Tenby Camera Club - NEWS

WPF awards presentation

2012-02-20T10:31:00.000-08:00

Jill & Andrew Baxter and Gillian Mackay were presented with their EFIAP/b and AFIAP/CPAGB awards respectavily by Jan Cawley of the Welsh Photographic Federation at this years Ace of Clubs competition.

2011-12-16T03:19:00.000-08:00

Andy Rouse – Fieldcraft Theory Workshop

Andy Rouse is holding a fieldcraft theory workshop at the University of Glamorgan on 26th February, 2012. Learn from one of the best fieldcraft experts in the business in this fun, educational and inspirational workshop. You’ve seen Andy’s multi award winning images over the years, well most are achieved using his fieldcraft experience and sneakiness at getting closer to wildlife. As an added bonus there is an anonymous competition for the best image to a set theme, with the best 10 images being critiqued on screen. A great opportunity for anyone interested in getting better wildlife pictures.

TO BOOK GO TO THE ANDY ROUSE WEBSITE here

Fieldcraft Workshop @ BWC

Wildlife photography is becoming more popular by the day with more and more amateur photographers wanting to become connected with the natural world. I can see why as wildlife photography can be very relaxing and generates a wonderful appreciation of the world around us. The problem with wildlife photography is that it can be very difficult and confusing to know where to start, where to go and what to do. This is the goal of this workshop, to give the beginner a headstart with the basics that you need to know to get started and get wildlife images that you will be proud of.

The key to great wildlife photograph is fieldcraft. You can have all the latest gear, but without good fieldcraft your images will not not do it justice. During this workshop you will learn about where to look for wildlife, how to approach it by using fieldcraft, using hides and camouflage and how to get the best results from your camera. All of these will be illustrated throughout with my images and I will base everything on many case studies showing how I approached each subject. For example I will show how I stalk deer, how I set up hides for garden birds and how to use a car as a hide. We will look at ethics too which is usually overlooked but very important to me. This will not be a technical day so please do not expect to be taught Photoshop or exposure in depth. So as you can see the theoretical part of this workshop will concentrate on the fieldcraft elements of wildlife photography that are sadly often overlooked these days.
The theory part of the workshop will last until approximately 1 pm, depending on questions, then a snack lunch will be served.

During the afternoon your attention will turn to the practical side of photography at the British Wildlife Centre. You will have the opportunity to get some shots of foxes, otters, red squirrels and scottish wildcats. You will be split into three groups and under supervision of a keeper will spend 30-40 minutes on each species. Andy will be around at all times to help you make the most of these opportunities and to help you with your camera. This is a great way of improving your photography.

The workshop will finish at approximately 5 pm.

The Cost

The cost is £99 + VAT per delegate and the workshop will have a maximum of 30 participants, ensuring that you get personal attention. This price includes tea / coffee on arrival and a lunch of sandwiches, soup, crisps and sausage rolls, plus the services of Andy Rouse and the British Wildlife Centre. When you book your place you will receive an email confirmation together with full instructions for the day including what gear to bring. You must bring this confirmation with you on the day.

Focus on Imaging 2012

2011-11-24T02:42:00.000-08:00

FOCUS ON IMAGING is Europe’s biggest annual imaging show, covering all your needs from image capture through to output and beyond. Whether you are a professional image maker or processor, a buyer of image making equipment or materials, a manufacturer or distributor of products or a keen hobbyist, a visit to FOCUS ON IMAGING is a must. It is held at the NEC BIRMINGHAM from 4-7 MARCH 2012. 10am-6pm Sunday, Monday & Tuesday; 10am-5pm Wednesday.

Dave Bolton AWPF

2011-11-20T00:45:00.000-08:00

Newsflash!

At Talbot Green last Sunday, one of Tenby Camera Club members, Dave Bolton has been awarded his Associate of the Welsh Photographic Federation distinction at the assessment day in Talbot Green. There were 19 panels submitted for consideration, and only 8 were chosen. Dave's was one, and he is now an AWPF. The panel consisted of sports photographs of Rugby players.

JOE CORNISH DVD

2011-09-16T03:17:00.000-07:00

Lee Filters is sponsoring Environment Films Ltd’s ‘With Landscape In Mind’ DVD, its both inspirational and educational. It features the photography of leading landscape photographer Joe Cornish on a photographic road trip across the North of England. Please see this PDF file for more information.

Members success at Edinburgh International 2011

2011-07-26T01:45:00.000-07:00

Camera Club members achievements in Edinburgh festival.

Two Tenby and district camera club members have had images accepted in the prestigious Edinburgh Photographic Society International Exhibition of Photography .

Jill Baxter received a Gold Medal for "East Wind" , also gaining an acceptance with "Red". Gillian Mackay also had her image " At Home" accepted.

The Edinburgh Photographic Society International Exhibition of Photography is the oldest continuously running in the world, it is now in its 149th year. Each year a panel of distinguished photographers select new and stunning images from several thousand international entries to provide a show of the finest images. This exhibition is an opportunity to see work by many of the best photographers worldwide. It is on view at the Edinburgh Photographic Exhibition Centre throughout the festival and selection is considered to be a major achievement for any photographer.

EAST WIND

AWARDS FOR THIS SEASON 2010/11

2011-05-14T09:42:00.000-07:00

Photographer of The Year - Paul Richards
Print of The Year - 'Merlin's Breakfast' by Andrew Baxter
Digital Image of The Year - 'Fish In The Sea' by Jill Baxter
Merit Award - Susan McKehon
Best Creative Image - 'The Rejection of Ophelia' by Roy Packer
Best Natural History Image - 'Water Rail' by Paul Richards
Best AV - 'Come Fly With Me' by Tony Charles
Best Panel of Prints - 'Raptors' by Roy Packer
Best Digital Panel - 'Love Around The Rock' by Roy Packer

Information & News

2011-04-26T10:33:00.001-07:00

One of the things I wanted to put in place as Chairman of the T&DCC was for information and news to be easily available to all members.

Well many thanks to JB & IJ for our new website and blog. It really is a big asset. No excuses now for saying " I did not know"

The summer programme is now in place and the winter one almost complete. We have some great speakers and events lined up so we should be in for a great 2011/2012 season. Remember the club needs your images so do enter into the comps and bring them along to the critiques. We have done extremely well in External Competitions and Salons In the past. We have some great new togs so hopefully we can build on the success. So make the most of the Spring & Summer ahead and get those shutters clicking!

Again many thanks to all who help to make the Club so successful .

Looking forward to seeing you all at some of our summer events

Kind regards

Roy Packer
Chairman

Photos from Welsh Salon

2011-04-13T15:40:00.000-07:00

The Welsh Salon of Photography

The 2011 Welsh Salon of Photography Exhibition is now on at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Church Road, Blaenavon, NP4 9AS. It runs from April 9th until May 6th and is open 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. (Closed Mondays). Admission is free.

Gillian Mackay receiving the Rolli Trophy for best colour print.

Jill Baxter & Leigh Woolford (Gwynfa CC) jointly receiving the Gwyn Morgan Trophy for best panel of prints.

SUCCESS AT THE WELSH SALON 2011

2011-04-05T07:34:00.000-07:00

The 2011 Welsh Salon of Photography was selected over the weekend of 19/20 March. The selectors were Leo Rich ARPS DPAGB APAGB EFIAP, Rosie Armes FRPS DPAGB AFIAP BPE*3 and Philippa Wood AWPF, CPAGB, Hon. FWPF. There were 24 clubs from Wales taking part and 145 prints were accepted.

We are very pleased to announce that Gillian Mackay was awarded the best colour print of the exhibition with her image 'Venetian Ferry'. Paul Richards' image 'Pied Flycatchers' was awarded a selectors medal, the choice of judge Rosie Armes. TCC Members had a total of 22 prints & 12 digital images accepted this year a very pleasing result for the club.

Gwynfa Camera Club and Tenby Camera Club shared the Gwyn Morgan Trophy for the best panel of six prints. This is the first time that Tenby have won this trophy and a great honor for the club as we now go on to represent the Welsh Photographic Federation in the PAGB Inter-Club Print championships held at Connahs Quay in October.

VENETIAN FERRY by Gill Mackay

If you ever wondered how the decisions are reached, check out the video below.

HORNBILL WELSH INVITATIONAL CHALLENGE 2011

2011-04-05T07:24:00.000-07:00

Hosted by Neath Photographic Society

Neath Photographic Society is proud to host The Hornbill Welsh Invitational Challenge 2011.
See http://www.neathphotographicsociety.co.uk/ for details.

A New and exciting photographic competition open to all affiliated Welsh Camera Club members. Entering could not be easier; simply download and return the completed entry form with your digital images to Colin Kelly, competition secretary of Neath.

Competition open to all affiliated Welsh Camera Club Members.

Overall winner £200. General theme 'Open'

Closing date for all entries 30th April 2011