News 2018 - 2019
August 2019
Hailsham Photographic Society’s 2018/2019 season finished in May with over 50 members and their partners enjoying an excellent meal and a happy sociable
evening at Willingdon Gold Club. The aim for the summer was to organize a variety of activities which provided opportunities for photography as well as social events. Pam Maclay, the club’s excellent Social Secretary worked hard to plan and organize trips and individual members also suggested and organized several meetings. Particular thanks go to Jan and Ian Cunningham, Eric and Una Lavender and David Mills for the suggested outings. The program has included walks on the Downs and in the countryside. An Old Town walk around Hastings, learning the history and architecture of the area, an invitation to our president’s beach hut evoked a good response with over 20 members spending an evening on the beach, though one member fell in a rock pool which finished off his camera! Regular coach trips are often shared with Seven Sisters Camera Club and a very interesting trip to Tilbury Fort proved popular. Downland walks are always well liked and usually end up with a social gathering at the pub. A guided walk around Brightling finished with a delicious tea, much appreciated by all attending. Keith Deverson has also taken members on Downland walks to discuss landscape photography and different methods of producing pictures. To end the summer program Jan Cunningham held a Forum at her house where members talked about their photos and also enjoyed a tasty buffet. During the new season which begins on September 5 th , the club has some exciting speakers i.e. Colin Westgate, Ian McGowan, Janey Devine and Anthony Penrose and
many more. A coach trip to Eltham Palace is planned for October and a visit to Rochester in December for the Dickens Weekend and Christmas Market. Other
planned Autumn events are a visit to a newly created garden in Brightling and a possible visit to the Mail Train Museum prior to some urban photography. The 2020 Colour Show will also be held the first weekend of March in Hailsham. A busy and exciting season to look forward to.
Hailsham Photographic Society’s 2018/2019 season finished in May with over 50 members and their partners enjoying an excellent meal and a happy sociable
evening at Willingdon Gold Club. The aim for the summer was to organize a variety of activities which provided opportunities for photography as well as social events. Pam Maclay, the club’s excellent Social Secretary worked hard to plan and organize trips and individual members also suggested and organized several meetings. Particular thanks go to Jan and Ian Cunningham, Eric and Una Lavender and David Mills for the suggested outings. The program has included walks on the Downs and in the countryside. An Old Town walk around Hastings, learning the history and architecture of the area, an invitation to our president’s beach hut evoked a good response with over 20 members spending an evening on the beach, though one member fell in a rock pool which finished off his camera! Regular coach trips are often shared with Seven Sisters Camera Club and a very interesting trip to Tilbury Fort proved popular. Downland walks are always well liked and usually end up with a social gathering at the pub. A guided walk around Brightling finished with a delicious tea, much appreciated by all attending. Keith Deverson has also taken members on Downland walks to discuss landscape photography and different methods of producing pictures. To end the summer program Jan Cunningham held a Forum at her house where members talked about their photos and also enjoyed a tasty buffet. During the new season which begins on September 5 th , the club has some exciting speakers i.e. Colin Westgate, Ian McGowan, Janey Devine and Anthony Penrose and
many more. A coach trip to Eltham Palace is planned for October and a visit to Rochester in December for the Dickens Weekend and Christmas Market. Other
planned Autumn events are a visit to a newly created garden in Brightling and a possible visit to the Mail Train Museum prior to some urban photography. The 2020 Colour Show will also be held the first weekend of March in Hailsham. A busy and exciting season to look forward to.
25th April 2019
Forty seven members of the Hailsham Photographic Society attended the Annual General Meeting held last Thursday; the last meeting of 2018/2019. The new Committee was voted in and comprises of: President – Eric Lavender, Chairman – Ray Beckwith, Treasurer – Carole Parish, Programme Secretary- Peter Stafford, Print Leader – David Mills, Projected Images Leader – Roy Broad, Colour Show Producer – Bob Sherrard, Publicity Officer – Marion Creed, Social Secretary – Pam Maclay, Web Master – Jean Mills and two general members – Jennifer George and David Philips. The annual Print Exhibition will take place at the Charles Hunt Centre from Monday 17th June until Saturday 22nd June. Open every day between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Refreshments will be available and all will be welcome.
Forty seven members of the Hailsham Photographic Society attended the Annual General Meeting held last Thursday; the last meeting of 2018/2019. The new Committee was voted in and comprises of: President – Eric Lavender, Chairman – Ray Beckwith, Treasurer – Carole Parish, Programme Secretary- Peter Stafford, Print Leader – David Mills, Projected Images Leader – Roy Broad, Colour Show Producer – Bob Sherrard, Publicity Officer – Marion Creed, Social Secretary – Pam Maclay, Web Master – Jean Mills and two general members – Jennifer George and David Philips. The annual Print Exhibition will take place at the Charles Hunt Centre from Monday 17th June until Saturday 22nd June. Open every day between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Refreshments will be available and all will be welcome.
18th April 2019
Paul O'Toole very kindly stood in at the last minute to judge three competitions, Special Subject – Contre-Jour, prints and PDI's and a new competition for the Gay Biddlecombe Trophy for the best overall print of the year. There were just 12 prints entered in the Special Subject Competition and the results were, 1st Just Leaving by David Mills, 2nd Waiting for the Golden Hour – Michael Sales and 3rd Misty Vale – Sean Keen. In the PDI section, the Special Subject Competition results were 1st Boat Boy - Sean Keen, 2nd Changing Light -Janice Payne, 3rd Travose Lighthouse - Alan Bousfield and two Highly Commendeds, Alan Bousfield – Wells Next the Sea and Martin Rumary - The Eye in the Sky. This year saw a new competition with the trophy having been donated by Gay Biddlecombe, a member who sadly passed away last year. The winner was Janet Monk with a beautiful flower picture – Granny's Bonnet. The judge said it was a very difficult choice as all the prints were excellent but that had been the one he would like to take home and put on the wall. Paul has been judging for five years and his light-hearted, chatty style was enjoyed by all the members. John Deller, vice chairman, thanked Paul for his efforts and wished him a safe journey home.
Paul O'Toole very kindly stood in at the last minute to judge three competitions, Special Subject – Contre-Jour, prints and PDI's and a new competition for the Gay Biddlecombe Trophy for the best overall print of the year. There were just 12 prints entered in the Special Subject Competition and the results were, 1st Just Leaving by David Mills, 2nd Waiting for the Golden Hour – Michael Sales and 3rd Misty Vale – Sean Keen. In the PDI section, the Special Subject Competition results were 1st Boat Boy - Sean Keen, 2nd Changing Light -Janice Payne, 3rd Travose Lighthouse - Alan Bousfield and two Highly Commendeds, Alan Bousfield – Wells Next the Sea and Martin Rumary - The Eye in the Sky. This year saw a new competition with the trophy having been donated by Gay Biddlecombe, a member who sadly passed away last year. The winner was Janet Monk with a beautiful flower picture – Granny's Bonnet. The judge said it was a very difficult choice as all the prints were excellent but that had been the one he would like to take home and put on the wall. Paul has been judging for five years and his light-hearted, chatty style was enjoyed by all the members. John Deller, vice chairman, thanked Paul for his efforts and wished him a safe journey home.
11th April 2019
David Eastley judged this week's competition. He set the scene by saying that he would be looking for consistency of image quality and interest in a portfolio competition where variety of style of photography was the objective. There were fifteen portfolios entered in the competition so David had ninety images to review and five portfolios were held back and each given an award. Fiona Flower and Roy Morris received a highly commended. Alan Bousfield was placed third, Richard Goldsmith was second and Jack Taylor awarded first place. The winning set of images did have the consistency and variety that was being sought by the judge.
David Eastley judged this week's competition. He set the scene by saying that he would be looking for consistency of image quality and interest in a portfolio competition where variety of style of photography was the objective. There were fifteen portfolios entered in the competition so David had ninety images to review and five portfolios were held back and each given an award. Fiona Flower and Roy Morris received a highly commended. Alan Bousfield was placed third, Richard Goldsmith was second and Jack Taylor awarded first place. The winning set of images did have the consistency and variety that was being sought by the judge.
4th April 2019
Members of Hailsham Photographic Society were treated to an inspirational talk by Paul Sanders, a well known photographer in the area.
He started taking photographs when he was 14 years old, borrowing his father's Praktica camera and enjoyed the developing and printing process so much that he was hooked. Four years later saw him in Spain, shooting glamour pictures and earning a very good salary for an 18 year old. He later joined the Times newspaper and by 2004 was the Picture Editor and selecting front page pictures from around 17,000 to 20,000 images submitted. He was in charge of photographers travelling the world including war torn countries and eventually found the worry and pressures very stressful. This ultimately led to a full nervous breakdown and he decided to resign for health reasons. During Paul's therapy his photography became more important him and he tried to follow in his two most admired photographers footsteps, Ansel Adams and Joe Cornish even buying the same equipment and travelling to the same locations as Joe Cornish. However, he felt that his pictures of these famous spots lacked emotion and he decided he needed to find his own landscape subjects. Today, he can visit a location and spend hours waiting for the right moment or light. He loves to take long exposure pictures often in the rain and unless Paul feels some emotion he won't take the photograph for as he says 'If the photographer can't feel the emotion taking the image, then how can the viewer be expected to feel it' John Deller, vice chairman, thanked Paul for a wonderful evening and said it was possibly one of the best talks he had heard at the club.
Members of Hailsham Photographic Society were treated to an inspirational talk by Paul Sanders, a well known photographer in the area.
He started taking photographs when he was 14 years old, borrowing his father's Praktica camera and enjoyed the developing and printing process so much that he was hooked. Four years later saw him in Spain, shooting glamour pictures and earning a very good salary for an 18 year old. He later joined the Times newspaper and by 2004 was the Picture Editor and selecting front page pictures from around 17,000 to 20,000 images submitted. He was in charge of photographers travelling the world including war torn countries and eventually found the worry and pressures very stressful. This ultimately led to a full nervous breakdown and he decided to resign for health reasons. During Paul's therapy his photography became more important him and he tried to follow in his two most admired photographers footsteps, Ansel Adams and Joe Cornish even buying the same equipment and travelling to the same locations as Joe Cornish. However, he felt that his pictures of these famous spots lacked emotion and he decided he needed to find his own landscape subjects. Today, he can visit a location and spend hours waiting for the right moment or light. He loves to take long exposure pictures often in the rain and unless Paul feels some emotion he won't take the photograph for as he says 'If the photographer can't feel the emotion taking the image, then how can the viewer be expected to feel it' John Deller, vice chairman, thanked Paul for a wonderful evening and said it was possibly one of the best talks he had heard at the club.
28th March 2019
It was the Projected Digital Image final this week, with judge Glyn Edmunds, APSA,EPSA,EFIAP/S,DPAGB, who is a member of Chichester Camera Club which
can trace it's roots back to 1893. Glyn has always had a fascination to produce, with the camera, something which is not visible to the naked eye. This may be as simple as using a very wide aperture to restrict sharp focus to a small area of the image, camera movement whilst the shutter is open or lengthy exposures to produce a feeling of movement. Since the beginning of the season last September, members have been invited to
enter two images in each of the four rounds of PDI competitions. The results in the Development Class: 1 st Ian Bartlett – Squabbling Terns, 2 nd Tony Lelliott – Three Oaks, 3 rd Celia Munn – I am Not Emused, Highly Commended were Martin Rumary – A Seat with a View and Ashley and also Bryony Bruce with Early Morning at Corfe Castle. In the Advanced Class, Fiona Flower came 1 st with Back Lit Pampas Grass, 2 nd Bruce Broughton – Man and Machine, 3 rd Roger Joyce – Walkies and Highly Commended were John Deller – Le Cheval, Paul Shilliam – Black Face Impala, Rob Shepherd – Brothers with Arms and Janice Payne with Rock Strata at Sandymouth Bay Vice Chairman, John Deller thanked Glyn for his appraisal of the images and for judging a difficult competition with so many excellent pictures from a large range of genres.
It was the Projected Digital Image final this week, with judge Glyn Edmunds, APSA,EPSA,EFIAP/S,DPAGB, who is a member of Chichester Camera Club which
can trace it's roots back to 1893. Glyn has always had a fascination to produce, with the camera, something which is not visible to the naked eye. This may be as simple as using a very wide aperture to restrict sharp focus to a small area of the image, camera movement whilst the shutter is open or lengthy exposures to produce a feeling of movement. Since the beginning of the season last September, members have been invited to
enter two images in each of the four rounds of PDI competitions. The results in the Development Class: 1 st Ian Bartlett – Squabbling Terns, 2 nd Tony Lelliott – Three Oaks, 3 rd Celia Munn – I am Not Emused, Highly Commended were Martin Rumary – A Seat with a View and Ashley and also Bryony Bruce with Early Morning at Corfe Castle. In the Advanced Class, Fiona Flower came 1 st with Back Lit Pampas Grass, 2 nd Bruce Broughton – Man and Machine, 3 rd Roger Joyce – Walkies and Highly Commended were John Deller – Le Cheval, Paul Shilliam – Black Face Impala, Rob Shepherd – Brothers with Arms and Janice Payne with Rock Strata at Sandymouth Bay Vice Chairman, John Deller thanked Glyn for his appraisal of the images and for judging a difficult competition with so many excellent pictures from a large range of genres.
21st March 2019
Gary Carter, CPAGB, who is the chairman of the Seaford Photographic Society, had worked a 12 hour shift before going along to judge round 4 of the Projected Digital Image Competition. He said that his task was made very difficult by the high standard of all the entrants and that Hailsham members should be very proud of the work achieved. These comments were well received! The four going through to the final from the Development Class were: Chris Bartlett – Hijacking D9079, Bryony Bruce – The Wreck of the Amsterdam, Celia Munn- I am not Emused and Christine Puttock – Lighthouse Challenge. Six images went through from the Advanced Class and these were: Roger Joyce – Walkis and Iris, Janice Payne – Ox Eye Daisy and Visitor, Paul Shilliam – Black Faced Impala, Richard Goldsmith – Frozen Sea, Spitsbergen and Jack Tayor – Ready to Wear. Vice Chairman, John Deller thanked Gary for critique and his difficult task in picking out winners from a large and high quality amount of entries.
Gary Carter, CPAGB, who is the chairman of the Seaford Photographic Society, had worked a 12 hour shift before going along to judge round 4 of the Projected Digital Image Competition. He said that his task was made very difficult by the high standard of all the entrants and that Hailsham members should be very proud of the work achieved. These comments were well received! The four going through to the final from the Development Class were: Chris Bartlett – Hijacking D9079, Bryony Bruce – The Wreck of the Amsterdam, Celia Munn- I am not Emused and Christine Puttock – Lighthouse Challenge. Six images went through from the Advanced Class and these were: Roger Joyce – Walkis and Iris, Janice Payne – Ox Eye Daisy and Visitor, Paul Shilliam – Black Faced Impala, Richard Goldsmith – Frozen Sea, Spitsbergen and Jack Tayor – Ready to Wear. Vice Chairman, John Deller thanked Gary for critique and his difficult task in picking out winners from a large and high quality amount of entries.
14th March 2019
Kirsty Ralfs, ARPS, who is a KCPA premier judge and professional photographer, had a difficult task in finding the winners of the Print Final held today. She was delighted with the range of subjects and quality of the photography and was helpful in suggesting ways to improve some images. In the Development class, the results were 1st Bryony Bruce - Calm Before the Storm, 2nd Martin Rumary – The Executive, 3rd Liz Cottingham – Just Landed and Highly Commendeds went to Celia Munn with Cunjak, The Antiquarian and Liz Cottingham with Time Out in New York. In the Advanced Class, 1st Janet Monk – Granny's Bonnet, 2nd Pat Broad – Twigs in Ice, 3rd Wendy Chrismas – Just Good Friends and two Highly Commendeds went to Janet Monk – Iris Seed Heads and Phil Smith – Paddle Boarding. Vice Chairman, John Deller, thanked Kirsty for her appraisal and her refreshing approach .
Kirsty Ralfs, ARPS, who is a KCPA premier judge and professional photographer, had a difficult task in finding the winners of the Print Final held today. She was delighted with the range of subjects and quality of the photography and was helpful in suggesting ways to improve some images. In the Development class, the results were 1st Bryony Bruce - Calm Before the Storm, 2nd Martin Rumary – The Executive, 3rd Liz Cottingham – Just Landed and Highly Commendeds went to Celia Munn with Cunjak, The Antiquarian and Liz Cottingham with Time Out in New York. In the Advanced Class, 1st Janet Monk – Granny's Bonnet, 2nd Pat Broad – Twigs in Ice, 3rd Wendy Chrismas – Just Good Friends and two Highly Commendeds went to Janet Monk – Iris Seed Heads and Phil Smith – Paddle Boarding. Vice Chairman, John Deller, thanked Kirsty for her appraisal and her refreshing approach .
7th March 2019
Robin Harmsworth visited Hailsham Photographic Society on the 28th February to judge Round 3 of the Projected Digital Image class. Robin started as a provisional judge in 2013 and gained accredited status in 2016. He has travelled to five different counties to appraise work at many camera clubs and loves the diverse work he sees. The results of the competition were: Sussex Shield Round 3: There were four entries and Robin held back six. He chose three to go through to the final: Dappled Blossom by Bryony Bruce, Spinning Wheel by Chris Bartlett, and Trees by Peter Parks. There were 34 entries for the Albert Hillman Cup Round 3. Robin had a very difficult time choosing 6 to go through as the standard was so high. He initially held back 12 and then chose the six to go forward to the final. These were: Choppy Waters by Janice Payne, On the Way Up by Colin Chrismas, Beach Volleyball by Alan Bousfield, Texture by Fiona Flower, Royal Academy Summer Show by Jack Taylor, and Inquisitive Stare by Paul Shilliam. Roy Broad thanked Robin for not just his positive and helpful comments on technique but also the subject content.
Robin Harmsworth visited Hailsham Photographic Society on the 28th February to judge Round 3 of the Projected Digital Image class. Robin started as a provisional judge in 2013 and gained accredited status in 2016. He has travelled to five different counties to appraise work at many camera clubs and loves the diverse work he sees. The results of the competition were: Sussex Shield Round 3: There were four entries and Robin held back six. He chose three to go through to the final: Dappled Blossom by Bryony Bruce, Spinning Wheel by Chris Bartlett, and Trees by Peter Parks. There were 34 entries for the Albert Hillman Cup Round 3. Robin had a very difficult time choosing 6 to go through as the standard was so high. He initially held back 12 and then chose the six to go forward to the final. These were: Choppy Waters by Janice Payne, On the Way Up by Colin Chrismas, Beach Volleyball by Alan Bousfield, Texture by Fiona Flower, Royal Academy Summer Show by Jack Taylor, and Inquisitive Stare by Paul Shilliam. Roy Broad thanked Robin for not just his positive and helpful comments on technique but also the subject content.
28th February 2019
Steve Lawrenson ARPS APAGB visited Hailsham Photographic Society on Thursday to judge the 4 th round Print Competition. Steve who was awarded an
APAGB for his services to Photography is a member of Reigate Photographic Society. There were 12 prints in the Development Class. Steve held back 5 prints and chose the following to go through to the final: Shades of Charcoal by Liz Cottingham, Time out in New York by Liz Cottingham and Who Me? by Martin
Rumary. In the Founders class there were 38 prints. The standard was so high and Steve held back 18 prints. He finally chose the six to go through which
were: Old and Creaky by Gerald Hartley, The Village Chief by Peggy McKenzie, Paddle Boarding by Phil Smith, Towner Window by Jack Taylor, Veteran Soldier
by Jack Taylor and Dark De La Warr by Mandy Willard. In his thanks Colin said that many judges visited the club each with their own unique styles. Steve had shown an appreciation of each image with an understanding of what the photographer was trying to say, and with his positive and humorous comments it had been a great evening.
Steve Lawrenson ARPS APAGB visited Hailsham Photographic Society on Thursday to judge the 4 th round Print Competition. Steve who was awarded an
APAGB for his services to Photography is a member of Reigate Photographic Society. There were 12 prints in the Development Class. Steve held back 5 prints and chose the following to go through to the final: Shades of Charcoal by Liz Cottingham, Time out in New York by Liz Cottingham and Who Me? by Martin
Rumary. In the Founders class there were 38 prints. The standard was so high and Steve held back 18 prints. He finally chose the six to go through which
were: Old and Creaky by Gerald Hartley, The Village Chief by Peggy McKenzie, Paddle Boarding by Phil Smith, Towner Window by Jack Taylor, Veteran Soldier
by Jack Taylor and Dark De La Warr by Mandy Willard. In his thanks Colin said that many judges visited the club each with their own unique styles. Steve had shown an appreciation of each image with an understanding of what the photographer was trying to say, and with his positive and humorous comments it had been a great evening.
21st February 2019
Due to illness David Eastley from Burgess Hill kindly stepped in at the last moment to judge the club’s Themed Panel competition (Strong Trophy )
This is an entry of six prints which are displayed and judged as a coherent panel. Any member can enter one panel. There were 22 entries (132 prints) with a huge diversity of subjects and exceptional prints.
Reuslts were: Highly commended: Blaze of Colour by Wendy Christmas, 6 Blooms by Janet Monk, Me and My Shadow – Vietnam by Alison Morris, Aideburgh Abstractions of Blue Sky on the Shell by Janice Payne. In 3rd place Pat Broad with Rock Colours, 2nd place A collection of images taken on a wet morning at Hampton Court by Alan Clark and in 1st place Symphony in Muted Tones by Ant Sherwin.
David had a very difficult job as the panels were all of a very high quality but with his great communication skills, positive comments and humour, members not only thoroughly enjoyed the evening but learnt about panel construction from David.
Mention should also go to Liz and Roger Scott who worked so hard to make the evening run smoothly.
Hailsham Photographic Club hold their Annual Colour Show at the Hailsham Community Civic Hall on Friday 1st March at 7.30pm and Saturday 2nd March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets at £6 each can be obtained from the Camera Centre in Hailsham, or Orchard Framing, Horam or contact 01424 225684. This year the club is supporting Cuckmere Community Buses as their charity.
Due to illness David Eastley from Burgess Hill kindly stepped in at the last moment to judge the club’s Themed Panel competition (Strong Trophy )
This is an entry of six prints which are displayed and judged as a coherent panel. Any member can enter one panel. There were 22 entries (132 prints) with a huge diversity of subjects and exceptional prints.
Reuslts were: Highly commended: Blaze of Colour by Wendy Christmas, 6 Blooms by Janet Monk, Me and My Shadow – Vietnam by Alison Morris, Aideburgh Abstractions of Blue Sky on the Shell by Janice Payne. In 3rd place Pat Broad with Rock Colours, 2nd place A collection of images taken on a wet morning at Hampton Court by Alan Clark and in 1st place Symphony in Muted Tones by Ant Sherwin.
David had a very difficult job as the panels were all of a very high quality but with his great communication skills, positive comments and humour, members not only thoroughly enjoyed the evening but learnt about panel construction from David.
Mention should also go to Liz and Roger Scott who worked so hard to make the evening run smoothly.
Hailsham Photographic Club hold their Annual Colour Show at the Hailsham Community Civic Hall on Friday 1st March at 7.30pm and Saturday 2nd March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets at £6 each can be obtained from the Camera Centre in Hailsham, or Orchard Framing, Horam or contact 01424 225684. This year the club is supporting Cuckmere Community Buses as their charity.
14th February 2019
Chris Palmer FRPS, EFIAP, DPAGB, APAGB, a busy judge and popular lecturer, visited Hailsham Photographic Society and members knew from the letters
after his name that he is a most accomplished photographer and were certainly not disappointed with an evening of amazing photography, description and jokes. His lecture was titled ‘A Personal Response’. Chris explained that we all see the world in different ways and each photo was your own interpretation. During the first half Chris showed photos taken in Iceland, Yellowstone USA, Abstracts of graffiti along a canal, Dungeness and Tuscany. After the break he showed photos taken over 8 or 9 years in very cold temperatures which were abstracts of iced puddles, shapes and forms, often macro pictures. He also showed and explained his Fellowship panel which consists of 20 pictures. The theme of this amazing panel was San Michele, a Venice cemetery. The
island of Isola San Michele was selected to be an island for the dead as Napoleon decreed that burials within the city of Venice were unsanitary. This
panel portrayed some of the Italianate sculptural beauty, sadness and grief, atmosphere and mood. Colin Monk when thanking Chris said that members shared the joy, feeling and emotion of looking into a picture.
Chris Palmer FRPS, EFIAP, DPAGB, APAGB, a busy judge and popular lecturer, visited Hailsham Photographic Society and members knew from the letters
after his name that he is a most accomplished photographer and were certainly not disappointed with an evening of amazing photography, description and jokes. His lecture was titled ‘A Personal Response’. Chris explained that we all see the world in different ways and each photo was your own interpretation. During the first half Chris showed photos taken in Iceland, Yellowstone USA, Abstracts of graffiti along a canal, Dungeness and Tuscany. After the break he showed photos taken over 8 or 9 years in very cold temperatures which were abstracts of iced puddles, shapes and forms, often macro pictures. He also showed and explained his Fellowship panel which consists of 20 pictures. The theme of this amazing panel was San Michele, a Venice cemetery. The
island of Isola San Michele was selected to be an island for the dead as Napoleon decreed that burials within the city of Venice were unsanitary. This
panel portrayed some of the Italianate sculptural beauty, sadness and grief, atmosphere and mood. Colin Monk when thanking Chris said that members shared the joy, feeling and emotion of looking into a picture.
7th February 2019
Hailsham Photographic Society enjoyed a very varied evening with lectures from two members John Deller LRPS and Dr Colin Tourle MBE
John Deller shared photos from a charity walk he undertook a few years ago, walking the Thames Path a 184-mile trek. The source starts in the Cotswolds and passes through peaceful water meadows, unspoilt rural villages, historical towns and cities, 43 locks and finally through the heart of London to end at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. John’s photos took members on this interesting journey with him and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
After the break Dr. Colin Tourle MBE who is a Hailsham doctor and has spent much of his life doing voluntary medical work overseas. He shared many stories and photos of where he travelled to an accident in a helicopter which landed in precarious surroundings, a baby being born in a very small aeroplane at night, clinics in the bush, war in Kosovo, and trips to former Rhodesia and Ethiopia, He is a co-founder of the charity Iasis where he is involved in many projects latterly travelling to Lebanon to the Syrian refugee camps. His stories and photos were an inspiration and kept members spellbound.
Colin Monk thanked both John Deller and Dr Tourle for showing their work and sharing their stories.
Hailsham Photographic Society enjoyed a very varied evening with lectures from two members John Deller LRPS and Dr Colin Tourle MBE
John Deller shared photos from a charity walk he undertook a few years ago, walking the Thames Path a 184-mile trek. The source starts in the Cotswolds and passes through peaceful water meadows, unspoilt rural villages, historical towns and cities, 43 locks and finally through the heart of London to end at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. John’s photos took members on this interesting journey with him and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
After the break Dr. Colin Tourle MBE who is a Hailsham doctor and has spent much of his life doing voluntary medical work overseas. He shared many stories and photos of where he travelled to an accident in a helicopter which landed in precarious surroundings, a baby being born in a very small aeroplane at night, clinics in the bush, war in Kosovo, and trips to former Rhodesia and Ethiopia, He is a co-founder of the charity Iasis where he is involved in many projects latterly travelling to Lebanon to the Syrian refugee camps. His stories and photos were an inspiration and kept members spellbound.
Colin Monk thanked both John Deller and Dr Tourle for showing their work and sharing their stories.
31st January 2019
Meeting cancelled
Meeting cancelled
24th January 2019
Hailsham Photographic Society always looks forward to a visit from Gavin Hoey and this week was no exception with the hall full of members. Gavin is a professional photographer and photographic educator who is not frightened of trying live experiments in front of an audience.
With a striped patterned back drop and a glass of water he showed the members how light changed direction and produced opposing lines through the glass by taking a photograph which was projected for the members to see. Gavin then showed his favourite Photoshop editing techniques to get the best out of the shot taken. There was some technical information for the less advanced workers and he focused on the lighting equipment he uses and demonstrated how the light coming from various directions changed the overall appearance of the images. After the tea break the members were treated to a portrait session with chairman, Colin Monk ‘volunteered’ to have his photograph taken. Much to the members’ amusement Colin was dressed up as a mad scientist and in the final edited photograph he looked just the part! Colin thanked Gavin for his energetic and most entertaining evening, the members responded with an enthusiastic round of applause.
Hailsham Photographic Society always looks forward to a visit from Gavin Hoey and this week was no exception with the hall full of members. Gavin is a professional photographer and photographic educator who is not frightened of trying live experiments in front of an audience.
With a striped patterned back drop and a glass of water he showed the members how light changed direction and produced opposing lines through the glass by taking a photograph which was projected for the members to see. Gavin then showed his favourite Photoshop editing techniques to get the best out of the shot taken. There was some technical information for the less advanced workers and he focused on the lighting equipment he uses and demonstrated how the light coming from various directions changed the overall appearance of the images. After the tea break the members were treated to a portrait session with chairman, Colin Monk ‘volunteered’ to have his photograph taken. Much to the members’ amusement Colin was dressed up as a mad scientist and in the final edited photograph he looked just the part! Colin thanked Gavin for his energetic and most entertaining evening, the members responded with an enthusiastic round of applause.
17th January 2019
Chairman’s Evening at Hailsham Photographic Society included a variety of work from members David Mills gave a short lecture titled ‘Iconic Locations – a personal view’. David is predominately a black and white photographer and he showed a couple of photos by people who have inspired him. One was ‘Jeffrey Pine’ by Ansell Adams and he then showed his own photo taken at the same location many years later. The locations of photos David shared were not only from the UK but New Zealand and the USA. With his humorous comments and stunning photos members thoroughly enjoyed his talk. Sean Kean who enjoys deep sea diving explained the difficulties and dangers of underwater photography. To share a world under water that many people would not see was captivating as were his stories to go with each photo. When seeing underwater photography in the future members will definitely appreciate how challenging it is. Mandy Willard showed collages of photos which were not only interesting but superb. Mandy visits many local places with friends and they set a subject for the day’s photography, i.e. flowers, shapes of letters, door knockers, etc. Each collage was fascinating and members thoroughly enjoyed her talk. Colin Monk then showed three Audio Visuals of work by Gay Biddlecombe a member of Hailsham Photographic Club who sadly died last year. This was titled
Gay’s Frozen Lands’. Gay was an inspirational photographer and each AV was enjoyed by all. Colin Monk, Chairman, thanked each speaker for their part in such an enjoyable evening.
Chairman’s Evening at Hailsham Photographic Society included a variety of work from members David Mills gave a short lecture titled ‘Iconic Locations – a personal view’. David is predominately a black and white photographer and he showed a couple of photos by people who have inspired him. One was ‘Jeffrey Pine’ by Ansell Adams and he then showed his own photo taken at the same location many years later. The locations of photos David shared were not only from the UK but New Zealand and the USA. With his humorous comments and stunning photos members thoroughly enjoyed his talk. Sean Kean who enjoys deep sea diving explained the difficulties and dangers of underwater photography. To share a world under water that many people would not see was captivating as were his stories to go with each photo. When seeing underwater photography in the future members will definitely appreciate how challenging it is. Mandy Willard showed collages of photos which were not only interesting but superb. Mandy visits many local places with friends and they set a subject for the day’s photography, i.e. flowers, shapes of letters, door knockers, etc. Each collage was fascinating and members thoroughly enjoyed her talk. Colin Monk then showed three Audio Visuals of work by Gay Biddlecombe a member of Hailsham Photographic Club who sadly died last year. This was titled
Gay’s Frozen Lands’. Gay was an inspirational photographer and each AV was enjoyed by all. Colin Monk, Chairman, thanked each speaker for their part in such an enjoyable evening.
10th January 2019
Judith Stewart a Professional Photographer from Uckfield judged Print Round 3 at Hailsham Photographic Society this week.
In the Development Class there were 11 entries. The three to go through to the final at the end of the year were: Flower Study in the style of Robert Mapplethorpe by Liz Cottingham, B for Bentley by Elaine Rumary and All on my Ownsome by Graham Wilkinson.
There were 44 prints in the Advanced class with 7 print to go forward. These were: Grasses Iceland by Pat Broad, Cherry Blossom by Colin Chrismas, A Quiet
Reflection by Peggy McKenzie, Fly Past at Dovercourt by Janice Payne, Early Morning – Eilean Donan Castle by Louise Pemberton, Hunting Cheetahs by Paul
Shilliam, and Family Stroll by Jack Taylor. Colin Monk thanked Judith for being such an excellent judge with her helpful and positive comments.
Judith Stewart a Professional Photographer from Uckfield judged Print Round 3 at Hailsham Photographic Society this week.
In the Development Class there were 11 entries. The three to go through to the final at the end of the year were: Flower Study in the style of Robert Mapplethorpe by Liz Cottingham, B for Bentley by Elaine Rumary and All on my Ownsome by Graham Wilkinson.
There were 44 prints in the Advanced class with 7 print to go forward. These were: Grasses Iceland by Pat Broad, Cherry Blossom by Colin Chrismas, A Quiet
Reflection by Peggy McKenzie, Fly Past at Dovercourt by Janice Payne, Early Morning – Eilean Donan Castle by Louise Pemberton, Hunting Cheetahs by Paul
Shilliam, and Family Stroll by Jack Taylor. Colin Monk thanked Judith for being such an excellent judge with her helpful and positive comments.
3rd January 2019
The lecturer for the first evening after Christmas and the New Year was the Society’s own President, Eric Lavender.Eric is a long standing member of the Society and in 1963 he instigated the first ‘Colour Show’, now an annual event on the first week end in March, this year being no exception. He started the evening by explaining that he only became a member because the Society needed a treasurer and a friend talked him into it! He started by showing some of the equipment he had used over the years and told stories related to the projected images from all over the world, taken when on holiday.The second half of the evening was dedicated to AV’s (Audio Visuals) with a short lesson, in the software Pictures To Exe, to show the members how easy it is to make a simple AV. Next, the members were treated to Eric’s own productions, a tour of Hellingly, a trip to Hampton Court flower show, ‘Shangri-La’ and a humorous ‘Old Macdonalds Farm’.Chairman, Colin Monk, thanked Eric for an interesting evening and wished the members a happy new year.
The lecturer for the first evening after Christmas and the New Year was the Society’s own President, Eric Lavender.Eric is a long standing member of the Society and in 1963 he instigated the first ‘Colour Show’, now an annual event on the first week end in March, this year being no exception. He started the evening by explaining that he only became a member because the Society needed a treasurer and a friend talked him into it! He started by showing some of the equipment he had used over the years and told stories related to the projected images from all over the world, taken when on holiday.The second half of the evening was dedicated to AV’s (Audio Visuals) with a short lesson, in the software Pictures To Exe, to show the members how easy it is to make a simple AV. Next, the members were treated to Eric’s own productions, a tour of Hellingly, a trip to Hampton Court flower show, ‘Shangri-La’ and a humorous ‘Old Macdonalds Farm’.Chairman, Colin Monk, thanked Eric for an interesting evening and wished the members a happy new year.
20th December 2018
Christmas Party
Christmas Party
13th December 2018
Bob Webzell, ARPS, EFIAP very kindly stepped in at the last minute to judge round 2 of the PDI competition. There were 40 images in the Advanced section and six were chosen to go through to the final. They were, Descending to Zero and Thorney Seahorse, Sulu Sea by Sean Keen; Gentle Giant by Moxy Child; Death on the Garden Table by Roy Broad ,Path to the Devil’s Kitchen by Ray Beckwith and Take off by Roger Joyce. In the Development Class there were 14 images and the following three were chosen, Three Oaks by Tony Lelliott; A Seat with a View by Martin Rumary and Early Morning at Corfe Castle by Bryony Bruce.
Vice Chairman, John Deller, did an admirable job in praising Bob for his comments and choice and thanking members for their hard work in preparing the hall.
Bob Webzell, ARPS, EFIAP very kindly stepped in at the last minute to judge round 2 of the PDI competition. There were 40 images in the Advanced section and six were chosen to go through to the final. They were, Descending to Zero and Thorney Seahorse, Sulu Sea by Sean Keen; Gentle Giant by Moxy Child; Death on the Garden Table by Roy Broad ,Path to the Devil’s Kitchen by Ray Beckwith and Take off by Roger Joyce. In the Development Class there were 14 images and the following three were chosen, Three Oaks by Tony Lelliott; A Seat with a View by Martin Rumary and Early Morning at Corfe Castle by Bryony Bruce.
Vice Chairman, John Deller, did an admirable job in praising Bob for his comments and choice and thanking members for their hard work in preparing the hall.
6th December 2018
Walter Benzie, Hon FRPS , who was our judge this week, was President of the Royal Photographic Society from 2015 to 2017. He described his photographic interests as ‘eclectic’ ranging from digital photography to photographic history. He was a judge on the Southern Photographic Association circuit and sat on the Society’s own Licentiate distinctions panel. There were 67 monochrome prints in the Stafford Trophy competition and 16 were held back before the final decision was made. 1st place was given to David Mills with ‘The Roof of Selfridges, Birmingham’, 2nd place Louise Pemberton - ‘Just Practising’, 3rd place Rob Shepherd –‘Stair at the Towner’ and the four highly commended prints were by Pat Broad with ‘Thermal Power Station’, Bob Harvey – ‘Creative Effort’, Janet Monk – ‘Kaffir Lily’ and Liz Scott – ‘Ascent’. At the end of the evening, vice chairman, John Deller thanked Walter for his positive comments and said the members had enjoyed a very interesting and informative meeting.
Walter Benzie, Hon FRPS , who was our judge this week, was President of the Royal Photographic Society from 2015 to 2017. He described his photographic interests as ‘eclectic’ ranging from digital photography to photographic history. He was a judge on the Southern Photographic Association circuit and sat on the Society’s own Licentiate distinctions panel. There were 67 monochrome prints in the Stafford Trophy competition and 16 were held back before the final decision was made. 1st place was given to David Mills with ‘The Roof of Selfridges, Birmingham’, 2nd place Louise Pemberton - ‘Just Practising’, 3rd place Rob Shepherd –‘Stair at the Towner’ and the four highly commended prints were by Pat Broad with ‘Thermal Power Station’, Bob Harvey – ‘Creative Effort’, Janet Monk – ‘Kaffir Lily’ and Liz Scott – ‘Ascent’. At the end of the evening, vice chairman, John Deller thanked Walter for his positive comments and said the members had enjoyed a very interesting and informative meeting.
29th November 2018
Ken Scott ARPS visited Hailsham Photographic Society to judge the annual Landscape Competition. Ken is probably best known for his work with mountains, landscape and light, although in recent years his styles have become more diverse from nature to abstract. In 2017 he embarked on a solo walk around the coast of Britain. (with his camera). Before judging Ken explained how important it was to him as to how each photo made him feel.
Results were: Prints: Highly Commended: Bitterly Cold Day, Beachy Head by Liz Scott; The Road to Snowdon by Peter Stafford. 3 rd Lake Behinj, Slovenia by
Louise Pemberton, 2 nd Fog Bow Tangle Creek by Pat Broad and 1 st Downland Landscape by Roger Scott.
For PDI’s results were: Highly Commended: Mountain Ridge by Shawn Freeborn, Light Patches, New Forest by Ray Beckwith, Harvest End by Martin Rumary.
3rd All About Light by Fiona Flower, Gone Fishing by Alan Bousfield and 1 st Snow on the Downs by Roy Broad.
Colin Monk thanked Ken for his excellent judging and comments.
Ken Scott ARPS visited Hailsham Photographic Society to judge the annual Landscape Competition. Ken is probably best known for his work with mountains, landscape and light, although in recent years his styles have become more diverse from nature to abstract. In 2017 he embarked on a solo walk around the coast of Britain. (with his camera). Before judging Ken explained how important it was to him as to how each photo made him feel.
Results were: Prints: Highly Commended: Bitterly Cold Day, Beachy Head by Liz Scott; The Road to Snowdon by Peter Stafford. 3 rd Lake Behinj, Slovenia by
Louise Pemberton, 2 nd Fog Bow Tangle Creek by Pat Broad and 1 st Downland Landscape by Roger Scott.
For PDI’s results were: Highly Commended: Mountain Ridge by Shawn Freeborn, Light Patches, New Forest by Ray Beckwith, Harvest End by Martin Rumary.
3rd All About Light by Fiona Flower, Gone Fishing by Alan Bousfield and 1 st Snow on the Downs by Roy Broad.
Colin Monk thanked Ken for his excellent judging and comments.
22nd November 2018
Paul Mitchell, FRPS, who was the lecturer this week, is a graphic designer who runs his own design consultancy business in Buckinghamshire. A member of the prestigious Arena group and a founder member of The Landscape Collective, Paul is also a well respected photographic judge.
His interest in photography, mainly landscapes, began at an early age and he loves the use of ‘negative space’ and we were shown some beautiful examples of this. The Lake District is a favourite place of his and there were some amazing colours in the rocks and slates he photographed there; his interest in geology showing through. Members were treated to a range of subjects and being a graphic designer they saw shapes and bold colours in much of his work.
Before taking a photograph Paul pre-visualises what he will do with the image therefore cutting down on editing work but uses Lightroom for minor adjustments. Chairman, Colin Monk, thanked Paul for his thoroughly interesting evening and for showing some of his beautiful work.
Paul Mitchell, FRPS, who was the lecturer this week, is a graphic designer who runs his own design consultancy business in Buckinghamshire. A member of the prestigious Arena group and a founder member of The Landscape Collective, Paul is also a well respected photographic judge.
His interest in photography, mainly landscapes, began at an early age and he loves the use of ‘negative space’ and we were shown some beautiful examples of this. The Lake District is a favourite place of his and there were some amazing colours in the rocks and slates he photographed there; his interest in geology showing through. Members were treated to a range of subjects and being a graphic designer they saw shapes and bold colours in much of his work.
Before taking a photograph Paul pre-visualises what he will do with the image therefore cutting down on editing work but uses Lightroom for minor adjustments. Chairman, Colin Monk, thanked Paul for his thoroughly interesting evening and for showing some of his beautiful work.
15th November 2018
Hailsham Photographic Club held Round Two of the Annual Print Competition.
Keith Gibson judged this round. Keith has visited Hailsham many times before and is always very welcome. Keith mainly loves landscapes but also does architectural and street photography. There were 69 entries and Keith spent time on each picture giving positive criticism and comments. Results were: Development Class: Keith held back 5 entries and the four to go through to the Final were: V and A Tay by Alan Anderson, Grandma, Look at Me by Liz Cottingham, Hot Pursuit by Tony Lelliott, and Sunset Reflections by Tony Lelliott. Advanced Class: 15 were held back and the seven prints to go through were: Tern Aerial Ballet by Alan Bousfield, Cwn Llan by John Deller, Remembering with Fireworks by Richard Goldsmith, Hot Seats by Gerald Hartley, Turner Gallery Margate by David Mills, Granny’s Bonnet by Janet Monk, and Quistreham Beach by Jack Taylor.
Colin Monk thanked Keith and said HPS always look forward to his next visit.
Hailsham Photographic Club held Round Two of the Annual Print Competition.
Keith Gibson judged this round. Keith has visited Hailsham many times before and is always very welcome. Keith mainly loves landscapes but also does architectural and street photography. There were 69 entries and Keith spent time on each picture giving positive criticism and comments. Results were: Development Class: Keith held back 5 entries and the four to go through to the Final were: V and A Tay by Alan Anderson, Grandma, Look at Me by Liz Cottingham, Hot Pursuit by Tony Lelliott, and Sunset Reflections by Tony Lelliott. Advanced Class: 15 were held back and the seven prints to go through were: Tern Aerial Ballet by Alan Bousfield, Cwn Llan by John Deller, Remembering with Fireworks by Richard Goldsmith, Hot Seats by Gerald Hartley, Turner Gallery Margate by David Mills, Granny’s Bonnet by Janet Monk, and Quistreham Beach by Jack Taylor.
Colin Monk thanked Keith and said HPS always look forward to his next visit.
8th November 2018
Finn Hopson a photographer from Brighton visited Hailsham Photographic Society on 8th November. Having spent many years cycling and walking on the South Downs Finn now spends his time photographing them, trying to capture unique places, shapes, patterns and textures.
Finn’s work has been exhibited around Brighton since 2011, and has been featured in magazines, advertising and websites around the world. In 2014 he opened the Brighton Photographic Gallery.
Although this is his third visit to Hailsham, his passion and knowledge on his subject is an inspiration and HPS looks forward to his next lecture.
Colin Monk thanked Finn for such an exceptional evening.
Finn Hopson a photographer from Brighton visited Hailsham Photographic Society on 8th November. Having spent many years cycling and walking on the South Downs Finn now spends his time photographing them, trying to capture unique places, shapes, patterns and textures.
Finn’s work has been exhibited around Brighton since 2011, and has been featured in magazines, advertising and websites around the world. In 2014 he opened the Brighton Photographic Gallery.
Although this is his third visit to Hailsham, his passion and knowledge on his subject is an inspiration and HPS looks forward to his next lecture.
Colin Monk thanked Finn for such an exceptional evening.
1st November 2018
On Thursday 1st November John Fox, an astrophotographer, gave a very interesting lecture on how to photograph the night sky. A professional photographer all his working life, John has been interested in astrophotography for about five years and is a member of Wealden Astronomers.
With on screen pictures members were shown how to set up their cameras to get the best from them using the manual settings, iso, white balance etc and told that a tripod and cable release were essentials.
Then came the amazing night sky photographs taken by John to illustrate his expertise. Members were amazed to see how pictures taken in the dark with no light apart from the moon looked like they had been taken in daylight but with the stars in the blue sky to prove it. Light pollution is a problem and he hunts out places away from the towns and cities to avoid this as much as possible.
John sometimes ‘paints with light’ using a torch (but not too bright!) to light up the foreground and also uses a telescope with a camera adaptor to zoom into the sky and stars. He is a volunteer at Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre and showed members images of the lazer ranger which is used to track satellites and has a range from 300km to 42000km to an accuracy of approximately 1cm
His knowledge and enthusiasm of the stars, planets and satellites was infectious and Chairman, Colin Monk, thanked him profusely for an entertaining evening.
On Thursday 1st November John Fox, an astrophotographer, gave a very interesting lecture on how to photograph the night sky. A professional photographer all his working life, John has been interested in astrophotography for about five years and is a member of Wealden Astronomers.
With on screen pictures members were shown how to set up their cameras to get the best from them using the manual settings, iso, white balance etc and told that a tripod and cable release were essentials.
Then came the amazing night sky photographs taken by John to illustrate his expertise. Members were amazed to see how pictures taken in the dark with no light apart from the moon looked like they had been taken in daylight but with the stars in the blue sky to prove it. Light pollution is a problem and he hunts out places away from the towns and cities to avoid this as much as possible.
John sometimes ‘paints with light’ using a torch (but not too bright!) to light up the foreground and also uses a telescope with a camera adaptor to zoom into the sky and stars. He is a volunteer at Herstmonceux Observatory Science Centre and showed members images of the lazer ranger which is used to track satellites and has a range from 300km to 42000km to an accuracy of approximately 1cm
His knowledge and enthusiasm of the stars, planets and satellites was infectious and Chairman, Colin Monk, thanked him profusely for an entertaining evening.
25th October 2018
Hailsham Photographic Club held their Natural History Competition in both print and PDI. Each subject should be shown in its natural habitat. This was judged by Paul Adams ARPS DPAGB FDPS. And as there was such a large entry Paul had a busy evening. Print results were: Highly Commended: Hippopotamus by Paul Shilliam and Speckled Yellow Moth by Phil Smith. 3 rd Bee Orchid by Alan Bousfield, 2nd Common Blue Damselfly by Phil Smith and 1 st Gerenuk Browsing by Terry McGhie. PDI section: Highly Commended: Cep, Boletus edulis by Janet Monk, Elephant fight by Terry McGhie, and Pirate Spider by Jack Taylor, 3 rd Terns by Mandy Willard, 2nd Greenfinch by David Phillips and 1 st Yellow Billed Kite by Ray Beckwith. Colin Monk, Chairman, thanked Paul for his critique and his difficult task in picking out winners from a large and high quality amount of entries.
Hailsham Photographic Club held their Natural History Competition in both print and PDI. Each subject should be shown in its natural habitat. This was judged by Paul Adams ARPS DPAGB FDPS. And as there was such a large entry Paul had a busy evening. Print results were: Highly Commended: Hippopotamus by Paul Shilliam and Speckled Yellow Moth by Phil Smith. 3 rd Bee Orchid by Alan Bousfield, 2nd Common Blue Damselfly by Phil Smith and 1 st Gerenuk Browsing by Terry McGhie. PDI section: Highly Commended: Cep, Boletus edulis by Janet Monk, Elephant fight by Terry McGhie, and Pirate Spider by Jack Taylor, 3 rd Terns by Mandy Willard, 2nd Greenfinch by David Phillips and 1 st Yellow Billed Kite by Ray Beckwith. Colin Monk, Chairman, thanked Paul for his critique and his difficult task in picking out winners from a large and high quality amount of entries.
18th October 2018
Hailsham Photographic Club enjoyed an Evening with David Mills ARPS who has been a member of the club since 1971. David is known predominately for his black and white photography, but during the evening he showed an array of pictures, many in colour. Although he talked about some pictures from the 1970 and 80’s most were taken over the past few years. His love of the Snowdonia area in Wales is well known to members, and he also showed pictures taken in Iceland, Spain, Scotland and many other places. David has an amazing talent for choosing specific points to photograph on buildings and his architectural pictures are stunning. He also showed a panel of pictures taken of the Selfridges building in Birmingham which won the Strong Trophy last year.
With David’s amusing comments and great photography all agreed it was a brilliant evening.
Hailsham Photographic Club enjoyed an Evening with David Mills ARPS who has been a member of the club since 1971. David is known predominately for his black and white photography, but during the evening he showed an array of pictures, many in colour. Although he talked about some pictures from the 1970 and 80’s most were taken over the past few years. His love of the Snowdonia area in Wales is well known to members, and he also showed pictures taken in Iceland, Spain, Scotland and many other places. David has an amazing talent for choosing specific points to photograph on buildings and his architectural pictures are stunning. He also showed a panel of pictures taken of the Selfridges building in Birmingham which won the Strong Trophy last year.
With David’s amusing comments and great photography all agreed it was a brilliant evening.
11th October 2018
Hailsham Photographic Club held their first PDI Competition of the season.
An old friend of the club Trevor Gellard came to judge. Trevor is a member of the Brighton and Hove Camera Club, a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, judge and lecturer and he has also exhibited in International exhibitions and had several one man exhibitions.
There were 69 images for Trevor to judge during the evening.
Images chosen to go through to the final were: Sussex Shield Round 1: Swanning About by Martin Rumary, Squabbling Terns by Ian Bartlett, Bee on a Poppy by Nicola Stone and Ooops by Bryony Bruce. There were 16 entries. Albert Hillman Cup Round 1: Man and Machine by Bruce Broughton, Le Cheval by John Dellar, Sheep in the Mist by Jan Cunningham, Brothers with Arms by Rob Shepherd, And They Are Not Getting Out by Moxy Child, Possingworth Lake in Winter by Peggy McKenzie, and Fantasy by Bruce Broughton. There were 53 entries.
Trevor had considerable difficulty choosing the final images to go through to the final He held back 23 in the Albert Hillman Cup and had to decide on just 7 images.
Colin Monk, Chairman, thanked Trevor and said how pleased the club are when he visited and everyone appreciated his comments.
Hailsham Photographic Club held their first PDI Competition of the season.
An old friend of the club Trevor Gellard came to judge. Trevor is a member of the Brighton and Hove Camera Club, a fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, judge and lecturer and he has also exhibited in International exhibitions and had several one man exhibitions.
There were 69 images for Trevor to judge during the evening.
Images chosen to go through to the final were: Sussex Shield Round 1: Swanning About by Martin Rumary, Squabbling Terns by Ian Bartlett, Bee on a Poppy by Nicola Stone and Ooops by Bryony Bruce. There were 16 entries. Albert Hillman Cup Round 1: Man and Machine by Bruce Broughton, Le Cheval by John Dellar, Sheep in the Mist by Jan Cunningham, Brothers with Arms by Rob Shepherd, And They Are Not Getting Out by Moxy Child, Possingworth Lake in Winter by Peggy McKenzie, and Fantasy by Bruce Broughton. There were 53 entries.
Trevor had considerable difficulty choosing the final images to go through to the final He held back 23 in the Albert Hillman Cup and had to decide on just 7 images.
Colin Monk, Chairman, thanked Trevor and said how pleased the club are when he visited and everyone appreciated his comments.
4th October 2018
On Thursday 4th October, Hailsham Photographic Club were treated to an evening with Rachael Talibart titled Tides and Tempest.
Rachael grew up on the south coast of England. Much of her childhood was spent at sea and this has left her with a life-long fascination for the ocean in all its forms. Although Rachael travels widely for her photography she retains a special fondness for the South of England and many of her images are created there. Rachael’s photographs have been published in books, magazines and have been exhibited widely in the UK as well as Barcelona and New York and appear in private collections in the UK and USA. She has been awarded Black and White Photographer of the Year 2018. Classic View Winner, Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017 and Sunday Times Magazine award, Landscape Photographer of the Year 2016.
Colin Monk thanked Rachael for a spectacular evening saying he felt all members enjoyed her humour, explanations, passion and photography.
On Thursday 4th October, Hailsham Photographic Club were treated to an evening with Rachael Talibart titled Tides and Tempest.
Rachael grew up on the south coast of England. Much of her childhood was spent at sea and this has left her with a life-long fascination for the ocean in all its forms. Although Rachael travels widely for her photography she retains a special fondness for the South of England and many of her images are created there. Rachael’s photographs have been published in books, magazines and have been exhibited widely in the UK as well as Barcelona and New York and appear in private collections in the UK and USA. She has been awarded Black and White Photographer of the Year 2018. Classic View Winner, Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017 and Sunday Times Magazine award, Landscape Photographer of the Year 2016.
Colin Monk thanked Rachael for a spectacular evening saying he felt all members enjoyed her humour, explanations, passion and photography.
27th September 2018
Today saw the first of our competitions for the season and 66 prints were entered into two sections, the Development class (formerly two classes beginners and intermediate) and the Advanced class.
The judge, Carole Speight, a member of Chichester Camera Club and former Chaiman has been judging for 16 years. Her main interest now is Audio Visual but her photography has spanned many years and has progressed from the darkroom with prints, slides and now digital.
Her choices to go in the final are:
Development Class: Snowy Blue Tit by Ian Bartlett and Afternoon Sun and Arabella by Liz Cottingham.
Advanced Class: Alone on Inch Strand by Gay Biddlecombe; Twigs in Ice by Pat Broad; Blaze of Light by Wenddy Chrismas; On the Way Up by John Deller Summer Morning Birling Gap by Peggy McKenzie; Alert Weasel by Peter Stafford and Blind Light by Jack Taylor.
Our Chairman, Colin Monk, thanked Carole for making it an interesting evening with her comments and humour.
Today saw the first of our competitions for the season and 66 prints were entered into two sections, the Development class (formerly two classes beginners and intermediate) and the Advanced class.
The judge, Carole Speight, a member of Chichester Camera Club and former Chaiman has been judging for 16 years. Her main interest now is Audio Visual but her photography has spanned many years and has progressed from the darkroom with prints, slides and now digital.
Her choices to go in the final are:
Development Class: Snowy Blue Tit by Ian Bartlett and Afternoon Sun and Arabella by Liz Cottingham.
Advanced Class: Alone on Inch Strand by Gay Biddlecombe; Twigs in Ice by Pat Broad; Blaze of Light by Wenddy Chrismas; On the Way Up by John Deller Summer Morning Birling Gap by Peggy McKenzie; Alert Weasel by Peter Stafford and Blind Light by Jack Taylor.
Our Chairman, Colin Monk, thanked Carole for making it an interesting evening with her comments and humour.
20th September 2018
Pete Bamforth ARPS, who is a member of Chichester Camera Club and the elite Focus group, was our guest speaker this week. The title of the lecture was ‘And then I discovered really Big’ and for him photography came alive when he progressed to A2 sized prints.
His subjects included landscapes, architecture, portraiture as well as abstracts and he showed prints from various locations. These included Glen Coe, Haygate with abandoned buildings, Mull and Iona which reminded him of his native northern Ontario. There were visits to Birmingham library and the silk road where he photographed locals and the markets.
Pete was complimented on his entertaining and inspiring presentation by John Deller, vice chairman, in his closing speech and by many members as they left the hall.
Pete Bamforth ARPS, who is a member of Chichester Camera Club and the elite Focus group, was our guest speaker this week. The title of the lecture was ‘And then I discovered really Big’ and for him photography came alive when he progressed to A2 sized prints.
His subjects included landscapes, architecture, portraiture as well as abstracts and he showed prints from various locations. These included Glen Coe, Haygate with abandoned buildings, Mull and Iona which reminded him of his native northern Ontario. There were visits to Birmingham library and the silk road where he photographed locals and the markets.
Pete was complimented on his entertaining and inspiring presentation by John Deller, vice chairman, in his closing speech and by many members as they left the hall.
13th September 2018
Matt Armstrong-Ford, a specialist photographic safari guide, gave a Lecture at Hailsham Photographic Society on Thursday.
Going on safari with his parents at the age of 14 changed his life and he realised then what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. After university he moved to South Africa and then Zambia to train as a guide and it was during this time that his love of photography grew.
Meeting the woman he wanted to marry brought him back to the UK where he started his business ‘Wild Eye’ which specialises in safari photographic tours.
We were privileged to see some of Matt’s amazing work showing leopards, lions, zebras, hippos, giraffe and much more. There were some absolutely gorgeous portraits and Matt made the evening especially interesting with his accounts of meeting animals he has known for many months and years in some cases.
Our vice chairman, John Deller, was not lost for words in his vote of thanks.
Matt Armstrong-Ford, a specialist photographic safari guide, gave a Lecture at Hailsham Photographic Society on Thursday.
Going on safari with his parents at the age of 14 changed his life and he realised then what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. After university he moved to South Africa and then Zambia to train as a guide and it was during this time that his love of photography grew.
Meeting the woman he wanted to marry brought him back to the UK where he started his business ‘Wild Eye’ which specialises in safari photographic tours.
We were privileged to see some of Matt’s amazing work showing leopards, lions, zebras, hippos, giraffe and much more. There were some absolutely gorgeous portraits and Matt made the evening especially interesting with his accounts of meeting animals he has known for many months and years in some cases.
Our vice chairman, John Deller, was not lost for words in his vote of thanks.
6th September 2018
On our first meeting of the season we held a social event with wine and nibbles, leaving time for us to catch up with members whom we had not seen throughout the summer and we welcomed eight new members.
The evening was opened by Trevor Gellard, FRPS and Roger Reynolds FRPS, FBPPA who showed prints by Bill Wisden MBE, Hon FRPS.
Bill sadly died earlier this year but we were privileged to be able to view some of his work from the early dark room days to his latest digital creations.
He was never frightened to experiment with new ideas and often went against the rules but had a wonderful eye for composition.
Bill was the youngest member to be elected the London Salon of Photography and was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society for his service to the Society.
Our meeting room was very full with members who thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
On our first meeting of the season we held a social event with wine and nibbles, leaving time for us to catch up with members whom we had not seen throughout the summer and we welcomed eight new members.
The evening was opened by Trevor Gellard, FRPS and Roger Reynolds FRPS, FBPPA who showed prints by Bill Wisden MBE, Hon FRPS.
Bill sadly died earlier this year but we were privileged to be able to view some of his work from the early dark room days to his latest digital creations.
He was never frightened to experiment with new ideas and often went against the rules but had a wonderful eye for composition.
Bill was the youngest member to be elected the London Salon of Photography and was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society for his service to the Society.
Our meeting room was very full with members who thoroughly enjoyed the evening.