THURSDAY 31st March 2022
PDI SET SUBJECT COMPETITION
judged by
Martin Fry FRPS FBPE EFIAP/d2 AV-EFIAP/b APAGB
The PDI set subject for this season was ‘CIRCLES’ and Martin, who is a member of Cheltenham Camera Club, accepted the invitation to judge the 48 images entered into this competition. Martin is no stranger to our club, he visits at least once a season, so very little introduction was needed. Before he began his appraisal he explained what he looks for when judging competition images, subject matter, background and technical ability are the three main areas with contrast, colour and emotion following closely behind.
Martin took his time over commenting on each image which gave us, as members, the opportunity to study each photograph in great detail. His comments were constructive, extremely fair and he ensured that, as it was a set subject, the circle should be the main focus of the image. Four images were awarded commended and three highly commended, the winners were
Division 1
First Place – Reflected Stone Circle – Steve Varman LRPS
Second Place – Spiral to circles – Elizabeth Restall ARPS
Third Place – Rusting Wheels – George Ryske
Division 2
First Place – Counting the Years – Peter Whitfield
Second Place – Spares – David Gamm
Third Place – Marblelous Light – Peter Whitfield