Wednesday, December 20, 2017

CHRISTMAS PARTY

It was good to see that this year's party was more of a religious theme. It was impossible to recreate the Nativity the committee was going to invite external judges to represent the three wise men, but we could not think of any that suited the role, and we did not have a baby to place in the manger (glad you didn't ask, Andy?).

We did however, manage to recreate some miracles with Lin playing the part of Jesus, (we are nothing if not a equal opportunities club) by feeding the 50ish with loaves or in our case rolls and fishes & chippies and Manna from Heaven or Wallies.

The rest of us did our bit by turning Wine and/or Lager into water.  

The meal gave me the chance to ask Gordon how you work out the correct balance between too big in the frame and too much negative space, thinking I might require a doctorate in Pure Mathematics or need to know Einstein's theory of relativity, or make a phone call to Stephen Hawkins. He said I will just explain, he opened up his serviette, blew his nose open it put it away and said you just know, and hope the judge agrees with you.

He then turned his attention to auctioning off the unopened drink, causing one married couple to bid against each other, sparking a domestic.
 Mandy claimed to have people bidding on the phone, although I think she was on the phone to her Spanish contacts to see if it was worth buying now or waiting to they moved out there.

Soon it was time to go and wish each other a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our newly appointed official photographer unfortunately could not make it, so I have posted a picture of him below.
   

Sunday, December 10, 2017

FUN PRINT COMPETITION

It was too good an opportunity to miss, when Lin asked what the prizes should be for the competition, I quickly raised my hand (well actually both hands) for Maltesers. Well they are Janet's favourites and as I have not got her Christmas present yet I thought if I could get on the winning team it would save me going out Christmas Eve for her present.
My expectations rose when I saw Eric & John at the first table with no one with them, knowing they were on the winning side for the last 3 years I quickly joined them, elbowing several people out of the way first.
My confidence did not last very long as once again the rules were changed for the competition, well it does keep us on our toes. 
We also seemed to have people coming in off the street with a chance to get warm and the possibility of leaving with a box of chocolates. 
The prints were split into four piles one for each table, giving up I volunteered to help Lin.  
The competition started with Gordon & Dave sharing the judging duties. Dave has obviously got great respect for Gordon's judging skills  and soon morphed into him declaring everything was too big in the frame, while Gordon seemed obsessed with black mounts with white edges, something that has been playing on his mind for thirty odd years and he has been waiting for his revenge.
The winning team was B, thanks to one of my prints giving them maximum points I thought they might show their appreciation with each team member giving up 3 or 4 of their Maltesers so that I might present Janet with something on Christmas Day, so back to panic buying just when I thought everything was organised.
Good to see Richard,Joe & Alf victorious again so soon after their Safari win


THE USUAL SUSPECTS

Saturday, November 25, 2017

NOVEMBER MONTHLY PDI

(TRIPTYCH)

JUDGE.

 Mike Fuller

PRELIM.

1st Rock, Paper Scissors
by Sue Waterman


2nd Barrier In Love
by Rana Chakraboty 

3rd Sailing 
By Linda Brien

H.C. Marrakech Doors
by Sue Waterman

INTERMEDIATE

1st Catch
by Martyn Addison-Smith

2nd Flash Dancer
by Alf Ellis

3rd The Dogs
by Martyn Addison-Smith

H.C. Spring Blossoms
by Paul Vine

ADVANCED

1st Cromer Pier
by Mandy Deer

2nd Reflections
by Dave Wilcox

3rd Lammergeiers
by Gordon Bramham

H.C. Street Lights
by John Knight

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

SAFARI 2017

WINNING IMAGES

WINNING TEAM

ALF ELLIS, JOE TRAVASSO & RICHARD SAVILLE













BEST IMAGE

BY 

ALF ELLIS

The Judges presenting Alf with his certificate for best image
(I don't know why they picked that one)



Thursday, November 9, 2017

NOVEMBER 2017 MONTHLY PRINT

WINNING IMAGES

ADVANCED

Judges

Richard Saville, Bob Brabner & David Lund

1st Zuu
by Dave Wilcox

2nd Two Old Boys
by Dave Wilcox

3rd Alnwick Castle
by Kevin Sykes

H.C. Beware of The Bogeyman
by Dave Wilcox

H.C. Crissy Fields
by Dave WIlcox


INTERMEDIATE

JUDGES
Dave Wilcox, Joe Travasso & Andy Brett


1st Turn To Eat
by Martyn Addison-Smith

2nd Looking For The Signal
by Eric Morley

3rd Misty Hills Silhouette
by Martyn Addison-Smith


PRELIMINARY


JUDGES
Dave Wilcox, Joe Travasso & Andy Brett

1st Water Buffalo
by Sue Waterman

2nd Can't Find The Needle
by Sue Waterman

3rd Dacia
by Sue Waterman

Saturday, November 4, 2017

LANE STILL LIFE TROPHY

WINNING IMAGES

1st Hot Toddy
by Sue Waterman

2nd All My Gourds
by Andy Laing

3rd Lone Wolf
by Jeff Oliver


H.C. The Owl & The Pussy Cat
by Linda Brien

H.C. Twisted Beater
by Martyn Addison-Smith



METRE CUP 2017

WINNING IMAGES

1st Green Veined White
by Brian Clark

2nd Norfolk Hawker
by Brian Clark



3rd Common Bonnet
by Gordon Bramham


H.C. Swallowtail on Thistle
by Gordon Bramham

H.C. Fleecy Milkcap
by Gordon Bramham

H.C. Four Candles?
by John Hastings

H.C. Skipper
by Brian Clark