The LPA PDI interclub was held on Sunday 3rd November at Nettleham with 12 clubs taking part, judged by Steffon Nicholson. We did very well coming second with 151 points with Grimsby gaining first position with 155. The overall scoring was very tight ranging from 155 - 138. I will put the scoresheet on the noticeboard on Wednesday.

Well done to all the authors who took part and a big thank you to all who gave me images to select from.

The final scores from the LPA print battles held on 13th October 2024

COMPETITION ROUND 2 Summer Fun (Digital)

Judge Gary Beaton

The Chairman introduced Gary Beaton to judge round two, “Summer Fun”. Twenty-three members were in attendance hoping that he would

select their photos or give favourable comments. Being new to the area he asked the audience to help him with places that he was not

familiar with.

In the colour section 13 members entered 24 digital images. The judge holding back 10 to view again. Of these images he awarded 18 marks to 3, 19 marks to 3 and 4 images 20 marks. Anthony Rhodes’s “Children’s Summer Fun” and “Saltburn Cliff Tramway”, Ivan Sedgewick “Summer at Summerlea”, Steve Parrish “Bit of a handful”. Selecting Ivan Sedgewick’s “Summer at Summerlea” as the winner.

In the mono section 10 members entered 19 images. The judge heldback 9 images to view again. Of these 18 marks awarded to 4, 19 marks to 2 and 3 images receiving 20 marks. Steve Parrish “Harry”,

Sue Cross “Just dipping our toes in”, Linda Wilkinson “Enjoying the Peace”. Finally selecting Sue Cross “Just dipping our toes in” as the winner.

After viewing his final winning images from the colour and mono section winners, his overall winner was Ivan Sedgewick’s “Summer at Summerlea”.

The Chairman thanked Gary for his difficult task judging both colour and mono images of the members interpretation of Summer Fun. Also, for the useful comments he made on many of the images.

Ivan receiving the monthly Trophy from Gary

COMPETITION 1 - Judge Dianne Seddon

Open print competition

Round 1of the Cliff Espin-Bradley and Emlyn Perret Trophies

The Vice Chairman David Neale introduced Dianne Seddon the judge for this evening’s competition, 20 members were present. Dianne being no stranger to the club as she has judged many competitions in the past as well as doing practical nights with her demonstrations of light photography.

This being an open competition members can submit 4 entries, 2 being colour and 2 mono on any subject the member chooses

In the colour section 13 entrants entered 25 images. Dianne looked at each image and gave constructive comments to how some could be improved. She held back 11 to make her final judgment. After carefully looking at each of these she awarded 18 marks to 4, 19 marks to 5 and 20 marks to Barry Inman “Early morning hunt” Sue Cross “Owzat!!” and Paul Lancaster “Lunch Break”. Finally choosing her winner

Barry Inman’s “Early morning hunt”.

In the Mono section 11 entrants entered 20 images. Dianne held back 5 to make her final judgement. Awarding 18 marks to Steve Dillon “CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK” 19 marks to Robert Fish “Shushi” Mary Fish “Fluffed Up Heron” Paul Lancaster “Perch Rock Lighthouse”. 20 marks to Paul Lancaster “Holy Island Boats” Ivan Sedgewick “You want to argue”. Choosing her winning image. Ivan Sedgewick’s “You want to argue”.

Dianne chose her overall winning image from the colour and mono winners. Barry Inman’s “Early morning hunt”.

Finally making the comment of each time she is asked to judge a competition at the Club, the images improve, especially the mono section.

Barry receiving the Cliff Espin-Bradley Trophy from Dianne