Congratulations to Inn Focus and Tenby for finishing first and second at the inaugural Ace of Prints competition. They both go on the represent the WPF at the National Print Championships at Connah’s Quay later in the year. Full details below:
2013 Barrian Cup Results
A message from Mike Lewis: On behalf of Barry Camera Club I would like to thank all the Clubs who entered and a special thank you for the record number of people attending on the day. A last minute change to the Judge Brian Swinyard, who was unable to make the day but Bob Train LRPS stepped in and did a fantastic job judging the 120 prints entered.
Congratulations to the winners Inn Focus who won the 2013 Barrian Cup and also congratulations to Nick Walton also from Inn Focus on winning the Dave Cowdrey Trophy for the Best Landscape/Seascape Print. This is not the first time Inn Focus have done the double they also won both trophies in 2011.
A full list of scores, kindly provided by Alan Coles, can be found here.
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Well done Rhodri & Linda
Congratulations to Rhodri Llewellyn AFIAP of Cardiff CC who achieved his CPAGB and to Linda Cowen CPAGB AFIAP of Neath & District PS who achieved her DPAGB at the recent distinction adjudications at Bromsgrove. If you want to know how to go about getting these awards, click here.
Ainslie Stuart-Jones HonPAGB ARPS 1930-2013
Ainslie was born into the family home in Swansea in 1930 joining a brother. He attended Leeds private school before going on to Aberystwyth University where he obtained an honours degree in Botany. After university he joined the family business of coopers, hauliers and property owners in the Swansea Area. He lived in the same house throughout his life.
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Len Beard 1933–2013
We regret that we have more sad news to report. Len Beard, a founder member of Velindre and Trostre Camera Club passed away on the 9th April. The following obituary is from Des Daughton.
Len joined Velindre Camera Club at the works in the mid ’60’s, when members met in the old huts formerly used by on-site contractors. He had the first of many successful entries in the Welsh Salon soon afterwards. This year saw him gain 3 acceptances to the Salon, A digital image called Journey’s End and two prints named A Quiet Corner and Moonshine.
New PAGB Judges
The WPF has great pleasure in announcing that we now have three of our very own judges on the PAGB approved judges list. Their names will appear in the new PAGB handbook to be published shortly. I am sure that you will join me in congratulating them and wishing them well when they are invited to cross the water. They are in alpha order: Jan Cawley EFIAP/s HonFWPF, Brian Coleman AFIAP AWPF and Ian Ledgard LRPS EFIAP PPSA AWPF.
Gwynfa’s Martin has a book
Gwynfa member Martin Thomas LRPS AWPF has published a book on Toronto. It is entitled ‘Time & Chance’. It is full of interesting and thought provoking photographs. You can see it here.
Desrae Tucker
We have been informed by Newport Photographic Club that their long serving Secretary, Desrae Tucker, passed away suddenly today after a short illness. Desrae has been involved in the club, formerly Newport Camera Club, for many years. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.
2013 Welsh Salon Results
The results of the 2013 Welsh Salon of Photography have been collated and the judges (Graeme Webb EFIAP, EPSA. Kate Webb EFIAP, EPSA and Phil Davies EFIAP, Hon FWPF, UPI 1crown) have accepted a total of 141 prints (92 colour and 49 monochrome) and 131 digital images. (Note, Phil Davies replaced Ann Davies who was unwell on the weekend that the adjudication took place).