Month 4 Competition – Judge – Ben Pike

The fourth of our 6 Open- Themed Competitions.  Entries close one week before the competition.  We have two sections – a Print section and a Digital section.  All entries to be submitted using PhotoEntry.

GEORGE DELLAR and PRESIDENT’S TROPHY COMPETITIONS – Judge Nick Akers

20George Dellar Trophy
1. Held annually.
2. Image to be taken within Cambridgeshire (including Peterborough).
3. Images should feature one, or a combination of, a Landscape, Building or Landmark, People or
Events within the county.
4. The features must be easily identifiable.
5. DPI images only, not previously entered in any internal competition.
6. Maximum of 2 entries.
7. The location of capture must be entered in the “Entry Reference” box of PhotoEntry.
8. Only the highest scoring image from each member is counted toward the final scores.
9. Only one image is to be awarded the maximum of 10 points, to ensure that there is a clear winner.

President’s Challenge Trophy
1. Held annually – this year the President’s theme is “Shadows”
2. Digital images only, not previously entered in any internal competition.
3. Maximum of 2 entries.
4. Only the highest scoring image from each member is counted toward the final scores.
5. Only one image is to be awarded the maximum of 10 points, to ensure that there is a clear winner.

Quartet Competition – Judge David Steel

The quartet competition is a panel competition on any theme.

1. DPI and Prints.
2. Entries should consist of a panel of 4 separate images on a common theme and are judged as a panel, NOT individual images.
3. DPI’s should be submitted as a single digital file and the 4 images should be clearly distinguishable.
Prints can be on any number of mounts e.g. 4 images on 1 mount, or 4 separate mounts, or 2 mounts with 2 prints on each.
4. Maximum of 2 entries, not previously used in any internal competition.
5. Only the highest scoring image from each member is counted toward the final scores.
6. Only one image is to be awarded the maximum of 10 points, to ensure that there is a clear winner.

Talk by Gary Dean

What are the Chances? – the Pros and Cons of Nature Travel Photography
In this presentation Gary will discuss the kit  and general settings he uses for his nature photography. His go to workflow from capture to final print. He will tell us how he goes about planning a trip, managing expectations and what he calls his ‘wish list pyramid’. The talk will be illustrated with  photos from his trip in February 2025 to Uganda and  will also include some multimedia audio visual presentations. Gary’s prints of African Wildlife will be available to view and discuss with him on the night.

 

Seascapes and Landscapes – KEVIN PIGNEY

kevin pigney – SEASCAPES & LANDSCAPES

We are excited to have included this talk on our Programme.  Not only does Kevin show us some of his amazing seascape and landscape photography, but he also shows us how to prepare for a shoot, and explains the kit required, using filters, his camera techniques and exposure and focus blending.

One to look forward to!

Month 3 Competition – Judge Penny Reeves

The third of our 6 Open- Themed Competitions.  Entries close one week before the competition.  We have two sections – a Print section and a Digital section.  All entries to be submitted using PhotoEntry.

Talk by Tom Lane – Creative Elements and Street Photography

Tom Lane will entertain us for the evening.  Tom, will talk about “creative elements” in his photography and then for the second half of the evening will discuss his street photography.   This will include Photoshop tuition, so please bring a notepad and pen if you would like to take notes.

A huge thank you to Tom for covering the whole evening as Tony was unable to deliver his planned talk.

 

Knock Out Challenge

A fun evening where members’ images are displayed in pairs on the screen with an audience vote for the image which goes through to the next round.  We will then invite members to talk about the images they have presented.

Committee will be available on this evening to give advice to anyone who is unsure of the rules of the Quartet and George Dellar competitions or needs help with an entry.