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4 November 2025

WPF/PAGB Selections

Following our successful entries at the 2013 WPF Salon, some of our images have been selected to represent the WPF in the forthcoming PAGB Inter Federation Print Exhibition, they are

‘Holy Island’ Clive Martin

‘Material Girl’ Steve Milton

‘Clowning Around’ Steve Milton (Monochrome)

‘The Amazing Mr Calford’ Graham Harries

‘Village Matron’ Peter Francis (Monochrome)

Quote from WPF Web site

PAGB Inter Federation Print Exhibition – Big Pit – October 21st to November 17th 2013

The WPF is once again arranging for the Annual PAGB Inter Federation Print Exhibition to be exhibited in our area – as we have done for many years, it is part of our intention to expose our Members to the best of British Photography whenever we can. It does rely on us being able to acquire a suitable venue and support from local Camera Clubs. This year we have arranged for the Exhibition to be hosted at the Big Pit on the dates shown above, you will have seen in a recent Newsflash details of the 34 prints we have selected as the WPF entry in this year’s event.

However as well as the appeal for help to erect the stands and hang the Exhibition on October 18th/19th and dismantle on November 18th the Big Pit management have advised that: – “We should not leave the Exhibition unattended but that we should arrange to steward whenever the Exhibition is open; that covers the period Monday October 21st to Sunday 17th November. This is because they have found over the last couple of years that vandalism and general misbehaviour has increased substantially”

To this end we are hoping to find volunteers from the WPF Clubs to provide us with 2 people on duty at any one time, to allow for breaks, so I am asking – well in advance – for anyone who can spare half or a full day to contact me as below so that we can see if we can put together a ROTA to cover the requirements – i.e. 25 days in total.”

4 November 2025

WPF Salon 2013 Results

Update of a few minutes ago, we only won the ‘Gwyn Morgan Trophy’ for the best panel of prints, also Best colour print with Steve Milton and I myself won a judges choice award. Fantastic well done everybody. Full details can be seen on The WPF.

We had the prints back from the Salon selection, which took place over the weekend and after collating the returns I can report subject to confirmation the following acceptances for prints, These are all now confirmed.

A total of 30 colour and 12 monochrome were submitted and 12 were accepted, which represents a 28.5% acceptance the best result since 2007 when I began organising the club entry.

In the colour section we had the following (Gwyn Morgan Trophy Winners)

Clive Martin 2
Steve Milton 2 (Best Colour Print)
Arthur Mallett 2 (Judges Award)
Graham Harries 2
Jennifer Williams 1
Alun Lewis 1

In the Monochrome section we had

Peter Francis 2

Digital 16 entered 4 acceptances 25% well done again

Arthur Mallett 2
Clive Martin 1
Graham Harries 1

Well done to all who entered and especially the members who were successful, I will update this blog once we have the full results including the digital section.

One last report is that it is rumoured that Steve Milton has won a special award for his ‘Material Girl’ image, however we await confirmation of this. Fingers crossed Steve. I can now confirm that indeed he did win the ‘Best Colour Print’ – Well done Steve!

This is a copy of the entry just posted on The WPF! WOW WOW WOW. Massive congratulations to the Llanelli PS.

The results of the 2013 Welsh Salon of Photography have been collated and the judges (Graeme Webb EFIAP, EPSA. Kate Webb EFIAP, EPSA and Phil Davies EFIAP, Hon FWPF, UPI 1crown) have accepted a total of 141 prints (92 colour and 49 monochrome) and 131 digital images. (Note, Phil Davies replaced Ann Davies who was unwell on the weekend that the adjudication took place).

The Gwyn Morgan Trophy for the best panel of six prints was won by Llanelli Photographic Society and the Walter Morgan Trophy for the best panel of six digital images was won by Inn Focus Group.

The seventeen headline awards and thirteen highly commended awards were shared among 25 different photographers, they being: Arthur Mallett, Barry Hill, Brian Sewell, Chris Powell, Coltrane Koh, David Norton, Ed Cloutman, Gareth Martin, Gary Howells, Gerwyn Williams, Gwynfryn Jones, Ian Munro, Jenny Hibbert, John Cooke, Leigh Woolford, Matthew Jones, Neville Thomas, Nick Walton, Norman Cahill, Ron Lines, Roy Peters, Sam Warr, Siddhesh Ghag, Steve Milton and Tom Dee.

A special mention must go to to Sam Warr of Ebbw Vale who won the Under 25 Award for his photograph entitled ‘The Victorian Gentleman’. Sam is 16.

The opening ceremony and presentation of awards will take place at Pontypridd Museum on 7th May at 6.30pm and the exhibition will run until the end of May.

4 November 2025

Kidwelly Camera Club Visit LPS

On Wednesday 27th March, Kidwelly Camera Club paid a visit to The LPS. It was a great opportunity to meet up and find out what goes on at other clubs in the region. Usually when clubs meet it’s under competition conditions so this made a change from the norm.

During the evening a number of the Kidwelly members presented images, shared their work and answered questions – thanks to everyone who took part! Amongst the photos were some fantastic wildlife shots, landscapes and montages. The latter providing plenty of food for thought amongst the artistic and creative LPS members.

Talking of food there was a lovely buffet to accompany the evening – so a big thanks to everyone for that. A return trip, when The LPS will head over to Kidwelly, is scheduled for later in the year.

Photo Montage
Montage Tutorials
Kidwelly Camera Club

Photo by Gary Martin!

4 November 2025

Awards Dinner 2013

Today was the annual awards dinner this year held at Alitalia and organised by Roy Watkins. There was a reasonable turn out of approx 35 members and guests.

After the meal the main event of the evening was the presentation of the trophies for 2012. Peter Francis and Joyce Mollet both walked away with 3 awards each, Arthur Lees walked away with 2 and Graham, Alun, Netley, Jennifer, Tony, Clive and Gary all got one.

The presentations ended with the prestigious Beginner of the Year award, which this time went to Jo Seaward (well done Jo).

Competition	2012 Winners
Monthly Print overall points scorer	Pete Francis
Monthly Digital overall points scorer	Alun Lewis
Print of the Year	Netley Davies
Digital Projected of the year	Graham Harries
Five Prints Panel	Joyce Mollet
Five Projected Images Panel	Joyce Mollet
Audio-Visual Presentation	Pete Francis
Special Effects	Jennifer Williams
Nautical Challenge	Arthur Mallett	Clive Martin
Best Exhibition Print	Arthur Lees
Best Exhibition Monochrome	Arthur Lees
Best Exhibition Colour (George Shaw Rose Bowl)	Tony Collis
Beginner of the Year	Jo Seaward
Photographer of the Year	Peter Francis
Ivor Russell Trophy	Joyce Mollet
Ken Jones Memorial Trophy	Gary Martin

4 November 2025

Club Outing 1st April Britton Ferry and Neath

Last Bank Holiday was the latest club outing and attended by about 15 members in 4 cars. First we went to Britton Ferry and walked along the estuary to the end where the old pipelines are, then it was back to McDonalds for a quick refreshment before moving on to the old lighthouse ship in the river near Neath, what a sight and lovely textures for HDR imaging as can already be seen on the Facebook page. But for those who have not seen them hear are a few to ponder over.

Oh and by the way we nearly lost our President when he was about to be locked behind bars when the security closed the gates behind us at Neath.

4 November 2025

Springwatch Competition Results

On May 22nd the LPS held a fun competition called ‘Springwatch’. Each member had just one hour to head out and come back with their best image which encapsulated spring. Fortunately the weather was kind and 26 members produced a variety of shots and images – with bluebells being a popular choice! All the photos were posted on to a special page on the website so that members could choose their favourites… and here are the results!

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Congratulations to Wim Hollebrandsa who won with his beautiful shot called “Light At The Top”. Yvonne Pace with ‘Mint Sauce’ and Jennifer Williams with ‘Flowers in her hair’ came in joint second. Andrea Rees took fourth spot with ‘Spring Sunshine’ whilst Garry Baker with Spring Water and Ray Rees with Spring Blossom finished joint 5th.

This was a fun challenge that got everyone thinking and using their cameras. A top tip for next time is don’t take photos of bluebells!!

4 November 2025

Cardiff Photomarathon 2013

Recently a couple of members entered the annual Photomarathon in Cardiff, this is an event where you have to take 12 images over a 12 hour period based on 12 themes issued in groups of 4 at 10am, 2pm and 6pm. Then return before 10pm to download your 12 images, which must be in the right order on your card (12 only).
The themes were
1.Entry number/Who am I
2. Poetry
3. Asymmetric
4. Space
5. Out and about
6. Behind the Scenes
7. Animated
8. A bit on the Side
9. Shadow
10. Mixed Message
11. Elegant
12. Another Perspective
Needless to say this taxed the brain considerably, but the weather was great and just over 400 entrants were busy trawling Cardiff and its surrounding area for inspirational images. The exhibition in Cardiff starts on 22nd June at the old library building opposite St Davids Hall and runs until 7th July.

Photomarathon has a Flickr site where some of the entrants have posted there photo’s “http://www.flickr.com/groups/2228338@N23/“.

Maybe next year some more members might like to try it, its tiring but worth the effort.

4 November 2025

Ace of Prints 2013

On the 7th July the WPF held an inaugural print competition to choose the two clubs who would represent the WPF in the National finals at Connaughs Quay in October, this choice would normally be made from the Salon entry, which we won this year but the WPF chose to create this new event for the selection process.

As I was on holiday Graham and Jay attended and made the necessary selections for the second round after the selection committee had chosen the 1st round entry prior to the competition. The club entry had to be 12 prints for round 1 consisting of at least 5 B&W (Monochrome) and 5 colour with no more than 3 Natural History. In round 2 it was 15 prints with the same criteria although images from round 1 could be used again dependant on there 1st round score.

After round 1 we were in =7th position from the 11 clubs that took part, after the final round 2 we ended up in =5th place, with Inn Focus on top and Tenby second. Both these clubs go forward to represent the WPF in October.

Round 1 Entry: Night Bus Graham 12pts, Village Girl Joyce 12pts, Holy Island Clive 12pts, Village Matron Peter F 12pts, Morning Mist Arthur 11pts, Material Girl Steve 11pts, Mr Calford Graham 10pts, Captured by her Eyes Joyce 10pts, All that Jazz Jo 10pts, Welder David R 10pts, Blue Green Yellow Clive 10pts and Shepherd in Rajastan Joyce 10pts

Round 2 Entry: Old Chapel Clive 13pts, Night Bus Graham 12pts, Three Wise Men Steve 12pts, Morning Chores Joyce 12pts, Holy Island Clive 12pts, The Crow Steve 11pts, Village Matron Peter F 11pts, Camp in Gujarat Joyce 11pts, Matterhorn Arthur 11pts, Wanna Balloon Jennifer 11pts, Cwmorthin Graham 11pts, Morning Mist Arthur 11pts, Sadhus Gary 10pts, Glacier Express Arthur 10pts and Village Girl Joyce 10pts

4 November 2025

Our Carmarthenshire ‘Ivor Russell Trophy’ 2013

Last week we had the annual Ivor Russell trophy, which represents prints taken in Carmarthenshire in honour of Ivor Russell. In attendance was Mrs Russell together with her son and daughter. After an introduction by our president Ray Rees the judge Nick Jenkins began his critique of the 16 prints submitted, this was a slightly reduced number based on the previous 3 years we have been running this competition, however the quality of the entries made up for this.

After a very good critique by Nick we had an excellent buffet supplied by the members after which the winners were announced. As this is a special one of trophy only the winner is given recognition, however the top six were indicated on the night and it was a close run thing as Nick pointed out.

The eventual winner was Jason Dale with his ‘Machyns Sunset’. Above is a picture of the presentation to Jason with Nick Jenkins on the left and Mrs Russell presenting the trophy on the right.

4 November 2025

Gwynfa Pixels 2013

The entry for this years Gwnfa Pixels has now been submitted and congratulations to the following members who will be representing the club. the competition takes place on Saturday 2nd November and will be judged by Phil Charnock FRPS, MFIAP of Wigan 10 fame. For those members who are not familiar with this judge he was a member of ‘Wigan 10’ club who have won the World Digital Image Comp twice in the last 3 years. You can visit his web site at http://www.charnockphotography.co.uk

The location for this event is Talbot Green Community Centre, Cowbridge Rd, Talbot Green, CF72 8HS and it starts at 2.30pm, doors open at 1.45pm. Refreshments & buffet provided. I will be attending to represent the club and I will have 3 seats available first come first served. So lets try and show good support for the club and especially those who represent us! This is your opportunity to see the standard throughout the WPF

Joyce Mollet with ‘A Drink from Grandma’

Steve Milton with ‘Green Eyes

Jennifer Williams with ‘Ashes to Ashes’

David Rees with ‘Male Agrion’

Results will be posted once the comp has finished, in the past few years our best score has been =10th and that was in 2010, usually around 25 clubs are entered.