NEWS 2019 - 2020
No more meetings due to coronavirus.
12th March 2020
Chris Shore FRPS MPAGB EFISP BPE5* visited Hailsham to judge the print finals.
During the season there are four rounds and from each round a number of prints will be selected by the judge for the final. Chris held back 7 prints and from those chose the following: In 1st place: Autumn Patchwork by Liz Cottingham, 2nd place: Excuse Me! by Alan Anderson and 3rd place: Agapanthus by Bryony Bruce. Two prints were awards Highly Commended: Church of St John the Baptist by Bryony Bruce and Bridge to St. Pauls by Chris Underhill.
For the Advanced Founder’s Cup there were 37 entries. Chris held 12 back and from those 12 chose the following: Jack Taylor won 1st, 2nd and 3rd places with his prints: Peace in the Park, Autumn Tears and Sand Print. Highly Commended were: Evening Stroll by Paul Shilliam, Early Morning Mist Southwold by Pat Broad and Six Spot Burnet Moth by Louise Pemberton.
Ray Beckwith thanked Chris for coming to Hailsham at such short notice. It had been a terrific evening with stunning work and an excellent judge.
Chris Shore FRPS MPAGB EFISP BPE5* visited Hailsham to judge the print finals.
During the season there are four rounds and from each round a number of prints will be selected by the judge for the final. Chris held back 7 prints and from those chose the following: In 1st place: Autumn Patchwork by Liz Cottingham, 2nd place: Excuse Me! by Alan Anderson and 3rd place: Agapanthus by Bryony Bruce. Two prints were awards Highly Commended: Church of St John the Baptist by Bryony Bruce and Bridge to St. Pauls by Chris Underhill.
For the Advanced Founder’s Cup there were 37 entries. Chris held 12 back and from those 12 chose the following: Jack Taylor won 1st, 2nd and 3rd places with his prints: Peace in the Park, Autumn Tears and Sand Print. Highly Commended were: Evening Stroll by Paul Shilliam, Early Morning Mist Southwold by Pat Broad and Six Spot Burnet Moth by Louise Pemberton.
Ray Beckwith thanked Chris for coming to Hailsham at such short notice. It had been a terrific evening with stunning work and an excellent judge.
5th March 2020
Gary Carter, CPAGB, who recently moved to Hastings and is a member of Battle Camera Club, judged Round 4 of Hailsham Photographic Society’s Projected Digital Images (PDI) competition. In the Development Class (Sussex Shield) Gary held back nine images to review and chose four to go through to the final. Sally Watson – Big Sky, Norfolk; Carole Parish – Blue; Diane Davis – Highland Tree and Bryony Bruce – Padstow.
For the Advanced Class (Albert Hillman Cup) twelve were held back with six going through to the final. Janice Payne – Five in a Row and Golden Lamp Light at Blue Hour; Louise Pemberton – Wave upon Wave; Alan Bousfield – If I Could Only Remember Where I Left My Bike!; Paul Shilliam – Cattle Egret Preening and Sean Keen – Are My Eyes Bigger Than My Belly.
Ray Beckwith, Chairman, thanked Gary for his constructive comments and was pleased to see him back on the judging circuit.
On Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March, HPS held another fantastic Colour Show. Everything ran smoothly and was enjoyed by all who attended. In addition the
chosen charity Children with Cancer Fund, Polegate benefitted from the club’s donation to them as well as raising money directly via their game and collection
buckets.
Gary Carter, CPAGB, who recently moved to Hastings and is a member of Battle Camera Club, judged Round 4 of Hailsham Photographic Society’s Projected Digital Images (PDI) competition. In the Development Class (Sussex Shield) Gary held back nine images to review and chose four to go through to the final. Sally Watson – Big Sky, Norfolk; Carole Parish – Blue; Diane Davis – Highland Tree and Bryony Bruce – Padstow.
For the Advanced Class (Albert Hillman Cup) twelve were held back with six going through to the final. Janice Payne – Five in a Row and Golden Lamp Light at Blue Hour; Louise Pemberton – Wave upon Wave; Alan Bousfield – If I Could Only Remember Where I Left My Bike!; Paul Shilliam – Cattle Egret Preening and Sean Keen – Are My Eyes Bigger Than My Belly.
Ray Beckwith, Chairman, thanked Gary for his constructive comments and was pleased to see him back on the judging circuit.
On Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March, HPS held another fantastic Colour Show. Everything ran smoothly and was enjoyed by all who attended. In addition the
chosen charity Children with Cancer Fund, Polegate benefitted from the club’s donation to them as well as raising money directly via their game and collection
buckets.
27th February 2020
Paul O’Toole judged Round 4 of Hailsham Photographic Society’s Print Competition. Paul has judged at Hailsham before. He loves all photography but motor sports and nature are amongst his favourites. For the Development Class Paul held 7 back with 4 to go through to the final. The four to go through were: Stop! London Eyes by Chris Underhill, Trees – Upwards by Graham Wilkinson, Psych Skater Girl by Chris Underhill and London Fog by Pam Maclay.
For the Advanced Group there were 6 to go through to the final. Paul held 8 back and then chose the following to go through: Fishing Hut at Pellestrina by Janice Payne, in 1920’s Style by Phil Smith, Men! By Bruce Broughton, Peace in the Park by Jack Taylor, Beach Stroll by Jack Taylor and Cobbling Together by Peggy McKenzie. Roy Broad thanked Paul for a great evening of judging.
Paul O’Toole judged Round 4 of Hailsham Photographic Society’s Print Competition. Paul has judged at Hailsham before. He loves all photography but motor sports and nature are amongst his favourites. For the Development Class Paul held 7 back with 4 to go through to the final. The four to go through were: Stop! London Eyes by Chris Underhill, Trees – Upwards by Graham Wilkinson, Psych Skater Girl by Chris Underhill and London Fog by Pam Maclay.
For the Advanced Group there were 6 to go through to the final. Paul held 8 back and then chose the following to go through: Fishing Hut at Pellestrina by Janice Payne, in 1920’s Style by Phil Smith, Men! By Bruce Broughton, Peace in the Park by Jack Taylor, Beach Stroll by Jack Taylor and Cobbling Together by Peggy McKenzie. Roy Broad thanked Paul for a great evening of judging.
20th February 2020
Cherry Larcombe EFIAP ARPS DPAGB BPE*5 Judged Hailsham Photographics’ The Strong Trophy for Themed Panel of Six Prints. Cherry who is a Kent County Photographic Association Premier Judge gave an articulate commentary showing an appreciation for each image as well as the way they hung together as a panel. There were 14 panels, with 4 Highly Commended plus places. Highly Commended were:
Towner in Bloom by Keith Deverson, Butterflies by Phil Smith, Over the Jumps, Hickstead by Wendy Chrismas and Train Reflections by Jack Taylor. In 3 rd position was Party Night at the Naafi by Liz Scott, 2 nd Residents of the Falkland Islands by Alison Morris and in first place Colour Wheel In Glass by Mandy Willard. Roy Broad thanked Cherry for a great evening of judging and she said she had enjoyed judging such good quality panels.
Cherry Larcombe EFIAP ARPS DPAGB BPE*5 Judged Hailsham Photographics’ The Strong Trophy for Themed Panel of Six Prints. Cherry who is a Kent County Photographic Association Premier Judge gave an articulate commentary showing an appreciation for each image as well as the way they hung together as a panel. There were 14 panels, with 4 Highly Commended plus places. Highly Commended were:
Towner in Bloom by Keith Deverson, Butterflies by Phil Smith, Over the Jumps, Hickstead by Wendy Chrismas and Train Reflections by Jack Taylor. In 3 rd position was Party Night at the Naafi by Liz Scott, 2 nd Residents of the Falkland Islands by Alison Morris and in first place Colour Wheel In Glass by Mandy Willard. Roy Broad thanked Cherry for a great evening of judging and she said she had enjoyed judging such good quality panels.
13th February 2020
Jo Teasdale,FRPS, our lecturer this week, comes from a Fine Art background and worked in the arts for many years. Since moving to Brighton she took up photography and hasn’t looked back. Having won Landscape Photographer of the Year , she has gone on to win various competitions, been published in books and has had work shown at various exhibitions. In the first half of the evening, Jo explained to the members her thought processes behind her successful panel for the Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS) and they were shown the 20 prints of Mannequins which made up the panel. After the tea break the members were shown pictures of the travelling community in Ireland where she had travelled to document their lives. She found they were proud people some of whom were living in dire poverty but kept their caravans spotless. Jo's passion for photography came through strongly and she wanted the members to enjoy their own work, saying it should be fun. She loves to experiment with different ideas saying 'you never know where it might lead'
Ray thanked Jo for a very different evening, for explaining her thought processes and telling the real story about the travellers.
Jo Teasdale,FRPS, our lecturer this week, comes from a Fine Art background and worked in the arts for many years. Since moving to Brighton she took up photography and hasn’t looked back. Having won Landscape Photographer of the Year , she has gone on to win various competitions, been published in books and has had work shown at various exhibitions. In the first half of the evening, Jo explained to the members her thought processes behind her successful panel for the Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS) and they were shown the 20 prints of Mannequins which made up the panel. After the tea break the members were shown pictures of the travelling community in Ireland where she had travelled to document their lives. She found they were proud people some of whom were living in dire poverty but kept their caravans spotless. Jo's passion for photography came through strongly and she wanted the members to enjoy their own work, saying it should be fun. She loves to experiment with different ideas saying 'you never know where it might lead'
Ray thanked Jo for a very different evening, for explaining her thought processes and telling the real story about the travellers.
6th February 2020
David Eastley LRPS visited Hailsham to judge the 3rd Round of the Sussex Shield and the Albert Hillman Cup. David who is based in Sussex has visited the club many times and members look forward to his judging. For the Sussex Shield David held back 7 images and the four to go through were: French Cornfield by Jane Phillips, South Downs Way by Martin Rumary, Homeward Bound by Sally Watson and Sunrise at Lake McQuarrie by Peter Parks. For the Albert Hillman Cup he held back nine images. The six to go through were: Snowy Owl by Alan Bousfield, The Forest in Winter by Colin Chrismas, In To The Surf by Fiona Flower, Out Numbered by Paul Shilliam, Golden Eagle by Alan Bousfield and Textbook Landing by Roy Broad.
Ray Beckwith thanked David for judging and said it was always a pleasure to see him
David Eastley LRPS visited Hailsham to judge the 3rd Round of the Sussex Shield and the Albert Hillman Cup. David who is based in Sussex has visited the club many times and members look forward to his judging. For the Sussex Shield David held back 7 images and the four to go through were: French Cornfield by Jane Phillips, South Downs Way by Martin Rumary, Homeward Bound by Sally Watson and Sunrise at Lake McQuarrie by Peter Parks. For the Albert Hillman Cup he held back nine images. The six to go through were: Snowy Owl by Alan Bousfield, The Forest in Winter by Colin Chrismas, In To The Surf by Fiona Flower, Out Numbered by Paul Shilliam, Golden Eagle by Alan Bousfield and Textbook Landing by Roy Broad.
Ray Beckwith thanked David for judging and said it was always a pleasure to see him
30th January 2020
Former President of the Kent County Photographic Association and member of AG Mono group, Chris Shore, was the judge for tonight’s competition. He has a string of distinctions to his name, FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP BPE5* and as a specialist in black and white photography was well placed to judge the Stafford Trophy (Monochrome Competition). There were 70 prints entered making the decision difficult in the open competition.
The results were: 1st Paul Shilliam – Tusker, 2nd Alan Bousfield – Orford Ness, 3rd Mandy Willard – Gateway to the Future and the four achieving Highly Commended were Sean Keen – Untitled, Ray Beckwith – Waiting, Alan Bousfield – Felixstowe Sea Defences and Ted Sturgeon – World Grasstrack Championship. Chairman, Ray Beckwith thanked Chris for a very entertaining evening.
Former President of the Kent County Photographic Association and member of AG Mono group, Chris Shore, was the judge for tonight’s competition. He has a string of distinctions to his name, FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP BPE5* and as a specialist in black and white photography was well placed to judge the Stafford Trophy (Monochrome Competition). There were 70 prints entered making the decision difficult in the open competition.
The results were: 1st Paul Shilliam – Tusker, 2nd Alan Bousfield – Orford Ness, 3rd Mandy Willard – Gateway to the Future and the four achieving Highly Commended were Sean Keen – Untitled, Ray Beckwith – Waiting, Alan Bousfield – Felixstowe Sea Defences and Ted Sturgeon – World Grasstrack Championship. Chairman, Ray Beckwith thanked Chris for a very entertaining evening.
23rd January 2020
Antony Penrose gave a talk on Thursday called Lee Miller, Witnessing Women at War and Back Stage at the Lee Miller Archives. Members were not only captivated by the photographer but also Antony’s personal account of his Mother, Lee Miller. Lee was an American Photographer who began her career as a Fashion Model in New York in the 1920’s before coming to Paris where she became a fashion and fine art photographer. During World War 11 she documented women’s roles during the war and then travelled to Europe taking photos on the front line, the liberation of Paris and Hitler’s Death. Her photos of the cattle trains that transported prisoners to the German prison camps evoked emotion and certainly documented the atrocities that are hard to believe. During the second half of Antony’s talk he explained the history and archiving of Lee’s work, and the many exhibitions that have been held around the world.
Ray Beckwith when thanking Antony said that Photography must tell a story and it was so important that we see pictures that Lee took. She captured the whole story, her work was remarkable. A superb presentation of Antony’s Mother’s life and work.
Antony Penrose gave a talk on Thursday called Lee Miller, Witnessing Women at War and Back Stage at the Lee Miller Archives. Members were not only captivated by the photographer but also Antony’s personal account of his Mother, Lee Miller. Lee was an American Photographer who began her career as a Fashion Model in New York in the 1920’s before coming to Paris where she became a fashion and fine art photographer. During World War 11 she documented women’s roles during the war and then travelled to Europe taking photos on the front line, the liberation of Paris and Hitler’s Death. Her photos of the cattle trains that transported prisoners to the German prison camps evoked emotion and certainly documented the atrocities that are hard to believe. During the second half of Antony’s talk he explained the history and archiving of Lee’s work, and the many exhibitions that have been held around the world.
Ray Beckwith when thanking Antony said that Photography must tell a story and it was so important that we see pictures that Lee took. She captured the whole story, her work was remarkable. A superb presentation of Antony’s Mother’s life and work.
16th January 2020
Eddie Lord visited Hailsham Photographic Society for the first time to judge Print Competition Round 3. Eddie, who has only been judging for about a year is Chairman at Crawley Down Camera Club. He became interested in photography at school when a teacher asked him to take photos of a school production. He loves studio work and landscapes and enjoys pictures with an impact or story. There were 16 entries in the Development Class. Eddie held back 7, and from those chose 4 prints to go through to the final; Caught in a Cobweb by Liz Cottingham, Tidal Flow by Bryony Bruce, Bells of the Forest by Martin Rumary and Autumn Patchwork by Liz Cottingham. There were 45 entries in the Advanced Group. Eddie held back 17 and chose 7 prints to go through: The Head Gardeners Office by Janice Payne, Elephant Eclipse by Paul Shilliam, One Step at the Time by Phil Smith, Through My Windscreen by Jack Taylor, Autumn Tears by Jack Taylor, Two Posts at Southwick by Janice Payne and Newhaven Storm by John Staples.
Ray Beckwith when thanking Eddie for a great evening of critique said he hoped Hailsham Photographic Society would be seeing him again soon.
Eddie Lord visited Hailsham Photographic Society for the first time to judge Print Competition Round 3. Eddie, who has only been judging for about a year is Chairman at Crawley Down Camera Club. He became interested in photography at school when a teacher asked him to take photos of a school production. He loves studio work and landscapes and enjoys pictures with an impact or story. There were 16 entries in the Development Class. Eddie held back 7, and from those chose 4 prints to go through to the final; Caught in a Cobweb by Liz Cottingham, Tidal Flow by Bryony Bruce, Bells of the Forest by Martin Rumary and Autumn Patchwork by Liz Cottingham. There were 45 entries in the Advanced Group. Eddie held back 17 and chose 7 prints to go through: The Head Gardeners Office by Janice Payne, Elephant Eclipse by Paul Shilliam, One Step at the Time by Phil Smith, Through My Windscreen by Jack Taylor, Autumn Tears by Jack Taylor, Two Posts at Southwick by Janice Payne and Newhaven Storm by John Staples.
Ray Beckwith when thanking Eddie for a great evening of critique said he hoped Hailsham Photographic Society would be seeing him again soon.
9th January 2020
The first meeting of 2020 was President’s Evening, with three very enjoyable, very diverse presentations. Richard Goldsmith commenced with A Stroll Down Hailsham High Street. Richard showed photos taken as far back as the 1860’s with recent photos comparing then and now. His knowledge and enthusiasm of the history of Hailsham stood out in his lecture and members were left hoping for a lot more in the future. President Eric Lavender then took members on a trip around the world, showing photos taken on various adventures he and his wife have enjoyed. Members were asked to guess the countries and the variety of photos were enjoyed by all. Eric finished his presentation with some Audio Visuals taken in Spain, Provence and Avignon. Colin Monk then paid a tribute to his wife Janet Monk ARPS, who sadly died in 2019. Janet was a very keen photographer and had been a member of the club for many years. Colin had displayed prints for members to see during the evening and shared many stunning PDI’s. An amazing presentation of work by such an excellent photographer. Ray Beckwith thanked Eric, Richard and Colin for a brilliant evening.
The first meeting of 2020 was President’s Evening, with three very enjoyable, very diverse presentations. Richard Goldsmith commenced with A Stroll Down Hailsham High Street. Richard showed photos taken as far back as the 1860’s with recent photos comparing then and now. His knowledge and enthusiasm of the history of Hailsham stood out in his lecture and members were left hoping for a lot more in the future. President Eric Lavender then took members on a trip around the world, showing photos taken on various adventures he and his wife have enjoyed. Members were asked to guess the countries and the variety of photos were enjoyed by all. Eric finished his presentation with some Audio Visuals taken in Spain, Provence and Avignon. Colin Monk then paid a tribute to his wife Janet Monk ARPS, who sadly died in 2019. Janet was a very keen photographer and had been a member of the club for many years. Colin had displayed prints for members to see during the evening and shared many stunning PDI’s. An amazing presentation of work by such an excellent photographer. Ray Beckwith thanked Eric, Richard and Colin for a brilliant evening.
5th December 2019
Robin Harmsworth judged the club’s PDI Competition on Thursday. Robin has judged many times for Hailsham Photographic Society and is always welcomed back. He is a Street and People Photographer who enjoys judging, which he says gives him the privilege of being invited to clubs and appraise their work which is always interesting as well as inspiring to see the wide range of diverse work across the clubs. There were two classes, The first class The Sussex Shield Round 2. There were 28 entries and 5 were held back to go through to the final: Corrosion, South Wales Mine – Pam Maclay, Chesil Beach – Amanda Gibbs, Miss Tara – Martin Rumary, The Dedicated Artist – Martin Rumary and Sailing at Dust – Sally Watson. The second class the Albert Hillman Cup had 36 entries with 6 held back for the final. Winter time – Peggy McKenzie, Camber Sands – Jack Taylor, Woodland Walk – Alan Bousfield, Leaf Bokeh – Ian Bartlett, Cooling Off – Mandy Willard and Trees by Moonlight – Janice Payne. Ray Beckwith thanked Robin for judging saying it was always a pleasure to enjoy his comments and humour.
Robin Harmsworth judged the club’s PDI Competition on Thursday. Robin has judged many times for Hailsham Photographic Society and is always welcomed back. He is a Street and People Photographer who enjoys judging, which he says gives him the privilege of being invited to clubs and appraise their work which is always interesting as well as inspiring to see the wide range of diverse work across the clubs. There were two classes, The first class The Sussex Shield Round 2. There were 28 entries and 5 were held back to go through to the final: Corrosion, South Wales Mine – Pam Maclay, Chesil Beach – Amanda Gibbs, Miss Tara – Martin Rumary, The Dedicated Artist – Martin Rumary and Sailing at Dust – Sally Watson. The second class the Albert Hillman Cup had 36 entries with 6 held back for the final. Winter time – Peggy McKenzie, Camber Sands – Jack Taylor, Woodland Walk – Alan Bousfield, Leaf Bokeh – Ian Bartlett, Cooling Off – Mandy Willard and Trees by Moonlight – Janice Payne. Ray Beckwith thanked Robin for judging saying it was always a pleasure to enjoy his comments and humour.
28th November 2019
Rob De Ruiter ARPS judged the club’s annual Landscape Competition. Rob lives in Bognor and is a member of Bognor Regis Camera Club.
Rob enjoys landscape photography with interesting light giving great shadows. Mist adds another dimension. Mountainscapes, that are dramatic. Skyscapes, stormy skies or fluffy white clouds. Seascapes, and Cityscapes, with enough landscape to show location.
Prints round - 24 entries. Highly Commended: Towards Godrevy and St Agnes Head, Cornwall, Rob Shepherd. Berwick Landscape, Roger Scott. Belle Tout, Roger Scott. 3rd Place. Orford Ness, Alan Bousefield. 2nd Place. Tuscan Farm, Pat Broad. 1st Place. Trees and Thistles, Liz Scott.
PDI round - 36 entries. Highly Commended: Windmill On The Downs, Marion Creed. The Autumn Trail, Martin Rumary. Padley Gorge, Colin Chrismas. Ashcombe Windmill To Newhaven Mist, Ian Bartlett. 3rd Place. Power In The Skies, Wendy Chrismas. 2nd Place. The White Croft, Peggy McKenzie. 1st Place. Iceland, Peggy McKenzie. Rob engaged with the photographer when announcing his awards to discover a little more information about the image. Following the presentation of certificates, Vice Chairman Roy Broad thanked Rob for a very entertaining evening with lots of positive comments and humour. Rob replied that he was honoured to be invited to the club and thanked members for sharing their images with him.
Rob De Ruiter ARPS judged the club’s annual Landscape Competition. Rob lives in Bognor and is a member of Bognor Regis Camera Club.
Rob enjoys landscape photography with interesting light giving great shadows. Mist adds another dimension. Mountainscapes, that are dramatic. Skyscapes, stormy skies or fluffy white clouds. Seascapes, and Cityscapes, with enough landscape to show location.
Prints round - 24 entries. Highly Commended: Towards Godrevy and St Agnes Head, Cornwall, Rob Shepherd. Berwick Landscape, Roger Scott. Belle Tout, Roger Scott. 3rd Place. Orford Ness, Alan Bousefield. 2nd Place. Tuscan Farm, Pat Broad. 1st Place. Trees and Thistles, Liz Scott.
PDI round - 36 entries. Highly Commended: Windmill On The Downs, Marion Creed. The Autumn Trail, Martin Rumary. Padley Gorge, Colin Chrismas. Ashcombe Windmill To Newhaven Mist, Ian Bartlett. 3rd Place. Power In The Skies, Wendy Chrismas. 2nd Place. The White Croft, Peggy McKenzie. 1st Place. Iceland, Peggy McKenzie. Rob engaged with the photographer when announcing his awards to discover a little more information about the image. Following the presentation of certificates, Vice Chairman Roy Broad thanked Rob for a very entertaining evening with lots of positive comments and humour. Rob replied that he was honoured to be invited to the club and thanked members for sharing their images with him.
21st November 2019
Alan Frost ARPs gave a lecture Me and My Mono
Alan enjoys making fine art images in black and white, whether they are land, seascapes, buildings or people and abstracts etc in fact, anything that attracts his eye. Prior to 2012 he worked mainly in colour but following a trip to the Isle of Eigg, West Scotland, he converted a seascape to monochrome and discovered the beauty of black and white and has never looked back. During the first half of the evening Alan’s photos were an eclectic mix of monochrome images from a variety of genres taken over a number of years. The second half was about his approach to photographic projects and the results and satisfaction that can be enjoyed by making bodies of work. Alan’s presentation demonstrated his passion for photography. He spoke about how he developed his own personal style and interacted knowledgeably and with great humour with members. Ray Beckwith thanked Alan for the stunning images and for a very stimulating and refreshing presentation which enabled the members to have a very good insight into the advantages of using monochrome. Ray said the feedback he received during the interval was very positive and felt sure many members would now be doing more black and white work.
Alan Frost ARPs gave a lecture Me and My Mono
Alan enjoys making fine art images in black and white, whether they are land, seascapes, buildings or people and abstracts etc in fact, anything that attracts his eye. Prior to 2012 he worked mainly in colour but following a trip to the Isle of Eigg, West Scotland, he converted a seascape to monochrome and discovered the beauty of black and white and has never looked back. During the first half of the evening Alan’s photos were an eclectic mix of monochrome images from a variety of genres taken over a number of years. The second half was about his approach to photographic projects and the results and satisfaction that can be enjoyed by making bodies of work. Alan’s presentation demonstrated his passion for photography. He spoke about how he developed his own personal style and interacted knowledgeably and with great humour with members. Ray Beckwith thanked Alan for the stunning images and for a very stimulating and refreshing presentation which enabled the members to have a very good insight into the advantages of using monochrome. Ray said the feedback he received during the interval was very positive and felt sure many members would now be doing more black and white work.
14th November 2019
Judith Stewart was the judge for this week's print competition round 2. For the Development Class she provided bright, positive remarks on each print, drawing attention to good composition, how it appealed to her and gave constructive comments. With only10 entries, two were chosen to go through to the final, Chris Underhill – Bridge to St Pauls and Liz Cottingham - 'Sand, Wind and Seaweed. There were 44 pictures in the Advanced Class and Judith's upbeat comments continued but with more emphasis on the images telling a story and creating emotion. Technical quality and engagement with the subject determined the selection of successful images. Pat Broad – 'Early Morning Mist, Southwold', Janice Payne – 'Calla Lilies in Motion' and 'Giudecca Across the Canal', Colin Chrismas – 'Newhaven Breakwater', Paul Shilliam – 'Evening Stroll', Bob Sherrard – 'Friston Meadow Life' and Jack Taylor – 'Sand Print'. Chairman, Ray Beckwith, summing up thanked Judith for her very helpful critique.
Judith Stewart was the judge for this week's print competition round 2. For the Development Class she provided bright, positive remarks on each print, drawing attention to good composition, how it appealed to her and gave constructive comments. With only10 entries, two were chosen to go through to the final, Chris Underhill – Bridge to St Pauls and Liz Cottingham - 'Sand, Wind and Seaweed. There were 44 pictures in the Advanced Class and Judith's upbeat comments continued but with more emphasis on the images telling a story and creating emotion. Technical quality and engagement with the subject determined the selection of successful images. Pat Broad – 'Early Morning Mist, Southwold', Janice Payne – 'Calla Lilies in Motion' and 'Giudecca Across the Canal', Colin Chrismas – 'Newhaven Breakwater', Paul Shilliam – 'Evening Stroll', Bob Sherrard – 'Friston Meadow Life' and Jack Taylor – 'Sand Print'. Chairman, Ray Beckwith, summing up thanked Judith for her very helpful critique.
7th November 2019
Iain McGowan,FRPS gave a lecture entitled 'More Produce from the Garden Shed'; this is where he produces and stores his prints. Iain switched from his large SLR camera to a compact when he felt digital cameras gave good results and he prints straight from the camera without using any software editing programs although occasionally uses the printer to adjust some settings. The members were shown a huge array of pictures with subjects as far ranging as Exmoor trees, signage paint drips, abstracts from ice, graffiti and a crash barrier and much, much more. Iain allowed the members to hand round some of the prints so they could get a closer look. David Mills, summing up, thanked Iain for an entertaining evening saying the members had enjoyed his refreshing and inspirational approach to photography.
Iain McGowan,FRPS gave a lecture entitled 'More Produce from the Garden Shed'; this is where he produces and stores his prints. Iain switched from his large SLR camera to a compact when he felt digital cameras gave good results and he prints straight from the camera without using any software editing programs although occasionally uses the printer to adjust some settings. The members were shown a huge array of pictures with subjects as far ranging as Exmoor trees, signage paint drips, abstracts from ice, graffiti and a crash barrier and much, much more. Iain allowed the members to hand round some of the prints so they could get a closer look. David Mills, summing up, thanked Iain for an entertaining evening saying the members had enjoyed his refreshing and inspirational approach to photography.
31st October 2019
Wayne Grundy ARPS who is an Engineer, Photographer and technology expert, gave a lecture to the club titled “A Lifetime Obsession” Wayne trained as a Mechanical Engineer, and has a degree from Imperial College and a Masters in Vehicle Design. He made his first camera (a pinhole camera) in 1978 and was hooked. He showed photos of Brighton Station taken in 1979 and photos taken now, and discussed the changes to the area and also quality of photography today. He is passionate about photographing cars, and uses his professional eye to create strong and powerful imagery showing the synergy between engineering and design. He happened to be on holiday at the time of the Boscastle Flood and with a small pocket camera filmed the floods, and the footage featured on the BBC News. He showed many subjects from Goodwood Revival, Brighton Speed Trials, Brighton Mods, Isle of Man TT plus architecture and portraits. Ray Beckwith thanked Wayne for the variety, quality and description of his photos.
Wayne Grundy ARPS who is an Engineer, Photographer and technology expert, gave a lecture to the club titled “A Lifetime Obsession” Wayne trained as a Mechanical Engineer, and has a degree from Imperial College and a Masters in Vehicle Design. He made his first camera (a pinhole camera) in 1978 and was hooked. He showed photos of Brighton Station taken in 1979 and photos taken now, and discussed the changes to the area and also quality of photography today. He is passionate about photographing cars, and uses his professional eye to create strong and powerful imagery showing the synergy between engineering and design. He happened to be on holiday at the time of the Boscastle Flood and with a small pocket camera filmed the floods, and the footage featured on the BBC News. He showed many subjects from Goodwood Revival, Brighton Speed Trials, Brighton Mods, Isle of Man TT plus architecture and portraits. Ray Beckwith thanked Wayne for the variety, quality and description of his photos.
24th October 2019
Roger Reynolds, Hon FRPS visited Hailsham Photographic Society to judge their Natural History Competitions. Roger has been a photographer for over 25 years and his main passions are the natural world, its landscape and fauna and flora. He also enjoys many other branches of photography from sports to environmental portrait. He runs a travel company, Photoventures, which also gives him the opportunity to explore many parts of the world. There were 15 entries in the John Burn Memorial Trophy. Highly Commended were: Orange Cup Coral-Banda Sea by Sean Keen, Lichens growing in a Colony by Janice
Payne. 3 rd Robins Establishing Territorial Rights by Chris Coats, 2 nd Stinkhorn by Alan Bousfield and 1 st Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary by Phil Smith
There were 39 entries for the Roger Blackwell Trophy. Highly Commended: Bullfinch by David Phillips, Shaggy Parasol by Martin Rumary, Male Jawfish with
Egg Brood by Sean Kenn, Greylag Geese Flight by Ian Bartlett, Short eared owl by David Philips and How to Survive by Peggy McKenzie. 3 rd Urus Maritimus by Peggy McKenzie, 2 nd Moorhen with Chick by Celia Munn and 1 st Hummingbird Hawkmoth by Roy Broad.
Ray Beckwith when thanking Roger for judging commented on how good it was to have someone who had such a great knowledge of the subject.
Roger Reynolds, Hon FRPS visited Hailsham Photographic Society to judge their Natural History Competitions. Roger has been a photographer for over 25 years and his main passions are the natural world, its landscape and fauna and flora. He also enjoys many other branches of photography from sports to environmental portrait. He runs a travel company, Photoventures, which also gives him the opportunity to explore many parts of the world. There were 15 entries in the John Burn Memorial Trophy. Highly Commended were: Orange Cup Coral-Banda Sea by Sean Keen, Lichens growing in a Colony by Janice
Payne. 3 rd Robins Establishing Territorial Rights by Chris Coats, 2 nd Stinkhorn by Alan Bousfield and 1 st Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary by Phil Smith
There were 39 entries for the Roger Blackwell Trophy. Highly Commended: Bullfinch by David Phillips, Shaggy Parasol by Martin Rumary, Male Jawfish with
Egg Brood by Sean Kenn, Greylag Geese Flight by Ian Bartlett, Short eared owl by David Philips and How to Survive by Peggy McKenzie. 3 rd Urus Maritimus by Peggy McKenzie, 2 nd Moorhen with Chick by Celia Munn and 1 st Hummingbird Hawkmoth by Roy Broad.
Ray Beckwith when thanking Roger for judging commented on how good it was to have someone who had such a great knowledge of the subject.
17th October 2019
On Saturday 12th October, 8 members of Hailsham Photographic Society entered into the KCPA Audio Visual Competition. There were 44 entries with Hailsham winning 5 awards. The Bob Brisley Award (for 1st time entrant) John Watson. Best Photography Bob Sherrard. Best Transitions David Mills. Most Humorous Marion Creed & Ray Beckwith. Highly Commended Jean Mills.
On Thursday 17th October John Fox gave a PDI lecture “My 32 Years as a Press Photographer”. His presentation was rich in pictures and original press cuttings spanning John’s multi award winning career. John is a full time self-employed professional photographer with 53 years’ experience. He is a life member of the National Union of Journalists, having worked freelance as a photographer in Sussex for many years before taking a fulltime post on the Brighton Evening Argus in the 1980s. This led to him becoming a photographer for the Manchester Evening News, after winning the "photographer of the year" award at "The Southern Press, Radio and Television Awards" in 1983. He also holds three "Ilford Awards". He moved back to Sussex in 1996. John showed pictures from when he started as a camera shop assistant at the age of 15 covering local events in Brighton, learning all genres. He covered many weddings, local events, train and air crashes, football matches (although football wouldn’t be his favourite!) cricket, tennis, miners’ strikes, mods and rockers, royalty, and many more subjects throughout his career. Roy Broad in thanking John said it was difficult to sum up such a brilliant evening, which covered such a range of topics, and presented with great photos, interesting stories and humour.
On Saturday 12th October, 8 members of Hailsham Photographic Society entered into the KCPA Audio Visual Competition. There were 44 entries with Hailsham winning 5 awards. The Bob Brisley Award (for 1st time entrant) John Watson. Best Photography Bob Sherrard. Best Transitions David Mills. Most Humorous Marion Creed & Ray Beckwith. Highly Commended Jean Mills.
On Thursday 17th October John Fox gave a PDI lecture “My 32 Years as a Press Photographer”. His presentation was rich in pictures and original press cuttings spanning John’s multi award winning career. John is a full time self-employed professional photographer with 53 years’ experience. He is a life member of the National Union of Journalists, having worked freelance as a photographer in Sussex for many years before taking a fulltime post on the Brighton Evening Argus in the 1980s. This led to him becoming a photographer for the Manchester Evening News, after winning the "photographer of the year" award at "The Southern Press, Radio and Television Awards" in 1983. He also holds three "Ilford Awards". He moved back to Sussex in 1996. John showed pictures from when he started as a camera shop assistant at the age of 15 covering local events in Brighton, learning all genres. He covered many weddings, local events, train and air crashes, football matches (although football wouldn’t be his favourite!) cricket, tennis, miners’ strikes, mods and rockers, royalty, and many more subjects throughout his career. Roy Broad in thanking John said it was difficult to sum up such a brilliant evening, which covered such a range of topics, and presented with great photos, interesting stories and humour.
10th October 2019
Thursday October 10 th was Round 1 of the Sussex Shield and also the Albert Hillman Cup, judged by Carole Speight ARPS. There were 20 entries for the Sussex Shield with 4 going through to the final. Golden-mantled ground squirrel by Amanda Gibbs, Impressions in the Sand by Peter Parks, Sky Riders by Graham Wilkinson and Iron Water by Pam Maclay were chosen for the Final. For the Albert Hillman Cup there were 35 entries with 6 going through to the final. These were Sika Doe Portrait by Ian Bartlett, Common Spotted Orchids by Janice Payne, Wet Wet Wet by Louise Pemberton, Shaker House by Mike Hammerton, Soft Light by Jack Taylor and Sweetpea by Roy Broad. Ray Beckwith, Chairman, thanked Carole for judging as it was a difficult task with so many high quality pictures.
Thursday October 10 th was Round 1 of the Sussex Shield and also the Albert Hillman Cup, judged by Carole Speight ARPS. There were 20 entries for the Sussex Shield with 4 going through to the final. Golden-mantled ground squirrel by Amanda Gibbs, Impressions in the Sand by Peter Parks, Sky Riders by Graham Wilkinson and Iron Water by Pam Maclay were chosen for the Final. For the Albert Hillman Cup there were 35 entries with 6 going through to the final. These were Sika Doe Portrait by Ian Bartlett, Common Spotted Orchids by Janice Payne, Wet Wet Wet by Louise Pemberton, Shaker House by Mike Hammerton, Soft Light by Jack Taylor and Sweetpea by Roy Broad. Ray Beckwith, Chairman, thanked Carole for judging as it was a difficult task with so many high quality pictures.
3rd October 2019
Chris Palmer visited Hailsham Photographic Society on Thursday. Chris explained how his father had introduced him to photography and the darkroom when he was about 7 years old. He’s been producing pictures ever since. He became actively involved in club photography in 1979 and gained an Associateship of the RPS with traditional darkroom monochrome prints and later a Fellowship with digital prints. Chris is also a PAGB judge and also visits many camera clubs giving lectures. He is now retired after being an Air Traffic Controller and is also a member of Amersham Photographic Society. His lecture, Beyond The Summit is a new lecture to demonstrate what came after obtaining his FRPS which is considered to be the summit by many. He loves to get out early to see the world awaken revealing shape and form and capture mood and atmosphere. He also likes simplicity and getting the shot correct in the camera rather than using editing software. Apart from landscape Chris also showed, night time, fog, street lights, car trails, street photography, great architecture, beaches, and many abstract pictures. Ray, Chairman of HPS thanked Chris for a superb evening, brilliant photography, stunning pictures and said it was a joy to have Chris visit.
On Sunday 6th October members enjoyed a great day out visiting Eltham Palace, a great location. Congratulations to Pam Maclay for organising this and all the other trips she has arranged.
Chris Palmer visited Hailsham Photographic Society on Thursday. Chris explained how his father had introduced him to photography and the darkroom when he was about 7 years old. He’s been producing pictures ever since. He became actively involved in club photography in 1979 and gained an Associateship of the RPS with traditional darkroom monochrome prints and later a Fellowship with digital prints. Chris is also a PAGB judge and also visits many camera clubs giving lectures. He is now retired after being an Air Traffic Controller and is also a member of Amersham Photographic Society. His lecture, Beyond The Summit is a new lecture to demonstrate what came after obtaining his FRPS which is considered to be the summit by many. He loves to get out early to see the world awaken revealing shape and form and capture mood and atmosphere. He also likes simplicity and getting the shot correct in the camera rather than using editing software. Apart from landscape Chris also showed, night time, fog, street lights, car trails, street photography, great architecture, beaches, and many abstract pictures. Ray, Chairman of HPS thanked Chris for a superb evening, brilliant photography, stunning pictures and said it was a joy to have Chris visit.
On Sunday 6th October members enjoyed a great day out visiting Eltham Palace, a great location. Congratulations to Pam Maclay for organising this and all the other trips she has arranged.
26th September 2019
Andy Smith LRPS CPAGB visited Hailsham to judge the club’s first Print Competition of the season. There were 53 entries and Andy gave positive critique on each print. There were 11 entries in the Development Class with three prints to go through to the final at the end of the season. These were Church of St. John the Baptist by Bryony Bruce, The End of Summer by Pam Maclay and Fire Mountain by Liz Cottingham. In the Advanced section there were 42 entries with 7 to go through to the final: Just the Two of Us by Colin Christmas, Waiting and Watching by Ray Beckwith, Six Spot Burnet Moth by Louise Pemberton, Tate Britain by Ray Beckwith, Waiting for the Train by Jack Taylor, Water Flow Triptych (ICM) by Janice Payne and All Gone Home Louise Pemberton. Andy said it was a difficult job as the standard of photography throughout was outstanding. Ray Beckwith, Chairman, thanked Andy for his judging saying members had thoroughly enjoyed the evening and that it was always nice to have a new judge at the club.
Andy Smith LRPS CPAGB visited Hailsham to judge the club’s first Print Competition of the season. There were 53 entries and Andy gave positive critique on each print. There were 11 entries in the Development Class with three prints to go through to the final at the end of the season. These were Church of St. John the Baptist by Bryony Bruce, The End of Summer by Pam Maclay and Fire Mountain by Liz Cottingham. In the Advanced section there were 42 entries with 7 to go through to the final: Just the Two of Us by Colin Christmas, Waiting and Watching by Ray Beckwith, Six Spot Burnet Moth by Louise Pemberton, Tate Britain by Ray Beckwith, Waiting for the Train by Jack Taylor, Water Flow Triptych (ICM) by Janice Payne and All Gone Home Louise Pemberton. Andy said it was a difficult job as the standard of photography throughout was outstanding. Ray Beckwith, Chairman, thanked Andy for his judging saying members had thoroughly enjoyed the evening and that it was always nice to have a new judge at the club.
19th September 2019
Hailsham members were treated to talk by Colin Westgate FRPS MPAGB MFIAP. Colin who, at one time lived in Seaford and now lives in Mersea Island, first commenced his interest in photography in 1959. He has always enjoyed landscape and has travelled extensively, both in the UK and overseas. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 1976 and in 1990 obtained Mastership of the International Federation of Photographic Art. More recently he was awarded Mastership of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. He is also a member of the London Salon of Photography. Colin established Quest Photography in 1993 following early retirement holding photographic course tuition and photographic holidays. His talk to members was titled ‘Wild Britain’ and his photos were taken in Sussex, Yorkshire, Northumberland, Scotland, The Lakes, and East Anglia. Colin’s passion for photography shined through each photo. When thanking Colin, Chairman Ray Beckwith said that members had received a masterclass in photography and that we all looked forward to another visit from Colin in the future.
Hailsham members were treated to talk by Colin Westgate FRPS MPAGB MFIAP. Colin who, at one time lived in Seaford and now lives in Mersea Island, first commenced his interest in photography in 1959. He has always enjoyed landscape and has travelled extensively, both in the UK and overseas. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 1976 and in 1990 obtained Mastership of the International Federation of Photographic Art. More recently he was awarded Mastership of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. He is also a member of the London Salon of Photography. Colin established Quest Photography in 1993 following early retirement holding photographic course tuition and photographic holidays. His talk to members was titled ‘Wild Britain’ and his photos were taken in Sussex, Yorkshire, Northumberland, Scotland, The Lakes, and East Anglia. Colin’s passion for photography shined through each photo. When thanking Colin, Chairman Ray Beckwith said that members had received a masterclass in photography and that we all looked forward to another visit from Colin in the future.
12th September 2019
Cherry Larcombe, EFIAP, ARPS, DPAGB, BPE*5, who belongs to the photographic group Verve and to many online groups, was our guest speaker tonight.Her lecture was entitled 'Textures' and she showed the Members how to overlay these textures of sand, brick walls, clouds etc, which she had photographed, onto another image, often flowers. The results were stunning and made an 'ordinary' picture into something very artistic.She took the Members through the whole processing stage and invited questions from them. Photo stacking, which enables the picture to be sharp from front to back, was also discussed in detail. Chairman, Ray Beckwith, in thanking Cherry for a wonderfully entertaining evening, said that he hoped she would return to present another lecture in due course as the Members had enjoyed the evening so much.
Cherry Larcombe, EFIAP, ARPS, DPAGB, BPE*5, who belongs to the photographic group Verve and to many online groups, was our guest speaker tonight.Her lecture was entitled 'Textures' and she showed the Members how to overlay these textures of sand, brick walls, clouds etc, which she had photographed, onto another image, often flowers. The results were stunning and made an 'ordinary' picture into something very artistic.She took the Members through the whole processing stage and invited questions from them. Photo stacking, which enables the picture to be sharp from front to back, was also discussed in detail. Chairman, Ray Beckwith, in thanking Cherry for a wonderfully entertaining evening, said that he hoped she would return to present another lecture in due course as the Members had enjoyed the evening so much.
5th September 2019
Hailsham Photographic Society started the new season with a Social Evening and a PDI lecture by Dave Mason Dave is a street photographer who takes great pleasure in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, often documenting the surreal happenings on city streets. He calls his talk “I Shoot People”
His images are honest, captured in camera with little of any, post processing. Most of his photography is shot in London although many were taken in other cities: Manchester, Rochester, Margate, Blackpool, Paris and Brussels. Dave also takes many shots at Funfairs, County Shows, Re-enactments etc. He feels that cities offer a constant changing canvas of textures, people and events. Members enjoyed a very entertaining evening given by a master of street photography.
Ray Beckwith, Chairman, thanked Dave for such a great talk, a brilliant evening to start the new season.
Hailsham Photographic Society started the new season with a Social Evening and a PDI lecture by Dave Mason Dave is a street photographer who takes great pleasure in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, often documenting the surreal happenings on city streets. He calls his talk “I Shoot People”
His images are honest, captured in camera with little of any, post processing. Most of his photography is shot in London although many were taken in other cities: Manchester, Rochester, Margate, Blackpool, Paris and Brussels. Dave also takes many shots at Funfairs, County Shows, Re-enactments etc. He feels that cities offer a constant changing canvas of textures, people and events. Members enjoyed a very entertaining evening given by a master of street photography.
Ray Beckwith, Chairman, thanked Dave for such a great talk, a brilliant evening to start the new season.