Robin Mudge stunned me with what can be achieved with a mobile phone with LIDAR to produce a 3D image of an object or even a whole street which can be viewed later from any direction – not to be confused with that using red and blue glasses. These are early days and resolution is low, a bit like the images from home computers of the early nineties but as the hardware and software catches up with the demand its potential is enormous.
Ashwin – DIG
The Photographic Society of America is one of three established organisations governing the rules for international photographic competitions and exhibitions, globally.
In addition to providing patronage to hundreds of International Salons, awarding distinctions, etc, they also co-ordinate a number of international club competitions. These span both printed images and projected (digital) images across different categories. Each competition is organised into three rounds with clubs submitting either 4 prints from different authors or 6 digital images from different authors. These accrue points; the top two clubs gain promotion to the next tier whilst the bottom clubs are demoted (a bit like the football leagues, “A” being the top division). Top images from each round are then re-judges in an end of year competition to decide the overall individual awards.
Bristol Photographic Society has participated in 5 separate print classes and 3 digital classes in each of the last three years, gaining promotion each time.
Print Classes:
– Large Colour – these are images printed on A3 paper
– Small Colour – these are printed on A4
– Large Monochrome – A3 as above
– Small Monochrome – A4 as above
– Creative / Altered Reality (this section allows your imagination to run wild; anything goes with the exception of AI image generation)
Digital Classes:
– Open Colour
– Open Monochrome
– Open Nature (there are very strict rules to be adhered to regarding animal welfare; human elements are banned (fences, buildings, etc) and you are not allowed to alter the image to enhance it.)
So how are we doing in the 2023-24 season after round 1?
Nature – Digital – Round 1 (Group A)
18th (out of 26) with 60 points – top club on 74 points.
Individual awards:
– Margaret Chambers – HM for Lions interact after mating
Open Colour – Digital – Round 1 (Group D)
3rd (out of 24) with 60 points – top club on 70 points
Individual awards:
– Barry Mead – Merit for Alice
– Andrew Whettam – HM for The Bathing Pool
Open Mono – Digital – Round 1 (Group B)
TOP with 75 points – next club on 73 points
Individual awards:
– Colin Dixon – Merit for Bobbi and her hat
– Derwood Pamphilon – Merit for At a stretch
– Sandie Cox – Merit for Three Zebras
– Barry Mead – HM for Enforcer
– Mike Hall – HM for A walk in the woods
Large Colour Prints
Equal 2nd * with 98 points (leader has 100)
Individual awards:
– Jay Hallsworth – 2nd in with Asian Girl
Large Mono Prints
Equal 3rd with 97 points (leader on 105)
Small Colour Prints
5th with 94 points (leader on 98)
Individual awards:
– Derwood Pamphilon – 3rd with Inverted Y
Small Mono Prints
6th with 95 points (leader on 100)
Creative / Altered Reality Prints
1st with 105 (next highest 98 points.
Individual Awards
– Barry Mead – 1st in Alice
– Mike Martin – 2nd with Dancing with Fire
78th Bristol International Salon of Photography is now open and taking entries.
This year is accepting both Print and PDIs over 6 sections;
Print – Open Colour / Open Monochrome & Nature
PDI – Open Colour / Open Monochrome & Nature
Key Dates
Closing Date: 28 January 2024
Judging: 9-11 February 2024
Results Notification Sent by: 18 February 2024
For more information visit bristolsalon.co.uk and to enter.
The 77th Bristol International Salon of Photography is back! with 6 sections you can to enter into through prints or digital images. For more info, rules and to submit your entires, go to bristolsalon.co.uk.
So make sure you get your images in ASAP as entires closes on the 31 January 2023
Men with beards
BPS have won this year’s WCPF Kingswood Salver, which was judged by Adrian and Jane Lines. 20 clubs competed for this year’s trophy which is for a panel of five prints.
Well done to BPS members: David Alderson, Mike Hall, Mike Martin, Ramesh Chauhan and Barry Mead, with special mention to Mike Hall who’s image Sadhu was awarded the Vivian Croucher Trophy for the best individual print.
Richard Kay – GOLD medal – Blue Morph Arctic Fox in Blizzard
On 6 February, BPS took part in the annual WCPF Interclub Projected Image Competition (DPIC). Following our success is 2021 when we came 1st, we again triumphed and managed to pip Dorchester at the post.
A total of 51 clubs entered and it was a close-run thing, with only 6 points separating the top 3 clubs – but we did it. Overall, we scored 223 points, ahead of Dorchester on 218 and Nomad on 217.
Special praise should go to the following three members who gained individual awards:
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Design elements such as composition, symmetry, and the hero object are important in storytelling because they highlight key themes and emotions. You will learn how colour theory plays a role in this by affecting mood and perception. Together, all these elements create a clear visual language that effectively shares ideas and engages the audience.
This session covers techniques for studio photography, emphasising controlled environments with artificial lighting. It addresses camera settings, lighting arrangements, and posing strategies for various subjects, including portraits and products, alongside a practical session.
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Part 2 – Application of technical fundamentals of photography to nature subjects – build on what you have learned so far. Explore what makes a good nature image, and how to achieve that.
Key photography techniques such as freezing motion, motion blur, panning, and intentional camera movement play a crucial role in capturing dynamic scenes and enhancing visual storytelling.
How to Capture Professional-Looking Photos with Your Mobile Phone
In today’s smartphone era, anyone can become a skilled photographer. By incorporating a few simple tips and tricks, you can elevate your mobile photography expertise and produce stunning images that effectively tell your story.
This session looks at photographic opportunities throughout the day and night. We’ll explore different weather and atmospheric conditions, sunny, cloudy, misty, shadows and shade, interior, early morning, late evening, and into the night finding artificial lighting from buildings, street furniture, adding light with strobes, torches, LEDs, before
rounding up with the night sky, stars, moon, star trails, aurora and ending with a bang capturing fireworks.
To effectively manage depth of field (DoF) and shutter speed, it’s crucial to consider both the subject distance and lens focal length. Analysing images taken during field trips can provide valuable insights into how these factors influence photo composition and overall quality.
Mastering photography requires understanding the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Knowing camera modes like Program (P), Manual (M), and Aperture/Shutter Priority (Av/Tv) allows for effective manipulation of these settings. Practising these concepts will improve your skills in capturing stunning images under different lighting conditions.
An awareness of photography concepts, such as the Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, and symmetry, is essential for creating impactful images. Focusing on your intended subject and leaving out distracting details can dramatically enhance your images. Understanding negative space and balance enhances composition, while Perspective and Viewpoint influence the perception of the subject. Incorporating Depth and Layering adds dimension to photographs. These techniques will be practised in a later session for better understanding.
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