The above images are a selection of the awarded images from our 'Panel' competition held on 19th March 2024.
Gold : Heatwave by David Warnes, Silver : A Bit of Bantam by Rupert Stockwin, Bronze: Classic Automotive by David Shaw , Highly Commended: Panel Time Trial by Martin Stephenson, Commended: Water Carriers by Biddy Bix. Judge : Stephen Willcox
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If you live in North Devon and enjoy photography, why not take it further by joining a friendly group of fellow enthusiasts. More information at the bottom of this page, or Contact Us here.
Newsletter
The May 2024 Newsletter is now available - Click on 'Posts' to find it
Our next Talk will not be until September 2024
Watch this space for further information nearer the time
At Blue Lights Hall, Appledore, EX39 1QU
Meetings start at 7:30pm .
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Spring Programme
- 16th Apr : Competition - Masters (Print), Judge Peter Fry
- 23rd Apr : Members Night
- 30th Apr : AGM
Summer Programme
For Evening Photowalks (EP) shoots meet at the location by 7:00pm, the 3 words in brackets are the 'What Three Words' for the location.
For members nights (BLH) meet at Blue Lights Hall at 7:30pm.
For the Day Trips full (DT)details will be supplied nearer to the event
(For a more detailed description of the itinerary go to 'Posts' on the Members Site)
- 7th May : (EP) - Instow ( spelling.bicker.habits}
- 14th May : (EP) - Barnstaple ( echo.joke.closes)
- 21st May : (EP) - Kate's Farm (Nutton Farm, EX22 7XN)
- 28th May : (BLH) - Members Night
- 4th June : ( EP) - Northam (sideboard.poetry.changed)
- 9th June : (DT) - Exmoor Zoo (term.ownership.discloses)
- 11th June : (EP) - Hartland Quay (hopefully. locate.snipe)
- 18th June (EP) - Halsdon Nature Reserve (asleep.inflict.currently)
- 25th June : (BLH) - Members Night
- 2nd July : (EP) - Morwenstow Village (tickles.avoiding.repeating)
- 7th July : (DT) - Bude (term.ownership.discloses)
- 9th July : (EP) - Appledore (verifying.sobered.theme)
- 16th July : (EP) - Torrington Golf Club (closets.absent.captures)
- 23rd July : (BLH) - Members Night
- 30th July : (EP) - Codden Hill, Barnstaple (destroyer.lance.plantings)
- 6th Aug : (EP) - Fremington Quay (removable.think.fishery)
- 13th Aug (EP) - Georgeham (puts.snowboard.copes)
- 20th Aug : (BLH) - Members Night
- 27th Aug : (EP) - Westward Ho! (case.orange.serve)
- 8th Sept : (DT) - Lynmouth
Competition Submission Dates
[Print Comps. - up to 5 images, dpi - up to 4 images per member]
Competition Details
- 16th Apr : Master of Photography (Print)
Members can enter an image for each up to FIVE of the following categories:-
Portrait
Studio, street or environmental portrait of a single person.
Land/seascape
Rural, urban, or aquatic image of an area.
Creative
In camera or post processing techniques used to create or change a photo(s) into a creative art image.
Close up/macro
A shot that tightly frames an object, displays detail, but doesn’t include the broader scene or environment or, a shot in which the size of the subject in the photograph is greater than life size.
Architecture
Any building, buildings or other man made structure(s).
Action
Where movement is captured.
Lowlight –
Outdoor after sunset or indoor where there is no daylight entering and using only available light.
Nature
Flora, fauna or natural phenomena. May include farm animals though, not pets.
If you are keen to improve the quality and range of your photography.
Why not come along and discover how our friendly group can assist you.
Bideford Camera Club was formed in 1902, but even over 100 years later, the basics of photography remain much the same.
So, whether you just want to get more out of the camera on your smartphone, or to use a more advanced camera of any type, we have members able to help you.
We believe photography should be fun, so although some of our members enter external competitions and the group is fully affiliated to The Western Countries Photographic Federation and The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, others are just as happy to meet up to share and discuss their images on an informal basis.
We are a friendly Group, based in North Devon, with a passion for all kinds of photography.
In 2022 the members decided as well as 'Bideford Camera Club' to use the title 'Bideford District Photography Group' as we feel that the name better reflects the demographics and membership of the group.
The image is the important aspect of photography and how you creatively get there, rather than the equipment you use. So whether you use a phone, a digital or analogue camera we hope by joining us you will be able to improve your photography to take better photos.
- Varied programme of speakers and photography based activities throughout the year
- Regular group indoor meetings, both social and technical.
- Share images, ideas, hints and tips.
- Friendly photo challenges and opportunities.
- Option to take part in assorted photography competitions with expert feedback and critique
- .Occasional forays into AVs, video and other photography related subjects.
- Any level of photographic skill welcome.
- Digital camera, film camera or mobile phone - if you enjoy taking photographs and making images there will be something in the club for you!
Where and when do we meet
Our location....('Where to Find Us' for full details)
We are easy to find in the centre of Appledore with easy access and parking at the Churchfields long stay car park on the sea front (free after 6:00pm).
Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1QU.
How much does it cost?
Come and join us for one of our Evening Meetings to find out what we do.
If you would like to join:
Full membership :-£58.00p per annum.
3 monthTrial Membership :- £15.00p.
Youth Anual Membership :- £25.00p per annum.
If you wish to join, why not contact us now
This will give you access to our weekly meetings up to the AGM in 2023, plus our 2023 summer program of weekly local photo shoots and our other photo excursions.
If you are thinking about joining us, you a welcome to attend 2 meetings before you decide.
For Visitors there is a charge of £3.00p for the meeting.