Thursday 1 November 2012

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

1 comment:

  1. Although I was in Scotland and therefore missed the evening, it looks like it was a very good competition. It was great to be able to catch up with the results on the blog, and really encouraging to see so many different members doing so well.

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