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Tuesday 3rd October the club held its first competition of the season, an ‘open’ competition. There was a large entry: 16
Slides, 28 prints and 30 Electronic Images. The competition was
judged by Anne Gardiner from Ayr Photographic Society. Anne, a very
popular and well qualified judge, gave her comments on all the
images and the club was very pleased to hear her suggestions on how
to improve their work. Slides 1st ‘Rowin’ Boats’ Matt Richmond 2nd ‘Glentrool Reflections’ Rory McAdam 3rd ‘Reflection in the Sand’ Rory McAdam 4th ‘Short of Grass’ Jim Cuthbertson 5th ‘Wendy Cussons’ Ruth Murray Prints 1st ‘Tulips’ Susan Jones 2nd ‘The Red Satchel’ Allan McKeown 3rd ‘After the Rain’ Rory McAdam 4th ‘Splash’ Susan Jones 5th ‘Shore Stump’ Rory McAdam Electronic Imagery
1st ‘Water Hut’ Bob Love (shown above) 2nd ‘Damsel Fly’ Matt Richmond 3rd ‘Bath Time’ Andrew Scott 4th ‘Grasmere’ Shirley Tennant 5th Fountains Abbey’ Stewart McLaren Tuesday 17th October. An ‘Action’ competition was held at the club. There was an entry of 13 Slides, 22 Prints and 31 Digital Images The judge for the competition was Eric Scott C.P.A.G.B. from Kilmarnock and also a member of Kilmarnock Camera Club. Very well qualified to judge and his comments, criticisms and witticisms were much appreciated by the club. The results were as follows: Slides 1st ‘All in a Days work’ Ruth Murray 2nd ‘Tatting’ Matt Richmond 3rd ‘Well Struck’ Neil Campbell 4th ‘Concentration’ Rory McAdam 5th ‘Gee Whiz’ Ruth Murray Prints 1st ‘Quantum Leap’ Shirley Tennant 2nd Drop Off’ Stewart McLaren 3rd ‘In the Forest’ Rory McAdam 4th ‘Catching the Breeze’ Allan McKeown 5th ‘Focus in Colour’ Rory McAdam 5th equal ‘Our Grandpa’ Maisie Tennant Electronic Imagery
1st ‘Turnberry Sea’ Susan Jones (shown above) 2nd ‘Hovering’ Stewart McLaren 3rd ‘Sky High’ Shirley Tennant 4th ‘Into the Pen’ Andrew Scott 5th Water Sports’ Rory McAdam
Tuesday 31st October - a ‘Portrait’competition. The judge for this competition was Mr. Philip Toman. Philip is very well qualified to judge this type of competition as he is a professional photographer, most of his work being portraits, weddings and commercial work around the Ayrshire area and beyond. There was a large entry of 9 slides, 23 prints and 25 Digital images. He commented wisely on all the entries and his verdict was as follows. Slides 1st ‘Davy B’ John Dunn 2nd ‘Clair in Blue’ Neil Campbell 3rd ‘Lyn’ Robert Wright 4th ‘John (in kilt)’ Rory McAdam 5th ‘Susan’ Rory McAdam Prints 1st ‘El Presidente’ Jim McArdle 2nd ‘Chocolate Face’ David Dunn 3rd ‘Highland Andy’ Susan Jones 4th ‘Louise’ Stewart McLaren 5th ‘Jim’ John Dunn Electronic Imagery
1st ‘Heather’ Rory McAdam (shown above) 2nd ‘You looking at Me’ Stewart McLaren 3rd ‘My Girl’ Jim McArdle 4th ‘Snap Happy’ Maisie Tennant 5th My pal Abbie’ Jim McArdle
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Tuesday 28th November ‘The Rotary Competition’. Every Year the Rotary club of Girvan provide a subject and a cup. This year the subject was ‘Boats in Carrick’. All the entries were shown to the Rotary members and then they voted for the winners. There was an entry of 13 slides, 22prints and 26 electronic images. The results were presented by Mr Jim Crawford, Rotary member. Slides 1st ‘Harbour Sunset’ Rory McAdam 2nd ‘Heading Out’ Stan Deans 3rd ‘At Ailsa Craig’ Matt Ritchmond 4th ‘Lined Up At Maidens’ Neil Campbell 5th ‘Anglers Two’ Robert Wright ‘Prints’ 1st ‘Homeward Bound’ Shirley Tennant 2nd ‘Harbour Reflections’ Maisie Tennant 3rd ‘Canoeing’ Susan Jones 4th ‘Restful Penwhapple’ Rory McAdam 5th ‘Bandstand View’ Susan Jones Electronic Imagery
1st ‘Early Morning at Girvan Harbour’ Stewart McLaren 2nd ‘Clearing the Mouth’ Rory McAdam 3rd ‘Waverly and Ailsa’ Rory McAdam 4th ‘Sleeping Harbour’ Shirley Tennant 5th ‘Busy Harbour’ Bob Love |
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‘Tell a Story’ Competition
Members were asked to tell a story with up to six pictures on one board. There was a large entry and it was judged by Mr. John McGinnis from Barr. John is a judge we look forward to as his patter keeps us highly amused all night. His comments can bring a smile to the dourest face. The results of the competition were as follows:
1st ‘Annabelle’s First Sitting’ Allan McKeown 2nd ‘To Grow a Cactus’ Neil Campbell 3rd ‘A Duck’s Life’ Shirley Tennant 4th ‘The Badger’ Jim Cuthbertson 5th ‘The Final Splash’ Maisie Tennant.
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December 5th was also the birthday of one of our younger members, Lyn Cuthbertson, age not given, who was presented with a birthday cake by Tea Convener David Brash. |
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Tuesday 12th December - Novice Competition Judged by Robert Spence Slides 1st 'Bridge at Callander' John Casey 2nd 'Falls of Leny John Casey 3rd 'Loch Voil with Ice John Casey Prints 1st 'Natural Ernest Intelligent Laddie' Maryvoy McClure 2nd 'Stookie' Maryvoy McClure 3rd 'Golfers Dream John Casey 4th 'Cocktail Hour' Maryvoy McClure 5th 'Zell-Am-See' Bryce McQuiston Electronic Imagery 1st 'Training's' Over Jean Ewing 2nd 'Lady Bird' Maryvoy McClure 3rd 'Reversed Communicator' Maryvoy McClure
Tuesday 12th December - Monochrome Print Competition Judged by Robert Spence 1st 'Mull o' Galloway' Allan McKeown 2nd 'Showing it's Age' Stewart McLaren 3rd 'Industrial Architecture' Rory McAdam 4th 'Culzean' Stewart McLaren 5th 'Loch Lomond Shore' Allan McKeown
Tuesday 12th December - Print Competition 1st 'Golden Glow Rory McAdam 2nd '6.30 Arrival' Sue Jones 3rd 'Morning at Culzean Stewart McLaren 4th 'Lantic Bay' Stewart Mclarem 5th 'Corbeire Lighthouse' Maisie Tennant
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January 16th 'Slide Audio Visual' Competition Judged by Steve Lynn 35mm Slide Single Projector 1st 'Lakeland Memories' John Dunn 2nd 'Llandudno and Beyond' Neil Campbell 3rd 'Carshaw to Dalry' Neil Campbell 4th 'Picturesque Portpatrick' Stan Deans 5th 'A Walk Along the Shore' John Dunn
35mm Slide Dual Projector 1st 'Why do I like Birds' Matt Richmond 2nd 'Down on the Farm' Matt Richmond |
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Tuesday 23rd January - an ‘Open Competition’ Judged by Mr. Ian Davidson AGAGB. Ian is president of Townend camera club and lives in Irvine. Ian, a very popular judge with our club, would not tell us how long he has been involved in photography but admitted he has been judging for more than 20 years and is now on the SPF judging list. This makes him very highly qualified to judge our competitions. After much commenting and giving of advice, the following was his decision. Slides 1st ‘Blue Flower’ Andrew Scott 2nd ‘Peggy’s Cove’ Rory McAdam 3rd ‘Natures Colours’ Neil Campbell 4th ‘Early Evening Light’ Matt Richmond 5th ‘Sunshine and Clouds’ John Dunn ‘Prints’ 1st ‘Autumn Flow’ Alan McKeown 2nd ‘Stinchar Valley ‘Rory Mcadam 3rd ‘Solar Cycle’ Alan McKeowen 4th ‘Geranium’ Alan McKeown 5th ‘Fountains Abbey’ Stewart McLaren Electronic Imagery
1st ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’ Andrew Scott 2nd ‘Eilean Donan Castle’ Bob Love 3rd ‘Ring Swinger’ Shirley Tennant 4th ‘Parrot Flight’ Shirley Tennant 5th ‘Rainbow Beach’ Rory McAdam
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Interclub Battle with Cumnock Judged by John McEwan Results Girvan 449 - Cumnock 489 |
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Tuesday 13th February ‘Blairquhan’ Judged by Sir Patrick Hunter-Blair of Blairquhan. Blairquhan Estate is a most beautiful part of the river Girvan valley. A large entry 17 Slides, 16 Prints and 20 Digital Images were submitted, so many fine pictures, slides and images were seen. Sir Patrick was very complimentary on all the entries and his decision was as follows.
Slides 1st ‘Frozen Falls’ Lyn Cuthbertson 2nd ‘The Linn’ Jim Cuthbertson 3rd ‘Blairquhan Greenhouse’ Jim Cuthbertson 4th ‘Blairquhan Loch’ Robert Wright 5th ‘Castle View’ Lyn Cuthbertson ‘Prints’ 1st ‘Patience’ Shirley Tennant 2nd ‘River Walk in Winter ‘Rory Mcadam 3rd ‘Castle Panorama’ Andrew Scott 4th ‘Blairquhan Castle’ Maisie Tennant 5th ‘Blairquhan Greenhouse’ Maisie Tennant
Electronic Imagery
1st ‘Through the Foliage’ Shirley Tennant 2nd ‘Imagination’ Jim McArdle 3rd ‘Fishing Hut Reflections’ Lyn Cuthbertson 4th ‘Perfect Winters Morning’ Stewart McLaren 4th Equal ‘Blairquhan River Scene’ Rory McAdam 5th ‘Blairquhan Castle’ John Dunn
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Tuesday 20th February ‘Wildlife and Natural History’ There was a large entry of 9 Slides, 20 prints and 22 Electronic Images. The results, Judged by Mr. Stuart Strachan who is President of Kilmaurs Camera Club and is an expert wildlife photographer was very well suited to judging a competition such as this. His comments and explanations of his own method of wildlife photography were greatly appreciated by the club were as follows: Slides 1st ‘Water Lily’ by Neil Campbell 2nd ‘Chestnut’ John dunn 3rd ‘Hybrid Tea’ John Dunn 3rd Equal ‘Butterfly on Chives’ Ruth Murray 4th ‘Robin’ Stan Deans 5th ‘Flower’ John Dunn Prints 1st Two’s Company Alan McKeown 2nd ‘Wings’ Susan Jones 2nd Equal ‘Bluetit’ Andrew Scott 3rd ‘Seagull’ Shirley Tennant 3rd Equal ‘Flying Greenfinch’ Andrew Scott 4th ‘Lilium’ Neil Campbell 5th ‘Snowdrop’ Allan McKeown
Electronic Imagery
1st ‘Ink Cap’ Kevin Connelly 2nd ‘Reflected Duck’ Andrew Scott 3rd ‘Caterpillar’ Kevin Connelly’ 4th ‘Bursting Bud’ Andrew Scott 5th ‘Fly Agaric’ Kevin Connelly
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The club held it’s inter club battle with Stranraer Camera Club. The judge was Roy Smith from Ayr. Roy, a member of Ayr Photographic society, gave an interesting, entertaining and critical commentary on all the slides and prints. 10 members from Stranraer were present and a very enjoyable evening was had by all. 10 Slides and 20 prints were submitted from each club The results were - Slides Stranraer 155 points Girvan 158 points. Prints Stranraer 322 points Girvan 309 points. The highest marked Slide was ‘G2 steam Up’ (Stranraer) with 20 points. The highest marked print was ‘Killantringan’ (Stranraer) with 20 points. This left Stranraer the winners by 10 points
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A digital audio visual competition for slide shows made up from digital images accompanied with music and sounds and shown from a laptop and digital projector.
15 shows were entered. A panel of judges was made up from club members who were not participating in the competition - Susan Jones, Jim Cuthbertson and Matt Richmond.
Their verdict was as follows: 1st ‘Light Fantastic’ Shirley Tennant 2nd ‘Our Coast’ Rory McAdam 3rd ‘Equis’ Shirley Tennant 3rd equal ‘Whitby’ Shirley Tennant 5th ‘Carrick Highlights’ Maisie Tennant
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‘Atmosphere’
There was an entry of 8 Slides, 21 prints and 25 Electronic Images. The entries were judged by Mr Ged Connelly who is a well known natural history photographer and a member of Girvan Camera Club made a grand job of judging the competition. His comments were greatly appreciated by the club and were as follows. Slides 1st ‘Poor and Smokey’ Ruth Murray 2nd ‘Murley Watters’ Rory McAdam 3rd ‘Derwent at Dusk’ John Dunn 4th ‘Sun Goes Down’ Neil Campbell 5th ‘Evening Breakers’ Neil Campbell
Prints 1st ‘Water Colours’ Susan Jones 2nd ‘Elements’ Susan Jones 3rd ‘Philadelphian Smoke’ Shirley Tennant 4th ‘Deer in the Mist’ Andrew Scott 5th ‘Sky at Night’ Allan McKeown
Electronic Imagery
1st ‘Ailsa Craig Sunset’ Stewart McLaren 2nd ‘Sky Blaze’ Shirley Tennant 3rd ‘Early Morning at Pinwhapple’ Stewart McLaren 4th ‘Maidens Morning’ John Dunn 5th ‘Golden Sunset’ Susan Jones
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Tuesday 20th March - a club ‘Knockout’ competition for prints
Many fine prints were seen and a most enjoyable evening was had by all
Prints were displayed in pairs and the members were asked to vote for the better of the two prints. The winning print then went forward to the next round and the loser was eliminated. Eventually after much hilarity, comments and enthusiastic waving of hands a final winner was chosen.
The winner was ‘Greenan Castle Sunset’ by Susan Jones.
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Tuesday 27th March - the club held its annual exhibition and prize giving.
The evening was very well attended, refreshments were served, all the winning prints were on display and all the winning slides and slideshows were projected. |
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The prizes were presented by Mrs Sylvia Wright
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Club Championship Results The championship is awarded to the author gaining the highest points total over all internal competitions. 1st Rory McAdam 71 points 2nd Shirley Tennant 59 points 3rd Susan Jones 37 points |
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