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Frank is a very competent photographer and Judge. He had a hard task ahead of him as there were over 70 images to comment on ! He, however managed to give good constructive comments on how we can improve our photographs and his results were as follows:- (marks out of 20)


MONOCHROME:- (29 entries)

LITTLE STONE NO 2 by Paul Gavin LRPS 20

OUT OF THE BLUE by Jan Mackay 20

CASTLE STEPS by Alice Gosling 20

BLAENAVON PIT HEAD by Rob Winfield 20

PARIS BIKES by Monica Stringer 19

THERMAL POWER by Graham Snowdon 19


CREATIVE:- (14 entries)

BLUE MOON by Paul Gavin LRPS 20

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING by Robert Brisley LRPS DPAGB 19

IN GODS HANDS by Alice Gosling 19


PORTRAIT GROUP 2:- (9 entries)

DIGNITY by John Mitchell 20

THE PICCOLO PLAYER by Jenny Barraclough 19


PORTRAIT GROUP 1:- (11 entries)

DEREK by Paul Gavin LRPS 20

LIVERPOOL SUPORTER by Robert Brisley LRPS DPAGB 20

THE NEW GENERATION MISS HAVISHAM by Melanie Chalk 19


OPEN GROUP 2:- (22 entries)

BREAKFAST TIME by David Collins 20

CLEAN BOWLED by Paul Melia 20 RAY OF SUNSHINE by Jan Mackay 19


OPEN GROUP 1:- (17 entries)

RACING FOR THE LINE by Eve Wilson 20

SMOKE ON by Frank Barraclough 19

IN THE SPOTLIGHT by Trevor Page 19


The above winning photographs, scoring 20 points, can be seen on our website along with our complete programme at www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk

On Monday 3rd November we are hosting a ‘Battle’ of Prints and Digital Images with Gateway and Rye Camera Clubs.This is followed by PRINT COMPETITION NO 2 on 10th November, and on the 17th Dr. PETER BRANDHAM “CACTUS COUNTRY – USA”

One of the top botanists of Kew Gardens takes us on a mission to the USA.

On Thursday 13th we will hold our monthly Audio Visual workshop, where members can learn how to plan a sequence of digital images set to music or documentary, and on Friday 21st November our monthly Practical Evening will be held, when members practice with the Studio Lighting, receive guidance on their cameras and Photoshop, which is an informal evening.

In addition to the above, we now ‘get-together’ at a local location once a month, to photograph various topics with guidance from our more experienced members. These ‘mini outings’ have proved very popular and the next one with be a ‘night photography shoot’.

Meetings are held at the St. Georges Church, Audley Road,. Folkestone (opposite West Station), every Monday commencing at 7.45pm  New members are always welcome and anyone interested in joining, please, ring Jenny Barraclough (Press Officer) 01303 245399 or e mail:  jenny-bar@dsl.pipex.com for further information.