BEESTON CAMERA CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2016/17
OFFICERS OF THE CLUB 2016/17
President
Vice President
Hon Vice Presidents
David Gibbins
Vacant
Beryl Bickerstaffe
Alan Thompson
Iris Martin
Godfrey Price
David J Severn
Derek Martin
Hon Secretary
Eric Miller
[email protected]
Hon Treasurer
Linda Desmond
Programme Secretary
Derek Martin
Webmaster
Neil Hopperton
[email protected]
Competition Secretary
Celia Clayton
[email protected]
Annual Exhibition
Mike Leatherland
External Exhibitions/Comps
Iris Martin
Publicity Officer
Keith Collins
N&EMPF Delegate
Linda Desmond
Committee Members
Daryl Porter
Alan Booth
Lewis Stainer
Anne Lyburn
David Hunt
Independent Examiners
Dave Severn
Jan Taylor
SUBSCRIPTIONS 2016/17
SINGLE
COUPLE (at the same address)
UNDER 25
VISITOR
£45.00
£70.00
£35.00
£5.00
Meetings held at The Royal British Legion, Hall Croft, Beeston, NG9 1EL
Between September and April
Thursday evenings 8.00p.m. Doors open 7.15p.m.
Visitors welcome
@BeestonCamera
BeestonCameraClub
www.beestoncameraclub.co.uk
BEESTON CAMERA CLUB
Introduction
Beeston Camera Club meets on Thursday evenings from September to the end of April, 7.30 for 8pm at the
British Legion Club, Beeston. We have a varied programme including talks from professional photographers
showing different types of photography, competitions and evenings where we share our own photos and
swap tips and techniques. We welcome new members, so, if you are thinking of joining, you can be assured
that you will be welcomed into a friendly group of photographic enthusiasts.
PROGRAMME 2016/2017
September
1st
THE PRESIDENTS’ EVENING – Traditionally we open our season with a social gathering
organised by the President in which we begin with 45 minutes or so of images followed by a
buffet paid for by the club. We would like to encourage new members so bring along a friend
who may be interested in joining. A chance to get reacquainted after our summer break.
8th
CROATIA’S CASCADING LAKES by Ian Daisley – A welcome return for Ian who is based at
Bonsall in Derbyshire but for our opening lecture will transport us to Plitvice Lakes National Parks
in Croatia. With 16 lakes, interconnected by a series of waterfalls and cascades, Plitvice Lakes
National Park in Croatia is a small but beautiful part of the world. This presentation/travel log
features a mix of digital images, prints & video from Plitvice Lakes. It will include technical tips,
stories and background information to the images. There is inspiration for new and experienced
photographers alike. An ideal opening presentation.
15th
HOW CAN TRADITIONAL WET PHOTOGRAPHY ENHANCE DIGITAL WORK? By Paul
Boulton - Paul has taught art and photography to students for over 20 years so, although he
now primarily works in digital photography, he endeavours to bring the tactile feel of
darkroom photography to his work examples of which can be seen at
www.paulboultonphotography.com For this evening Paul will show some examples of his
own work ,demonstrate Adobe Photoshop techniques and give a workshop on What Makes a
strong Composition? An evening which should appeal across the whole range of membership
from new to experienced
22nd
AN EVENING WITH COLIN TROW-POOLE FRPS FIPF MPAGB - Colin gave us a wonderful
talk last season and a number of members asked me to invite him back. He is an avid
monochrome worker enjoying the simplicity that the black and white image affords. He
believes that by removing the colour, the focus is shifted and distractions are minimised. His
goal is to create drama, mood and narrative power. He believes that printing is an intimate
and exquisite craft that lies at the heart of photography. He has a wonderful relaxed style of
presentation. Visit www.colintrow-poole.com for some of his superb images. Colin will show a
selection of his new work including "gallery" and new "abstract" pictures, together with
images of the Titanic Museum in Belfast and images of India. A broad cross section of work to
appeal to the varied tastes of our membership. See http://www.colintrowpoole.com
29th
OPEN EVENING – Anything goes and all welcome it’s an opportunity for you to show us
your work, ask about camera gear or offer some tips. Let us know what you would like
to see.
Don’t forget the competition next week
October
6th
1st Competition judged by Peter Yeo FRPS DPAGB APAGB
13th
FROM HANOI TO SHANGRI-LA by Colin New - Very popular when he visited a few years
ago Colin will show us some digital highlights from his recent visits to North Vietnam and up
into the foothills of Tibet. He will also bring along a selection of his superb prints to peruse
during the break. Colin was given a Coronet box camera by his father when he was 9 but it was
the work of John Blakemore and Edward Wesson that changed his life and he spent many
hours in the darkroom before emerging into the world of digital photography. Throughout his
photography he has always tried to show his thoughts, feelings and emotions about life. He is
a member of the London Salon and past chairman of GAMMA (Graphic Art and Multimedia
Artists). He doesn’t specialise as you will see if you visit his excellent website at
www.colinnew.co.uk
FRIDAY 14th OCTOBER
N&EMPF 2016 Memorial lecture "An Evening with Des Clinton" FRPS from Southern
Ireland. Free lecture for all members of N&EMPF clubs. It will take place at the Duchess
Theatre Long Eaton, 7.30pm. See http://www.nempf.org/memorial-lecture.html
20th
ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING by Ray Brammall ARPS AFIAP DPAGB APAGB– Ray is well
known on the photographic circuit both as a judge and lecturer and has been taking
photographs for over 40 years. He is President of Doncaster Camera Club and will show us a
selection of his prints on a range of subjects. He enjoys taking landscapes, portraits, candids
and street photographs so there should be something here for everyone. Examples of Ray’s
work can be seen at doncastercameraclub.co.
Don’t forget the competition next week
27th
2nd COMP judged by judged by Ian Pinn
November
3rd
IN SYNC by John EFIAP/p APAGB BPE5 & Chris Cartlidge - John is Chairman of the Cannock
club and well known on the circuit for both talks and judging. This talk is a joint event with
Chris and John both showing their work in an AV format. The shows are presented in an
entertaining manner with a diverse range of subjects from creative to nature via sport and
travels in their motorhome plus tenting in the wilds of Utah and Yellowstone. John is a PAGB
accredited judge with many exhibitions to his credit and has been sponsored by Ink Express
(who supply continuous ink systems and paper) for many years. He has given talks all over the
UK to over 175 different clubs and societies in over 30 years and along this long photographic
journey picked up many international and national awards along with over 1000 exhibition
acceptances. 3 years ago the PAGB awarded him a APAGB for service to photography.
10th
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO SHOOTING EVERYTHING PORTRAITURE by Simon Watkinson
ABIPP - This is a mixed talk by Simon Watkinson who will encompass the whole subject of
Portraiture. Starting from a more classical style he will discuss portraits shot in the studio and
how to equip a basic studio- with examples on what can be done with very basic lights. There
will be a brief discussion on the use of the exposure meter in the studio, moving on to lens
choice and apertures for studio photography. Simon will then move on to discuss
environmental portraiture, including positioning people and how it can cross relate to
shooting weddings. Finally there will be a section on travel / cultural portraiture and how to
create and achieve quality results in foreign countries- with tips on how to engage with people
when you don’t speak the language, to transform your images into captivating lifestyle
portraits. - www.world-infocus.co.
17th
OPEN EVENING- Join in and offer a contribution. Just a few images will do. You don’t
have to talk about them. If you are thinking of entering a competition but don’t know
which of your images to choose, we can offer a critique from one of our experienced
members for anyone interested.
Don’t forget the competition next week
24th
3rd COMP – judged by Ralph Duckett MPAGB DPAGB EFIAP
December
1st
CONFESSIONS OF A COMPETITION ADDICT by Robert MIllinEFIAP/s EPSA BPE5* DPAGB
- Robert is a member of the renowned Wigan 10 Foto Club, Don’t be fooled by the title as this
talk covers a whole range of genres including sport and travel whilst also giving hints and tips
as well as an overview of BPE, FIAP and PSA competitions. And most importantly for me,
presented with humour and panache. http://wigan10.com/member-gallery/robert-millin/
Don’t forget the competition next week
8th
4th COMP judged by Erica Oram CPAGB
15th
A BIT OF A DO Featuring Celia’s Christmas Quiz followed by our buffet. A fun end to the
year and halfway through our season. Divide yourselves into teams of 4 and bring some
food from the list which will be circulated by Iris.
22nd
Christmas break and the chance to get out and take some photographs. Or just eat and drink.
It’s up to you.
29th
The second week of our Christmas break. Come on, rouse yourself and go out.
January 2017
5th
THE WIDER WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY Pt 1 by Ashley Franklin ARPS ABPPA APAGB Another talk which comes highly recommended by members who have seen it elsewhere. It is
Part 1 of Ashley’s history of photography dealing with portrait, fashion, Industrial, War and
Social Documentary. It showcases images from a wide variety of photographers through the
ages. A fascinating evening.
12th
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF LIGHTROOM by Malcolm Sales ARPS ABIPP ASWPP - I
know many of you use Lightroom but I’m sure we can all learn something from Malcolm who
is an expert in his field. He will devote the first half of the evening to Lightroom basics before
going into more detail in the second thus satisfying the beginner and the advanced user.
Another which we hope will appeal to the whole range of our membership. See
www.buttercrossphotography.co.uk.
19th
5th COMP judged by Vin Scothern DPAGB AFIAP BPE3
26th
NEMPF PDI SHOW – The audio visual of all the accepted digital images in the North & East
Midlands Photographic Federation exhibition in which Beeston is usually well represented.
Let us hope this year is no exception but in any case it will be a stunning display of
photography.
February
WEDNESDAY 1ST FEB – 1st LEG OF 4 Way at Rolls Royce. The annual battle between
ourselves, Rolls Royce, Derby City and Nottingham and Notts which is fought over two
legs with the same images being judged twice by two different judges. Hosted this
season by Rolls Royce and Nottingham & Notts.
2nd
OPEN EVENING – Details will be announced during the season but part of the evening
will be given over to a brief talk by member Stuart Crump on Photoshop masks entitled
Behind The Mask. We will also devote part of the evening to 3 Of A Kind which always
proves popular.
9th
BRITISH LANDSCAPES IN COLOUR AND MONO by Bill Allsopp - Passionate about
photographing the British landscape, Bill is out at every opportunity and travels around the
country as well as locally. "My camera is a brush with which I can paint the world." Bill
promises us an evening's tour around Britain to the beautiful areas offered by our country.
Lots of tips on techniques for landscape photography, We will all learn something from Bill I
think. Visit www.billallsop.co.uk to see Bill’s work and advice.
Don’t forget the competition next week
16th
6th Competition judged by Dave Hollingsworth CPAGB
23rd
ONE EYE ON THE ROAD by Alan Lodge ARPS AIVA – Alan also has an MA and BA (hons) in
photography from Nottingham Trent University. He has specialised in social issues
photography for over 40 years. He describes himself as an editorial and documentary
photographer, a photo-journalist and “storyteller” always on the lookout for another tale to
tell. He has special interest in documenting the lives of the people whom the press often
describe as “New Age Travellers”. Racial and social conflict, policing, and environmental
protection are documented, often through coverage of protest and “direct actions”. In recent
years he has extended his body of work to include rave culture and gay-rights events. He is a
member of The National Union of Journalists and has had work published in The Guardian,
Independent and New Statesman whilst also contributing to a number of TV projects with the
BBC and Channel 4. Something different and maybe a little controversial. See alanlodge.co.uk
March
2nd
DERBYSHIRE IN DIGITAL by Robert Falconer . Robert has impressed with his superb slide
images for a number of years and he has now joined the digital age. In this talk he will show us
aspects of the Derbyshire that he loves, covering all four seasons from snow to mists and
autumn tints. There will be steam trains at Barrow Hill Roundhouse and The Midland Railway
Centre, the Dambusters Anniversary Flight and the Red Arrows at Chatsworth. As a bonus he
will also show us some of the wildlife of Derbyshire. See robfalconerphotography.com
Don’t forget the Best of Beeston competition next week
ENTRIES BY EMAIL TO [email protected]
9th
BEST OF BEESTON COMP judged by Jim Hartje ARPS, EFIAP, APAGB, DPAGB, BPE5.
THEMES are -1-Pets 2- Entrances 3- Woodland 4-Circle 5-Dusk Till Dawn 6- Blue
16th
A WILDLIFE JOURNEY NORTH by Steve Williams Steve was awarded best nature image in
the NEMPF 2016 Exhibition and tonight he will show more of his stunning images covering
the wildlife in the Scottish Highlands and the Shetland Islands. An opportunity to see the work
of one of the best nature photographers operating in the region
23rd
OPEN EVENING – Another chance for members to show some of their own work. Or we
can have a practical evening. Details will be announced during the season.
TUESDAY 28TH MARCH 2ND LEG OF 4 WAY CHALLENGE BETWEEN OURSELVES, ROLLS
ROYCE, DERBY CITY AND NOTTM AND NOTTS TAKING PLACE AT NOTTINGHAM &
NOTTS
30th
MONOCHROME MY WAY by Ann Miles MPAGB EFIAP FBPE - A welcome return for this
popular speaker who I am always being asked to book as she presents in a straightforward
manner which appeals to the beginner and advanced photographer. We are sharing the cost
with Rolls Royce on this one which will be an exploration of the different moods that we can
create using the monochrome medium. From stark barren snow scenes to dark threatening
skies in landscapes and seascapes. From detailed architectural studies to soft artistic
renderings. Ann will show several colour images where monochrome is not appropriate.
There will be some discussion of the software and techniques available for making the most of
your digital conversions.
See www.pin-sharp.co.uk
.
April
Don’t forget the themed competition next week
6th
7th COMP judged by: Gary Langley DPAGB BPE2
THEME :- CONTRAST
13th
GUIDE TO SIMPLE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY by Paul Money – Paul gives many talks on
astrophotography around the country and describes himself as a freelance astronomy
consultant and writer/broadcaster. He has been recommended by a member who saw him
give a presentation at Long Eaton Observatory. Tonight he will cover pretty much all you need
to know to photograph many aspects of the night sky with just a DSLR on a tripod and a
remote release. Stars, constellations, planetary movements and alignments, aurora and even a
few of the brighter deep sky objects can be captured along with much more. More detail can
be found on Paul’s fascinating if unconventional website at www.astrospace.co.uk
20th
HILDA THURMAN EVENING - We end our season with a digital colour competition judged by
you the audience. Please pay particular attention to the rules for this competition which you
can find at the end of this programme.
27th
AGM – Your chance to have your say in club affairs. Do make the effort to attend as the
Committee are interested in your views.
May
4th
Annual Dinner & Presentation of Awards – venue to be announced.
MONTHLY COMPETITIONS
During the season, the club runs various competitions on a monthly basis which give members an
opportunity to see their work compared to that of fellow members by an outside independent judge who
gives each image a mark out of 20. There are 4 categories, monochrome print, colour print, monochrome
projected digital image (PDI) and colour projected digital image. Members are allowed one entry in each
category and may enter as many categories as they like. The final competition is a themed competition. This
gives a total of 7 competitions. Only the best 4 scores are counted plus the theme so that the total is out of
100. Awards are given to winners in each category and other awards are given at the President’s discretion
to the Best Beginner and Most Improved as well as Best All-Rounder. There is also the Best of Beeston
Competition which is nothing to do with taking photographs of Beeston but is a competition in which
members choose 4 out of 6 categories in which to enter digital images. On the final week of the season the
club holds the Hilda Thurman Competition when the audience are the judge and vote for their favourite
image. Full rules of all competitions are contained in this programme and are available to download from
our website at www.beestoncameraclub.co.uk.
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
This is a chance for all members to have their prints seen by the public when the exhibition is held at
Beeston Library usually during the month of March. There is no selection criteria but, owing to lack of
hanging space, entries have to be limited to a maximum of 4 prints per individual and may be monochrome
and/or colour. The closing date for entries is usually the end of December and the images are judged by an
external judge with winners in the following categories – Monochrome Print, Colour Print, Natural History
and Most Creative Entry. All winners receive inscribed goblets their cost being covered by the small entry
fee charged. The judge is also asked to nominate other entries for Highly Commended and Certificate of
Merit awards. All awards are usually presented at the Library by the Mayor of Broxtowe who also presents
The Millennium Bowl to the author of his/her favourite image from the exhibition. Entry forms are made
available with full details usually during November/December.
EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS/EXHIBITIONS
There are a number of external competitions and exhibitions that you may enter if you wish, many
organised by camera clubs throughout the country. Beeston members have had some success in these over
the years and hope to continue in the future. Outside exhibitions are entered privately by individual
members who must pay their own entry fees but there are several Inter Club competitions held during the
season such as the one at Sileby. A successful 4 Way Competition has been organised over the past few years
between Beeston, Derby City, Rolls Royce and Nottingham & Notts clubs.
NORTH & EAST MIDLANDS PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION ANNUAL EXHIBITION
The main event that you will be urged to enter during the year is the North & East Midlands Photographic
Federation Exhibition. Beeston Camera club is part of the Federation and this Exhibition is open to any fully
paid-up members of camera clubs belonging to the Federation. A small entry fee is charged and the club
collects entries on behalf of members. An independent panel of judges selects what they consider to be the
best entries for showing in the exhibition which consists of prints and digital images with separate sections
in each for monochrome and natural history. Winners are declared in the various categories and Highly
Commended and Certificate of Merit Awards are also made. There is also a section for print panels. Entry
forms will be available before the closing date in October. See www.nempf.org
BEGINNER OR ADVANCED?
At the club we believe that the best way to be judged is in relation to everyone else so we do not have a separate
beginners section but at the end of the season, an award may be given to the best beginner of the season. If you are
unsure about entering your work in competition with other members then do not be afraid of asking for advice or
bring your work along on a club night.
COMPOSITES
In general, Beeston Camera Club follows the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) guidelines as to what is
considered acceptable as a photograph. Digital photography is acceptable in all its forms including composites but
there are main criteria that the club insist upon (1) the original image for any competition must have been taken using
the photographic process (2) that triptychs (that is 3 pictures as 1 image) are not acceptable.
JUDGES
Finally a word about judges always a subject of much discussion in any camera club with Beeston being no exception.
No judge will please everybody – in fact some judges will please nobody – as they all have their own opinions. The
same image can receive totally different scores from different judges and indeed may well receive a different score
from the same judge on another night. Some judges won’t score less than 12, some won’t score more than 19, whilst
others seem to award every image the same mark! On the other hand judge’s comments can be very constructive so
listen to what they say as they may well help you to improve your photography. However always bear in mind that
you should be enjoying your photography so you may wish to carry on taking photographs that you enjoy taking and
not worry about what the judge says.
COMPETITION RULES
All competition entry forms and rules are available to download from the club website at
www.beestoncameraclub.co.uk
Prints and Projected Digital Images (PDI) Competition Rules
1.
Images can only be entered once in any one season for internal competitions (including Best of
Beeston & The Hilda Thurman Competition) but may also be entered for inter-club competitions and
exhibitions (including the Annual Club Exhibition).
2.
There are 6 open competitions and a final 7th competition with a theme. Each has these 4 categories:
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Monochrome Prints
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Colour Prints
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Monochrome PDI
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Colour PDI
You may enter a maximum of 1 image in each category for each competition evening with each
category being judged separately. The same image may not be entered as a print and as a digital image in
the same season.
Marks will be awarded out of 20 but only your best 4 marks in each category plus the themed
competition mark will be counted so that the maximum score will be 100. If you do not enter the themed
competition only your best 4 scores will count.
Images may be captured either by digital camera or scanned from the entrant’s original slide or print.
Laboratory scanning is permitted providing the original image was on negative, slide or print which was
the work of the entrant.
Entries may be straight images with no manipulation, manipulated images or composites of several
images providing that the originals were taken by the entrant using the photographic process. Wholly
computer generated images are not permitted nor are triptychs.
All prints must be mounted with a mount size of 50 x 40cm. Other sizes will be rejected.
The title and entrant's name must be clearly marked on the back of the mount.
All digital images must be in JPEG format and should be at a maximum size of 1400 x 1050 pixels. The
height of any digital image must not exceed 1050 pixels.
Entries must be made online via our website beestoncameraclub.co.uk. Full instructions are on the
website. You will need a password to enter. Last year’s passwords are still valid but if you have
forgotten or are a new member passwords may be obtained by emailing [email protected]
Entry Forms are available on the Club website for any member who wishes to keep their own records
but it is not necessary to submit an entry form to the Competition Secretary.
Print titles and digital images should be with the Competition Secretary on the club night one week
before the competition but certainly no later than the Monday midnight prior to the competition.
The Competition Secretary has the right to refuse late entries.
ONLY FULLY PAID UP MEMBERS MAY ENTER THESE COMPETITIONS.
IN THE THEMED COMPETITION ANY ENTRY DEEMED BY THE JUDGE ON THE NIGHT NOT TO
CONFORM TO THE THEME WILL HAVE 5 POINTS DEDUCTED.
Please note that the receipt of all email images will be acknowledged. If you do not receive an
acknowledgement please contact the Competition Secretary at [email protected] as it is
not possible to accept digital entries on the evening of the competition.
Best of Beeston Competition Rules
1. This Competition is restricted to digital images only which must (a) have been taken during the last 12
months (b) and not been entered in any of the other monthly club competitions including The Hilda
Thurman Competition. (But they may have been entered in the Annual Club Exhibition.)
2. There are six categories each year which will normally be announced at the AGM and which will appear
in the Club Programme.
3. Members may submit 1 image in any 4 out of the 6 categories.
4. Each category is judged separately and individual entries marked out of 20. The winner will be the
entrant with the highest aggregate score (out of 80).
5. All digital images must be in JPEG format and should be at a maximum size of 1400 pixels wide x 1050
high. The height of any digital image must not exceed 1050 pixels.
6. Images may be captured either by digital camera or scanned from the entrant’s original slide or print.
Laboratory scanning is permitted providing the original image was on negative, slide or print which was
the work of the entrant.
7. Images may be straight images with no manipulation, manipulated images or composites of several
images providing that the originals were taken by the entrant using the photographic process. Wholly
computer generated images are not permitted nor are tryptichs.
8. The preferred method of submission of digital images is by e-mail to [email protected] Emails must include titles (as opposed to file name) and name of entrant. Entries on CD or Memory Stick
will also be accepted.
9. Titles and digital images should be with the Competition Secretary on the club night one week before the
competition but certainly no later than midnight on the Sunday prior to the competition.
10. Entry forms are available on the website (www.beestoncameraclub.co.uk) for members wishing to retain
their own records but it is not necessary to submit entry forms to the Competition Secretary providing
entries are clearly marked on e-mails or other methods of submission.
11. The Competition Secretary has the right to refuse late entries.
12. ANY ENTRY WHICH IS NOT CONSIDERED BY THE JUDGE ON THE NIGHT TO FIT THE CATEGORY WILL
HAVE 5 POINTS DEDUCTED.
The Hilda Thurman Competition Rules
A digital colour competition judged by the audience the main criteria being:
1. The entry must not have been entered in any other competition during the season.
2. The image should have been taken during the past 12 months.
3. Composites are not accepted.
4. The image should be a “traditional photograph.” For the purposes of clarity we are using the following
FIAP definition:
FIAP Definition of Traditional Photography
A traditional photograph must maintain the original image content with minimal adjustments, which should
not alter the reality of the scene and should appear natural. Rearranging, replacing, adding to or removing
from any part of the image except by cropping is strictly forbidden. After satisfying the above requirements,
every effort should be made to use the highest level of artistic skill in all photographs.
It is also requested that no in-camera techniques be applied to the image.