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T Y Editorial President n the past years, the teams that Louis Aguis I made sure that we receive all the Vice President & Event Organizer useful and important information by means of the CLICK newsletter Jane Farrugia made use of the right ingredients: Hon. Secretary remarkable articles, spectacular Pauline Grech photography from our club members and an original design approach. Hon. Treasurer Raymond Lanzon After days evaluating the possibility of trying to help out and continue in the steps of the Competition Manager previous editors, a decision was made and a search Mario Mifsud was started for two other club members to team up Social Activities Manager and continue together on this journey. Elisabeth Abela, Agostino Baldacchino Anthony Blackman, Emanuel Haber and I will make all Premises Manager the possible effort to keep up this high standard. Mark Brincat We wish to thank David ‘dp’ Attard, Mark Micallef and Anthony Blackman for the impeccable work done in the past three and half years. I also wish to express my

gratitude to Anthony Blackman who will continue to 2012/2013 Committee Executive serve as Editorial Advisor. In this issue of Click, we can see how the Malta Editor Johann Debono Photographic Society has left its mark in Malta’s calendar of events, having organised for another year the World Editorial Advisors Photography Day which I can say was another success. Anthony Blackman This is an activity that many photographers, both Elisabeth Abela Maltese and foreigners attend. The positive feedback Design & Layout that is left gives the organising committee the boost Emanuel Haber to continue in generating such activities that bring together all of us photographic enthusiasts, no matter the level of skill or camera model one uses. Printing: Johann Debono AFIAP Five Star Printing & Design Ltd

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Viewpoint 3 M World Photography Day 4, 5 SOCIETY F OU 1 Schedule of Society Meetings 6 NDED 196 Monthly Competition Schedule 7 P.O. Box 590, Valletta, VLT 2000, Malta Member Profile - Anthony Rizzo 8, 9, 10 137, Old Bakery Str, Valletta, VLT 1457, Malta Society Activities 11, 12, 13 Tel No: (+356) 21 242 265 FIAP News, PSA News 14 International Acceptances 15 MPS e-mail: [email protected] Equal Partners Foundation Experience 16 Click e-mail: [email protected] ad Readers are invited to visit the MPS website on Front Cover Photo: ‘Ballerinas‘ by Tony Rizzo. www.maltaphotographicsociety.org

2 Click Forward We Go hope you have all had a good rest and The 47th National Annual Exhibition will I a relaxing holiday, away from the usual be mounted in Valletta early this month, at hustle and bustle. On the other hand, I St James Cavalier, as we have done in the also anticipate that you have had some last two years. I am hoping that some of good photographic moments. From the you members will come forward to offer photos seen on Facebook, it seems that their help in this important event, for the your photography is never ending and still Society and its members. The success of going strong, which augers well. I do hope any society like ours always depends on that a number of the photos taken during the generosity of its members, who give up this period will find their way in the Club’s some of their time. competitions. As you were informed in the last MPS World Photography Day, on the 19th Newsletter, after a period of 3 years, of August, turned out to be another two members from the editorial board exciting event. It was well organised by have resigned, and we are fortunate that an enthusiastic team and ably led by Jane, another team has been formed in quite who is now our new Vice President. The a short time. Please welcome Johann, idea that this event should be held in St. Anthony, Elisabeth and Eman, who will be George’s Square in Valletta was inspired forming the new editorial board. Thanks to more than two years ago, and the decision these four members, our newsletter “Click” to organise it in the evening was to avoid will keep the flag of the Society flying. the harsh summer sun that is very typical The competition season will be starting during the month of August. Here I must on the 20th of September with the first add that the initiative to use the courtyard Mentoring competition, and will proceed of the Grand Master’s Palace came from from then on. Please check the calendar the President of Malta, His Excellency Dr. for the titles and medium. Also, do not George Abela, who is also the Society’s forget that whoever wants to compete for patron. Here I would like to express my the Photographer of the Year will have to gratitude to the staff of the President’s indicate so by filling out the form. office for their help. I would also like to thank the organising committee for all I look forward to seeing a good number their efforts in organising this successful of you joining in, both for the mentoring event; not forgetting all the photographers sessions and the panel competitions. who participated, as well as the models and makeup artists who joined us during this event. Louis Agius FMPS; EFIAP; PPSA MPS President

Issue 5 / 2012 - Sep/Oct 2012 3 4 World Photography Day compiled by Jane Farrugia photography by Mark Brincat & Johann Debono

general public. its membersbutalsoby the enjoyedSociety notonlyby for Photographic theMalta another successful event was surelythe moment. It the photographers captured St. George’s Square, while summer heat at thefountain in had agreat timecooling offthe Towards theendmodels wearing elegant evening dresses. Palace withthemodels Courtyard thephotohand during shoot. The at eventthe started and therest oftheExecutive Committee gave ahelping refreshments, donated by Farsons Group ofCompanies Muscat pickedup Mario artist. asamake-up her services created aposter andDorothy for advertising Ciantar offered MPS members, registered for theevent. JohannDebono inthemassive photo shootwhileagoodnumber ofpart set offto organise theevent. Twelve modelsagreed to take President’s andfrom Office the Valletta Local Council and Jane Farrugia, from permits the obtainedthenecessary made available asasecond location. The event coordinator, ofthePresident’sGeorge Abela, thecourtyard Palace was encouragement ofthePresident Excellency Dr. His ofMalta, year’s event was St. George’s Square in Valletta, butwiththe Photography Day. Originally, the venue chosenfor this O year, Photographic theMalta celebrated Society World n the19thofAugust 2012,for thethird consecutive Click Issue 5 / 2012 - Sep/Oct 2012 5 Schedule of Society Meetings compiled by Johann Debono monochrome

September 2012 October 2012 Thursday, 4th Thursday, 6th ‘Wildlife Photography‘ ‘Practical Session of Creative Portraiture part 2’ Presentation by Guido Bonett Presentation by Martin Abela. Thursday, 11th ‘The Magic of Glass / Lenses’ Sunday, 9th ‘Sunday Photo walk - Hamrun’ Presentation by Patrick Genovese Thursday, 13th Sunday, 14th ‘The Season Ahead - Exploring ‘Sunday Photo walk - Qormi’ Competition Titles’ Thursday, 18th Thursday, 20th ‘1st Mentoring Competition - Colour - ’2nd Mentoring Competition - Free Subject’ Monochrome - Free Subject’ Thursday, 27th Thursday, 25th ‘Traditional Darkroom Process’ ‘Discussion on the 1st and 2nd

Presentation by Joe Attard. mentoring sessions’

MPS - Starting Photography Don’t shoot what it looks like. Course Shoot what it - first lesson will be held on feels like. 2nd October. e David Alan Harvey oves Gen trick ed by Pa compil

6 Click Monthly Competition Schedule 2012 - 13 compiled by Johann Debono

20th September 2012 - Mentoring Comp. 1 - ‘Free Subject’ – colour

18th October 2012 - Mentoring Comp. 2 - ‘Free Subject’ - monochrome

8th November 2012 - 1st Panel - ‘Heritage of the Maltese Islands’ – colour

6th December 2012 - Mentoring Comp. 3 - ‘Children at Play’ - colour

17th January 2013 - 2nd Panel - ‘Portraits in High Key’ – monochrome

7th February 2013 - Mentoring Comp. 4 - ‘Vintage’ – monochrome

28th February 2013 - 3rd Panel - ‘Still Life’ – colour

7th March 2013 - Mentoring Comp. - 5 - ‘Three’ – colour

4th April 2013 - 4th Panel - ‘Essay’ – monochrome

25th April 2013 - Mentoring Comp. - 6 - ‘Glass’ – monochrome

16th May 2013 - 5th Panel - ‘Portfolio - Open’ - colour or monochrome

Below: Joe Pirotta won a medal and Below: Louis Agius won a medal an honourable mention in ‘2012 and 4 honourable mentions in ‘2012 Norga Circuit’ (USA) exhibition for Norga Circuit’ (USA) exhibition for small prints with his color print ‘And small prints with his color print there were 4’ ‘Boxing’

Issue 5 / 2012 - Sep/Oct 2012 7 nthony is a sixty five year-old pensioner living at A Marsascala, with an interest in photography going back to when as a young boy he discovered his father's box camera. This interest in photography was also sustained through his very good friend the late Tony Azzopardi, iż- Żiffa, who was also a member of our Society. Though over the years Anthony has witnessed significant changes in photography he has managed to keep abreast with the latest trends. About four years ago he joined the Malta Photographic Society to have the Member Profile opportunity of sharing his hobby with other photographers and of Anthony Rizzo learning more about photography. compiled by Anthony Blackman There he followed the Starting Photography Course and the Photoshop for Beginners Course. He finds the lectures, the judging sessions, seminars, mentoring, photo walks very helpful, but most of all, he likes the atmosphere of friendship at the Society. On the down side he would like to see some improvement in the club’s website. Anthony regularly participates in local photographic competitions and looks forward to submit more works for international photographic exhibitions. In fact he had a couple of acceptances in the recently held Malta International Exhibitions. For his photography he uses a Nikon D300S camera equipped George

8 Click Valletta Skyline with an 80-200mm zoom lens and other ancillary equipment. Anthony sees photography as a multi-faceted art form. It has the ability to arrest that fleeting moment when one captures a smile, a tear, an event or occasion, or that breath-taking landscape, which one can cherish forever. His preferred photographic subjects are landscape, portraiture and grab-shots. He is inspired and likes to experiment with various photographic styles and techniques; currently he is in a “Black and White” phase.

Besides photography Anthony is also interested in Formula 1 racing, in particular the Ferrari racing team. Anthony is married to Mary Grace and has two sons Franco and Sandro.

The News

Issue 5 / 2012 - Sep/Oct 2012 9 The Chair

Jeremy Pelt

Cast Away

Photos by Anthony Rizzo

Shrinking Savings 10 Click Annual General Meeting held on the 21st June

Society Activities Photography by Mark Brincat

Presentation of the 50th Anniversary book to the committee of the Malta Arts Fund.

End of season annual walk around Valletta

Issue 5 / 2012 - Sep/Oct 2012 11 The Annual Dinner was held on 27th July at Hilton Hotel. During this evening the awards won during the last photographic year were presented. Once again the Photographer of the Year was won by Mr Christopher Azzopardi.

12 Click On Thursday, 27 th June, Ramon Sammut delivered a presentation entitled ‘Photo manipulation & retouching technique’. Ramon, methodically shared his thoughts on how to bring one’s photo closer to perfection.

Thursday 5 th July, was Reuben Buhagiar ‘s turn. He delivered a presentation entitled ‘Towards a personal style’. Reuben explained how photography is a tool to express one’s inner feelings and emotions.

A very practical session was held on Thursday 12 th July, when Louis Agius took an approach to ‘FlashGuns & light light modifiers’. Loius shared his knowledge in the field and highlighted the various tools a photograher might require just before the ‘click’.

Martin Abela focused on “Fashion Photography” on Thursday 19th July. Martin explained in detail the whole process which was learned through experience and contributes to a successful result.

Issue 5 / 2012 - Sep/Oct 2012 13 Federation International de l’Art Photographique - FIAP www.fiap.net compiled by Carmel H. Psaila Hon EFIAP Hon FMPS - Liaison Officer

FIAP activities for this time of the year are normally limited to the Biennial Congress, which as you have already been informed, will this time be held in Singapore. In the absence of a Delegation from the Society, we will be officially represented by San Marino`s President Conrad Mularoni to whom we have given our proxy. This will be held from the 22nd to the 28th of August, 2012. * 31st BLACK & WHITE BIENNIAL - SPAIN - RESULTS; Thirty nine countries participated and we have placed 23rd with 126 points. The Gold Medal was won by England with 172 points, with Ireland carrying off the World Cup with 188 points. * Fr Van Gilbergen - Director of the Distinctions Service presented the new Distinction Regulation and application forms. The rules requested for AFIAP and EFIAP distinctions have been modified and published. These can be downloaded from the FIAP Website and become valid as from January 1st 2013.

Members who intend to apply for these distinctions next year are advised to start collecting the necessary data now, since this needs to be vetted by our own FIAP Distinctions Commission. * It is important for members applying for FIAP Distinctions to be in possession of the FIAP PHOTOGRAPHERS CARD before applying for these distinctions. This form has also been revised and is available from FIAP`s website.

Photographic Society of America (PSA)

compiled by Anthony Blackman ESFIAP; Hon FMPS

An overview in over 70 countries. Individual, Club, and Council memberships offer a The Photographic Society of America wide variety of services and activities: (PSA) is a worldwide organization for a monthly magazine; online photo anyone interested in photography. The galleries, image evaluation, study groups, society includes casual shutterbugs, and courses; competitions; an annual serious amateurs, and professional conference; recognition; and discounts photographers. on photography related products and Founded in 1934, PSA has members services.

14 Click International Competition Acceptances Compiled by Lawrence Bonnici

The international acceptances and awards given to members of MPS follow:

Name Country Acceptances Awards

1Medal 11 PI Louis Agius Serbia, USA 18 Hon. 89 C/MP Mentions

Agostino UK 1 PI Baldacchino

Stephen Spain, Wales 29 PI Buhagiar

Johann Bulgaria Debono 1 PI

Raymond Indonesia, Serbia, 57 PI 2 PSA Ribbons Muscat Bulgaria, Spain

Serbia, Croatia, 1 Medal Joseph 48 PI Indonesia, Malaysia, 10 Hon. Pirotta 92 C/MP USA, China, Bulgaria. Mentions

David Sant UK 1 PI

(PI = Projected Images, C/MP = Colour or Monochrome Prints)

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Equal Partners Foundation Experience

by Jane Farrugia

n two separate occasions, three members from the Executive Committee O of the MPS shared their photographic experiences with children and adults attending the Teen Club-Summer 2012 Activities, organised by the Equal Partners Foundation. This is a parent-run, non profit foundation, supporting children and adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. On the 26th of July 2012, Jane Farrugia and Pauline Grech shared their travel and sports projected images. A week later, the children and their helpers had a practical photo shoot with Louis Agius. Both sessions were enjoyed by all present and the MPS members had a wonderful experience. The Executive Committee would like to thank the Equal Partners Foundation for including the Society in their activities and hope that there will be other opportunities for our members to do their share at the Equal Partners Foundation Centre at Msida.

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