Season 2017 - 2018 competitions

Competitions are open to club members only

  • Themed Competition - Projected - "Worms Eye View"

    Thursday, 12 October, 2017
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    • The Low Down on Fungi
      by Kevin Burton

      First

    • Dig for Britain
      by Kevin Burton

      Second

    • Tug of War
      by Bernard Beech

      Third

    Very highly commended
    I Wonder What that One Smells Like by David Graham, Magpie and Entrails by John Coe, The Collector by Bernard Beech, Phew That Was Close by Jane Clewes
    Highly commended
    Branching Out by Babs Robinson, They Said My Flight Was Cancelled by Denise Kendall, Worm Sunbathing by Bernard Beech, Not Much Mushroom On Here by Babs Robinson, Early Purple Orchids by Paul Matthews
    Commended
    Blackbird by John Coe, Uurgh! A Worm! by Margaret Rushton, Keep Your Head Down by Joseph Tate, Bait by Clare Beech, Cow Parsley and Clouds by Mary Emery

  • Open Competition - Projected Black & White/Mono/Infra Red

    Thursday, 19 October, 2017
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    • Winter Trees
      by Tony Cartwright

      First

    • Giraffe To Do That
      by Kevin Burton

      Second

    • The Joker
      by Adam Geary

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Teamwork by Clare Beech, Swimming Pool Steps & Water by David Graham, Goth by Ray Baddeley
    Highly commended
    A Fine Moustache by Bernard Beech, Splash by Cliff Hughes, Takeoff by Cliff Hughes
    Commended
    Black Pig Morris Dancer by Paul Matthews, Reflections by Margaret Rushton, The Stairwell by Tony Cartwright

  • Open Competition Black & White/Mono/Infra Red - Print

    Thursday, 2 November, 2017
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    • Magpie Mine
      by Cliff Hughes

      First

    • Sammy
      by Adam Geary

      Second

    • Scott Harris
      by Adam Geary

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Llanddwyn Island by Cliff Hughes, Harbour Scene by Bernard Beech, Juvenile Red Deer by Yvonne St Cyr
    Highly commended
    Wasdale by Sue George, Old Barn At Wildboarclough by Cliff Hughes, Winter in the Peak District by Adam Geary
    Commended
    The Saggar Maker's Tea Cup by Ray Baddeley, Still Waiting For His True Love by Adam Geary, Derwentwater by Cliff Hughes

  • Themed Competition - Print - "Seasons"

    Thursday, 16 November, 2017
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    • Autumn Colours at Ramshaw Rocks
      by Adam Geary

      First

    • Mountain Hare in Winter Coat
      by John Coe

      Second

    • Autumn Mist
      by Bernard Beech

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Snow on the Beach by Bernard Beech, Copse in Winter by Tony Cartwright, Autumn Turned Full Circle by Kevin Burton
    Highly commended
    Autumn At The Barracks by Cliff Hughes, Okeover Autumn by Ray Baddeley, Ptarmigan on Wintery Peak by John Coe
    Commended
    Autumn Glory by Cliff Hughes, Preparing For a New Season by Kevin Burton

  • Macro Competition - Projected

    Thursday, 7 December, 2017
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    • Red Eyed Tree Frog
      by Adam Geary

      First

    • Blue Banded Damsel Fly (Male)
      by John Emery

      Second

    • Frosty Leaves
      by Paul Matthews

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Lavatera by Yvonne St. Cyr, Swallowtail Feeding by Paul Matthews, Mating Bluetailed Damselflies by Paul Matthews, Bluebells by Paul Matthews
    Highly commended
    Common Spotted Orchids by Yvonne St. Cyr, New Caledonian Crested Gecko by Adam Geary, Common Tree Frog by Adam Geary, Frost On Acer Leaves by Tony Cartwright, Emerald Damsel Flies by Yvonne St. Cyr
    Commended
    Scorpion Fly by Clare Beech, Sensor Cleaning,Please Take Seriously by Kevin Burton, Red Sea Anemone Fish by Alan Jones

  • "Major" Competition - Projected - Landscape

    Thursday, 4 January, 2018
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    • Misty Morning
      by Bernard Beech

      First

    • Moody Mow Cop
      by Kevin Burton

      Second

    • A View From Ramshaw Rocks
      by Cliff Hughes

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Rays of Autumn by Paul Matthews, Moorland Barn by Paul Matthews, Etosha Landscape by John Coe,
    Highly commended
    Brass Monkeys by Bernard Beech, Early Morning Walk by Yvonne St.Cyr, Hillside Coppice by Clare Beech
    Commended
    Autumn by Paul Matthews, Alton Tree Tops by Kevin Burton, Sunset on Aviemore by John Coe, Isolated in the Moorlands by Sue George, The House On The Hill by Yvonne St.Cyr

  • "Major" Competition - Print - Natural History

    Thursday, 18 January, 2018
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    • Red Grouse Calling
      by John Coe

      First

    • Great White Egret
      by Ken Tate

      Second

    • Fallen Fungi
      by Kevin Burton

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Brown Pelican Taking Off by Ken Tate, Frost and Fungi by Kevin Burton, Tri-colored Heron with Fish by Ken Tate
    Highly commended
    Great Crested Grebe with Chick by Yvonne St.Cyr, Juvenile Red Deer by Yvonne St.Cyr, Reddish Egret Feeding by Ken Tate, Rabbit Listening by Yvonne St.Cyr, Two Day Old Grey Seal Pup - Donna Nook by David Graham
    Commended
    Dipper with Lavae & Playful Lion Brothers by John Coe, Robin - Brockholes by Doreen Graham, Barn Owl in Moonlight & Cormorant on Nest Ledge by David Graham, Common Tern by Yvonne St.Cyr, Badger Foraging by Margaret Rushton, Grey Heron by Chris Sherratt

  • "Major" Competition - Projected - Open

    Thursday, 1 February, 2018
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    • World Champion David Florence
      by Adam Geary

      First

    • Dusky Sunbird on Acacia
      by John Coe

      Second

    • Stag Bellowing
      by Paul Matthews

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Relaxing Grey Seal Pup by John Coe, Rider On The Storm by Cliff Hughes, Common Spotted Orchids by Yvonne St Cyr
    Highly commended
    Luke Hedger by Cliff Hughes, Chambered Nautilus by Kevin Burton, Fading Flowers by Bernard Beech, Heron Eating Frog by Paul Matthews, Play Time's Over by Paul Matthews, Staffordshire Rock by Ray Baddeley
    Commended
    Teamwork by Clare Beech, Hooked by Clare Beech, Waiting by Tony Cartwright, Giraffe to Do That by Kevin Burton, Never Mind The Quality by Ray Baddeley

  • "Major" Competition - Print - Landscape

    Thursday, 15 February, 2018
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    • Ramshaw Rocks
      by Adam Geary

      First

    • Rain Cloud Over Tryfan
      by Cliff Hughes

      Second

    • Grasmere Trees
      by Ray Baddeley

      Third

    Highly commended
    Below Thorpe Cloud by Ray Baddeley, First Boat Out by Cliff Hughes, Lifting Gear by Adam Geary, Red Sky In The Morning by Cliff Hughes
    Commended
    Following Hadrian's Wall by Sue George, Autumn Mist by Bernard Beech, Winter in the Peak District by Adam Geary, Harbour Scene by Bernard Beech

  • "Major" Competition - Projected - Natural History

    Thursday, 1 March, 2018
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    • Kingfisher Feeding His Mate
      by Paul Matthews

      First

    • Lily Beetles Mating
      by Bernard Beech

      Second

    • Fallow Deer in Rain
      by Yvonne St Cyr

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Common Redshank by Babs Robinson, Squirrel by Adam Geary, Grey Seal Pup - Donna Nook by Doreen Graham, American Bald Eagle by Alan Jones
    Highly commended
    Bee on Knapweed by Denise Kendall, Swallowtail Feeding by Paul Matthews, Blue Spotted Stingray by Alan Jones, Elephant Hawk Moth on Cabbage Leaf by David Graham
    Commended
    Butterfly Feeding by Kevin Burton, Tropical Fish by Babs Robinson, Sandwich Tern by Cliff Hughes, Bumble Bee Collecting Pollen by Sue George

  • "Major" Competition - Print - Open

    Thursday, 15 March, 2018
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    • Adult & Juvenile Goshawk
      by John Coe

      First

    • Mountain “Vamp” Hare
      by John Coe

      Second

    • Lyn Crafnant
      by Cliff Hughes

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Summer at Lyme Park by Sue George
    Highly commended
    A Summer Day in June by Tony Cartwright, Free Lunch by Kevin Burton, It’s Mine by Kevin Burton, The Old Door by Tony Cartwright, Magpie Mine by Kevin Burton, Spotted Hyena on Zebra Carcase by John Coe
    Commended
    Arthur Duffor on Arkos Lad by Cliff Hughes, Fountains Abbey by John Saner, Jack “JV” Vincent by Adam Geary, Tough Mudder by Adam Geary, Straining Every Sinew by Ray Baddeley

  • Competition - Print - Best of the Rest

    Thursday, 12 April, 2018
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    • Crummock Water
      by Chris Sherratt

      First

    • Robin Brockholes Bluebell Wood
      by Doreen Graham

      Second

    • Sunrise Over the Twelve Pins
      by Chris Sherratt

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Abbey Cellarium by John Saner, Colours of Autumn by Kath Poole
    Highly commended
    New Zealand White Parrot by Babs Robinson, Otter by Joe Tate
    Commended
    Loch Morlick Misty Sunset by Joe Tate, The Old Door by Tony Cartwright

  • Competition - Projected - Best of the Rest

    Thursday, 12 April, 2018
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    • Vintage Tram
      by Kath Poole

      First

    • American Bald Eagle
      by Alan Jones

      Second

    • Votes For Women
      by Mike Falmer

      Third

    Very highly commended
    Second City Student by Cliff Beardmore, Grey Seal Pup - Donna Nook by Doreen Graham
    Highly commended
    Spinner Dolphins by Alan Jones, Window Reflections by Kath Poole, Under the Front Wheel by Lesley Lomas
    Commended
    Oak Apple by Mike Falmer, Old Time Fun by Mike Falmer, Tranquillity by Doreen Graham

  • Print of the Year and Runner-Up

    Thursday, 26 April, 2018
    Print competition

  • Projected Image of the Year and Runner-Up

    Thursday, 26 April, 2018
    Projected competition

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