Picture is by Bob Norris APAGB entitled ‘School Teacher’
Editorial
 Photographer’s rights are gradually being eroded away. This was illustrated by the action of the local police who stopped one of my club members from taking pictures of a public event in Ipswich. After a lot of protesting and the support of many bodies, including the ‘Amateur Photographer’ magazine, the Police have recognised that they had been as they put it, “over zealous” and have apologised. On page 5 is some information regarding photographers’ rights and I recommend you ALL read it.
Inserted in this edition is the Diary of events promoted by EAF clubs. Also inserted is a leaflet detailing the changes to the current EAF Handbook, which should be put into your handbook, so that you are up to date with the lecturer and judge’s information.
On page 3 are details of the planned changes to EAF Club Print and Projected Image competitions.
A few letters and articles have been included, but more are needed for future editions. Please contact me if you are interested in contributing to the EAF Bulletin.
Barry Freeman
PRESIDENT
This article for the ‘Bulletin’ will be, sadly, my last as President of the EAF. The two years have passed at an alarming rate, but I have tried to get to as many clubs as possible during this period. I have had many invitations to give talks, open exhibitions, and to be present at many events, not only in the EAF but other Federations and have enjoyed great hospitality throughout. My thanks go to all those involved.
At this point I would like to thank the EAF Committee for their help and support during my stay in office, not least my long suffering wife Daphne who has put up with my rantings about not being able to fit everything in due to clashes with other commitments! I wish my successor Naomi Saul the very best and hope she receives the same support from everyone, as I have.
Turning to the Awards for Photographic Merit, the last adjudication was held at Kegworth, Leicestershire on 24th/25th November 2007. There were 3 entries for Credit, 5 entries for Distinction and 2 for Master. Only one entry for a Credit in the Print section was successful.
The next event will take place at the Southampton club venue, Copythorne Parish Hall, Pollards Moor Road, Winsor, Nr Southampton SO40 2NZ on the 26th/27th April 2008, hosted by the Southern Federation. I confirm that entry to this event has now closed, and a short waiting list has been created for ‘D’ and ‘C’ levels.
The following adjudication will be held in Gateshead on 22nd/23rd November 2008 hosted by Northern Counties Photographic Federation and there are already a number of applications for this event.
For further information on the Awards please contact me:
Andy Hanson MPAGB ARPS APAGB tel:01638 741106
President / PA Awards Officer |
