Club Meeting, 3 of a Kind Print Competitions - Tuesday 9th April 2019.
On Tuesday 9th April Morpeth Camera Club welcomed Dave Phillips from Hartlepool Photographic and Digital Group to
give us his comments on the entries and to announce the results of this season’s monochrome and colour ‘ Three of a
Kind ’ print competitions. Dave joined the then Hartlepool Photographic Society in 1981, and in 1983 started and ran a
successful business in wedding & portrait photography for the next 25 years. In 1989 he became competition secretary
at his club, a post he still holds today.
Members had been invited to submit panels of three separate colour and monochrome prints on any subject. Prints were
to be judged as sets of three which must have a link or theme to connect them to each other. Each set was to be judged
on tonal uniformity, cropping and mounted in the same manner, and although they must be linked in some way, no one
image should stand out from the others.
Monochrome Print Competition.
Highly Commended awards went to Alistair Cooper for Ultimate Irony, three storytelling images of a war graves cemetery
where German and Jewish soldiers were laid to rest side by side. We Three Kings by Dave Bisset, three statues of ancient
kings in intricate detail and Images within Images of three waterfalls, also by Dave were both highly commended for their
technical strength, quality and composition. Ratho Park by Roseanne Robinson, a panel showing detailed ironwork, rope
and signage was the forth highly commended set.
Fifth place went to Karin Jackson with Sea Coal, patterns which resembled flames in sea coal and sand which the judge
said fitted beautifully together; Churches by Sue Dawson came fourth, for superb tonal quality, lighting and lead in lines
of tiles and lamps. Paul Appleby came third with Portraits from Rajasthan of three children, the judge awarding them for
their softness, intricate detail, tonal quality and first rate presentation. Forest Canopy by Davy Bolam was in second place
with trees shot from directly below the canopy, forming a convergence of branches. These were admired for the leaf detail,
their excellent presentation and printing, and the judge described them as an impact trilogy. The winner of the Three of a
Kind Monochrome Competition was Glyn Trueman with Staircases. Three spiral staircases from three different angles, the
judge said that they hung together superbly as a set, the shapes and designs were first rate as was the printing of the high
key photography, adding that they would look astonishing displayed on a wall.
1st.
Colour Print Competition.
The colour section followed with examples of bark patterns, autumn colours, detailed Hellebores, purple thistles, artworked
doors, beach art and dereliction. Highly Commended awards went to Paul Appleby for Brown Doors, three doors in textured
brown and blue hues, chosen also for its good colour temperature; Posing by Dave Atkinson, three portraits of a girl which
were admired for the superb expressions, body language and a sense of movement; Guillemots by Glyn Trueman in three
stages of landing, the judge loved the way they had been captured and for plumage detail, and finally Sue Dawson with
The Workers, a baker, washer woman and printer at work, the judge had admired it for the use of soft ambient light and
supportive background.
Dave went on to announce his top five selections with fifth place going to Three Small Birds by Glyn Trueman, which he
said was very nicely presented. A nuthatch, reed bunting and a tree creeper, all showed wonderful feather detail and
were well captured. Fourth place went to Paul Appleby with In the Beat of the Wing, a moth approaching, in stages, an
exotic red flower which was admired for being beautifully sharp and had great use of colour. In third place was Davy Bolam
with Into the Vortex, a set of three images of stunning bold abstract blocks. The judge was impressed by the use of superb
computer work, with their great detail and vibrancy; suggesting that viewers spend time to appreciate this impactful trio.
Dave went on to say that it was very difficult to choose between the two sets of prints which would become the first and
second placings. He explained that when he initially receives the entries he will have a quick look through them, noting
mentally the ones which have impact. On a second look through, the ones with impact will stay with him but at this stage
they will not be put in order. Finally he will then select the placings. Eventually it may have to be down to personal choice,
and he added that on this occasion, he would be happy to display all of the six final prints in his home. He awarded second
place to Davy Bolam for Rock Art. Three images of eroded sandstone in colours which the judge described as wonderful,
like a honeycomb in blues and browns and on closer examination there are a multitude of colours to be seen in amazing
detail. He added that the author should not feel disappointed at having been awarded second place because in 90 percent
of cases these images would have won.
First place and the winner of the Three of a Kind Colour section was Sue Dawson with a panel of Cathedral Cloisters which
which he admired for the intricate light and shade which summoned an air of eeriness. With wonderful light on the paving,
together with the delicate intricacy of the roof, he stated that the author had executed the exposure perfectly. Demonstrating
attention to detail and colour, the judge described them as ideal.
1st.
Chairman Mark Harrison thanked Dave for the unenviable task of judging the images and for his kind comments throughout
the evening. All the entries were then exhibited around the room for club members to admire after which coffee was enjoyed.
Steph.
give us his comments on the entries and to announce the results of this season’s monochrome and colour ‘ Three of a
Kind ’ print competitions. Dave joined the then Hartlepool Photographic Society in 1981, and in 1983 started and ran a
successful business in wedding & portrait photography for the next 25 years. In 1989 he became competition secretary
at his club, a post he still holds today.
Members had been invited to submit panels of three separate colour and monochrome prints on any subject. Prints were
to be judged as sets of three which must have a link or theme to connect them to each other. Each set was to be judged
on tonal uniformity, cropping and mounted in the same manner, and although they must be linked in some way, no one
image should stand out from the others.
Monochrome Print Competition.
Highly Commended awards went to Alistair Cooper for Ultimate Irony, three storytelling images of a war graves cemetery
where German and Jewish soldiers were laid to rest side by side. We Three Kings by Dave Bisset, three statues of ancient
kings in intricate detail and Images within Images of three waterfalls, also by Dave were both highly commended for their
technical strength, quality and composition. Ratho Park by Roseanne Robinson, a panel showing detailed ironwork, rope
and signage was the forth highly commended set.
Fifth place went to Karin Jackson with Sea Coal, patterns which resembled flames in sea coal and sand which the judge
said fitted beautifully together; Churches by Sue Dawson came fourth, for superb tonal quality, lighting and lead in lines
of tiles and lamps. Paul Appleby came third with Portraits from Rajasthan of three children, the judge awarding them for
their softness, intricate detail, tonal quality and first rate presentation. Forest Canopy by Davy Bolam was in second place
with trees shot from directly below the canopy, forming a convergence of branches. These were admired for the leaf detail,
their excellent presentation and printing, and the judge described them as an impact trilogy. The winner of the Three of a
Kind Monochrome Competition was Glyn Trueman with Staircases. Three spiral staircases from three different angles, the
judge said that they hung together superbly as a set, the shapes and designs were first rate as was the printing of the high
key photography, adding that they would look astonishing displayed on a wall.
1st.
Colour Print Competition.
The colour section followed with examples of bark patterns, autumn colours, detailed Hellebores, purple thistles, artworked
doors, beach art and dereliction. Highly Commended awards went to Paul Appleby for Brown Doors, three doors in textured
brown and blue hues, chosen also for its good colour temperature; Posing by Dave Atkinson, three portraits of a girl which
were admired for the superb expressions, body language and a sense of movement; Guillemots by Glyn Trueman in three
stages of landing, the judge loved the way they had been captured and for plumage detail, and finally Sue Dawson with
The Workers, a baker, washer woman and printer at work, the judge had admired it for the use of soft ambient light and
supportive background.
Dave went on to announce his top five selections with fifth place going to Three Small Birds by Glyn Trueman, which he
said was very nicely presented. A nuthatch, reed bunting and a tree creeper, all showed wonderful feather detail and
were well captured. Fourth place went to Paul Appleby with In the Beat of the Wing, a moth approaching, in stages, an
exotic red flower which was admired for being beautifully sharp and had great use of colour. In third place was Davy Bolam
with Into the Vortex, a set of three images of stunning bold abstract blocks. The judge was impressed by the use of superb
computer work, with their great detail and vibrancy; suggesting that viewers spend time to appreciate this impactful trio.
Dave went on to say that it was very difficult to choose between the two sets of prints which would become the first and
second placings. He explained that when he initially receives the entries he will have a quick look through them, noting
mentally the ones which have impact. On a second look through, the ones with impact will stay with him but at this stage
they will not be put in order. Finally he will then select the placings. Eventually it may have to be down to personal choice,
and he added that on this occasion, he would be happy to display all of the six final prints in his home. He awarded second
place to Davy Bolam for Rock Art. Three images of eroded sandstone in colours which the judge described as wonderful,
like a honeycomb in blues and browns and on closer examination there are a multitude of colours to be seen in amazing
detail. He added that the author should not feel disappointed at having been awarded second place because in 90 percent
of cases these images would have won.
First place and the winner of the Three of a Kind Colour section was Sue Dawson with a panel of Cathedral Cloisters which
which he admired for the intricate light and shade which summoned an air of eeriness. With wonderful light on the paving,
together with the delicate intricacy of the roof, he stated that the author had executed the exposure perfectly. Demonstrating
attention to detail and colour, the judge described them as ideal.
1st.
Chairman Mark Harrison thanked Dave for the unenviable task of judging the images and for his kind comments throughout
the evening. All the entries were then exhibited around the room for club members to admire after which coffee was enjoyed.
Steph.