On 9th September we enjoyed a workshop led by Mark Buckley-Sharp about printing our images either for competition or to hang on our walls.  We discussed the merits of various papers, the discipline of sizing prints and getting the best results from our own printers or commercially sources.  Both Peter Polkinghorne and Judith Gimber gave presentations on the virtues (and otherwise) of labs they have used and we had the opportunity to view a selection of print papers and their suitability for subject matter.  In the second half Mark demonstrated how to mount pictures which opened the discussion up to include backing material and mount boards.

Many thanks to Judith, Peter and Mark for an informative evening.   We look forward to seeing lots of prints in future!

16th September:  Projected Open and Nature competitions, judged by Darren Pullman EFIAP/b BPE3* CPAGB from Carshalton.

Open:  first place and congratulations went to John Draper for The Wall’, an imaginative and creative image;  Judith Gimber’s ‘The Detectorist’ was second and ‘Die Another Day’ by Trevor Alexander third.  Highly commended were ‘King of the Hill’ by Avril Candler and ‘Reflections’ by John.  Peter Polkinghorne’s ‘Planet Home’ and ‘Rainy Day Docklands’ were commended.

Open Winner by John Draper

Nature:  the trophy and congratulations went to Avril Candler for ‘One, Two or Both’  a well-photographed gorilla portrait which made the judge smile! Judith Gimber’s ‘Iridescent Hummingbird’ was second and Avril’s ‘Rhino Baby’s Grass-Eating Lesson third.  John Draper’s ‘ Rough Play’ was highly commended;  YC Wei’s ‘Bumble Bee’ and Judith’s ‘Long-Billed Curlew Pair were commended.

Nature Trophy Winner by Avril Candler

Very many thanks to Darren for his considered critiques, delivered in a considerate and helpful manner.  Thanks to everyone who entered and supported the evening. All the images may be viewed on Facebook.

Next week we are back at our Century venue for our inter-club Ron Wake print competition.  We look forward to seeing work from competing clubs.

In the meantime let’s enjoy the ‘summer’ weather!