Exhibition at Profile Gallery, Saltburn

Over the past year Profile has been running two photography courses for beginners and intermediate adult photographers. By way of celebration, those students who successfully completed the course have been offered the opportunity to exhibit their work in the professional context of Profile's Gallery space.  


The students would love you to pay a visit if you can! 

More birds

A selection of my photos including a young puffin emerging from its burrow.Thanks again to Simon for organising the trip.

Farne Islands Trip

What a wonderful day I had in fabulous scenery with perfect weather. I didn't manage tpo capture puffins in flight that were in focus, surprise surprise! But I did manage these.

Leigh Preston Workshop

Some Images from a very successful workshop. Thanks to all those who organised and resolved issues!!

NCPF Website Updates

The following updates have been made to the NCPF web site since the last update message and all can be accessed via:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

1.      About the Federation/Executive Minutes:-

Minutes of the Executive Meeting held on 24^th May 2011

2.      News Items:-

“The Darkroom Still Lives!” – A far too rare, but a very well deserved story of success for one of our members.

Yardley Photographic Society Exhibition

Yardley Photographic Society are holding their annual Exhibition on 12th November 2011 and invite entries from members of other photographic societies and camera clubs. The closing date for entries is Sunday 25th September 2011. Copies of the entry form can be found on their website www.yardleyps.co.uk

More Farne Island Pictures

Here are some of my pictures from the Farne Islands trip. The seals were shot from the boat as we approached Staple Island. For the birds, I concentrated on trying to get flight shots as these were the most challenging. The puffins in particular were difficult, but I did manage to get a few.

NCPF Website Updates

The following updates have been made to our web site since the last update message and all can be accessed via:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

1.      Diary/Events:-

New and additional information including entry forms etc about the “Beamish Trophy”

2.      News Items:-

A report and pictures regarding the recent Beamish Weekend.

3.      News Items:-

Details of Federation members who have gained awards from the Photographic Society of America (PSA).

Farne Islands

Here are a few of my pics from the Farnes. Unfortunately the mating razorbills were backlit and too far away for fill-in flash.

Improvers Group Dates

For those of you who have made a note of the Improvers' Group meeting dates I have now added Monday 13th February.

If you want to check what the other dates are click on 'Improvers Group' in the word cloud on the right.

Paula

Farne Isles

As with Simon not many puffins but glad to have the terns as obliging, albeit one angry mum blessed me with a present all over my camera. The sailing ship was a bonus and may be a contender with our seascape theme - well you do have to think of these things!!!

Northern Region AV Group

Click for more details of a good day for anybody interested in producing AVs.

Arts Council Funding

Great news for Stokesley Photographic Society; we have been successful in securing funding of £4280 from the Arts Council. This, together with the £500 obtained from North Yorkshire County Council last year, will enable us to update most of our equipment to ensure that we maintain our position as one of the foremost and progressive photographic clubs in the Northern region.
I would personally like to thank Carol Hudson for the tremendous amount of work she has put in on the various funding applications that we have been involved with over the last 12 months. Without Carol's efforts, and expertise in these matters, I doubt if we would have had such a positive outcome.
There is now much work to be done, because the funding is conditional upon us setting up a project to record, through photography, people and places within the Stokesley area, and to create a record for posterity. Members of the community will be encouraged to participate in the taking of photographs for the project, with assistance and guidance provided by our members, if required.
I will keep you all informed on the progress of the project once our committee has met to decide on the best way forward.

John C Davies, Chairman.

One Good Tern?

Yesterday's Farnes trip was blessed by good weather (again!). Still didn't manage too many 'puffin in flight' shots - I wish they didn't move so fast - but here are a few from my full memory card.

Durham PS Annual Exhibition

Durham's annual exhibition will be in the Galilee Chapel of Durham Cathedral from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th July.

PAGB E-News 46

Rod Wheelans had not anticipated an e-news in June but said the results of the Inter-Federation Print Competition deserve an issue.

Don't miss the FREE DRAW for Permajet Paper.  This issue it is for 50 A3+ Oyster and the odds of winning are excellent.

Click here and for best viewing please look at the e-news PDF as a Full Page view

IN THIS ISSUE

2-4    The Inter-Federation Print Competition        
5        Peter Cheetham - Our New President
6       Jack Johnson & APM Adjudicators 2012
7       Useful Notices and Adverts
8       Further FIAP success
9-10   Useful Notices and Adverts
11      PAGB Website, Advert  .… and finally

NCPF Website Updates

The following updates have been made to our web site since the last update message and all can be accessed via:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

1.      Home Page:-

Important notice for all Print workers who are members of NCPF affiliated clubs, relating to the forthcoming Northern Counties International Salon.

2.      Latest News Items:-

The results of this years’ PAGB Inter-Federation Alliance Prints Competition are the latest news item.  In particular congratulations to John L Davies for having a monochrome print accepted.

3.      Latest News Items / Less recent News Items:-

In view of its potential length this page has been given an upgrade to make it easier to navigate.

NCPF Website Updates

The following updates have been made to the NCPF web site since the last update message and all can be accessed via:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

1.      About the Federation/Executive Minutes:-

The minutes of the Executive Meeting held on 13-04-2011 have been added to the site. 

2.      Clubs and Links Pages

A number of updates have been made to Club details and club web site address links.

NCPF Website updates

The following updates have been made to our web site since the last update message on 08-05-11 and all can be accessed via:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

1.      Latest News Item:-

RPS Awards to a married couple, Ken & Christine Hadfield from Northallerton &; Richmond Clubs

2.      Latest News item:-

Full details of the FIAP Awards from the second tranche of Applications submitted by PAGB.

NOTICE:  Please be aware that I can only publish news items and celebrate our members’ successes if I am advised of them.  If anybody has been missed or if you have an item of news that might interest others, then please let me have it.

Photography Competition at Joe Cornish Galleries - closes 2nd July

Joe Cornish Galleries is holding its first Photography and Video Open competition this summer. All interested photographers and video artists over the age of 16 can submit their work to the competition which will be on display in the gallery in July and throughout August.  Click here for more information.  


Allan Snape has some copies of the entry form which he can pass to any club member who is interested.  You will find Allan's phone number in the club programme booklet.

NCPF Website Updates

The following updates have been made to our web site since the last update message on 08-05-11 and all can be accessed via:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

1.      Latest News Item:-

Re the sad loss of Jack Johnson APAGB who passed away on 18/05/11.

2.      PAGB  ‘e-news’:-

Issue 45 contains the details of FIAP Distinction awards to UK members from the first of two submissions this year, together with guidelines for those starting out on entering international exhibitions.  There are also details of PAGB events, its diary and more on the subject of mileage allowance.

3.      Knowledge Base:-

The article “Starting out on the Exhibition Trail” (see PAGB e-news above) has been added to the file of information.

4.      Links Page:-

New website page for Workington CC

Improvers Group Dates

The Stokesley Room at the Town Hall has been booked for Improvers Group meetings next season.  Put the dates in your diaries now to be sure not to miss them. 


All Monday evenings from 7.15 - 9 pm approximately.


19th September, 31st October, 21st November and 12th December 2011.
16th January, 12th March and 16th April 2012.  


Currently there is no date booked for February but this could change.

Tornado at Battersby

As part of the North York Moors Railway's 175th anniversary celebrations, you can ride on a train pulled by  Tornado from Grosmont to Battersby, and return, today or tomorrow.  The train departs Grosmont at 20:00 and and returns at 22:15.  This will be the fist main line run behind Tornado since its recent repaint into BR Green.  Click here for more information.

PAGB E-News Addendum

A message from Rod Whelans

Hi Everyone

Forgive this addendum to the recently sent e-news 45 but ....

I have already had a dozen or so e-mails concerning links in e-news 45 adverts which are not "clickable".  This is because they came embedded in artwork and I didn't notice the problem.

If you want to take part in the Serif PhotoPlus competition with prizes worth more than £1800 please use this link.

http://www.serif.com/photoplus-competition/

If you want to download the free Serif PhotoPlus software please use this link.

http://www.serif.com/free-photo-editing-software/php-se.asp

If you want more information about the exciting Joe Cornish DVD please use this link.

http://www.withlandscapeinmind.com

                   Rod

PAGB E-News Issue 45

Click on the link PAGB E-News to read Issue 45. 
This is a big issue and a bit heavy in adverts but have a look.

You'll find TWO great sponsored competitions, a NEW Joe Cornish
DVD, a Camera Club DISCOUNT on Photobooks and a
FREE DRAW for Permajet Paper 

Opinions expressed are not necessarily the opinions of The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain and the PAGB accepts no liability for any content
Any mention of products or services in PAGB e-news does not constitute or imply an endorsement or approval of those items.

Infinity Bridge Anniversary 2011

Last night Stockton put on a special display at the Infinity Bridge
They used illuminated jets of water pouring from the bridge
It was made special by the moon putting in an appearance although that made for some tricky exposure. Maybe some more work to be done on those photos

Updates on the NCF Website

The following updates have been made to the NCPF web site recently and all can be accessed via:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

1.      Competitions/Annual Competitions Gallery:-

As promised last month we have now completed the design and uploading of the “Annual Competitions Gallery”.  It is a gallery of the 14 photographs that won individual awards in the 2011 NCPF Annual Competitions held last month.

2.      PAGB  ‘e-news’:-

Issue 44 contains the results of the April PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit, plus other items of interest to both clubs and individuals, relating to competition rules and expenses.

3.      Events/NCPF Events:-

Further information about the “Beamish” events and photographic attractions.

4.      Links:-

A new web site for Richmond Camera Club

Photoshop Bridge Update

There are updates for Photoshop and Bridge CS5 available from the Adobe website. However, you may have a problem as I did in installing the Bridge CS5 update. I kept getting a message to tell me to close Bridge CS5, even though it wasn't open. If this happens, open Bridge and go to Edit>Preferences>Advanced and un-tick the check-box that says, "Start Bridge at Login." Then close Bridge, download the update and everything should be fine. The same thing applies to the Camera RAW update which is also available.

PAGB E-News Issue 44

The latest issue of PAGB E-news is now available by clicking here

IN THIS ISSUE

1 Revised Rule for all PAGB Competitions and the APM
2 Awards for Photographic Merit - Headlines April 2011
3 Awards for Photographic Merit - Results April 2011
4 Awards for Photographic Merit - Results April 2011 contd.
5 Advert - "Buy a Photography Business"
6 The Story of One CPAGB by David Rayner
7 Awards for Photographic Merit - 1994 to 2010
8 Awards for Photographic Merit - Top Clubs in your Federation
9 Advert - "Outstanding Lecturer"
10 Next Issue Highlights and the Permajet Winner
11 More Pictures from the APM
12 Revised PAGB Mileage Rate

Opinions expressed are not necessarily the opinions of The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain and the PAGB accepts no liability for any content
Any mention of products or services in PAGB e-news does not constitute or imply an endorsement or approval of those items.

NCPF Website Updates

There are two updates on the NCPF website.

Details of an NCPF club that has disbanded and updated Posters for both the ‘Beamish Exhibition’ and the ‘Beamish Trophy’. 

Award Winners' Pictures 2010-11

The list of Award Winners for the season are now on the club website together with a gallery of their winning images.

Bempton to Blacktoft

Bird Photography Bempton and Blacktoft
I am proposing a round trip to Bempton cliffs and Blacktoft Sands RSPB reserve some time in the middle of May . This will not be for the faint hearted as i would want to be at Bempton at 7.30 am , preferable on the cliff at this time . Stay at Bempton till Midday then travel to Blacktoft reserve for the afternoon . This is a 209 miles round trip . I have room in the car for two more persons and would expect a contributions of £12 .00 per head to cover expenses . We would meet at Guisborough, my house as a starting point . The precise date would be confirmed depending on the weather , i would try and give as much notice as possible . This is a predominately bird photography . You should get good shots of Gannets, and various species of Auks . Blacktoft will provide stunning views of Marsh harrier and Avocets , this i can guarantee. You will need at least a 300mm lens to get any benefit from this trip . Contact me on 01287 201794 or Paul.forster1 @ ntlworld.com if you are interested.

Club Competitions - Final Results

The final results of this year's competitions are now on the members' only page of the SPS website.

Congratulations to John L Davies and Carol Hudson as Photographer of the Year and Intermediate Photographer of the Year.

Appeal for Volunteers

As many will now know there are three critical vacancies on the NCPF Executive:-
1. Competitions Organiser
2. Competition Officer – Prints
3. Competition Officer – Club Championship
We should all be grateful to the previous occupants of these posts who, whilst not seeking re-election at the recent AGM, remained in post unofficially to ensure that the 2011 Annual Competitions were able to go ahead. That competition is now complete and we have to look towards the future.

As a result Richard Speirs, President of the Federation, has appealed to the Federation as a whole for volunteers to take over these vitally important tasks. There is little or no prospect of volunteers from within the Executive, as all are fully committed to jobs already, some holding down two or more positions at the same time.

It is as simple as this, if the federation wants there to be a “Club Championship” next February, or “Annual Competitions” next April, then volunteers are going to have to come forward.

If any one is prepared to step forward or would like further information about what is involved in any of the roles, then please contact the President on either(01228) 561400
or at president @ ncpf.org.uk

Profile Gallery, Saltburn - Courses & Workshops

Profile Gallery in Saltburn is running a programme of courses and workshops over the summer months. Please contact the gallery for further  information or to book.
01287 626150   info @ profilegallery.co.uk

Absolute beginners' courses in photography and IT:

Digital photography for beginners
10 weeks, starting 3rd May, 6.30-8pm. £65 

Basic computer skills
10 weeks, starting Wednesday 4th May, 6.30-8pm. £65 

Computing for digital photographers
10 weeks, starting Thursday 5th May, 6.30-8pm. £65

Weekend workshops:

Make friends with your camera
Sunday 22nd May, 11-4pm £20
A balance of hands-on activities and presentations to help you make the  most of your camera. Beginners and improvers welcome.

Take photographs at the seaside
Sunday 5th June, 11-4pm £20
Tips and practical activities to help you make the most of your holiday photography. Bring your own camera.

Children's photo fun day
Saturday 4th June, 10.30-12.30, 1.30-3.30. £25
Children must be collected for lunch and returned promptly for the afternoon session. Cameras not provided. Minimum age 9 years.

Nel Hickson
Director, Profile Gallery
www.profilegallery.co.uk
Twitter: @saltburnprofile
Facebook: Profile Photography Gallery

2011-2012 Programme

The complete 2011-2012 Programme is now available on the club website.  Summer programme and Improvers Group dates coming soon.

Coming soon: Infinity Festival

The event on Saturday, May 14, is a chance for locals to see the bridge as never before with rainbows of colour and light in a celebration of the historic river and the stunning structure.
Click on the link in the title for more information.

Exhibition at The Moors National Park Centre, Danby

Three members of Gallery Photo Group, John Devlin, Brian Jobson and Mike Kipling, have an exhibition 'Masters of Light & Creativity from Nature' from 16th June to 28th June.  Click above for a link to the poster.

NCPF Annual Competition Full Results

The full results for the NCPF Annual Competition are now available by clicking on the link above.

In summary Stokesley PS had mixed results as follows:

Monochrome Prints

Stokesley were 6^th equal out of 29 clubs.  The winners were Dumfries with Northallerton in second place and Sunderland, West Cumbria and Workington sharing equal 3rd place.

John C Davies & John L Davies were each awarded a Highly Commended.  These pictures plus one from Paula Davies were selected as part of the NCPF entry to the annual PAGB exhibition. 

Paul W Forster had a print selected for the Selectors Choice Portfolio.

Colour prints

Stokesley were 11^th equal out of 30 clubs.  The winners were Keswick with Northallerton in second place and Dumfries 3rd

Paula Davies was awarded a Highly Commended.  John L Davies had a print selected as part of the NCPF entry to the annual PAGB exhibition.

David Smith and Guy Davies each had a print selected for the Selectors Choice Portfolio

Digital Projected Image

Stokesley were 2^nd out of 27 clubs.  The winning club was Northallerton with Sunderland and Gallery sharing 3rd place.

John L Davies was awarded the Hilton Trophy for the best creative image.  HC's were awarded to Ian Rathbone & David Smith (2).  David Smith had one image selected as part of the NCPF entry to the annual PAGB exhibition. 

Beginners Prints

Paul Rose was awarded Highly Commended.

Well done to all who took part and particularly to those who gained awards and/or had work selected for the Alliance entry or for the Selectors' Choice Portfolio.  

Congratulations also to Northallerton CC who were placed in every section of the competition.

PAGB E-News 43

For the latest edition of PAGB e-News click here

Click on the link at the bottom of page one for a chance to win a pack of 25 A3 Permajet Artist paper.

Farne Islands return

A few people have expressed an interest in repeating last year's trip to the Farne Islands, so I will arrange a repeat run if there is enough interest. In order not to clash with the Malham weekend, I suggest the date of Wednesday 29th June - which is just about a week later than we went last year. Cost is likely to be around £27 for the trip to Inner Farne & Staple Island - about 5 1/2 hour outing in total. If anyone is interested, leave contact details on the list at the AGM next week or email me at simon-AT-sandlallen.co.uk (replace -AT- by @)

FIAP Awards

Four members of NCPF clubs gained FIAP awards recently.  Two of whom are from Stokesley PS.  See the NCPF Website.

Alnwick & District Camera Club Exhibition

There is an Exhibition of Alnwick & District CC work entitled "Personal Views" at the Woodhorn Museum, QE11 Country Park, Ashington NE63 7YF from 23rd April to 10th July 2011.

New printing company after RGB

I used the Brighouse printing service during the last few days and pleased to report the service and quality of prints is rather better than I have been getting elsewhere. They will give us the discounted rate which ammounts to £1.50 for an 18 x 12" prints with Gloss, matte, lustre, pearl and metallic finishes. I have used the lustre type prints and have been very pleased with it (will bring some samples into the club for members to view). They would prefer us to have a club named account that would allow us to transfer large files onto their hard drive and be ready a few days later to collect. All very civilised, and for those who do not have their own printers this may be a very good option. See me at the club if you want further details. Follow the link above to go to their web site. Dave

NCPF Annual Competition Correction

An error crept in to the results shown on the NCPF website for the Miles Audas Trophy for the Best Club entry of PDI.  This has now been corrected and Stokesley PS were in 2nd place not 3rd as stated previously.

Northallerton CC presentation

NCPF Beamish Members’ Weekend

18th/19th/20th June 2011
NCPF Beamish Members’ Weekend

Arrangements are now complete for the weekend.

Members of NCPF Affiliated clubs and their family and friends will, on production of an 'NCPF pass', now available from your Club Secretary, enjoy discounted admission fees over the weekend. Prices per day (10am-5pm) are Adult £11; Senior Citizen £10, Children £6 (or, ‘Annual Pass’ for Adult £16, Child £10 ). 

As well as the myriad of photographic opportunities, there is a 'classic car' event on the Sunday, and in addition to this we are organising two further photographic opportunities for members.

Firstly, and as already announced, over the weekend of the event we shall, in full co-operation with the authorities at Beamish, be mounting an “Exhibition of Members’ Prints” and these will be available for sale. Please see the details on the link below. It is now timely for members to be considering prints to be submitted to reach the organiser by the due date!

Secondly, the new competition associated with the weekend, the “NCPF Beamish Trophy”, will be for prints of images exposed at and during the event. Please see the link below for entry details and dates.

Subject to your support we would like to make this an annual event.  So, please make a diary entry of the dates and take note of the details for the Exhibition and Competition.

For further information about the Members Exhibition, the Trophy Competition or about the Museum itself, click on the appropriate link below:-
>> Beamish - Members' Exhibition>> Beamish - Trophy Competition>> Beamish Museum web siteFor any general or other queries please contact :-eventsorganiser@ncpf.org.uk

NCPF International 2011

Closing date 20th August 2011.


Full details for the 32nd International Salon of Photography have now been posted on the NCPF Website, including, Conditions of Entry, Definitions, Rules, Entry Forms and Fees.

NCPF Annual Competition

The annual NCPF competition took place at the weekend.  Congratulations to Dr John Davies for winning the Hilton Trophy for Best Creative Projected Image with 'L'Estate'.  Stokesley PS came equal 3rd in the Digital Projected Image Section.  The headline results can be seen on the  NCPF website


Paula Davies