Programme of Events
September 2019 to June 2020
September 2019 to June 2020
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Doors open at 7.30 p.m.
Monday evening, events commence at 7.45 p.m. SEPTEMBER Monday 2nd September Paddy Ruske “Digital Ramblings” ** Paddy makes a welcome return to entertain with images and anecdotes Monday 9th September Patrick Hickey "For Want of a Title II”. ** It’s been a couple of years since Patrick’s last visited us but he’s sure to entertain. Monday 16th September Studio Night Practical portrait night - hone your portrait skills with studio lighting and models supplied. Don’t worry if you’re new to studio photography we have members happy to help out. Setting your camera, directing the model, adjusting and positioning the lights. Bring along your camera! And any props to enhance your shot. Monday 23rd September Tony Gervis “45 Years Photographing America” ** A return of the “Photographic Cowboy” with tales of photo in the US - there’s bound to be rodeo pics in there. ***Deadline for Print Competition Round 1 Monday 30th September Print Competition Round 1 Judge: Steve Clifford CPAGB BPE3, AFIAP. ** OCTOBER Monday 7th October Back to Basics 1 Bring along your camera - we’ll have a number of Table Top setup’s to try - Macro, Still Life, Splash and droplets. Want to try to tether your camera? Bring along your camera connecting USB lead. Monday 14th October Talk TBA Monday 21st October Chairman’s Challenge “Triptych” A Triptych - Any topic but three related images creatively presented as one image. Photographers triptych style, arrange three images within one frame with clear borders between them. Triptych photography might involve taking one picture and splitting it into three different parts or shooting three separate photos that are related. ***Deadline for Print Competition Round 1 Monday 28th October PDI Competition Round 1 Judge: Peter Gennard MFIAP EFIAP/p. ** NOVEMBER Monday 4th November Tony Broom CPAGB - "Monosaurus Abroad” A presentation of Monochrome Prints. ** Monday 11th November Dave Tucker DPAGB EFIAP/s BPE3 "Kruger National Park” Mainly pictures of the animals found in the Kruger National park in South Africa along with some general travel-log shots from in and around the Kruger park. ** Monday 18th November Bring & Buy Sale Sort out all those photographic bits & Bobs you no longer use and any other items you was to shift. Stewart will be chief Salesman and arm twister. All monies raised will go to club funds. THURSDAY 21st November Great Barr Battle Judge: Peter Gennard. MFIAP EFIAP/p ** This is new for this season - we were approached by Great Barr Photographic Society to “Do Battle” - first year will be at their venue and the following year at Dudley The Great Barr Club, 2-4 Queslett Road, Great Barr, Birmingham. B43 6PL. Start time, arrive at 19:30 for a 19:45 start. Monday 25th November Tal Chohan - “From Sandwell to India” Tal is a wildlife photographer with a passion for Tigers - Big Cat pics for sure. ***Deadline for Exhibition Entries ***Deadline for Print Competition Round 2 DECEMBER Monday 2nd December Print Competition Round2 Judge: John Bissell. ** SATURDAY 7th December Annual Exhibition Judging Judge: Heather Woodhams LBPPA Judging of entries for our Annual Exhibition at The Central Methodist Church 9.45 am. Observers are welcome. Monday 9th December Tony Winfield CPAGB. ** “Introduction to Creative Photography” Tony’s website gallery has an impressive collection of “creative” photographs - this will give us an insight into how he does it. www.tonywinfieldfineartphotography.com Monday 16th December Quiz Night New for this year it’s bit of a social meeting with a quiz - might even be a mince pie or two. 23/12/19 Christmas Break - No Club Meeting 30/12/19 New Year - No Club Meeting JANUARY Monday Mike Edwards ARPS CPAGBAV APBE “More of My AV’s” Mike continues to excel in the world of AV and he will share some of his latest Av’s ***Deadline for PDI Competition Round 2 Monday 13th January Print Competition Round 2 Judge: Robert Ings. ** Saturday 18th January Annual Exhibition Opens Our Annual Exhibition is held at the Dudley Archives and Local History Centre, Tipton Road, DY1 4SQ. Opening times are shown on the Archive website Monday 2oth January John Holt ARPS DPAGB BPE5 "Smethwick International AV 2019" A chance to see the work of photographer from around the world. Monday 27th January Exhibition Presentation Evening Heather Woodhams LBPPA Presentations will take place at the Dudley Archives and Local History Centre. Please arrive 7.30 for 8.00 start. FEBRUARY Monday 3rd February Inter-club Battle Judge: John Haines. ** Our annual battle with Hagley Stourbridge and Wallheath ***Deadline for Print Competition Round 3 Saturday 8th February - Annual Exhibition Closes Monday 10th February Print Competition Round 3 Judge: Graham Walton DPAGB ** Monday 17th February Studio Night 2 Practical portrait night - hone your portrait skills with studio lighting and models supplied. Don’t worry if you’re new to studio photography we have members happy to help out.Setting your camera, directing the model, adjusting and positioning the lights. Bring along your camera! And any props to enhance your shot. Monday Table Top Competition Each member may bring two prints any size, shape, mounted or unmounted. Evening arranged by Gary Jones MARCH Monday 2nd March MCPF Travelling Portfolio A touring show of prints and PDI’s images selected from the 2019 “Photofolio Exhibition”. Monday 9th March My Favourite Photos and AV Members are invited to bring along 5 or 6 PDI’s or prints . They can be a sequence or random images you like and want to share with us. You can give a commentary of the background - how you took it , setting and any post processing. Or if you’ve been dabbling with AV bring them along. ***Deadline for PDI Competition Round 3 Monday PDI Competition Round 3 Judge: David Keith Jones FRPS EFIAP DPAGB. ** Monday 23rd March Andrew Lound “To See The Beginning Of Time” Andrew is a renowned authority on space and astronomy sciences and returns to give us an acclaimed presentation based on the history of astronomy and the Hubble Space Telescope. The presentation is described as breathtaking. Andrew is always popular so don’t be late! Monday 30th March Warren Alani DPAGB ARPS AFIAP BPE4 “Seeing is believing” Warren returns with a selection of his stunning images ** APRIL Monday 6th April Back to Basics 2 An evening of tips and advice based around post processing - members can share their favourite editing tricks and tips. We will also have some tutorial video to share. Monday 13th April Easter Bank Holiday - No Club Meeting Monday 20th April Tony Thomas EFIAP. “Further Along The Road” Tony has a passion for landscapes. ** ***Deadline for Print Competition Round 4 Monday 27th April Print Competition Round 4 Judge: Terry Livesey ** MAY Monday 4th May Studio Night 3 Members Practical portrait night - hone your portrait skills with studio lighting and models supplied. Don’t worry if you’re new to studio photography we have members happy to help out. Setting your camera, directing the model, adjusting and positioning the lights. Bring along your camera! And any props to enhance your shot. Monday 11th May A4 Mono Competition Up to four mounted or unmounted monochrome prints may be entered. Subject must be less than 39” (one meter) from the lens. Members will vote for the winner TUESDAY 12th May Hagley Challenge Hagley, Dudley, Stourport and Bridgenorth Holy Trinity Church Hall, high Street, Wordsley DY8 5RU Monday 18th May Naomi Johnson “Yet More of my World at 15 MPH” Ever popular - with a interesting anecdotes and a great presentation style. 25th May Late May Bank Holiday - No Club Meeting JUNE Monday 1st June My Favourite photo or Av Members Members are invited to bring along 5 or 6 PDI’s or prints . They can be a sequence or random images you like and want to share with us. You can give a commentary of the background - how you took it , setting and any post processing. Or if you’ve been dabbling with AV bring them along. *** Deadline for PDI Competition Round 4 Monday 8th June PDI Competition Round 4 Judge: Ralph Duckett MPAGB APAGB EFIAP ** Monday 15th June Annual General Meeting The final meeting for the season A review of the year, the club financial report and election of officers it’s your chance to have your say. We ask all members to attend your support is essential. M = Club member. ** = Name appears in MCPF list of lecturers and judges. |
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