The AWPF distinctions day was held in Talbot Green on Sunday 11th November. Sixteen photographers enter panels. Eleven were successful and became Associates of the Welsh Photographic Federation. The chair of the judges was Kevin Thomas ably assisted by Jenny Hibbert, Roger Parry, Ann Davies and Leigh Woolford – thanks to them for the grand job they did. The standard of work was considered to be high right across the board and my thanks to all those who tried. Allan Squires no longer holds the title of being the only digital AWPF as this year we had two successful digital entries from India! So, congratulations to the following:-Â Continue reading “Eleven get their AWPF in 2012”
Some Awards from the 2012 Welsh International
At Pixels 2012 on Saturday, Linda Baldwin presented some awards from the 2012 Welsh International Salon of Photography. Awards were made to: Phil Morgan of Inn Focus for Welsh entrant with the highest average score in the Open/General Section; Ian Munro of Inn Focus for Welsh entrant with the highest average score in the Experimental Section. (Ian also won a PSA Gold medal for the best Monochrome Image and a WPF medal for a Selector’s Choice in this section); Steve Everitt, a fairly new member of Barry Camera Club for Welsh entrant with the highest average score in the Nature Section and to Leigh Woolford of Gwynfa Camera Club for Welsh entrant with the highest average score in the Photo Travel Section.
Mike makes the final cut of Wildlife Photographer of the Year
It’s that time of the year again and the results of the World famous prestigious Veolia Wildlife Photographer of The Year competition are now published. The competition is organised by the BBC Wildlife Magazine, Natural History Museum and Veolia Environment and boasts Worldwide coverage. Some 48,000 images were submitted from Professional and Amateur photographers from 98 countries; 62% of entries coming from professional photographers and the panel of 14 judges were drawn from people at the top of their photographic profession from around the world. Tenby Camera Club’s Mike Cullis entered some images from his recent trip to the Masai Mara into the Mammals Behaviour section and his shot of a female Lion playing with a Leopard Tortoise made it through two selection processes and into the final cut. Whilst this didn’t make it to the award winning 5 images it was an impressive achievement to have made it so far. Mike has had similar images showcased in the BBC Wildlife Magazine, Advanced Photographer and National Newspapers. Well done Mike, an incredible achievement. The photo in question features in Mike’s newly developed presentation ‘Images of Masai Mara’ that focuses in on the behaviour of animals in the Mara. Why not ask him along to your club? His details are in our presenters section here.
Derek Rodway FRPS
We have received the following sad message from Brian Coleman.
It is with regret that I have to inform you that Derek Rodway FRPS of Newport Camera Club passed away this week. For those of you who have been around camera clubs for while, you will remember Derek’s wonderful photography, his informative talks and the way he helped so many people with their photography and gaining of honours. He was a genuine and helpful man.Â
When he was no longer able to continue his wildlife photography, after being struck by Parkinson’s Disease, Derek turned his hand to still life and elevated that to an art form.Those of us who saw the stunning glass photographs were inspired to try them ourselves. In my case with Little success in the outcome.
Our thoughts and condolences go to Newport Camera club.Derek will be much missed.
Brian Coleman,WPF President.
New Newsflash Editor
We have a new editor for WPF Newsflash. Leigh Woolford will be taking over for a while from Jan Cawley. If you want anything added to Newsflash (or indeed to the WPF website), please email newsflash@thewpf.co.uk (newsflash at thewpf.co.uk).
Dave Lingham has a new website.
“There is no digital effect or computer program or an “add-on” or “plug-in” for Adobe PhotoShop Creative Suite, that can simulate or equal watching the magic that happens in the developing tray when you can turn on the safe light, and see the image begin to faintly form on the print and come up on the paper.” (anon). If this quote appeals to you, then you may well enjoy the fantastic new website of Dave Lingham FRPS.
Philippa Leaves for the Antipodes
Would all Club Programme and Competition Secretaries please note; Philippa Wood would like to thank everyone for their welcome to their clubs over many years. She is now relocating to South Australia from the beginning of 2013 and will no longer be able to accept bookings.
2012 Welsh International Acceptance List
Here you will find a complete list of acceptances in the 2012 Welsh International Salon. It is formatted by country and photographer so all your acceptances are in one place.
Urgent news for clubs – we got the money back….
Following on from the Crown Court`s verdict concerning Neil Jones on Friday 25th May, thus bringing to a positive conclusion 12 months of effort, the WPF Exec is thrilled to announce that we have some unexpected and wonderful news. Continue reading “Urgent news for clubs – we got the money back….”
Neil Jones Sentenced
The former treasurer of the Welsh Photographic Society, Mr. Neil Jones, has been sentenced for the theft of monies totalling approximately £16,500 from the society after pleading guilty to all charges brought against him. The honourable judge, justice John Curran said said that this was a serious breach of trust in taking the members subscription money for his own ends and his decision was to sentence Mr. Jones to 12 months, suspended for 2 years including 6 months on probation. He further said that Mr. Jones should not be relieved of his responsibility to repay the funds but realising his situation he was making an order that he should do so at a rate of £20 per week. Consequently, Mr Jones will have repaid the money he stole in around 16 years.
The WPF Exec would like to take this opportunity to thank all the clubs and their members for their generous and sympathetic support during what has been a very difficult couple of years.