DPIs have the disadvantage of being projected on a large screen so any imperfections can be seen easier than prints. However, prints will definitely lose marks if they're not on 'the right paper'.

It has been suggested that you are better off printing at A4 as there is less opportunity for such close inspection by judges...

Frances was one of 15 who were ultimately successful at D in the print category. Yes, those submitting PDIs were more successful - it is clear that the print itself plays a very significant role in the assessment. At the end of every APM assessment the judges will review as a whole, any applicants' ...

Oner of our members was awarded her D at Pontefract - her images had achieved multiple acceptances at salons & exhibitions (she's just been awarded BPE3*) but scored just under the threshold to be successful. However, they were reviewed and she got through, as were two others, so the total achie...

Mid Somerset's Facebook page has been running for 12 months now. There was considerable scepticism from some members who were not on Facebook themselves and who did not understand how it could be useful when we already have a website. However, it has grown into an excellent resource which supports a...

Thanks Mike. I think the iMac is on its last legs anyway, everything is slower and sometimes processes just stop. Fortunately my uncle has just left me a small legacy so I plan to use it to buy a new computer and an A3 photo printer so I can finally get round to printing my images ! Having won all t...

I'm already running one version behind as my 8 yr old iMac's system couldn't support the last update :( I have to replace the computer anyway as I spend far too much time watching that spinning beach ball.... It can take a minute just to open a drop down menu sometimes. And I've even had a blue scre...

rebeccaclark wrote:Hi Rose,

Thanks for your reply.
I'll definitely take a look, and will probably pick your brains, too!

Rebecca

You're more than welcome

Hi Iggy

Thanks - yes, this was my first photo outing post op. It feels great to be able to handle the camera again after 8 weeks enforced abstinence !

Don't know about this year, but I used to go to the field at the bottom of Salt Box Hill in Biggin Hill. There were a few good spots along Shire Lane from Keston too.