Cheam Camera Club End of Season Review 2015 - 2016 From the Editor Jonathon Bartle explains why he has prepared this Review:
This time last year I hadn’t been a member of a camera club, but was aware of their existence because a good friend kept telling me about how much he enjoyed his local photographic society. I could also see how his photography skills had improved so I decided to follow his lead. Mentioning my plans to my neighbour, we agreed to investigate. In September last year, Gerald Sorenti and I found ourselves being enthusiastically welcomed into Cheam Camera Club. We were encouraged to sit in the front row of the first colour print competition of the season and were amazed! Watching the succession of stunning photographs, we wondered whether we were capable of such a standard. Certainly I wouldn’t be putting forward any of my images until I was much better – or so I thought! In the following weeks I became so enthused that my family, friends and colleagues were bombarded with tales from the Club and attempts to describe the astounding images that I had seen. The Club members have been welcoming and supportive; so much so that I was persuaded to enter images into the projected digital image competition. I was hooked! During the season I have enjoyed the friendliness and helpfulness of the members and presenters, my photography has progressed, and the various social events have been great fun and rewarding. The Club’s web site and Facebook pages provide excellent channels to showcase some of our fine work and activities at the Club. Nevertheless I thought that a more tangible, printable document could be an additional way to share news and images with our members (electronically or printed). Additionally it could be emailed to local blog sites and libraries to promote our Club more widely and perhaps help increase our membership, as well as benefit those members who may miss meetings or not have access to the web. I mentioned this idea to our Chairman and he encouraged me to prepare an end-of-season review. With considerable help from others, here is the Cheam Camera Club 2015-16 Review. If the members are supportive, starting from the 2016-17 season, I will start publishing a newsletter, probably every two months. More details are on the back page, but I will need help from others. I believe that such a newsletter can benefit our members and help to raise our profile. I hope you agree.
Contents From the Editor .................................................. 1 A message from the Chairman .......................... 2 Club Competition – Projected Digital Images..... 3 Club Competition – Colour Prints ....................... 8 Club Competition – Mono Prints ...................... 18 Annual Exhibition ............................................. 26 Photographer of the Year ................................. 30 End of Season Walk......................................... 39 The Summer Barbecue .................................... 41 Events of Interest ............................................. 42 2016-17 Club Programme ................................ 43 2016-17 Newsletter .......................................... 44 About the Club and Contacts ........................... 44
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End of Season Review - July 2016
A message from the Chairman At the Club’s Annual General Meeting on 25 May Michael Butcher reflected on the 2015/16 season so far: This has been a mixed year. Despite a drop in membership, the Club is in a strong position. Club nights are well attended by enthusiastic members. Of course Andy Tijou will be missed greatly; he was a tower of strength in technical matters and we wish him well in Southend. I start by making another appeal to the membership to fill the vacant roles of Vice Chairman, FSLPS Representative and Social Secretary. These are important roles within the Club and it is vital to fill them. The FSLPS role in particular provides an excellent opportunity for you to see a far wider variety of work than is shown on a Club night. Some of us think that the quality of work produced by clubs within the FSLPS is often superior to that seen within the SPA. The representative’s role is, in the main, administrative, working alongside the Selection Committee, which is responsible for selecting the panels of work for the Club’s competition entries. The role involves a lot of organising and some travel on competition evenings. Unfortunately if a volunteer does not step forward the Club will have to consider withdrawing from the FSLPS. I am sorry that Carole Baker will step back from for her role as Social Secretary from the end of the season. She has organised some excellent events for members and kept us up to date with events, both local and national. I thank her for her energy and imagination. I was disappointed at our lack of involvement at the Belmont Festival. This was an opportunity to promote the Club within the local area, and to fulfil the commitment we made in support of our successful application for a Lottery grant. I encourage you to look for opportunities for outreach to the community, as well as to promote the Club and encourage new members to join. As you know, the 2016/17 season will be my last as Chairman and it is crucial to appoint a Vice-Chairman who can work alongside me, learning the ropes and deputising when I am away. I particularly thank Moira Taylor, Michael Nightingale and Marian Guess for kindly standing in during my occasional absences during the 2015/16 season. Nevertheless I am pleased to report that there have been positives during the season. The Club reached the finals of the FSLPS colour print competition, coming a close second to Beckenham. Nishi Sharma has taken on the role of SPA representative and has made a solid start. I should also thank Nishi for his admirable work on the website and his support of Carole in developing the Club’s Facebook page. I also thank Colin Churcher for stepping in to run the PDI competition when the then Digital Team Leader resigned early in the season. Subsequently Elvio Morcillo kindly agreed to take on the role permanently. He has a good team around him, as was shown by the successful running of the remaining rounds of the PDI competition. Once again the New Year dinner in Ashtead was well received and well attended. I thank Marian Guess and the Programme Committee for having produced another excellent programme for the season and I remind you that Marian always welcomes ideas for future programmes. The Club has been fortunate to receive a legacy from Susan Hill’s estate. Her family has asked for it to be spent on a suitable trophy as an annual award in Susan’s memory. Remembering Susan’s great encouragement for beginners, among her many other attributes, the Committee has decided to institute the Susan Hill Award for Newcomer of the Year. It will be awarded with the other trophies at the annual presentation evening in December to a member of not more than two full seasons. It will recognise that member’s progress as a photographer and contribution to the life of the Club. The balance of the legacy will be used to buy a replacement laptop. I have many colleagues to thank for their support and advice. First I wish to thank the Club President, Moira Taylor, for her support and wise advice. Also my thanks go to the Vice Presidents, Trevor Burton and Derek Hyde, for their continued interest. Trevor is the unsung hero at the Club, always doing the unexciting but vital work behind the scenes that many members do not see. I also thank my fellow Committee members for their support over the year. On behalf of the Club I thank the Selection Committee for their hard work, and in particular those three members (Margot Baker, John Hallam and Moira Taylor) who are standing down. I remind you that the Selection Committee can only work with what material they have available and I appeal to members to make sure they give that Committee their best work. There are other people worthy of special praise. The efforts of Kevin Austin as Internal Print Competition Co-ordinator and Michael Nightingale as New Members and Publicity Officer have made an important contribution to the success of the Club. I also want to thank Debbie Arnell for her care and elbow grease in preparing the Club’s trophies. Lastly I applaud the many Club members who served on the tea trolley and made an effort to put away chairs and help with the preparation of print racks and other kit on Club evenings. Many hands did indeed make light work!
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Club Competition – Projected Digital Images The Projected Digital Image (PDI) competition comprises six rounds each with a maximum of two images per member. There are two categories: advanced and standard.
2015/16 Results for PDI - Advanced Category Round
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date
28 Oct
9 Dec
20 Jan
17 Feb
13 Apr
11 May
Judge
David Eastley LRPS (SPA)
Royston Williamson (SPA)
Marcus ScottTaggart (SPA)
David Smith (SPA)
Bob Turner FRPS (SPA)
Sheena Rogers
Author ê
Image è
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Total
2
Kevin Austin
9
9.5
10
10
8
10
10
9.5
8
7.5
8.5
10
110
Martina Bennellick
8.5
10
8
10
9
7.5
9
9
10
9
8.5
9.5
108
Gary Weaving
6.5
8
10
8.5
10
7.5
8.5
8.5
10
8
10
9.5
105
Marian Guess
10
8.5
8.5
8
8
8
9
8.5
9
10
8.5
9
105
Penny Anderson
8.5
9
8
9
10
6.5
8.5
10
8.5
8
9
10
105
Trevor Walker
8.5
8
10
8
8.5
7
8
10
8
9
9.5
8.5
103
Anthony Free
8.5
8
8.5
9
7
8.5
9.5
9
7.5
10
8.5
8.5
102.5
Colin Churcher
7
10
8.5
7.5
9
8
7.5
8.5
8
8
10
10
102
Keith Wellbelove
6.5
9
9.5
8
7.5
9.5
8.5
9
6.5
7
8.5
10
99.5
Elvio Morcillo
7.5
7.5
10
7.5
8.5
8
8
7.5
8.5
7.5
8.5
10
99
David Wilkinson
8
7.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8
8.5
8
7
9
8.5
8.5
98.5
Glyn Davies
7.5
8.5
8.5
7
9
7
9.5
8.5
8
7
8.5
9
98
Howard Martin
8
7.5
7
8
8
7
8.5
8.5
8
8
8.5
10
97
Karen Begg
7
7
7
8.5
9.5
8
7.5
9
7
7.5
8.5
8.5
95
Susan Leathers
7
8.5
8.5
8
8.5
7
8
7
8
7.5
9
8
95
Margot Baker
9
6.5
8
7
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
6.5
6
7.5
8
92.5
8.5
7.5
8.5
8.5
Nigel Dixon
8.5
7
8.5
9.5
8
9
Michael Nightingale
8
9.5
7.5
7.5
6.5
6.5
7.5
6
Ruth Peploe
6.5
7
8
6.5
Sharon Thomas
8.5
7.5
8.5
10
Graeme Wales
8
7.5
66.5 62.5 41.5 34.5 15.5
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End of Season Review - July 2016 More images from the 2015-16 PDI Advanced Category:
African Elephants Play Fighting by Martina Bennellick
The Hut by Kevin Austin
Cheetah in the early morning light by Martina Bennellick
Stump Puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme) by Penny Anderson
Golden Evening by Gary Weaving
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End of Season Review - July 2016
In The Subway by Marian Guess
Birdcage by Trevor Walker
Anthropomorphic Rock Formation, Utah by Anthony Free
Orange Glow by Keith Wellbelove Sunrise at Richmond Park by Colin Churcher
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End of Season Review - July 2016 2015/16 Results for PDI - Standard Category Round
1
2
3
4
5
6
Date
28 Oct
9 Dec
20 Jan
17 Feb
13 Apr
11 May
Judge
David Eastley LRPS (SPA)
Royston Williamson (SPA)
Marcus ScottTaggart (SPA)
David Smith (SPA)
Bob Turner FRPS (SPA)
Sheena Rogers
Author ê
Image è
Total
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Jonathon Bartle
8
7.5
9.5
10
8.5
10
10
9.5
8
8
7.5
9
105.5
Carole Baker
8.5
7.5
9.5
8
10
10
9
8
6.5
7
10
10
104
Gerald Sorenti
8.5
8.5
10
8
9
7.5
8.5
8
10
8.5
8.5
8
103
Lawrence Howes
8
7
8.5
8.5
9
9
7
8
9
8
8
8
98
Michael Leonard
7.5
10
8
9
8
9.5
8
7.5
7
7.5
7.5
7.5
97
8.5
7.5
8
8
8.5
9.5
96
7.5
7
8
7.5
77
7.5
7.5
69.5
Debbie Arnell
7
7
8.5
8
8
7.5
Val Green
7.5
8.5
8
8.5
7.5
7
Chris Townley
9.5
8
7.5
8
7.5
Graham Head
7.5
9
8.5
7.5
8.5
9
8
Michael Barker-Hemings
9.5
8
8.5
8.5
10
9
Carole Molyneux-Roberts
10
8
8
7
8.5
9
Andrew Tijou
9
10
8.5
8
Simon Smith
7.5
7.5
7.5 8.5
Peter Carsons
66.5 8.5
62 50.5 35.5 15
7
6.5
Looming Walkie Talkie Building by Jonathon Bartle
Cheam Camera Club:
6.5
13.5
Otterly Besotted by Jonathon Bartle
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End of Season Review - July 2016 More images from the 2015-16 PDI Standard Category:
Don’t Let Go by Carole Baker
Shopping In The Rain by Gerald Sorenti
A Glass Face by Michael Leonard
Cheam Camera Club:
Stall holder by Lawrence Howes
Fishing Boats by Debbie Arnell
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Club Competition – Colour Prints The Colour Print competition comprises four rounds each with a maximum of two images per member. There are three categories: advanced, intermediate and standard.
2015/16 Results for Colour Print - Advanced Category Round
1
2
3
4
Date
16 Sep Roger Mendham (SPA) 1 2 9 8.5
11 Nov Andy Smith (FSLPS) 1 2 9 9.5
3 Feb Mick White (FSLPS) 1 2 9.5 10
9 Mar Gerald Kitiyakara (SPA) 1 2 9.5 10
Judge Author ê Image è Kevinê Austin
Total
75
Martina Bennellick
8.5
9.5
10
9
10
9.5
8.5
9.5
74.5
Penny Anderson
8.5
10
8.5
10
9
10
9
8.5
73.5
Gary Weaving
9.5
10
9
10
8.5
8.5
8
9
72.5
David Wilkinson
8.5
8.5
7.5
9
9
9.5
7
10
69
Alister Heath
7.5
10
8.5
9.5
9
8.5
7
8
68
Marian Guess
7
10
9
9
8.5
8
8
8.5
68
Margot Baker
7.5
8.5
8.5
8
8.5
7.5
10
7.5
66
Keith Wellbelove
8.5
7.5
8.5
8.5
8
0
7.5
8.5
57
Graeme Wales
9.5
9
9.5
9
9.5
8.5
55
9
10
Trevor Walker
19
Impending Storm by Kevin Austin
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Lindisfarne Shorescape by Kevin Austin
Rush Hour In The Mara by Martina Bennellick
Backwater by Gary Weaving
Derelict Corner by Penny Anderson
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Castle Stalker by Graeme Wales
Amazon Milk Frog by Penny Anderson
On The South Bank by Marian Guess
Blackpool by Graeme Wales Autumn Rose by Marian Guess
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End of Season Review - July 2016
After Ophelia by Gary Weaving
First Bend Battle by David Wilkinson
Embrace by Keith Wellbelove
Cheam Camera Club:
Geraniums in the window by Margot Baker
The Bassist by Keith Wellbelove
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End of Season Review - July 2016 2015/16 Results for Colour Prints - Intermediate Category Round
1
2
3
4
Date
16 Sep
11 Nov
3 Feb
9 Mar
Judge
Roger Mendham (SPA)
Andy Smith (FSLPS)
Mick White (FSLPS)
Gerald Kitiyakara (SPA)
Author ê
Image è
Total
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Carole Baker
10
8
10
10
9.5
10
10
9
76.5
Elvio Morcillo
7.5
10
8.5
9
10
10
8
7.5
70.5
8
8
9
8
10
8.5
10
9
70.5
8.5
9.5
8.5
8
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
68.5
Val Green
8
8.5
8
10
8.5
7.5
8
8.5
67
Sharon Thomas
10
9
9.5
9
Andy Tijou
8.5
7.5
Karen Begg Andrew Sanders
Nigel Dixon Ruth Peploe
7.5
37.5 8
9
33
8
9
17
8
15.5
Lavender by Carole Baker
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Rock Guitarist by Elvio Morcillo
Fun In The Snow by Elvio Morcillo
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Rainbow Face by Val Green
Chateau at Villebois by Karen Begg
Chateau at Villebois by Karen Begg
Phone Break by Andrew Sanders
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End of Season Review - July 2016 015/16 Results for Colour Prints - Standard Category Round
1
2
3
4
Date
16 Sep
11 Nov
3 Feb
9 Mar
Judge
Roger Mendham (SPA)
Andy Smith (FSLPS)
Mick White (FSLPS)
Gerald Kitiyakara (SPA)
Author ê
Image è
Total
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Susan Leathers
9.5
10
9
10
8
9.5
9
8.5
73.5
Mike Barker-Hemings
8.5
7.5
10
8
10
10
8.5
7.5
70
7
9.5
8.5
9.5
8
9
9.5
8.5
69.5
7.5
8.5
8
9
8.5
10
8
9
68.5
Trevor Burton
8
10
7.5
9
9.5
7.5
7.5
9
68
Shirley Falcon
7.5
8
8.5
9.5
7
8.5
8
10
67
Michael Atwell
9
7
8
8
7.5
8.5
9.5
8
65.5
Chris Townley
8.5
10
9
36.5
Michael Leonard Michael Nightingale
9
Ron Taylor
8.5
8.5
8
Lawrence Howes
10
8
8
26
Ann Sloggett
8
8.5
16.5
Linda Harris
8
7
15
Simon Smith
7.5
Nishi Sharma
8.5
8
7
33
14.5 8.5
Portrait by Susan Leathers
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Rose by Susan Leathers Light Shade Pattern by Mike Barker-Hemings
Incongruity by Michael Atwell
Water Features by Michael Leonard
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Monet’s Water lilies and Admirer by Michael Leonard Pop by Chris Townley
Colours and Shapes by Michael Nightingale
Otter by Mike Barker-Hemings
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Club Competition – Mono Prints The Mono Print competition comprises four rounds each with a maximum of two images per member. There are three categories: advanced, intermediate and standard.
Ron Taylor admires members’ mono print submissions
2015/16 Results for Mono Print - Advanced Category Round
1
2
3
4
Date
7 Oct
25 Nov
24 Feb
27 Apr
Judge
Don Morley (SPA)
David Lloyd LRPS (SPA)
Jay Charnock FRPS (SPA)
Carole Speight ARPS DPAGB APAGB (SPA)
Author ê
Image è
Total
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Gary Weaving
10
10
9
8.5
9
8
9.5
10
74
Martina Bennellick
9.5
10
7.5
8.5
10
9
10
8
72.5
Kevin Austin
8
9.5
9.5
8.5
9
9
8
9
70.5
David Wilkinson
7
9.5
9
10
10
8.5
7.5
8.5
70
9.5
9
9.5
8.5
8.5
7.5
8
7.5
68
Andrew Sanders
8
7
10
9
8.5
8.5
8
8
67
Keith Wellbelove
8
9
8
8.5
8
9
8.5
8
67
Margot Baker
9
8
8
8
9.5
7.5
8
7.5
65.5
10
9
9
7.5
8.5
9.5
53.5
Alister Heath
Graeme Wales Moira Taylor
8
7
15
Summer Pebbles by Gary Weaving Cheam Camera Club:
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Cheetah Chase by Martina Bennellick
The Hamptons, Worcester Park by Kevin Austin
Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall by David Wilkinson
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End of Season Review - July 2016
Lunch break by Andrew Sanders
Heading for Victory by David Wilkinson
Helsinki Prison by Graeme Wales
Dingle in the Rain by Graeme Wales
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End of Season Review - July 2016 2015/16 Results for Mono Print - Intermediate Category
Author ê
Round
1
2
3
4
Date
7 Oct
25 Nov
24 Feb
27 Apr
Judge
Don Morley (SPA)
David Lloyd LRPS (SPA)
Jay Charnock FRPS (SPA)
Carole Speight ARPS DPAGB APAGB (SPA)
Image è
Total
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Penny Anderson Andy Tijou
10 10
9.5 9
9.5 9.5
10 10
9.5 7
9.5 7
10 8
10 7.5
78 68
Karen Begg Val Green Nigel Dixon Sharon Thomas
9 8 8 8
7 9 9 9.5
8.5 7 9 9.5
9.5 7 10 8
10 6
7 6
8 7
7 7
66 57 36 35
8.5 8
9 8
Trevor Walker Mike Barker-Hemings
9
26.5 16
Old Brighton Pier by Penny Anderson
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End of Season Review - July 2016
The Spider’s Web-Light by Andy Tijou
Supporting Act by Andy Tijou
Through the Arches, Natural History Museum by Karen Begg
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Face in the Shrubbery by Val Green
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End of Season Review - July 2016 2015/16 Results for Mono Print - Standard Category Round
1
2
3
4
Date
7 Oct
25 Nov
24 Feb
27 Apr
Judge
Don Morley (SPA)
David Lloyd LRPS (SPA)
Jay Charnock FRPS (SPA)
Carole Speight ARPS DPAGB APAGB (SPA)
Author ê
Image è
Total
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
9
10
10
9
9
10
8
8
73
Carole Baker
9.5
7
10
8.5
9.5
8
7.5
7.5
67.5
Elvio Morcillo
8
9
7.5
8.5
8
9
8
7.5
65.5
Lawrence Howes
9
9
8.5
8
8
8.5
7
7.5
65.5
Michael Atwell
8
8
10
8
7
6
8
7
62
Susan Leathers
9
7
9
9
10
10
54
Michael Leonard
7
7.5
8
7
7
53.5
Shirley Falcon
9
8
9.5
Chris Townley
10
Ron Taylor
9.5
Michael Nightingale
10
9.5
7.5
8.5
8.5
10
7.5
10
9
51.5 9
8.5
8.5
Simon Smith
46.5 37.5
7
8
15
A Derby Engagement by Michael Nightingale
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Boscombe Pier by Elvio Morcillo Beach View Wales by Carole Baker
Newark Priory by Elvio Morcillo
Icarus by Michael Atwell
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Glass Vortex by Michael Leonard
Trajan’s Column by Chris Townley
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Annual Exhibition Graham Head (Exhibition Secretary) writes about…
The Club’s Annual Exhibition at Bourne Hall, Ewell (18 - 23 April 2016)
Judge, Don Morley, at the member’s private viewing on 20 April, expressing his delight at the wonderful images. He said it was a difficult task selecting the eventual winners.
As ever, your photographs were fantastic and attracted many favourable comments. The exhibition could not be achieved without the help of many people, whether in helping to set up, stewarding, looking after photos from friends, sorting out the bills etc. Thank you one and all. I must though give a special (or should it be honourable?) mention to Elvio. He only recently picked up the lead for our digital work. His contribution behind the scenes to help with setting up the exhibition went beyond the call of duty, including having to load all the images twice, which takes some time. Elvio – thank you. The new voting slip with a space to provide contact details for those interested in the Club was a great success. It provided twenty new names, so Michael Nightingale will be busy over the next few days. We received 204 public votes, so thank you to all the stewards for encouraging people to vote; it was very close in the print and PDI categories. Congratulations to all those whose work was acknowledged by either the public or the judge, Don Morley. For the rest of us I hope we are inspired to see what we can achieve next year. You can even put the dates in your diary now, 3 - 8 April 2017. (Results overleaf)
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End of Season Review - July 2016 (HM = Judge’s Honourable Mention)
Panel Judge’s Awards 1 2 3 HM HM HM Public Awards 1 2 3
Author
Margot Baker Keith Wellbelove Trevor Burton Penny Anderson Susan Leathers Carole Baker
Title
Icelandic Landscapes Abstract colours Tree bark patterns Frogs Flowers Piers
Author
Carole Baker Marian Guess Carole Molyneux-Roberts
Title
Piers Mongolian landscapes Butterflies
Colour Print Judge’s Awards 1 2 3 HM HM
Author
Keith Wellbelove Alister Heath Penny Anderson Marian Guess Martina Bennellick
Title
Roller Storm approaching Luskentyre Red eyed tree frog Mongolian landscape 1 Laughing cheetah cubs
Mono Print Judge’s Awards 1 2 3 HM
Author
Margot Baker Carole Baker Ron Taylor Michael Barker-Hemings
Title
Iceland Mountain Sunshine 1 West Pier, Brighton Fishing on the River Thames 1 Floodlit tree & fountain
Print Public Awards 1= 1= 3= 3=
Author
Marian Guess Susan Leathers Michael Barker-Hemings Chris Townley
Title
Mongolian landscape 1 Rose Floodlit tree & fountain Pop
Projected Digital Image Judge’s Awards 1= 1= HM HM HM HM Public Awards 1 2 3 Cheam Camera Club:
Author
Carole Baker Marian Guess Penny Anderson Michael Nightingale Michael Nightingale David Wilkinson
Title
Milky Way, Wales Autumn at Painshill Park Stump puffball A spectacled owl Merchant of Venice Speeding Past
Author
Marian Guess Carole Baker Michael Nightingale
Title
Autumn at Painshill Park Milky Way, Wales A spectacled owl
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End of Season Review - July 2016 Some of the Judge’s favourites: Winning mono print photograph (and one of the images in the winning panel competition):
Iceland Mountain Sunshine by Margot Baker Winning colour print photograph:
Roller by Keith Wellbelove Cheam Camera Club:
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Winning Projected Digital Image
Milky Way, Wales by Carole Baker
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Photographer of the Year The Photographer of the Year has three categories: Projected Digital Images, Colour Prints and Mono Prints. Members can enter up to two images that must have scored 9 or more in the associated Club competition.
2015/16 Results for Photographer of the Year – Projected Digital Images Date: 8 June 2016 Judge: Mike Dales ARPS (SPA) 41 images were submitted and the following images cleared the first hurdle and worthy of particular mention: Author Gary Weaving Martina Bennellick Anthony Free Marian Guess Lawrence Howes Keith Wellbelove Penny Anderson Penny Anderson Kevin Austin Kevin Austin Carole Baker Colin Churcher Glyn Davies Gerald Sorenti Trevor Walker Gary Weaving Keith Wellbelove
Title Twilight Elephant Herd - Amboseli, Kenya Alhambra, Granada I've got the Goat! Lumiere, London - The Travellers Roller Mother Love Painted Hopper (Poekilocerus pictus) Lest we forget Dusk at Boulmer Out of Season Sunrise at Richmond Park Rock Fantasy Thoughtful Tower Bridge Golden Evening Late Night Train
Winner Highly commended Highly commended Highly commended Highly commended Highly commended Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held
[Ed: I am not entirely confident that I have recorded all of the results correctly; my apologies to anyone who has been left out.]
The 2015/16 winning image for the Photographer of the Year – Projected Digital Image
Twilight by Gary Weaving
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Elephant Herd - Amboseli, Kenya by Martina Bennellick
Alhambra, Granada by Anthony Free I’ve got the goat by Marian Guess
Lumiere, London - The Travellers by Lawrence Howes
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End of Season Review - July 2016 2015/16 Results for Photographer of the Year – Colour Prints Date: 15 June 2016 Judge: Rachel Talibart LRPS (SPA) The judge noted that any one of the images was a worthy winner. The following images were particularly good:
Author Martina Bennellick Carole Baker Carole Baker Karen Begg Trevor Burton Alister Heath Penny Anderson Margot Baker Karen Begg Martina Bennellick Trevor Burton Marian Guess Alister Heath Susan Leathers Elvio Morcillo Gary Weaving
Title A Hidden Bay in Iceland The Milky Way, Wales Dahlia I'm Watching you The Dive Isle of Harris Into the Unknown Sand and Stones French Chateau Evening fluke dive Golden Eagle on the Lookout On the South Bank Losgaintir, Isle of Harris Ripple Richmond House - The Hamptons Early Bird
Winner Highly commended Highly commended Highly commended Highly commended Highly commended Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held
The 2015/16 winning image for the Photographer of the Year – Colour Print
A Hidden Bay in Iceland by Martina Bennellick
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Into The Unknown by Penny Anderson
The Dive by Trevor Burton
I’m Watching You by Karen Begg
Sand and Stones by Margot Baker Dahlia by Carole Baker
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Ripple by Susan Leathers
Early Bird by Gary Weaving
Richmond House, The Hamptons by Elvio Morcillo
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End of Season Review - July 2016 2015/16 Results for Photographer of the Year – Mono Prints Date: 15 June 2016 Judge: Rachel Talibart LRPS (SPA)
Author
Title
Penny Anderson Martina Bennellick Michael Nightingale Andrew Sanders David Wilkinson Penny Anderson Kevin Austin Carole Baker Karen Begg Martina Bennellick Alister Heath Lawrence Howes Susan Leathers Susan Leathers Michael Nightingale Gary Weaving Keith Wellbelove Keith Wellbelove David Wilkinson Gary Weaving
Slivers of Light On the run I can see you! Relaxing Commute Home Sidecar Speedway Seven Trees Fisherman’s Hut, Lindisfarne Under the pier Walkie Talkie Building High up in the Tree and Relaxed Tables and chairs The Boot St Paul's 'Cactus - Dahlia' A friendly Fox The Other Side Stunt Cycling Decision Try Time A Misty View
Winner Highly commended Highly commended Highly commended Highly commended Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held Held
The 2015/16 winning image for the Photographer of the Year – Mono Print
Slivers of Light by Penny Anderson Cheam Camera Club:
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Sidecar Speedway by David Wilkinson I Can See You! by Michael Nightingale
Fisherman’s Hut, Lindisfarne by Kevin Austin
Relaxing Commute Home by Andrew Sanders
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St Paul’s by Susan Leathers
Stunt Cycling by Keith Wellbelove
Seven Trees by Penny Anderson
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The Other Side by Gary Weaving
Decision by Keith Wellbelove
Under the pier by Carole Baker
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End of Season Walk Carole Baker (Acting Social Secretary) writes about the end of season walk on 22 June 2016…
“Canal Culture and Contrasts” with tour guide, Marc Zakian Twenty-three members made the journey across London to Pudding Mill Lane, just on the outskirts of the Olympic Park. With a large amount of construction work still on-going at Pudding Mill Lane, it was interesting to hear the history of the site from Marc. The photo opportunities were endless, from the architecture of the stadium buildings, the unexpected nature photography and the people using the park that evening. We were so exceptionally lucky that the evening remained dry and the sky gave us some wonderful light against the building. The evening was warm, the information interesting and the stroll relaxing. It wasn’t long before the group had spread out, and were making the most of the photographic opportunities.
The evening concluded at the Crate Brewery, many stopping for a cold drink. Other members started their homeward journey. Some made the most of the last light! On a personal note, I found it somewhat uplifting that the games have left a wonderful legacy for the public. I was pleased to see families and friends enjoying the park on the warm evening, and most of all I was encouraged to see work progressing to make the area even better. I will most definitely go back with my tripod and filters to enjoy the area some more.
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The Summer Barbecue Carole Baker (Acting Social Secretary) writes about…
The Summer BBQ at Box Hill Church Hall and Paddock, 25 June 2016 The last week has been subject to a major question amongst the people of Great Britain… “IN or OUT?” The same question has also been asked many times by the members of Cheam Camera Club this week. For the last few years we have concluded IN but just like the people of Great Britain – we voted OUT. Yes, we enjoyed the Summer BBQ OUTside this year…… well about 52% of the day was OUT, with the remaining 48% IN! The weather was fairly kind, staying dry long enough to have our main course outside – even time for seconds for some! The day was easy, company good and lots of time to enjoy the company of fellow members. As our minds turned to dessert the thunder rolled above us, by the time the rain came down most members had settled inside. Desserts are always the highlight of the day – which this year included the most magnificent fruit salad, kindly made by Martina. Many members, as I understand managed, first, seconds and third for the dessert course!! [Editor’s comment: I confess I over indulged and enjoyed every moment!] The raffle concluded a wonderful relaxing day, everyone leaving with something! Maybe I’ll pack a little extra Sunshine for next year – see if we can manage all day in the sun!
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Events of Interest Some events and discounted deals spotted by Carole Baker…
Date
Description
Link/Contact
From 28 August 2016 to 29 August 2016
Notting Hill Carnival 2016
http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/9023471notting-hill-carnival#EY4PZYtCV5mA2dA0.97
The streets of West London come alive every August Bank Holiday weekend with a huge Caribbean party at Europe's biggest street festival. From 29 July 2016 to 31 July 2016
Prudential Ride London
Various
Park Camera Events
Ride London, the world’s greatest festival of cycling, returns with six events to enjoy over three days this July.
A selection including:
http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/42500828ridelondon-2016#UfIPMg8ESSjwWKqS.97
https://www.parkcameras.com/c/2521/photographyexperience-days-and-events
Saturday 6th August 2016
Historic Greenwich
https://www.parkcameras.com/p/SOPL20160806/photographyexperience-days-and-events/park/london-photo-walk-7historic-greenwich
Saturday 3rd September 2016
Colourful Camden Town
https://www.parkcameras.com/p/SOPL20160903/photographyexperience-days-and-events/park/london-photo-walk-8colourful-camden
Saturday 1st October 2016
Chinatown and Covent Garden
https://www.parkcameras.com/p/SOPL20161001/photographyexperience-days-and-events/park/london-photo-walk-1-sohochinatown-covent-garden
Some discounted tuition: Shoreditch Street Photography Course
Three-hour street photography course for one or two learners. Includes teaching on exposure, shutter speeds, focal length and utilising the natural surroundings.
https://www.groupon.co.uk/ deals/the-internationaldigital-media-academy-1-6
Choice of Photography Course with Frui
3 Options:
https://www.groupon.co.uk/ deals/frui-14-37093013
Beginners’ photography course is designed to suit novices who want to learn the basics of digital photography Intermediate photography course lets students learn further essential techniques such as focusing modes, exposure and metering modes Dusk photography workshop runs on selected weekdays and introduces participants to techniques that can help them capture that beautiful end of day light
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2016-17 Club Programme September 2016 Date 7
th
Topic
Presenter/Judge
Members’ Evening Bring up to 6 pictures from the summer on a 40 x 50cm mount board. Plus audio-visual of images from the Club outing on 22 June. Subscriptions due
14
th
Colour Print Competition No. 1
st
Open Evening
21
Andy Smith (KCPA/FSLPS)
To advertise the Club and encourage new members 28
th
Monochrome Print Competition No. 1
Don Morley (SPA)
October 2016 5
th
Members’ Evening: Advanced workers share their photographic ideas and techniques Part 2
12
th
Project Digital Image Competition No. 1
15
th
SPA AGM & Individual Print Competition
(Sat)
David Smith
At East Horsley Village Hall, Horsley, KT24 6QT at 2pm
19
th
Talk: ‘An Introduction to PAGB & SPA Distinctions’
Philip Quarry FRPS
26
th
Colour Print Competition No. 2
Marcus Scott-Taggart (SPA)
November 2016 2
nd
3
rd
(Thurs) 7
th
(Mon) 9
th
Talk: ‘Photoshop Elements for all abilities’ st
FSLPS 1 Round Mono Print Competition
Lesley Cutting Jeff Penfold ARPS
At Bromley Concorde Trophy Competition At Guildford Photographic Society Monochrome Print Competition No. 2 st
FSLPS 1 Round PDI Competition
Bob Turner FRPS (SPA) Mike Dales ARPS
At Beckenham 15
th
(Tues) 16
th
19
th
st
FSLPS 1 Round Colour Print Competition
Bob Turner FRPS
At Orpington Talk: ‘London by Night’
Umbreen Hafeez
Low light and long exposure (Sat) 23
rd
30th
SPA Interclub Print Competition At East Horsley Village Hall, Horsley, KT24 6QT at 1.30pm for 2pm Project Digital Image Competition No. 2
Royston Williamson (SPA)
Talk: ‘The character and characters of Britain’
Leigh Preston FRPS EFIAP MPAGB
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2016-17 Newsletter Jonathon Bartle (Editor-in-waiting) writes about his views for a regular newsletter at Cheam Camera Club:
So there you have it. Now you’ve seen the Cheam Camera Club Review of 2015/16. I hope you agree that our members take truly spectacular photographs that we should be proud to promote. Producing this review has been challenging and I have relied on significant assistance from various people at the Club. I thank you. I am grateful to those of you who have permitted me to include your images here and I apologise to those who gave me images that were not used for one reason or other, but certainly not because they weren’t good enough! This review has covered the whole of the 2015/16 season and incorporates many of the year’s images. Unfortunately I couldn’t write about everything the Club has done, so I’ve focused on a couple of recent social events and our in-house competitions. There could have been much more! In future, I propose that a Newsletter is published approximately every two months with the first being published in early November after a round of each of the internal competitions (deadline for submissions 21 October). The content should be different too and certainly not as long as this. As a starting point I suggest that articles cover: • Images and results from internal and external competitions; • Write-ups of recent events at the Club (e.g. walks, talks, members’ evenings); • Results tables with running totals of our the various categories of competition; • Perhaps a technical section (e.g. a brief ‘how to’ guide); • Details up-coming events; • Ad-hoc article about individual members and their photography; • Club contacts and links. These are my initial ideas and I would welcome your feedback and suggestions. There is a “but” however!.... Although I am very happy to be collator, co-ordinator, editor, chaser etc., a successful newsletter will need input from others at the Club. I certainly don’t have a writer’s talent and would need support to provide a variety of articles. Without such a collective effort I suspect our newsletters would become dull, perhaps too burdensome for one individual to produce, and may eventually fail. We are a great Club with talented photographers; let’s show those skills more widely! Please send me your feedback by email to newslettercheamcc@gmail.com.
About the Club and Contacts Secretary: Chairman:
David Wilkinson ARPS Michael Butcher
020 8640 4228 020 8643 5217
Web:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheamCameraClubPhotographyForAll/ We hold our meetings from 8.00pm until 10.00pm on Wednesdays from September to June. Meetings are held in The Tweddle Hall, one of the halls attached to St Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam, Surrey SM2 7HF. The doors open at 7.30pm. The club is open to all visitors, young or old. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced photographer you are very welcome to join us and we are sure you will find our club meetings very inspiring. No worries if you have never been to our club before, you can just walk in and introduce yourself and a warm welcome will soon make you feel at home. If you would like to contact someone before visiting us, you can contact Michael Nightingale (tel. 07989 316624). For information about the content of this document please contact Jonathon Bartle (email: newslettercheamcc@gmail.com). Except as otherwise expressly permitted under copyright law, the content of this document may not be copied, reproduced, republished, downloaded, posted, broadcast or transmitted in any way without first obtaining written permission from Cheam Camera Club (email: newslettercheamcc@gmail.com).
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