Merit 2

The club thanks John Haines for being our judge for the evening.

Monochrome Prints (Novice)	1st	Resting on the Job	John McNaughton
	2nd	Handle	Ann Galbraith
	3rd	Dog Patrol	Allan Giles

Highly Commended: On Yonder Hill - Tony Davis
Commended: On Time - John McNaughton

Monochrome Prints (Advanced)	1st	Light Shower	Chris Durant
	2nd	Street Cafes	Tom Swallow
	3rd	Scottish Icon	Tom Swallow

Highly Commended: No More Day Trips - Chris Durant
Commended: Skylight View - Gary Allkins, The Bridge - Gary Allkins

Colour Prints (Novice)	1st	Rapefield in Rugeley	Tony Bullock
	2nd	Hollybank No 3	John McNaughton
	3rd	Laura	Brian Halls

Highly Commended: Spider on the Gorse - Tony Davis
Commended: Before the Beak - Allan Giles, Blackpool Rock - Tony Davis

Colour Prints (Advanced)	1st	The Bowman	Gary Allkins
	2nd	Seascape	Andy Askey
	3rd	Striking Light	Gary Allkins

Highly Commended: Solitude - David Galbraith
Commended: Exposed Roots and Tree - Andy Askey, Late Booking - Chris Durant

Digital (Novice)	1st	Red Fox Tony says the image was taken on Cannock Chase and he took dog biscuits to bribe the fox!	Tony Davis The judge said, "I would have called this 'Portrait of a Red Fox' The lighting is stupendous. Cracking catch lights in the eyes. A one off shot. There is space for the fox to move into. Very well executed."
	2nd	Parliament by Night	John McNaughton The judge said, " Well done. Not really at night - more like twilight. The subtle cloud detail has helped. I love the spray light from the lamps and the reflections. Well done."
	3rd	Duck Airways	Allan Giles The judge said, " I've no idea whether this has been put together or it is as you have seen it! The ribbon needs toning down bit it is good to see a different input in photography."

Highly Commended: The Virgin Mist - John McNaughton, Summer Flower - Ann Galbraith
Commended: Shutters - Joy Owen

Digital (Advanced)	1st	Westonbirt	Rich Marsden The judge said, " The photographer has done a superb job. There is almost a 3D effect. The water drop makes the picture even more interesting."
	2nd	Old Lady of Rhodes	Chris Durant The judge said, "Lovely quality in the skin tones.The dark clothing does not compete with the face."
	3rd	Nixon Watch	Jason Osborne The judge said, "Lovely. Delicate reflections. The lighting and angles have been handled well. I would rather not have had the word in the bottom right corner otherwise superb."

Highly Commended: Farm Tracks - David Galbraith
Commended: Derwent - Graham Garbett, Arboretum Boathouse - Andy Askey