Catalogue of Talks

Mark Buckley-Sharp ARPS CPAGB APAGB

Judy Buckley-Sharp LRPS CPAGB APAGB

Most of our talks are on the geography, history and culture of Turkey, based on extensive research and illustrated by photographs taken during our numerous visits to Istanbul, Cappadocia (central region), and Lykia (SW region). While we hope that all the images in our talks reflect the skills we have learnt, only talk ‘H’ is primarily a presentation and discussion of individual photographs.

Catalogue

A

A1: 60min

Istanbul.    [1]

A tour round the old city.

 

A2: 40min

The Bosphorus, End to End

A trip with an emphasis on geography, history and culture

 

Projected

A1/A2 may be booked individually for shorter meetings

See the Poster for A (PDF, 95K)

 

 

 

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B

B1: 60min

Istanbul.    [2]

The newer city alongside older sites

 

B2: 40min

Topkapi Palace

An in-depth tour around the palace of the Ottoman sultans

 

Projected

B1/B2 may be booked individually for shorter meetings

See the Poster for B (PDF, 65K) 

 

 

 

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C

60+40min

Cappadocia, Poetry in Rocks

Towns, villages, rock architecture, and where to go in this amazing area in central Turkey

 

Projected

 

See the Poster for C (PDF, 103K)

 

 

 

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D

D1: 60min

Taste of Cappadocia

The trip includes a balloon ride, other features of the national park, and the journey to Konya.

 

D2: 40min

Konya to the Coast

From Konya to the Turkish Lake District, and on to the south-west coast at Akyaka.

 

Projected

(talk cannot be split) 

See the Poster for D (PDF, 95K)

 

 

 

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E

60+40min

Lykia - Visiting the Past Today

A selection of historic sites set in the context of current villages and towns in SW Turkey

 

Projected

 

See the Poster for E (PDF, 76K)

 

 

 

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F

60+40min

Lykia - Land of Mountains

A long-distance tour emphasising the mountains of Lykia rising from the narrow coastal strip, including the world-unique Chimaera site, and the remote Girdev basin.

 

Projected

 

See the Poster for F (PDF, 82K)

 

 

 

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G

G1: 60min

Istanbul    [3]

Some sites on the tourist trail, and some which are not.

 

G2: 40min

Bazaars and Shopping

Visit the Spice Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, and the crowded streets in between.

 

Projected

G1/G2 may be booked individually for shorter meetings

See the Poster for G (PDF, 114K)

 

 

 

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H

60+40min

Our Journey Through Printing

We talk about making prints, using our own as examples. We progress from neg/pos and reversal darkroom work to current digital printing. Prints are shown to illustrate and discuss various aspects of print making, including composition, colour, retouching, and mounting. Originally designed as a workshop for a small number of beginner/intermediate photographers, this talk is now usually given as a larger group presentation.

 

Prints

 

See the Poster for H (PDF, 120K)

 

 

 

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J

J1: 60min

Preparing Digital Images for Projection - for Authors

A description, with demonstrations on sample images, of the complete workflow required to take master image files through to the correct specification for projection, including submission to Club and external events.

 

J2: 40min

Projecting Digital Images - for Clubs

A discussion of the equipment required for Projected Digital Images, and how to set it up for good quality projection.

 

 

 

Talks J1 and J2 are part of Mark’s ongoing advice on projected digital images, based on his work on standards for the Photographic Alliance, and his ARPS dissertation. Links:
PAGB Technical Standards
ARPS Dissertation

A CD with material from the members’ private section of the Harrow Camera Club website will be supplied, for ongoing Club use.

 

J3: 40min

Colour Management

Why colour management is needed in your workflow; how it works; and how to use it.

 

J4: 40min

Download & Store

How to download images to your computer; and how to set up a storage and backup strategy.

 

J5: 40min

First Steps

What simple image processing is usually required for every image.

 

J6: 20min

Including Video

How presentations are given with static images, and how that can be extended to include video clips.

 

J series:

 

Other training workshops can be designed and presented to your specification.

 

Projected

These workshops may be booked by individual topic

(No Posters for J)

 

 

 

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K

60min

“There be Dragons”

Around the coast of Lycia from Fethiye to Olympos; the Chimaera site, and back over spectacular mountains, concluding with a visit to Santa Claus.
(Material extracted from from talks F and E and suitable for a shorter meeting.)

 

Projected

 

See the Poster for K (PDF, 79K)

 

 

 

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L

L1: 60min

Istanbul    [4]

(In preparation. Expected to include Ortakoy, Uskudar, Archeology Museum, Arts & Crafts Museum, Little Hagia Sophia, Restaurants, and other topics.) Book this talk and we will make sure it is ready for you.

 

L2: 40m

“Fun Fare”

Ramazan is a fun time in Istanbul. Views of the preparations and festivities, including video clips.

 

Projected

L1/L2 may be booked individually for shorter meetings

See the Poster for L (awaited)

 

 

 

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Booking Arrangements

PAGB Affiliated Photographic Clubs

Other Organisations

Follow the standard procedure (see PAGB Handbook or your Federation Yearbook).

The cost is at the PAGB standard expenses rates. Up to 45p/mile for travel, £6 for depreciation, and the cost of any materials used.

There is no fee for any talk.

We have no restrictions on days of the week, and will travel anywhere within CACC, or accessible distances to other Federations.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Our expenses will be agreed at the time of booking: 45p/mile for travel, and the cost of administration, depreciation and materials. Our talks are not run as a business, and we do not charge any fee for our time.

                        How to contact us ---->

Telephone:          020 8907 5874
E-mail:              Mark Buckley-Sharp
                        Judy Buckley-Sharp

 

Equipment Requirements for Projected Digital Talks

We Provide

You Provide

Projector; computer; sound (talks J6, L2) backup CD.

Projector stand/table, with power supply lead (2 x 13A)

The display size will usually be on a square screen, 768x768 pixels, so that the projector is merely set further back than for the usual 1024x768 pixels format. We have files to set up the alignment.

Screen (1:1 square)
If your Club/organisation has digital projection facilities, then these should be available on-site as backup.

Display materials - prints, maps, books, objects

Tables for display materials - approx 4m run, or 1.5m with easel space to show up to 8 prints.

 

Equipment Requirements for Print Talk (H)

We Provide

You Provide

Prints

Print easel wide enough for print pairs

 

Tables or display stand to lay out some prints for discussion in the interval.