Judge Graham Smith ARPS
A big change from last months judge with 36% of the 58 entries achieving top marks (18-20). This was very much in line with Graham’s approach to judging, although his marks were down on last year. As usual the held backs were numerous which meant that John and I earned our money as competition secretaries.
20s
The winner overall was Ruth Calvert – Smith. Ruth is a new member and this was her first and only entry this season called “Bliss”. More a work of art than a photograph, but very much admired by Graham. Well done Ruth, perhaps you could tell us how you achieved the effect.
Joint second went to Max Burns with “Tulip” a beautifully conceived picture, and Martin Tomes with “Tranquility” which Graham felt would be great to see on a dentist’s ceiling to take your mind off the pain.
Other 20s were Martin Tomes again with “Hollyhock”, two from Ian MacWhirter “Female Siskin” and “Paired Common Blue Damselflies”, Ann Nagle with “Fox in the Rough”.
19s
Daisy Kane with “Langur Monkey Guarding Temple”, Ian MacWhirter with “Nestling Albatrosses” and Jane Coward with “Hug a Hound” and “The Swan Man of Bosham”.
Ian had a spectacular competition which has moved him ahead on the leaderboard . Daisy is running second closely followed by Paul, who is obviously going for consistency this season achieving 18’s on all his pictures in this competition.
The next print competition is on the 21st January with the subject “Sport”. From the definition given by Tim, it will be interesting to see what you all produce.