Stroud Camera Club opened its 2025–26 competition season with the first Open Competition, judged by Jay Hallsworth. Jay proved to be an excellent judge, offering clear, constructive, and encouraging feedback. His thoughtful critique struck a balance between recognising strengths and suggesting areas for development, which made the evening both enjoyable and educational for members. 

The competition attracted a wide variety of work, from wildlife and landscape to portraiture, architecture, and creative interpretation. This breadth of subject matter highlighted the talent and diverse interests within the club, giving the judge plenty to consider when making his final choices.

Prints

1st: See No Evil, Speak No Evil – Mick West

2nd: Warrior – Trish Bloodworth EFIAP/B, BPE1

3rd: Looking to the Past – Roger Matthews

Highly Commended: Girl With Violin (Jeff Wilson), Orange’s for Sale (Jeff Wilson)

Commended: Sky Reflected on Glass Table (Richard Atkinson), Standing Out in a Crowd (Richard Atkinson)

Digital Projected Images (DPI)

1st: Stationmaster – Trish Bloodworth EFIAP/B, BPE1

2nd: Touching The Cube, Birmingham – Annie Blick

3rd: Tackle – Mark Halling

Highly Commended: A Quiet Moment (Trish Bloodworth), Tight Rope Walker (Richard Gibbs)

Commended: Last Light (Francis Mridha), Little Owl (Carol Barchou), Greater Spotted Woodpecker Feeding (Malcolm Marner)

Congratulations to all the award winners, and thank you to everyone who entered for helping to make such a strong and varied start to the new season.

All the images can be viewed on our website at the following links:

Prints

Digital