This page will give a short report on events and any other business which may be of interest to members. Please note the addition of a new page for members.

All future events are now contained within the events section on this page and what is currently arranged is shown in the latest newsletter.

Images for use on the website should be sent to myself at michael.medley@btinternet.com with the longest measurement of the image being 465pixels in landscape format and no higher than 310 pixelsat 72dpi. A canvas of 465 x 310 pixels is acceptable if the image does not fit the required size. This means any portrait format images cannot be higher than 310 pixels. We reserve the right to resize if required, but no other manipulation of the image will take place. These can be used on the home page, by sending them to me assumes your permission to use them free of charge.Also please include photo honours when sending your name and also website address if you have one for inclusion in the title under the image.

Regarding the frames which the Region has purchased and which are available for hire by Regional Members, the committee has agreed that the cost will be 10p per frame per week for the period of the hanging of the exhibition and is subject to them being available. The hirer to be responsible for arranging collection with any damage to be paid for.

The Regional week away in Wales has a seperate page where the events of the week and images can be seen.

Weekend away in Ilfracombe

Twenty RPS Members enjoyed a good weekend of weather in Ilfracombe and the hospitality provided by the Carlton hotel. We welcomed RPS members from around the region, from across the border and further a field from London and South Wales. A sunny Saturday provided excellent light for exploring the town harbour in the morning and Woolacombe beach with a dropping tide in the afternoon. On Sunday we headed out to Braunton Burrows, a much colder day many of the group enjoyed the boat wreck as well as exploring the beach and the old weathered groynes. Michael Milton entertained us on Saturday evening projecting BW images; a semi professional photographer who is passionate about his photography. Michael likes to use Tri X film utilising the grain to achieve the feelings and atmosphere in his images he wants to portray. He sells his wide ranging subject matter mainly through picture libraries and has also published a book about Black and White photography in 2005.

RPS International Projected Image Exhibition

The above exhibition was enjoyed by more than 90 people at the two centres in Paignton and Truro.
Thanks to Paignton and Truro camera Clubs for hosting these showings within the Region.

Black & White workshop day with Tony Worobiec

With over 50 members and non members attending, this was a day not to be missed. The enthusiasm and passion for photography was passed on by Tony and all left enthused. A print competition was held with images from field trips judged by Tony and prizes being awarded for 1st, 2nd. and 3rd. Many thanks to Tony for his contribution to the day.

PLEASE NOTE THE DISTINCTIONS ADVISORY DATE ON 10TH. APRIL IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED FOR ASSESSMENTS, OBSERVERS ARE STILL WELCOME.

A FURTHER DATE FOR L & A ASSESSEMNTS HAS NOW BEEN ARRANGED FOR 21ST. NOVEMBER, BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL AND EARLY BOOKING IS ADVISED IF YOU ARE WISHING TO SHOW WORK.