Undeb Ffotograffig Cymru
Merthyr Tydfil Camera Club’s 2023 Annual Exhibition will be run from 14th to the 23rd August 2023.. It will show 40 photographs from club members, encompassing a diverse range of photography styles.
Admission to the exhibition is free and is part of events being run in conjunction with Merthyr Tydfil College.
Location: Merthyr Tydfil College Ynysfach Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AR.
PSA members in Wales have been quietly working away towards gaining PSA awards by entering PSA recognised Exhibitions. This involves a pathway of star, galaxy and diamond acceptances. Thus far in 2023 the following members have achieved these awards listed below:-
Mike Bray 4 stars in Mono
David Edwards Galaxy 4 in Nature
Paul James 5 stars in Mono and Galaxies 2 and 3 in colour
Ian Ledgard Galaxy 9 in Mono and Galaxy 7 in Photo Travel
Hazel Price 2 stars in colour
Kevin Robertson First star in Photojournalism.
Well done everybody and keep working towards your next targets.
If WPF members are interested in pursuing PSA recognition then I will be happy to explain the system. For those who have FIAP acceptances these will qualify for PSA as long as that exhibition also had PSA recognition.
Ian Ledgard, GMPSA/b
The Ace of Prints competition was held on 2 July 2023 at Briton Ferry Community Centre. It was judged by Gordon Jenkins HonPAGB, Richard Speirs DPAGB BPE2* APAGB and Rod Wheelans FRPS MPAGB MFIAP HonPAGB. Five clubs submitted entries.
2023’s AWPF allocation is completely full.
If anybody would like to be placed on a reserve list then they should apply using the application form on the website and if a place become available they will be contacted by the WPF distinctions Officer.
For information please contact Paul James, WPF Distinctions Officer, email: distinctions@thewpf.co.uk
I was thrilled when I received the WPF results from the FIAP Colour Biennial, held in Greece.
We did so well to achieve 2 Medals; a FIAP Silver Medal to Tom Dee from Afan Nedd, with “Cuddles in the Coal Bunker” and a HPS Gold Medal for the Best Journalism to David Hopes from Bridgend & District camera club for “Number 18 Being Chased”. Congratulations to them both.
The WPF report card can be seen here.
Thanks to everyone who sent images, this is very much appreciated.
Jenny Hibbert
A number of PSA members in the WPF have been accumulating acceptances and awards in International Exhibitions recognised by the Photographic Society of America. Modesty prevents many from broadcasting their successes.
Hot off the press news are the results of the Golden Tiger Circuit in Malaysia where Gary Shinner had 27 acceptances with 6 awards including a Gold medal and Ian Ledgard 18 acceptances with 3 awards including a Gold medal.
There may be other WPF members who entered this Exhibition who have also had success but we will not know until the catalogue is published.
I hope that this will encourage more WPF photographers to enter PSA recognised exhibitions and raise the profile of Welsh photography. I am happy to assist and answer questions for any who may be interested to do so.
Ian Ledgard, GMPSA/b
PSA Membership Director for Wales
iledgard004@gmail.com
Barry Camera Club Host Yet Another Very Successful Barrian Cup.
On Saturday 10 June, Barry Camera Club hosted its 25th Barrian Cup: a prestigious annual event where camera clubs and photographic societies from all over Wales and the West of England come to Barry to compete for this annual competition of printed photographic images.
The PAGB Inter Federation Competition took place on Saturday 3 June and was organised by Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union.
The Competition was for prints in three categories: Mono Prints, Colour Prints and Nature Prints. The judges were: Jenny Hibbert MPAGB EFIAP/g AWPF, Roger Parry ARPS MPAGB EFIAP HonPAGB and Nick Hilton DPAGB EFIAP/b BPE5.
PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit – Trial of Two New Levels
In response to demand from Individuals, Clubs and Federations, the PAGB is introducing, on a trial basis, two new ways to achieve an Award for Photographic Merit.
The Closing Date for this Competition is 18th June 2023 with the Competition taking place on the 2nd July at the Briton Ferry Community Hall, Briton Ferry, SA11 2NS.
24th May – Change of instructions: please send your entries to Peter Young peterayoung@outlook.com
For completeness I have again attached the Rules (Word or PDF) and the Entry Form (Word or PDF) for your use. You’ll also need to arrange a payment of £10 entry fee to the WPF Treasurer David Condon.
The Competition is in two Rounds. Round 1 for 12 prints and Round 2 for 15 prints. You will need to have selected your first Round of 12 prints in time to Email me the completed form prior to midnight on the 18th June, you will need a printed copy to accompany the prints in the carrying box in the correct sequence– they need to be delivered at 9.00am on Saturday 2nd July 2023 to the Judging Venue in Briton Ferry. (Because choosing the Second Round only takes place after Round 1 is Judged there would be a need for attendance at the Event by one or more of your Committee members.
When the first round has been judged you will then make your selection of the 15 prints for Round 2 – you will need to fill out 3 copies of the Round 2 entry form – one to accompany the prints, in sequence, one to give to the team running the Judging and one for yourself. You should by now  have a better appreciation of what the Judges preferences and predilections are to better select your Round 2 entry – timing will be announced on the day.
The top two Clubs on the day will be invited to represent the WPF at the PAGB Inter Club Print Competition normally held in Blackburn in October.
Roy Thomas Roy17@btinternet.com 01639644757 / 07880710908