CLUB NIGHT NEWS 29.4.10

CLUB NIGHT MAY 6^th – ELECTION DAY

Next week we meet at COUNTY HALL – 6.30 pm start! Results of 2^nd Progress Projected Images

EPSON 1290 PRINTER FOR SALE

The club printer, which has been little used, is now up for sale to members. Offers over £100 in sealed envelopes to Colin please.

DIGITAL NIGHT 5^th May

Meeting in County Hall 7.00 pm. Demonstrations by the team and open questions and answers session.

TORNADO AT SHILDON RAILWAY MUSEUM LOCOMOTION EVENT THIS WEEKEND

On the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday May 1, Sunday May 2 and Monday May 3, Tornado will be starring in a ‘North Eastern Giants of Steam’ gala event at the museum. This is your chance to see the locomotive in light steam and – for a small additional charge –access the locomotive’s cab. More information:

http://www.a1steam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=1&Itemid=123

TOWN HALL ENTRANCE GALLERY EXHIBITION

A new exhibition of members’ work, with a Trio theme, opens this weekend - date to be confirmed.

TORNADO BLOWS INTO TOON

The first mainline steam locomotive to be built in Britain for almost 50 years travelled through the region again on Saturday 24^th April. Your intrepid band of Bloggers failed to pick up the news of this momentous photography opportunity in time to alert members. We are therefore putting out the call for a member who is a steam enthusiast to act as locomotive correspondent and keep us informed of future events and all things steam for the Blog. Applications please to: tony.griff@gmail.com.

Meantime, Tornado is at the National Railway Museum in Shildon, Co Durham, until 5^th May.

Results of the Trio Print Competitions. Judged by Malcolm Kus ARPS,DPAGB, EFIAP.

Sterling Award

1st Place. Tony Griffiths….Through the glass darkly.

2nd Place. Rob Birrell….Trudy scrumptious.

 

3rd Place. Tony Griffiths….Sin Bin City.

Lambert Hedley Cup.

1st Place. Rob Birrell….Steff.

2nd Place. Tony Griffiths….Michael Hope.

3rd Place. Dennis Hardingham….A Purple Moment.

Des Kelly Trophy.

1st Place. John Gordon….Durham Cathedral.

2nd Place. Jim Horne….Bow lane Durham.

3rd Place. Alan Stott…Half Church of God.

Bike Wise Easter Egg Run-2010

Members of Durham PS were able to record this years Bike Wise Easter Egg Run.

Over eight hundred bikers turned up with Easter eggs, which were presented to the children’s wards at Darlington Memorial Hospital and the University Hospital of North Durham.

Photo J Attle.

Further information can be found on the Bike Wise site. LINK

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 22.4.10

NORTHERN COUNTIES PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION COMPETITIONS

The President, David Trout, congratulated the many members who achieved individual success which led to the Society doing well in the club competitions. The top six most highly scored entries going on to represent each club. In the monochrome print section, for instance, we were only one mark behind the winning club, Dumfries CC. Full details are on www.ncpf.org or follow the link on previous postings on this Blog.

2^nd PROGRESS PRINTS

There is a short extension of the closing date to next Monday if you can get your prints to Alan Clarke who lives in Pity Me (contact details on this website and in your programme).

REMINDER THE DPS BOTANIC GARDENS EXHIBITION – FOLIO 2010

Now on and looking good! It is in the café area which is free to enter. Please take a look and, while you are there, why not enjoy the spring-time botanic gardens. There is a small charge to visit the extensive gardens themselves.

ASSIGNMENT GROUP VISIT TO WEARDALE Saturday 17^th April

Another successful and enjoyable event! The debrief, looking at the resulting pictures, will be Tuesday 4^th May, 7.00 pm County Hall. The next visit will be to Tanfield – details to follow.

GOTHS FESTIVAL

Many members will be off to Whitby this weekend! If you cannot make it, make sure you catch the DPS Portraits exhibition (on until 30^th April) at the Town Hall Entrance gallery which features Goths (as well as Wartime Weekend portraits).

THE MUSIC FACTORY

A final call for anyone wishing to take part in this interesting and challenging photography project. Please contact Alan Stott for more information: a.stott@boltblue.com

CLUB NIGHT 29^th APRIL

Garry Courtney from Hartlepool CC is showing pictures under the title, “Hometown Hartlepool”. Members will remember seeing last year Garry’s outstanding documentary prints of the fading seaside town of Seaton Carew. Hartlepool as you’ve never seen it before is guaranteed! Of particular interest to the assignment group who took on the challenge of Hartlepool earlier this year.

CLUB NIGHT MAY 6^th – ELECTION DAY

Our usual meeting place becomes a Polling Station so we will meet instead at County Hall in the Council Chamber. NOTE: earlier time of 6.30 to 9 pm.

NEWS FLASH: NCPF ANNUAL COMPETITION 2010 RESULTS

SUCCESS FOR MEMBERS AND BEST RESULTS FOR THE SOCIETY FOR YEARS!

Some highlights:

CLUB ENTRY RESULTS

(Top 6 highest score individual entries go forward to represent the club)

Electronic Images: Durham PS 4^th (of 32 clubs)

Slides: Durham PS 3rd (of 8 clubs)

Colour Prints: Durham PS 4^th (of 38 clubs)

Mono Prints: Durham PS 2^nd (of 28 clubs)

AWARDS

Electronic Images:

Margaret Etherington: MALE BANDED DEMOISELLE, Highly Commended

Margaret Etherington: MALE 4 SPOTTED CHASER, Highly Commended

Colour Slides:

David Everett: LOCH LEVEN, Pinkney Trophey 3^rd place

David Everett: COPT HILL WINTER, Highly Commended

Colour Prints:

Les Travis: FAMILY SQUABBLE, Alf Shoebottom Trophy winner (best nature)

Dennis Hardingham: ROAMING THE WALL, Highly Commended

Mono Prints:

Paul Ritchie: FROST AND MIST, Highly Commended

Trevor Smith: POLE POSITION, Highly Commended

Alan Stott: GALLERY WINDOW, Crook Hall, Highly Commended

SELECTED FOR NCPF PORTFOLIO

Jed Wee: UNTITLED 1 (TIGERS) (EI)

Tom Noble: (ACE OF CONFUSION (Slide)

Neil Maughan: SAMANTHA (Colour Print)

Rob Birrell: WHEN I’M CLEANING WINDOWS (Mono Print)

Rob Birrell: STEFF 2 (Mono Print)

Karen Scott: DESIGNED BY COMMITTEE (Beginners Print)

SELECTED FOR PAGB ALLIANCE

Margaret Etherington: MALE BANDED DEMOISELLE (EI)

Les Travis: FAMILY SQUABBLE (Colour Print)

Dennis Hardingham: ROAMING THE WALL (Colour Print)

Paul Ritchie: FROST AND MIST (Mono Print)

Ruth Thornton: DURHAM CATHEDRAL (Mono Print)

Les Travis: MAGICAL TREE (Mono Print)

Trevor Smith: LAST SHIFT (Mono Print)

Many congratulations to all concerned and thanks to Alan Stott for organising our entries.

See the full results by following the Link.

LINK

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 15.4.10

DPS BOTANIC GARDENS EXHIBITION – FOLIO 2010

The team will be setting up on Saturday 17^th April at 9.30 am. Feel free to come along and lend a hand or simply enjoy the exhibition. It will be in the café area which is free to enter. There is a charge for visiting the Gardens which are looking good and full of photography opportunities.

ASSIGNMENT GROUP VISIT WEARDALE Saturday 17^th April

Meeting at 10.00am in the village of Westgate in the lay-by opposite the caravan park. More information from Colin: colinarmstead@tiscali.co.uk

A great day will be had by all!

CLUB NIGHT APRIL 22nd

The eagerly anticipated results night for the Trio print completion judged by the renowned photographer, Malcolm Kus ARPS, DPAGB, EFIAP.

This is also the closing date for the 2^nd Progress print competition which has sections for experienced and less experienced workers. A chance for new members to dip their toe into the competition world!

CLUB NIGHT MAY 6^th – ELECTION DAY

Our usual meeting place becomes a Polling Station so we will meet instead at County Hall in the Council Chamber. NOTE: earlier time of 6.30 to 9 pm.

PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

The Society is considering putting on a basic photography night. If you think this is a good idea please put your ideas and request to Ian Stafford: ianstafford@tiscali.co.uk

THE MUSIC FACTORY

A documentary project culminating in an exhibition in The Sage Gateshead.

Anyone wishing to take part can receive more information from Alan: a.stott@boltblue.com

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 8.4.10

e-news of the PAGB

Following Rod Wheelans MPAGB & Anne Greiner MPAGB’s PAGB Awards Workshop on the 8^th April, interested members may like to take up Rod’s offer to join his e-news of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain mailing list. Simply email Rod with your request:

rod@creative-camera.co.uk

You will then be kept up to date with all things PAGB including competitions and Awards for Photographic Merit dates.

CLUB NIGHT APRIL 15^th

An exchange visit from one of the most dynamic and successful clubs in the Northern Federation (a bit like ourselves in fact!) – Hexham and District Photographic Society.

CLUB NIGHT MAY 6^th – ELECTION DAY

Our usual meeting place becomes a Polling Station so we will meet instead at County Hall in the Council Chamber at the earlier time of 6.30 to 9 pm.

CLUB NIGHT MAY 13^th

Closing date for one of our most exciting and challenging trio of competitions – Hon Members Cup, Iris Trophy and Fillingham Trophy (set subject “Contre Jour” or against the light). Full details on this website and in your programme. Still time to take those trophy winning pictures!

CLUB NIGHT NEWS 1.4.10

ASSIGNMENT GROUP – JOIN US!

Next outing is Sat 17^th April, meeting around 10.00 am in Westgate in Weardale and lunch at the Black Bull in Frosterley. Open to all members. New members may like to join us to socialise, get to know people and enjoy the photography. Email Colin if you would like to be on the mailing list and receive news of this and other events: colinarmstead@tiscali.co.uk . Times and set subject to be confirmed shortly. The Black Bull is owned by photographer Duncan Davis and next to Frosterley railway station: www.blackbullfrosterley.com

The idea, having met up, is to be in small groups or do your own thing. Photography opportunities will abound. There will be a follow up session where the pictures are discussed and experiences shared – up to 4 prints, up to A4 in size.

All Photos Tony Griffiths.

2^nd PROGRESS DIGITAL AND SLIDES

Last call! Must be emailed to Roger by end Friday 2nd

DPS DIGITAL NIGHT

Wednesday 7^th April, County Hall 7 to 9 pm, Conference Room 4B, 4^th floor. It’s a room with a spectacular view of the cathedral so bring your camera. Demonstrations by John Gordon and Alan Clarke plus open Q & A session. If you need help with an image, bring with you, preferably on USB drive.

BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL SALON OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Congratulations to DPS President, David Trout who has two acceptances and DPS member Neil Maughan DPAGB, LRPS who has five. This huge success will hopefully encourage other members to send work, competing with photographers from all over the world, not least to the forthcoming Northern Counties Photographic Federation International Salon of Photography 2010 (details as previously posted).

CLUB NIGHT APRIL 8^th

Rod Wheelans MPAGB & Anne Greiner MPAGB- PAGB Awards Workshop. Rod and Anne will be showing successful panels of work for PAGB Distinctions and will then comment constructively on DPS members work  

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.