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PAGB Print Championship – New Venue
The 2026 PAGB Inter-Club Print Championship will be held on Saturday 24 October 2026 and it will have a new venue at Harper Adams University in Newport, Shropshire. We will be using the Weston Lecture Theatre.
The venue offers free parking and free WiFi. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be available in a coffee bar about 5 minutes’ walk from the theatre. Also, lunch boxes can also be provided if ordered in advance.
Watch for more information in e-news nearer the time, including ticket arrangements.
Edinburgh International Open for Entry
The 162nd Edinburgh International Salon is open for entry. It is one of the most highly regarded photographic exhibitions in the UK and one of the few print-only international salons in the world. Each year, the exhibition attracts thousands of entries from photographers across the globe, drawn by its long history, high standards and distinctive focus on the printed image.
There are no genre restrictions, and entrants may submit up to four colour and four monochrome prints. All images must originate as original captures by light made by the entrant. The rules and all other details can be found here.
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.
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