshop ****

Sunday 21st April 2013: Swallowcliffe

Outdoor Digital Photography one day course - Improve your digital photography techniques

A special full day workshop with experienced trainers and lots of hands-on parcatice. Covering Landscape photography, Macro and Capturing People. 

More details atwww.swallowcliffe.com/photography-classes.htm

Fancy a Photography Masterclass on Private Island 10th-12th May?

Dear Salisbury Camera Club,

Fancy a Photography Masterclass on Private Island 10th-12th May?!
Hands On tutorials with Eamonn McCabe?!

 Click HERE

Kind regards,
Bob Callway
07973 551 452
www.nilsfoto.com

Salisbury Amateur Photographic Society - ever heard of it?

Some lovely news today courtesy of John Calladine.  He has sent me images from a Photographic Society dating back 1893. Well worth looking at.
I am grateful to John for bearing us in mind and sending us the images.
To see these look HERE

An International Photography Competition Opportunity!

International Fine Art Photography Competition  Now Open for Submissions! Early Bird Deadline, April 14, 2013 The Grand Prix de la Découverte International Fine Art Photography Program invites talented emerging and mid-career photographers to submit their work for the 2013 competition. The distinguished panel of jurors is dedicated to recognizing deserving artists and providing exposure and awards for the best images in a diverse range of categories. Vive la photographie!   The early bird submission deadline is April 14, 2013  (11:59 pm Pacific Daylight Time).     Open to Photographers Around the World     Categories: People/Portraits Landscape/Seascape/Nature Cityscape/Architecture Street Photography/Documentary Still Life Abstract Experimental Awards, Recognition, Exposure:   $35,000 in awards Travel to Paris for the seven category winners Finalists' work exhibited in Paris (November 2013) Grand Prix winners' work published in aCurator Magazine Ongoing presence in the Grand Prix de la Décoverte online gallery and social media community Finalists' work accepted into the prestigious collection of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France      Jurors: A prestigious panel of museum     curators, gallery directors, and fine art     photographers: Anne Biroleau,    Didier Brousse, Julie Grahame,   Alexandre Percy, David Travis, and       Hiroshi Watanabe.      Early Bird Deadline, APRIL 14, 2013    CLICK HERE TO ENTER For more information:                            www.internationalfineartphoto.org                  This competition adheres to the Artists' Bill of Rights.

London Salon 2013

The Salon is a unique photographic institution and acceptance into its exhibitions are a career highlight for many photographers. Your editor would hate you to miss your chance of entering so I have taken the unusual step of issuing this amendment.

ONLINE ENTRY CLOSES 14 APRIL 2013 at www.londonsalon.org

ALL PRINTS TO BE RECEIVED BY 24 APRIL 2013

PAGB News No 87

This is e-news from the PAGB

Please click on this link to see Issue 87 of e-news from the PAGB.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en87200313_NatureDef_APAGBs.pdf

Andy Beel FRPS

After yesterday evenings talk Andy is quite keen to further your expertise in printing especially Monochrome [of course]. This link will change as Andy moves on/.

All the info on courses are on my website on the workshops and seminars page www.andybeelfrps.co.uk/Workshops%20-%20Seminars

Regards
Andy Beel FRPS
M 07970 078 624
H 01275 839 666

RPS Southern Centre Meeting Ringwood Sunday 21st April 2013

Details are HERE

Fremantle International Portrait Prize

Dear photographer and/or art lover
The organising committee of the Fremantle International Portrait Prize (FiPP) would like to let you know that the 2013 competition will be accepting entries as from the 5th May 2013.
Last year was a huge success and we were able to give the charity, Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA, $5,962 after all expenses were met. In other words, it's for a very worthy cause.

The first prize is $ 5,000 again.

This year it is possible to enter up to FIVE images with no time restriction on when they were taken. Please visit our website for further information - www.fremantleportraitprize.org.au

Best of luck! Please feel; welcome to share this notification with anyone you know who is interested in photography.

Regards  FiPP Committee

Less one month to participate at 
the competition of LA GACILLY 2013

Inside the 10th international photographic Festival of People and Nature of La Gacilly 2013, a competition of digital pictures is organised with the Photo Club of La Gacilly, partner of the festival.

DATE LIMITE / CLOSING DATE: 08 AVRIL / APRIL 2013
Patronages de:
PSA PID & Nature ISF 04 / 2013 FIAP 2013 / 062 FPF 2013 / 05 UPI CP LAGACILLY
Special recognition 3 ***

The Didcot King and his Entourage - Neil Cave

OPEN THE DOOR TO THE PAST...
Didcot Railway Centre

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June 2013
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June 2013

With grateful thanks to the GreatWestern Society, Neil Cave and I are pleased to announce two weekends of steam atmosphere recreating the era of the early 1950s at Didcot Railway Centre.

Star of the show will be King Edward II in British Railways early blue livery, facing EAST over the weekend of 15th & 16th June and WEST during the weekend of 29th & 30th June. We will have use of a Cornish riviera headboard during both events to add variety to the scenes.

GWR 2-6-0 No.5322 in British Railways black livery will also be in steamover both weekends and will be posed along with the ‘King’ to recreate numerous nostalgic cameos around the site.

There will be an evening andmorning session over both weekends. Both Saturday sessions will run between 18:00 andmidnight and bothmorning sessions will run from04.15 until  09.00.Cost for each weekend event is £50 (one weekend) and £100 (both weekends).

2013 SOUTHERN PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION PRINT AND PDI CHAMPIONSHIPS

KNOWLE COMMUNITY HALL, NEAR FAREHAM, PO17 5GR
SUNDAY 24TH MARCH

Come along on the day to see the best photography in the region.

25 clubs are competing for 4 trophies and 12 PAGB medals as well as the chance to represent the SPF at the PAGB Print and PDI Championships later in the year.

Entry is free. Just bring along a packed lunch. Hot drinks and biscuits will be on sale.

Doors open at 10.30am. for an 11am start. Expected finish time late afternoon.

Further details at www.southernfed.org.uk

Competing Clubs are:

Alton Basingstoke Beaulieu

Bracknell Burghfield Chichester

Fareham & Portchester Fordingbridge Havant

Hayling Island Highcliffe & Infinity Lymington

Midhurst New Forest Niton & District

North Hampshire Ordnance Survey Overton

Petersfield Poole Salisbury

Southampton Steyning Viewfinders of Romsey Yateley

PAGB Awards Workshop 19th May

Places Going Fast for Applicants and Spectators

Experience has shown that attending an Awards Workshop can greatly enhance the chances of a successful adjudication. To help our members, we are running a Workshop on 19 May 2013 at Copythorne Parish Hall (Cadnam) Winsor SO40 2NZ ( the venue for Southampton Camera Club)

Are you interested in learning more about gaining PAGB awards? Then this is an opportunity not to be missed. Come along as a spectator and hear the talk, have the opportunity to see work from different photographer’s panels. It is an opportunity for you to be enthused and motivated to look to the future of gaining a distinction in your photography.

We will make every effort to allow anyone who is coming as a spectator to discuss with one of the consultants what is involved. To help with this you are invited to bring 2 prints or digital images for discussion.

You may know a member of your club coming along for an assessment, talk to them, they may be happy for you to accompany them and sit in on their assessment to learn more.

Maybe you are already working towards a distinction, if so you would benefit from an assessment on the day; this could save you time and money.

Now only 10 places available for assessment at £15 a person. Spectators only £10

http://www.southernfed.org.uk/Data/PAGBawards/awardsdayinfo.pdf

PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit, i.e. CPAGB, DPAGB, MPAGB

The PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit (APM) are rapidly gaining in popularity, with entries filling up many months ahead. The next APM Adjudications will be in November 2013 in Dorset; all Credit entries are now closed, and there are just a few available Distinction places left. 

Please contact Leo Rich at PAGBawards@southernfed.org.uk if you wish to apply. Adjudications take place twice a year, hosted by different Federations. The next Adjudication will take place in April 2014 and places are already filling up fast.

Print and PDI Championships – Free Entry!

These are being held on Sunday 24th March at Knowle Community Hall, Greater Horseshoe Way, Knowle Village, Fareham PO17 5GR.

A major change this year is that the Championships will be run on similar lines to the GB Cup, with separate sections for large and small clubs. For small clubs the requirement will be for only ten prints and ten PDIs, so it is hoped this will encourage many more clubs to participate. 

Full details are on http://www.southernfed.org.uk/championship/SPFchampionship2013-info.pdf 

The winners of the large clubs sections will go on to represent the Federation at the Inter-Federation Championships.

Celebrating the Federation’s 50th Anniversary

Several ideas for celebrating the Anniversary were discussed at the Reps’ Meeting, but did not meet with much support. Subsequently a proposal was put by Peter Rocchiccioli for the production of a commemorative photographic book, with a selection of photographs from every club in the Federation; this has been enthusiastically agreed by the Council. 

Hot off the press, the following is Peter’s information on the project:

The Federation Council has agreed with the support of some Clubs to produce a 50th Anniversary commemorativephotographic book similar to the RPS Portfolio one and two to celebrate this milestone.

We are inviting images from the 62 clubs from their members with images representing their own area. Images required on either digital stick or disk. Jpeg high resolution photographs (300 dpi in RGB) they are to include title, photographer’s name and Club name. The work must relate to the club location/area, with up to 20 images per club. All of the sticks or discs to Peter Rocchiccioli, Ludlow Copse Lane, Hayling Island, Hants. PO11 0QA These will be returned at one of the Reps’ meetings.

Clubs’ deadline to have their work to Peter Rocchiccioli at the above address is by 1st July 2013. (No images to be e-mailed).

Each Club will be represented by at least one image and their details if provided by the Clubs, including a couple of paragraphs on the Club history.

In addition if any Club members have photographs of the Federation early days I would welcome the opportunity to use them in the book for the Federation history section.

The book will have the necessary bar-code system that would mean that we have to provide one for the British library and one for the RPS and PAGB; this would ensure that it will outlive all of us and it would be there for ever as a memorial to the Federation, the Clubs and Officers. 

Then we could have a book launch day at some venue such as Winchester, Chichester, Basingstoke and Havant or any other location that we may be able to obtain, to coincide with both the 50th Anniversary and the new name for the Federation; include a buffet and we have the lot.

The financial risk is minimal as we would hope to sell the books to the membership as well as through Amazon.

Time is of the essence, we need to progress as soon as possible.

If any Club members have any suggestions or can think of any other point please advise me as soon as possible.

Peter Rocchiccioli

Design a New Logo for the SCPF

New Name for the Federation

At the recent Reps’ Meeting it was was agreed to rename the Federation as the Southern Counties Photographic Federation. The main driver for this is the ongoing confusion with our SPF acronym and that of the Scottish Photographic Federation ( also SPF). It was also felt that with our 50th Anniversary being this year, now is a good time to make the change.

Subject to approval at the AGM, the change is likely to come into effect once all of the necessary steps have been taken. One of these is to design a new logo for the Federation. We are seeking designs from anyone who has appropriate expertise or creativity, and indeed have already received some from graphic design enthusiasts. Any contributions should be sent to John Hodge who will be co-ordinating this, and need to be received no later than 20th April. This will allow time for the Council to make a selection prior to the AGM when the change will hopefully be formally approved.

Designs can be sent direct to hodgeriba@aol.com or to council2@southernfed.org.uk The logo will need to be suitable for use in both colour and black & white and on both paper and digital output. We’re looking forward to some exciting ideas to present a 21st Century face in our new documentation!

Photography Course in Tuscany 18-25 May

Helicon Arts is delighted to be returning to Aia Vecchia, a restored traditional farmhouse in the heart of the Tuscan countryside as the location for our first photography course. Aia Vecchia is quite simply a magical place; ideal for soaking up the quintessential Tuscan countryside. It is located close to Siena, and benefits from wonderful views, ideal for photography.

We will be able to take advantage of the beautiful light there and a healthy combination of photography, delicious food and wine and an active social schedule will guarantee a memorable holiday.

More Details HERE

Led by Suzy Prior
Aia Vecchia di Montalceto, Tuscany, Italy
18-25 May 2013

Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition

A Photographic Odyssey : Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition Captured on Camera

£8.00

SKU: SCCSHACKLETON13
Come and enjoy this fascinating lecture by Mark Cottle at the Ashington Community Centre, Foster Lane, Ashington, West Sussex, RH20 3PG on Saturday April 13th, 7.30pm
Frank Hurley, an Australian, was the expedition’s photographer and a pioneer in the emerging world of photo-journalism. Greenstreet, First Officer on the Endurance,called him “a warrior with his camera who would go anywhere or do anything to get a picture”. Hurley’s photographs form the visual narrative of an epic journey, capturing new and amazing landscapes in which a great human drama is played out.

The aim of the lecture is to capture Hurley’s achievements as a photographer of the Antarctic in the first flush of human contact when it was still essentially terra incognita.

Born in the Isles of Scilly and educated at Truro School in Cornwall and Birmingham University, has spent over 20 years lecturing in history. He has always been fascinated by the sea and its stories.

Refreshments are included in the ticket price.
Price: £8.00

Best Shots Competition & Exhibition

Joe Cornish is Chairman of the judges for Best Shots.
There is a top prize of £10,000.00 no less. So worth a look.
They also will sell your images at a price you decide upon.
Deadline is 30 April 2013
See the comprehensive web site for all the details HERE

Bird Photography in Northern Norway

For the members of your camera club who are interested in wildlife photography and enjoy travel, please check the detailed information HERE.

If you have any questions about photo opportunities in northern Scandinavia in general, I can assist you.
Best Regards/Med vennlig hilsen.
VisitNordkapp.no
Mr. Rune Bjerkli
Tel (+47) 901 444 67
www.visitnordkapp.no
www.flickr.com/visitnordkapp
www.youtube.com/visitnordkapp
www.twitter.com/#!/vNordkapp
www.facebook.com/visitnordkapp

Using the Selection Tools in Photoshop Video

I have uploaded another video. This time concerning Selecting.
View it and learn maybe HERE
This video has been made a private only viewable by members of the Club providing I have inserted the correct email address for you. If you have a problem please ask me.

I have put links into the Members section also.
Peter

Romsey Fotografix Red Nose Day

After we had such fun last Red Nose Day, we are opening up the studio again this Red Nose Day, Friday 15 March, between 2 and 5pm, and you are welcome to drop in, throw a donation in the bucket, and pose for picture (which you get to keep!)

Bring along your family, friends, even pets! Maybe the kids are having a "dress up day" at school - you could call in on your way home and we can take a pic of them all dressed up for you to keep as a momento.

We'd love to see you and help to raise some money for Comic Relief.

Just turn up between 2pm and 5pm on Friday 15 March at 45 Basepoint, Abbey Enterprise Centre, Premier Way, N. Baddesley SO51 9DF

For directions visit our website: www.romseyfotografix.co.uk/
If you have any questions please call freephone 08000 275673.

So please come along between 2pm and 5pm Friday 15 March, and be as silly as you like!!!
We'll email your image to you afterwards - so you can share it on Facebook, or do with it as you wish!

Look forward to seeing you - don't forget to bring your Red Nose and some change to throw in the bucket !!!

PAGB News No. 86

Please click on this link to see Issue 86 of e-news from the PAGB which contains the RESULTS OF ALL THREE GB CUPS and lots of adverts for Focus on Imaging.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en86080313_Nature_GB%20Cup_DPI.pdf

Aesthetica Art Prize

I am writing to you with an exciting opportunity for your members of Salisbury Camera Club. 

The Aesthetica Art Prize is now open for entry and we’d love to hear from photographers in your area!

 Spread the word to members of Salisbury Camera Club and share this message with your followers on Facebook or Twitter:

Enter the Aesthetica Art Prize today! Exhibit at a major exhibition in #York and win £1000! #art #artprize Visit www.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize 

Pass this great news on to photographers in your area and include the Aesthetica Art Prize Call for Entries in your newsletter or blog.

A celebration of contemporary art, the Aesthetica Art Prize offers both established and budding artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider, international audience.  Prizes include:

• £1000 main prize / £500 student prize
• Group exhibition for shortlisted artists
• Editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine
• Publication in Aesthetica Art Prize Anthology

The Aesthetica Art Prize attracts a diverse range of contemporary art, we welcome entries from artists working in all media.  Artists may submit their work into any one of the four categories for either the main prize or student prize:

• Photographic & Digital Art
• Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture
• Painting & Drawing
• Installation, Video, Performance

Entry to the Aesthetica Art Prize is £15 and this allows for two entries of artwork from any one category.  The deadline for entries is 31 August 2013.  Finalists will be announced in December 2013, the winners will be announced at the opening of the group exhibition in Spring 2014.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.  Or for more information please visitwww.aestheticamagazine.com/artprize.  

With best wishes

Eva

Eva Helen

Marketing

Aesthetica Magazine

PO Box 371

York

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Another chance to hear Dr Matt Doggett at Moors Valley

As our exhibition private view and illustrated talk by Dr Matt Doggett in February was such a quick sell out we have organised another chance to see his fascinating presentation about the underwater life along the Dorset and Hampshire coast to coincide with
World Oceans Day on Saturday 8th June - Web Site

As a reminder - our current exhibition the ‘British Wildlife Photography Awards’ finishes on Sunday 17th March.

On the final weekend, we also have another illustrated talk by local photographer Mike Read  entitled ‘The Art and Skills of Wildlife Photography’ which will include time to see the exhibition and free parking. Web Site

Tickets for either talk must be booked in advance by calling the Rangers on 01425 470721. We hope to see you there. 

Kind regards, 

Katie Davies 

Communication Ranger Moors Valley Country Park and Forest Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership 01425 470721 

ktdavies@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk 

rangers@moors-valley.co.uk 

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2ET

Photography walks and tours in Lithuania

Dear Salisbury Camera Club,
My name's Richard Schofield and I'm an English documentary photographer and curator who's been living and working in Lithuania for the last 12 years. As a way of helping fund my work I offer a range of interesting, educational and fun photography walks and tours in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas where I live as well as further afield around the country. As such, I'm writing to you in the hope you could spread the word about my activities to your members.

Further information about myself, my work and my tours can all be found on my website (link below). Thank you for taking the time to read this and apologies for writing to you out of the blue.
Wishing you all the best for the coming weekend.
Regards,
Richard.
www.richardschofieldphotography.com

Railway Train Photography Opportunities

I have been sent three possible opportunities for enthusiasts.
They are

1. West Somerset
2. Norfolk in Spring
3. Norfolk in Autumn

Keith Wisbey Courses

Dear Camera Club Members,

I am a professional photographer living in the Bath area.

I offer half, full day and weekend courses in digital photography.

Accommodation in the local area can be arranged

The courses entail learning about composition, what the various camera functions are for and their effects on an image. There will be opportunities to visit Bath and local photogenic areas. Images will then be viewed and critiqued plus a look at picture editing via a digital projector.

The taster course may be of interest if you are a new member and interested in learning how to use a digital SLR camera to its full potential.

Experienced members may enjoy guided trips round Bath and the surrounding countryside to take memorable images.

Kind Regards,

Keith Wisbey.

Tel: 07753216352

Email: kwphoto52@gmail.com

Website: www.kwisbeyphotography.co.uk

Using the Selection Brush in Elements

This YouTube video explains how this tool is used. The tool is available in all versions of Photoshop Elements.
Find it HERE
This was made to answer a query from Sal CC member Peter Brant who said that I answered it perfectly.
Peter

How to set up Bridge

I have added a video onto YouTube on initial thoughts about the use of Bridge.
Have a look at it HERE and tell me what my errors are! As if!
Peter

Colin Varndell - Bird Photography

As March is the peak month for attracting woodland birds to bait, I am writing to let you know about the Happy Return wild woodland bird hides.

We have been attracting woodland wildlife to bait, in front of permanent hides during the winter, for many years now, and have built up what we feel is a unique opportunity for photographers. We have various hides on our five acre site which are available for hire to individuals or groups.

This winter we have added two new hides, one which is a ‘hole-in-the-ground’ chamber for shooting images of ground feeding birds with the lens at ground level, the other is a tower hide for photographing woodland birds preening, singing etc. Late winter/early spring sees the maximum number of birds due to the fact that natural food sources become very short at this time. We will continue feeding birds here until May, so there will be plenty of photo opportunities until then.

You can contact us by email or by telephone (01308 488341) to find out more, or to make a booking. Alternatively, you may prefer to attend one of our specific bird photodays, which include lunch, tea and some tuition as well as plenty of bird and mammal photography. Or, we can arrange a similar photoday experience for your own group. Attached you will find a sheet of information regarding the Happy Return woodland bird photography experience.
Best wishes
Susy
http://www.colinvarndell.co.uk     Telephone 01308 488341

Dear Photographers, As you know, Tuscan Muse is offering a fantastic photography workshop in Tuscany. The quality of the Tuscan light is extraordinary and a well-known favorite of photographers the world over. As the widely-respected photographer, Joe McNally says, “You’ve gotta taste the light…. And when you see light like this,  trust me; it’s like a strawberry sundae with sprinkles.” Early Bird pricing for this incredible workshop ends at midnight this  Friday, February 22. Fine Art Through a Lens is your opportunity to create, be inspired, see Tuscany and to be wined and dined by Italy’s beloved Master Chef, Enrico Casini. As a special gift for signing early, Enrico will give each  Early Bird registrant the following upon arrival: 1 bottle of wine made in Enrico’s own winery; 1 bottle of olive oil made from the olives that grow only in Seggiano; A welcome drink of Montalcino Charmat Spumante and A welcome plate of Enrico’s yummy Tuscan crostini. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Join us as we explore the artistry of photography in a place like no other! Click to View the Tuscan Muse Website

Southampton International Exhibition

Southampton Camera Club has been running the annual Southampton International Exhibition for 100 years. It attracted over 11,000 entries from 60 countries around the world, confirming our position as one of the largest photographic salons in the United Kingdom.

Once again, we are delighted to have the opportunity to exhibit all the prize-winning images in the central atrium of Southampton's WestQuay Shopping Centre.

This exhibition will run from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th March 2013 during WestQuay’s opening hours.
For more information about the competion, please visit our website:
http://www.southamptoninternationalexhibition.co.uk/
Southampton Camera Club

90th Scottish International Salon Request

The completely updated Scottish International Salon website is

“NOW LIVE”

and open for accepting online entries and payment

for the

90^th Scottish International Salon of Photography

This year’s categories

are

Colour Print, Mono Print and Nature Print

Closing Date 30^th March 2013

 

There are special rates for Clubs/Groups

A PDF of the Entry Form is also available on the website.

For additional information

as soon as it comes available

sign up to the

Salon Newsletter

to see

the first Scottish Salon Newsletter

Please click on this link – this contains details of the timetable,

an introduction to the judges and a list of the Awards which we will make.

http://www.scottish-photographic-salon.org/newsletters/issue-1-february-2013

Or

visit our

new website

http://www.scottish-photographic-salon.org/

SALON MONDIAL de l' Art Photographique Photographic Contest
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PAGB News No. 85

This is e-news from the PAGB

Please click on this link to see Issue 85 of e-news from the PAGB which contains the RESULTS OF ALL THREE GB CUPS and lots of adverts for Focus on Imaging.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en85160213_GBCup_Focus.pdf

LEE Filters New Seven5 Range

LEE Filters are pleased to announce the introduction of the new Seven5 Micro Filter System.  The Seven5 System has been designed for use with Compact System Cameras which hands photographers control of their images when it really matters - at the moment of capture.  

Comprising a lightweight, precision engineered filter holder, the LEE Filters Seven5 Micro Filter System is compatible with LEE's 75x90mm filter range - which includes a Polariser, Neutral Density Filters and now the Big Stopper.  More information can be found on the attached PDF or on our website www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera/system#seven5-system.

Kind Regards

LEE Filters

Rhonda LilleyMarketing

 

Guildhall Exhibition 2013

There are now three slideshows relating to our Exhibition last month.
They can be seen under Events in the Menu then select.
Or click HERE

STFH Photo Competition

Further details on the STFH web site

An Evening with Matt Doggett - Tickets Available

Click HERE for info

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN WILSON

http://www.ringwoodcameraclub.co.uk/

RINGWOOD CAMERA CLUB is proud to announce

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN WILSON

on

Tuesday February 26, 2013 at 7.30 p.m.

at the

Ringwood Conservative Club*

*no affiliation

Kevin Wilson, who is based in Dorset, has been a Portrait and wedding photographer for the past 17 years.

His experience and artistic flair as a wedding photographer have resulted in him becoming one of this country's highest award winning photographers and he is also widely acclaimed as Europe's leading portrait and wedding photographer.

He has the rare distinction of Fellowships in all three major photographic bodies:

The British Institute of Professional Photography

The Master Photographers’ Association

and

The Royal Photographic Society from whom he has gained not one but three RPS Fellowships for:-

1. Portrait photography

2. Wedding photography and

3. Documentary photography

TICKETS are £5.00 each and can be obtained from Wessex Photo in Ringwood or by sending an SAE to:-

Mr. Trevor Pogson, Ringwood Camera Club,

Sherwood House,

Hightown Road,

RINGWOOD BH24 3DY

80th Annual Open Exhibition of Winchester Photographic Society

The 80th Annual Open Exhibition of Winchester Photographic Society is being held from 

Saturday 20th April to Sunday 12th May 2013 at the 

City Space Gallery in the 

Discovery Centre (formerly the Library), in Jewry Street, Winchester.

There are two new classes in the Open Projected Images - Human Portrait and Natural History. There are three other Open Classes - Monochrome Prints Any Subject, Colour Prints Any Subject and Projected Images Any Subject.

Three eminent judges will be making their selection: Ken Scott ARPS, Tony Worobiec FRPS and Steven Le Prevost FRPS. They are all active photographers as well as judges.

Opening the Exhibition is Graham Piggott, Head of Art at King Edward VI School, Southampton, who was a member of Lord Snowdon's team and assisted with much of his formal photography. The formal opening of the Exhibition is on Tuesday 23rd April at 7.30 pm.

Entrants will be notified of their results by 1st April and the winning entries in each class will be posted on the Society's website. Successful entrants will be offered the chance to sell a copy of their displayed image.

Entry to the Exhibition is open on-line now and closes on 28th February at 6.0 pm.

Follow the link on the Home Page and under Our Exhibition tab - Exhibition 2013 - for full information on Conditions of Entry and the Open Classes On-Line Entry Forms.

Full Information and on-line entry: www.winphotosoc.co.uk

Don Mitchell ARPS has died

It is with great sadness that I have to report that Don Mitchell passed away peacefully this afternoon at St Richard's Hospital after a short illness following a diagnosis of cancer.

Don has been an enthusiastic member of Bognor Regis Camera Club for many many years serving as Chairman on a number of occasions and latterly as Club President as well as being a highly respected Judge on the Camera Club circuit.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family - he will be greatly missed.

At this time I do not have any details concerning funeral arrangements etc. but will keep everyone informed as soon as these are made available.

Rob de Ruiter
Chairman. BRCC.


Don came to us on Nov 5th 2012 

His photo gallery is on the Bognor Regis CC Club site. Click the link below to see
http://www.bognorregiscameraclub.org/gallery.php?cn=40

PAGB News No 84 Lady Doreen Pollock

This is e-news from the PAGB

This is a rather belated special issue in Memory of a very well known and well loved AV Specialist photographer, Lady Doreen Pollock.

Jurassic Coast Award Photography Competition

Enter the Jurassic Coast Award Photography Competition with the chance of winning a great cash prize, closing date 25th February 2013. Look for, and inspired by, the gallery of images by photographers associated with the World Heritage Team

See the web site for details HERE

PAGB News No. 83

Please click on this link to see Issue 83 of e-news from the PAGB.

http://www.pagbnews.co.uk/e-news/en83050213_EC_Graph_Hist.pdf

Basingstoke Camera Club 2013 BPE Exhibition

Dear Sue,
Basingstoke Camera Club National Open Photography Exhibition 2013
Closing date 1 Mar 2013

I thought you would like to know about the Basingstoke Camera Club National Open Photography Exhibition. Our Exhibition has been running for many years and its reputation has been growing steadily, attracting extremely high quality images from across the UK, chosen by highly respected judges.

We are a BPE (British Photographic Exhibitions) Member Exhibition and have the honour of PAGB (Photographic Alliance of Great Britain) patronage. Images accepted into the 2013 Exhibition will count towards BPE Crown Awards.

We have five entry classes: Nature, Monochrome, Portrait, Creative and Open, and we think our entry fees represent excellent value! We accept only digital submissions and have a very easy to use online submissions website. PayPal may be used for payment which means that the whole process can be carried out without resorting to paper entry forms or CDs.

Full details of the Exhibition, and award-winning images from the last four years can be found on the Exhibition website at:
http://basingstokecameraclub.co.uk/exhib/index.htm

I feel sure our exhibition would interest and benefit many of the members of clubs affiliated to your Federation, and I'd be very grateful if you would pass the attached flyer on to those clubs for onward distribution. If you are unable to pass the flyer on, please do let me know.

Many thanks for your help.
Yours sincerely,
Steve Bright, Exhibition Secretary