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2013 A New Beginning

So a new year begins, our first meeting will be on 9th January when we will choose the winners for the best projected and best print from the 2012 winners. So if you were a winner be sure to bring your winning image in on the night otherwise you cannot be considered for the honour.

It will also be hand in for the first print comp of the year, so don’t forget those entries especially the new members.

As a reminder for all members the deadline for anyone who wishes to enter the WPF Salon will be around 3rd week of February as the entry has to be in by the WPF AGM held in early March.
All details can be found on the WPF web site including entry forms costs etc
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Annual Christmas Dinner 2012

On the 19th December we had our annual Christmas dinner, this year it was held at ‘Al Italia’ in Llanelli. Our newly appointed Secretary Terry Williams did a splendid job of organising the meal, venue and the secret Santa our thanks go to him from all that attended.
We also had an impromptu song or two from Jo, which added a bit of talent to the night.

Here are a few photos of the night.

Two happy Ladies
Happy Smiles
Too busy talking to notice the photographer
The Happy Gang
Is this for the wife or the photo!
Some people are not happy with just one?
It must be love
Friends
The Intellectual end of the table
Bring on the Pudding
Thes were new for Christmas
Amazing what a few drinks does!

 

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Stanley Chell 2012

Saturday 24th November was the Stanley Chell competition, our entry was with 4 members work.
‘Machyns Pools’ by Clive Martin 16pts
‘Clowning Around’ by Steve Milton 19pts
‘Todays News’ by Joyce Mollet 17pts
‘Gritty Romace’ by Gary Martin 16pts
 
There were 26 clubs entered and after the first two rounds we were 1pt behind the leaders with 36pts, however we fell away in the second half only scoring 32pts when most of the contenders were scoring 39pts.
We finally ended in 10th place on count back (7th on points) so not to bad. Well done to those who were chosen for the entry and thanks to Jackie and Joyce for their company
 
The overall winners were Gwynfa with 75pts, best landscape was by Bridgend, best Monochrome by Neath, best colour print by Gwynfa and a new trophy for best image overall was won by Inn Focus Group.
In second place was Inn Focus, Port Talbot and Bridgend with 74pts and third was Tenby with 73pts.
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3 Way Amman Valley Battle Nov 21st 2012

Last night was the Annual 3 way battle at Amman Valley between AV, Carmarthen and Llanelli, it consists of two rounds of 8 projected images and 8 prints. The judge was Ian Ledgard LRPS, AWPF, EFIAP and EPSA
 
After round one of the projected images we were 2pts in front of AV with 139pts AV 137pts and Carms 135pts.
In round two prints we had the best print ‘Sadhus’ by Gary Martin scoring 20pts but AV came away with 137pts, Llanelli 133pts and Carms 129pts
 
So the final totals were
1st AV with 274pts
2nd Llanelli 272pts
3rd Carms 264pts
 
Our scores for each section were
Projected
Alice in Wonderland by Steve Milton 15pts
Gritty Romance by Gary Martin 17pts
In the Market Place by Joyce Mollet 18pts
Stormy Harbour by Gary Martin 19pts
Stranded by David Rees 19pts
The Art of Poetry by Jennifer Williams 15pts
Three Wise Men by Steve Milton 17pts
Tribal Man and his Wife by Joyce Mollet 19pts
 
Prints
Temple Boys by Tony Collis 17pts
Sleep Walking by Steve Milton 16pts
Who Am I by Jennifer Williams 16pts
John by Gary Martin 15pts
The Sadhus by Gary Martin 20pts
May the Force be with You by Ray Rees 16pts
Eyes of the House by David Rees 17pts
Gone Fishing by Ray Rees 16pts
 
Well done all who were chosen and special congratulations to Gary for his 20pt image.
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Annual Exhibition 2012

Last Friday/Saturday was the 2012 Annual Exhibition held at the St Elli Centre Llanelli.

This year we had an excellent entry of 81 prints showing the best from the members, early Friday morning Kevin Thomas came and judged the entries to find the best Monochrome, best Colour and best overall image, with a few highly commended as well

Best Colour was ‘Temple Boys’ byTony Collis
Best Monochrome was ‘Lonely Road’ by Arthur Lees, this was also judged best print in show.

Highly Commended

Monochrome                                                         Colour
‘Rabari Tribal Women’ by Joyce Mollet                ‘Holy Island’ by Clive Martin
‘Railway Sidings’ by Arthur Mallett                       ‘Pipped at the Post’ by Clive Martin
‘Hoody’ by Andrew Johns                                     ‘Fire Starter’ by Graham Harries
                                                                               ‘No Palette’ by Jennifer Williams

During the two days the public were asked to vote for their favourite, with a prize of their favourite print for the person who was drawn at the end of the show.
‘Twilight in Bath’ by Arthur Mallett (17 votes) was voted the public choice in a close run contest with ‘No Palette’ by Jennifer Williams  (14 votes)

The person who won the draw was a Mr Robert Ephgrave who chose the wheel in the Mine photo by Peter Francis
Well done to all who entered without whom it would not have been possible and a special congratulations to all the winners and runners up. Also a big thanks to all who manned the stand and helped set it up and dismantle during the two days.


                    
                           Lonely Road by Arthur Lees
Temple Boys by Tony Collis
Twilight in Bath by Arthur Mallett




            
              Holy Island by Clive Martin
Fire Starter by Graham Harries

                   
                           Rabari Tribal Woman by Joyce Mollet
Pipped at the Post by Clive Martin

               
                   Hoody by Andrew Johns
Railway Sidings by Arthur Mallett
No Palette by Jennifer Williams
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Ken Jones Trophy

On the 29th May we held the third Ken Jones Trophy to celebrate one of our past members, again Mark Mathias (nephew) was in attendance to watch the proceedings and award the trophy to the winner. We had a very good entry of approx 48 prints all on the theme of Monochrome/B&W. Our judge for the night was Rob Mitchell who gave a sterling critique and the outstanding winner was John Ellis with a wonderful shot from the Himalayas.

From the left Judge Rob Mitchell, John Ellis and Mark Mathias

 

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Barrian Cup Results

1st June was the annual Barrian Cup run by Barry CC, unfortunately I was unable to attend but Dave Paskin was there to represent the Club. We had 5 prints entered.

‘Morning Mist’ by Arthur Mallett 17pts

‘Holy Island’ by Clive Martin 17pts

‘Firestarter’ by Graham Harries 17pts

‘Amphu Labsta Pass Himalayas’ by John Ellis 18pts

‘Boy Monk’ by Peter Francis 15pts

This gave us 84 pts and left us in 15th= position, the comp was won by Inn Focus with 96pts, 2nd was Gwynfa 92pts and 3rd Thornbury 91pts.

 

 

 

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Swansea Battle Results

On the 3rd of June we had the Swansea Battle between 10 clubs, our entry was from

  • Steve Milton ‘Colour Rock’ 18pts
  • Joyce Mollet ‘Shepherd in Rahjastan’ 18pts
  • Peter Francis ‘Marsh Pride Lion’ 18pts
  • Graham Harries ‘Cwmorthin’ 17pts
  • Arthur Mallett ‘Glacier Express’ 16pts

That left us with 87pts total and =6th place. The winners were Abertawe with 94pts, 2nd were Barry with 92pts and 3rd  Tenby with 91pts. Abertawe also won the best print trophy. The judge was Martin Pinches.

Well done to all who were selected to represent the club and thanks to the numerous members who were there to cheer the club on

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Amman Valley Battle Results

We are now on 5th June and the 5 way battle at Amman Valley, Ray and myself were there to fly the flag for LPS and it was a successful night coming away with a win. The judge was Kevin Thomas who gave a very fair and detailed critique. The entry was as follows

  • David Rees ‘Eyes of the House’ 16pts
  • Ray Rees ‘Man in the Blue Scarf’ 18pts
  • Arthur Mallett ‘Matterhorn Vista’ 15pts
  • Clive Martin ‘Hey i’m over Here’ 17pts
  • Clive Martin ‘Blue, Green and Yellow’ 20pts
  • Arthur Mallett ‘Misty Morning’ 16pts
  • Joyce Mollet ‘Captured by her Eyes’ 15pts
  • Joyce Mollet ‘A Village Girl’ 17pts

That gave us a total of 134pts in 1st place with Neath in 2nd with 130pts and Amman Valley in 3rd with 128pts. Well done to Clive for his 20pts score and thanks to all who were selected to represent LPS

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