Nature Competition

On Wednesday 19^th October 2022, Dunchurch Photographic Society hosted their annual Nature competitions, which included a Print and separate Projected Digital Image competition. As often seems to be the case at Dunchurch, the evening was competitive, with a wonderful selection of images on show and reflecting the talent (and patience) of the photographers.

The judge for the evening was from Great Barr, and a welcome return to the Society by John Haines.

In the Print Competition, for the Wally Mills Trophy, the results are as follows –

Commended –

Californian Burrowing Owls by David J. Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, A.CPE

Highly Commended –

Marbled Godwit by David J. Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, A.CPE

3^rd Place –

Angry Female Kingfisher by David Cunnane

2^nd Place –

Snowy Egret by Mark Ellis

1^st Place –

A Good Catch by David Cunnane

After a half time tea break, the competitive action resumed with the Projected Digital Image competition where members were playing for the Toft Trophy. The results were as follows –

Commended –

Robin by Mark Ellis

Black Vulture by Mark Ellis

Highly Commended –

Large White Butterfly Caterpillars by Terry Mann

Crow In Flight by David J. Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, A.CPE

3^rd Place –

2^nd Place –

1^st Place –

Many congratulations to David Cunnane who made a clean sweep of both Nature Competitions in the 2022-23 season.

The Chairman of the Society would like to congratulate all of the participants in the Nature competitions this year where we were treated to some very nice images that represent the wonders of nature in a plethora of different settings. From birds through to insects and elephants… continent by continent. Well done.

And of course, a special thank you to John Haines who oversaw the competitions with some very useful, constructive critique that our members can take on board for future seasons. We look forward to welcoming you to the Society again in the future.

Meeting Report –

David J. Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, A.CPE

Chairman – 2022/23.