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By Jenny Barraclough

The 5th Print competition of the season was held and judged by Tony Catt a very experienced photographer with excellent tips on how we can improve our photography.

 Winners (points our of 20) of each section were as follows:-

OPEN SUBJECT

Novice:- Lazy Sunday afternoon by Jan MacKay 20

(6entries) Utterly fluttery by Sue Dixon 20

At the end of the day by Chris Willis 19

Intermediate:- Gas reload by Maurice Worsley 20

(12 entries) Physalis abstract by John Mitchell 20

Beached by Gill Jefferson 19

Advanced:- Bramble, tyres, & frost by Paul Gavin ARPS 20

(14 entries) Little India Singapore by Keith Radford ARPS 19

Grizzly & Salmon. Knight inlet British Columbia by Ian Stone CPAGB 19

PORTRAITS:-

Novice:- No Entries in this section


Intermediate:- Micah by David Collins 20

(5 entriies)

Advanced:- Lee by Paul Gavin ARPS 20

(8 entries) Budding Mechanic by Marie-Laure Stone DPAGB 19

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

We are now fast approaching the end of our season, with only a few more meetings, Projected Image Competition No. 6, Print Competition No.6, the Peter Heritage (set subject) cup competition, and the St. Aubyn Trophy competition (Landscape Prints),. These meetings and results will then lead to our A.G.M. and Annual Dinner and Awards Night in May.

We have had a very successful season with many new members joining us.

Our programme covers many aspects of photography and we try to suit everyone's taste, age and ability Our motto is ‘We don’t Teach, But You Learn’. Our new season will commence in September, and the Programme will be on our website for viewing from late August.

Our meetings are held at the St. Georges Church, Audley Road, Folkestone (on the corner of Shorncliffe Road, opposite West Station) on Mondays at 7.45pm. New members are always welcome, if interested please phone Mrs Jenny Barraclough (Press Officer) 01303 245399, or e mail jenny-bar@btconnect.com