{"id":6271,"date":"2023-02-05T10:46:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T10:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/?p=6271"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:49:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T14:49:10","slug":"meeting-report-25th-january-2023-merit-competition-round-1-shadows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dunchurchps.com\/dps-wp\/2023\/02\/05\/meeting-report-25th-january-2023-merit-competition-round-1-shadows\/","title":{"rendered":"Meeting Report \u2013 25th January 2023 Merit Competition Round 1 \u2013 Shadows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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On Wednesday 25th January 2023, Dunchurch Photographic Society staged the 1st Round of the 2022-23 season Merit Competition, this time, kicking it all off with the subject of \u2018Shadows.\u2019 It was the first round of this epic three-round competition, where members tackle a different set subject in each round. Successful images in each round earn points, whether they were Commended, Highly Commended, Third, Second or First. There are four categories \u2013 the Novice Print section, Novice Projected Image section, Advance Print section and the Advanced Projected Image section. That means, four different champions will be declared by the end of the Merit competition marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have become accustomed to very interesting and competitive evenings at the Society across our varied program of competitions, and this evening was evidence of that. On the subject of \u2018Shadows,\u2019 our members included a range of different photographic styles and subjects which included an emphasis on shadows. Entries embraced the set subject and in some cases, there were very creative pieces and also examples of work with a light hearted intent. It made for a fine show all round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our judge for the evening was John Lewis from Daventry. John gave a constructive and engaging critique of our collective photographic entries across both Print and Projected Image media. Indeed, Dunchurch Photographic Society members can be proud of the fact that John was entertained and impressed by our work. If we can make the judge\u2019s deliberation and decision difficult, then as members, we have done our job. So well done to every one of our members who submitted work for this competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My key thanks as Chairman go to John for being our judge for the evening, and to ALL of our members who entered the competition \u2013 there is no competition without YOU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Results Are In\u2026 And As Follows \u2013
Novice Print \u2013
3rd Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This Is London \u2013 Michael Bryan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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2nd Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Webb Ellis Complete \u2013 Mark Hickman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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1st Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alvis TD21 \u2013 Mark Hickman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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Novice Projected Image \u2013
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Highly Commended \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clown \u2013 Mark Hickman <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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3rd Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shadow Walker \u2013 Graeme Webb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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2nd Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019re Nicked \u2013 Michael Bryan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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1st Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All Screwed Up \u2013 Michael Bryan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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Advanced Print \u2013
Commended \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reaching Out \u2013 Steven Farmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nordfjord Light And Shadow \u2013 David Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, A.CPE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Highly Commended \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mainsail Reach \u2013 Warren Strickland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Doorstep Shadows \u2013 David Cunnane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pause For Thought \u2013 David Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, A.CPE




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Light And Shadow \u2013 David Cunnane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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2nd Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hemispheric Building Valencia \u2013 Mark Ellis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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1st Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One Step Behind \u2013 Mark Ellis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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Advanced Project Image \u2013
Commended \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through The Yew \u2013 Ian Andrew<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ink Cartridge Shadow Puppet \u2013 Mark Ellis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n



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Highly Commended \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walking In The Shadows \u2013 David Cunnane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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3rd Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Empty Barn \u2013 Ian Andrew<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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2nd Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bicycle Shadow \u2013 Mark Ellis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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1st Place \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Me And My Shadow \u2013 David Cunnane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


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Congratulations to all of the photographers who were successful across the four categories for this opening round. There\u2019s still plenty to play for as the marathon continues with Round 2 on Wednesday 8th February\u2026 the subject being \u2018Film Titles\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI feel the need\u2026 the need, for speed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come and have a look at the \u2018stories\u2019 being told in our images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report by David J. Bray AFIAP, CPAGB, A.CPE
Chairman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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