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