Ipswich and District
Photographic Society
JUNE 2007 BULLETIN
Radcliffe Camera by Dennis Lumkin LRPS
EDITORIAL
I hope you are all taking every opportunity to take photographs in preparation for the next season. I know it seems a long way off but really it is only just over three months away from beginning of the next programme, which is sent to you with this bulletin.
David Robinson in his President's Notes mentioned his aversion to pictures produced to follow a current fashion just to gain "Brownie points" with judges and selectors. It also annoys me to see exhibitions biased towards what is currently the trend, with much excellent work rejected because it is not.
On page 8 are details of this years Members' Display at the Ipswich Tourist Information Centre. Don't forget to let David know if you intend to supply prints for the display. The event is an important shop window for the Society and is a good opportunity for you to show your work to the public.
Please note the change of name for the Transparency Section to take account of the increase in use of digital files for projection. The new name is the "On Screen Section" which brings together all forms of projected image. The obvious title of Projected Image Section was rejected as members were concerned regarding the possible acronym being used.
Wayne Turtill has commenced issuing regular news emails to keep members in touch with what's going on within the Society. It is hope that this will be a regular feature, which will augment the Bulletin and other means of communication. See the Membership Secretary's report on page 6
Page 7 gives you further information about the new web site that David Robinson is
constructing which should go live before the start of the new season, but it needs
your contributions. I realise that this time last year I was enthusing about a new
site being designed by Rod McMillan but for reasons already explained it did not
come to fruition. Please give David your support as it is important to have a modern
up to date web-
The club archives have been neglected over the past few years, being piled in boxes in Alan Turner's attic. The committee has decided to get them into some order and indexed for future reference. Diana Freeman has volunteered to take on the task (see page 20)
I hope to see many of you during the summer months taking part in the numerous activities on offer e.g. Studio Group, MAG, Beginners Workshops, etc.
Barry Freeman ARPS DPAGB
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President's Notes
This edition of the Bulletin marks the end of one season and the beginning of another.
I must therefore thank the outgoing committee for all of their work over the 06/07
season. Much of the work done is behind the scenes and often un-
I must particularly thank Alan Powell and Arthur Griffiths who are standing down from Publicity Secretary and Membership Secretary respectively. Both have carried out the roles for many years and each, in their own way, has been an excellent ambassador for the Society. Their replacements Phil Smith and Wayne Turtill are taking up the baton with great enthusiasm.
We welcome six new members to the Society (see Wayne's Report in this Bulletin) and I look forward to seeing them at future meetings. Please make an effort to welcome any new faces you see at forthcoming meetings and events.
With new members coming on board and the good financial position reported by the Treasurer at the AGM the Society looks very well placed to go from strength to strength in the coming seasons.
It was a bit disappointing to see how few entries we had accepted into the EAF Exhibition this year but I think there are a number of reasons for this. One is one of my favourite hobby horses which is the tendency for top judges to be "followers of fashion" which in my view leads to a repetition of similar images in top competitions and exhibitions. This hardly encourages creativity. However when I see the images at our section meetings I am
greatly encouraged that our members are exploring creativity and developing their own styles of photography. Fortunately pot hunting is not our only photographic interest!
We did have one big success _ congratulations go to Matthew Clarke who picked up a Selectors Award from Peter Chatham for "Resurfacing Norwich Road, Ipswich". This was one Matt's great night shots and a well deserved success _ well done Matt. Roger Hance FRPS also managed to get in the winning mode with two Highly Commended for his monochrome prints "Keiran and William" and "The Kiss, Piccadilly Circus 10pm". He was joined by Alan Turner ARPS who also picked up Highly Commended for his shot of "Cromer Pier". Roger also had a slide "Four spotted chaser" Highly Commended. So congratulations to both Roger and Alan.
On-
The coming season sees a major change _ for the better and looking to the future.
The Transparency Section has voted unanimously at their AGM to change the name of
the Section to the "On-
Continued page 4
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External Competitions
Over the last season we seem to have had difficulty getting people to bring along their best images for external competitions. IDPS has never been a pot hunter club but we do like to "punch our weight" out there. This season we have included deadlines in the programme for the various competitions so you can see well in advance when work is required. Also I ask the two Section Committees to take the lead in identifying the best images in monthly competitions and other competitions and to make these available to the External Competition Secretary by the due date.
On that topic Matthew Clarke, due to pressure of work, really needs to hand this role on to someone else. The role needs a good organiser who can chivvy members into making work available. There aren't very many such competitions so the admin load isn't too great but it is a job that needs to be "chipped away at" to spot good images throughout the season. If you think you have a good eye for a winning picture and would be prepared to take this on please contact me or Matthew.
Coming Season
I wish you all a successful summer and hope you capture lots of new images. I look forward to seeing even more entries to the monthly competitions and Annual Exhibition. Also do take advantage of the summer activities of the Studio Group and Monochrome Appreciation Group. Their days out are a great opportunity to take some pictures in the company of other photographers.
David Robinson ARPS President
Rule Changes
Passed at the AGM Held Monday 30th April 2007
The Committee proposed that the Rules and Byelaws be replaced in their entirety by the Constitution and Rules, which was circulated with the February 2007 Bulletin.
These were a rewrite to modernise the language of the Society's former Rules and Byelaws. No changes in principle have been made except where indicated in bold italics and a paragraph has been added to the new Rules to deal with the Society's Website.
The two following amendments (shown on page 5) were also passed to the new Constitution and Rules
1. The Committee proposed that in Para.8 of the Constitution the words "proposed and seconded by two members of the Society" be deleted.
(Note, an application for a Lottery Grant to fund new lighting equipment for the Studio Group has been rejected on the grounds that the above words do not "offer sufficiently open membership")
2. The Committee proposed that in Para 10 of the Constitution the word "Existing" be deleted and that the words "There will be no new Life Members" be deleted and replaced by "Anyone who has been a member of the Society for 50 years or more and has paid annual subscriptions, shall become a Life Member in the season following the fiftieth anniversary of their Joining the Society for as long as they wish to be a member of the Society."
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SUBSCRIPTIONS
Members are reminded that subscriptions for the 2007 -
Subscription rates are:
Ordinary Members £38.00
Ordinary members residing more than 25 miles from the Bramford HQ -
Associate Members £19.00
Junior Members £6.00
Members who have not already renewed their subscription will find a slip enclosed with this Bulletin.
Members are reminded of the Society's Constitution Item 4.2 -
The Committee may terminate membership of any member whose annual subscription remains unpaid on 15th October in each year."
Alan Turner ARPS DPAGB APAGB Hon Treasurer
Members Success
You will be pleased to know that Brian Beaney has had two prints accepted for the Royal Photographic Society's 150th International Print Exhibition. The entry from 33 countries was a total of 2200.
His accepted prints were "Chateau in Nontron" and "Roots".
Richard Cherry has achieved his ARPS in Visual-
Barry Freeman was recently awarded his DPAGB and at the same assessment Hasje Mousley was awarded her CPAGB.
Congratulations to them all!
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Programme notes
Highlights to note for the new season of the Main Society are Ron Tear, a well known lecturer and judge giving us the benefit of his "Photographers Eye", pictures from Namibia taken by Liz and Barry Hatten from Cambridge CC, David Eatwell with very pictorial images of steam trains in China, John Bulpitt with a miscellany of images probably including sport and natural history, David Gynn with moody landscapes in Essex and Suffolk and Alan Whitcroft with landscapes in USA.
All this, plus two of our own members-
Attendances have been good in 2007 so far, so I hope we go from strength to strength in the new season _it would be nice to see more new faces as we have done in the past season.
Lynda Robinson LRPS
Programme Secretary.
increased dramatically, so thank you Arthur _ I think!!!!.
Hopefully all of you with current e-
New Members
Since the last bulletin we have had 6 members join the Society
Kenneth Weston
Martin Hill
Pam Littlejohn
Trevor Hardwicke
Izzy Lane
Przemyslaw Bezdziecki or Jetski as he is known
My spell checker had a real problem with that one !
I have also had a long conversation with Hasje Mousley and she is well on the mend but will it will still be a little while yet before she is fully recovered. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing both Hasje and Harold very soon.
Wayne Turtill
Membership Secretary
As this is my first bulletin, I would like to first pass my thanks on to young Arthur for making the hand over of the membership secretary's role such an easy process, however if I had known that I was to inherit the worlds oldest suitcase containing records that are a LOT older than me I may have had second thoughts however the insulation factor in my loft has
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Website
We are optimistic that the new website will be launched in the summer. We have taken a hosting subscription with FastHosts.co.uk and the new site will have plenty of space for members' images. This is a great way to show your pictures to a wider audience and everyone is encouraged to provideDavid Robinson with images by email (thosdavid@aol.com) or on CD to David at Tender Oak, 104 Chitts Hill, Colchester, CO3 9SY.
To see how things go we are suggesting up to 20 images per member and these should be:
High Quality jpeg
600 by 400 pixels max dimensions
96 dpi
Saved with the file name in the format:
"title.jpeg" (Where "title" is up to 30 characters, using letters, numbers and spaces only)
If on a CD they should be in a folder with the name of the author.
Members are encouraged to include a picture of themselves (in the same format) so that this can be used as a link to their personal gallery.
Members are also requested to allow us to include their successful distinction panels (e.g. RPS and PAGB) on the site and anyone who is willing to do this please contact Barry Freeman who can advise on how to format the panel(s).
All good things these days have a health warning and so we must give a warning re plagiarism on the web. Although images will be on the site at a low resolution and the site includes a copyright warning there is a risk that someone may "steal" images. They are of limited use being low resolution but you should be aware of the possibility. If you are particularly concerned you can include a watermark in the image before storing it as advised above.
The new site will be launched with all the essential information members need and with as many galleries as have been submitted. Thereafter we hope the site will continue to develop with new and more extensive features.
David Robinson ARPS
STAINED GLASS WINDOW DESIGN
Below is a black/white image of a colourful stained glass window installed in St. Michaels and All Angels Church, at Martlesham Heath. This window was designed by Alan Powell and was the first real work he carried out in Photoshop. The window, which was dedicated in September 2000, is without the very appropriate inscription shown here as it was deemed unsuitable, not being a quote from the Bible.
A number of our members have hidden talents, haven't they? -
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EAST ANGLIAN FEDERATION ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2007
The results of the Society's entry for the 2006 East Anglian Federation Annual Exhibition were:
Monochrome Prints
Entered 54 Accepted 7 Forwarded to PAGB Exhibition 6
Colour Prints
Entered 80 Accepted 7 Forwarded to PAGB Exhibition 2
Slides
Entered 25 Accepted 9 Forwarded to PAGB Exhibition 5
The Exhibition was displayed in the Gibberd Gallery, Harlow Town Centre from Saturday 28th April to Saturday 19th May.
IDPS members won the following awards:
Matthew Clarke Selector's Slide Award
Roger Hance Two Highly commended Monochrome prints & one Highly Commended slide
Alan Turner One Highly Commended Monochrome print
Alan Turner Hon Exhibition Secretary
Ipswich Tourist Information Centre Display
24 _ 29 September 2007
We will be displaying members' work in St Stephens again this year. The idea is to show new work which hasn't been exhibited in public in Ipswich before and new members and beginners are particularly encouraged to submit work. This is a "self select" display so you don't have to please any judges _ just the Ipswich public!
The display is very popular with Ipswich residents and is also seen by the many visitors to the town who use the Tourist Information service.
If you wish to participate entry forms are available from David Robinson by email
(thosdavid@aol.com) or by sending a note with a stamped & self-
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RPS EAST ANGLIA Event on 15th JULY 2007
Selection of Prints for RPS EA Exhibition
Followed by presentations by
Kevin Maskell, FRPS, Margery Maskell ARPS and Brian Beaney FRPS
To be held at The Chamberlin Hall, Bildeston, Suffolk.
Commencing at 10.00am for 10.30am start
Cost:
Entrants to Exhibition £4.00 to include admission to the selection day
Others: £4.00
Teas/coffees served on arrival and before departure included.
Bring Packed Lunch
Please book your place contact Joy Hancock FRPS, Woodview, 24 Hadley Road, Sheringham NR26 8PZ and enclosing a SAE
Please make all cheques payable to
RPS East Anglia Region
Your ticket, directions to the hall and map will be sent.
During the morning there will be the selection of the prints for the RPS EA Exhibition.
The afternoon session will commence with a presentation by Kevin and Margery Maskell. Both are prolific and well known National and International Exhibitors. Kevin and Margery also hold the EFIAP and MPAGB. Today we will be seeing their successful panels leading to the Master Distinction of the Photographic
Alliance of Great Britain and also the successful Fellowship submission by Kevin.
To conclude what I am sure will be an enthralling day we have another of our local photographers who has fairly recently gained a Fellowship _ Brian Beaney. Brian gained his Fellowship with digital prints and he tells me that he will be explaining the techniques used and showing the "before and after treatment" versions of some of his successful prints leading up to the display of his successful Fellowship panel.
Our speakers today are very willing to share their knowledge with fellow photographers.
RPS EAST ANGLIA MEMBERS PRINT EXHIBITION
29th JULY to 5th AUGUST, 2007 inclusive
At The Church Rooms, Cromer, Road, Mundesley Norfolk
10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily
Free Admission
Light Refreshments available
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RPS Distinctions Workshop at Foxton Sunday 25th March.
By Phil Smith
I left Ipswich at approximately 8.15am to make my way to Foxton (Cambridgeshire), although it seemed much earlier than this owing to the clocks being put forward to greet the start of British summer time & what a pleasant sunny start to British summer it was.
On arriving at the venue I was greeted by members of Cambridge Photographic Club who had organised the day and a welcoming cup of coffee went down a treat.
The actual workshop started at 10am with the following RPS panel members advising
for the day: -
The first section of the workshop focused on digital images, these were for LRPS & ARPS presentations as digital submissions are not accepted for FRPS, each person who had put their work forward had the various panel members pass on their comments stating various things that could be done to improve their work i.e. needed to be more sharp, better depth of field, cropping of the image, a better choice of subject etc.
The next section of the work shop was the print panels and of more interest to me as I am hoping to put work forward for LRPS. The format for this was the same as the digital images but included panels hoping to be put forward for FRPS.
Each person's work was displayed on stage and the relevant panel member gave their comments, they passed judgment on all aspects of the image but this time print
quality came into the equation and I must say that several of the panels presented fell short of the standard required to gain RPS distinctions, but with the advice given and taken on board success should be achieved.
It was said that the comments of the RPS panel were very harsh at times, but in my opinion that was the idea of the day, why go to a workshop day looking for advice from the experts on gaining your distinction only to complain about the comments made. At the end of the day it costs money to put your panel forward to the RPS so why not take comments on board and hopefully get your distinction at the first attempt.
A total of seventy people attended the day and twenty nine panels were assessed, so the RPS panel members well and truly earned their bread and butter.
All in all I found the day most helpful and enjoyable and I thoroughly recommend that any one thinking about going for a distinction should attend one of these workshops.
Story behind the picture
By Jolanta Cofta
Tucked away among the houses in a modern village at Martlesham Heath is an airfield Control Tower dating from the Second World War. Martlesham had been an aerodrome from 1917 and was operational in the Great War. Between the wars it became one of the most important RAF stations because it was where most types of British aircraft, both military and civilian, were tested before entering service. During the Second World War it became a fighter station and was active during the "Battle of Britain". It also hosted an Air Sea Rescue unit and in the later years of the war hosted an American Fighter Group whose task it was to escort
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the American daylight bombing raids over Europe.
Today the Control Tower houses a small museum run by the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society and is open on Sunday afternoons during the summer. The photograph entitled "Brave Lady", which appeared in our annual exhibition revealed a lady's evening dress in the background. This dress was made from the parachute of a German airman who was shot down near Ipswich. The young lady, for whom it was made, was out for a walk with her father in the summer of 1943 when an airman baled out from a stricken German bomber. Her father captured the young airman and the parachute was "rescued" and used to make the dress and, no doubt, many other clothes, in a time of acute shortages.
So many nationalities flew from Martlesham. The RAF formed three "Eagle Squadrons" of American volunteers before the Americans entered the war. They flew many missions with the Eagle squadrons and many transferred to the US Forces after December 1941.
Two of the three Eagle Squadrons were stationed here for a period of time. The RAF formed various squadrons from the occupied countries including Poland, Czechoslovakia and the Free French. Many of these operated from Martlesham at some time during WW2. Certainly two of the Polish fighter squadrons flew from Martlesham amongst the many units that operated from the station.
Many famous pilots flew from here including Douglas Bader, Stanford Tuck and Peter Townsend. There were other notable people who flew from here, which included Ian Smith, (later to become the first Prime Minister of the then country of Rhodesia) and Sailor Malan (South Africa). Also included were airmen from the countries of the old British Empire. _ including Canada,
Rhodesia, South Africa, India, New Zealand, Australia who flew from here at one time or another both before and during the Second World War.
The picture shows Maggie the wife of the MHAS Archivist Alan Smith sitting in front of model wearing the evening dress mentioned above article
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All the pictures shown here were taken at the Orwell Country Park IDPS Studio Group SHOOT
Donna,Terri-
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Summer Shoot at Orwell Country Park
We started at 2.30pm at the Country Park on a very windy but sunny afternoon.
Six members attended. Arnold Phipps-
Models were Donna, Terri Anne and Louise. It was nice to have a good selection of models as it meant that we could get the shots we wanted without the girls being bombarded with lenses.
After a short walk we found an excellent spot and spent an hour or so doing some
good work using fill-
We finished off at about 5.30 and said our goodbyes till next time on 16th June at Otley Hall
Arnold Phipps-
arranging for lunch afterwards. Models, Abbey and A N other, to be confirmed. We have been asked to take a couple of pictures of the hall for the owners for their personal use. The owners have also asked that we don't take pictures of the hall for sale by the Society or individuals. This seemed very fair.
July 22nd. Down on the Beach + BBQ -
Aug 19th. This one we are currently leaving open as we have a few irons in the fire and are just waiting confirmation so watch this space for more information. If you could give us an indication if you are coming that would be great as we can then tailor the amount of models that we need.
Let either Terri Thorpe or Michael May know if you wish to attend so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.
Studio Group Summer Shoots
June 16th. This will be a formal shoot i.e ball gowns and the such-
(www.otleyhall.co.uk)The shoot will start at approximately 11.00am. There is a very nice pub in Otley that do, by all accounts, a cracking Sunday lunch, if people are interested. I will see about
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2007 IPSWICH IN BLOOM PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
This year's event was judged by Barry Freeman and the images were presented at the
AGM. Alan Dench who co-
Even though the size of entry was small this year the quality was high and the awards won are listed below. Congratulations to the winners.
SETS OF THREE
FIRST JOLANTA COFTA VANILLA POD RESTAURANT
RUNNER UP PHIL SMITH BLACK HORSE PUB
INDIVIDUAL IMAGES
FIRST LEN THORPE P&O HQ GODDARD ROAD
RUNNER UP JOLANTA COFTA TOWN HALL NO.3
RUNNER UP JOLANTA COFTA CROWN POOLS IN BLOOM
RUNNER UP LEN THORPE WOLSEY GARDENS TEA ROOMS
RUNNER UP LEN THORPE CROWN POOLS HANGING BASKET
A Quote sent in by Stan Searle
There were four people called Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. An important job was required and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it but Nobody did. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realised that Everybody would. The result was that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
Legs -
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EAF Club Print Championship 2007 Selection for IDPS Entry
Round 1
1 The Exit Barry Freeman
2 St.Anne la Palut Alan Turner
3 Lonely Tree Hasje Mousley
4 Derrick Roger Hance
5 Chateau in Nontron Brian Beaney
6 Cromer Pier Alan Turner
7 First Snow Bob Mowle
8 Jay on Log Roger Hance
9 Limestone Pavement & Tree
Barry Freeman
10 Nooit Vulmaakt Brian Beaney
Round 2
1 Two Tree Sparrows Roger Hance
2 Angry Sea Matthew Clarke
3 Against the Elements Alan Turner
4 Thistles and Mist Barry Freeman
5 A Church in Nontron Brian Beaney
6 Sedge Warbler David Pryke
7 Blue Mood Alan Turner
8 Golden Dawn Brian Beaney
9 Strike Bob Mowle
10 The Avenue Barry Freeman
11 Kiss No.1 Roger Hance
12 Night-
13 Long Term Parking Barry Freeman
14 Jacey Coffee House Brian Beaney
15 Spud Lannegan Roger Hance
Tie-
1 Evening over Ullswater
Barry Freeman
2 September Morning Brian Beaney
3 Mayor John Ford Bob Mowle
4 The Shore at Bamburgh
Barry Freeman
5 Licensed Sex-
Roger Hance
TRANSPARENCY SECTION NOTES
Friday 2nd February began with the annual judging for our George Farthing landscape
trophy. As usual it was pleasing to welcome back Mrs. Pamela Farthing and Alison
Constantine. Our Judge for the evening was Trevor Cox from Oulton Broad. This was
the first year that each member was allowed to enter two landscapes (More of this
change later*). There were twenty-
1st David Pryke
2nd David Pryke
3rd Len Thorpe
(*The Committee must be careful that David doesn't persuade it to change the rules again to allow three entries per member!)
After the interval, Trevor judged the second round entries for the Postal Slide Battle for the Mersea Island Challenge Trophy. After which, IDPS were lying third, some twelve points behind leaders, Ex Rolls Royce. We saw some outstanding slides. Already, this season, we have been lucky having had two very good judges from the Lowestoft area and Trevor Cox made it three. A very enjoyable evening.
On Friday 16th February 2007, Barry Freeman made a welcome return to entertain us with "Travels Around the World" and to judge `Dilapidation' and `Open'.
His slides (from digital files), `Around his "business world" between 1951 and 1980',
acted as aide-
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very interesting stories; from the eastern as well as the western world. All images were taken with his Wrayflex camera _ if you remember this camera you are well over 21. If he had been arrested, as he very nearly was, for photographing a top security building on one trip, we may never have had the pleasure of Barry's company. A great fun start to the evening.
After refreshments the judging of `Dilapidation' and `Open' took place. When Barry judges, the dynamics and lighting are important factors in his assessments. Many thanks, Barry.
A certain member won both the set subject and the open competitions and it was suggested he had slipped Barry a `tenner' beforehand. Untrue, some said _ it was a couple of `tenners'! Oh well, believe it if you must.
Winner _ Dilapidation Brian Blomfield
Winner _ Open Brian Blomfield
(Postscript: The certain member mentioned above was well and truly brought down to earth at the next meeting when judge, Matthew Clarke, said his set subject `Transport' entries were pretty awful and certainly deserved no more than a 5 and a 6.)
Friday, 2nd March 2007 should have been the evening for the annual Ipswich versus Australia Battle but Australia had pulled out. Could it be they feared an English victory? No. There were understandable reasons for the withdrawal. However, the Battle will take place again next year.
Disappointment was replaced with pleasure. Ray Smith stepped in at short
notice and entertained us with his recent AV Travelogue of "Fiords and Ferries in Norway". We all know Ray's high standard of AV presentation and we enjoyed it once again. Greig's music blended perfectly with the digital images. Many thanks Ray.
After the break Matthew Clarke judged the set subject `Transport' and the Open. He was faced with a diverse set of transport images and the Open ones were interesting. We expected a knowledgeable and very competent piece of judging and he did not disappoint us.
Winner _ Transport -
Winner _ Open -
(Great to see Fred's name up in lights)
Latest position in the Mersea Island Challenge Trophy competition? IDPS still third but now nineteen points behind the leaders, Ex Rolls Royce. Whether we win or lose, members are grateful for seeing some excellent images from the other participating clubs. Makes the competition worth while.
Flags a-
Although seven exciting digital sequences, two of which had `X' Certificates, (join us next year if you believe you missed an erotic treat!), were shown. The emphasis on this celebration evening was on some of the slide sequences shown over the past 25 years. To quote David Pryke, "It was like sitting in the parlour watching some very
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nostalgic images". From the evocative nature of the Bed-
To avoid any bias, as I am a member of the AV Group, the celebration presentation is best summed up from words given by David Pryke when thanking the AV Group. "It has been an absolutely fabulous evening and a fitting end to our season".
At the 15th East Anglian AV Competition on 17th March 2007, at the Holy Trinity Church
in Rayleigh, Ray Smith's and Lydia Vulliamy's `Hidden World under the Waves' was
highly commended. This was the first time I had attended this event and I thoroughly
recommend you go in 2008. This year thirty-
The onset of digital photography has opened up more options for members to produce AVs. If you are interested, and you should be, give Ray Smith a ring on 01473 743065. Go on, surprise yourself, do it now.
I was unable to attend the AGM on Friday 20th April 2007 as I was in Holland getting married to Fred Nixon. (It's an `in' joke. Ask any Committee member!).
I am assured that David Pryke's high standard of AGM presentation was maintained. Digital images accounted
for 54% of images received for Set Subjects and Open competitions. Average attendance
during the season was twenty-
Winner _ Patterns of Nature -
The Colour Cup Trophy, awarded to the overall winner of the set subject and open competitions for the season, was won by Robert Walker. Well deserved, Robert.
Results.
1st Robert Walker
2nd Ray Smith
3rd Brian Blomfield
Please note that our Section is changing its name for next season. It will be known
as the `On-
Let me end with a cautionary tale. It may help your photographic efforts. In April I went for a regular visit to the optician. He said, "Brian, you always believe your long sight vision is fine". "Yes", I replied, "still is". He said "it is, but only because you squint your eyes to do so". These new glasses will stop the squinting and your photographic images will be much improved". They were. So _ not been to the optician lately? Do so and, who knows what cups and trophies you may win which you believed were beyond you. Well, we can all dream.
Enjoy your summer. See you in September (only if I get the Zimbabwe presentation ready!).
Brian Blomfield
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Monochrome Appreciation Group
On the 15th February a MAG meeting was held at Alan Turner's house, which was enjoyed by all the members attending with plenty of new work to admire.
On Sunday 18th March the MAG Day Out to Felixstowe was well attended, in spite of the strong wind and a liklihood of squally showers. Very promising sort of weather for dramatic landscape photographs and I look forward to seeing some at the MAG and Print Section meetings next season.
The MAG meet at my house in April was cancelled as it seems to have coincided with members' Easter activities.
On Sunday 13th May a MAG Day Out was arranged for Cromer and in spite of the forecast
bad weather there was an excellent turn-
Note that all the MAG meetings and MAG Days Out are listed in the new Programme issued with this Bulletin. All members are welcome.
For details please contact:
Barry Freeman _ Group Leader
01379 668749
PRINT SECTION NOTES
The 5th Monthly Competition was held on 21 February judged by Bob Mowle in his usual analytical and entertaining style. The set subject was the Human Face which led to some of Bob's dry humorous comments.
Entry Level Set Subject
1st Laura, aged 13 ¾ by Peter Cox
2nd The Anthem by Piotr Cofta
3rd One hour old by Andrew Stevens
Entry Level Open
1st Heath in winter by Piotr Cofta
2nd Flamingo by Wayne Turtill
3rd Jane's poppy by Peter Cox
Com. White anemone by Piotr Cofta
Advanced Level Set Subject
1st Nick by Derek Boddey
2nd Veteran by Alan Turner
3rd A cool guy by Jean Pain
Com. Do I look bothered? By Roy Essery
Advanced Level Open
1st Misty Mistley no.4 by Derek Boddey
2nd Hathersage Booth by Terri Thorpe
3rd Beach Nr. Portrush by David Robinson
Com. Wet and windy by Alan Turner
Com. Anthony Gormley statue by Alan Turner
Com. Common Darters by Paul Dyer
On 28th March Roger Hance judged the 6th and final competition of the season, with the set subject being the every popular (with photographers) "Dereliction". There was a good entry considering it was the last competition, especially for the set subject.
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Entry Level Set Subject
1st Winter retreat by Scott Brown
2nd Derelict barn by Peter Cox
3rd Open Plan by David Kelly
Com. Old window by Piotr Cofta
Entry Level Open
1st Stone in Groyne by David Kelly
2nd Memories of Annecy by Peter Cox
3rd Emergency kit by David Kelly
Com. La defense by Piotr Cofta
Com. Thorpness Mill by Andrew Stevens
Advanced Level Set Subject
1st Derelict Chapel by Barry Freeman
2nd 2up-
3rd Poster site by Alan Turner
Com. Old and forgotten by Jean Pain
Com. Forgotten oven by Arnold Phipps-
Advanced Level Open
1st The Avenue by Barry Freeman
2nd Architectural shapes by Barry Freeman
3rd Jenson Button by Terri Thorpe
Com. Gemma by Alan Turner
Com. Male Pheasant by Matt Clarke
Com. Bend in the river by Roy Essery
The Section held one of its annual print discussions on April 18th, which was a most enjoyable evening and very well attended for a meeting so close to the season's end. It was a pleasant surprise that the majority of the work members brought along had not been shown before at IDPS and many of the newer members took part.
On the 2nd May the last meeting of the
year was the Section AGM with nothing controversial to report. The new Section Committee is Barry Freeman (Chairman), Phil Smith (Secretary), Andrew Camp, Roy Essery, Trevor Brundle, Matthew Clarke and Alan Turner. Derek Boddey was thanked for his years of effort on our behalf as Section Secretary.
The trophies for 2006/7 Monthly Competition -
Entry Set Subject Entry Open
1st Peter Cox 1st Piotr Cofta
=2nd Scott Brown 2nd Peter Cox
=2nd Andrew Stevens 3rd Jolanta Cofta
Advanced/Intermediate Advanced/Inter.
Set Subject Open
1st Terri Thorpe 1st Terri Thorpe
2nd Dennis Lumkin 2nd Matt Clarke
3rd Alan Powell 3rd Dennis Lumkin
Advanced Set Subject Advanced Open
1st Barry Freeman 1st Roy Essery
2nd Jean Pain 2nd Ron Pain
3rd Roy Essery 3rd Barry Freeman
The new advanced/intermediate trophies were presented to the section by Wayne Turtill. Thank you Wayne!
After the AGM was the much anticipated event the annual Ladies v Gentleman's print competition. This was judged by one of our long standing friends from Norwich _ Mike Trendell ARPS. Even though some men thought he had been influenced by some of the ladies, the men conceded that the judgement was fair. After a draw last year this was again a good performance by the Ladies team, as the men only beat them by one point. The Ladies are due for an outright win and it
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will need a top effort by the men next year if they are to continue holding the trophy. Sincere thanks to the two team captains Jolanta and Piotr Cofta _ I understand they are still speaking to one another.
I hope you will all be out taking photographic masterpieces in preparation for the 2007/08 season and I look forward to meeting you again this coming September.
Barry Freeman _ Section Chairman
The Next Bulletin
This is due for distribution Mid September 2007 and the COPY closing date will be 19th August.
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I look forward to receiving your pictures and articles?? MS Word documents preferred and pictures as A5, 300ppi tiff files or A4 prints for me to scan. (Don't forget the images need to be suitable for black/white printing)
There are still only a small number of images submitted for this publication _ perhaps you are saving them up for a rainy day?
I would welcome articles (with pictures if possible) which will make a change from mainly reports from the IDPS Officers and Section/Group Leaders.
What about a picture essay?
Or your photgraphic life history?
Note that your efforts will not be restricted to the paper version as I will be re-
Barry Freeman ARPS DPAGB
Editor
IDPS Archives
Diana, the wife of Barry Freeman, has taken over the reponsibility of sorting out the club archives to form an indexed resource for members' future reference.
There seems to be a shortage of club photographs in the archives, especially of the award winners of past Annual Exhibitions. Any photographs and documents relating to IDPS will be gratefully received.
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