Penrith and District Camera Club 2016-2017 programme Notes Meetings start at 7:30pm - Denotes a series of talks relating to a particular branch of photography, and presented by one or more of our Club members. Competitions - Club competition dates and hand in dates are highlighted in red. Events not at the Quaker Meeting House are highlighted in purple. Wednesday 7th September Opening Night Introducing the new Committee; the 2016/17 programme of events; updates for members old and new. Members summer Club outings images, with Janet Fielden. Hand In for the Summer Challenge PDI Competition (Set subject Photo-journalism ) Hand In for the Western Area Battle Wednesday 14th September A look at the Google Efex suite with members Phil Newport, Jo Knight and John Tillotson. Hand In for the Library Exhibition (prints) (smaller than standard-sized prints also welcome) Wednesday 21st September Further steps in Lightroom - small groups Q and A session. Bring laptops/tablets with Lightroom software, if you have it. Hand In for PDI competition no.1 (Open) Wednesday 28th September Lake District Moods presented by Carmen Norman LRPS, professional photographer and member of Keswick PS. www.photosbycarmen.co.uk Sunday 2nd October until Sunday 23rd October PDCC exhibition in Penrith Library
Wednesday 5th October Summer Challenge competition (PDI) (Set subject Photo-journalism ) Judge : John Tillotson, CPAGB, PPSA Wednesday 12th October PDI Competition no.1 (Open) Judge : Gerald Chamberlin, DPAGB, EFIAP, of Morton PS Wednesday 19th October Retrospective presented by Peter Gennard, MFIAP, EFIAP/p, of Smethwick PS. Print images accepted in international exhibitions. www.smethwickps.co.uk/mg-peter-gennard/4592061230 Hand In for print competition no.1 (Open) Saturday 22nd October Western Area Battle Venue : The Village Hall, Bridgefoot, Workington CA14 1YF 14.00 : Doors open 14.30 : Lecture by Peter Gennard, MFIAP, EFIAP/p 16.00 : Buffet 17.00 : Judging of the Western Area Battle Wednesday 26th October Any questions - small groups night for Photoshop or Elements queries. Bring laptops/tablets with Photoshop or Elements software, if you have it. Wednesday 2nd November A Print Retrospective by our own maestro Les Ayres EFIAP, EPSA, MPAGB, APAGB. Wednesday 9th November Print Competition no.1 (Open) Judge : Margaret Elliot, EFIAP, DPAGB, of Dumfries CC
Wednesday 16th November Wildlife in Wildscape Style presented by Tim Fuller from Twynholm, Dumfries and Galloway. www.fullersfolio.co.uk Hand In for PDI competition no.2 (Set subject Fruit ) Hand In for Alton CC inter-club image swap Wednesday 23rd November Image Factory : Landscapes. Small group format, with help to improve your techniques. Bring along your problem images or ones you feel could be improved. Wednesday 30th November Practical night - once again organised by Kath. Bring along cameras, tripods and portable lights. Wednesday 7th December PDI Competition no.2 (Set subject Fruit ) Judge : Tony Potter, ARPS, EFIAP/p, APSA,GMPSA, DPAGB, APAGB, of the West Cumbria Photo Group. Wednesday 14th December HDR Myths and Facts presented by David Ord. http://thebeautyofthenorth.myportfolio.com Hand In for the Millennium Trophy (PDI) (Set subject: Geometric Shapes ) Christmas break (3 weeks) Wednesday 11th January Millennium Trophy competition (PDI) (Set subject: Geometric Shapes ) Judge : to be announced (internal) followed by the New Year Buffet Hand In for print competition no.2 (Open) Hand In for the 3-Way Battle
Wednesday 18th January Getting the most from Travel Photography presented by Alan and Julie Walker of Keswick PS. www.awalkerphotography.co.uk Wednesday 25th January Inter-club image swap with Alton CC. Images from Alton CC will have been scored by a panel of PDCC judges, and our members will have a chance to offer their opinions. Wednesday 1st February Print Competition no.2 (Open) Judge : Alan Walker, ARPS, DPAGB, EPSA, EFIAP, of Keswick PS. Hand In for PDI competition no.3 (Open) Wednesday 8th February Member s projects. Some of our Club members will present the projects they have been working on for the past year. Tuesday 14th February The annual inter-club 3-Way Battle, hosted by Carlisle CC, at a venue to be announced. Wednesday 15th February Wildlife Showcase, presented by Jo McIntyre, MPAGB. Multi-award winner Jo presents her latest portfolio, with tips on starting out in wildlife photography. www.jomcintyrephotography.co.uk Wednesday 22nd February Audio-visual evening. The annual showcase of audio-visual productions put together and presented by members of our Club s Audio-Visual Group. Wednesday 1st March PDI Competition no.3 (Open) Judge : Henrietta Byrne, LRPS, DPAGB, of Richmond CC
Wednesday 8th March Inter-club image swap with Alton CC. The results of the judging of our images by members of Alton CC are revealed. Days out images. A further selection of images taken by members on PDCC outings, presented by Janet. Hand In for print competition no.3 (Open) Wednesday 15th March Church Photography John Tillotson, CPAGB, PPSA, presents a selection of his ecclesiastical images. Wednesday 22nd March Member s projects. Some more of the projects our Club members have been working on in the past year. Wednesday 29th March Print Competition no.3 (Open) Judge : Mavis McCormick, LRPS, of Hexham PS Wednesday 5th April Wildlife Portfolio, presented by Mark Medcalf, wildlife photographer based in South Ayrshire. www.markmedcalf.co.uk Wednesday 12th April Annual General Meeting Image of the Year competition Friday 21st April Annual Dinner and Presentation of Awards Venue : to be decided