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Here are some quick links to what’s going on at present….
The PAGB 9th Masters of Print Open for Entries.
51st Smethwick International Salon Open for Entries
4th Edinburgh PS Digital Salon Open for Entries
26th International RPS AV Festival Open for Entries
Scroll downwards to see lots of other news in a chronological format.
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We are very sad to report the passing of another past-President of the WPF,
Brian was the 33rd President of the Federation and served from 2011-2013. His obituary will follow.
We will also provide information regarding Brian’s funeral arrangements as soon we are able.
Thanks to Paul James for this lovely image that shows Brian’s character so well.
We’ve received this from Susan Surridge at Baglan Bay Photographic Society.
On Tuesday 30 September we held our Anniversary Trophy Competition, our PDI of the Year. There was a very full room with 18 BBPS members present all eagerly anticipating our judge’s remarks and scores. Dennis Russ was on form, describing each of the 64 images with comments referring to sharpness, colour and diffused backgrounds. He told us that he had enjoyed viewing them all and awarded scores of no less than 16. He held back 10 images, 6 of which were later awarded a score of 19. The final 4 all scored 20. However, The Anniversary Trophy winner was Kev Robertson with ‘In The Red Corner’. The Runner Up was David Condon with ‘Whitford Lighthouse’. Dennis presented Kev with the Anniversary Trophy Slate and a memento. Dennis also awarded Dave with a memento. Many congratulations to you both. Very well done to all those with held back images. Our huge thanks to Dennis for the difficult task of judging for us. It was a great evening, and we had cake too!
View all the images in our Virtual Exhibition here.
Click below for how to enter the RPS 26th International AV Festival.
The Olwg Camera Club will be holding and exhibition at the Garth Olwg Centre, St. Illtyds Rd, Church Village, Pontypridd CF38 1RQ between 29th September and 3rd October 2025.
“Watch out below… coming in hot!” – Skomer Island July 2024 by Gary Shinner.
Skomer is the largest of Pembrokeshire’s islands at around 730 acres. It is owned by NRW (Natural Resources Wales), and managed by The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales.
Click below to read the full story…..
Closing Date Online – 24 November 2025. Receipt of Prints by – 1st December 2025. Click the image for further information….
The 51st Smethwick International is now open for entries. Closing date is 27th October 2025.
On-line entry System here. Rules here.
Three Print Sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome and Nature. Prints can be forwarded to Southampton. Three PDI Sections: Open Colour, Open Monochrome and Nature.
200 Medals and Ribbons to be won. Patronage: FIAP 2025-463, GPU L250105, PAGB 2026-008.
The latest talk by Sharon and Rob Prenton Jones is now available. The talk looks back on their photographic journey over the last 10 years and focuses on how they gradually began to specialise in portraiture and shooting models. It will be filled with hints, tips and suggestions.
The talk is free but they charge travel expenses at the usual PAGB rates (currently 45p per mile) to and from their home in Colwyn Bay. (Note, if more than one hour travelling from home, one night’s B&B and evening meal).
More details here.
