New Season

Good news, our new season starts on Sept.9th.
The opening evening is traditionally an opportunity to get together to pay our fees and to see some of the photographs taken by members during the summer.
So, don't forget to bring your memory sticks or CDs and hand them to Dave Wright or Paula who will download them into the projector. The number of entries per member may be restricted depending on numbers received.
Looking forward to seeing you all.

John C Davies

Two Welsh Exhibitions

Wales has

1. TWO International Salons that you can enter both are FIAP and PSA approved

2. For FIAP country requirements WALES counts as a separate Country to the UK

3. Both internationals are Internet entries and accept PayPal

4. Click on our translator and our rules and entry forms are in your languague

5. Fees are amongst the lowest for  a  FIAP approved International

6. Entry form and image ref  is the same for both salons

7. Individual entry to each Salon both then count towards your FIAP requirements on Salons

8. Enter 3 weeks before our closing dates we can advise if there is a problem.  Will be to busy in the last three weeks 

 

 6th Swansea City International

 for rules and entry form go to http://www.swanseacameraclub.co.uk/international/sccinternational.html

 Swansea is already accepting entries closing on 21st October 2010

 

Welsh International  Projected Image Salon

for rules and entry form go to http://www.welshinternationalsalon.co.uk/wpfintsalon.html

Entries open on 12th September closing date 8th Jan 2011

31st Northern Counties International Salon of Photography 2010

It’s just over ONE WEEK to Closing Date:-         Friday 20^th August 2010

We would like to extend this Final Reminder to all members of the NCPF.  It is YOUR chance to showcase your work to the whole photographic world, but also to support the efforts of your colleagues who put so much effort into making this event respected worldwide.

For Slide workers, this is the only UK International Salon that still offers you the chance to show your slides.  To those who love Prints or Projected Digital Images, we also extend a warm welcome.

Don’t miss out; don’t forget to submit your entry.   THERE IS STILL TIME!

ALL sections in this event are carried out under the patronage of FIAP, PSA and the RPS.    Medals and Awards have been granted by all three patrons as well as our own NCPF awards.  A full colour catalogue will be sent to all entrants.

This year’s event, with the addition of a SLIDES ONLY section, has SIX Sections:-

       Monochrome Prints   (PPD)

       Colour Prints   (PPD)

       General Slides   (CPID)

       Pictorial Digital Projected Images   (CPID)

       Nature Digital Projected Images   (ND)

       Photo-Travel Digital Projected Images   (PTD)

The calendar for this year’s event is as follows:-

Closing date for all entries . . . .          20^th August 2010

Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             2^nd/11^th September 2010

Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           21^st September 2010

Catalogues .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .             27^th November 2010

All entries returned . . . . . . . . .           27^th November 2010

Full details of all the rules and conditions of entry (including fees), together with Entry Forms can be found in the “International Exhibition” pages of our web site at:-

www.ncpf.org.uk

The Entry Forms are interactive PDF forms, which you can complete on your computer before printing off a copy, to send in with your entry and entry fee.

Please Note:-  There are SEPARATE Forms for Prints and Projected Images (Slides and Digital Projected Images), which must be sent to different addresses.

We look forward to receiving your entry to this prestigious event.

Best wishes,

Dave Coates

(For and on behalf of the International Sub-Committee of the NCPF)

Stockton Infinity Bridge

A few of my images of the Infinity Bridge taken on the clubs outing to Stockton's Millennium bridge.
As Dave noted - we were pleased we made the effort.

Mike

Flickr Group

It's really good to see so many pictures being added to the blog.  Please don't stop posting but at the same time don't forget that Simon has set up a Stokesley PS Group on Flickr where you can also share your pictures.  Link


Paula

Stockton Millennium bridge

Some views of the Clubs thursday outing to the Millennium bridge. We thought John meant the nice curvy bridge, which transpires is the Infinity bridge. Anyway about 6 of us turned up, and we were all pleased we made the effort as the sunset was spectacular, here are some images of the evening. I really enjoyed playing with different setting through the evening.

Dave

Staithes 1st July

4 of us turned up in Staithes on what could only be described as a dismal evening. However Keith Smith, Dave Purnell and myself were contemplating whether it was worthwhile to wander around to the otherside of the bridge and harbour area, when we were joined by a new member who had hot footed it from Hutton Rugby to join us. Her name is Mo, and if any of you were on the Stokesley evening you will remember who she is. Anyway, to show we were a keen photographic society and eager to create images regardless of what the lighting conditions were and to impress Mo we did cross over the bridge. Below are a selection of the evening and shows you can come up trumps if you have the patience.

This first one is the classic view, just as the sun peeped out for a few mins.

And of course a mono version

I then tried some reflections of the houses which I was more excited about

So there you have it some traditional and other style views of another successful club trip. p.s. I thought I would spare you my Farne Is shots.

Dave

Farne Islands 2010

I've decided to add a few photos at a time as it will take me ages to sort them all out.  I feel that I improved this year compared to my first, shorter, visit last year.  Definitely want to try again next year.

Paula

Yet more puffins

Having finally had a chance to look through my (300+) shots, here are some of my favourites

More Farne Islands Photos

Choosing these was a real problem- so many puffin photos! I am giving you a less conventional one - more Angel of the North from behind. I am also putting a seal photo in. Hope you like them and thanks again to Simon for organising it.

Farne Islands

Thanks to Simon for organising the trip - it was a great day out. Here are a few of my images from the trip.

Farne Islands

Many thanks to Simon for organising this trip. A grand day out. Here are a few of my favourite pics so far.

Farne Island Trip

Thank you Simon for organising a great day out.

Farne Islands

An excellent day Simon, but I cannot compete with your aerial shots of the Puffins. I also had a lot of out of focus pics, I can see a second visit is required sometime to try and perfect my
technique.

Watch the birdie

Farne Islands

Thank you Simon for organising the club trip to the Farne Islands yesterday.  We were so lucky with the weather and I'm sure everybody had a great day.


Your first picture of puffins is great.


Paula

First Farne Photo

Really enjoyed the trip to the Farnes yesterday. Thought I should set an example by posting a picture! Have only had a quick scan of them so far - lots and lots of blurred 'flight shots'!

Here's one I liked for content rather than technical quality - "Give them to me"!

Holidays

Just to let you know that I shall be away from 1st. to 22nd. June.I hope the outings to Runswick Bay and Whitby are successful.
In dire emergency I can be contacted on 07976301341.

John C Davies

Infinity Bridge event last weekend

Last Monday night three of us went over to Stockton to see what was happening at the Bridge. It was illuminated to celebrate its first anniversary. There were very few people there almostly wholly photographers and we stayed there most of the night. Here are a few sample photos.

Carol Hudson

Photography Evening in Durham Cathedral

There is a special photography evening on 1st June 2010 from 6.30pm to 9pm in Durham Cathedral.

Tickets are £10.00 per camera which will include a cup of tea or coffee from the Undercroft Restaurant. The restaurant will be open throughout the event for refreshments and light meals.

Weather permitting, the Tower will be open, though there is an additional charge of £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children to climb the Tower.

No flash is permitted in the Cathedral but tripods are welcome.

All photography taken on the day is for non-commercial use only and must not be used for any purpose other than personal use.

To attend, please complete a booking form and return it to Diane McIlroy at the Chapter Office. This event will be repeated during July. Cheques should be made payable to Durham Cathedral.

Paula 

Relevant webpage to download booking form and email chapter office is:

http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/introduction/news/201

Sharpening

I have found a very good article on sharpening with CS4 and Adobe Camera Raw. It is on the Members' Only page of the club website.


Paula