In advance of our usual format, this year our 23/24 work may be viewed on the PAGB hosted Exhibition System which offers viewing options of a traditional slide show and a dynamic virtual gallery. Click on the link and choose ‘Featured Clubs’ to find us and enjoy! https://ukcpg.co.uk/main.php
Do take a look at our Virtual Exhibition on YouTube put together for us by Alan Colegrave. Just click on the link and enjoy!
Many thanks to Dennis for judging last night’s competitions in a sympathetic and positive way.
The Open competition was won by Judith Gimber with her ‘Call to Prayer’ and her ‘Rosy Pelican Detail’ was second; Avril Candler’s ‘Sharing’ was third. Dennis was very complimentary about all the images and several were highly commended and commended. All the photographs may be seen on Facebook.
Open Winner by Judith Gimber
Landscape: Judith’s ‘Toe in the Water’ claimed the trophy; John Draper’s ‘Misty Glade’ was second and Peter Polkinghorne’s ‘ From the West to the Hill’ third. Once again Dennis was very generous with everything else awarded highly or commended.
Landscape Trophy winner by Judith Gimber
Congratulations to everyone who entered and supported the evening. Once again many thanks to Dennis for his empathetic comments which made for a very pleasant evening.
Next week we are ”at home’ at Century for a members evening about producing images for card-giving occasions.
In the meantime enjoy the week ahead.
What a pleasant way to spend an evening! We had the opportunity to take photos of a potpourri of interesting objects; black velvet, red and white spotted teapot, candlestick and fish, Mr Toad and many more. Cameras, tripods and mobiles kept busy photographing objects from all angles and different lighting.
Thanks to everyone who entered into the fun and for making such an informative and convivial evening.
Next week we are back on Zoom for our Open and Landscape projected competitions which will be judged by Dennis Russ CPAGB LRPS AWPF BPE 1* AFIAP .
Have a good week and enjoy Halloween………
Very many thanks to Roger, a past President of the PAGB, and probably the most distinguished judge we have had for a long time.
Roger gave clear feedback on the large number of mono entries and our open entries.
The Open section was won by John Draper with ‘Extinction Rebellion Demo’; Judith Gimber was second with ‘Long-billed Curlew with Catch; YC Wei was third with ‘Rushing Through the Subway. Peter Polkinghorne’s ‘Skyride’ was highly commended; Godfrey Dyan’s ‘Abraham’s New Dream’ and Mark Buckley-Sharp’s ‘Carnival in Diamonds’ were commended.
The Monochrome Trophy was won by Judith Gimber with ‘Lighting-up Time; ‘Millennium Retail 2 by Barry Sampson was second and YC’s ‘London Eye’ third. John’s ‘Admiring the Vies’ and Judith’s ‘ Lone Skateboarder’ were highly commended; There were four commended by Judith, YC, Judy Buckley-Sharp and Avril Candler.
Winning Mono Image by Judith Gimber
Congratulations to our winners, thanks to everyone who entered and supported the evening and very special thanks to Roger for his informative and helpful critiques.
Next week we are back at Century for a hands-on evening of table-top photography,
In the meantime have a good week and don’t forget to put the clocks back!
