Monthly Competition No. 4
Competitions are an integral part of life in many community organisations. Choral groups, Drama groups, Writers groups, Art groups et al have internal and external competitions but the real benefit is to get feedback on our work, be it sung, acted, written, painted or photographed.
We are all indebted to those more experienced practitioners who give of their time to deliver talks or to critique the work of others. It’s not an easy task. They have to structure their presentation or if judging, recognise the work undertaken by the participants, offer constructive comments about the entries, and motivate participants to continue in their chosen pursuit.
In this post pandemic world such volunteers are lower in number than before so, whatever your type of organisation, please think about how you might contribute.
Last Thursday we were indebted to Eddie Telford from Ayr Photographic Society who judged our 4th Monthly Competition of this season. Eddie thoughtfully provided copies of his notes for everyone and his clear and concise comments were much appreciated by all.
In the Mono Print league Magnolia Circle by Agnes Clark took 1st Place, Black – bellied Plover by David Jones was in 2nd Place, and This Ole House by Stuart Pearson was in 3rd Place.
In the Colour Print League Waxwing In Flight by David Jones took 1st Place, Resting Nile Crocodile by Iain Fleming was in 2nd Place, Hummingbird Hawkmoth also by David Jones was in 3rd Place. Young Enquiring Baboon also by Iain Fleming was Highly Commended. Oceans Edge by Doug Paterson was Commended
In the Projected Digital Image league Racing In The Rain by Graeme Barclay took 1st Place, Roller In Flight by David Jones was in 2nd Place, A Whisper of Blue by Nancy MacArthur and Bo’ness Revival Hill Climb by Ian Pratt were in equal 3rd Place. Anchors Away by Bob Howden, Ringlet Butterfly by David Jones, Unzipped by Elaine Woodford, Pied Kingfisher Tossing Catch by Iain Fleming, Going Home by Ian Pratt, Black Rock In The Milky Way also by Graeme Barclay, and Focused by Gordon McCuaig were all Highly Commended. Elephant Family At Sunset by Iain Fleming, Beecraig Mushrooms and also Costa Barista by Harry Sullivan, Standing out From The Crowd by Gordon McCuaig, Victoria Street and also Gas House by Billy Currie, Fists of Fury by Graeme Barclay, Spots and Stripes by Elaine Woodford, and Covid Test by Martin Harrower were all Commended.
Thursday 20th February
Everyone is invited to bring their camera this week to one of our ever popular Member’s Nights. This week there will some demonstration tables of close-up and still life photography plus the opportunity to try some light painting ! Don’t miss it
Take care, and thanks for looking in.