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:- 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.
Tenby Edge Inn Focus at Pixels 2012
2012 Connah’s Quay – Bridgend Go Fourth…
We have heard that Bridgend Camera Club came 4th in the plate competition at the PAGB National Print Championships at Connaghs Quay. The first place club had 66 points, two clubs tied for second with 65 and Bridgend finished on 64. Well done to them for a creditable performance. Tenby finished just 4 points behind Bridgend in the Plate competition having beaten them by 9 points in round one. Overall winners of the main competition were, you’ve guessed it, Wigan 10 with Smethwick in second place. You can see the Wigan 10 images here. The full set of results can now be seen here.
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.
Edgar & Linda get their MPAGB
Edgar Gibbs FRPS, AFIAP-AV and Linda Gibbs AFIAP-AV of Gwynfa Camera Club have jointly achieved their MPAGB, the top AV award at the PAGB awards adjudication at the Civic Centre Braunstone, Leicester last Saturday. We send our hearty congratulations to them for achieving yet another AV milestone. They had to convince the three assessors of their work for their success, Martin Fry FRPS, APAGB, Keith Brown FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, APAGB and Richard Brown FRPS, EFIAP, APAGB. We suspect, but have not been yet able to confirm, that is the first MPAGB for any WPF member. Other PAGB AV Awards for Photographic Merit can be seen here.
2012 PAGB Inter Federation PDI Competition Results
The WPF featured very well in the recent inter-federation PDI competition finishing 7th from 14 federations in both the Nature and the Open sections, not far off the pace in either category. Continue reading “2012 PAGB Inter Federation PDI Competition Results”
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.ÂÂ
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.