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PAGB Covid 19 Guidance DocumentObituary (Robert) Bob Standing

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Edition 137September 2020

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Oh Yes, you’ve guessed it, The MidPhot 2020 Panel Exhibition has been CANCELLED. In the meantime below are some panels from the 2018 and 2019 Exhibitions

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Street Artist - Pete Atkins

Scapes by Mike Sharples

Turnip for the Book - Russell Lomas

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Iced Flowers - Dinah Jayes

La Curves and TexturesDick Prior

Communication - Bob Goode

Blue Dancer - Dinah Jayes


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MCPF General SecretaryChristine Lovatt 01538 754060

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www.mcpf.co.ukGeneral Secretary: Christine Lovatt, 26, Dane Grove, Cheadle, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST10 1QS Tel: 01538 754060 Email: [email protected]

September 2020

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 19th SEPTEMBER 2020

Dear Member,

The 113th Annual General Meeting of the Midland Counties Photographic Federation will take place on Saturday September 19th 2020.

Secretaries and Delegates should by now have received the Agenda and Documents, if you have not please e-mail me and I will send a copy to you.

This meeting will take place via a Zoom link and will commence at 2.00pm.

You will need to register your intention to attend this meeting by Monday 14th September 2020 as only confirmed attendees will be allowed to join, this is due to security reasons.

The link for the meeting will be sent out to you after this date.

Please confirm your attendance to [email protected]

In order to save time at the meeting, it would be helpful if apologies and amendments could be sent to the General Secretary in advance of the meeting.

Thank you

Christine LovattGeneral Secretary

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DIARY DATES

SeptemberSat 19th MCPF AnnualGeneralMeeting ThisyearsdelayedAGMwilltakeplaceviaaZoomLinkstartingat2.00pm

Please register your intention to attend the meeting to [email protected] by Monday 14th September 2020. Youwillonlybeabletologontothemeetingbypreregisterduetosecurityreasons.

The link for the meeting will be sent out after this date.

OctoberSat10th-17th PanelsExhibition CANCELLEDSun 18th Seminar via Zoom LinkContact details: Mike Sharples [email protected]

2021JanuarySat30th MCPF AV Championships Burton upon Trent

FebruarySat13th MCPFGeneralMeeting SmethwickPS

ThisisalsotheclosingdateforentriesintoMidphot

Sun 14th UnpackingMidphot SmethwickPSSat/Sun20th/21st JudgingMidphot SmethwickPS

MarchWed-Sun24th-28th MidphotExhibition SmethwickPS

AprilSat 17th Print and PDI Championships Braunstone

MaySat 15th/16th APM’s(AwardsforPhotographicMerit) Bromsgrove

All the above are subject to change due to the on going Covid Pandemic



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August 2020 - Approved

The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain

Covid-19 Guidance

The PAGB is aware that several Federations and Clubs are considering the possibility of resuming normal meetings and that some form of guidance has been requested.

This document is designed to provide basic information which is essentially that current Government Guidance MUST be followed.

The Covid-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly, and there are varying rules in different

Therefore, the PAGB is unable to issue detailed guidance which could rapidly become superseded and outdated.

Due to the current levels of risk posed by the COVID-19 virus, we are actively encouraging the use of video conferencing technology to carry out meetings and club events.

Any Federation or Club considering holding a face to face meeting should produce an adequate Risk Assessment to ensure the protection of their officers and members as well as those who might also use the premises in which the meeting will be held.

Risk Assessment Guidance Guidance on producing Risk Assessments is available from the following link:

www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/assets/docs/risk-assessment.pdf

Prior to holding a meeting, the organiser must also check the specific Covid-19 precautions required by the venue where the meeting is to be held.

Government Guidance Government Guidance for Covid-19 is available from the following links:

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support

COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities

Insurance The PAGB is also aware that several questions have been raised about Public Liability and Management Liability Insurance regarding Covid-19. Our brokers, Darwin Clayton, have been requested to liaise with our Insurers to produce information which will be circulated to Federations and Clubs shortly.

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Obituary(Robert) Bob Standing ARPS

(Robert) BOB STANDING ARPS

Passed away peacefully in South Devonon Friday 22nd November 2019 aged 87 Years

He will be sadly missed by Nancy, his family and friends

In his working life he was a Dentist in Lichfield for many years, where he also lived.

On his retirement he and his wife Nancy moved to South Devon.

Bob Standing ARPS was a well known member of Sutton Coldfield PS in the 1980s.

He was for many years the AV Secretary of MidPhot and organised the Judging of the Annual AV Competition,

which in those days was held at Aston and Erdington’s clubroom.

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MCPF Seminar 18th October 2020

Zooming In Time Resume your Passion Get Motivated Cultivate Inspiration

This inspiring Zoom Seminar brings together a first-class collection of speakers, photography and enthusiasts giving you all the opportunity for discussion and to share in inspirational photography.

We are pleased to announce an excellent line-up of speakers

Jane Lazenby BA Hons, ASEA, SAAPA, QTFE2, UKCPS, LRPS, BPE3*, CPAGB, LMPA, EFIAP Working with Textures

This is a NOT to be missed Workshop Seeing is Believing Jane will answer all questions, what and how to do when working with Textures, sourcing and creating textures is explained with simplicity and clarity, how to use blend modes, with 3 different methods of how to successfully apply textures to an image. A limited number delegates will be invited to submit images via email for a live edit, Jane will take between 3-5 images then travel slowly and clearly through the technical aspects, happily repeating steps if requested and applying textures from her own stock to create final Master Pieces, giving narrative every click on a transformation journey. Jane believes that seeing the process happen 'for real' is extremely valuable for delegates.

Phil Savoie

Phil was at the BBC Natural History Unit until 1994 and was a producer/director/cameraman. He has a photography obsession and has travelled the globe fulfilling his dream Phil's 'Up your Photography' DPI lecture covers topics not found in most photo lectures from the science of our vision to understanding resolution and lens optics, the psychology of perspective and the odd BBC Natural History Unit war story. In short everything but the kitchen sink from a 40-year pro with 2 graduate degrees in imaging. It is told with local images covering all genres from macro to landscape, sport, wildlife, street, people and astrophotography - it has something of interest for all photographers. Throughout Phil shares novel and hard-won tips that will allow members to improve and inspire their results straight away.

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David is an award-winning photographer with a distinct style of image which packs a punch and emphasises the subject. After leaving full-time employment in 2015 he joined a local camera club and has never looked back: "The club structure in the UK is a wonderful resource for anyone looking to develop their photography - the help and encouragement I've received has been outstanding." He unashamedly describes himself as a competition photographer and his images are produced with the necessary impact needed to create an immediate impression with judges - this has brought him success in numerous national and international competitions. However, his greatest love is underwater photography and it's a passion that's taken him all around the world photographing the amazing creatures that swim in our oceans.

Tickets

Tickets will be available from the MCPF website soon, follow the links to

https://www.mcpf.co.uk/seminars/

Costs: £4 per session or £10 if you wish to attend all three

Zoom meeting details will be sent to each attendee nearer the time.

Details of Zoom meetings are not transferable.

Event Information Session One - Jane Lazenby will commence at 10.30 to 12.00 hrs Break one 12.00 to 12.30 Session Two - Phil Savoie will commence at 12.30 to 14.00 hrs Break two 14.00 to 14.30 hrs Session Three - David Keep 14.30 to 16.00hrs

Event Location In your own home

Contact details Mike Sharples MPAGB ABPE ARPS EFIAP [email protected] Mobile 07774 321411

David Keep ARPS, DPAGB, ABPE, AFIAP


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MCPF Archivist / HistorianDr David Moore EFIAP MPAGB BPE5

Federation Meetings

There were four General meetings held in 1955. The first being the Forty-Eighth Annual General Meeting, which was held at the YMCA, The Quadrant, Coventry, on Saturday February 26th, with forty members in attendance representing twenty-two societies, viz:- Accles & Pollock, Alfred Herbert, Austin, Bromsgrove, Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Dunlop, GEC Coventry, Hall Green, Kings Heath, Kings Norton, Lapworth, Leicester, Leicester & Leicestershire, Rootes, Shirley, Shropshire, Sileby, Small Heath, Wednesbury and Wickman.

The photograph captures the moment when John Whittaker handed over the office of MCPF President to Alex Watson BEM with from left to right Frank Wheatley (Treasurer), Arthur Webb (Secretary) and Mildred Campbell (Assistant Secretary).

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During the meeting Mr Collingbourne of Rootes Photographic Society and Mr Swain of Small Heath & District Photographic Society jointly presented the Glenn-Anderson Memorial Trophy, which had been donated by these two Societies. The President, Alex Watson had very great pleasure in accepting the trophy on behalf of the Federation, which would be seen as a lasting memory to someone who had done so much in the furtherance of amateur photography within the Midlands.

The President went on to explain to the members present that at the previous Council Meeting held on Saturday 6th November 1954, the Competition Secretary, G.W. Newey had tabled a letter from the Hon. Secretary of Rootes Social & Athletic Club Photographic Section, asking if the Federation would accept a trophy in memory of C.E. Glenn-Anderson, to be subscribed by Rootes and Small Heath Photographic Society. The President, J.E.J. Whittaker felt that the Council would be happy to accept such a trophy and G.W. Newey suggested that there was no plaque for Colour Transparencies similar to the Print Plaque, the only award being the David Jewsbury Rose Bowl, which was an individual award. The Council agreed that the Secretary should write the Hon. Secretary of Rootes S & A Club PS indicating the grateful acceptance by the Federation and suggesting that the Trophy would become a Society Award for Colour Slides and presented annually to the Society with the highest average from the stipulated entry for the Portfolio Competition, which would start in 1955.

After the meeting everyone had the opportunity to view the trophy before enjoying the afternoon cream tea provided by the host society and at the same time having a chat with members from other clubs catching up with photographic news and equipment.

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MCPF Travelling Portfolio

Some Good News!

Despite the Covid-‐19 restrictions the 2020 MCPF Travelling Portfolio will still be available this year, showing some of the best images from clubs across the Midlands.

However, we have Had to make a few changes though. This year it will be PDI only showing images from Midphot 2020 Exhibition, which unfortunately no one got to see!

The show will be sent direct to each club by We-‐transfer, so there will be no need for clandestine meetings in Car parks across the Midlands to pass over those dark print boxes!

Some of you have already booked the show for 2020/21 season and the file will be sent out to you in good time. For those who have not booked or have wondered what its all about then now’s your chance to book up to see the best images currently on show in the Midlands.

Just complete and return the below booking form along with the payment for a full evenings’ entertainment at the bargain price of just £ 10.00

Also, as there are no prints to move around you can choose the evening that suits you best

MCPF Travelling PortfolioSteve Clifford AFIAP CPAGB BPE3

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Here is a small selection of images included in the show

For further information please contact [email protected]


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MCPF Portfolio Booking Form

I confirm that_________________________________________________ Club/Society

Accept the date of: _________________________________for the showing of the MCPF Portfolio;

Contact name and Address (please include Christian name) Telephone: Email: Post code: The fee of £10.00 is enclosed, made payable to the MCPF / Payment made by BACS / Paypal

The details for payment by BACS are Bank: HSBC

Account Name: Midland Counties Photographic Federation Sort code: 40-43-54

a/c: 71318675 Please use “Portfolio” in the description

Details for Paypal

a/c [email protected] Please use the pay a friend facility

Please select payment Method: Cheque / BACS / PAYPAL Return to: The Hon Portfolio Secretary STEVE CLIFFORD

35, RADNOR RISE Telephone: 07881-389131 HEDNESFORD Email: [email protected] STAFFORDSHIRE

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PLEASE RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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Keith Roberts (Secretary)Leamington Spa PS

The 2020 Work in Progress exhibition presents panels by members of the Style group, which is one of -- special interest groups. The group aims to help members evolve and develop their own personal photographic style. We meet regularly to share work and to provide help and encouragement. The popular “Take Ten” panel shows ten individual interpretations of ten ideas.


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Earl Shilton Camera Club Summer Exhibition24 August - 6 September 2020

Earl Shilton Camera Club is excited to announce its annual Summer Exhibition. This year the exhibition, which showcases the variety and high quality of images by members of this highly successful and popular local club, will be hosted Online by the Hinckley Atkins Gallery at https://www.atkinsbuilding.co.uk/gallery/exhibition from 24 August - 6 September.

In previous years the club has welcomed new members who have been inspired by the exciting and varied pictures on dis-play. Some of the new members have been complete beginners while others have dusted off cameras and equipment that they haven’t touched for many years. Some are already proficient photographers wanting to meet like minded enthusiasts. Whatever your ability and interests you can be assured of a warm welcome from this enthusiastic group of mostly amateur photographers who will be pleased to help you develop your enthusiasm for photography.

It has never been easier to enjoy photography. Whether you like wildlife, urban landscapes, portraits or want to add something to your holiday pictures or family days out the camera on your mobile phone is a great starting point. Many club members enter images taken on their phones into competitions and do extremely well. We all know from experience that the best camera in the world isn’t the one at home in a bag, it’s the one you have with you at the time to capture that one off special moment.

The weekly Wednesday evening meetings are held in Earl Shilton and include workshops, competitions, speakers and of course friendly chat, advice and support about all things photographic.

Visit the Summer Exhibition on line at https://www.atkinsbuilding.co.uk/gallery/exhibition and think about joining us on Wednesday evenings. Much more information can be found on the club Website or facebook page.

http://www.earlshiltoncameraclub.org.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/earlshiltoncameraclub

Julie Holbeche-Maund ARPSVice Chairperson and Secretary For Earl Shilton Camera Club

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