Chairman's Newsletter August 2009

Dear members,

As I sit here the morning after our exhibition I have mixed feelings and emotions, tired, yes but so are many others, proud, definitely and so should you all be.

The club went into this years exhibition with so many unknowns unanswered, yet we came out of it with an outstanding success. That is not just my opinion but mainly of the visitors who took the time to say so, many from other camera clubs both local and international. Yes, I spent some time talking to an American couple who quote "were passing through to Salisbury and just had to stop". It was great to see many of you at the hall to see a superb display of work by the brave ones who put up their work, some we have seen before but many more were new or previously not seen images. Your committee, all of them did a great job, however I must mention one particular man. John Walter spent weeks working on the new display boards and stands, he spent many hours working on the equipment and his ingenuity with so many different problems are in my mind exceptional. To all of the members who helped with setting up and taking down the display at both Stockbridge and back at Timsbury,my thanks, your efforts were much apprieciated.

May I offer the clubs wishes for a speedy recovery to Pat Ball's dad who is currently unwell and also to Tom Drew possibly our oldest member, we have sent him a get well card from the club.

One last chance for you to see another exhibition of images, thats today and Tuesday at the 'Bridge Gallery' Bedford Place Southampton. Called "For love of the sea" it is images taken by Louise Gardner or her husband, I'm told it is worth a visit.

Check out our website, Peter Read was busy with his camera at the exhibition! Link directly HERE

My regards and keep snapping

Terry

Chairman's Chat Aug 09

Dear Members,

I hope you are all enjoying the 'bar-b-Que summer' or at least the summer break. Talking of BBQs I just want to say one more big thank you to George and Margaret Marsh for hosting the BBQ at their home.

For those who were not there, the poor weather managed to miss Pittleworth and we had a very enjoyable evening.

There have been several other camera clubs exhibitions, the Havant CC 'open' was something special with entries from all over Europe. It is with some pride I can tell you that George Marsh's 'Porcelain Fungi' and my 'Fallow deer at the rutt' were both accepted, and they were not the worse on show, of course that's only my biased opinion! The Gosport CC was a little difficult to find and I think the space was too cramped to do the images justice, while the Beaulieu CC show has some super images and I think they will have a strong entry for our league match!

Next weekend is of course our exhibition, where space may also be a concern. The rebuild of the town hall is well underway and at the moment we are not sure just how much room we will have available to us.

I intend to visit there possible Monday to attempt a reconnaissance.

I look forwards to seeing as many of you as is possible next weekend.

My regards and keep snapping

Terry

PAGB News No 16

Hi All

Welcome to Issue 16 of e-news.
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I have now received 127 replies to my questionnaire and I thank you for
taking the time.

I will respond to your suggestions soon.

In the meantime can I mention again that I am very happy to publicise events and exhibitions and anything else which is of interest beyond your own Federation and can I remind PAGB EC members that I can notify anything you think is of interest.

Rod Whelans

Press Release:

The Royal Photographic Society and International Garden Photographer of the Year are joining forces to create a new award for the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition 2010.

The award for the Best Portfolio will be known as the Royal Photographic Society award for Best Garden Portfolio. The winner will receive a Gold Medal. Runners up will receive silver and bronze medals.

Winners will also receive £2,000 in cash and free RPS membership.

The 2010 competition is now open on the International Garden Photographer of the Year. There are seven categories, plus awards for single images as well as portfolios. The 2009 exhibition is currently on show at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew until September 13th 2009. After this date it will be at Kew’s country garden, Wakehurst Place, Sussex.

Illegal to delete photographers' pics

Click HERE to see this story from the AP magazine

Also a story of a man protecting our rights to take photos by demonstrating on the famous Fourth Plinth can be seen HERE. Aagin from AP.

Both worth looking at.

Resizing Images for Projection

There is an article in the May issue if the SPF Newsletter that deals with this topic. It should help to remove some confusion. if any, for you. It was written for Ordinance Survey club members originally.
See it HERE