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What’s Going On

Here are some quick links to what’s going on at present….

Entries Invited to the 2026 Barrian Cup

Neath BPE Salon Open for Entries

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The Welsh Salon Opening Ceremony May 2nd

AWPF Distinctions Workshop 16th May 

2026 WPF Convention 26th September

77th Midland Salon Open for Entries

162nd Edinburgh International Open for Entries

The Eye International Photography Festival – Newport

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PSA Story of an Image

South Stack Lighthouse, Anglesey by Rhodri Phillips

The Image:  I had visited the island before Covid, but it being North Wales was met with thick drizzle and fog. Ironically, I could hardly see the lighthouse. It had always been my intention to go back and this July I managed to get there, with sun and no rain! The only issue being the 40mph winds whipping across the headland, sending all but the foolhardy into the warmth of the cafe.

I went as close to the edge of the cliff as I dared to try and get some foreground in to give more depth to the image. The gleaming white of the lighthouse contrasted well with the greens of the headland and shades of blue in the sea and sky. trying to keep the focus sharp on the whole scene was a challenge but I was pleased with the finished result. In all I took over thirty images from various angles and locations, but this was the best. This image gained a PSA Gold in the Travel Section of the Gradient Circuit, 2025-1918.

Technical info: Aptos, 12 Styles Camera Z6-2, f/11, Focal length 37mm, Manual, 1/320, Auto ISO, tripod. Post processing in LR and PS.

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PSA News

Here is the list of people whom have had continued successes from November 2025 to the end of Feb 2026.

Paul James – Galaxy Colour 5 achieved / Galaxy Mono 3 Achieved
Architecture PSA Internal Comp Round 1 – HM / Round 2 – Merit & HM
Landscape PSA Internal Comp Round 1 – Best in Show & Merit.
Also gained in |international salons – Diploma’s x3 / 1 Jury Choice.

Ian Ledgard – Gold Medals x6 / Silver x 1 / Bronze x1 / HM’s x6 Jury Choice x3. Diploma’s x 2 & Merit x1.

Sian Davies – has also gained Galaxy Colour 2 & Mono 2 Achieved.
Also 2 Gold medals & 2 HM’s.

David Edwards – Golds x2 / and a HM

Andy Polakowski – 1 Gold award.

(Details correct at the time of compiling this list)

Congratulations to all members listed above, who reported back to me with their recent awards, medals and other successes in the PSA affiliated salons. If there are any other members of the PSA have some successes – then please e-mail me directly – gary_shinnerlrps@sky.com (Note the underscore)

Anyone out there wants to find out any more about the PSA, please again contact me, I’ll do my best to help you. However you can go to their website: https://psa-photo.org/

Good luck to everyone with their photographic journeys.

Gary Shinner MPSA2 BPSA – CMD  for Wales

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61st WPOTY Exhibition in Bristol

The 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition is currently on at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RL.

The museum is open is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am—5pm and the exhibition runs until April 26th. Further information and ticketing can be found here. Tickets start at £5 and specific dates and times must be booked.

This globally acclaimed showcase features 100 awe-inspiring images that reveal the hidden stories of our planet’s wildlife and comes to Bristol from the Natural History Museum in London.

Selected from over 60,000 entries submitted by photographers of all ages and backgrounds from 113 countries and territories, these photographs are more than just stunning visuals – they are windows into the complex, fragile, and magnificent ecosystems we share. From intimate glimpses of rarely seen animal behaviour to sweeping landscapes that stir the soul, each image invites you to reflect on your connection to the natural world.

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The Eye International Photography Festival

The Eye International Photography Festival 2026 – Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May 2026 – Newport

Created in 2012, the biannual EYE International Photography Festival is the longest-running photography event in Wales and is gaining momentum to be one of the largest independent photography festivals in the UK, attracting audiences spanning aspiring students to recognised professional photographers from around the globe.

Details here: https://www.theeyefestival.com/

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The 2026 Barrian Cup

Barry Camera Club cordially invite your club to enter FIVE PRINTS for the 2026 Barrian Cup, together with the Dave Cowdrey Trophy for best Landscape/Seascape and the Mike Lewis Trophy for Best Print in Competition.

The event will take place at 2pm on Saturday 6th June 2026 at: St. Francis Millennium Hall, Porth-y-Castell, Barry CF62 6NX

Refreshments will be provided and Raffle tickets will be on sale.

Competition Rules:
1. The Competition shall be open to all invited clubs.
2. The Competition will take place on 6 June 2026 at Barry Camera Club.
3. Each club to submit five (5) PRINTS in monochrome or colour – or a mixture of both. The 5 images must include a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) Landscapes or Seascapes.
4. No author is to be represented by more than one (1) image within the competition.
5. There will be an entry fee and clubs will be expected to arrange for the delivery of their images to the BCC Competition Secretary. Clubs will NOT be allowed to participate unless the entry fees have been paid.
6. The Barrian Cup will be awarded to the club with the highest aggregate score for its 5 images.
7. The Dave Cowdrey Trophy will be awarded to the author of the Best Landscape or Seascape image in the competition.
8. The Mike Lewis Trophy will be awarded for the best image in the show.
9. Trophies to be held for one year and then returned to Barry Camera Club.
10. Whilst every reasonable care will be taken by the organisers to avoid damage to, or loss of any entry, no liability will be accepted.

For further details contact: barrycameraclub.compsec@gmail.com

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