Monochrome Print Competition Results

On Wednesday 1st December 2021, Dunchurch Photographic Society held their Open Subject Monochrome Print competition at the WI Hall on Southam Road, Dunchurch. The members were playing for the John Hughes Trophy, and they were treated to no less than 38 entries for the 2021/22 season. Any one member was permitted to submit up to three images in accordance with the Society rules. 

The judge for the evening was Paul Nickerson from Corby. It was a very competitive event and represented the strength and depth of the members’ collective photographic efforts in monochrome print media.  There were landscapes, wildlife, still life, transport and human interest amongst the many different subjects that helped to make the task of judging the competition difficult for Paul! 

In all, apart from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed images, there were 7 prints that were Highly Commended, and 8 further prints that were Commended. 

As the Chairman of the Society, I thank all of the members who took part in this extravaganza of monochrome prints, and of course to Paul Nickerson for his fair description and critique of all of our images. Very well done to all of the members who had successful prints on this occasion. 

Keep going Dunchurch, you never cease to amaze me… 

Confirmed Result – 

First place

The Spiv by David Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, Hon.CPE

Second place

Harley Davidson Screaming’ Eagle by David Cunnane

Third place

Deal Pier by Ian Andrew

Highly commended (in alphabetical order)

Arrangement by Rosemary Gibbs, LRPS

Baddesley Clinton by Ken Monk

Boaters’ Retreat by Terry Mann

Braunston by Michael Bryan

Oceanus by David Bray, AFIAP, CPAGB, Hon.CPE

Seat with a View by Ken Monk

The Thames at Night by Mark Ellis

Commended (in alphabetical order)

A Field Roller by Terry Mann

Arcadia by Ian Andrew

Autumn Stroll by David Cunnane

A Window on the Past by Ian Andrew

Night Shift Interlude by David Bray, AFIAP, CPAGB, Hon.CPE

Ohh, What a Corker! by Mark Ellis

Through the Archway by Jean Sutton

Togetherness by David Cunnane

Next week on Wednesday 8th December, Dunchurch Photographic Society presents a recorded lecture about spotting and taking advantage of photographic opportunities. There will also be a presentation about how to go about working towards the initial Credit award distinction at the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. 

Report by David J. Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, Hon.CPE

Chairman.