23rd May: Annual Panel of Prints and Open Print Competitions, judged by Lloyd Moore

Many thanks to Lloyd Moore from Watford Camera Club for judging both competitions last night.

Annual Panel of Prints

Congratulations to Peter Polkinghorne who wins this year’s Panel of Prints with ‘Mostly Mono’ ;  Alan Colegrave was second with ‘ Monochrome Portraits’ and Sanjay Mistry’s ‘One Hour in Mumbai’ third.  Alan’s ‘Colour Portraits’ and Judith Gimber’s ‘Cuban Moments’ were highly commended.  Thanks to everyone who entered panels – very much appreciated.

Mostly Mono Winning Panel by Peter Polkinghorne

Although Lloyd commented that the Panel of Prints competition is a difficult one to judge, his critiques were inciteful, informative and delivered in a kindly manner.

Open Print

Congratulations to Alan Colegrave for his winning print ‘Religious Event, Guatemala’ (image to follow);  Avril Candler’s ‘Towards the End of Autumn’ was second and YC Wei’s ‘Osprey and a Catch’ third;  YC’s ‘A Landscape in China’ and Judith Gimber’s ‘White Water’ were highly commended.   t of tMark Buckley-Sharp’s ‘Mania Mas’ and Avril’s ‘Out of Control’ were commended.

Thanks to everyone who entered the competitions and came along to enjoy the evening.  Special thanks to Lloyd for his judging.

Next week we are back on Zoom for a talk ‘Where I Photograph England’ by Malcolm Hupman.

Have a good week and enjoy the sunshine?!

 

16th May: Talk – Black and White Portraiture by Eileen McCausland LRPS LIPF AIPF

Last night we were treated to a wonderfully enjoyable talk by Eileen.  She is so enthusiastic, honest and generous as she describes her approach to portraiture – the importance of engagement between photographer and sitter whether in studios or not and of course the importance of light.  Eileen’s portraits, taken with window light, are beautiful and when in the studio, makes sure she directs the model to produce emotional and engaging photographs.  Along the way we were given lots of technical and editing tips making for a very informative and helpful evening.

Many thanks to Eileen for an interesting and inspiring evening much appreciated by all.

Next week we are in Hatch End for our annual Panel of Prints competition, plus an Open Print competition, both of which will be judged by Lloyd Moore from Watford Camera Club.

In the meantime enjoy the Spring sunshine (!).

9th May: Open and Set Subject Print Competitions, judged by Amanda Wright

Last night our prints were judged  by Amanda Wright, Ealing and Hampshire House Photographic Society.  We were a very select gathering thanks to holidays, rain, unforeseen and foreseen commitments!  Even the car park was almost empty!  Nevertheless we had a great evening thanks to Amanda’s warm, helpful and informative judging.

Our Set Subject this year was ‘The Elements’ – open to interpretation and creativity.   Congratulations go to Avril Candler for her winning print ‘Textures of Sunrise’ and her second placed ‘Out of Control’. Peter Polkinghorne’s ‘Water (Algarve Pool) was third.  Highly commended were Trevor Alexander’s ‘Give it a Zap’,  Alan Graham’s ‘Sunset Over the Bay’ and YC Wei’s ‘Lake with a Tree’;  YC’s ‘Rapids’ and Barry Sampson’s ‘Elemental Bus’ were commended.  Well done to all.

Set Subject Winning Print by Avril Candler

In the Open competition Avril’s ‘Black Bear Feeding on Clams’ was first, Judith Gimber’s ‘Painted Lady Drinking Nectar’ second and Avril’s ‘Bumble’, third.  YC’ Wei’s ‘Rush Hour’ was highly commended and Peter Polkinghorne’s ‘Barn Dance’,  commended.  Congratulations everyone.  It was definitely Avril’s night!

 

Winning Open Print by Avril Candler

Many thanks to everyone who entered the competitions and those who came to support the evening – those who didn’t missed a good one!

Print images are available to view on Facebook.

Special thanks to Amanda whose critiques were delivered in an informative and kindly way – much appreciated by all.

Next week we look forward to a talk by Eileen McCausland AIPF ARPS on ‘Black and White Portraiture’ – on Zoom.

Here’s hoping Spring (or even early Summer!) will have arrived by then.