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Photography News | Issue 65 | photographynews.co.uk
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Morecambe CC Morecambe CC recently received a £2000 grant from the Postcode Community Trust (funded by the People’s Postcode Lottery) for the purpose of purchasing equipment to encourage people in the local area to take better photographs and increase enjoyment of photography. The aim is to introduce practical sessions, talks and demonstrations to the community, open to all, promoting social inclusion and providing learning opportunities for those who might otherwise not have access to them. the opportunity to use photographic equipment can gain access to technology and teaching. photography, learn new skills and form social connections”. It is hoped the sessions will run monthly through this summer.
The first Midland Monochrome national competition is now open for entries, with a closing date of 17 May. It is part of the group of British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE) and has received PAGB Patronage No 2019-25. It will see more than 20 awards being given and seeks to give a broader platform and exposure to monochrome prints. These can be either digital inkjet or traditional silver prints. There are four categories: open mono, portraits and figure studies, scapes and wet prints (which includes silver prints and alternative processes). MidlandMono competition
Parts of Morecambe have high poverty rates, and the project aims to target underprivileged areas, so people who may not previously had
Ellen Bell, Morecambe CC’s chair said: “We hope people from the local area will discover a passion for
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RPS Creative Eye group The Creative Eye’s annual exhibition is on until 22 April at the Wingfield Barns, Church Road, Wingfield, Suffolk IP21 5RA. Admission is free and the galleries are open 11am to 4pm. rps.org
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Melbourn&District PC
Eight members of Melbourn & District PC went on an organised workshop to the Museum of Zoology in April to photograph skeletons. The workshop was hosted by two experienced photographers. Unlike most trips to museums, with such a small group having private access, tripods and lighting were allowed and, where reflections were a problem, large, black sheets were available. The museum contains a fine selection of skeletons, some behind cases and some not. There was ample opportunity to experiment with lighting and composition. The Museum of Zoologyalsocontainsawonderful selection of beautiful shells and butterflies that were also perfect to photograph.
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Melbourn&District PC thanks Sue Jones and Sarah Kelman, the experts on the night. Open to both beginners and experts, Melbourn & District PC meets on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in Foxton, Cambridgeshire.
Leeds PS is holding its annual exhibition from 25 to 27 May in the Loft Space display area of Salts Mill as part of the Saltaire Arts Trail. The exhibition has 80 prints of members’ photographs. The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm each day. Entry is free and visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite image. Leeds PS the oldest organised photographic society in the world, and the meetings are held on Tuesdays in the hall of St. Edmund’s Church in Roundhay, Leeds, starting at 7.30pm. New members of all abilities are made very welcome. Leeds PS
Wokingham and East Berkshire CC is holding its second exhibition on 9May, 12pm to 4pm, to 11 May, 10am to 4pm. The exhibition take place at Wokingham Town Hall and over
150 prints from a broad range of members and in a range of styles will be on show. Admission is free.
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Thanet’s camera club has received some very helpful advice from judges in recent competitions. In March, Malcolm Hardie judged 59 submitted images on the theme of ‘Patterns in Nature’. The overall winner was Cherry Larcombe. InApril, Andy Smithwas the judge for theMick Talbot Trophy on the subject of ‘Close up’. Andy gave his critique on 22 prints and 49 digital images, ranging from flora and fauna to architecture and cars. His eye for detail and succinct comments on each photograph were welcomed by members. After a close-fought contest, Andy selected the best print as ‘Mum’s Gift’ by Laura Drury (pictured right). Isle of Thanet PS
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