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November Newsletter can be found here
Jan Wilson Chalon, AWPF
Congratulations go now to Jan Wilson Chalon who had not one, but two, successful Panels at the recent AWPF Assessments.
Linda Bell HonNWPA
Our President, Linda Bell, being awarder her HonNWPA by Charles Meadows, Vice President. Congratulations from all of us in the NWPA, a well deserved award that Linda was honoured to receive, which left her speechless.
PAGB CES system info...
An long article regarding the PAGB's CES system, can be found on their latest E-News (358) on pages 10-12. download it by clicking here.
Print Battle Results - Held April 21st at Craig y Don
Our judge for the day was Mike McNamee, the Editor of The Societies' Professional Imagemaker magazine and also a member of the Birkenhead Photographic Association.
The event was opened by the NWPA President, Linda Bell, who welcomed all those attending.
Twelve clubs were taking part in the competition - each entering 8 prints making a total of 96 prints for Mike to judge and comment on.
Results:
1st Mold CC on 145 points
2nd Conwy CC on 143 points
3rd Deeside CC on 142 points
4th Hawarden CC on 141 points
5th Llandundo PS on 139 points
6th Beaumaris & Menai Bridge CC on 138 points
7th = Blaenau CC and Prestatyn CC on 137 points
9th Dwyfor CC on 134 points
10th Rhyl PS on 132 points
11th Ruthin CC on 130 points
12th Dyffryn Ogwen CC on 125
Congratulations go to Mold CC for winning the competition and to Chris Evans of Prestatyn CC who gained the Best Print Medal for 'The Tusk' - a superb monochrome image of the Chung Ku Chinese restaurant which was printed on Permajet Titanium Lustre paper.
BPE Exhibitions - LAST CALLS
Winchester BPE National Salon 2022
Breaking with tradition (habit of a lifetime?) we are announcing when this one opens, tomorrow 1 May, as well as when it "closes", Thursday 30 June (see below for the reason why); Acceptances count towards the BPE Distinctions.
5 PDI sections: (Pictorial) Colour - (Pictorial) Mono - Nature - Creative - Scapes (up to 3 images per section maximum)
As ever, check the Rules for what they are looking for in each category.
1600 x 1200 - note that this is a reduction from last year's widescreen format of 1920 x 1200.
£6 minimum (for 4) then £1.50 per image.
Catalogue is provided on a CD.
Quirk Alert: this is a Triple Quirker!
1. you are limited to a maximum of 3 images per Section (instead of the usual 4)
2. you are also limited to a total entry of 10 images, spread around the Sections how you like
3. although entry is advertised as closing on 30 June, in fact they will close it as soon as the 3000th entry is received, whichever
comes sooner.
Tactically speaking, what effect these discouragements have on the quality and quantity of the entries is debatable and so our
advice is to press on regardless.
One outcome though is that the maximum cost is going to be a reasonable £15.
Previous results may be viewed back to 2015, ie all the previous editions.
Good luck
https://www.winphotosoc.uk/2022/04/wne-2022-introduction/
Rushden BPE National Exhibition - 2022
This closes on Sunday 17 April (recently changed from 10 April); acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
There are 5 PDI sections (up to 1920 x 1080, 2.5MB maximum) : Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative - Scapes, maximum
of 4 images per section.
£1.50 per image, £6 minimum (for 4)
Quirk Alert: note the very widescreen format of the image dimensions, it may give some images greater impact, eg triptychs and
panoramas; just a thought. Last year was a maximum of 3 per Section, now back to 4. One of the Selectors is an NWPA
member . . .
Don't forget to read the rules..
Good luck.
https://www.rdps.co.uk/open/
Robin Hood BPE National Exhibition - 2022
This closes on Saturday 16 April; acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
There are 6 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200) : Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative - Scapes - People, maximum of 4
images per section.
£1.50 per image, £6 minimum (for 4) - this makes this BPE a good choice economywise if you have just 1 or 2 entries for
a particular section.
For the curious amongst you their website has the results for the last few years available.- you can view all the accepted
images and award winners.
All entrants receive a printed colour catalogue and for the main award winners they have some beautiful glassware.
Quirk Alert: Please read the Terms and Condtitions, especially what is required in the individual sections particularly Scapes
and Creative..
Good luck.
http://www.robinhoodexhibition.co.uk/
Neath BPE National Exhibition - 2022
This closes on Saturday 16 April; acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
There are 4 PDI sections (up to 1400 x 1050, 3MB maximum): Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative, maximum of 4 images
per section.
Postal entries are allowed.
1 section £12, 2 £14, 3 £16, 4 £18.
Quirk Alert: This used to be a quirkfree BPE but now it is the only one left which is 1400 x 1050 maximum.
Don't forget to read the rules,
Good luck.
http://www.neathphotographicsociety.org/nps-salon/5762-2/
South Birmingham BPE 2022
This British National exhibition closes on Sunday 6 March (midnight).
Acceptances count towards the BPEx* distinctions.
There are 4 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200): Colour - Mono - Nature - Portrait
As in most exhibitions/salons you can enter up to 4 images per section.
Cost is per image (£1.50 each, subject to a minimum of £6 for the first 4) which keeps it reasonable if you haven't got 4 images to fill a particular section. Every entrant will receive an A4 printed catalogue.
Past results may be viewed on-line.
Quirk alert: all BPEs have their quirks - South Birmingham's quirk is that they are entirely quirkless . . . !
Don't forget to read the rules.
Good luck http://southbirminghamphotographicsociety.co.uk/exhibition
Vale of Evesham BPE
This British National exhibition closes on Monday 28 February 2022.
Acceptances count towards the BPEx* distinctions.
It has 4 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200): Colour - Mono - Nature - Experimental/Creative.
As in most exhibitions/salons you can enter up to 4 images per section.
Cost is per image (£1.50 each, subject to a minimum of £6 for the first 4) which keeps it reasonable if you haven't got 4 images
to fill a particular section.
Every entrant will receive an A4 printed catalogue.
Last year's Acceptances may be viewed online.
Quirk alert: where to start? Put simply, they have their own software. Once you've done it it's easy of course but it's not intuitive.
After logging in and/or registering you gain an extended list of menu items on the LHS. When you go to "Add Images" there
doesn't seem to be any way of choosing which Section they go in; don't worry, this menu item simply uploads your images
either singly or in bulk.
Once you've Uploaded and Submitted you go to the menu item "Check Images": this is where you type your titles in (the system
doesn't transfer the title from the filename) and where you allocate the Section, then you Submit again.
One (possibly minor) issue is setting the order in which your images are to be seen in the judging: some people aren't bothered
but some are. Their system seems to want to put them in alphabetical order if you upload them in bulk; and so the solution is to
add a 1, 2, 3 or 4 to the start of the filename (but not the title) which will put them in the order that you want.
If all this has put you off entering, remember that their software will be putting others off, which makes this a good one to persist
with. This is why we pass all this stuff on to you, to help you. You can eventually thank us with alcohol if you wish . . .
Don't forget to read the rules.
Good luck.
www.eveshamphoto.net
BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL SALON 2022
This UK-based International closes on Sunday 30 January
Patronage is from FIAP, PSA and GPU (for those aiming for any of those Distinctions)
3 PDI sections: Colour - Mono - Nature (up to 4 images in each): sizes are 1600 x 1200 x 3MB max
3 Print sections: Colour - Mono - Nature (up to 4 images in each): sizes are A3 unmounted only
Cost is £12 for first section, £3 per section thereafter.
Printed catalogue
Note that within both Nature sections there are Awards for "sub-sections", eg. Best Plant Life, Best Marine, Best Ornithological
Good luck.
https://bristolsalon.co.uk/
Clay Cross 2022 BPE
This BPE Salon closes on Sunday 30 January (midnight). Acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions
5 PDI Sections (up to 4 images per section as usual): Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative - Scapes
JPGs only, size: 1600 x 1200 x 3MB max
Fee: £6 for first 4 Images, £1.50 per Image thereafter
Printed catalogue
Quirk Alert: You MUST stick to the correct Sections: Nature, Creative and Scapes images must only be entered in the relevant
class (see entry class conditions in the General Rules) and will be marked down or rejected if entered in the wrong class.
As ever, read the Rules and Good Luck.
https://photoexhib.com/photoexhib/cxe/login.php
Frome Wessex BPE
This BPE Salon closes on Sunday 31 October (midnight). Acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
5 PDI Sections (up to 4 images per section as usual): Colour - Mono - Scapes - Nature - Creative. Something for everyone I
would think in that lot.
JPGs only, size: 1600 x 1200 x 3MB max
Fee: £9 minimum which covers 4 Images, subsequent Images £1 each so could be quite economical if you can't fill a section.
Quirk Alert: The Mobile Phone section they've had for the last few years has been dropped.
As ever, read the Rules and Good Luck.
https://www.fromewessexcameraclub.com/salon.html
Dingwall BPE National Exhibition
After deciding not to run it last year it is a relief to see it back and it closes at midnight on Monday 4 October; acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
PDI entry (up to 4 per Section): Colour - Mono - Nature - Landscape, 1600 x 1200.
£1 per image, £8 minimum (for 4 images) - this system is economical if you don't have enough Images to fill a Section.
Quirk Alert: In case you were wondering, Dingwall is in the north of Scotland, so far north that it's north of Inverness (which is very north), and so it is unlikely that you will be attending their Presentation if you gain an Award. Don't let that put you off though . . .
Don't forget to read the rules, Good luck.
https://photoexhib.com/dingwall/login.php
Shrewsbury BPE National Exhibition
A reminder that this closes on Sunday 26 September; acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
There are 4 PDI sections (up to 1400 x 1050 maximum): Colour - Mono - Nature - Landscape, maximum of 4 images per section.
£1.50 per image, £6 minimum (for 4 images) - this system is economical if you don't have enough Images to fill a Section. Catalogue is a PDF on CD sent to all entrants whether successful or not.
Shrewsbury is one of the closest BPEs to us geographically and so it is possible to attend in person if you need to collect an Award, Covid-19 restrictions permitting.
Quirk Alert: Timing. This closes at "Midnight". Shrewsbury has a bit of history with regard to "time" (they once closed at 12 noon rather than 12 midnight) and so I would enter by 11pm in case they're working to GMT rather than BST.
Don't forget to read the rules,
Good luck
http://www.shropshire-photographic.org.uk/Exhibition/Index
Winchester BPE National Salon
This closes on Wednesday 30 June and Acceptances count towards the BPE Distinctions.
5 PDI sections: Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative - Scapes (3 images per section maximum)
As ever, check the Rules for what they are looking for in each category.
1920 x 1200 - note the widescreen format, could benefit some of your images.
£6 minimum (for 4) then £1.50 per image.
Quirk Alert: I will never cease to be amazed at the ingenuity that BPE Salon organisers use to introduce new quirks. Last time I
described Winchester as having the "Quirkiest of Quirks to come out of Quirkdom" as they had made it a double Quirk - this
year it's a Triple!
1. you are limited to a total entry of 10 images, spread amongst the sections how you like,
2. you are also limited to a maximum of 3 images per Section (instead of the usual 4).
3. although entry is advertised as closing on 30 June, in fact they will close it as soon as they have 3000 entrants, whichever
comes sooner.
One outcome is that the maximum cost is going to be a reasonable £15.
Here to help . . .
Good luck.
https://www.winphotosoc.uk/2021/05/wne-2021-introduction/
Vale of Evesham BPE - Sunday 28 February
This British National exhibition closes on Sunday 28 February.
Acceptances count towards the BPEx* distinctions.
It has 4 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200): Colour - Mono - Nature - Experimental/Creative. As in most exhibitions/salons you can enter up to 4 images per section.
Cost is per image (£1.50 each, subject to a minimum of £6 for the first 4) which keeps it reasonable if you haven't got 4 images to fill a particular section. Every entrant will receive an A4 printed catalogue.
Quirk alert: where to start? Put simply, they have their own software. Once you've done it it's easy of course but it's not intuitive. After logging in and/or registering you gain an extended list of menu items on the LHS. When you go to "Add Images" there doesn't seem to be any way of choosing which Section they go in. Don't worry, this menu item simply uploads your images either singly or in bulk.
Once you've Uploaded and Submitted you go to the menu item "Check Images": this is where you type your titles in (the system doesn't transfer the title from the filename) and where you allocate the Section, then you Submit again.
One (possibly minor) issue is setting the order in which your images are to be seen in the judging: some people aren't bothered but some are. Their system seems to want to put them in alphabetical order if you upload them in bulk; and so the solution is to add a 1, 2, 3 or 4 to the start of the filename (but not the title) which will put them in the order that you want.
If all this has put you off entering, remember that their software will be putting others off, which makes this a good one to persist with. This is why we pass all this stuff on to you, to help you. You can eventually thank us with alcohol if you wish . . .
Don't forget to read the rules. Good luck. www.eveshamphoto.net
South Birmingham BPE - Sunday 28 February
This British National exhibition closes on Sunday 28 February (midnight).
Acceptances count towards the BPEx* distinctions.
There are 4 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200): Colour - Mono - Nature - Portrait As in all exhibitions/salons you can enter up to 4 images per section.
Cost is per image (£1.50 each, subject to a minimum of £6 for the first 4) which keeps it reasonable if you haven't got 4 images to fill a particular section. Every entrant will receive an A4 printed catalogue.
Quirk alert: all BPEs have their quirks - South Birmingham's quirk is that they are entirely quirkfree . . . !
Don't forget to read the rules. Good luck http://southbirminghamphotographicsociety.co.uk/exhibitio...
Basingstoke BPE Salon - Tuesday 2 March
This British National exhibition closes on Tuesday 2 March (midnight).
Acceptances count towards the BPEx* distinctions.
There are 6 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200): Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative - Scapes - People As in all exhibitions/salons you can enter up to 4 images per section.
Cost is per image (£1.00 each, subject to a minimum of £6 for the first 4) which keeps it super-reasonable if you haven't got 4 images to fill a particular section. Every entrant will receive a CD catalogue.
This is a very easy one to enter as they use one of the two popular software packages, PhotoExhib.
Quirk Alert: Entries in the Scapes section are required to be from a 'single image'. This means the entered image should be from a single exposure, or from multiple exposures taken at the same time and merged to work round camera limitations. Specifically, HDR, focus stacking, and stitched panorama techniques are allowed. In-camera multiple exposures are also allowed.
Don't forget to read the rules.
Good luck
PS: All results back to 2009 can be viewed on the website - not a bad way to spend lockdown; may give you some inspiration . .
. .
basingstokecameraclub.co.uk
SMETHWICK INTERNATIONAL SALON
This UK-based International closes on Thursday 5 November.
Patronage is from FIAP, PSA and GPU (not BPE)
6 PDI sections: Colour - Mono - Nature - Ceative - Scapes - Travel (up to 4 images per section, 1600 x 1200 max); no prints this
year.
First section £12, £3 per section thereafter
A4 colour catalogue for all entrants.
Good luck.
https://www.smethwickinternational.co.uk/
Frome Wessex BPE
This BPE Salon closes on Sunday 1 November (midnight); acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
6 PDI Sections (up to 4 images per section as usual): Colour - Mono - Scapes - Nature - Creative - Mobile Phone.
Something for everyone I would think in that lot.
JPGs only, size: 1600 x 1200 x 3MB max
Fee: £9 minimum which covers first 4 Images, subsequent Images £1 each so could be quite economical if you can't fill a
section.
Quirk Alert: This has a section for images taken on a Mobile Phone - they will check the EXIF data to confirm conformity.
Previous years' acceptances can be viewed on their website if that helps.
CD catalogue.
Definitely read the Rules as there is a lot of useful advice there and Good Luck.
https://www.fromewessexcameraclub.com/salon.html
Beyond Group BPE National Exhibition
This closes on Sunday 26 July; acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
COVID-19: "The selection weekend is planned as normal, but we are also looking at online judging to safeguard all if we are still
under Covid-19 restrictions at the time of the selection weekend.
We are determined to hold the exhibition and may ask for your support and understanding along the way".
There are 4 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200): Colour - Mono - Nature - Scapes, maximum of 4 images per section.
£1.50 per image, £6 minimum (for up to 4) - this makes this BPE a good choice economywise if you have just 1 or 2 entries for
a particular section.
For the curious amongst you their website has the results for the last two years available.- you can view all the accepted
images and award winners.
Quirk Alert: Note that within each Section there is a Special Award available:
Colour - Best "Time"
Mono - Best Portrait
Nature - Best "Authentic UK Wildlife"
Scapes - Best "Solitude"
You can of course enter other types of images within those sections; you don't have to stick to the Special Award themes.
Good luck.
http://www.beyondgroup.info/
MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL SALON
This UK-based International closes on Friday 26 June.
Patronage is from FIAP, PSA and GPU (for those aiming for any of those Distinctions).
5 PDI sections are: Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative - Travel (1600 x 1200 max)
No prints this year due to COVID-19.
Cost is £12 for first Section, £3 per Section thereafter.
Full colour A4 catalogue.
Good luck.
http://www.midland-salon.com/
Robin Hood BPE National Exhibition
This closes on Saturday 9 May; acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
COVID-19: "This is to bring you all up to date that we are looking at options to judge the Exhibition remotely but at
present there are numerous considerations to overcome and therefore a time scale is not yet certain. It also depends on
the availability of our previously chosen selectors. We can assure you all that sooner or later the Robin Hood 2020
Exhibition will be judged, and you will all be informed of your results."
There are 6 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200) : Colour - Mono - Nature - People - Scapes - Creative, maximum of 4
images per section.
£1.50 per image, £6 minimum (for 4) - this makes this BPE a good choice economywise if you have just 1 or 2 entries for
a particular section.
For the curious amongst you their website has the results for the last few years available.- you can view all the accepted
images and award winners.
All entrants receive a printed colour catalogue and for the main award winners they have some beautiful glassware.
Quirk Alert: Please read the Terms and Condtitions, especially what is required in the individual sections particularly
Scapes and Creative..
Good luck.
http://www.robinhoodexhibition.co.uk/
Neath BPE National Exhibition
This closes on Saturday 18 April; acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
COVID-19: The selection will take place later this year, no date possible at the present.
There are 4 PDI sections (up to 1400 x 1050, 3MB maximum): Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative, maximum of 4 images per section.
Postal entries are allowed.
1 section £10, 2 £12, 3 £14, 4 £16.
Quirk Alert: This could be the first quirkfree BPE . . .
Don't forget to read the rules,
Good luck.
http://www.neathphotographicsociety.org/nps-salon/welcome/
CHELTENHAM INTERNATIONAL SALON
This UK-based International closes on Wednesday 1 April.
Patronage is from FIAP, PSA and GPU (for those looking for Distinctions).
COVID-19: FIAP and PSA have agreed that this Salon may proceed with remote judging.
5 PDI sections: Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative - Travel
1920 x 1200 x 5MB maximum
1 section £9, 2 £12, 3 £15, 4 £18, 5 £21
Within each section they have medals for different subjects which may influence your choice of images: either choose
images that aim for Medals or avoid those subjects to gain Acceptances by being different to the other entries.
A4 catalogue
Good luck.
http://www.cheltenhamcameraclub.co.uk/wordpress/salon/
Rushden BPE National Exhibition
This closes on Sunday 5 April; acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
There are 5 PDI sections (up to 1920 x 1080, 2.5MB maximum) : Colour - Mono - Creative - Nature - Scapes, maximum
of 3 images per section.
1 section £7, 2 £12, 3 £15, 4 £17, 5 £18.
Quirk Alert: note the very widescreen format of the image dimensions, it may give some images greater impact, eg
triptychs and panoramas; just a thought. Also note the maximum of 3, not 4, images per section.
Don't forget to read the rules..
Good luck.
https://www.rdps.co.uk/open/
Vale of Evesham BPE
This British National exhibition closes on Saturday 29 February.
Acceptances count towards the BPEx* distinctions.
It has 4 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200): Colour - Mono - Nature - Experimental/Creative.
As in most exhibitions/salons you can enter up to 4 images per section.
Cost is per image (£1.50 each, subject to a minimum of £6 for the first 4) which keeps it reasonable if you haven't got 4
images to fill a particular section. Every entrant will recieve an A4 printed catalogue.
Quirk alert: where to start? Put simply, they have their own software. Once you've done it it's easy of course but it's not
intuitive.
After logging in and/or registering you gain an extended list of menu items on the LHS. When you go to "Add Images"
there doesn't seem to be any way of choosing which Section they go in. Don't worry, this menu item simply uploads your
images either singly or in bulk.
Once you've Uploaded and Submitted you go to the menu item "Check Images": this is where you type your titles in (the
system doesn't transfer the title from the filename) and where you allocate the Section, then you Submit again.
One (possibly minor) issue is setting the order in which your images to be seen in the judging: some people aren't
bothered but some are. Their system seems to want to put them in alphabetical order if you upload them in bulk; and so
the solution is to add a 1, 2, 3 or 4 to the start of the filename which will put them in the order that you want.
If all this has put you off entering, remember that their software will be putting others off, which makes this a good one to
persist with. This is why we pass all this stuff on to you, to help you. You can always thank us with alcohol if you wish . .
Don't forget to read the rules.
Good luck.
https://www.eveshamphoto.net/
SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL SALON
This UK-based International closes on Sunday 9 February.
Patronage is from FIAP, PSA and GPU (for those aiming for any of those Distinctions).
Print Sections are: Colour - Mono - Nature (up to 4 images in each).
Prints may be mounted (50 x 40 cm) or unmounted.
PDI Sections are: Open (Colour & Mono) - Nature - Landscape (up to 4 images in each).
Sizes are 1600 x 1200 max.
Cost is £11 for first Section, £3 per Section thereafter - Prints: check website
It's probably safest to assume that the closing time is midnight in the UK rather than Pago Pago or wherever.
Printed A4 colour catalogue
Good luck.
http://southamptoninternationalexhibition.co.uk/Default.aspx
PAGB Entry for FIAP Nature Biennial
This closes on Friday 31 January.
FIAP regularly hold biennial competitions for its members (in our case the PAGB) and the next competition is the 2020
FIAP Nature Biennial.
This year, the PAGB are collecting images for England, North Wales and Northern Ireland's entry by holding a selection
competition.
Entry for this is open to any PAGB affiliated club member (in England, North Wales and Northern Ireland) and is made via
the PAGB competition entry system at:
https://pagbhost.co.uk
If you haven't done so already, and if you have International standard Nature images, consider making an entry to this
selection process and competition.
Entry is free, online and open until the end of January 2020.
If one of your images is selected to represent England/North Wales/Northern Ireland, you will be one of the first
individuals in the UK to receive a very special limited edition black enamel PAGB Badge.
Clay Cross 2020 BPE
This BPE Salon closes on Monday 27 January (midnight). Acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
5 PDI Sections (up to 4 images per section as usual): Colour - Mono - Nature - Creative - Scapes
JPGs only, size: 1400 x 1050 x 3MB max
Fee: £6 for first 4 Images, £1.50 per Image thereafter
Quirk Alert: You MUST stick to the correct Sections: Nature, Creative and Scapes images must only be entered in the
relevant class (see entry class conditions in the General Rules) and will be marked down or rejected if entered in the
wrong class.
As ever, read the Rules and Good Luck.
https://photoexhib.co.uk/cxe/login.php
BPE Exhibitions - LAST CALLS
Southport BPE
This British National exhibition closes on Friday 17 January.
Acceptances count towards the BPEx* distinctions.
It has 3 Print sections (mounted 40 x 50): Colour, Mono and Nature.
Plus 3 PDI sections (up to 1600 x 1200), 2MB maximum: Colour, Mono and Nature.
As in all exhibitions/salons you can enter up to 4 images per section.
Cost is per image (£1.50 each, subject to a minimum of £8 for the first 4) which keeps it reasonable if you haven't got 4
images to fill a particular section.
Quirk alert: the filenames used should be of the form "n title.jpg" where "n" is the image number as appearing on the entry
form and "title" is the image name as entered on the entry form.
Don't forget to read the rules.
Good luck.
Solihull 2020 BPE
This BPE Salon closes on Sunday 15 December (midnight). Acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
4 PDI Sections (up to 4 images per section as usual): Colour - Mono - Nature - Scapes
3 Print Sections: Colour - Mono - Nature
JPGs only, size: 1600 x 1200 x 3MB max
Prints to be on 50 x 40 cm mounts.
Fee: £6 for 1st Section, £4 per Section thereafter
Quirk Alert 1: If your PDI image is less than the maximum dimensions it is recommended that the unused area be filled
with black (use Canvas in Photoshop for example)
Quirk Alert 2: The organisers will request original RAW files of ALL Award Winning Nature images to verify that the rules
have been correctly followed.
You can view the Acceptances in the last 4 years on their website, useful if you've forgotten what you had Accepted . . .
The selectors are:
Peter Gennard MFIAP EFIAP
Diane Seddon ARPS CPAGB BPE3*
Ralph Duckett MPAGB EFIAP
DVD catalogue.
As ever, read the Rules and Good Luck.
https://solihullopenexhibition.co.uk/
YORKSHIRE INTERNATIONAL SALON
This UK-based International closes on Monday 9 December.
Patronage is from FIAP and PSA
3 PDI Sections: Open - Travel - Nature (1400 x 1050 x 2mb max)
3 Print Sections: Colour - Mono - Landscape (unmounted A4 max)
First Section £7, £2 per Section thereafter
On-line catalogue
Good luck.
http://www.yorkshiresalon.co.uk/
BEBINGTON BPE 2020 SALON
This closes on Wednesday 27 November.
Acceptances count towards the BPEx* distinctions.
5 PDI sections: Landscape - Creative - Colour - Mono - Nature (up to 4 in each) (Rule 2)
Size is 1400 x 1050 (Rule 19)
1 section is £10, 2 £14, 3 £17, 4 £20, 5 £22 (Rule 11)
Quirk Alert 1: entry is by CD only (Rules 5, 21 and 22)
Quirk Alert 2: there is a file naming convention you need to adhere to (Rules 17 and 19)
Quirk Alert 3: ensure that your entries are in the correct sections (Rules 3 and 15) - where do you put Mono Landscapes?
Probably in "Landscapes"
Entries can be made on USB memory sticks but, as is the case with CDs entered, these will not be returned.
Have a go and Good Luck.
http://www.bebingtonps.org.uk/BebingtonSalon.html
Guernsey BPE
This BPE Salon closes on Saturday 19 October, entry by post only (CD or memory stick), hence the better-then-normal advance notice. Acceptances count towards the BPEx* Distinctions.
4 PDI Sections: Open Mono - Open Colour - Portrait Mono - Portrait Colour
JPGs only, 1600 x 1200; if the image size is smaller than this it must be padded out to 1600 x 1200 with black (use Canvas in Photoshop for instance). Check the file-naming requirements.
Cost is £5.00 per Section, include a cheque with your entry.
Quirk Alert: actually this one is SuperQuirky what with the postal entry, a cheque, padding out and file-naming but its individual quirk is that there is only one Judge so there are no scores, you're either In or Out. The Judge on this occasion is Chris Palmer FRPS DPAGB APAGB EFIAP.
Despite all the Quirks this is a good one to enter. Why? Well, all these impediments are likely to discourage potential entrants; less determined photographers than those in North Wales will see it as too much trouble, so why not make the effort and give it a go.
The postage rate to Guernsey is the norrmal UK rate and postal Salons usually give a few days latitude on the Closing Date to allow for the vagaries of postal delivery.
Follow the Rules and don't forget to Finalise your CD - if in doubt test its Readability on another computer.
http://www.guernseysalon.co.uk/