PRACTICAL IMAGE PROCESSING NIGHT
A monthly forum for DPS members to learn techniques, exchange methods and solve processing problems.
Wednesday 6th October, County Hall, 7 to 9 pm
JOHN GORDON: Adjustment Layers – all you need to know!
ALAN CLARKE: Blending modes, PLUS, Introduction to Adding Grunge
Special requests can be accommodated if time allows. Bring problem images. Enjoy!
Organisers: JOHN GORDON j.k.gordon@btinternet.com JOHN ATTLE johnattle@yahoo.co.uk ALAN CLARKE alan@halans.co.uk
CROFT CIRCUIT CAR RACE MEETING: 9th and 10th October www.croftcircuit.co.uk
BARFORD RACEWAY: 10th October www.barfordraceway.com
PICKERING WARTIME WEEKEND: 15th to 17th October
KIELDER MARATHON: 17th October www.kieldermarathon.com
WHITBY GOTH FESTIVAL 28 to 31st October
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, DLI Veterans, Durham: 14th November
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Saturday 25th September
There was a very big turnout of enthusiastic members for the Society’s Assignment outing to the Middlehaven dockland area, which includes the stunning Temenos by Anish Kapoor amongst many other attractions for photographers. It is safe to say, a good time was had by all. If previous trips are anything to go by, as illustrated at the recent members’ night at the club, many and varied will be the superb photography produced. There will be a follow up session when pictures are shown and discussed.
All interested members can join in. Just make sure you are on organiser Colin Armitstead’s mailing list for advance knowledge of future outings or check out this Blog.
Tuesday 28th September, 7.30 on Channel 5
Episode 3 of the series, How to take stunning pictures, sees renowned landscape photographer Charlie Waite share his secrets of how to get a stunning picture with a free-runner, and a plasterer who longs to escape city life for weekends in the wild.
Charlie Waite will be visiting the region for an event organised by Winlaton Camera Club, An Evening with Charlie Waite, which will take place on Tuesday January 4th 2011.
Ticket prices are £12.50 for members of NCPF Clubs or Societies, £15.00 others.
Venue: West End Social Club, Caledonia House, West Lane, Winlaton, NE21 6PQ.
For information on how order tickets follow the link:
ASSIGNMENT M’BRO!
Saturday 25th September
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO: the Middlehaven area of Middlesbrough is former dockland now being re-developed. Of great interest to photographers, the area includes Anish Kapoor’s massive £2.5 million Temenos artwork, the Transporter Bridge, the Riverside Stadium and the modern architecture of buildings such as Middlesbrough College with its highly reflective cladding. There are still areas of dereliction, some of which with colourful hoardings, and large tracts of wasteland covered at the moment with golden dry grasses and, separately, a rather nice, yellow-flowered weed variety. You will still see industrial heritage remnants and the two famous, abandoned ships are still moored opposite the Stadium.
DIRECTIONS: From the A19, take the A66 turn off towards Middlesbrough. Shortly afterwards, take the turn off sign-posted Transporter Bridge and continue following signs for that. Shortly before the Bridge, there is a right hand turn at the end of which you will see a large, red-brick clock tower which is our meeting point. Alternative routes: take the Transporter Bridge! Or park in the Riverside Stadium car park (OK on non-match days) and walk across the swing pedestrian bridge for Temenos and the College.
MEETING: by the clock tower which is between Temenos and M’bro College. The aim is to meet there at 10.00 am. Post code is TS2 1AD. Free parking is often available in the road leading to Temenos, or in the College car park adjacent to the clock tower.
LUNCH: will be in the Lord Byron pub which is the other side of the College from the clock tower.
Organiser: Colin Armitstead, colinarmstead@tiscali.co.uk
Picture shows the clock tower to the left.
WILL CHEUNG LECTURE
Saturday morning, 13th November in the Council Chamber at County Hall. This will be an all ticket event, free to members. It is important to put your name down for one. At some point, Paul will be releasing tickets for members’ guests once the take up is clear.
DPS Music Factory EXHIBITION AT THE SAGE GATESHEAD
There will be a meeting of participating members at Alan’s house (address in your programme) 7 pm 29th September when the final selection will be made. Printing costs will be funded. a.stott@boltblue.com
TOWN HALL EXHIBITION – REMEMBRANCE
Bring in your 16x20 mounted prints as soon as possible. Durham related is a bonus. The exhibition will run through November.
DPS DIGITAL NIGHT
“Focus on Layers”. Wednesday 6th October, 7 to 9 pm, County Hall.
Info from: j.k.gordon@btinternet.com
COMPETITION COUNTDOWN
Closing date for the hotly contested Digital Trophy is in two weeks. One entry of three images demonstrating versatility. Please check the rules carefully!
Same deadline for the George Samuel Trophy - best slide of the year. Pile in the entries if you want this comp to continue!
SUCCESS FOR DPS PRESIDENT
David Trout has just won the Pentax User Competition #50 “One Colour”. This is just the latest of many successes in this and other competitions for David.
Check out the link below to see the other entries and read the judge’s comments:
http://www.pentaxuser.co.uk/forum/topic/entries-for-fortnightly-competition---50---one-colour-22297
SIDE GALLERY
Don't Call Me Urban! The Time of Grime by Simon Wheatley
25 September - 20 November 2010
Simon Wheatley documented the Grime music scene in South London and its relationship with gang culture, capturing the harshness of the streets alongside the intimate and tender moments.
OPENING EVENT: Saturday 25 September , Side Gallery, 2 pm, FREE
Simon Wheatley introduces his book and exhibition, Don't Call Me Urban! The Time of Grime and talks about his photographic practice.
http://www.amber-online.com/sections/side-gallery/pages/next-exhibition
WILL CHEUNG COMES TO TOWN
As announced last week there will be an exciting extra event in the programme: a lecture by Will Cheung FRPS on Saturday morning, 13th November in the Council Chamber at County Hall. Many members will remember previous momentous occasions here: the Harry Holder Lecture by Dean Chapman and the digital processing demonstration by Barry Beckham. It will be free to members and is made possible because of the thriving membership of the club in recent times. Because space is finite it will be an all ticket occasion and therefore members need to put their name down for one. There is a list at the club or, if you cannot get in over the next couple of weeks, email Paul: rtcp4@aol.com
ASSIGNMENTS
Following the success of the members’ night when we saw a huge range of photography from previous assignments, the next review meeting, to show and discuss the results of the Hartlepool Tall Ships Races 2010 outing, will be at: Durham Gilesgate Sports College & Sixth Form College, 22nd September, 7 to 9 pm
Directions: From the Prince Bishop roundabout, Durham City centre, take the A690 towards the A1. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit, A181 Gilesgate. After the Esso garage on the left, go over the pedestrian crossing and turn immediately left into Churchill Ave. At the bend, turn right into Roosevelt Road. Cross over Bradford Road and the college is straight ahead. The meetings are in the stand-alone building to your left. If the road is still closed, follow the diversion notices!
All members with Tall Ships 2010 pictures are invited to attend – you just need to bring along at least one A4 print. Then enjoy the “crack”!
NEXT UP: MIDDLEHAVEN!
Saturday 25th September, meeting at 10.00 am at the Clock Tower, lunch at the Lord Byron pub.
Middlehaven is former industrial dockland area of Middlesbrough now being re-developed. Of great interest to photographers, the area includes Anish Kapoor’s massive £2.5 million Temenos artwork, the Transporter Bridge, the Riverside Stadium and the modern architecture of buildings such as Middlesbrough College with its highly reflective cladding. There are still areas of dereliction, some of which with colourful hoardings, and large tracts of wasteland covered at the moment with golden dry grasses and, separately, a rather nice, yellow-flowered weed variety. You will still see industrial heritage remnants and the two famous, abandoned ships are still moored opposite the Stadium.
More info if needed from Colin: colinarmstead@tiscali.co.uk
DPS EXHIBITION AT THE SAGE GATESHEAD
With the theme “Music Factory”, members taking part are requested to bring in 6 to 8 images on disc for Alan next week. There will then be a follow up session at Alan’s house 29th September when the final selection will be made. Printing costs will be funded. a.stott@boltblue.com
DPS DIGITAL NIGHT
By popular request (!), the main theme will be “Focus on Layers”. Wednesday 6th October, 7 to 9 pm, County Hall.
Info from: j.k.gordon@btinternet.com
SUCCESS FOR DPS MEMBER JOHN ATTLE
J Attle gained a runner up place in the People category of the Port of Tyne Reflect Awards.
Galilee Chapel, Durham Cathedral
LAST CHANCE TO SEE! Ends 19th September. INTERFACE: an exhibition by members of the Co Durham based artist’s collective, Interface. Includes amazing work by both artists and photographers. DPS members interested in creative processing should look out for the photography of David O’Brien who uses Corel Painter to good effect.
DLI MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
NEIL ARMSTRONG Gestalt and, from the Arts Council Collection, Now Showing 2. On until 17th October.
2010 SALON RESULTS
Results for the 31st NORTHERN COUNTIES INTERNATIONAL SALON OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2010 are now on line: www.ncpf.org.
Congratulations to DPS members who have achieved acceptances as follows:
MONO PRINTS: Tony Griffiths, The Proposition
COLOUR PRINTS: David Trout, Industrial Teesside
DIGITAL PI: PICTORIAL: Neil Maughan LRPS, Dawn over Dunstanburgh
DIGITAL PI: NATURE: Margaret Etherington AFIAP, Male 4- Spotted Chaser #1
DIGITAL PI: NATURE: Neil Maughan LRPS, Puffin With Sand Eels
Sunderland, 10th Sept
Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion The Rifles took part in a parade through the city on 10th September to mark the honour of the regiment being given the Freedom of Sunderland. The regiment, which includes the former Durham Light Infantry and Light Infantry recruits from throughout the North East had earlier in the week been given the Freedom of Stockton and Darlington. Tony Griffiths was there to capture this exciting event for the DLIA.
DPS photographers have, for several years, supported through photography the activities of the Durham Light Infantry Association and more recently, 3rd Battalion The Rifles. Any member wishing to exercise their portraiture and documentary skills for such a good cause in this way and would like a degree of privileged access should contact John Attle for more information.
All Photos. T. Griffiths.
LINK to all Photos.
DURHAM CATHEDRAL, 12th Sept
DLI Veterans assembled from across the region and beyond for the traditional parade and march past followed by a service in the cathedral. Durham Photographic Society members were on hand to photograph the occasion for the Durham Light Infantry Association. Images can be seen on: LINK
The Band and Bugles of The Rifles completed a busy schedule in the NE on Saturday with the Sounding Retreat on palace green in Durham City. They were joined by the Borneo Band and Bugles of Durham Army Cadet Force . Members were on hand to record the display,the photographs will be used by the DLI Museum Friends on their Blog.
LINK to all Photos.
A CELEBRATION OF MINERS’ LODGE BANNERS
Over 400 people attended this event at Bowburn Community Centre, Saturday 11th September, and enjoyed the display of over 40 banners under one roof. Included were rarely seen examples as well as more recent replicas and community banners.
An exhibition of prints by Durham Photographic Society members, “Big Meeting Memories of 2009” was well received. DPS members have been associated with the Bowburn Banner Group since 2006 when we did a project, funded by DCC, documenting the Bowburn Centenary Banner. This included the arrival of the banner into the community, banner practice, marching through the village and streets of Durham on Big Meeting day and dedication in the Cathedral.
All Photos T. Griffths.
I was staying in Bamburgh a few weeks ago, and went to Dunstanburgh early one morning. I met a photographer who was from the Durham area, using a 5x4 camera (and Velvia). I didn’t get his name. He cycled from his car at the golf course end, but on the way back, dropped a tripod – I picked it up and have it here I’ve asked some 5x4 users I know about LF photographers in Durham, but they don’t know of anyone. They kindly posted this info on a “Large Format” forum. Does anyone in the club know them? You might want to announce this at the next meeting, just in case anyone know who I am on about.
Contact Colin or Tony.
RECORD MEMBERSHIP:
President David Trout announced that our membership numbers are now the highest in our long, (118 year!) history.
WILL CHEUNG EXCLUSIVE
Programme Secretary Paul Ritchie announced an exciting extra event in the programme: a lecture by Will Cheung FRPS on Saturday 13th November at County Hall. For full details see the separate entries on this Blog.
ASSIGNMENT GROUP
Next week members of the group will be showing pictures from the eight outings so far, ranging from Paddy’s Hole to Barford Racing.
The next review meeting, to show and discuss the results of the Tall Ships 2010 outing will be at: Durham Gilesgate Sports College & Sixth Form College, 22nd September, 7 to 9 pm
Directions: From the Prince Bishop roundabout, Durham City centre, take the A690 towards the A1. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit, A181 Gilesgate. After the Esso garage on the left, go over the pedestrian crossing and turn immediately left into Churchill Ave. At the bend, turn right into Roosevelt Road. Cross over Bradford Road and the college is straight ahead. The meetings are in the stand-alone building to your left.
All members with Tall Ships 2010 pictures are invited to attend – you just need to bring along at least one A4 print.
Photo Tony Griffiths.
DPS EXHIBITION AT THE SAGE GATESHEAD
Due November, Alan Stott is organising an exhibition of prints in the Explore Music Library in The Sage Gateshead. Members may well remember our previous one in 2007 celebrating Brass music. This one has a wider interpretation of the theme “Music”. Will interested members please email Alan with an indication of how many pictures you plan to put forward. Any member can still take part. Recent work is preferred.
BIG MEETING MEMORIES of 2009
An exhibition of prints by DPS members will be on show at Bowburn Community Centre, Saturday 11th September 10.00 to 4.00, as part of the Bowburn Banner Group’s Heritage Open Days 2010 – “A Celebration of Miners’ Lodge Banners”. At least 40 banners from the Durham coalfield will again be gathered specially for this year’s Heritage Open Days weekend event. It includes some rarely-seen examples from both before and after nationalisation in 1947, as well as more recent replicas and community banners.
Photo Bob Bach.
SUCCESS FOR DPS MEMBER LES TRAVIS
For the third time, Les has won the top prize for best photograph at the Newton Aycliffe Show.
The latest issue of enews of the PAGB has the revised rules for the PAGB Great Britain Cup 2011 competition. The closing date is in January 2011 and DPS are likely to compete.
Also in this issue is information about the PAGB Inter-Club Print Championship which will be at Connah’s Quay Saturday 23rd October2010. Stokesley PS and Sunderland PA are representing the NCPF. Tickets cost £10. Well worth attending as a spectacle and to see club photography at top level.
Interested members can join the 10,000 strong e-news of the PAGB mailing list simply by emailing Rod Wheelans: rod@creative-camera.co.uk
A watch was lost during Thursday’s meeting if you have found it please contact Bill Bestford asap, as it is of great sentimental value. His phone number is in the programme.
Panic over,watch found.
COMPETITION DEADLINES:
3rd Progress Projected Images – last chance to email entries to Roger with final call for slides and discs to the club next week, 9th September.
3rd Progress Prints – next week, 9th September (no extension!).
For full rules and definitions of all competitions please refer to your printed programme.
PERMAJET OFFER FOR MEMBERS
Members will have been well impressed at our first meeting after the break with the amazing photography and print quality produced by Paula Davies FRPS, CPAGB, EFIAP & Guy Davies ARPS, AFIAP who are supported by Permajet.
There is an offer for DPS members of free delivery on image making supplies (worth £6) from www.permajet.com. Simply enter this code: PP 7025.
Image making supplies are available also from other outlets!
TANFIELD RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHY EVENING: 10th September
The evening event runs from 6 to 10 pm and the cost is £7.50.
See also the Tanfield Railway's Legends of Industry gala weekend 11th and 12th September.
Details on: www.tanfieldrailway.com.
TOWN HALL EXHIBITION
For the month of November we will be exhibiting prints in the Durham Town Hall Entrance Gallery on the theme of Remembrance to co-incide with Remembrance Sunday. I you would like to take part, bring your prints to the club over the next few weeks. Ideally there is a Durham or Durham Light Infantry connection.
WOLSINGHAM SHOW: 4th, 5th, 6th September
DURHAM BIG RIDE “The Beast”: 5th Sept
FREEDOM PARADES, 3 RIFLES: 8th September Darlington, 9th September Stockton, 10th September Sunderland.
11th September Sounding the retreat Durham Castle
TANFIELD RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHIC EVENING: 10th Sept 6 to 10 pm www.tanfield-railway.co.uk
STANHOPE SHOW: 11th & 12th September
DLI Association Reunion, Durham Cathedral: 12th September
DURHAM BIG RIDE: 12th Sept
BUPA JUNIOR & MINI GREAT NORTH RUN: Newcastle Gateshead Quayside 18th September
GREAT NORTH RUN: 19th September
MASHAM SHEEP FAIR: 25th & 26th September
PICKERING WARTIME WEEKEND: 15th to 17th October
WHITBY GOTH FESTIVAL 28 to 31st October
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: 14th November
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