PSS News
News March 2009
Poto Clinic
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The
Odysseys
An exhibition on China's exotic landscapes of Inner
Mongolia and Zhang Jia Jie
An exhibition on Chinese landscape painting ? Not quite. But
the pictures on display do look as if they carry with them, the
techniques and brushstrokes of distinguished Chinese painters.
This exhibition on landscape photography on China's two scenic
places showcase photography skills under very different and extreme
weather conditions; harsh winter winds at - 25°C in Inner
Mongolia and scorching heat in Zhang Jia Jie. The photographers
entered terrains and places that were previously unexplored, even
by local photographers of the country. Also included are pictures
on Phoenix Town (a 1,300 year old town) and the Jinshanling Great
Wall.
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Harmony
of Minds Launched on 2
to 14 August 2007, HDB Hub, Toa Payoh.
As Singaporeans, we are exposed to different faiths from a very
early age. We grow up with friends and neighbors of different
religions, enjoy religious holidays and very often celebrate religious
festivals even though they may not be our own, This is a fascinating
aspect of our country we cherish, not just as Singaporeans but
as citizens of the world.
Published by The Photographic Society of Singapore (PSS), the
"Harmony of Minds" highlights selected sayings of 10
main faiths practised in Singapore. These are the Baha'i faith,
Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism,
Taoism and the Zoroastrian faith. Each selected code was illustrated
by a photograph captured by member of PSS. A photographic exhibition
was held inconjunction with the book launched by the President
of Singapore, S R Nathan.
During the launching ceremony, President Nathan presented 10
special editions with his autograph to the company that bought
it at S10,000
The book is now available at major book stalls and PSS, it
will be sold at $50. All the proceed will be donated to The President
Challenge
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Photo
Clinic
The popular Photo Clinic has becomed an integral part of PSS
to help members improve in the art of photography. With the request
from members, we will conduct the photo clinics every Friday from
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. based on One to One consultation.
Members are encouraged to bring in their photos or digital
images in Compact Flash/SD cards or thumb-drives for the session.
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"Eye
on Nature"
Featuring images by SGI President Dr Daisaku Ikeda and
David P C Tay
As part of the on-going celebrations of the (SSA) Singapore
Soka Association's 40th anniversary, SSA will be holding a photograph
exhibition featuring SGI
President Dr Daisaku Ikeda's "Dialogue with Nature"
photograph series, alongside with the photographs of Mr David
Tay, President of the Photographic Society of
Singapore.
Titled "Eye on Nature", this photograph exhibition
will feature 40 pieces of precious photographs taken by two men
whose love for nature is apparent in their art pieces. Besides
being a very good friend of our mentor, Mr David Tay is also presently
SSA's Culture Advisor.
Mr Masagos, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education will
be officiating the opening ceremony. The photo exhibition will
be held from May 20 to 30, @ the SSA Headquarters, Bougainvillea
Room. Viewing hours are from 10am - 8pm daily.
Admission is free.
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PSS
Annual Service Award Nomination
PSS Service Award is to recognize the members
for their contribution to the Society and photographic art. The
following awards are up for nomination. If you have someone in
mind whom you think deserves any of the awards, please write in
or email to the Honorary Secretary with the full name of the nominee,
your contact number as well as a short writeup on his contribution
latest by 20 November 2006.
Service Award
(1 year active service rendered)
Bronze Award
(2 years active service rendered)
Silver Award
(5 years active service rendered)
Gold Award
(10 years active service rendered)
Honorary Fellowship
(Distinguished record and services in photography)
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PSS
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The Society recognises achievements in photography and digital
imaging with the PSS Distinctions. The Licentiateship Distinction
(LPSS) is awarded for competence in practical photography. Associateship
Distinction (APSS) is awarded for a high degree of proficiency
and the demonstration of a high technical and visual competence.
Fellowship Distinction (FPSS) recognises original work and outstanding
ability in a specialist field and is open only to those who have
been awarded the APSS distinction.
The closing dates for Distinction assessments for 2008 are
the last day of April, August and December. The application forms
are readily available at the Society and members may like to seek
the opinion of the instructors during the weekly Friday photo
clinics should you require.
The following members were successful in their application
of the respective distinctions closing August 2008. They shall
use the titles as long as they are paid up member of the Society.
LICENTIATE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE
(entitled to put the title LPSS behind their name)
ASSOCIATE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE
(entitled to put the title APSS behind their name)
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