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17 April 2007 - Annual Exhibition details

(Members only) - Awards. Cups will be awarded to the winning entry in each of the following classes:

Class: 1. Black and white print Portraiture

2. Black and white print Pictorial (Open)

3. Colour print Portraiture

4. Colour print Pictorial (Open)

5. Colour slide Portraiture

6. Colour slide Pictorial (Open)

7. A series of at least 4 prints mounted on a single 20² x 16² board depicting a theme. (Black and white or colour).

Novice Class

Confined to members who have not won cups in any previous annual exhibition and who qualify as a novice according to the rules entitled ‘Novice’.

Class: 8. Black and white print Open

9. Colour print Open

Other Award

The Fermanagh District Council cup will be awarded to the best overall entry in the above classes 1 to 9.

Members Annual Exhibition Rules

1. All prints to be mounted on 20² x 16² only - Novice prints on mounts which must not exceed 20² x 16² or less than 12² x 10².. (Class 7 must be mounted on 20² x 16² only).

2. Members may submit a maximum of ten entries per section.

3. Neither title, description or name of entrant may appear on the front of the mount.

4. Title, name of entrant and class must appear on the reverse.

5. Prints and slides from previous annual exhibitions shall not be eligible.

6. Every due care will be taken of entries but E.P.S disclaim liability for any loss or damage.

7. Cups awarded will be tenable for eleven months only.

Cups shall only be engraved with winners names by the E.P.S.

8. In the event of the exhibition being oversubscribed a selection committee shall select the entries, in such an event each entrant is assured of having one entry included in the Exhibition.

30 March 2007 - Interclub night with Ballyshannon

Enniskillen Photographic Society held a very successful joint meeting with Ballyshannon Camera Club on March 29th. This cross-border partnership, which began a number of years ago, provides an opportunity for the members of both clubs to meet, exchange ideas and organise Field Trips together. On this occasion, all present took it in turns to display a few of their photographs and say a few words about them and how they were taken. For the home team, Chris Walpole showed several excellent photographs taken recently in the Canadian Rockies, Mavis Dean had two marvellous photographs taken during Cowes Week, Teresa McMahon once again produced several stunning shots and David Robertson proved how unwise it is to try to take photographs while suspended from a paraglider 2,000 feet up over the Julian Alps.

For the Ballyshannon Club, Liam McKeever brought several wonderful photographs taken during his recent world tour. (How does one cope with 5,000 photographs on getting home?) Edward Lynch and Chris Kennedy also had several interesting shots taken in the West of Ireland.

The Chairman of the Enniskillen Society reminded members that entries for the Annual Exhibition must be brought to The Ardhowen on April 19th. The Exhibition will open on April 26th when the Judge will be the distinguished press photographer, Hugh Russell. On May 15th the winning prints will form a second Exhibition to be opened in The Clinton Centre, where they will be on display for two weeks. The AGM and Annual Dinner will be held in Franco’s on May 3rd.

The enjoyable evening concluded with refreshments but not before the Chairman had congratulated Terry McCartney on being awarded the Licentiate distinction from the Royal Photographic Society for a wonderful set of sports photographs.

16 March 2007 - Portrait Competition

Saddlers Restaurant at the Horseshoe Bar was the venue on Thursday night for Enniskillen Photographic Society’s monthly competition “Portraiture” due to the refurbishment of the Ardowen Theatre, their regular abode.

As is the same with all the monthly competitions, members are encouraged to submit two entries for both the Colour and the Black and white categories, the prints are then judged by everyone voting for the 1st , 2nd and 3rd etc . The votes are then counted to determine the winners .

The level of quality was very high and selecting wasn’t easy but fortunately one of our own members Anne Cassiday, a Fellow and judge in the Royal Photographic Society was there to point us in the right direction and give us well needed guidance as to what we should be looking for.

Both categories had a large submission of entries. Teresa McMahon did very well coming first place in both of the Advanced competitions, with a portrait of her son winning the colour section and a fantastic portrait of her father wining the black & white section. Adrian Kelly won the Novice colour and Black and white section with his excellent studio portraits. Other members who had success were Jim Hurson , Gail McGowan , George McIntyre , Terry McCartney and David Robertson.

The Chairman brought this very enjoyable evening to an end while everyone drank tea and “munched on their bickies”. He also thanked everyone for coming and contributing with their inspirational work and reminded everyone of the forthcoming meeting on the 29th of March which is an Interclub night were Enniskillen Photographic Society hosts Ballyshannon Camera Club ,which should prove to be a very interesting night as everyone is requested to bring two prints with them to show on the night and let us know how they were taken. This meeting will also be held in the Saddlers Restaurant with refreshments.

13 March 2007 - Anne goes down well in Castlebar

From Castlebar News - Last Thursday evening members enjoyed a great evenings display of top quality photography from Anne Cassidy of Enniskillen who showed a selection of her images in colour and black and white. Anne talked about her pictures, the locations and her project driven method of working and it really showed how in the quality of her images. Our sincere thanks to Anne for a wonderful evening's photography. 

This Thursday evening 15 March 2007 members will be coming back from the heights of Anne Cassidy's photography to grapple again with the basics of Photoshop. This digital printing program is common to most computers used by digital photographers and a good knowledge of its basics is essential to good results when printing your images.

Castlebar Camera Club meets each Thursday evening at 8.00pm sharp in room SR14, GMIT, Castlebar, where all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced is catered for. If you are interested do drop in and meet the members and take part in the sessions.  

12 March 2007 - Photo Comp

Announcing Good News for the charity Sharow Photographic Competition to be held in April. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of a corporate sponsor and private individual sponsors the prize money has now grown to: £760 (up from £375 originally for‘07 and £500 in ‘06). The overall winner’s prize now stands at £150.

We are now inviting entries – visit www.sharowphotocomp.co.uk to print off entry forms.

Closing date for entries: April 16th 2007 – in both Print and Digital CD-Rom formats.

The promoters Sharow PCC & members of the Sharow Photographic Competition committee are members of Ripon City Photographic Society, who in turn are members of the YPU.

11 March 2007 - From Ballyshannon Camera Club

Christopher Kennedy - Club Secretary - 0876668590

2 March 2007 - An Evening with Julie Boyle

Thursday 1st March kicked off another great start to the month for Enniskillen Photographic Society. A Large attendance gathered to view and hear guest speaker Julie Boyle F.R.P.S

Julie has been enjoying taking photographs for around 20 years now and has gained many achievements to date including several gold medals and a Fellowship of both the Royal Photographic Society and The Irish Photographic Federation and is currently a very active member of the very successful Drogheda Camera club. Accompanying Julie were Drogheda club members Des Clinton F.R.P.S and Sean Casey F.I.P.F secretary of the Irish Photographic Federation..

Julie showed a vast array of Images with many different subjects ranging of spectacular Images of India, Cuba, and various different parts of Ireland, each one as impressive as the next. Firstly she displayed a panel of Traditional Darkroom prints, which started off the night with a very high standard. This was followed by very inspiring bodies of work she had collected while travelling abroad .The colour and printing of these were vibrant and powerful. She also spoke of different printing and Photoshop techniques and how she could achieve flawless prints on a simple inkjet printer and basic papers. Julie has a great imagination and love of photography which is very alive and vivid in her prints. Her wide range of topics demonstrates this in her panels of prints. Her final display was that of her panel of prints that she was awarded her fellowship with. This consisted of 20 images which all prearranged and obviously well thought -out. This panel in particular demonstrated how you don’t have ho go very far from home to gain spectacular prints! All of this panel were taken with distressed household objects and greaseproof paper and spray paint all shot in her conservatory!!

Julie concluded in thanking EPS for the invitation and hospitality she received and would be looking forward to returning in the near future.

The Chairman then thanked Julie for the remarkable display of work and said that we all would be greatly inspired by her. He concluded the night with reminding everyone that the Ardhowen would be closed for our next two meetings and the venue for the nights in question would be the Horseshoe Bar in Enniskillen. The competition theme for this month is ”Portraits” and is open to all members on 15th March. To see the previous competition winners and read the latest news visit www.enniskillenphotosociety.com

16 February 2007 - Studio Techniques

A lively crowd attended the photographic society on Thursday night, keen to have a go at using their own cameras to take shots with the studio set ups provided. Teresa McMahon, Robert O'Brien and Gail McGowan helped to facilitate the evening by setting up a high key background with a 3 light scenario and a low key background with one light.The studio euipment used was explained and how to use of a variety of lighting equipment including umbrellas, snoots, barndoors reflectors and softboxes was demonstrated.

The members were able to attach their cameras to the lighting system and experiement with setting their cameras to manual to achieve the best results.Mavis Dean was a very patient model, uncomplaining despite the heat of the lights.Shauna Mohan & Sarah Greenan were also great models working cooperatively for the demanding range ofphotographers present.Moving between the studio setups meant increased oppotunities to mix with one another and chat and the members enjoyed the banter that ensued. It was very much a hands on evening and was utilised fully by those present.Teresa, Robert and Gail brought along samples of their own studio work and chatted to anyone who had a question.

On Thursday 22 February there will be a slide exhibition of some of the top work in the UK coutesy of the Photographic Association of Great Britain [PAGB]

10 February 2007 - Daylight Darkroom Techniques Using PhotoshopThe Enniskillen Photographic Society were joined on Saturday by the Ballyshannon Camera Club to welcome their guest speaker, Nigel Butney from Ballynahinch Camera Club. Nigel is a photoshop guru and was able to greatly enhance the group’s knowledge of better ways to utilise this complex graphics package. He covered a wide range of aspects such as colour and workspace settings, adjustment layers and layer masks, using the text tool more effectively and how to use the pen tool. A true mark of an expert in his field, he gave a thorough and clear demonstration of how to get more from dodging, burning, sharpening and resizing images, and it was all delivered in a gracious and patient manner.

Nigel brought along a fine collection of work and pointed out various methods he had successfully used to gain the final print .If what you see on your computer monitor does not match what you are getting from your printer, you probably need to callibrate the system so what you see is what you get. Nigel’s business, www.focusoncolour.com will solve such problems for you and relieve the disappointment from a poor print result.

Peter Wilkin joined Nigel and gave a very comprehensive overview of the umbrella body of theNorthern Ireland photographic societies, NIPA. He commented that the Enniskillen Photographic Society website stood out when he browsed through other club sites, and credit is due to Terry McCartney for the hours he puts into this endeavour. The Enniskillen club has been making a concerted effort to involve themselves more at an interclub level with noted success in the print competitions. Peter explained the meticulous way judging takes place for these competitions.

6 February 2007 - NIPA News

Last night I attended the NIPA council meeting in Ards Camera Club. The following points are of interest.

• The results of Interclub Round 3 will be announced at CBPPU Camera Club on 22 February 2007
• NIPA Round 4 will be an "Open" compeitiion with sizes up to 20" x 16"
• The AV Festival in Ballyearl on 23rd & 24th Feb will be judged by Richard Brown
• Tickets are available for Jim Moreland "Monochrome Magic" in Ballyearl on 14 March 2007 - £5 in aid of Marie Curie

2 February 2007 - Competition "Patterns and Shapes"

Thursday 1st February was well attended by the members of EPS who brought along their best efforts to the Ardhowen for the “Patterns & Shapes “competition night.

In the Colour Print Section there were 27 entries. After voting for their preferred print each entrant discussed their prints, briefly outlining where and how they were photographed. Lincoln, Christchurch, Falkirk, Holland and Cork all featured as locations for the shoots and items photographed included clogs, boats, flowers, monuments and paving stones.

Colour Print Results

1 Gail McGowan – Spirals

2. David Robertson – Cloisters

3. Jim Hurson – Clogs

4. Robert O’Brien – Floral Capri

5. Jim Hurson – Evening Shells

The monochrome print section also had a large entry with everyday objects being the main study. Forks and eggcups lit in a careful way gave some of the best images. Just proves that you are only limited by what you can imagine possible! The youngest society member, Angus McGowan aged 10 was delighted to receive 4th place for his image of a hotel foyer in New Zealsnd. Other subjects captured were stone walls, stones on a beach, pavers, shadows, a tyre on a beach and the Colosseum.

Monochrome print results:

1. David Robertson – Tyred Out

2. Robert O’Brien – Colosseum

3. Adrian Kelly – Eggcups

4. Angus McGowan – Foyer Mobile

5. David Robertson – Walking Tall

The slides section was a small one but the quality of the work was immediately apparent. David Robertson explained the importance of under exposing a stop or two when shooting slides to allow a really concentrated colour to emerge. He encouraged the group to have a go with slides as the way they capture light gives a beautifully vibrant image.

Slide Print Results:

1. David Robertson – Cypriot Doors

2. Chris Walpole – Dandylion Fountain

3. David Robertson – Italian Washing Line

Nigel Burtney will be holding an advanced photoshop skills workshop on Sat. 10 Feb in the Ardhowen from 9.30 – 1.00pm. It is open to all members and new membership is welcome at any stage in the year. The 15 Feb will be a lively night with Teresa McMahon, Robert O’Brien and Gail McGowan setting up different lighting scenarios. Bring your camera!

23 January 2007 - Lecture - "The Legendary Lee Miller" by Anthony Penrose

The Royal Photographic Society has lined up is one of the biggest photographic events ever in Ireland--- a lecture by Anthony Penrose, the son of world famous photographer Lee Millar. Anthony tells the story of his mother, showing images of her as an iconic model in the 1920 ‘s and some of the famous photographs she herself took when she became one of the most famous photographers of the 1930’s and 1940’s.This is one photographic event not to be missed. Ticket only.

Venue: D Hotel, Scotch Hall, Marsh Road, Drogheda.

Time: 8 pm Date: March 22nd.

Cost: €7

19 January 2007 - Anne Cassidy Distinctions Advisory Night

Enniskillen Photographic Society had another great meeting in The Ardhowen Studio on February 18th. Anne Cassidy, Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, gave a brilliant talk to members on how to apply for Distinctions from The Royal Society.

In doing so, Anne was assisted by Patsy Carron who is also a Fellow of the Society and a long standing member of the Enniskillen club.

Two members of the Enniskillen Society, Robert O’Brien and Teresa McMahon, who have recently been awarded Licentiates by The Royal Society, exhibited the panels of prints which had qualified them for these awards. Anne Cassidy commented on these panels with her experienced eye and congratulated both photographers on their expertise.

This was followed by three visiting photographers from the Dungannon Camera Club who put up their panels of prints for assessment by the experts. Both Anne Cassidy and Patsy Carron made suggestions as to selection and composition. The Enniskillen Club members, who are never backward in coming forwards, weighed in with their ideas. Altogether, it was a very enjoyable, worthwhile and well attended meeting.

The Chairman, David Robertson, congratulated two Society members who have just won significant awards. Robert O’Brien won the PAGB Gold Medal with his superb portrait “Face Values” in the monochrome section of Northern Ireland Photographic Association annual Exhibition. Terry McCartney won the Silver Medal in the Colour Prints section for his marvellous shot of Portora rugby players, “Get Outta My Way!” 

The Enniskillen Photographic Society will have four meetings in February. On Thursday 1st, the monthly competition “Patterns and Shapes”; on February 15th, Studio Skills with three Club members, Gail McGowan, Robert O’Brien and Teresa McMahon; on February 22nd the PAGB Slide exhibition. All these meetings are on Thursdays at 8.00pm in the Ardhowen Studio. New members will be very welcome.

On Saturday, February 10th, from 9.30am to 1.00pm, distinguished photographer Nigel Burtney will be giving an Advanced Photoshop Workshop in the Ardhowen Studio. This lecture, which is free to all Club members, would be very expensive elsewhere…so come along and sign up for membership of the Enniskillen Photographic Society! Details from David Robertson at 6632 0871 or Terry McCartney at 6632 6633. www.enniskillenphotosociety.com

16 January 2007 - NIPA Annual Exhibition 2006

The recent annual exhibition was judged in Belfast on Saturday morning and Enniskillen were the surprise winners. Robert O'Brien received a PAGB Gold Medal for his Mono Print "Face Value". Robert, who has recently acheived his LRPS also had another Mono Print "Quiet Reflection" selected for the Exhibition.

Terry McCartney also had success with the EPS Annual Competition Winner "Get Outta My Face" acheiving a PAGB Silver Medal.

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6 January 2007 - Theme Competition

Thursday 4th of January saw the first of Enniskillen photographic society’s monthly competitions in 2007. This month title was a “Themed” print. This involved having no less than 4 prints on the same mount all depicting a specific theme. In the colour competition Enniskillen lady Mavis Dean took first place well ahead of others with accumulating over half of the votes. Her prints were on the subject of flowers. These were close up macro prints all displayed perfectly while presenting a vast array of colour all on one mount. She demonstrated how something so simple can turn out to be a dramatic print. David Robertson, David Yeo, Chris Walpole, Terry McCartney, and Denzil Glenn featured among other winners. Titles ranged from Holidays, People, Seasons, and Sunsets.

The Black and White competition had a good entry also. David Robertson claimed first place with his winning print of “Umbrellas”! Deservedly so as David had obviously put an enormous amount of preparation into this print as he had an amazing 10 prints on the one mount and also cuts the mounts himself. David has been proving to the club that he can be quite a dark horse when it comes to competitions as here is another uncomplicated title with an obvious success! Mavis Dean featured among the top places again with a print titled “Let the dance begin” of a Tin musician. Terry McCartney took a completely different theme of faces. Robert O'Brien had an excellent print with images of Rome.

The Chairman concluded with thanking all for making an effort on such a cold winters night, wishing all a Happy New Year and reminding us that our next meeting will be on the 18th January where Anne Cassidy F.R.P.S will hold a distinctions advisory night which should be beneficial to all parties interested.

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22 December 2006 - Advanced Photoshop session on Saturday 10 February

We have been able to organise an advanced Photoshop session withg Nigel McBurtney in the Ardhowen Theatre on Saturday 10 February 2007. More details to follow.

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15 December 2006 - Christmas Dinner

Ferndale Country House restaurant was the venue for this years Christmas Dinner. 23 old faithfuls arrived and enjoyed an excellent meal prepared by Chef Peter Mills.

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8 December 2006 - Competition Night - Animals

There was an excellent turn-out on Thursday night, December 7th, for the monthly photographic competition. This time, the subject was “Animals” – which was taken to include, bees, butterflies and birds!

In the colour print section, there was a record entry of 37 prints, showing a wide variety of subjects and interpretations by the photographers. Five club members commented on different sections after the entries had been inspected and voted on by members. Theresa McMahon came 1st with a superb, sunset-silhouetted shot of two ponies. Adrian Kelly, a new member, took 2nd and 3rd places with two different shots of his Golden Retriever; rolling around as a pup and emerging from the lake after a swim. Robert O’Brien and Valerie Nemeth also featured among the winners.

In the Black and White section, there were 23 photographs submitted – no doubt, the facility to “desaturate” has widened the accessibility of this medium. Three Club members offered their expert comments and advice on all the entries. Again, Robert O’Brien and Theresa McMahon led the lists, with Derek Preston and new member Rebecca Fleming also featuring in the best prints.

In the section for colour slides, two entries were adjudged; the “Open” competition held over from October, as well as the December competition. Terry McCartney won the “Open” section with a marvellous shot taken of a waterfall in full flood. Chris Walpole, David Robertson and Douglas Hudson were in the lists for excellent slides. David Robertson won the December completion with slides featuring his turbo-charged German Pointer and a bee on Rhododendron blossoms. Chris Walpole also featured in despatches with two good slides, including a superb shot taken in the Rockies.

When the winners were announced in each section, the winning photographers were invited to display their prints again and to explain where and how they were taken.

The Chairman, David Robertson, thanked Terry McCartney for all his work on the website and with NIPA. He emphasised that the monthly competition was a very informal and friendly affair. It was for fun as well as to help all club photographers improve their skills. At the end of the year, there would be prizes for Novices as well as Advanced members. He hoped that there would be an excellent turn-out for the Christmas Dinner on December 14th. The Chairman ended the meeting by wishing all Club members a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

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5 December 2006 - NIPA News

On Monday night I travelled to Christian Brothers Past Pupils Union Camera Club on the Antrim Road in Belfast for my 1st ever Northern Ireland Photographic Association (NIPA)  Council Meeting. Around 14 of the 19 clubs in NIPA were represented.

- We were informed by the NIPA Treasurer that the NIPA Subs were due in January as well as the insurance.

- Coleraine Club has gone. East Antrim are joining at a new member club.

- NIPA AV Festival will be on 23 & 24 Feb. The judge will be Richard Brown.

- NIPA Annual Exhibition Prints & Slides must be entered this month - 10 Jan Council Meeting. Entry forms are on www.niphoto.co.uk. £1/entry. Displayed in Waterfront Hall 29/1 til 23/2.

- It is hoped that Colin Prior will have a Workshop in Northern Ireland on 21 April - Date and venue to be confirmed.

- RPS "Voyager of a Lifetime" has been posponed to possibly 3 February 2007.

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25 November 2006 - NIPA Interclub Competition - Simplicity

URGENT! I am looking some prints to take to Belfast next week to compete in the 2nd round of the NIPA Interclub competition - The subject is simplicity. If you have a Print/Slide which fits into this subject area, please contact me and get the photo to me before 2 December 2006.

Also start thinking about Round 3 - Abstract. Entries will be required before end of January 2007.

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21 November 2006 - Launch of Ireland Photography Book

The EPS Secretary, Teresa McMahon, and Vice-Chairman, Terry McCartney, travelled to Merville Photographic Club, outside Belfast, for the launch of the Ireland Photography Book. To their pleasant surprise the found that four members had prints accepted for the book. Two prints by anne Cassidy, Teresa McMahon and Terry McCartney. One by Gail McGowan. The book will be available to view and buy at the next EPS meeting. If you are interested in buying one, please email info@enniskillenphotosociety.com

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17 November 2006 - Beginners Photoshop Night

Pat Chesters arrived at the Ardhowen Theatre fully armed with electonic gadgets and loads of handouts. 22 members arrived to hear Pat explain about Layers, Cloning, Selections etc. Each those most recent LRPS members learnt a few things. It is hoped that we can organise a more advanced sessionb later in the season.

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13 November 2006 - NIPA Annual Beginner Competition

There is a competition for Beginners. Details are available on the here as pdf. Enter form available here. Please visit http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html to download the pdf reader.

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6 November 2006 - NIPA Annual Exhibition 2007

Entry forms are now available for the 2007 Annual Exhibition from http://www.niphoto.co.uk/.

Fron NIPA - "As agreed at the NIPA Council Meeting I am emailing a copy of the NIPA print and slide exhibition entry forms to Council Members and other contacts.

Although the closing date is given as 2nd January, the Council Meeting date, this should be taken as the final closing date and we would like to receive as many entries as possible before then."

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4 November 2006 - NIPA Annual Exhibition in Ardhowen Theatre

The Northern Ireland Photographic Association's Annual Exhibition is now available for all to see in the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen. The Prints will be there until 20 November 2006.

Congratulations to Club members Terry McCartney and Derek Preston for achieving entries in the NIPA Photographic Exhibition currently on display in the Ardhowen Theatre. Terry’s entry, “Wakeboarders”, shows superb use of digital techniques to produce a dramatic picture and was awarded a PAGB Ribbon. Derek has no less that FOUR photographs in the exhibition, all superbly crafted in the darkroom using traditional techniques. Well done, Derek – great to see you back on centre stage.

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3 November 2006 - Patsy Carron Photography Night

On November 2nd, Patsy Carron FRPR, FIPP, gave an excellent talk on photography’s basic skills. We all like to think how we know everything about taking photographs. We love to exchange knowledgeable chat on the latest digital gadgets – but often this is done at the expense of first principles! Patsy took us back to basics, how to hold a camera properly, how to measure exposure, how to set the camera for depth of field, how to take landscapes and portraits, the use of telephoto and macro lenses – you name it – he told us how to do it! Many thanks to Patsy for an excellent night’s talk. It’s great to have such an experienced member in the club.

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20 October 2006 - "Open" Competition Results

On October 19th, the first monthly competition of the season was held. Record entries in both colour and monochrome sections got the society’s members off to a flying start. In the monochrome section, in which there were 20 entries, Robert O’Brien was placed first with a fine portrait, Derek Preston came second with an excellent shot taken at a pop concert. In the colour section, where there were 36 entries, Chris Walpole came first with a beautiful landscape taken in Canada, Teresa McMahon was second and Denzil Glenn came third. Because there were so many entries, the Chairman is considering the possibility of dividing the competition in future between Novices and Advanced, to give everyone, particularly new members, a fair chance.

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10 October 2006 - For Sale - SOLD!

For Sale:-

Canon "Rebel" XT 8 Mega Pixel SLR camera body.Unused and boxed. £400. (Equivalent to Canon 350D UK Specification.)

USA specification. Standard One year guarantee.

I'm prepared to "stand over" the camera for the guarantee period, subject to normal use.

Conor Burns Tel. 028 6632 3809,Mobile 07910 353 977

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9 October 2006 - East Antrim Photographic Exhibition

This is currently on tour and being exhibited in The Ardhowen Theatre, Foyer Gallery. 11am - 3.30pm until 21st October.

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6 October 2006 - Margaret Salisbury Lecture

Enniskillen Photographic Society saw one of their largest attendances to date on Thursday last 5th of October with over 60 people in attendance including both members and invited guests. People travelled from several clubs including Omagh, Dungannon, Ballyshannon and Clones To listen to our well known guest speaker Margaret Sailsbury F.R.P.S. otherwise known as the” Welch Dragon”.

Margaret displayed her images while enthralling her guests with tales of how she achieved such a high standard of work with both in camera and printing techniques.

Included in her display were a selection prints from home and abroad in colour, monochrome and canvas, and even prints where a camera had not been used at all! In her lecture she spoke of how many of her images taken, were subconsciously resulting in a repeated pattern of a completely different subject. She also had a collection of images where they had been recorded in the same location at different times of the same day or from another angle resulting in each image being unique in its own way.

After an enjoyable lecture, the chairman gave his short speech thanking Margaret for attending, and also gave information about forthcoming events i.e. a visit to Clones Photographic Society next Thursday and the first of our monthly competitions on Thursday 19th of October with an open theme.

The evening concluded with light refreshments all eventually departed with the feeling of an evening well spent.

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1 October 2006 - Field Trip to Donegal

13 members met up at the Ardhowen Theatre to start on a Photographic Journey of Donegal. More details and photos to follow. It is hoped that we can have an Audio Visual diary of the event for the 19 October.

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22 September 2006 - EPS Speaker - Des Clinton

The Enniskillen Photographic Society had a great opening night in September with the visit of Des Clinton, Past President of the Irish Photographic Federation and Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society. In the Ardhowen Theatre studio, over 40 members were enthralled to see 100 photographs presented by Des Clinton, many of them from his top collections. The themes included abandoned houses, horse fairs, monastic life, the children of Ballymun, Orange Parades, the streets of Belfast, border villages and memorable characters he had met.

Des Clinton presented his photographs with great humour and knowledge of his subject. He explained how he had chosen his themes and the particular photographic techniques involved. Each photograph told a story. This story grew and developed as each successive photograph on the same theme was presented. The Chairman of the Society, David Robertson, warmly thanked Des Clinton for his presentation and announced that the next meeting of the Society would be on Sunday, October 1st, a Field Trip to Donegal, leaving from The Ardhowen at 10.00 am . On Thursday, October 5th in the Ardhowen Studio at 8.00pm, the next guest speaker will be Margaret Salisbury FRPS, one of England’s most distinguished photographers. Known as the "Welsh Dragon" Margaret lectures showing mono and colour prints both darkroom and Digital, with different types of photography from mono landscapes, people in mono and colour, pictures taken at home and abroad, the "bizarre", anything and everything she sees around her. Having traveled quite a lot over the last 5 years Margaret has been able to take pictures of kids, people in their own environment etc. but she believes pictures are all around right on your own doorstop. Margaret is the Team Leader of the LRPS panel in the Royal photographic Society and enjoys helping people achieve distinctions. A Member of the London Salon of Photography Margaret is believed to be the first person to get two Fellowships of the RPS. Margaret loves meeting people in the "photographic world", seeing new sights and new experiences. She is really looking forward to meeting people from Ireland and hopefully making new friends.

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18 September 2006 - Airmiles Competition

http://www.airmiles.co.uk/content/generatePage.do?destination=Lounge+competition&STMT_0906_03=true

Enter the monthly photo competition for your chance to win 500 miles. This month's theme is "Not for the faint hearted". Send us your favourite photo along with the destination, your name and membership number and a short caption about your photo. Closing date is 2 October 2006.

Drogheda Photogaphic Competition

http://www.irishphoto.ie/programme%20and%20events/Competition%20Poster%202006%20B%20Final%20(2).pdf

CRANN Photographic Competition

http://www.irishphoto.ie/programme%20and%20events/Photo%20Competition%20Crann.pdf

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8 September 2006 - Open Night

The Enniskillen Photographic Society held a most successful Open Night at The Ardhowen on September 7th. A large number of interested amateur photographers were welcomed to the Society by the Chairman, David Robertson. An exhibition of photographic work by members of the Society was on display around the room and on laptops. The Chairman outlined the programme for the year and said that two meetings would be held every month between September and May. In addition, there would be joint meetings with the photographic clubs in Ballyshannon and Omagh. There will be a Club outing to Donegal on Sunday, October 1st. Refreshments were served, which gave an opportunity for new and existing members to meet each other and discuss the programme. The Chairman emphasised that the Society regarded social activity and friendship as the key to the club’s success. The next meeting of the Society will be on Thursday, September 21st at 8.00pm in the Ardhowen Theatre Studio. The guest speaker will be Des Clinton who is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and a Past President of the Irish Photographic Federation. Des Clinton will be displaying many of his photographs and talking about the essential skills required to become a good photographer. All newcomers interested in joining the Society will be most welcome to attend.

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2 September 2006 - GoIreland.com photo competition 

The deadline is fast approaching.....just 3 weeks to go!

Have you been able to fast forward to the future? Have you captured a photo of tomorrow's Ireland this summer? If so, don't forget to send us on that special snap before Friday, September 29th, and your photo could be the chosen GoIreland.com Icon for 2006.

The overall winning image will scoop a luxury holiday in Ireland with 4 nights at the magnificent 5* Merrion Hotel in Dublin City Centre, and there will be lots of short break treats for the runners-up.

And in a novel twist, the 12 photographs voted the GoIreland.com Photography Icons for 2006 will be reproduced in an original John Hinde Company 2007 calendar.

Find out more about this season's Photography Awards, submit your photo and show us what you think tomorrow's Ireland will look like.

And remember......in order to be in with a chance to win, we need to receive your entry before Friday, September 29th. http://www.goireland.com/photo_comp/

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26 August 2006

Welcome to a new season!

The EPS has a display of some of the Annual Exhibition photographs in the Erneside Shopping Centre.

We are looking forward to seeing lots of people at the Open Night on Thursday 7th September 2006 in the Ardhowen Theatre.