1. NCPF Diary:-
Western Area Event in February 2012, (and Poster for Club Secretaries).
I would be obliged if you could bring this to the attention of your fellow members and, if possible and appropriate, ensure that the information is displayed on your club notice board.
Dave Coates
(NCPF Webmaster)
Durham P.S. captured the Wear Area trophy for the second successive year in a closely fought battle at Washington on Friday night. This year’s Battle, which was all-PDI for the first time, involved six clubs from our area. At the end of the night Durham came out on top, with Washington C.C. as runners up and Sunderland P.A. in third place. D.P.S. President David Trout was presented with the trophy by the judge, Alan McCormick of Hexham and, if that wasn’t enough, our own Christine Oliphant was awarded the medal for the best picture in the competition with “The Conversation”.
Joe Grabham
See also the October Blog – The Story Behind the Picture
Durham PS photographers were on hand to capture the magnificent sight of the 180 strong crew of HMS Bulwark, led by the Band of HM Marines (Plymouth), exercising their right to parade through the streets of Durham. This was followed by ceremonies on Palace Green and a service in the Cathedral. HMS Bulwark, County Durham’s adopted ship, is the recently appointed flagship of the Royal Navy. The ship is berthed at North Shields until, it is believed, Sunday.
LINK to all photos
http://www.hmforces.co.uk/education/articles/281
Members will be out again on Remembrance Sunday to photograph events for the Durham Light Infantry Association veterans. Details from John Attle
WEAR AREA BATTLE
The Society is competing with other clubs in the Wear area of the NCPF, Friday 4th November 7.30 pm at Washington Camera Club, Harraton Community Centre, Fatfield, Washington.
Quote from Washington CC website, “This Annual Competition is the only official function hosted in the Wear Area and we are proud to have maintained it for so many years. The Judge for this year’s event is ALAN McCORMICK.DPAGB. of Hexham and we warmly welcome all Members of the fellow Clubs in the Wear Area”.
VALENTE CUP
We will be projecting digital versions of the prints on results night. If you would like your own files to be used, email to Alan Stott
BIRDS OF PREY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
The names are now in for the day photography workshops exclusive to DPS members at the Swinton Park Birds of Prey centre. Tony Griffiths has the list. Email him (the gmail address) if you want to check if it is possible still to sign up. The dates are Wedneday 14th December and Saturday 17th December. See Blog item “For the Birds …” for more information. The next step is to organise car sharing travel arrangements
GB CUP
We will be taking part in this inter club competition. A panel, led by Joe Grabham, will select our entry from those seen over the year. You can still submit images for consideration for the club entry if, perhaps, you have a cracking image not yet seen in competition. Closing date to Joe is 17th November. Image size can be the new PAGB standard of 1400x1050 px, with 1050 being the maximum vertical size. See GB Cup Blog 26th October
ASSIGNMENT NATIONAL GLASS CENTRE, SUNDERLAND RIVERSIDE
The review meeting to look at and discuss prints of pictures taken (one of the many enjoyable aspects of assignments), will be 15th November, County Hall, 7.00 to 9.00 p.m
An eye witness account from the blood spattered notebook of our Chief Dark Side Reporter:
“Well, Durham was taken over by a sub-breed of semi-intelligent zombies in the dark of night this Halloween; and we, the brave members of the DPS, are the living witnesses and survivors. While they appeared to have retained some of their brain capacity, walking to instruction around the city, their unearthly screaming and groaning sounded like a chilling cross between a tired drunk and Beyonce.
Do not miss this event next year - but it’s not for the faint hearted. I have never seen Stephen Bell sweat with fear before tonight. Remember they are not sympathetic creatures, and still only want to eat human brains.”
Angy Ellis
31st October 2011
More photos LINK
He’s Back! Alan Clarke will lead on the last Digital Night of the year. The main topic is Portraits including using 3rd party actions and tips and tricks to do with retouching.
Alan will also have an open session, dealing with your pressing PS issues.
Members’ pictures: Bring in any you need help with
All members very welcome. Don’t miss it!
Wednesday 2nd November, County Hall, 7 to 9 pm
