The first Open Competition of the season has set a high bar for the year ahead, with a wonderful variety of images entered by both new and long-standing members. Our judge for the evening was Lee Spencer-Fleet from Bristol, who brought insightful critique and encouragement to each entry.
The competition featured both a Print section and a Digital section, with a range of themes and techniques on display, showcasing the creativity and talent of our diverse membership.
Print Section:
- 1st Place: Lion in the Rain by Leslie Holmes
- 2nd Place: Polar Bear on Ice by Leslie Holmes
- 3rd Place: The Girl At Tewkesbury Abbey by Jeff Wilson
Additional awards were given to these works:
- Highly Commended: Hank by Trish Bloodworth EFIAP, BPE1
- Commended: That’s My Line by Jesse Cason AFIAP
- Commended: Lower Fishguard Harbour by Malcolm Marner
Digital Section:
- 1st Place: Stage Security by Annie Blick
- 2nd Place: Kingfisher About to Stun the Fish by Jesse Cason AFIAP
- 3rd Place: The Final Sprint by Allan Jeffcutt
Additional awards were given in this category:
- Highly Commended: A View from the Bridge by Chris Organ
- Highly Commended: Checking His Security Settings by Richard Atkinson
- Commended: Away in Prayer by Jeff Wilson
- Commended: Fox by Leslie Holmes
- Commended: Blue Berg by Kerrin Malone
- Commended: Kittiwake by Leslie Holmes
The diversity of entries truly reflected the wide-ranging interests and skills of our members, from wildlife and landscape photography to striking portraits and action shots.
A special thank you to Lee Spencer-Fleet for her thoughtful and detailed feedback, which was appreciated by all who attended. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their excellent work!