4th Monthly Competition: Justin Gordon Trophy – Low Light

The combination of an interesting subject and a popular Judge ensured a full complement of Class A and Class B entries in both Mounted Prints and Digitally Projected Image Categories. Our increased membership nicely filled the room and settled down at 7.30 for an enjoyable evening. Justin Gordon was an active and popular member of the Club some ten years ago and served in the office of Treasurer. He has made many friends since, when returning each year to judge the competition for the trophy that he kindly donated.

Justin’s approach to judging is kindly and tempered with evident sympathy for the problems faced by the entrants when faced with a difficult subject. He has been there, done it and is very much on the side of the author as the images come up for critiquing. Unlike many circuit judges who are out night after night, Justin just does this for us once a year and, in consequence, thoroughly enjoys himself. It shows and is contagious, his relaxed and conversational style creating a great atmosphere as the evening progresses.

The format is designed to produce one winner of the trophy and so first the best Print of Class A and Class B are chosen, then the best projected image in both classes. From these Justin then selects his Trophy Winner. Points were individually awarded to all entries as this was combined with the Fourth Monthly Competition for which they were recorded.

The Chairman, Dick Loaring LRPS, thanked Justin for dealing so well with the large entry and the members showed their appreciation in the usual manner. A most interesting and enjoyable meeting with a fine selection of top quality images in all sections..

Dick Loaring LRPS Chairman  

RESULTS:

Justin Gordon Trophy – Light Orbs by Paul Tucker.

Colour Prints A Class

• Three Pronged Attack by Paul Tucker ( 9.5 )
• Light Orbs by Paul Tucker  ( 9.5 )
• Cold Light of Day by Barbara Springall ( 9 )
• Early Morning Mist, Hersey by Martin Sothcott ( 9 )
• Twilight by Campbell MacFarlane ( 9 )
• MSC Splendida by Peter Bridle ( 9 )

Mono Prints A Class

• Twilight Angler by Denis Wavel ( 9.5 )
• Going Home by Barbara Springall ( 9 )
• Midnight at the Oratory by Peter Bridle ( 9 )
• Pool Side at Night by Paul Tucker ( 9 )
• Night Fishing by Bill White ( 9 )
• Morning on the Thames by Campbell MacFarlane ( 9 )
• On Comes the Lights by Harry Bird ( 9 )
• After the Sun Has Gone by Harry Bird ( 9 )

Colour Prints B Class

• Old Shanklin by Karen Lynch ( 9 )
• Fireworks by Tony Lynch ( 9 )

Mono Prints B Class

• St. Micheals Mount by Tony Lynch ( 9.5 )
• Trees by John Roberts ( 9 )

DIGITAL  A & B Class

• Tree at Low Light by Campbell MacFarlane ( 9.5 )
• Lacock Abbey by David Vennings ( 9.5 )
• Yarmouth Pier Twilight by Larry Darby ( 9 )