Category: External Competitions

2021 Inter Federation Competition Results

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 09:05

Below are the Results for the Open and Nature 2021 Inter Federation Competition. Congratulations to the Gwynfa members who had images selected.

Open Results Open Individual Scores
The WPF came joint 9^th with an average of 11.533 points out of a maximum of 15.
Gordon Cook of Swansea Camera Club whose image “A Sign of the Times” which earned a PAGB Ribbon and scored 14 points!

Nature Results Nature Individual Scores
The WPF came joint 10^th with an average of 11.867 points out of a maximum of 15.
Emma Woodhouse of RPC whose image “Fighting Gulls” which earned a PAGB Ribbon and score 15 points and
Susan Carter of Monmouth CC whose image “Grizzly Bear with Salmon” which earned a PAGB Ribbon and scored 14 points and
Neville Thomas of Afan Nedd CC whose image “Vietnamese Mossy Frog” which earned a PAGB Ribbon and scored 14 points!

PAGB Inter-Fed Open & Nature Competitions on Zoom

Wednesday, 02 June 2021 13:34

Congratulations to Leigh Woolford, Gary Welsby, Alan Shepherd, Gwynfryn Jones and Glenn Porter who have all had images selected for the PAGB Inter-Federation Open and Nature competitions which will take place on Sunday 6th June.

The WPF entries are as follows: WPF Open Entries WPF Nature Entries

The PAGB invites all members to watch the live judging via Zoom but anyone who wishes to do so must register in advance by clicking on THIS LINK. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Gwynfryn Jones, Master of Print.

Saturday, 29 May 2021 08:35

Huge congratulations to Gwynfryn Jones who received an acceptance in the 2021 the Master of Print competition with his print “Social Distancing”, see below. We believe Gwynfryn to be the only successful WPF entrant this year.

It is his third acceptance in three years in a competition limited to only 60 acceptances. Well done indeed.

Gwynfa Second in 2021 Ace of Clubs

Monday, 22 February 2021 10:01

Here are the results and award winners from the 2021 Ace of Clubs competition held via zoom on 21st February 2021.

Many congratulations to the winners Tenby who just pipped us into second place. Both clubs are invited to represent the WPF at the ‘virtual Warwick’ National PDI Championships later in the year.

The final results and award winners can be see here and all the individual scores here.

Congratulations go to Lynda Beynon for winning a Ribbon for ‘Newly Emerged Four Spot Chaser’ (see below) and to Leigh Woolford ‘for ‘Isolation No. 2′ being chosen as the favourite image of judge Roger Parry.

The judges were; Colin Harrison FRPS MPAGB FBPE EFIAP/d3; Paul Keene FRPS MPAGB EFIAP/d3 MFIAP and Roger Parry ARPS MPAGB HonPAGB EFIAP EsFIAP.

Vale 7-Way Battle – A Win for Gwynfa

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 10:20

On Friday 5th February, Gwynfa won the 2021 Vale Battle, dropping on 7 points from a possible total of 160. The results were as follows:

Gwynfa (153 points)
Rhondda (150 points)
Pyle & Porthcawl (150 points)
Vale (142 points)
Cwmbran (142 points)
Bridgend (140 points)
Western Valley (140 points)

Thanks to the Vale PS for organising the event and to judge, Harry Gardiner AWPF for his expert critique.

The full scores can be seen here.

Gwynfa Second in both Memorial Competitions

Monday, 18 January 2021 11:38

On Sunday afternoon, Gwynfa finished second in both the colour & mono competitions for the 2021 Covid Memorial Trophies. Congratulations go to Bridgend & District CC for winning the monochrome event and Baglan Bay PS for winning the colour event.

Alan Shepherd achived a Highly Commended for his image ‘Eyes Down’. See below.

Full rsults can be seen in this WPF website post.

2020 RGB Battle – Results. A Gwynfa Win.

Monday, 09 March 2020 09:51

Gwynfa won the 2020 RGB Battle versus Rhondda and Barry. The final scores were Gwynfa (223), Barry (214) and Rhondda (210). The judge was Jenny Hibbert MPAGB, EFIAP/s, AWPF of Bridgend. Our individual scores can be seen below.

Ace of Clubs 2020 – Results

Friday, 21 February 2020 10:15

Please find below the reports from the 2020 Ace of Clubs. Gwynfa finished second and will represent the WPF at Warwick.

Congratulations to Alec Stewart who had his image Banded Demoiselle Pair chosen by judge Ralph Snook as his favourite of the day. You can see it below.

Full results below.

Rounds 1 and 2 Club Scores

Round 1 – Individual Scores

Round 2 – Individual Scores

Final – Club Scores

Final – Individual Scores

The judges were Colin Harrison FRPS MPAGB FBPE EFIAP/d3; Ralph Snook ARPS DPAGB EFIAP/b and Peter Young LRPS CPAGB APAGB AFIAP.

They jointly chose – “Safely over the bar” by Brian Merry of Rhondda CC as the best image overall.

Ralph Snook chose – “Banded Demoiselle Pair” by Alec Stewart of Gwynfa as his personal favourite.

Peter Young chose – “Alone on the Moor” by Jan Sullivan of Tenby as his personal favourite.

Colin Harrison chose – “Graveyard Run” by David Hopes of Bridgend as his personal favourite.