VOLUNTEERING NEWS - HELP DESK

One of the great things about being a member of Durham Photographic Society is having the great breadth and depth of knowledge of fellow members available if you need help on anything photographic, whether it be cameras, computers, software or techniques. As we become bigger it can be harder for new members to know who to turn to. So we are launching a new initiative that will hopefully fast-track access to this wealth of accumulated knowledge.

If you need some help or advice on any photography topic, there will be a help desk on club nights on a trial basis and you will be directed to someone who can give one to one advice. Alternatively, you can email your requests to Tony G. Please use my current email address, not the one in the programme

We are building a database of members willing to help. If you feel you have something to offer and would like to volunteer please let Tony G know.

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 7.10.11

BIRDS OF PREY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Durham PS member Jed Wee MA ARPS announced the exciting possibility of day photography workshops exclusive to fellow DPS members at a very advantageous price at the Swinton Park Birds of Prey centre, Swinton Park, Masham, N. Yorkshire. Jed would lead the photography side of things in close collaboration with the falconers. There was an enthusiastic response from members. Anyone lucky enough to have been out photographing with Jed will know we are in for an excellent time.

More news on this to follow soon.

Check out some of Jed’s renowned wildlife, sports and landscape pictures here: www.essence-of-light.com and his virtual tour of Durham Cathedral. LINK

ASSIGNMENT SUNDERLAND RIVERSIDE

This could be your first outing with the group! All members are very welcome and you will enjoy a great day out with fellow members and photography opportunities galore (ask any of the regulars!)

Meeting at 10.00 a.m., Saturday 22^nd October, in the car park of the National Glass Centre. Liberty Way, Sunderland, SR6 0GL.

http://www.nationalglasscentre.com/galleries.html

LAST DIGITAL NIGHT OF THE YEAR

By popular demand, Alan Clarke is back! He will be covering a whole range of topics, requested by members, in a “Portraits Special” night. You will not want to miss this. More details to follow.

Wednesday 2^nd November, County Hall, 7.00 to 9.00 p.m.

Results 3rd Progress Digital Images-Judged by Dave Best LRPS

 

1st Place.  Chris Oliphant…The Conversation.

2nd Place. John Wise…Enjoying the Waves

3rd Place. Angy Ellis…The Horse Washer.

4th Place.John Horner…How many Essess in that.

5th Place.Chris Oliphant…In the Groove

DURHAM PS Website has a new look!

Award winning webmaster John Brown, never one to rest on laurels, has introduced new features.

NEW LOOK HOME PAGE

You will have noticed the home page has a fresh, clean look, elegant even, complete with a regularly changing, show-stopping member’s picture chosen by John himself. Currently featured is a great shot by Barrie Forbes called The Critical Eye taken during the Stanhope Show assignment. Who will be next up? Only JB knows …

2012 PREVIEW

There is now an enticing and exciting preview of the 2012 programme complete with yet more stunning pictures.

MEMBERS’ WEBSITES

The members’ website page now also has pictures, including the recently added, much admired, lilianblot.com

NEW FOLIO GROUP

Following the great success of the i-witness folio group members night, new member John Cogan, has been inspired to set up a new folio group called The Aperture Group. The folios cannot be viewed unless you are a member of the group and have a password. This can be easily arranged. If you would like to Join The Aperture group please contact John at the club or email Tony G who will pass the enquiry on.

www.d-p-s.org.uk

DIGITAL NIGHT – 5th October

Members’ pictures: Bring in some you’d like to share, perhaps from the August outing, ideally on memory stick

Demonstrators will be John Attle, Ian Stafford and Alan Clarke

Don’t miss it!

Wednesday 5^th October, County Hall, 7 to 9 pm

website IN FOCUS – Rob recommends:

Paul Russell

I came across this post on BBC news about street photographer Paul Russell’s interest in country shows which is particularly pertinent at the moment given the popularity of Wolsingham and Stanhope Shows with members;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/in-pictures-14986238?SThisEM

I’ve been following his blog for some time now as I really like style. Paul Russell’s website can be found at http://www.paulrussell.info . Check out the “Country Show”.

Funnily enough I had emailed him just prior to Stanhope asking him about what kit he used. Refreshingly he seems to travel pretty light. He replied “I don't have that much gear - I use a Nikon 90 with a 18-90 kit lens (that came with the Nikon D70) and a Color Skopar Voigtlander 20mm. I try to get close, but sometimes it's a bit difficult at the country shows with barriers.”

Rob Birrell

CLUB WORLD CALENDAR - October Update

21^st October

NCPF: judging of the Beamish Trophy, 7.30 p.m, Washington CC, Harraton

22^nd October

PAGB: judging of the Inter-Club Print Championship, Connah’s Quay

22^nd October

Durham PS: Assignment Sunderland riverside and National Glass Centre

13^th November

NCPF: Fotospeed NCPF Annual Awards Presentations, 2.30 p.m, the Novotel, Kenton. Free but members must pre-register

2012

6^th January

RPS Northern Region: Safari with Andy Rouse. 7.30 p.m, Old Town Hall Gateshead. £9

9^th January – closing date

PAGB Great British Cups 2012: club entries

29^th January

NCPF: Fotospeed NCPF Spectacular, Novotel Hotel, Kenton, Newcastle. Reception 8.45 to 9.30 a.m

12^th February

NCPF: Club Championship, Washington CC, Harraton

11^th March

NCPF Annual General Meeting, Swalwell

www.ncpf.org.uk

www.pagbnews.co.uk

www.rps.org/region/northern

INTERNATIONALS – CLOSING DATES

5^th November: 1st Wrekin Salon 2011 www.thewrekingallery.com

24^th November: 37^th Smethwick International www.spsinternationalexhibition.com www.spsinternationalexhibition.comwww.spsinternationalexhibition.com

Advice about entering Internationals can be obtained from our Internationals guru, Neil Maughan