Club Meeting 24th September 2008

26 members attended our first meeting of the winter programme.

Welcomed by our president, Michael Voice he then announced the public choice of photographs displayed at the exhibition last week, they were Ian Whittaker,Kathryn Carter and Tim Nicols.

Introducing professional photographers Richard Jemison and Nigel Whitfield who gave us a preview of the photographs in their third book " Teesway 199 " a journey by the River Tees. 70 excellent photos, an eclectic mix of superb landscapes,ancient artifacts and other images in which they applied an unconventional photographic approach. Combined with a robust narrative, technical tips and audience participation it was a first class start to our season. I might even open my wallet for this book...

Members then enjoyed a tasty finger buffet while chatting and paying subscriptions.

Next Monday there is a Practical Camera evening, a chance to make better use of your own camera by questioning the experts....7 30pm at the Hugh Ripley Hall, all welcome.
More details just phone 01765604353 or check out our excellent website http://www.riponphotographic.co.uk

JAMES GRIFFIN

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External Competition, The Urban Photographer of the Year 2007

CB Richard Ellis, International Property Agents have launched a new competition – The Urban Photographer of the Year 2007 “Cities at Work”.

This exciting competition is open to members of the public, both professional and amateur photographers aged 16 years and older. You can find out more information on www.citiesatwork.co.uk.

There are 27 prizes in total, one for each of the 24 hours in a day and the top 3 prizes. The Urban Photographer of the Year will be jetting away to Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains for a photo safari for two.

The competition closes on 14th December with the winners to be announced in the New Year. All winning photographs will be presented as part of an Urban Photography of the Year exhibition which will be unveiled at the Tate Gallery in Liverpool, the exhibition will subsequently be toured across the UK.

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RCPS in now on FaceBook

Ripon City Photographic Society now has a page on Facebook.
Its an ideal place to share links, hints and information on photography and the club.

Sign up to Facebook if you haven't already and pop along and start sharing your photographic knowledge.

Link to our group on Facebook

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Annual Exhibition 2007 outcome.

Last weekend Ripon Photographic society held their annual Exhibition. 295 visitors enjoyed viewing 320 images in print or digital.

The portrait booth was very popular, with many visitors buying extra prints for relatives. After viewing all, they were able to sit down and enjoy a digital demonstration on editing and refresh themselves with tea and biscuits.

Photo shows the Mayor of Ripon, Councillor Andrew Williams presenting member Ms Nancy Trotter with the Windsor cup for best portrait, looking on is the society President Michael Voice.

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Club Competitions for 2007 and 2008 session

Either bring in them in on a disk on the Monday night or email them to Sarah here ripon.cps@googlemail.com

Square Format Competition
Hand in 1st October 2007 - Judged 15th October 2007
Open topic but prints, digital and slides must be in square format.

Creative (Open) Competition
Hand in 22nd October 2007 - Judged 5th November 2007
Creative use of traditional film techniques or using digital techniques

Natural History Competition
Hand in 5th November 2007 - Judged 19th November 2007
Natural History photography depicts untamed animals and uncultivated plants in a natural habitat.

Sport & Photojournalism and Portrait Competition
Hand in 26th November 2007 - Judged 10th December 2007
Portrait (People and figure studies) shall include figure studies, groups of a portrait nature and animal portraits.
Sport & Photojournalism Shall be any photograph that could be used as an informative picture in a journal publication and sports being any photograph connected with sport.

Presidents Competition
Hand in 7th January 2008 - Judged 21st January 2008
Topic to be decided

Black & White Competition
Hand in 4th February 2008 - Judged 18th February 2008
Print or digital image must be black and white.

Pictorial Competition
Hand in 3rd March 2008 - Judged 17th March 2008
Our current definition of pictorial is "Shall be any photograph which the author would place on a wall for public viewing"

More details in Competition Glossary and in Competition Rules

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Programme Autumn 2007 and Spring 2008

Autumn 2007

September 24th	LECTURE (with nibbles)	“Tees Way 199” Richard Jemison and Nigel Whitfield
October 1st	PRACTICAL	Ask The Experts – Camera Practical (bring your camera & ask those questions you have been too embarrassed to) Entries for Square Format competition
October 8th	EXCHANGE	The Hague
October 15th	COMPETITION	Square Format (Open) Judge:
October 22nd	PRACTICAL	Portraits Richard Egan (plus model)
October 29th	LECTURE	“Gulf War” Rob Wood
November 5th	COMPETITION & Raffle Draw	Creative (Open) Judge: Patrick Couzens Entries for Natural History competition
November 12th	PRACTICAL	Photoshop Christmas Cards/Calendars
November 19th	COMPETITION	Natural History Judge:
November 26th	LECTURE	“Press Photography” Malcolm Clarke Entries for Sport & Photojournalism/Portrait comp.
December 3rd	PRACTICAL	Selecting Images & Mounting Prints
December 10th	COMPETITION	Sports & Photojournalism/Portrait Judge:
December 17th	PARTY NIGHT	Quiz/Food (tickets to be purchased in advance)
December 24th	NO MEETING
December 31st	NO MEETING

Spring 2008

January 7th	X FACTOR	Club Night Entries for President’s competition
January 14th	EXCHANGE	Berwick
January 21st	COMPETITION	President’s Competition Subject Food, Panel of Three Images Judge: Michael Voice
January 28th	PRACTICAL	Black & White (what makes a good picture and conversion in photoshop) David Morland
February 4th	LECTURE	“Natural History” Michael Palmer Michael has 400+ slides to show us! Entries for Monochrome competition
February 11th	HALF TERM – NO MEETING
February 18th	COMPETITION	Monochrome competition (subject: open) Black & White, Sephia and Duo Toned images. Judge: David Morland
February 25th	LECTURE	"Hong Kong” by Andrew Linscott entries for Pictorial competition
March 3rd	PRACTICAL	Model Night The ladies have asked to come back!
March 10th	COMPETITION	Pictorial Subject: Seasons Judge:
March 17th	AGM	Annual General Meeting
March 24th	Easter Monday No Meeting	No Meeting
March 31st	DINNER & PRIZE PRESENTATION

How to contact us

HOW TO CONTACT US
Club Position	Name	Contact Details
President	Michael Voice	Email Michael.Voice@rdyo.nestle.com
Secretary	JAMES GRIFFIN	Email jimandbetty4@btinternet.com
Treasurer	Andrew Linscott	Email aelinscott@aol.com
Web Master	Alastair Montgomery	Email rcc@montgomery.me.uk
Competition Secretary	Sarah Harrison	Email ripon.cps@googlemail.com

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Garden Photographer of the Year 2008 Competition

31 August 2007

To UK Camera Clubs

Dear Secretary,

We are now calling for entries for Garden Photographer of the Year 2008. This exciting competition is open to all photographers and not only will winners qualify for up to £10 000 worth of cash and prizes, but they will also have their photographs displayed amongst the botanical delights of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, London in the summer of 2008.

Special Camera Club Offer
Free lecture for your camera club from leading photographer Clive Nichols

Entrants uploading pictures by 30th September 2007, will have the chance to win a free* lecture from leading professional photographer, Clive Nichols, for their camera club. Entrants should go to www.gpoty.org and follow the instructions to upload their pictures.

At the checkout page, they should enter the special promotional code, CCCN0907 in order to qualify.

Clive Nichols will then choose his personal favourite. The winner will receive a lecture from Clive Nichols for his/her Camera Club. (All photographs including the winning image entered in this offer will go forward to the main competition judging in the normal way).

When entering descriptive information about your shot, Camera Club members are encouraged to write brief details about their Camera Club.
(Professional photographers wishing to photograph at Kew Gardens should contact pr@kew.org to obtain a photography permit.)

We also have promotional posters available; you can download one from our special download page

Or alternatively, if you would like flyers for your members, please FIRST 'reply' to this message and then fill in your details on this form; send the complete message to press@gpoty.org

Camera Club
Your name
Postal address
Postcode
Poster or flyers or both?

We wish you the best of luck with your entries! Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like any more information.

Yours faithfully,
Mary Denton
Press Officer
Garden Photographer of the Year
Telephone: +44 (0)1295 71228
Email: press@gpoty.org
www.gpoty.org
www.kew.org

*This offer covers Clive Nichols’ time, but the winning Camera Club will be asked to cover travel expenses to the club location, and if necessary, subsistence expenses.

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Photographic Exhibition 2007 15th & 16th September

RCPS Photographic Exhibition 2007
Sponsored by Ripon Interiors

Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon
Directions to hall

September 15th and 16th 2007

Open from 9.30am to 4.00pm

Admission Free

Digital Photographic Demonstrations

Quality Family Portraits Available from £10

Pictures will be on sale

Refreshments Available

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