My Diary pages
Read my diary, on my aims, successes to date.
Newsflash:
15th February 2012 My EFIAP application has been approved.
‘E’ stand for Excellence.
I’m delighted that this has happened so quickly since obtaining the
AFIAP (Artiste) February 2011.
The Criteria for this is explained below:
Be holder of the AFIAP distinction. An application for this distinction can be made 1 year after
the award of the AFIAP distinction; based on the date of the diploma.
Have taken part with success in at least 30 international salons under FIAP Patronage in at
least 15 different countries; a Circuit has to be considered as a single salon.
To Have obtained at least 150 acceptances with at least 50 different works in international salons
under FIAP Patronage.
NEWS:
December 2011
Since my last news bulletin lots have happened. The highlight is taking part in the Swansea international as a judge, along with Jill Baxter EFIAP, Les Loosemore AWPF,ARPS,DPAGB & Paul Richards AFIAP,ARPS, AWPF, DPAGB.I was in good company wasn’t I? Paul was only with ‘us’ covering the topic “People”, I think we had about 3,800 images to look at, and then on the Open section we had well over 7,000 images to pick our winners from.
I was quite satisfied we done a fair job by the end, but picking winners wasn’t easy.
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I was very pleased that on the day I wasn’t attending, I had two of my own acceptances in the sports section!!
October & November had produced a bumper crop of acceptances, and I have just gone over the 500 mark, from about 115 images. I need to start claiming any certificates from those PSA sections by filling in my application forms. I might have enough for the next FIAP award, time will tell? 2012 could produce a few more ‘letters’ after my name!
I was quite please in the batch of over 120 acceptances I had a few ‘Honourable mentions’. One in the ICS circuit (California) for Geometric Concourse or Geometric Gallery, and 5 more in the Georgia Circuits, two for ‘Big Blue Truck’ & two “Banksia’ in the Blooms section.
So things in 2012 have been a successful outcome. I’m going to concentrate on acquiring all my Certs and applications first and part take in some of the internationals. One thing for sure is realising that its gets harder climbing this ladder for success. So my aims have far out weighed my expectations. I’m already, doubting that I can reach this level in 2012.
Anyway before I close the website has hit almost 7,000 hits for the year with no major plugs via any particular sites, so thank you everyone for taking the time out to look. For those that do continue to check out my web pages, will see that I have added the new successful images to the International page already.
Here’s wishing you all, a Happy, healthy & Prosperous 2012.
Regards Gary
October 2011.
During the last month I received a phone call request to fill a vacancy that appeared in the EID (Electronic Imaging Division) study group No.24. This request came from my mentor Ian Ledgard EPSA and was fully supported by Barbara Millar FPSA PPSA who is the director of the study groups. What an honour, I’m not sure what I can bring to this group, maybe some unique images. As I understand that the group are always experimenting with images, and different software to ‘flavour’ the end result. The images are posted on the site (see link on “Links page”) one per month for all other members to give a critique. The process is to try and develop new ways of producing the end image and explain what was done.
I’m quite excited to joining such a group of well established international photographer / artiste, but I also fear the outcome’s, but I have broad shoulders and my ethos is to try and provoke others into thinking a little more…..well I hope. Time will tell.
On the international front I have managed to squeeze a few more success, but also had a number of misses too. My excuse is I have been trying new images, to try and accrue the stock of images that I will need in the future. So it’s a process of trying my luck, with not much success of late.
These are my results since the last time: 7 in Zajecar (Rock & Child) / Spanish Andorran Circuit / 2 in Taichung Taiwan / 2 in New York / 4 in the main PSA / Taipei Taiwan / & one in the Alberta Canada.
Website hits are now up 5,500+ thanks to everyone.
I have also loaded on to Youtube my AV of John Foxx / Louis Gordon’s futuristic song – A Million Cars. Please try it out and see what you think?
July 2011.
I have had further acceptances since my last up-date, now got up to 350+ from 79 images (see International gallery). I had 24 in the Trierenberg Super Circuit, my first in Hong Kong, 16 in the Indian digital circuit, 4 in the DVF photocup Germany, 3 in Macedonia, & 1 more in the DVCCC Circuit in USA.
The website has notched up 4600 hits for this year.
May 2011.
Gallery updates - International section / Pembrey British truck & Pick up racing / Cardiff Bay.
I have just past 300 international acceptances to date. And its been confirmed that I'm one of the judges for the Swansea international much later in the year.......which I think is a huge Accolade.
Thanks Swansea for the invite.
Cheers Gary
April 2011.
Time flies eh…so what news. It’s been a positive start to the first ¼ of 2011, with a number of acceptances in various places. I’m nowhere near as prolific as my mentor Ian Ledgard as he has already hit over 100 for the year some weeks back, my aims have been more modest.
The years started with home soil of the WIPS (Welsh International Photographic Salon) and I managed to squeeze in 2 acceptances, so that was a nice way to start the year off, since then I have notched up 72 acceptances, with the Georgia circuit being the most beneficial as I was able to get 20 new titles accepted, across subject matters of Nature, open, creative & Photo travel, with a few honorable mentions in the process. I also had some success in the USA with Ridgewood, Oklahoma, Tropical & Suncoast Internationals. The latter bring me 4 acceptances and another Honorable mention!
Again some successes in the GB small print circuit, and my first acceptances in the South Africa International. Beady Eyes has now to date notched up 38 acceptances, and the other image doing really well in nature is Puffin with Sand Eels, both are in the International Gallery page.
Back at the start of March I attended the Welsh Photographic Federation (WPF) and was presented with my FIAP Certificate for an AFIAP (A= Artiste) by the President of the fed – Jennifer Cox, along with a whole host of other members that achieved a similar level of award or even higher, it was like being at the photographic Oscars.
What a huge honor, and I’m delighted with my progress in now 2 years, with nearly 300 acceptances to date with seven stars in the PSA four categories I’m following.
I have enough now to apply for 3rd star in the EID, and just recently acquired enough acceptances in the EID, 2nd stars in Photo Travel & nature, but just want to make sure I get a handful more in both to ensure I’m covered due to all catalogues have arrived with the separate divisions.
Thanks for all the 'hits' on website almost 4,000 in 24 weeks. I hope you will enjoy the up-dates in the site over the coming weeks ahead.
Catch you soon Gary
February 2011
I have just received confirmation of my 2nd & 3rd Stars in the CPID Division of the PSA
January 2011
I have added a new section of images from a trip to Prague in 2010, plus a few images in the gallery. My latest news, I have now had my 'AFIAP' qualification clarified, which is of great delight, this has come quicker than I anticipated, so highly delighted.
Just before Christmas I was invited on to Radio Tircoed by Derek 'Mogzie' Morgan, for a chat about my photography, web page & success to date on the international circuit. It was a nerve racking experience, but at the same time really enjoyable. I was also able to choose some music, that was aired on the show. Thanks Derek.
I had four acceptance on the French Digital tour circuit, 1 in Toronto Canada, 3 Smethwick Int'l and I started 2011 off with 2 in the Welsh Int' Salon. “Beady Eyes” has now got me 28 acceptances.
A medal turned up from Finland circuit for Beady Eyes, which was for Judge's choice, which was something I was not aware.
Beady eyes was featured in the catalogue for the German Mega circuit and was also used as a part of the publication papers for the tour, of the same circuit. Which was another plus point.
More results are due in the coming weeks between now and the end of February.
Thanks for reading again.
November 2010
I have added two new sections of wedding photographs, from my latest clients. Have a look at the samples from their own unique day that I recorded for them. I treat each wedding as a total privileged and honour, to play my part. Here are a dozen images from both for you to view and enjoy.
On the International front, as been mixed fortunes, with failing in the Swansea International to net anything, but managing to secure one in the Zajecar 2010 with my 13th acceptance of the image: “Puffin with Sand Eels”. 4 acceptances in the Finland International circuits with 2 more for 'Beady Eyes' that means 25 acceptances to date. 12 acceptances in German mega circuit, can't be bad.
Gary.
Also the news item & photo that the local newspaper published in the 'Star' was seen by Pentax, and they sent me a 'goodie boxes' which was really excellent of them – thanks Pentax. They also have been looking at my website and enjoyed a number of images, but really liked the 'Night Shift'.
I may have some exciting news in the pipeline, but things are being developed and once finalised, and apparent will reveal the news on this page.
October 22nd
News since July
I keep saying it, and it keeps happening. 2010 has been a memorable year for me with my photography….why? Well I had hoped that by now I could pick up just my first ‘star’ rating in the PSA (Photographic society of America) I did & I picked up two. In the mean time I have gained enough to claim for my third Star in the CPID section, 2nd in the EID and also have enough to claim my first in Photo travel & nature section. So this was beyond my imagination when starting in earnest April 2009.
But! If that wasn’t enough, I managed to secure enough images in FIAP run competitions to apply for my FIAP ‘Life Card’, which is beyond my wildest dreams, and in lieu of that “Beady Eyes” became my most successful international image I have with a tally of 20 acceptances, and it has also helped in securing my 30 required FIAP images and also notching up well over 150 acceptances for the year alone and as Ian Ledgard would say …..”and still counting, hopefully”.
The latest was a great surprise that I had a ‘silver medal’ for Beady Eyes in the CNPO in China, I was not aware of that success, just the acceptance. Two more medals are on the way from the USA, for the same image, which was in the Minneapolis circuit.
So, you can understand my delight on all fronts. Prior to the Trostre Camera Club new season we had an annual exhibition in our town centre in, and the purpose of the event was to highlight that our club is out there and to ‘try’ and attract new members, which had proved to be very successful so far. Well done to Des our president efforts and those members that helped out.
The local paper, the Llanelli Star editor Bede McGowan, came to judge the exhibition and my image of the Electric tram in colour won, which was rather pleasing. The Star covered the event in the newspaper and printed some of our images, which was nice. The Star also covered my recent success in the paper with a really excellent article, and even a photo of me to.
I have just attended the RPS workshop in Bath last Sunday, and for my associate my panel.
The feedback was very positive and encouraging too. But I need to make some changes to the layout and hopefully next year will be the year. Fingers crossed eh!
Oh yeah finally, thanks to ‘everyone’ who is visiting my site, I have had over 5,000 hits to date and the 1st year is not over. Thanks again Gary
News 20th July 2010.
What has happened since the last up-dates. I'm now fully recovered from the 'Noro virus'. Which I'm grateful about.
I have managed to continue some work for my ARPS panel on architecture, in lieu of that I collected all my images together, and also printed off some extra work After that, I have had a meeting with Neil Collier of Collier Emporium Swansea (see Neil's link on my links page) to review my images and panel layout. It needs some work and adjustments, but currently have time to do so. The workshop with the Royal Photographic won't be until October.
I contacted Clikpic and discovered that since November 2009, they had records of 'visits' to my website to date I have 3,400 “hits” which is amazing results. I have added a few new images on the site in the Gallery and re-arranged the International success, so they are up to date. I have notched up 112 acceptances and had 86 this year so far. However, there are times when you don't get any acceptances, and this is something that I have tried to account for. Success come in waves, so we will wait for the next ones to arrive.
The site has been up-dated with a new section called "classic car show", plus I have added some images in the commercial section.
The gallery has been up-dated with some new pieces of work as well.
Some results that I have had in are three acceptances in the Malaysian International, 3 in the DMC Austria, 1 in the Italian, 2 in the Great lakes USA, another success in the Florida Suncoast, 1 in the Argentina, and last but not least the Horizon Indian circuit, 2nd & 3rd results have come through with four more acceptances, 7 in total.
I also entered 2 images into the first CPID for creative competition, and I squeezed the 2 of them into 'accepted list', round 2 just been sent off – watch this space.
On the Links you'll find a local site called “Rele” by Robert Ephgrave, and there is a link to the photographic club I have been a member for nearly 20 years. I'm now back for my second term of office as club Chairman a grand honour and I succeed club stalwart – Derek Berry LRPS.
Catch you all soon, enjoy looking around and give me some feedback if you have time.
Cheers Gary
News 23rd April 2010
Stats to date on 'hits' my website has been overwhelming to say the least.
The web counter has only been in place since the 7th of Feb of this year,
and already I have had 1,156 'hits' with a massive peak of 765 week ending
the 14th of April, which was a total of 234 individual users – a massive
thanks to one and all. I trust you found something you liked?
Feedback has also been coming in to, which has been very positive, remember
you can follow one of the link to 'Digital Photographer' to add a score & even
comment if you have the time to a small selection of images,if you can,
it would be appreciated.
Some other excellent news, whilst I have been ill with the Noro Virus problems.
The results came back from the German Open and over four rounds I had 13
acceptances, with two honourable mentions and my first Gold Medal for the
image in the International gallery called 'Beady Eye's.....I was blown away by that result,
thanks to Ian Ledgard to keeping me informed.
The link is: http://www.fotoinsekt.de/go/home.htm
And there is a results 'Report GO2010' I'm under the list for Great Britain,
I did try to put Wales in for country, but it was not listed, pity.
The Indian – Horizon circuit has given me three acceptances in the first round
two more to follow during the month of May.
I also found out that I had two acceptance in the Arizona International
not just the one as first inform, via report card.
Anyway that's all the news for now, more results due in for the Austrian
Circuit International, The Suncoast International – Florida & the Italian
Circuit as well.
Thanks for reading.
Gary
News
April 2010
Back in December, I met up with my mentor - Ian, and he gave me sufficient
pointers and advice on what area's to try out.
I have managed to secure more international acceptances,
with 2 in the Mississippi, 2 Arizona, 2 Slovenia, that was up to the end of 2009.
2010 started far better than I imagined with in excess 50 images being accepted to date.
They are combination of all the images shown in International Gallery section,
the list is: 3 Coachella, 45 in the Georgia Circuit, this consisted with
6 Honourable Mentions and my first medal for The Pier #1 - Sorrento.
I then had an acceptance in the tropical Florida, followed with 5 prints accepted in the
Great Britain Small print competition. My first hits in the UK.
This means that I'm not too far away for applying for my first star in the PSA,
but will need to achieve a few more acceptances, if I'm lucky. Fingers crossed.
I was also invited to judge a small panel competition in the Llanelli Photographic
Society, and so far the feedback has been positive.
The website has so far been very positive, with lots of feedback from various
places and even some enquiries.
I was suggested to join another photographic forum, and there is a Weblink
to that gallery, if you like you can visit the link and add a comment or add a
score to your favourite image.
Up-dates to the website will depend on images I can produce, so keep looking.
Some people have shown interest in purchasing some of my images, if you do as well, please contact me and ask.....thanks.
October 2009
By the end of the Trostre club season 2009 back in June,
I was successful in winning the Colour print section overall,
and was third in the projected section with an
overall total to win the clubs top award of Photographer of the year.
My 5th time in eighteen years membership.
Portrait of a Puffin, was then chosen as
Print of the year in the Trostre Camera club.
This was adjudicated in October 2009.
Plus a Highly Commended of 'Mosaic Reflection'.
Three acceptances in the 3rd ZAJECAR 2009
http://www.photoclub202.com/
Photo Association of Serbia (Nov 2009)
Little Egret - Natural History Section
11:10am - Monochrome Section
The Pier 2 ~ Sorrento - Colour Section
(All results to be confirmed)
Plans:
Looking at my next level of the RPS ~ "Associate" in Architecture.
Preparing a selection of images for critique
This will take up a lot of time during 2010.
Awards:
Discussion with my Mentor - Ian Ledgard AFIAP PPSA
On the trail of more acceptances, fingers crossed! In the PSA and FIAP
I have a number of weddings booked for 2010.
I could say 2010 is going to be busy! What's new!!
15th February 2012 My EFIAP application has been approved.
‘E’ stand for Excellence.
I’m delighted that this has happened so quickly since obtaining the
AFIAP (Artiste) February 2011.
The Criteria for this is explained below:
Be holder of the AFIAP distinction. An application for this distinction can be made 1 year after
the award of the AFIAP distinction; based on the date of the diploma.
Have taken part with success in at least 30 international salons under FIAP Patronage in at
least 15 different countries; a Circuit has to be considered as a single salon.
To Have obtained at least 150 acceptances with at least 50 different works in international salons
under FIAP Patronage.
NEWS:
December 2011
Since my last news bulletin lots have happened. The highlight is taking part in the Swansea international as a judge, along with Jill Baxter EFIAP, Les Loosemore AWPF,ARPS,DPAGB & Paul Richards AFIAP,ARPS, AWPF, DPAGB.I was in good company wasn’t I? Paul was only with ‘us’ covering the topic “People”, I think we had about 3,800 images to look at, and then on the Open section we had well over 7,000 images to pick our winners from.
I was quite satisfied we done a fair job by the end, but picking winners wasn’t easy.
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I was very pleased that on the day I wasn’t attending, I had two of my own acceptances in the sports section!!
October & November had produced a bumper crop of acceptances, and I have just gone over the 500 mark, from about 115 images. I need to start claiming any certificates from those PSA sections by filling in my application forms. I might have enough for the next FIAP award, time will tell? 2012 could produce a few more ‘letters’ after my name!
I was quite please in the batch of over 120 acceptances I had a few ‘Honourable mentions’. One in the ICS circuit (California) for Geometric Concourse or Geometric Gallery, and 5 more in the Georgia Circuits, two for ‘Big Blue Truck’ & two “Banksia’ in the Blooms section.
So things in 2012 have been a successful outcome. I’m going to concentrate on acquiring all my Certs and applications first and part take in some of the internationals. One thing for sure is realising that its gets harder climbing this ladder for success. So my aims have far out weighed my expectations. I’m already, doubting that I can reach this level in 2012.
Anyway before I close the website has hit almost 7,000 hits for the year with no major plugs via any particular sites, so thank you everyone for taking the time out to look. For those that do continue to check out my web pages, will see that I have added the new successful images to the International page already.
Here’s wishing you all, a Happy, healthy & Prosperous 2012.
Regards Gary
October 2011.
During the last month I received a phone call request to fill a vacancy that appeared in the EID (Electronic Imaging Division) study group No.24. This request came from my mentor Ian Ledgard EPSA and was fully supported by Barbara Millar FPSA PPSA who is the director of the study groups. What an honour, I’m not sure what I can bring to this group, maybe some unique images. As I understand that the group are always experimenting with images, and different software to ‘flavour’ the end result. The images are posted on the site (see link on “Links page”) one per month for all other members to give a critique. The process is to try and develop new ways of producing the end image and explain what was done.
I’m quite excited to joining such a group of well established international photographer / artiste, but I also fear the outcome’s, but I have broad shoulders and my ethos is to try and provoke others into thinking a little more…..well I hope. Time will tell.
On the international front I have managed to squeeze a few more success, but also had a number of misses too. My excuse is I have been trying new images, to try and accrue the stock of images that I will need in the future. So it’s a process of trying my luck, with not much success of late.
These are my results since the last time: 7 in Zajecar (Rock & Child) / Spanish Andorran Circuit / 2 in Taichung Taiwan / 2 in New York / 4 in the main PSA / Taipei Taiwan / & one in the Alberta Canada.
Website hits are now up 5,500+ thanks to everyone.
I have also loaded on to Youtube my AV of John Foxx / Louis Gordon’s futuristic song – A Million Cars. Please try it out and see what you think?
July 2011.
I have had further acceptances since my last up-date, now got up to 350+ from 79 images (see International gallery). I had 24 in the Trierenberg Super Circuit, my first in Hong Kong, 16 in the Indian digital circuit, 4 in the DVF photocup Germany, 3 in Macedonia, & 1 more in the DVCCC Circuit in USA.
The website has notched up 4600 hits for this year.
May 2011.
Gallery updates - International section / Pembrey British truck & Pick up racing / Cardiff Bay.
I have just past 300 international acceptances to date. And its been confirmed that I'm one of the judges for the Swansea international much later in the year.......which I think is a huge Accolade.
Thanks Swansea for the invite.
Cheers Gary
April 2011.
Time flies eh…so what news. It’s been a positive start to the first ¼ of 2011, with a number of acceptances in various places. I’m nowhere near as prolific as my mentor Ian Ledgard as he has already hit over 100 for the year some weeks back, my aims have been more modest.
The years started with home soil of the WIPS (Welsh International Photographic Salon) and I managed to squeeze in 2 acceptances, so that was a nice way to start the year off, since then I have notched up 72 acceptances, with the Georgia circuit being the most beneficial as I was able to get 20 new titles accepted, across subject matters of Nature, open, creative & Photo travel, with a few honorable mentions in the process. I also had some success in the USA with Ridgewood, Oklahoma, Tropical & Suncoast Internationals. The latter bring me 4 acceptances and another Honorable mention!
Again some successes in the GB small print circuit, and my first acceptances in the South Africa International. Beady Eyes has now to date notched up 38 acceptances, and the other image doing really well in nature is Puffin with Sand Eels, both are in the International Gallery page.
Back at the start of March I attended the Welsh Photographic Federation (WPF) and was presented with my FIAP Certificate for an AFIAP (A= Artiste) by the President of the fed – Jennifer Cox, along with a whole host of other members that achieved a similar level of award or even higher, it was like being at the photographic Oscars.
What a huge honor, and I’m delighted with my progress in now 2 years, with nearly 300 acceptances to date with seven stars in the PSA four categories I’m following.
I have enough now to apply for 3rd star in the EID, and just recently acquired enough acceptances in the EID, 2nd stars in Photo Travel & nature, but just want to make sure I get a handful more in both to ensure I’m covered due to all catalogues have arrived with the separate divisions.
Thanks for all the 'hits' on website almost 4,000 in 24 weeks. I hope you will enjoy the up-dates in the site over the coming weeks ahead.
Catch you soon Gary
February 2011
I have just received confirmation of my 2nd & 3rd Stars in the CPID Division of the PSA
January 2011
I have added a new section of images from a trip to Prague in 2010, plus a few images in the gallery. My latest news, I have now had my 'AFIAP' qualification clarified, which is of great delight, this has come quicker than I anticipated, so highly delighted.
Just before Christmas I was invited on to Radio Tircoed by Derek 'Mogzie' Morgan, for a chat about my photography, web page & success to date on the international circuit. It was a nerve racking experience, but at the same time really enjoyable. I was also able to choose some music, that was aired on the show. Thanks Derek.
I had four acceptance on the French Digital tour circuit, 1 in Toronto Canada, 3 Smethwick Int'l and I started 2011 off with 2 in the Welsh Int' Salon. “Beady Eyes” has now got me 28 acceptances.
A medal turned up from Finland circuit for Beady Eyes, which was for Judge's choice, which was something I was not aware.
Beady eyes was featured in the catalogue for the German Mega circuit and was also used as a part of the publication papers for the tour, of the same circuit. Which was another plus point.
More results are due in the coming weeks between now and the end of February.
Thanks for reading again.
November 2010
I have added two new sections of wedding photographs, from my latest clients. Have a look at the samples from their own unique day that I recorded for them. I treat each wedding as a total privileged and honour, to play my part. Here are a dozen images from both for you to view and enjoy.
On the International front, as been mixed fortunes, with failing in the Swansea International to net anything, but managing to secure one in the Zajecar 2010 with my 13th acceptance of the image: “Puffin with Sand Eels”. 4 acceptances in the Finland International circuits with 2 more for 'Beady Eyes' that means 25 acceptances to date. 12 acceptances in German mega circuit, can't be bad.
Gary.
Also the news item & photo that the local newspaper published in the 'Star' was seen by Pentax, and they sent me a 'goodie boxes' which was really excellent of them – thanks Pentax. They also have been looking at my website and enjoyed a number of images, but really liked the 'Night Shift'.
I may have some exciting news in the pipeline, but things are being developed and once finalised, and apparent will reveal the news on this page.
October 22nd
News since July
I keep saying it, and it keeps happening. 2010 has been a memorable year for me with my photography….why? Well I had hoped that by now I could pick up just my first ‘star’ rating in the PSA (Photographic society of America) I did & I picked up two. In the mean time I have gained enough to claim for my third Star in the CPID section, 2nd in the EID and also have enough to claim my first in Photo travel & nature section. So this was beyond my imagination when starting in earnest April 2009.
But! If that wasn’t enough, I managed to secure enough images in FIAP run competitions to apply for my FIAP ‘Life Card’, which is beyond my wildest dreams, and in lieu of that “Beady Eyes” became my most successful international image I have with a tally of 20 acceptances, and it has also helped in securing my 30 required FIAP images and also notching up well over 150 acceptances for the year alone and as Ian Ledgard would say …..”and still counting, hopefully”.
The latest was a great surprise that I had a ‘silver medal’ for Beady Eyes in the CNPO in China, I was not aware of that success, just the acceptance. Two more medals are on the way from the USA, for the same image, which was in the Minneapolis circuit.
So, you can understand my delight on all fronts. Prior to the Trostre Camera Club new season we had an annual exhibition in our town centre in, and the purpose of the event was to highlight that our club is out there and to ‘try’ and attract new members, which had proved to be very successful so far. Well done to Des our president efforts and those members that helped out.
The local paper, the Llanelli Star editor Bede McGowan, came to judge the exhibition and my image of the Electric tram in colour won, which was rather pleasing. The Star covered the event in the newspaper and printed some of our images, which was nice. The Star also covered my recent success in the paper with a really excellent article, and even a photo of me to.
I have just attended the RPS workshop in Bath last Sunday, and for my associate my panel.
The feedback was very positive and encouraging too. But I need to make some changes to the layout and hopefully next year will be the year. Fingers crossed eh!
Oh yeah finally, thanks to ‘everyone’ who is visiting my site, I have had over 5,000 hits to date and the 1st year is not over. Thanks again Gary
News 20th July 2010.
What has happened since the last up-dates. I'm now fully recovered from the 'Noro virus'. Which I'm grateful about.
I have managed to continue some work for my ARPS panel on architecture, in lieu of that I collected all my images together, and also printed off some extra work After that, I have had a meeting with Neil Collier of Collier Emporium Swansea (see Neil's link on my links page) to review my images and panel layout. It needs some work and adjustments, but currently have time to do so. The workshop with the Royal Photographic won't be until October.
I contacted Clikpic and discovered that since November 2009, they had records of 'visits' to my website to date I have 3,400 “hits” which is amazing results. I have added a few new images on the site in the Gallery and re-arranged the International success, so they are up to date. I have notched up 112 acceptances and had 86 this year so far. However, there are times when you don't get any acceptances, and this is something that I have tried to account for. Success come in waves, so we will wait for the next ones to arrive.
The site has been up-dated with a new section called "classic car show", plus I have added some images in the commercial section.
The gallery has been up-dated with some new pieces of work as well.
Some results that I have had in are three acceptances in the Malaysian International, 3 in the DMC Austria, 1 in the Italian, 2 in the Great lakes USA, another success in the Florida Suncoast, 1 in the Argentina, and last but not least the Horizon Indian circuit, 2nd & 3rd results have come through with four more acceptances, 7 in total.
I also entered 2 images into the first CPID for creative competition, and I squeezed the 2 of them into 'accepted list', round 2 just been sent off – watch this space.
On the Links you'll find a local site called “Rele” by Robert Ephgrave, and there is a link to the photographic club I have been a member for nearly 20 years. I'm now back for my second term of office as club Chairman a grand honour and I succeed club stalwart – Derek Berry LRPS.
Catch you all soon, enjoy looking around and give me some feedback if you have time.
Cheers Gary
News 23rd April 2010
Stats to date on 'hits' my website has been overwhelming to say the least.
The web counter has only been in place since the 7th of Feb of this year,
and already I have had 1,156 'hits' with a massive peak of 765 week ending
the 14th of April, which was a total of 234 individual users – a massive
thanks to one and all. I trust you found something you liked?
Feedback has also been coming in to, which has been very positive, remember
you can follow one of the link to 'Digital Photographer' to add a score & even
comment if you have the time to a small selection of images,if you can,
it would be appreciated.
Some other excellent news, whilst I have been ill with the Noro Virus problems.
The results came back from the German Open and over four rounds I had 13
acceptances, with two honourable mentions and my first Gold Medal for the
image in the International gallery called 'Beady Eye's.....I was blown away by that result,
thanks to Ian Ledgard to keeping me informed.
The link is: http://www.fotoinsekt.de/go/home.htm
And there is a results 'Report GO2010' I'm under the list for Great Britain,
I did try to put Wales in for country, but it was not listed, pity.
The Indian – Horizon circuit has given me three acceptances in the first round
two more to follow during the month of May.
I also found out that I had two acceptance in the Arizona International
not just the one as first inform, via report card.
Anyway that's all the news for now, more results due in for the Austrian
Circuit International, The Suncoast International – Florida & the Italian
Circuit as well.
Thanks for reading.
Gary
News
April 2010
Back in December, I met up with my mentor - Ian, and he gave me sufficient
pointers and advice on what area's to try out.
I have managed to secure more international acceptances,
with 2 in the Mississippi, 2 Arizona, 2 Slovenia, that was up to the end of 2009.
2010 started far better than I imagined with in excess 50 images being accepted to date.
They are combination of all the images shown in International Gallery section,
the list is: 3 Coachella, 45 in the Georgia Circuit, this consisted with
6 Honourable Mentions and my first medal for The Pier #1 - Sorrento.
I then had an acceptance in the tropical Florida, followed with 5 prints accepted in the
Great Britain Small print competition. My first hits in the UK.
This means that I'm not too far away for applying for my first star in the PSA,
but will need to achieve a few more acceptances, if I'm lucky. Fingers crossed.
I was also invited to judge a small panel competition in the Llanelli Photographic
Society, and so far the feedback has been positive.
The website has so far been very positive, with lots of feedback from various
places and even some enquiries.
I was suggested to join another photographic forum, and there is a Weblink
to that gallery, if you like you can visit the link and add a comment or add a
score to your favourite image.
Up-dates to the website will depend on images I can produce, so keep looking.
Some people have shown interest in purchasing some of my images, if you do as well, please contact me and ask.....thanks.
October 2009
By the end of the Trostre club season 2009 back in June,
I was successful in winning the Colour print section overall,
and was third in the projected section with an
overall total to win the clubs top award of Photographer of the year.
My 5th time in eighteen years membership.
Portrait of a Puffin, was then chosen as
Print of the year in the Trostre Camera club.
This was adjudicated in October 2009.
Plus a Highly Commended of 'Mosaic Reflection'.
Three acceptances in the 3rd ZAJECAR 2009
http://www.photoclub202.com/
Photo Association of Serbia (Nov 2009)
Little Egret - Natural History Section
11:10am - Monochrome Section
The Pier 2 ~ Sorrento - Colour Section
(All results to be confirmed)
Plans:
Looking at my next level of the RPS ~ "Associate" in Architecture.
Preparing a selection of images for critique
This will take up a lot of time during 2010.
Awards:
Discussion with my Mentor - Ian Ledgard AFIAP PPSA
On the trail of more acceptances, fingers crossed! In the PSA and FIAP
I have a number of weddings booked for 2010.
I could say 2010 is going to be busy! What's new!!