Photography News 06

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You’re still telling it like it is… Your feedback on… PN&fluffybunnies

“Judges in competitions do not encourage deviation from the generally accepted ‘fluffy bunny sunny landscape’ norms. Judges need to promote creativity and stretch people’s imaginations through themediumof photography. It is noticeable that members are adverse to street photography and photojournalism where they must interact with the subjects being photographed. I am currently a club chairman and have tried to change attitudes within the club but have sadly made little progress due to the very entrenched conservative views of a majority of the members. I have seen numerous prospective younger (under 50) club members put off joining for the very reasons expressed by Del Barrett in Issue 3. “The membership is falling as members leave or die and there is a lack of new younger members to bring new ideas and energy into the club. As of next month I will no longer be chairman and I am moving away from the area, and will give serious consideration to not joining another camera club but making far greater use of the web and social media for my photography.” Fred Dawson, Malden Camera Club Ed: It’s disheartening to hear that someone has tried to move the club forward only to be stifled and ultimately defeated. Have you tried to take on the ‘establishment’ and run into a similar brick wall, or have you moved your club forward? Please email your stories to opinion@photography-news.co.uk.

“Congratulations on the first few issues of PN . I picked up the first issue at my camera club and keep a lookout each month for the next issue. I particularly enjoy the camera reviews – they’re just the kind of detailed, thorough tests that enthusiasts like me can get their teeth into. I’ve also enjoyed the insights into the judging process in the Before the Judge articles. It’s good to know what’s actually going through the minds of judges when they look at competition entries, and reassuring to hear how much thought and commitment goes into it – from some judges at least! I’ll take some of the tips on board next time I’m submitting an image.” Mike Allen

PN is excellent with a great range of articles and it focuses onwhat clubs are trying to do AndrewEvans, president-elect, ChesterfieldPhotographic Society

“ PN is a very good read.” Terry Draper, Rushcliffe Photographic Society

“The members love it and it’s very popular.” Ashley Franklin, Derby City Photographic Club

“We love it; it’s an enjoyable read and full of useful information.” David and Sharon Barton, publicity officer and treasurer, Crewe Photographic Society

It’s like amagazine in a bigger format, and it’smuchmore than just a free newspaper Derek Lemarchand, Newent andDistrict CameraClub

“It’s so popular, it’s a bit of a bun fight when PN arrives because we have over 100 members so you may have to wait to read it, but it’s worth the effort.” L to R: Jed Wee, Stephen Bell and Ian Stafford, Durham Photographic Society

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Photography News | Issue 6