Allan Squires has heard that he has been awarded an ADPS (Associate of the Disabled Photographers Society) to go with his AWPF. His panel was 15 photographs of paint sculptures. Allan described himself as being “well chuffed”.
Archive for November, 2013
Allan Squires gets his ADPS
Friday, 29 November 2013 11:11
Gwynfa Win the 2013 Stanley Chell
Sunday, 24 November 2013 10:01
We can now confirm that, for the second consecutive year, Gwynfa won the Stanley Chell Competition. This report by Heidi Stewart.
STANLEY CHELL – 2013 – Judge: Martin Fry
Well, Gwynfa does it again… Scores were: Gwynfa 69, Inn Focus 68, Llanelli and Towy Valley both 67.
Gwynfa’s winning images were: The Old Iron Works by Gwynfryn Jones (16), When I’m 64 by Lynda Beynon (16), Skye Perspectives by Leigh Woolford (19) and Emperor Dragonfly at Dawn by Alec Stewart (18).
The winner of the Hans Hoyer Trophy for Best Monochrome Print went to Tredegar with ‘Faith‘ by Lynford Hallet. The winner of the Glyn John Trophy for Best Colour Print went to Swansea with ‘Praying‘ by Jason Chapman. The winner of the Glan and Mair Trophy for Best Landscape Print went to Bridgend with ‘Estuary Evening‘ by Alan Jenkinson **. The winner of the Doris Chell Memorial Trophy for Best Image went to Inn Focus Group with ‘Erupting‘ by Phil Morgan **. There were only two 20′s given out which went to Bridgend and Inn Focus Group (see ** above).
A very exciting last round in which the winning spot could have gone to quite a number of clubs but Gwynfa just pipped it with Alec’s image of the Emperor Dragonfly at Dawn.
Big thanks to Aberdare Camera Club for hosting the event and putting on yet another entertaining afternoon and amazing buffet. The home made mince pies were lush! (You can take the girl out of Cardiff. Ed.)
Thanks to Heidi for the report and Allan Squires for the photograph.
Val in ‘Outdoor Photographer’
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 13:11
Val Shepherd has been selected as one of the runners-up in the Creative Compositions competition in Outdoor Photography magazine (Edition 173, out next week). The shot, which can be seen below, is the type that Val really enjoys taking, involving colour, texture, & pattern in wood. Well done Val! We hope the old man isn’t too jealous…
2013 Rhondda 11 Way Battle Goes to the Vale
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 11:31
On Tuesday 19th December at 7.3pm Rhondda hosted their annual 11 sided battle which was watched by a good crowd who enjoyed the usual warm welcome and fine hospitality of RCC. The battle was won by The Vale PS with Rhondda and Western Valley hot on their heels. Gwynfa finished 5 points off the pace in joint 4th place along with Cynon Isaf.
Our entries were: Check Mate by Alec Stewart (16), Criccieth Castle by Allan Squires (15), Born to Ride by Rob Beynon (17), Skye Perspectives by Leigh Woolford (19), Late Night Takeaway by Leigh Parsons (19) and Bible Reading by Margot Rowlands (16).
The judge was Peter Weaver LRPS, CPAGB, APAGB of Bristol.
Competition Catch Up
Saturday, 09 November 2013 15:48
Since we got back after the summer break, the following members have won competitions:
September Open – Gwynfryn Jones for ‘The Old Ironworks’. Presented by judge Vince Penticost.
October Open – Alan Shepherd for ‘The Veteran’. Presented by judge Gareth Martin.
The Colour DPI Challenge – Nick Jenkins for ‘The Dales Barn’. Presentation by Gareth Martin on bahalf of judge Hywel Harris. (Nick was absent on the night of the competition).
The Monochrome Print Challenge for the The Colin Williams Trophy – Leigh Woolford for ‘The Singing Horse’. Presented by judge Dave Russell.
