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This weekWe are pleased to welcome back toWorcester Colin Trow-Poole FRPS FIPFMPAGB who will share a selection of expertmono prints with us.

A judge, tutor, lecturer and exhibitor, Colinsays:- “I enjoy the simplicity that the blackand white image affords. I believe that byremoving colour, the focus is shifted,distractions are minimized viewersimpressions are altered. My goal, whereverpossible, is to create drama, mood andnarrative power.”

See more of Colin’s work on his website.

Colin Trow-Poole: from series Gallery People

WCC Photonews

Worcestershire Camera Club Editor: w-news@worcscc.uk

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Header: Martin Addison FRPS

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AV GroupNB There is no Thursday meeting this week asDigi Group convened last week.

Welcome and thank you to our new AVco-ordinator Peter Young. We meet forthe first AV session of the new season onThursday 27th September at 7.30 pm atthe Royal British Legion, CornmeadowLane, WR3 7RL.

£2 with refreshments, £1.50 without.Bar also available.

For latest AV news   check out the AVNews website.And see the diary for more on this….

This weekAV GroupStudent lifeWorcester on the run…Competitions & exhibitionsPhotography NewsDiaryLearning - with the RPSLearning - with Permajet AcademyCommercial/Other

AV GroupWhether you are recycling your old photos,or creating something new, putting an AVtogether is a way of bringing new life toyour photography practice.

Creating an AV is both challenging andrewarding. It requires not only goodphotographs but an understanding of howto sequence your material for maximumimpact on the viewer. You have to considerboth the technical aspects as well as theability to offer a point of view or tell a story.There are several different types of AV, andeach will inspire you to think differentlyabout the photographs you take.

The term ‘story’ is over-used and misusedby many photographers. It’s rare that asingle picture ‘tells a story’. A picture mayoffer ambiguity and leave you guessing, butit’s unlikely to tell a meaningful story. Whatmakes this difficult for us is that eventhough we are surrounded by examples ofgood storytelling, the better the tale theless likely we are to pay attention to itsstructure – we get ‘sucked in’ and don’tnotice. So now is the time to stand back andconsider your photos in a different way.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Come along on 27th September!Peter Young

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Student life

Over the past two meetings, it has been great to catch up with somany members and see how the club has continued to grow overthe past season. Although I am unable to attend most clubmeetings, I do my best to keep up to date on all the activity in thePhotonews. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulatethe many members on their numerous successes and rememberthose we have sadly lost over the summer.

This week, I am due to start my third and final year studyingBA(Hons) Press & Editorial Photography at Falmouth Universityin Cornwall. Over the past year, I have been busy working on arange of projects including photographing the Bloodhoundsupersonic car trials in Newquay, the International Mining Gamesnear Camborne, the Falmouth Classics boat festival and many

other client commissions.

I have recently completed a project which involved creating avideo advert for the Seahawk Gliding Club based at RNASCuldrose in Cornwall. In addition to filming and editing, I havebeen fortunate to have been able to learn to glide and try aerialphotography in powered aircraft over the Lizard peninsula. I reallyenjoyed learning about multimedia and it is an area of visualcommunication I wish to explore further in the future.

In January, I became a Student Ambassador for the university whichhas involved a range of paid duties including helping to run opendays and campus tours, making sales calls, attending educationfairs in Birmingham and Bangor and photographic commissions forthe sales team. I have recently been promoted to a Senior StudentAmbassador and will be responsible for the Institute ofPhotography’s Ambassadors and events.

In June, I finished a six-month part-time work placement withSouth West News Service, the largest independent news agencyin the country that supplies editorial copy, photographs and videoto a range of clients. The aim was to investigate and reflect on thestrategies used by SWNS in connecting with audiences andcritically evaluate the professional practices of one of theorganisation’s staff photographers based in Plymouth.

As many of you have noticed, I no longer require a crutch whenwalking. Although I recovered from my hip replacement after afew months, the foot drop condition caused by some nervedamage during the surgery has taken longer. In fifteen months, Ihave gained two thirds of the range of movement in my footwhich is enough for steady walking and most activities. The nerveis expected to fully recover with time and exercise.

I am very much looking forward to starting my final year andcontinuing to develop my practical, research, and professionalskills in photography. My time at university has taught me how tocapture a range of press and editorial subjects for all the publishedmediums including newspapers, magazines and the web. Once Igraduate from Falmouth in July, I am hoping to pursue a career inphotojournalism after reflecting on my photographic practices andstudying the practices of others in the press industry. Despite thedecline of daily newspapers, I believe the need for the news,current affairs and stories of interest is stronger than ever as thepublic’s needs evolve, in addition to online access becomingeasier and more popular.

I hope everyone enjoys the new season ahead and look forward toreturning to the club at Christmas.

Max WillcockSeahawk Gliding ClubInstagram

See more of Max’s images on thefollowing pages.

WCC member Max Wilcock has been very busy! We congratulate him on his achievements  and wish him well in his final year at Uni.

BLOODHOUND SSC driver Andy Green

Swede Sawing at the International Mining Games

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Mucking  at the International Mining Games

Falmouth Remembrance Sunday

Woolacombe Beach

Images: Max Wilcock

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James Bond 007 Quantum Fragrance

Falmouth Community Fire StationAnnual Fireworks

Noise Pollution Music Event

Max Willcock

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Worcester on the run…

Bob   Oakley CPAGB was outand about for the WorcesterHalf-Marathon and 10k run atthe  weekend.

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Bob Oakley  CPAGB

Bob wasn’t the only WCCmember hunting the shots…

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Competitions & exhibitionsBPE

Dingwall 2018  Deadline 30 September.

24th Shrewsbury Open 2018. Closes 29September. Online entry here.

Guernsey closes 25 October.

Frome (Wessex) Salon now open. Closes 28October.

Bebington 2019 closes 14 November.

ND Awards close 23 September. (Fee)

British Life Photography Awards (fee)Closes 29 September 2018.

EEF Celebrating Everyday Manufacturingcloses 30 Sept.  Email for  locations.

Dates for the diaryMartin Fry reminds us:-22 & 23 September 9.30am to 5.30pmRPS AV INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALThe Biennial Royal Photographic SocietyAudio Visual Festival. A uniqueopportunity to see audio-visuals from 13countries worldwide as they are shown ona film screen and judged by aninternational jury. Venue: 1914 CentenaryHall Theatre, Dean Close PreparatorySchool, Lansdown Road, Cheltenham,Gloucs, GL51 6QS UK.    Tickets for theSaturday or Sunday Projection sessionsincluding coffee/tea can be bought on theday at reception (£20) or pre-booked at aspecial  price of £17 via the website.

22 & 23 September. Wars of the Roses!Joust and Battle, Avoncroft.  Living history.

23 September Shooting the Moon atBirmingham Botanical Gardens.

22 & 23 September Pistons & Props.

26 September Understanding abstract ArtBooking required. Ashmolean, Oxford.

29 & 30 September Cotswolds AirportRevival Festival Fly-in days.

Shape of Light, Tate Modern, to 14October.  Curator’s Tour 8 October.

17 October Societies' RoadshowNorthampton, free masterclasses. Booking.

17 October Photography and WellbeingLudlow Methodist Church 7:30 pm Freeentry. Refreshments. “A connection with a world I do not feel part of.”

Paul Sanders opens the evening at 7:30pmand an exhibition of his work opens at thePhoto Space  from mid-day on Wednesday,17 October. Paul was Picture Editor of theTimes. His speciality is long exposurephotography, which works as a form oftherapy & relaxation. He is a regularcontributor to national media   and travelswidely to give workshops, includingCharlie Waite's "Light and Land" series. Alsojoining us are Jan Williams and ChrisTeasdale. Together they are The CaravanGallery. They will talk about a communityproject we are proposing in Ludlow.

European Historic Houses closes 30September.

Win Camera Jungle vouchers. Closes 30September.

AAP magazine Shapes. Closes 30 Sept.

3rd Campina 2018 (PSA recognition)

TPA Urban Vista - win a scanner.

BHI A Moment in Time - closes 28 October.

PAGB Masters of Print closes 20 October.

Mono fans  try this… 18 Nov deadline. Orthe Societies’ mono. 30 Nov.

Historic POTY closes 14 October.     SeeFlipboard mag for 2017 winners' gallery.

Photography NewsIssue 59 now out.

Jim Hawkins, BBC Radio Shropshire, will bewith us and will interview Paul, Jan andChris on stage before opening up for a Q&Awith the audience.The evening is of interest to anyoneinterested in the mental and physicalwellbeing of our community - health careprofessionals, carers, people receiving orneeding help, volunteers andphotographers.

We will formally launch our charity: thePhoto Space Charity Photography andWellbeing. Its purpose is to usephotography to help people who are illand/or need to keep well. So many visitorsto the Photo Space gallery have talkedabout how photography has been a"lifeline" to them. If photography has workedfor them, can it help others? We believe it can.We are working with MIND, Social Services,GP centres, therapists, voluntary groups andothers, to identify people who may benefit.Our model can, with time, be rolled outmore widely to other areas of the country.

Take a bow… Ruth Bourne LRPS

Commercial/Other

Dear Worcestershire Camera Club,

I'm emailing you from Penda Trust, a South African non-profit that uses photography as atool to generate positive change. One of our programs is Ibali Photo Collective, aphotography workshop program with high school kids in underprivileged areas of CapeTown.We're always looking for (second-hand) cameras for our students, so if any of themembers of your photo club have any old cameras lying around that they're happy todonate, we'd love to put them to good use! We are happy to pay for any shipping costs. \Warm wishes from Cape Town,Alberto GiammatteiFundraising and marketing intern, Penda Trust    Email

PS. If you're ever keen for a photo tour or photo safari, we can arrange group discounts orcustomised trips for you at Penda Photo Tours. Let us know if you'd like furtherinformation!

Learning - with the RPSDigital photography: creating and sharing

better images

This well-received short course is acollaboration between the RPS and theOpen University. The next  course starts on20 October and Registration closes04/10/18 (places subject to availability). The course will develop your technical andvisual skills as you learn the principles ofdigital photography and image editing. Youwill join a vibrant and supportive onlinecommunity in which you can develop yourphotographic skills. Weekly hands-onassignments allow you to practise the skillsyou learn.

The course is suitable if you are completelynew to photography and it does not assumeany knowledge of photographic techniquesor digital photo-editing skills. It will alsoappeal if you are an amateur photographerwanting to top up your skills and be part ofan online community sharing and improvingyour photographs. The course assumes thatyou might be fairly new to computing but

are not a complete beginner. You should beable to use your computer to save andlocate files, install software and accesswebsites.Module details.Study materials and requirements.

Online Macro workshopThis is an on-demand digital workshopwhich you can watch from your computer,phone or tablet. It is ideal if you want togain valuable insight and skills in macro andart photography including concepts,lighting, equipment, technique and postprocessing. More information.

Shooting a seaside photo-storyLlandudno, 22 September.   This course issuitable for those who have a good workingknowledge of their camera regardingshutter speeds, aperture and ISO settings.

How to Photograph Vintage Cars29 September. You will get the opportunityand guidance to shoot all the action duringPrescott Long Course Hill Climb, Gloucs.

Working with Liquid EmulsionsDarkroom prints on hand-coated paper

29 September, Chester. The process is verysimilar to ordinary darkroom printing.Negatives are placed in an enlarger andprojected onto photographic paper which isdeveloped in the usual manner. Thedifference is that the light-sensitive paper isprepared by hand. Light-sensitive liquid isapplied to watercolour paper, usually bybrushing the mixture on. The paper is driedbefore being used as stated above. Theunique, tactile quality of these prints issomething to see!

Introduction to your Digital Camera6 October. For those with a digital SLRcamera who wish to learn about F-stops,shutter speeds, ISO settings, compositionand creative picture taking. Please note thatthis course is specifically designed forDigital SLR cameras, however should youwish to use a compact digital camera thenplease contact liz@rps.org

Learning - with Permajet AcademyMartin Addison FRPS and Clive Haynes  FRPS are both tutors with Permajet. Keep an eye out for workshops of interest with them andothers on the Permajet  Academy website.  We are, of course, fortunate to have so much of their time in club activities!

NB All information in PhotoNews is provided in good faith. Inclusion in the WCC newsletter does not imply endorsement.Members are advised to apply due diligence when following up any links.

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