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.

With his usual wit and humour he passed on many hints and tips for our members in his comments.

The winners (out of 20 Points) of each section were as follows:-

OPEN SUBJECT:-

Novice:-  (5 entries)

Upon reflection by Jan Mackay       20 

Keeping a lookout by David Connell      19

Tranquillity by Eilleen Frankland        19  

Intermediate:  (14 entries)

The archway  by John Mitchell         20

Millionaires view Scotland by Charles White   20 

Zillertal narrow gage railway Austria by M.J. Francis   20    

The nave Canterbury Cathedral by Len Fry   19    

Dinan port Brittany by Monica Stringer          19 
 

Advanced:-  (16 entries)

Ten sheep & a fence by Trevor Page     20

Nostalgia bu Melanie Chalk    20   

Behind the blue door by David Hughes    20    

Alium buds by Sue Cowell      19

Nymphaea by Fay Meek      19

Lowry snow slide by Brian Weatherley       19

Alien out of Eden by Owen Eastwick      19

PORTRAITS:-  

Novice:-  (2 entries)

Boys Toys  by Ann Shorter       20

Adam and his new friend by David Connell   20  

Intermediate:- (5 entries)

The Chinaman by Chris Willis   20

  Smile by David Collins    20        

Advanced:-   (10 entries)

Friendly Wave by Marie-Laure Stone DPAGB BPE1* 20

Anthony & Michelle by Sue Cowell   20

Victor by Paul Gavin LRPS      19 
 
 

The above winners photographs can be viewed on our website, at www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk. where you can find further information about our club. 
 

In the past weeks we have had lectures from DAVE ROLF & VIC SHARRETT “OUR WAY WITH ANIMALS”  Two local experts showing us their way with photographs from Port Lympne,  and ROBERT CANIS ARPS “THE FIELD TECHNIQUES OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY” A nature photographer of high regard returned to inspire us. 

In addition to our weekly meetings, we have a Practical Evening once a month where members can practice with the studio lighting. gain assistance from the experienced members and practice with Photoshop.  We also have separate evenings for an audio visual workshop.  In addition we meet monthly for a ‘mini outing’ to various local venues to take photographs of different aspects of photography.

Our meeting on 3rd November will be a Battle with Gateway (Dover), Rye and ourselves, which should prove to be an interesting evening.   It is always good to see other clubs work, followed by the 2nd Print Competition of the season on 10th November. 

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. 

We have so far had several interesting evenings including audio visuals  and a digital tutorial. 

Sometimes one particular evening may not suit a new member as we, naturally have to cater for all aspects of photography, so we do encourage any potential new members to come along for several weeks before deciding whether to join us or not, they will then see the variety of interesting evenings we have to offer. 

So if you have come along to one evening and found it not to your interest, do please come again and maybe next time it will be more interesting for you. 

Our first digital image competition of the season was judged by Mrs Bea Auger DPAGB. Bea is a new judge to our club but is a very experienced photographer and she gave us some constructive comments on our entries, and her results were as follows (points out of 20) :- 
 

CREATIVE:-

(14 entries)  A MOMENT OF INDECISION  by   Alice Gosling 20

                  LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY  by   Eve Wilson  20

                  RED CURTAIN  by   Paul Gavin LRPS   19

                  DREAMING  <WBR>by   Bob Brisley LRPS   19 
 

OPEN GROUP 1:-

(17 entries)  RUSTING AWAY  by   John Mitchell   20

                  BACK STREET CAMBRIDGE  by   Arthur Bailey 20

                  SHIRES  by   Bett Boreham    19

PORTRAIT GROUP 1

(11 Entries)  LEE  by   Fay Meek     20

                  DICKENSIAN CHARACTER  by   Bob Brisley LRPS DPAGB  20

                  CHALK FACES  by   Sue Cowell    19

 
 

OPEN GROUP 2:-   

(24 Entries_  SNOW BUNTING  by   Graham Snowdon  20

                  SWALLOWTAIL  by   Monica Stringer   20

                  THROUGH THE LIGHT  by   Louise Rogers  20

                  CHILDREN AT PLAY  by   Mike Connell  19 
 

PORTRAIT GROUP 2:-

(9 Entries_  CHARLIE CHAPLIN  by   Carole Harvey  20

                  THE BANDSMAN  by   Jenny Barraclough  19 
 

As the numbers of entries above show, the digital age is well and truly upon us now, We now only have one entry per member per group, as it was becoming a mammoth task for the judge with two entries per member, as it is. 75 images to comment on in one evening is rather a lot for the judge.  Due to this we have transferred the monochrome section to the Print Competition night! 

In addition to our Monday meetings we have a monthly Audio Visual Group Practical Evening where members can come and learn more about making Audio Visuals using Pictures to Exe,  and a monthly Practical evening, where members come along and are given the opportunity to practice with our studio lighting and enjoy a more informal evening of photography. 

The 6th October ROBERT CANIS ARPS will be presenting “THE FIELD TECHNIQUES OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY” 
A nature photographer of high regard. Followed by our First Print Competiton of the season on the 13th October. 

Visit our web site at www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk where you can see all the above winners photographs and more information about our club. 

Our meetings are held at the St. Georges Church, Audley Road,, Folkestone (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@dsl.pipex.com