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The
annual three-way photographic competition between Saltash,
Ivybridge and Liskeard camera clubs was won by Ivybridge
& District Camera Club in a hard-fought battle recently.
On Monday 22nd of February the three clubs got together
at the Ashtorre Rock Community Centre in Saltash for
the competition which was held in two parts –
Mounted Prints and Digitally Projected Images. The hall
was packed with supporters from all three clubs and
fortunately, as it turned out, visitors from other clubs
too.
By halfway through
the competition Liskeard members were jubilantly sipping
cups of tea and coffee as their digitally projected
images had earned them the lead with 116 points as awarded
by local photographer Richard Moule. Ivybridge at that
stage were closely trailing the other two clubs –
but there was all to play for in the second half with
just four points separating all three clubs.
Sadly, during
the break Richard received a message concerning the
health of a family member and had to rush away but fortunately
for the event he was able to leave his marks and notes
in the capable hands of Sheila Haycox, a visitor from
Exmouth Photo Group. Sheila critiqued the printed section
and expertly discussed the photographs, but using Richard’s
marks, kept the competition balanced.
By the end of
the evening Ivybridge had soared into first place receiving
a total of 232 points, with Saltash second (229 points)
and Liskeard third (202 points).
A very good
evening was had by an interactive and humorous audience
and thanks are due to the excellent hospitality of Saltash
Camera Club and also to judge Richard Moule and to Sheila
Haycox for standing in and critiquing the prints ‘hot
on the run’.
Ivybridge Camera
Club is currently holding its annual photographic exhibition
at the South Brent Old School Gallery and Library. The
event, which runs until the end of March - possibly
extendable to all of April, allows local communities
to see a wide range of images, many of which are often
local scenes. Entry is free, so do come along and see
members’ photographs. Open during Library opening
hours.
Visitors are
always welcome to club meetings and we meet at Bittaford
Community Hall from 7:30 PM, normally on the first,
second and fourth Tuesdays in the month. Our programme,
members’ photographs and much more are all available
elsewhere on this website.
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