Congratulations to Renke Dariusz for his winning image, The Oxford Porter, in the John Hughes Trophy for Black and White Prints, expertly judged by Alan Edwards. A big well done to everyone who participated
there was an exceptional collection of prints!
2nd Place: Marina View by Simon Coates
3rd Place: The Challenge by Michael Bryan
Commended: Baker Street Tube Station by Karen Tillett
Commended: Cradled with Love by Renke Dariusz
Highly Commended: Hanna by Renke Dariusz
Highly Commended: Steps Beyond the Frame by Mike Smith
We’re thrilled to share the results of our 50 Shades of Bray competition! Members were invited to edit three images provided by David Bray in any way they liked. A big congratulations to Warren for winning with his creative entry, “These Rocks Are Uncomfortable.” Well done to all participants—your submissions were truly outstanding!
A heartfelt thanks to David for his thoughtful and detailed comments while judging the competition.
Thinking about joining a local camera club? Come and see what we’re all about!
We’re thrilled to have you join us for an exciting journey of creativity and talent! Wednesday 30th of October saw the 1st stage of the merit competition. This Merit competition is designed to celebrate passion for photography through three engaging stages, each offering unique challenges and opportunities to showcase skills.
Stage 1: Let there be light This exciting evening was a great oppertunity to see photos from some of our newest members. We have some cracking results.
DPI Novice
Joint 2nd
Light Vehicle By Stephen Winterburn
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Napton Windmill By Greg Beeke
1st Place
Guiding Light By Karen Tillett
Print Novice
Joint 3rd
Illumination In The Abyss By Mike Smith
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London On Lights By Ian Maxwell
2nd Place
Lighting The Way By Karen Tillett
1st Place
Bright Spark By Karen Millet
Some amazing photos showcasing unique visions and raw talent. Their ability to capture genuine moments and evoke emotions reminds us that creativity knows no bounds. Each image tells a story, proving that passion and an eye for detail can shine brightly, no matter the experience level.
DPI Experienced
Joint 2nd
Lights From Above By Mark Ellis
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Wicked Witch By Warren Strickland
1st Place
Swiss Puma Night Fire David Bray AFIAP ,CPAGB, ACPE
Print Experienced
Joint 3rd
Dive By Simon Coates
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Shed Seven By Warren Strickland
2nd
Purple Paralax By David Bray David Bray AFIAP ,CPAGB, ACPE
1st
Aurora Over Lofoten By David Bray AFIAP ,CPAGB, ACPE
The journey isn’t over yet, and we’re excited to see what’s next! As we move onto the next two stages, we’ll continue to be amazed by the creativity and innovation from all our participants.
Stage 2: Book Title Will be Judged 15th of January 2025
last night the Gerry Coyle Memorial Competition was judged.
This comepetition was for best print.
Large turn out of 44 prints
A wide variaty of subjects & shooting styles using multiple devices. The club has seen a large surge of mobile phone images in recent seasons. We know dedicate a night to phone photography (more on that later in the season)
Results
Commended
Spooning Leads to Forking by Stephen Farmer
Sunflower Ecstacy by Mark Ellis
Solitude at Baker Stree by Mike Smith
Ice By Simon Coates
Jude By Graeme Webb
Highly Commended
Lonely Riders by Dariusz Renke
Foggintor Quarry, Dartmoor by Andrew SWan – Highly Comm
