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Contact the editor:
Issue 69
January 2015
Roger Barker LRPS
24 Arthur Street
WELLINGBOROUGH
Northants
NN8 3HH
Tel: 01933 279554
email: newsletter@mcpf.co.uk
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MidPhot 2015
52nd Annual Exhibition
of Midland Photography
Wednesday 25th March
to
Sunday 29th March
SELECTORS
General PrInts & creatIve Panels
Malcolm Kus ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/b
Michael Krier ARPS MA (Photography)
Graham Hodgkiss ARPS MPAGB APAGB AFIAP
General Projected ImaGes
Martin Fry AFIAP AV-AFIAP BPE2* APAGB
Michael Krier ARPS MA (Photography)
Graham Hodgkiss ARPS MPAGB APAGB AFIAP
nature PrInts & nature Projected ImaGe
Gianpierio Ferrari FRPS DPAGB ABPE
Ian Whiston DPAGB, AFIAP,BPE3*
Malcolm Kus ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/b
Closing date for Entries 7th Feburary 2015
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, CHURCHBRIDGE, OLDBURY
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Classes and Awards
Colour Prints
Monochrome Prints
Best Print - Judith & Roger Parry Trophy
Best Print -Terry Chapman Trophy
Best Landscape - MidPhot Golden Jubilee Trophy
Best Landscape - Phil Swain Trophy
Best Portrait - Jill and Peter Young Trophy
Best Portrait Print
PAGB Silver Medal
PAGB Silver Medal
Projected Digital Images
Best General Image - Mildred Sothern Trophy
Best Landscape - Graham Hodgkiss Trophy
Best Contemporary Image - Bert Gutteride Trophy
PAGB Silver Medal
Creative Panel of Prints
Best Panel - Barbara & Ray Porter Trophy
Nature Prints
Best Print - Alex Watson Memorial Trophy
Best Print of a Mammal - David Moore Trophy
PAGB Silver Medal
Nature Projected Images
Best Image - MCPF 75th Anniversary Trophy
PAGB Silver Medal
Each judge in each class with the exception of the Creatve Panel of Prints will be able to award an
MCPF Medal to a photograph of their choice. MCPF Ribbons will be awarded in each class.
Definitions
Black & White Photography (Monochrome - FIAP)
A black and white image is one with tones from very dark grey (black) to very clear grey (white) A black and white image
toned entirely in a single colour will be able to stand in the black & white category and can be reproduced in black &
white in the catalogue. On the other hand a black and white image modified by partial toning or by the addition of one
colour to a part of the image becomes a colour image and should be entered in the colour category. This type of image
will be reproduced in the colour pages of the catalogue.
Definition of Nature Photography (PAGB Feb 2013)
Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except
anthropology and archeology, in such a fashionthat a well- informed person will be able to identify the subject material
and certify its honest presentation. The story telling value of a photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality
while maintaining high technical quality. Human elements shall not be present, except where those human elements
are integral parts of the nature story such as nature subjects, like barn owls or storks, adapted to an environment
modified by humans, or where those human elements are in situations depicting natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal
waves. Scientific bands, scientific tags or radio collars on wild animals are permissible. Photographs of human created
hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domestic animals, or mounted specimens are ineligible, as is any form of
manipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement.
No techniques that add, relocate, replace, or remove pictorial elements except by cropping are permitted. Techniques
that enhance the presentation of the photograph with out changing the nature story or the pictorial content, or without
altering the content of the original scene, are permitted including HDR, focus stacking and dodging/burning. Techniques
that remove elements added by the camera, such as dust spots, digital noise, and film scratches, are allowed. Stitched
images are not permitted. All allowed adjustments must appear natural. Color images can be converted to greyscale
monochrome. Infrared images, either direct - captures or derivations, are not allowed.
Images used in Nature Photography competitions may be divided in two classes: Nature and Wildlife. Images entered in
Nature sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above can have landscapes, geologic formations, weather
phenomena, and extant organisms as the primary subject matter. This includes images taken with the subjects in
controlled conditions, such as zoos, game farms, botanical gardens, aquariums and any enclosure where the subjects
are totally dependent on man for food.
Images entered in Wildlife sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above are further defined as one or more
extant zoological or botanical organisms free and unrestrained in a natural or adopted habitat. Landscapes, geologic
formations, photographs of zoo or game farm animals or of any extant zoological or botanical species taken under
controlled conditions are not eligible in Wildlife sections. Wildlife is not limited to animals, birds and insects. Marine
subjects and botanical subjects (including fungi and algae) taken in the wild are suitable wildlife subjects, as are carcasses
of extant species.
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General Conditions of Entry
Entrants must own the copyright of all images used in any entry. The MCPF accepts no liability for any
breach of copyright by an entrant.
Each entrant may enter a maximum of eight entries in each class - Monochrome Print - Colour Print Nature Print - Projected Image - Projected Nature Image. No entry may win more than one Award.
Each entrant must be a member of a club/society affiliated to MCPF.
Entry Forms:
Please complete an Entry Form for each class entered clearly, accurately and using BLOCK CAPITALS.
Entry Forms, Fees, Return Postage should be included in the same package as the photographs.
Titles, authors’ names and photographic honours will be based on details included on the Entry Form.
Electronic entry forms will be accepted.
Entry Fee:
A non-returnable entry fee of 75p per print or Projected Image and £3.00 per panel of prints must be
included with the entry. Cheques should be made payable to MCPF.
Prints (with the exception of the Creative Panel) must be mounted on light weight board not exceeding 50cm x 40cm no thicker than 4mm (thickness of 2 mounting boards) and must be titled and bear
the authors name, address and club.
Creative Panel of Prints
Only one panel per entrant. Any number of prints may be submitted BUT must not exceed more than 1
metre square. To be mounted on lightweight no thicker than 4mm (ie thickness of 2 mounting boards),
must be titled and bear the authors name, address and club.
Projected Images
Images must be jpeg format maximum 1400 pixels wide by 1050 pixels high. (Portraits should be 1050
pixels high). Numbered 1 to 8 followed by underscore then title followed by underscore then name of
entrant and saved in sRGB and as jpeg (jpg)
eg 1_name of image_name of author.jpg Save the images within a folder titled with the authors name.
Entries should be submitted on a CD and bear the authors name(s), and club.
More than one entrant per CD is preferrable. Please save authors folders separately in general and nature
folders. N.B. slides will not be accepted.
Provisos
The Exhibition is for work not previously exhibited at MidPhot. The entry of identical images throughout
all sections is discouraged. The organisers reserve the right to withhold from public exhibition any entry
which, in their absolute discretion, they consider to be undesirable.
No submitted entry may be removed from the exhibition without the permission of the exhibition organising
committee.
It is a condition of entry that any print/DPI may be selected and retained for possible inclusion in the
MCPF entry to the PAGB Print/DPI Competitions. Any such print may be copied by the PAGB to form
part of the PAGB Recorded Lecture Service. Any DPI accepted in the PAGB DPI Competition will be
copied for circulation in exhibition form to Federations, and then subsequently form part of the PAGB
Recorded Lecture Service.
The organisers reserve the right to copy and reproduce any entry in the catalogue for press or for use
in any MCPF promotion. Copyright remains with the author.
Every care will be taken of entries but the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage
however caused.
In the event of any dispute, the decision of the organisers shall be final.
The submission of any entry is deemed to constitute
acceptance of these conditions.
Any queries please contact
Ralph or Lu Duckett 01283 740291 or email: midphot@mcpf.co.uk
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EXHIBITION TIMETABLE
Closing date for entries to collectors
Wednesday 4th February
Closing date for Post or at MCPF General Meeting
Saturday 7th February
Selection Weekend
Sat14th & Sun 15th February
Results Posted
Wednesday 25th February
EXHIBITION
Weds 25th to Sun 29th March
Returns available at collection points by
Tuesday 31st March
Returns and catalogues posted by
Saturday 4th April
N.B. Collection from Smethwick PS Club Rooms is Thursday evening only
unless by prior arrangement
ENTRIES
Entries for MidPhot can be sent in the following ways
by POST to
Ralph Duckett MPAGB EFIAP APAGB - MidPhot Chairman
Outwood Hill Farm,
Lower Outwoods Road,
Burton on Trent,
Staffs, DE13 0QX
Please remember that entries to be returned by post must have return postage
forwarded with the entry fees
by HAND to
MCPF General Meeting at The Old Schoolhouse, Oldbury
or
to the following delivery and collection points
Mon or Thurs evenings only Smethwick PS Club Rooms 0121 522 0279
Judith & Roger Parry, Birmingham 0121 427 4224
Mary Jenkins, Yardley 0121 628 6105
Ralph Duckett, Burton on Trent 01283 740291
Ian Bailey, Stratford on Avon 01608-663394
Alison and Andy Fryer, Stafford 01785 664109 N.B. Ring after 4pm
Mike Chapman, Solihull 0121 733 2521
Roger Barker, Wellingborough 01933 279554
Howard Bagshaw, Stafford 01889 881503
Please contact the above people by phone before delivery or collection
You are reminded that entries must be with the collectors by
Wednesday 5th February
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MIDPHOT 2015 - ENTRY FORM
CLUB/SOCIETY
CONTACT TEL. NO:
ENTER CONTACT NAME & ADDRESS
WITHIN BOX BELOW (ONLY ONE PER CLUB)
Email:
Please enter below how your work is to be returned
Post (remember to enclose your money)
Return via one of the collection points
Name
Collect in person from Smethwick PS
(NB Thursday only unless by prior
arrangement)
PLEASE ENTER ONLY ONE SECTION PER FORM AND TICK THE APPRORIATE BOX BELOW
PRINT SECTIONS
PROJECTED IMAGE SECTIONS
Gen
Nature
Mono
Colour
Nature
Panels
Digital
Digital
Acc
Acc
Acc Mark
Acc Mark
Acc Mark
Acc Mark
Mark
Mark
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK CAPITALS LISTING AUTHORS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
AUTHOR’S NAME & DISTINCTIONS
TITLE (MAXIMUM OF 8 PER AUTHOR)
OFFICIAL USEONLY
CATALOGUES MAY BE COLLECTED OR WILL BE RETURNED WITH ENTRY
……………ENTRIES @ 75p
or …………PANELS @ £3.00
£
£
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:
TOTAL
£
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Please make cheques payable to “MCPF”
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PHOTOCOPY THIS FORM or DOWNLOAD FROM MCPF WEBSITE www.mcpf.co.uk
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THE MIDLAND COUNTIES
PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION
MEMBER OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ALLIANCE OF GREAT BRITAIN
MIDPHOT 2015 AUDIO VISUAL COMPETITION
Saturday 31st January 2015
www.wmid-av.org.uk/midphot
Entries are invited for the Audio Visual Competition to be held on
Saturday 31st January 2015,
at the Priory Centre Church Road, Stretton,
Burton on Trent, DE13 0HE
Competition Judges
Eddie Spence FRPS DPAGB AV-AFIAP
Tony Collinson LRPS DPAGB
Jeff Mansell
The Competition is organised for the MCPF by Howard Bagshaw assisted by
the Staffordshire Audio Visual Group.
Closing date for entries ~ Saturday 10th January 2015
Completed Entry Forms together with the Entry Fee should be sent to:
Howard Bagshaw, 9 Haywood Heights
Little Haywood, Staffs ST18 0UR
Telephone 01889 881503 E-Mail howard.bagshaw@ntlworld.com
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Awards
The author of the Audio Visual sequence chosen by the judges to be best overall
will receive:
The Tom Prince Trophy
(to be held for one year)
Plus an MCPF Medal
In addition, each judge will choose a sequence that will receive a certificate and
an MCPF Medal.
The Intermediate Winner
Please read befo
1. Entrant
All entrants must
2. Entries
It is recommended
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The Intermediate Winner will also receive a certificate and an MCPF medal
3. General
The duration of a
per author may
choice, in case p
Please note – an Intermediate Worker is identified as an AV worker not holding RPS (A
or F), PAGB (D or M), or a FIAP distinction all in the Audio Visual discipline. Previous
winners of this award will not be considered as “Intermediate Workers”
4. Eligibility
Sequences entere
not be re-entered
Audience Popular Vote
The Martin Fry Trophy
5. Copyright
It is the entrant’
Soundtrack or Vis
The author of the sequence receiving the most votes will be awarded The
Martin Fry Trophy” (to be held for one year)
Copies of the entry form and directions to the venue are available from the
website www.wmid-av.org.uk/midphot
6. Projection of E
A Digital projecto
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An e-mail will be sent acknowledging receipts of entry/ticket request
7. Entry Form an
An entry form mu
with the fee £8.00
A programme of the running order will be available from the website as soon as
it is completed.
8. MidPhot Exhib
A selection of se
exhibition during
On the day, complimentary tea/coffee on arrival, and tea/coffee will be
available throughout the day. It is advisable to bring a packed lunch
Following the competition, the results will be e-mailed to entrants
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Conditions of Entry
be best overall
Please read before completing the Entry Form
1. Entrant
All entrants must be members of an MCPF member club.
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2. Entries
It is recommended the images are cropped to a final size of not less than 1400 x 1050
or 1920 x 1080 pixels (depending on aspect ratio), entries that have previously been
created at other sizes are still eligible for entry, however they may project with a
smaller image size. AVI movie files will be accepted and every effort will be made to
project them at the highest quality. The entrant should submit a CD containing .EXE
program(s) or AVI file(s), alternatively the file(s) may be sent by a file transfer program
such as 'WeTransfer' to howard.bagshaw@ntlworld.com. Your entry must be with
Howard Bagshaw by Saturday January 10th 2015.
3. General
The duration of a sequence must not exceed 12 minutes. A maximum of two sequences
per author may be entered. If entering 2 sequences please indicate your 1st
choice, in case pre-selection is necessary.
4. Eligibility
Sequences entered and shown in any previous MCPF MidPhot AV Competition, may
not be re-entered subsequently.
5. Copyright
It is the entrant’s own responsibility to ensure that any material recorded on the
Soundtrack or Visually shown is suitably covered against copyright infringement.
6. Projection of Entries
A Digital projector with a resolution of 1920 x 1080px, computer and sound system
will be provided. All entries will be downloaded on to the computer’s hard drive for
projection, and will then be erased following the judging session. However for those
selected to be shown at MidPhot Exhibition in March, a programme will be created and
written to a CD for the exhibition organisers’ use only.
7. Entry Form and Fee
An entry form must be completed for each sequence entered, and submitted together
with the fee £8.00 per entry. Closing date for entries is Saturday January 10th 2015.
8. MidPhot Exhibition
A selection of sequences will be chosen by the judges to be shown at MidPhot
exhibition during March 2014.
9. Conditions of Entry
The submission of a completed entry form implies the acceptance of these ‘Conditions
of Entry’
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Location
The Priory Centre
Church Road
Stretton
Burton on Trent
DE13 0HE
MID
Entries are
The Competi
Closin
Completed
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2015 MidPhot Exhibition ~ A-V Competition
Entry Form
AUTHOR(S)
Surname ~ First Name ~ Distinctions
Address
E-mail
Telephone No.
Co-Authors
MCPF Member Club
YOUR SEQUENCE
Title (Only one sequence per entry form)
Duration
Year of Production
File name on CD (only one sequence per CD please)
Min
Sec
Intermediate ?
Yes
Music or CD References
No
Recording Licence Details
Author(s) of Text
Spoken by
Author(s) of Images
AT THE END OF THE COMPETITION
All CDs not collected on competition day will be destroyed unless return postage stamps have been
included. A copy of the 'result sheet' will be e-mailed to all entrants.
COMPETITION DAY
All entrants will be issued with one ticket to observe the judging, other observers are welcome
to attend on purchase of an observer's ticket priced at £6.00.
The day's programme and tickets will
be emailed to you.
Map to venue required Y/N
Number of Observers tickets required  Name(s)
Signed ... Date ……………
Send the completed form together with your CD and cheque for £8.00 per sequence to:
Howard Bagshaw, 9 Haywood Heights, Little Haywood, Staffs, ST18 0UR
Telephone: 01889 881503 E-mail howard.bagshaw@ntlworld.com
to arrive no later than 10th January 2015
Please make cheques payable to the 'MCPF'
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The Royal Photographic Society
Central Region (Reproduced with Permission and Thanks)
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The Royal Photographic Society
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General Secretary
Mary Jenkins APAGB
MCPF Guide and Directory 2014
Update 4
10 December 2014
NEW CLUBS
We extend a very warm welcome the 4 new clubs who have recently joined the Midland Counties
Photographic Federation.
Broughton Astley Photographic Society
15 members
Meet at Broughton Astley Village Hall, Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6PT
1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the month at 7.30pm all the year round.
Secretary: Fran Marsland, 19 Eagle Close, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6SR
Telephone: 01455 282118
Email: BAPS2009@talktalk.net
Corley & Fillongley Photographic Club
33 members
Meet at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, Warks, CV7 8AZ
1st Monday of each month 7.00pm - 9.00pm All year
Secretary: Rebekah Mason, Ivydene Cottage, Church Lane, Corley, CV7 8AZ
Telephone: 01676 549 160
Email: r3b3kah@aol.com
Sutton Coldfield U3A Photography Group
40 members
Meet at United Reformed Church, Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield,
1st Tuesday of each month @2.00pm all year
Secretary: Paula Johnson. 5, Evelyn Croft, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5LF
Telephone: 0121 605 2818
Email contact: ian@iansawyer.com
Wellesbourne Photo Group20 members
Meet at Wellesbourne Village Hall, School Road, Wellesbourne, CV35 9NH
Alternate Thursdays @7.30pm All year
Secretary: Sue Steward, 29 Mountford Close, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9QG
Telephone: 01789 842387
Email: newleafimages@live.co.uk
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General Secretary
Mary Jenkins APAGB
MCPF Guide and Directory 2014
Other changes
Droitwich Spa Photographic Society has changed the club name to
Droitwich Camera Club
www.droitwichcamera.co.uk
Leicester Forest Photographic Society secretary change of address and contact Nos.
Nick Allen, 36 Weavers Court, Trinity Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0BT
Telephone number: 01455 643397 Email: nicka5180@gmail.com
Newport Photographic Club New secretary
Howard Broadbent, 24 Church Meadow, Lilleshall, Newport, Shropshire TF10 9HD
Telephone 01952 677050. Email howardbr@talktalk.net
Rugeley and Armitage Camera Club New Secretary
David Hanmer, 128 Green Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2RP
Telephone: 01889 803684
email: dave.hanmer@ntlworld.com
Shirley Photographic Society
Meetings: Please note that the meetings begin at 8.00pm,
not 7.30 as stated in the 2014 Guide and directory
Shirley Methodist Church, 255 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull. B90 3AL
Walsall Wood Camera Club
new secretary
Dennis Murcott, 42 Main Street, Stonnall, Walsall, West Midlands. WS9 9DX.
Tel. 01543 373350 Email
dennismurcott@gmail.com
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Mary Jenkins APAGB
MCPF Events 2015
And other notable dates
Saturday
31st January 2015
MidPhot Av Competition Burton-on-Trent
For information contact Howard Bagshaw avchamp@mcpf.co.uk
Saturday
7th February 2015
MCPF General Meeting
The Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2AS
For information contact General Secretary Mary Jenkins
sec@mcpf.co.uk
Closing date and hand in for MidPhot
Any queries contact Lucia and Ralph Duckett ...midphot@mcpf.co.uk
Saturday and Sunday
14th &15th February
MidPhot Selection
Wednesday to Sunday
25th to 29th March
MidPhot Exhibition of Midland Photography
The Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2AS
Saturday 25th April
MCPF print and PDI Championship
Civic Centre, Braunstone, Leicester
Contact Roger Parry
mcpfchampionship@mcpf.co.uk
Friday 1st May to
Sunday 3rd May
Midland Salon Selection
Contact Judith Parry chairman@midland-salon.com
Thursday 7th May
Closing date for Photofolio
Enquiries please contact Photofolio Liaison Officer
Judith Parry photofolio@mcpf.co.uk
Sunday 10th May
Photofolio Selection
Wednesday 3rd June
Opening of Photofolio
The Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2AS
For information contact Judith Parry photofolio@mcpf.co.uk
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MCPF Events 2015
And other notable dates
Wednesday 3rd June to
Saturday 6th June
Saturday 6th June
Saturday 13th June to
Sunday 21st June
Photofolio is open for 4 days
The Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2AS
For information contact Judith Parry photofolio@mcpf.co.uk
MCPF Annual General Meeting
For information contact General Secretary Mary Jenkins
sec@mcpf.co.uk
Close of Photofolio
Midland Salon open for 9 days
More information to follow
Saturday
11th July 2015
PAGB Inter-Club PDI Championship Arts Centre, Warwick University
Details to follow
Saturday 5th September
To 18th September
FIAP Colour Print Biennial on display at
The Old Schoolhouse, Churchbridge, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2AS
Sunday 18th October
Judges Seminar
Saturday 24th October
PAGB Inter-Federation Print Championships
Venue details to follow
There is some additional information on the MCPF website www.mcpf.co.uk
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General Secretary
Mary Jenkins APAGB
MCPF ROLL OF HONOUR
TO ALL MCPF CLUB MEMBERS and SECRETARIES.
In 1996 MCPF introduced a Roll of Honour, and the first awards have been made
at the subsequent Annual General Meetings. Recipients to date are listed in the
current Guide and Directory.
This award recognises outstanding service to the Midlands Counties Photographic
Federation, and clubs are invited to nominate individuals whom they consider to
have made a significant contribution.
This can be work in any area, practical or administrative, for instance: lecturing, judging,
setting up a service to the Federation.
It does sometimes happen that work is being done without the knowledge of Council, for a
variety of reasons, and we would really appreciate hearing about any person that you would
like considered for this honour. Please get in touch if you would like to have a chat about
this award.
If your club has a member who has contributed greatly to the MCPF would you please write
to the President or myself, stating your case for that person.
Thank you
Mary Jenkins
Mary Jenkins APAGB
General Secretary
11c Mary Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8AR Telephone: 0121-628-6105
E-mail: sec@mcpf.co.uk
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PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit (APM)
Congratulations to the following MCPF members
who were successful in the ‘C’ Credit PDI adjudication
Howard Broadbent - Newport PC
Leslie Beardmore - Tamworth PC
Aleks Gjika - Cheltenham CC
Full report in a future issue
Vale of Evesham Camera Club – National Digital
Internet Exhibition Photo2015
Accepted images on website from 10 April 2015
Vale of Evesham Camera Club proudly announces the
staging of our 26th Annual and 17th National Exhibition
which has both BPE and PAGB patronage.
The Exhibition is open to 4 Digital Categories:Colour Images
Experimental/Creative Images
Monochrome Images
Natural History Images
SELECTORS:Sandy Cleland FRPS, AFIAP:
Experimental, Mono, Natural History
Karen Berry FRPS, AFIAP:
Colour, Mono, Natural History
Peter Gennard MFIAP, EFIAP/p:
Colour, Experimental, Natural History
Graham Hodgkiss ARPS, MPAGB, APAGB, AFIAP: Colour, Mono, Experimental
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KEY DATES:Exhibition Website opens for entries
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Last date for Entries: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Selection: Saturday 7th and 8th March 2015
Accepted images will be viewable on the
exhibition website www.eveshamphoto.net
from 10th April 2015 until the following years’
exhibition.
Entry can be made easily online, our preferred option, or entry forms downloaded for postal CD entry from the
exhibition website www.eveshamphoto.net. (Please note new website address)
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Admission at Door £2 - (Award Winners Free)
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NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY in 3D
Saturday 7th February 2015 – 2:30pm
St Barbara's Church Hall, 24 Rochester Road, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6AG
Entrance: £2.50 including refreshments. First time visitors free.
Nature Photography is a popular subject for 3D photographers and can provide some of the
most breathtaking images of the natural world as never seen before. Our meetings use
cinema like large screen 3D projection in glorious full colour 3D providing a glimpse into
the natural world in true dimensions just like being there.
Close up photography of the natural world can provide some surreal images, but in 3D they
are unforgettable, lifelike, mesmerising and when faced with a 6 foot butterfly or a bee the
size of football hovering in the room - even quite scary.
Please join us for an afternoon of amazing 3D images, 3D AV shows and 3D videos,
covering the plant and animal world in public gardens, Hebridean islands and our own back
gardens. Flowers and plants, birds, bees and butterflies - on land, in the air and even
underwater wildlife. For example 3D photographic video and time lapse techniques have
been used to produce AV shows of the life cycles of lepidotera (butterflies and moths).
In the first half of the meeting members of The Stereoscopic Society will talk about how
they take "normal", macro and micro (with a microscope) stereoscopic (3D) photographs,
not only stills but also 3D videos - of the natural world. The technique of putting
photographs and video clips into 3D AV shows using commercial software such as Magix
will also be covered in some detail.
For further details contact:
Bob Pryce : 024 7641 8239
midlands@stereoscopicsociety.org.uk
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WREKIN ARTS PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB PRESENTS A Full Day Digital Workshop with LIBBY SMITH, MPAGB,APAGB,EFIAP,BPE3* Sunday February 22nd 2015 at10:30am Belfrey Arts Centre ,Princes Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1JG §  Raw conversion to mono and colour •  HDR : Layers and masks •  Paper choices for prinLng •  Tickets £20 inc.tea ,coffee & biscuits. Please bring a packed lunch. contact Sheila Thomas, 5,Ashmore drive, Trench, Telford.TF2 7EN Tel-­‐01952 617170 Email wrekinartspc@gmail.com 29
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The Fosse
Co-op Camera Club
INTER CITIES PROJECTED IMAGES COMPETITION 2015
This will be held in our usual venue
St Peter’s Church Centre, West Holme Street, Leicester, LE3 0TA
At our Evening Exhibition Event
Saturday 28th February 2015
17 Clubs have been invited to take part, and it should be a really good evening
The judge for this year is David Gibbins ARPS APAGB AFIAP
Programme is expected to be:
(All times are approximate)
7.30pmDoors open
7.45pm
Official Welcome followed by Part 1 of Inter Cities Competition
8.15 to 8.30pm
Break for refreshments and Viewing of prints
9.00pm
Showing of Audio Visual and Fosse Images, followed by
Part 2 of the Inter Cities Competition
9.45 to 10.00p
Draw Raffle
Summing up by Adjudicator,
Award of Trophy, Medal and Certificates
Enquiries to: Mary Stapps
32 Norfolk Road
Desford
Leicester
LE9 9HR
Honorary Secretary
Telephone: 01455 824039
Mobile: 07828675695
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