The Day After The Night Before

Hi Everyone.

Just to confirm that, following the AGM on Thursday evening, the Club Officers for the remainder of this season and for the 2013/2014 season, are as follows:

• Chairman: Brian Maguire
• Vice-Chairman: Barry Lau
• Secretary: Helen Weir
• Treasurer: Matt Jeanes
• NIPA Rep: Mark Overell

Other Committee Members: Gerald Gribbon, Russell Birch, Paul McGivern

Barry will also be taking on the role of Beginners Liaison officer. Donal McCann, whilst he has stepped down from the Committee, has indicated he is willing to continue to act as mentor for those members seeking accreditation. Michael Byrne has taken on the role of Club Outings Organiser and Gareth O'Cathain has agreed to assist Mark in the NIPA Rep role.

Thanks to all those who attended the AGM and engaged in the lively discussion. Minutes of the AGM and Chairman's report from Barry are attached.

Details of how to renew membership online will soon be circulated - I would encourage all members who intend to rejoin to do so as soon as possible, as this will greatly assist us in planning for the new season.

Finally, a special word of thanks to Barry for his exceptional performance as Chairman over the past year, and for agreeing to stay on as vice-chairman this year, despite the imminent new addition to the Lau family!

I'm looking forward to another great year ahead for BPIC.

Regards

Brian
Club Chairman​

Coming Up: 9th May - AGM

Hi All,

Coming up this week is the all important AGM. The evening includes selecting the new committee members, planning for next season and raising anything you wish to be addressed.

Being part of a robust committee and team is a fantastic opportunity, particularly being part of a great club with such a wide range of talents. If this is something that would be of interest then please let me know or feel free to raise a hand when the roles are announced.

I hope to see everyone there.

Thanks,

Barry Lau
Chairman

Coming Up: 2nd May - Still Life/Macro Night

Hi All,

Coming up this week is a Macro/Still Life evening using studio lighting. Have a look about and see what you have that may be interesting to photograph.

Items such as old shoes, kitchen objects - spoons/forks, old tools, flowers or books. The possibilities are endless, it's amazing how you can make everyday objects interesting.

Thanks,

Barry Lau
Chairman

BPIC Photographer of the Year - Round 2

Last night saw the judging for round 2 of BPIC POTY, the theme for this round was "Still Life at Home" as chosen by last year's round 2 winner Donal McCann.

This was a print only round.

The winner of the novice section was Roger Eager.

And the winner of the advanced section was Dermott Sweeney.

You can see the novice winners here and the advanced winners here.

Coming Up: 25th Apr - BPIC Photographer of the Year - Round 2

Hi All,

Coming up this week is Round 2 POTY. The theme is "Still Life at Home".

As mentioned previously, this is a print ONLY round. Members can enter up to 3 prints (whatever combination of colour/mono you desire) with a maximum mount size of 40x30cm.

I look forward to seeing all the prints.

Thanks,

Barry Lau
Chairman

Gareth O'Cathain LRPS

We're absolutely delighted to announce that Gareth O'Cathain's panel has successfully been recommended for the LRPS.

Well done and congratulations Gareth!

Coming Up: 18th Apr - Special Presentation by Jim Moreland FRPS FBIPP

Hi All,

Coming up this week is a special charity presentation by Jim Moreland, FRPS FBIPP on behalf of the Royal Photographic Society.

It is titled "The Quality Image" and consists of a series of projected images taken by RPS members from all over the world. Guaranteed to inspire all those who attend!

Through this presentation, Jim is trying to raise some vital funds for Children's Cancer Care. This, I am sure you would agree is a very worthwhile cause and I would urge everyone to did deep and support him in his efforts on the night.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Thanks,

Barry Lau
Chairman

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Coming Up: 11th Apr - Gerry Coe

Hi All,

Coming up this week, we have another exciting guest speaker "Gerry Coe".

"Gerry Coe is an Internationally acclaimed Fine Art Photographer, working in Northern Ireland known for both his Award winning iPhone Art Images and his Fine Art Portraiture. He is a Fellow of each of the four main photographic organisations (the highest award your peers can bestow on you) the British Inst of Professional Photographers, Master Photographers Association, Royal Photographic Society and the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers, and he has just recently received his Second Fellowship from the BIPP for his much acclaimed iPhone Photography images. This is the first time anyone, anywhere has achieved a Fellowship in iPhone or Mobile Photography. He is the first Double Fellow of the BIPP in Ireland and one of a very small group of double Fellows worldwide."

The evening will entail Gerry talking about his Fellowship Panel, achieved on an iPhone! This will be an evening not to be missed.

Check out some of Gerry's work at the following:

• iPhone Art
• Portraits​
• Canvas Wall Art

I look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks,

Barry Lau
Chairman

BPIC Photographer of the Year - Round 1

Hi All,

First of, well done to everyone who submitted images into the round. As last night demonstrated, the standard was extremely high throughout both categories with a wide range of photographer interpretations displayed.

Novice

1st - Vivienne Beck - Seagulls

2nd - Roger Eager - Beacon

3rd - Brian Maguire - Binnian

Advanced

1st - Barry Lau - In Time

2nd - Dermott Sweeney - The Shower

3rd - Brian Bennett - Seagull

Once again, well done to everyone who contributed. It's still very much anyones game with two rounds to go!

Please take some time to view the full novice and full advanced submission galleries.

NB - There will be NO official club meet next week due to being Easter. The club will resume 11th April 2013.

Have a Happy Easter.

Thanks,

Barry Lau

Chairman

NIPA - 12/13 - Round 5

Last night the judging took place for the final NIPA inter-club round of the 12/13 season, the theme for round 5 was Documentary.

Congratulations to Saravanan Appukuttan who was awarded a NIPA star for his Mono Print "Anti-social".

After all the scores were in, BPIC finished the season in a respectable 4th place, well done to all our members who took part this year.

Other images submitted to round 5 can be viewed here.