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Accepted Images in National & International Photographic salons 2011

Jonno — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:41:18 +0000

Well moving on to November and it’s been a very busy year on the National & International Salon circuits. The number of acceptances has been steady but the number of awards has been quite staggering! To name just a few of them I have collected 2 Silver FIAP Medals from the USA & Malta, a number of FIAP Ribbons and club Ribbons including several Certificate’s of Merit & HC certificates from all over the world. During October I finally gained sufficient acceptances to apply for my EFIAP in Jan 2012…Hopefully my application will be accepted and I can move up the FIAP ladder. I have worked hard on my natural history portfolio this year, and will continue to do so in 2012. My steam train work will continue but on an even smaller scale to this year….

Maitland 2011 (Australian International Salon) 1 Accepted.
1 Marsh Fritillary Pair.

Welsh International ( UK International Salon) 5 Accepted including 1 Highly Commended.
General Section.
1 Winters Steam
2 S Bend

Natural History Section
1 Marsh Fritillary Pair .(Highly Commended certificate)
2 Red Kite Preparing to Dive
3 Marsh Fritillary

64th Southport Open Photographic Exhibition (UK National BPE) 1 Accepted awarded a Certificate of Merit
1 Marsh Fritillary Pair

GASO Georgia Southern Circuit ( USA International 6 salon circuit) all 4 accepted with 2 Honourable Mention ribbons.
1 Marsh Fritillary Pair
2 Great Spotted Woodpecker on Tree
3 Red Kite preparing to dive (HM)
4 Goldfinch on Teasel head (HM)

Greater Lynn Photographic Salon ( USA International ) 2 accepted including 1 Honourable Award.
1 Marsh Fritillary Pair (Hon Award)
2 Black Tailed Godwit

Southhampton International Photographic Exhibition ( England International) 2 Accepted including a Certificate.
1 Marsh Fritillary Pair ( S.I.E Certificate)
2 Marsh Fritillary

Midland Counties Photo federation Mid Phot salon ( Midland club salon) 2 Accepted including judges MCPF medal.
1 Marsh Fritillary Pair ( Dawn Osborne Judges medal)
2 Red Kite Preparing to dive

54th Saguaro Nature Exhibition (USA International) 3 accepted from 4 images.
1 Marsh Fritillary Pair.
2 Male Little Grebe
3 Red Kite preparing to dive

29th Rushden P.S. Open Exhibition (UK BPE Salon) 1 Accepted
1) Marsh Fritillary Pair

64th Bristol P.S. International Photographic Exhibition.(English International) 3 Accepted including a HM
1) Marsh Fritillary Pair (HM)
2) Marsh Fritillary
3) Red Kite preparing to dive

10th Virtual Imaging Salon “Foto Club Buenos Aires” (Argentina International) 1 Acceptance FIAP Ribbon
1) Grass Snake Hunting in Pond. (FIAP Ribbon)

10th Suncoast Virtual International Salon (USA Florida) 2 Acceptances including a FIAP Silver Medal.
1) Marsh Fritillary Pair ( FIAP Silver Medal )
2) Grass Sanke hunting in Pond

34th Solihull PS British Open exhibition. ( UK BPE salon) 3 Acceptances
1) Red Kite Preparing to Dive
2) Marsh Fritillary Pair
3) Marsh Fritillary

German International Digital Photo Circuit (German International 3 salon circuit) 4 Acceptances
1) Grass snake Swimming in Pond
2) Marsh Fritillary Pair

Glasgow & District Photo Union open ( UK BPE Salon) 1 acceptance (GDPU Ribbon)
1) Grass Snake swimming in pond

Grange P.S Annual Exhibition 2011 (Local Coventry Club showing)
1) Goshawk with Prey – 1st Place in Nature Projected Images (Grange PS Gold Medal)
2) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond – Highly Commened in Nature Projected
3) Marsh Fritillary Pair – Acc

Photographic Society of America 2011 Open ( USA International) 2 Acc inc Ribbon Award
1) Goshawk with Prey
2) Grass Snake swimming in Pond. ( PSA Ribbon)

Beyond Group 2011 Salon ( UK BPE Salon) 1 Acc inc Highly Commended Ribbon
1) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond ( HC Ribbon)

Royal Photographic Society Annual Open 2011. (UK International) 1 Acc
1) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond

32nd Northern Counties International Exhibition 2011. (UK International) 1 Acc
1) Grass Snake In Pond

1st Alberta Photographic Exhibition 2011 (Canada International) 1Acc
1)Marsh Fritillary Pair.

6th Malta International Photographic Exhibition (Malta International) 3 Acc, inc Silver FIAP Medal
1) Marsh Fritillary Pair
2) Goshawk with Prey
3) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond. FIAP Silver Medal.

SICAFI Photo Salon (Argentina International) 1Acc
1) Goshawk with Prey.

Sydney International Photographic Exhibition. (Australia International) 2 Acc + Merit award
1) Marsh Fritillary Pair – Merit
2) Goshawk with Prey.

Yardley Photo Club Annual Exhibition. (Local PAGB club Annual) 5 Acc + 1 Comm & 1 Highly Comm
1) Goshawk in Meadow – Commended
2) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond – Highly Commended
3) Marsh Fritillary Pair
4) Red Kite preparing to Dive

Dingwall National Projected Image Exhibition 2011. (UK BPE National) 1 Acc Certificate of merit & BPE Ribbon.
1) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond. C of M & BPE Ribbon.

17th Shrewsbury Open Photography Exhibition 2011. (UK BPE National) 2 Acc.
1) Marsh Fritillary Pair
2) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond.

29th Bromsgrove National Open Exhibition 2011. (UK BPE National) 2 Acc
1) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond
2) Marsh Fritillary

21st Guernsey Salon of Photography 2011 (UK BPE National) 1 Acc
1) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond.

118th Toronto Photographic Exhibition 2011.(Canadian International) 1Acc
1) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond.

37th Smethwick International Salon. (Uk International) 3Acc
1) Goshawk with Prey
2) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond
3) Peregrine Falcon in Moorland

1st Wrekin Arts International Salon. (UK International) 1Acc
1) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond.

Bebington National Photographic Salon 2011. (UK BPE National) 3Acc
1) Marsh Fritiallary Pair
2) Grass Snake Swimming in Pond
3) Goshawk with Prey

2011 Accepted images

2011 gallery of all my images that are accepted into National & International exhibitions around the world.

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AFIAP Distinction Awarded

Jonno — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:04:23 +0000

Hi All,
As of today i can add the distinction of AFIAP ( “Artiste” of Federation of International art of Photography) to my name. The fiap distinctions are highly prized amongst the worlds exhibiting photographers are not given out lightly, set criteria has to be met before you can apply to submit your images to the selection committee….You then wait a nervous 3 months till you receive the verdict, so when the envelope arrived today addressed to Jonathan Bowcutt AFIAP my wait was over!

The next distinction on the FIAP ladder to stardom is the EFIAP (E the stands for excellence) this pushes the criteria to the next level with more awards & acceptances required from more salons & countries. Ive already met some of these but have plenty more work to do over the next 2 years before I’m allowed to apply…….But for now i will sit back and enjoy.

Below is a scan of my certificate

Best Wishes Jon.

Accepted Images in International & National Photographic Salons 2010

Jonno — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:04:03 +0000

Here, you will find all the images that i have had accepted in International & National photographic exhibitions run in the UK & Rest of the World. I get a real buzz from entering the salons and pitching my work against some of the best exhibitors in the world. As my results come in, i will update this blog with the accepted images and any awards they pick up……Enjoy!

2009 & 10 Acceptances (updated 10th November)

2009 Northern Counties International (UK International ) 1 accepted
“Night Train”

2009 Guernsey national exhibtion (UK BPE National) 1 accepted
“90773_26″ (AKA FullPower)

Maitland 2010 (NSW Australia International) 1 accepted
“Common Toads Mating”

7th Holland International Circuit (International) 2 accepted
“Great Crested Newt”
“Black Tailed Godwit”

GASO Southern Circuit (Georgia U.S.A International 6 salons) 4 accepted including, 4 honourable mentions ribbons
“Black Tailed Godwit” HM
“Male Little Grebe”
“Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary”
“Male Banded Demoiselle” HM x3

46th Fresno International (California U.S.A International) 4 accepted
“Red Kite in Flight”
“Black Tailed Godwit”
“Water Reflections”
“Last Run of the Day”

53rd Saguaro International (Arizona U.S.A International) 4 accepted, 1 honourable mention
“Black Tailed Godwit”
“Male Banded Demoiselle”
“Black Veined Whites” HM
“Common Toads Mating”

47thAnnual MCPF Exhibition…Mid Phot (UK for PAGB affiliatedClubs) 1 accepted
Great Crested Newt

64th Bristol International Exhibition of photography ( UK international) 2 accepted
“Emperor Dragonfly”
“Night Train”

33rd Solihull Open Exhibition of Photography (UK BPE National) 2 accepted
“S” Bend
“Barrow Hill Roundhouse”

Wisconsin Circuit 2010 (4 exhibitions around the State of Wisconsin U.S.A.) 2 acceptances (1 image)
“Red Kite in Flight” (Meno Falls & Milwaukee exhibitions)

3rd International Salon Foto Club Quilmes (Argentina International) 1 Accepted.
“S Bend ”

Leicester & Leicestershire Photographic Society 125th Anniversary Exhibition 2010. (UK local club) 9 Accepted +1 HC & 1C

Open Projected Image Section
BlackTailed Godwit
Common Toads Mating
Emperor Dragonfly
Marsh fritillary
Red Kite in Flight

Great Central Railway Projected Images section
Approaching Rothley
Dub-Dee @ Loughborough (Highly Commended)
Foggy Morning @ Loughborough (Commended)
Tornado Passing Kinchley Lane

Glasgow & District Photographic Union 2010. (UK BPE National Exhibtion) 3 Accepted
Black Tailed Godwit
Male Banded Demoiselle
Marsh Fritillary

S4C International Exhibition of Photography (USA California international) 2 Accepted
Common Toads Mating
Marsh Fritillary pair

12th PSSNY International exhibition. (USA NewYork international) 1 Accepted
Marsh Fritillary Pair

2nd Fotogrupo 30/40 International Image exhibition. (Argentina international) 1 Accepted
Male little Grebe

Beyond Group 3rd National Open exhibition (UK BPE National) 1 Accepted
Marsh Fritillary Pair

2nd Cape International Salon Circuit. (3 International Exhibitions South Africa) 9 Acceptances from 8 images
Winters Steam
Full Power
Night Driver
BarrowHill Roundhouse
Departure
Black Tailed Godwit
Red Kite preparing to Dive
Male Little Grebe

Photographic Society of America Open exhibition of photography 2010 (USA international) 4 Acceptances from 12 images
Barrowhill Roundhouse
Full Power
Marsh Fritillary Pair
Red Kite Aggression.

The Royal Photographic Society Open exhibition of photography 2010 (UK international) 1 Acceptance 8 images
Marsh Fritillary Pair.

4th Great Barr Photographic Society Open Exhibition (UK BPE National) 3 acceptances including a PAGB Judges Ribbon
“S” Bend
Full Power
Marsh Fritillary Pair (Awarded theLawrence Bland – Judges choice PAGB Ribbon)

31st Northern Counties Photographic Federation International Salon 2010. (English International) 1 Acceptance from 8 images
Marsh Fritillary Pair.

40th Havant Camera club open exhibition (UK BPE National) 2 Acceptances from 8 images.
Marsh Fritillary pair
Misty Morning at Thurne

20th Tallaght International of Photographic art (Irish rep International) 3 Acceptances from 8 images.
Male Little Grebe
Marsh Fritillary Pair
Red Kite Aggression.

Chung Ai 4th International Salon Exhibition (Canadian International) 1 Acceptance from 8 images.
Marsh Fritillary Pair.

1st VNUSPA International Digital Exhibition 2010 ( USA International) 4 Acceptances from 8 images.
Volcano Eruption
S Bend
Full Power
Turf Fen Mill Sunset

28th Bromsgrove Open Salon (BPE UK National) 2 Acceptances from 8 images.
Male Little Grebe
Marsh Fritillary Pair

20th Guernsey Salon of photography (BPE National) 1 Acceptance from 8 images.
Misty Morning at Thurne.

Dingwall 2010 National Exhibition of Photography (BPE National) 1 Acceptance from 8 images.
Marsh Fritillary Pair.

Toronto Camera Club’s 117th Annual open International exhibition (Canada) 2 accepted including a FIAP Ribbon.
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Marsh Fritillary Pair (FIAP Ribbon)

Smethwick Camera Clubs 2010 International photographic exhibition. (England) 1 Accepted (FIAP Ribbon).
Marsh Fritillary Pair. (FIAP Ribbon)

2010 Accepted images

Images that have been accepted into national & international exhibitions or Salons during 2010.

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Entering Photographic Salons & attaining Distinctions

Jonno — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:22:56 +0000

“What are those initials after your name?” This is a regular question i get asked when on the lineside & via the website. Quite simply they are levels of achievement gained from entering photographic salons (competitions) that are run by photographic societies all over the world. Basically you download an entry form pick 4 images per section (i.e. nature or Pictorial) convert them to jpg’s and give them the correct file name structure as instructed on the entry form. Then burn them on to a CD and post them off or upload via the clubs site……Wait nervously for a few weeks till you get your results in the post or email. Your images will be judged by some of the best photographers in the world, so if you get them accepted then you know your doing it right! I get a real buzz out of it and gained many acceptances and medals for my nature images during 1998 > 2003 period. During 2009 I restarted entering with a mixture of nature and steam railway images………And 2010 has seen me gaining awards once more.

The B.P.E. stands for British Photographic Exhibitor, and the number (actually a Crown) reflects the number of images that you have had accepted in salons. The BPE circuit runs all year and includes 15 camera clubs such as Solihull, Southport & Dingwall, each acceptance equals 1 point. the table below outlines the number of acceptances required for each “Crown”.
1 Crown = 25
2 Crown’s = 50
3 Crown’s = 100
4 Crown’s = 200
5 Crown’s = 300

When you reach each target you then apply and upon acceptance you then get a certificate with the appropriate ribbon and the initials which are recognised by all salon exhibitors in the UK. For more info and a list of all the salons with entry forms to download click the link below:-
B.P.E website Click Here!

As well as salons for UK only based exhibitors you can also venture out into the Rest of the World, the best way to find these is to go to the F.I.A.P ( Federation International Art Photography) & P.S.A (Photographic Society America) web-site’s which have listings on all affiliated salons.
The PSA is a club which you can join annually and work towards your star ratings in any chosen area, my PSA3 was in Natural History. As for F.I.A.P this is an association which affiliates as operational members, the national associations of photography. The FIAP distinctions are highly regarded and can only be applied for once you have reached a certain level of acceptance’s in salons around the word and won awards in these. AFIAP & EFIAP are the prized initials.
Click here for the FIAP website!
Click here for the PSA website!

There’s also the PAGB (photographic Alliance of Great Britain) Which coordinates specific activities for Camera clubs & Societies around the country by 15 regional federations. There’s merits up for grabs here as well:-
CPAGB (Credit)
DPAGB (Distinction)
MPAGB (Master)
All are bound by certain entry conditions which you have to meet…..But they cost nothing and stay with you for life.

Click here for the PAGB website!

I hope this has helped you understand a little about salons and the benefits from entering them, it can become very addictive, the more you get accepted the more you want…..

Good luck
Jon.