Durham PS: March 2010

Saturday 27 March 2010

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 25.3.10

SELF PORTRAITS EXHIBITION

Alan Stott needs four more for a forthcoming Clayport Library exhibition. Time to step up to the plate! Confirm with Alan next week or email a.stott@boltblue.com

2^nd PROGRESS DIGITAL AND SLIDES

Email entries now to: rogerculpin@talk21 . Closing date is next Thursday for discs and slides.

DPS DIGITAL NIGHT

Wednesday 7^th April, County Hall 7 to 9 pm. Demonstrations by John Gordon and Alan Clarke plus open Q & A session.

Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2009

27 Mar - 27 Jun 2010 Shipley Art Gallery. Organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London and sponsored by Taylor Wessing, the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize has firmly established itself as the leading showcase for new talent in portrait photography. The exhibition displays work by some of the most talented emerging young photographers, alongside that of established professionals, students and gifted amateurs.

CLUB NIGHT MAY 6th

Should this be declared Election Day our usual meeting place becomes a Polling Station and we will meet instead at County Hall 6.30 to 9 pm.

Friday 26 March 2010

Results Trio Competitions Projected Images. Judged by Lionel Bryan.

Sterling Award.

1st Place. Jed Wee

2nd Place. Tony Griffiths….Fantasia.

3rd Place. Rob Birrell….When I’m Cleaning Windows.

Dunelm Trophy.

1st Place. Jim Horne….Pink House.

2nd Place. Tony Griffiths….Evening Light.

3rd Place. Les Travis…. Prebend Shadows.

Leazes Bowl.

1st Place. Tony Griffiths….Miss Maria May.

2nd Place.Jed Wee

3rd Place. Angy Ellis…. Charming Country Girl

Wednesday 24 March 2010

BIKEWISE EASTER EGG RUN

If you can help to record this year’s event please contact J Attle.
This is quite a spectacle with hundreds of motor bikes travelling from Durham to Darlington to distribute Easter Eggs to the children in Darlington Memorial Hospital and then the children in the University Hospital of North Durham

LINK to last years event.

Monday 22 March 2010

31st Northern Counties International Salon of Photography 2010

The closing date for entries is 20^th August 2010. Entry forms, that include awards, fees and conditions, are now available from the Society on club nights as well as being on the NCPF website: www.ncpf.org.uk

Two of our members, David Trout and Neil Maughan, enjoyed success in the 2009 Salon which will no doubt encourage many more to try their hand this year. LINK

Saturday 20 March 2010

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 18.3.10.

GEORGE KITCHIN

Following his fascinating talk “The Print on the Wall” George is kindly offering members a copy of the Photoshop methods he has developed. Simply email your request to kitch22@talktalk.net

JETSKI!

Northern Monkeys Redcar beach this Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning

BOTANIC GARDENS EXHIBITION

Ten places remaining. New members might like to snap these up!

DURHAM TOWN HALL ENTRANCE GALLERY

Goth and Wartime Weekend portraits for the exhibition during April: please bring your 20x16 mounted prints to the club next week.

STOP PRESS: NATIONAL TRUST FREE WEEKEND

20^th and 21^st March. Free entrance to all NT properties. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-free-day.htm

Tuesday 16 March 2010

Botanic Garden Exhibition

WEBSITE NEWS 16.3.10

dpsdigital PORTFOLIO NOW OPEN TO ALL

Award winning webmaster John Brown has done it again! Prepare to party! The dpsdigital portfolio group is now open to all members. Existing members of other portfolio groups can use their existing password. All other members can obtain their password by emailing mail2jb@tiscali.co.uk

dpsdigital works on an ad lib basis – post pictures and comments whenever you feel like it. Beware - portfolio groups can be addictive!

MEMBER PROFILES

Check out Member Profiles from the home page for the latest posting – Committee member Ian Stafford. If you would like to be featured and have your own mini gallery, the first step is to email tonygriff@gmail.com

Friday 12 March 2010

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 11.3.10

NCPF ANNUAL COMPETITIONS

Entries are now all in and being organised by Alan Stott who will pass them on at the NCPF AGM March 21st. Many thanks to Alan for stepping in for Joe Grabham who has not been well (though thankfully on the mend) and good luck to everyone taking part. Judging will be 9^th, 10^th, 11^th April and results posted Friday 7^th May.

CLUB NIGHT 8^th APRIL - PAGB AWARDS WORKSHOP

Rod Wheelans MPAGB and Anne Greiner MPAGB will be showing successful panels from the past. Members have the opportunity to have their pictures ( digital or print and 5 or 6 rather than a full panel) appraised during the evening by Rod and Anne, which is a golden opportunity for anyone interested in obtaining PAGB Distinctions or anyone looking for feedback from the masters. Please speak to Paul Ritchie if you need more information or wish to take part.

www.pagb-photography-uk.co.uk

CLUB NIGHT 29^th July – MEMBERS’ DIGITAL AV

Any member wishing to take part should register with Mavis Ord, our picturestoexe software expert, who has kindly offered to provide help and support if needed.

TRIO PRINT COMPETITION

One of our most interesting and exciting competitions! Up to 6 prints across the three competitions. Check the rules in your programme carefully. Email or phone Print Secretary, Alan Clarke if you need advice. Closing date is 18^th March.

ALAN BROWN

A couple of websites mentioned by Alan during his hugely popular presentation on the 11^th:-

www.blurb.com for self publishing books.

www.ppfuk.com which is the Putting Photographers First practising photographers forum.

BOTANIC GARDENS EXHIBITION

We’re in the Last Chance Saloon! Your print in 20x16 mount needed by 25^th March latest

DURHAM TOWN HALL ENTRANCE GALLERY

We are collecting Goth and Wartime Weekend portraits for the exhibition during April. Please bring your 20x16 mounted prints to the club asap.

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT – HARTLEPOOL

The follow up review will be at County Hall, Wed 17^th March, 7 pm. Simply bring in three A4 prints plus as many smaller ones as you like, including the Challenge subject for the day, “Rings”.

Saturday 6 March 2010

Annual Presentation Evening

The photos from the Presentation evening are now on line.
LINK

Friday 5 March 2010

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 4.3.10

NCPF ANNUAL COMPETITIONS

Entries are flooding in from individual members and being organised by Alan Stott. Closing date at club level is March 11^th. Up to 16 entries per member (full rules are posted on the Notice Board which is on the Home page of this website).

BOTANIC GARDENS EXHIBITION

There are still 20 places left for members wishing to exhibit a print. Put your name down soon as time is running out.

DURHAM TOWN HALL ENTRANCE GALLERY

An exhibition of members’ recent work is now showing. For April, we will exhibit Goth and Wartime Weekend portraits. Please bring your 20x16 mounted prints to the club asap.

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT – HARTLEPOOL

An enjoyable day out was had by all, though the area covered was perhaps too big to easily stay in touch with fellow members! The follow up review will be at County Hall, Wed 17^th March, 7 pm. Simply bring in three A4 prints plus as many smaller ones as you like.

CLUB NIGHT 8^th APRIL

Much anticipated, this will be a PAGB Awards Workshop run by the renowned duo, Rod Wheelans MPAGB and Anne Greiner MPAGB. Members have the opportunity to have their pictures appraised during the evening by Rod and Anne, which is a golden opportunity for anyone interested in obtaining PAGB “Letters” or anyone looking for feedback from the masters. Please speak to Paul Ritchie if you need more information or wish to take part.

CLUB NIGHT 29^th July

This will be a digital Audio Visual night where members will be showing their work. Please speak to Mavis Ord, who is organising the event, for more information. Mavis is also offering help and advice for those that need it. AV technology is moving on apace and if last year is anything to go by we are in for an exciting and enjoyable night. Work needs to start soon though!