Critique-Evening, Competition & Battle Reports (2021-22 Season)

Down to: April March February January December November October September

May 2022

31 May: Chairman’s Cup

Judge: Peter Riley
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

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26 May: Battle – Away v. Isle of Thanet

Judge: Paul Parkinson LRPS CPAGB
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

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17 May: Competition: DPI Portfolio

Judge: Chris Shore
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

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04 May: Battle – Away v. Deal

Judge: not recorded
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

April 2022

26 April: Competition – Print Portfolio

Judge: Andy Smith
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

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19 April: Competition – “Boys v. Girls”

Judge: Tony Bentley
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

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12 April: Critique – “Street” and “Open”

Judge: Nick Ryan
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

March 2022

22 March: Battle – Home v. Whitstable

Judge: Paul Parkinson LRPS CPAGB
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

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8 March: Print Critique – “Food” and “Open”

This week’s meeting was a critique evening for Prints with the subject “Food”. There was also an “Open” section. Our judge for the evening was going to be Simon Collins, but unfortunately he couldn’t make it; our grateful thanks to June Sharpe for stepping in at the last minute.

June had an interesting range of ‘food’ items to choose, and awarded first place to “Bread and Cheese” by Steve Roberts. The second place went to Frank Bowman for “My Future” and third was “Explosion of Flavours” by Aliy Fowler.

Highly Commended went to “Bread Stick Swinger” by Frank Bowman, “Farmer’s Market – Funchal” by Steve Kelly, “Have a Lick” by Kim Frewin-Clarke and “Sandwich Deconstructed” by Aliy Fowler.

After the break we had the “Open” section. June gave first place to “Storm Franklin at Herne Bay” by Aliy Fowler. Second was Vicky Glaiser with “Evening Skye”, third place went to “Whitstable Oysters” by Kim Frewin-Clarke.

Highly commended went to “Boat in Stormy Weather” by Lynn Rosenhahn, “Dog Walker Minnis Bay” by Peter Riley, “Long Tailed Tit” by Gareth White, “Sunset at Grove” by Steve Kelly and “Young and Old” by Kim Frewin-Clarke.

February 2022

15 & 22 February 2022: Scavenger Hunt Competition Competition

Judge: Di Long LRPS CPAGB
Results not recorded due to Covid issues

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1 February 2022: Print Panel Competition

This week’s meeting was our Panel Competition for Prints. Our judge for the evening was Panel aficionado Helen Taylor ARPS DPAGB BPE3*.

Helen spent a lot of time on each panel, offering critique and encouragement. She awarded first place to “The Installation and the Inspiration” by Aliy Fowler.

The second place went to Steve Kelly for “Ultimate Frisbee”.

January 2022

18 January 2022: Print Competition – “The Major Trophy” and “Open”

This competition, judged by Kirsty Ralfs ARPS QGP, was a bit special. New to our programme, the Trophy is dedicated to Major, our Treasurer Steve Roberts’ faithful canine companion. Many members knew the little dog and were saddened when he passed away. The “Major” Trophy is therefore a celebratory competition for print images of domestic pets.

In the first half we had the “Open” section, and Kirsty awarded first place to “Looking Across the Lake” by Denise Smith. The second place went to Steve Roberts for “Three Reeds, Two Eyes and a Ripple” and third was “Whoosh ” by Kim Frewin-Clarke.

After the break we had the main event. In a fitting decision, Kirsty gave first place to “Jus’ Chillin’”, an image of Major by Steve Roberts. Second was Aliy Fowler with “Watching the World go by “, third place went to “Wash and Brush Up” by Denise Smith.

December 2021

(No battles, competitions or critique evenings)

November 2021

30 November 2021: Print Critique – “Landscape” and “Open”

This week’s meeting was a critique evening for Prints with the subject “Landscape”. There was also an “Open” section. Our judge for the evening was Suzanne Flood DPAGB.

Suzanne had an interesting range of locations to choose from in the Landscape section, and awarded first place to “Herne Bay Harbour” by Eileen Wilkinson. The second place went to Denise Smith for “Sundown Across the Lake” and third was “Reflected Glory” by Aliy Fowler.

After the break we had the “Open” section. Suzanne gave first place to “Herne Bay Sailing Club” by Eileen Wilkinson. Second was Steve Roberts with “Go With The Flow”, third place went to “Midnight Blue” by Eileen Wilkinson.

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02 November 2021: DPI Critique – “Emotions” and “Open”

This week’s meeting was a critique evening for DPIs with the subject “Emotions”. There was also an “Open” section. Our judge for the evening was Zoe Garnham-Archer.

Zoe had wide range of emotions to choose from, and awarded first place to “Somewhat Dejected” by Aliy Fowler. The second place went to Tim Chung for “Fun in the Sun” and third was “Weary” by Rob Dickson.

Zoe awarded highly commended to “Emotionless” by Peter Riley, and commended to “I want to be Alone” by Vicky Glaiser and “Sadness, Blue Skies Turn Grey” by Gareth White.

The “Open” section of the evening took place after the break. Zoe was faced with four images that she felt all deserved first place. However, pressed to choose, she gave first place to “Dreaming of his Youth” by Volker Jottkandt. Second was Gareth White with “Grey Squirrel Drinking “, third place went to “Damselfly” by Steve Kelly, and very highly commended went to Denise Smith’s “Sand Patterns”.

Zoe awarded highly commended to “Letterbox Framing” by Steve Roberts; and commended to “Discussing the Performance” by Peter Riley, and “Offering Rest” by Denise Smith.

October 2021

26 October 2021: Battle – Home v. Faversham

We had our first battle of the season tonight against Faversham & District Camera Club. Each club had to provide 10 prints and 10 DPIs. Our judges for the evening were Chris Shore FRPS MPAGB EFIAP BPE5* and Helen Taylor ARPS DPAGB BPE3*.

We ran the prints first, which Chris judged. Herne Bay had two 20s – “One Lone Fishing Boat” by Denise Smith and “Peddling the Rules” by Clare Edmonds. Aliy Fowler scored 19 with “Path to the Jetty”. Altogether, Herne Bay scored 169 points to Faversham’s 177½ .

After the break Helen judged the DPIs. This time Herne Bay scored one 20 – “Majestic Barn Owl” by Gareth White – and one 19 – “Eye Contact” by Steve Kelly. Herne Bay scored 165 points to Faversham’s 181.

Overall, Faversham won 358½ points to Herne Bay’s 334. Well done to Faversham and we look forward to meeting them again next year.

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12 October 2021: Print Critique – “Isolated Object” and “Open”

This week’s meeting was a critique evening for prints with a subject of “Isolated Object”. There was also an “Open” section. Our judge for the evening was Alan Lomakin CPAGB BPE3* AFIAP, who was visiting us for the first time.

From the wide range of imaginative interpretations of the theme, Alan awarded first place to “Beached” by Steve Roberts. The second and third places went to Denise Smith for “One Lone Fishing Boat” and “Just One Left” respectively.

Alan also awarded highly commended to “Helm Crag” by David Hopper, and “Isolated at Sea” by Clare Edmonds.

The “Open” section of the evening took place after the break. Alan gave first place to “Gimmer Crag Shrouded in Mist” by Steve Roberts. Second place was Denise Smith with “The Weir”, and third place went to “Grass Fan” by Volker Jottkandt.

Alan also awarded highly commended to Steve Roberts’ “Time Passes”.

September 2021

21 September 2021: Competition – Summer Trophy

Pleased to see member numbers creeping back up, we had a good selection of entries for our Summer Trophy. These are images taken during our summer break. Chris Shore FRPS MPAGB EFIAP BPE5* and Helen Taylor ARPS DPAGB BPE3* were our judges for the evening.

Chris provided a critique for the DPIs, which were for the member-chosen subject of “Blot on the Landscape”. The winner of this section was Peter Riley with “Wind Turbines, Forts and the Setting Sun”. Second, was “They’re Inching Closer and Closer” by Gareth White, and “Castleton Cement Works Raises a Finger to the National Park” by Steve Roberts was third.

Chris gave Highly Commended to “Beach Detritus” by Eileen Wilkinson, “Blot Under Construction” by Steve Kelly, “New Type of Skyline Against Old City Skyline” by Frank Bowman, and “Scaffolding and Tarpaulin, Oxburgh Hall” by Vicky Glaiser.

After the break, Helen provided the critique for the Open section, which was for prints. She awarded first place to “Path to the Jetty” by Aliy Fowler. Second was “Eye Contact” by Steve Kelly and Bob Dudman was third with “Seasalter Sunset”.

Helen gave Highly Commended to “Captive Crowned Crane, Colchester Zoo” by Peter Riley.