Newsletter 29/01/23

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Morning All

Morecambe ‘Battle’ – unfortunately we came second!

Scores: Morecambe 523, Garstang 521.

So, a very close run competition but we will exact our revenge next year, I’m sure. However, some really excellent images from both clubs and fairly judged with some good constructive criticisms. I’ll give feedback in the next meeting.

New Zealand ‘Battle’ up-date:

Battle with the Rangiora (Rang – ee – aw – ruh) Photographic Society of New Zealand. Now scheduled, in New Zealand, for Tuesday 7th February at 8.30pm. We are 13 hours behind so will be shown here in the Arts Centre on Tuesday 7th February at 7.30am start! Also available by zoom!

We are organising bacon butties, toast and something sparkling! Please join us for a 7.15am start in the Arts Centre. They are wearing bright clothes, well, it is their summer – shall we do the same?

I do appreciate that work may well get in the way, but for the first hour?

If you are coming to the Arts Centre, PLEASE could you let us know – just for catering arrangements – cheers.

Long Exposure challenge:

The deadline has been extended by 1 week to Tuesday 7th February

Please send in up to 6 ‘Long Exposure’ images; these to be shown, along with, if poss, a commentary of where, why and how. All images to be sent to me, via Wetransfer or email, by Tuesday 7th February. I’ll put together a PowerPoint presentation and he will present them (anonymously if required)!

It’s an opportunity to show your images and possibly receive constructive criticism – all, of course, in the best possible taste! Please have a go.

Preston Pirates BMX Club

Evening ‘shoot’ on 2nd March 6pm – 8pm. The sun sets at 17.49pm. We had a great time when we first visited and this time will be under the floodlights – certainly a challenge! If you are thinking of joining us, please let me know so that I can inform Ian (the boss) ‘cos we are photographing children and we will be issued with yellow jackets.

Humanity Cup

Update and definition. ‘People in all environments, activities and emotions. People or people-related connections must be the focal point. More than one person may be included.’

Prints to be mounted? – Sharon’s deadline is 01.02.23.

Last day for entry (prints and DPIs) Wednesday 15th February.

Competition date: Wednesday 8th March.

Events Cup summer of 2023

We had 7 destinations last season, (probably less this time around) between April and September. New destinations please!

Proposed calendar for 2024, in support of the Arts Centre

A reminder!

  • Images of Garstang, restricted to the town boundary; historical images acceptable, colour, landscape and 3:2 aspect.
  • Max of 4 images per member, to me by Monday 24th April.
  • All shown on Wednesday 26th April, as a slideshow then individually.
  • Everyone will have a score sheet to mark each image out of 20; can’t vote for your own!
  • I’ll average them out and the top 36 will go to the Arts Society Committee to choose the 12 for the calendar.
  • Image on the front already chosen.
  • Each of the selected 12 images will be labelled with the author’s name.

Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union Annual Club Competition

Annual Club Print & Projected Image Competitions, 4th & 5th March

Overview:

  • Online Entry Opens: Saturday 21 January 2023 @ 00:01
  • Online Entry Closes: Saturday 25 February 2023 @ 23:59
  • Only doing the 2 PDI sections, prints get more involved with delivery etc. If you want to have a go with the prints, we can give guidance but you will need to organise yourself.
  • PDI (Projected Digital Images) must be within 1600 px (horizontal) x 1200 px (vertical) in jpeg format, in sRGB colour space (including mono)
  • The entry system will not accept a file size of more than 2mb.

Further details

  • PDI: there are two categories in this section – Open (which includes colour and monochrome) and Nature.
  • Entries: a) PDI – Open = up to 16 images from not less than 5 photographers; no photographer may enter more than 4 images in the Open.
  • Entries: b) PDI – Nature = up to 8 images from not less than 5 photographers; no photographer may enter more than 2 images in the Nature.
  • Composite images are not accepted in the Nature sections
  • Club members may only enter images for one club.
  • Lewis is coordinating when he returns from hols.

As you can see from the above we need a minimum of 5 members to take part – PLEASE let us know if you willing to send in entries then we can ensure we meet the demands of the competition.

Up and coming programme events:

  • Wednesday 1st February: Workshop – Robin has very kindly offered to give a presentation on ‘Rajasthan and Kashmir’ in India and Morecambe ‘Battle’ feedback.
  • Tuesday 7th February: New Zealand ‘Battle’ at 7.15am
  • Wednesday 8th February: Presentation of members long exposure images; plus, minimalistic images with commentary.
  • Wednesday 15th February: Presentation ‘Live’ in the Arts Centre by Martin Jump on ‘Lancashire landscapes, flora and fauna. Humanity Cup: Last day for entry (prints and DPIs).
  • Wednesday 22nd February: Members evening – details to follow

Phew – that’s all folks Mike and Lewis