These are the top stories about Croydon Camera Club and the Club's members.
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February 2010, SPA Golden Jubilee Success!
Roy King and Mark Monckton both had images accepted in the Surrey Photographic Association biennial exhibition, which this year also marks SPA’s golden jubilee. Mark did particularly well as he won a PAGB ribbon and Roy had four pictures accepted.
Given that the area SPA covers extends well beyond Surrey, the number and standard of the photographers in clubs affiliated to the Association, and the gallery has only sufficient space to hang around 200 prints, that represents a good showing.
Apparently Mike Farley also had a couple of images accepted!
9th September 2009, Mark Monckton ARPS Success!
On the 9th September 2009, Mark Monckton handed in a panel of 15 prints of Orchids to the Royal Photographic Society. Mark was successful and is now an Associate of the RPS.
Give yourself a treat; view Mark's Orchid photographs.
March 2009, Mark Monckton's Croydon Camera Club on Flickr
Mark Monckton has set up a Flickr Group for Croydon Camera Club.
Members can Join the Flickr group and post images. Only Croydon Camera Club members can join this group.See Mark for details.
14th February 2009, "Amateur Photographer": London To Brighton Veteran Car Run
Michael Day, David Smith and Peter Advrados featured in this weeks Amateur Photographer "Reader Masterclass" feature: London To Brighton Veteran Car Run.
Their task was to photograph the cars. Each had press passes from the Royal Automobile Club, allowing them free reign. Each was given a Samsung GX-20 for the day with a choice of two lenses; an 18-25mm wide angle, and a 50-200mm telephoto zoom. The person who took the "strongest picture of the day" got to keep their camera!
Bob Barclay, AP's expert and guide, said: "..they embraced the different techniques [of panning, subject blur, and zoom burst] and produced images with flair. Motion blur involves experimentation, but after dipping their toes in the water at the start, by the end all three were Olympic swimmers."
27 November 2008: "Jacks Jug"
Croydon Camera Club had a very successful evening.
Of the 148 images submitted, the Trophy winner was Roy King's image "Phone Home". Five certificates were awarded; one to Mark Monckton for "Bee Orchid" and another to Roy King for "Father And Child"
November 2008: Mark Monckton LRPS
Mark Monckton has had 3 images accepted in the RPS 2008 International Projected Image Exhibition; 2 digital images (Monkey Orchid, Man Orchid Detail) and 1 slide (Mycena Crocata). For more information, visit the Royal Photographic Society web site.
April 2008: Mark Monckton LRPS
Mark Monckton's print 'Tulip' has been selected for the RPS' 151st International Print Exhibition 2008. There was a 23% increase in entries this year. Five judges viewed nearly 3,000 prints and an exhibition of 124 prints was selected.
19th April 2008: Federation of South London Photographic Societies Finals Day
There was great success for Croydon at The Federation of South London Photographic Societies (FSLPS) Finals Day. View the Croydon Camera Club Results to find who won Trophies and Bowls, as well as a list of certificate winners. Prints and slides are represented, and Croydon did well in all categories.
12th February 2008: Michael Day, "Amateur Photographer"
Michael Day is one of three readers to take part in this week's "Amateur Photographer" Reader Assignment Competition. Each person uses a Samsung GX10, and the shot of the day wins its author a GX10. Mike took the judge’s favourite shot, but it did not win!
The assignment was held during a weekend last month, in the City of London. The brief was to capture an image that summed up the world of the commuter trapped in the office, and only allowed out at the weekend. The article says that all three participants rose to the challenges. Four of Mike's shots were used in the article, which was more than either of the other participants!
January-March 2008: Mark Monckton Exhibition, Croydon Library
Location:
Clocktower Café
Katharine Street
Croydon
Dates:
Tuesday 8th January
to
Monday 3rd March 2008
January 2008: RPS Colour Group Exhibition, Fairfield Halls
Location:
Fairfield Halls
Park Lane
Croydon
Dates:
Monday 7th January
to
Saturday 2nd February 2008
January 2008: Ashley Shepherd, "Photography Monthly"
Ashley Shepherd has written a batch file-renaming utility that is featured in the January 2008 edition of "Photography Monthly". Turn to the "Questions and Answers" section on page 162, and read "Saving woes". Better still, download the program yourself.
December 2007: Mike Farley Wins LBVCR Photography Competition
Mike Farley has been named as the overall winner of the 2007 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR) Photographer of the Year competition, beating over 200 hopeful photographers with an inspired portrait of grit and determination entitled ‘Brighton or Bust!’ As the overall winner Mike will take his place as a participant on the world’s longest running motoring event on Sunday 2 November 2008 when he will be a passenger on one of the 500 participating pre 1905 veteran cars.
Mike’s winning image is of Mr. Richard Hounslow from Salisbury driving his 107-year old American built Mobile Spindle-seat runabout, which was one of the 19 steam powered veteran cars entered. In the view of the judges the look of determination on Mr. Hounslow’s face summed up the spirit of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, underlining the dedication and commitment of all the 500 participants in preparing and driving a 100 year old car a gruelling 60-miles from London to Brighton for the enjoyment of the estimated 500,000 spectators that turn out to watch every year.
The article can be seen in full at
Amateur Photographer magazine, as well as at
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR).
The LBVCR web site has lots more about the Brighton Car Run, so prepare for next year!
September 2007: Moira Riddell voted one of the top UK Photographers
Moira Riddell has been voted one of the top UK Photographers, for her photograph "Pace". In a UK wide competition held by the Daily Telegraph with David Bailey, Moira successfully entered the top 40 elite.
Read the Article in the Daily Telegraph.
You can see the other contestants in full, including Moira's photograph, in a slide show of all their work.