Photo Competition 2021-2
Our photo comp social was held on Friday 4 March at Morley College and was well attended on this occasion – no longer having to observe restrictions we could provide refreshments, savoury items and delicious home-baked cakes made by two of our members, washed down with tea/coffee/juice and wine. We had a good response with 19 members entering photographs – a total of 182 digital images were received across the five categories. We were very pleased that Steve Mepsted, who kindly judged our efforts again, could be with us on this occasion and his valuable comments on each of his chosen finalists and the winning picture were much appreciated – see photos below. Thank you all for having made the event a success. Congratulations to Howard S who was the overall winner of the ‘Maria Lee’ prize with his picture ‘Friends Meeting House, Brigflatts’.
NB: the special subject for 2022/23 competition is ‘Regeneration’ and please remember that only photographs taken during this year (ie Jan – Dec 2022) can be accepted. Happy snapping! Sigrid
The Winning Entries
A: Landscape and Scenery
1st prize – Burgess Park in January, Carole S. 2nd prize – Edinburgh, Mary Jane A. 3rd prize – Reflections, Joy L. Highly Commended – Dunstanburgh, Sue C. Highly Commended – Royal Border Bridge from the Castle, Daphne T-C.
B: Flora and Fauna
1st prize –Isabella Morning, Sue C. 2nd prize – Spring lambs, Howard S. 3rd prize – Bluebells, Elizabeth S. Highly Commended – Scarlett Virginia, Sue H. Highly Commended – Still Life, Mike C.
C: People
1st prize – Nude Cyclists, Carole S. 2nd prize – The two Sues, Daphne T-C. 3rd prize – Baby, mother, grandmother, Christine R. Highly Commended – Not bovered, Carole S. Highly Commended – Shade, Mary Jane A.
D: Architecture and Art
1st prize (and winner of Maria Lee prize) – Friends Meeting House, Brigflatts, Howard S. Second prize – Kew Lights, Linda B. 3rd prize – Friend at Ron Mueck exhibition, Christine R. Highly Commended – Bamburgh Castle in the Mist, Carole S. Highly Commended – Carisbrooke Castle, Terry H.
E: Special Subject – Patterns
1st prize – Lichens on Bark, Barbara L. 2nd prize – Harrowed field patterns, Christine R. 3rd prize – Steel Pyramids, Sigrid B. Highly Commended – Quilt for Jane, Elizabeth S. Highly Commended – Merlin’s Bridge, Sue H.
