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!
We hosted this third round match in which we were against Buckingham CC, Oxford PS and Watford CC. Steven Galvin, Marlow CC judged the evening with considered commentaries.
Sadly for us we will not be seen at the final (except for the starred competition). Good luck to the finalist clubs and all the best for the future.
Next week we are ‘at home’ at Century for our Monochrome and Open print competitions which will be judged by Martin Patten, Watford CC.
In the meantime, have a good week.
Another interesting and informative evening with show and tell discussions of members’ images. This informal format is a great way to help us all to improve, encourage and explore in a risk-free environment. The evening was led by Mark so we had the benefit of a ‘judge’ without the judgements! We saw images that were declared ‘not for competition’ by the photographer, images that had been criticised in recent competitions and lots of work in progress. Overall, a very valuable and enjoyable evening.
Come Up No. 8 – a not for competition picture!
Thanks to everyone who participated and special thanks to Mark for leading the evening.
Next week we are back on Zoom when we host a Rosebowl round.
In the meantime, stay warm and have a good Valentine’s Day!
Many thanks to Steven LePrevost from Guernsey who judged our competitions last night. Steven’s erudite critiques, delivered in such a kindly manner, made for a very informative and enjoyable evening.
In the Open competition John Draper triumphed taking first, second and third places with ‘Victorian Tearoom’, ‘St. Michael’s Mount’ and ‘The Eye’ respectively – hearty congratulations John. Highly commended were ‘At Sunrise’ by Avril Candler, ‘Error-Winter Lights’ by Trevor Alexander, ‘Eruption’ and ‘Mecidiye Mosque Evening’ by Mark Buckley-Sharp and ‘Lone Skater’ by Judith Gimber. ‘Light Walkway’ by Judy Buckley-Sharp and ‘Seagulls Soaring’ by Leo Firman were commended.
Open Projected Winner by John Draper
Annual Sets of up to 8 Images: this competition challenges us to develop a themed or sequenced set of images which give extra dimensions to our work. The judge comments on the individual images whilst considering the effectiveness of the set as a whole.
This year the Trophy and congratulations go to Avril Candler’s ‘Growing Up’ – from new born elephant to fun-loving ‘teenager’! Mark Buckley-Sharp’s ‘Paddington Trees’ was second and Judith Gimber’s ‘Flamingos Preening’, third. Peter Polkinghorne’s ‘South West Coast Path Devon was highly commended.
Sets Trophy Winner
Thanks to everyone who entered one or both competitions and very special thanks to Stephen for his detailed and complimentary reviews of our work. Thanks too, to everyone who came along to support the evening.
Next week we are ‘at home’ at Century for an informal members’ evening.
Have a good week as we fly through February!
Competition images my be viewed on Facebook.
