Print Judging Feedback – Haydn Bartlett LSWPP LSINWP 27/4/2022

Judging of our Annual Competition entries is in full swing. This week we were pleased to welcome YPU-listed judge Haydn Bartlett who gave his critique and scores on over 70 prints submitted in 4 categories: Nature, Open Monochrome, ‘Scapes and Creative.

Each print was put on the lightbox for viewing and to aid those sat at the back a digital version of the print was displayed on the screen. In addition two of our technically-minded members relayed the digital versions and commentary to members who were watching on Zoom.

Following our custom in recent years Haydn held back the scores for the best work in each category thus helping to maintain the tension until our ‘Oscars’ evening in late June.

The photo shows Carla Lloyd's picture of mating garden chafer beetles as presented in print and digital form, as well as shown on the laptop screen.

HPIC AGM 13/04/22

Out with old in with the new! Last Wednesday saw the election of a new president of the club: Carla Lloyd. Tony Renshaw retired at the end of his two year stint expressing his thanks to the committee for their hard work and support during that period.

The committee welcomed a new member Brian Eastwood, elected as Vice President. Other committee members were re-elected to their previous roles.

When asked how she saw the future of the club over the next two years Carla said in her welcome, that her aim was to build a club that continues to attract new blood to ensure our continued growth. She reminded members that they ARE the club and that the committee exist to be their voice. She encouraged to them to always tell her or the committee about any ideas, improvements, feedback or suggestions they have.

Monthly Challenge – Over the Fence 06/04/22

Tonight saw members bringing in prints for the first time in over 2 years for a monthly challenge.

We were treated to images of animals, rainbows, landscapes, people, cycle races,

aeroplanes, fairground rides and churches to name a few.

Members were invited to look at the prints and then vote on their first, second and

third print which came within the perimeters of 'Over the Fence'.

Prior to the review - a presentation!

Congratulations go to Richard Fulcher on achieving his CPAGB, his certificate was presented by Alan Stopher.

Votes were collated and prints were reviewed by Richard Fulcher and Barbara Sheldrake, who gave a concise and fair review of all the prints.

Then came the results of the votes which were as follows:

1 st Tony Renshaw with 23 points

2 nd Brian Eastwood with 20 points

Joint 3 rd George Fewster and Michael Hey with 18 points

Tony Renshaw - Hellnar Church, Iceland