Our Digital Projected Images competition took place on 12th October 2023. Eddie Telford had travelled over from Ayr to judge the competition for us. Eddie began by telling us that he evaluates three Cs when judging the quality of photographic images: Colour, Context and Composition. Some of Eddie’s work can be seen on his Flikr page:

https://www.flickr.com/people/buddy2010/

There were 66 images altogether, entered by 22 members, and Eddie managed to get through them all exactly on time, giving us plenty of time to discuss the results over tea. Landscape, wildlife and macro shots were popular this year, including many sunsets. There were many high quality images submitted this year, resulting in a lot of high marks. Eddie commented on the composition of each image, pointing out how leading lines and shapes create pleasing triangles. The best landscape images were the ones which included a focal point to draw your eye into the scene. The best wildlife shots were the ones that captured their subject in the act: such as hunting prey or feeding.

The top scorers were (in reverse order):

• 5th place (52 points)
  • Steve Williams
• 4th place (53 points)
  • Jim Innes
• 3rd place (54 points)
  • Malcolm Roberts
  • George Todd
  • Mike Clark
• 2nd place (55 points)
  • Jennifer Davidson
  • Derek Muller
• 1st place (58 points)
  • Joe Fowler

There were many top images:

• Hunting Sparrowhark (Jennifer Davidson) – 20 points
• Woodpecker Feeding (Joe Fowler) – 20 points
• Going to School (Joe Fowler) – 19 points
• Forrest Princess (Joe Fowler) – 19 points
• Hummingbird (Malcolm Roberts) – 19 points
• Brahmana Priest (George Todd) – 19 points
• Happiness looks like THIS (David Muller) – 19 points
• Woodland Nymph Queen (Jennifer Davidson) – 18 points
• Blue Dragonfly (Malcom Roberts) – 18 points
• Fighting for the Lead (George Todd) – 18 points
• European Brown Bear Shaking It (Mike Clark) – 18 points
• X Craft Submarine Last Light (Mike Clark) – 18 points
• White Mountain Hare in the Heather (Mike Clark) – 18 points
• Interior – Sagrada Familia (Steve Williams) – 18 points
• Dawn on the Tron (Jim Innes) – 18 points
• Kite Surfer (Jim Innes) – 18 points
• When Colour Doesn’t Matter (Derek Muller) – 18 points
• Ready to Take On Fuel (Derek Muller) – 18 points

Well done to Joe Fowler for winning with only 2 points short of maximum points. Thank you to Eddie for judging for us. Eddie will be returning to Musselburgh Camera Club on 22nd February 2024 to tell us about “Remember Photography is Fun” and “Around the World in 80 Images“.

On 19th October (this evening!) we have our “Introduction to Photography” session. Don’t forget to bring your 3 mounted prints for the Colour Print Competition.