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Folkestone Camera Club meeting - 12 January 2009

Posted by editor on Jan 15, 2009 - 02:00 AM
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FOLKESTONE CAMERA CLUB MEETING - 12 January 2009

Report by Jenny Barraclough

Our 3rd Print competition of the season was judged by Dr Peter Lewis who was called in to judge at the last minute due to our booked judge being unable to attend, for which we are very grateful. Peter, being a very experienced photographer and judge, passed on his tips and comments and his results (marks out of 20) were as follows:-

Novice:-
(6 entries)

Dammed fly by Chris Willis 20
Underneath the arches by Jan MacKay 18

Novice Portraits

(1 entry)

Adam by David Connell 20

Intermediate:-
(13 entries)

The old corn market by John Mitchell 20
Surfing a winter storm by Roy Dixon 20
Sunset at Camber by Les Waters 19

Intermediate Portraits:-
(4 entries)

Kirsten by David Collins 20
Train driver by Mike Connell 19

Advanced:-
(16 entries)

Autumn lament by Paul Gavin LRPS 20
Looking at you looking at me by Brian Weatherley 20
Where’s the monitor by Melanie Chalk 20

Advanced Portraits:-
(10 entries)

Dave by Paul Gavin LRPS 20
Kate by Sue Cowell 19
Iban elder Borneo by Marie-Laure Stone DPAGB BPE1* 19

Visit our website www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk where you can view these winning photographs, plus many more, and where you can also view our full programme

On 12th January we had a Hebridean Journey presented by Heather Willis, Landscape and Natural History photographer Heather took us on a scenic journey that also included aspects of local culture.

On the 19th January we hold our Nigel Winter Trophy Audio Visual competition and on the 26th the 4th Digital Image Competition of the season will be held.

On Saturday 28th February, we will be hosting an Audio Visual workshop, where members and members from other clubs will enjoy a full day of audio visual advice and tips.

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.

www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk.