Club Meeting, 3 of a Kind Print Competition - Tuesday 9th April 2024.
On Tuesday 9th April, Morpeth Camera Club welcomed Alan Porrett ARPS DPAGB EFIAP APAGB from Whitley Bay
Photographic Society. Alan had been invited to comment on all entries and announce the results of this seasons’
Three of a Kind Competition. Members had been requested to submit three separate monochrome prints and/or
three separate colour prints illustrating a theme, to be viewed as a panel or set of three.
Alan opened the evening by saying he particularly likes Sets of Three because they add a different dimension to
the usual single-print competitions. Submitting three good prints that connect is a discipline and he was looking
for three prints that jump out to the same extent, showing good composition, whilst retaining scale and uniformity
of tone.
Monochrome Print Section.
He started with the monochrome section which included a bridge, stone carvings, statues, modern architecture,
wood patterns and abstracts. Highly Commended awards went to Sue Dawson with Iron Bridge; from different
viewpoints which were clearly connected, the judge said that the overall symmetry, patterns and detail provided
balance. Chronicles of Stone by Roseanne Robinson, for its graphic representation of stone carvings with good
use of light and shadows. To Dave Bisset for Seaham Figures; Tommy, The Coxswain and the Mining Brothers
were captured well with concentration on the figures which all related to each other.
Fifth place was awarded to Glyn Trueman with Inside the Word whose abstract and graphic shapes, lines and
curves were all different but related to each other. Karin Jackson was given fourth place with Plank; of similar
wooden knots and grain patterns which were strongly related, was well printed and provided a good panel of
prints. Third Place went to Davy Bolam with Knots, Natural Beauty Marks. The judge said that he appreciated
the well placed knots and patterns in all three prints, which had been printed on a rough textured paper. Paul
Appleby with Volcanic Mud Pool was awarded second place; the flying mud was captured well and was regarded
as fascinating and unique.
The judge went on to announce the winner of the Monochrome Section of Three of a Kind to be Peter Downs with
Gaza – The Aftermath. Three abstract images which the judge said evoked eeriness, were slightly disturbing which
created the effect of unsettlement. Together with superb printing using gentle tones, Alan said that it had provoked
an emotional response.
Monochrome Print 1st Place Panel - Gaza, the Aftermath.
Colour Print Section
The colour section followed which included trios of Scotney Castle, fitness fanatics, peeling paint, a bookshop in a
theatre and orchids. The judge gave Highly Commended awards to Roseanne Robinson with Seaweed and Sand
that were linked by using the same colour and tonal values. To Paul Appleby with Kathikale Dance for good lighting
and colour which created a story telling theme. To Rock Pools by Karin Jackson, its textures and variation of pattern
which were linked to each other. Farrel Centre Stairs by Glyn Trueman for its beautiful, strong colours and patterns
which complimented each other.
Fifth place was awarded to Karin Jackson with Beach Trees which the judge admired for its impressionism, was tonally
exact and had a 3-D quality. Fourth place went to Sue Dawson with Blists Hill Portraits of three museum re-enactment
characters which the judge said were impressive with well handled lighting. Time is Running Out by David Moore gained
third place with three dandelion seed heads in various stages which possessed a story telling quality. Second place went
to Glyn Trueman with Barn Owl. Awarded for its sharp detail, good background and was superbly done resulting in an
exquisite set. The judge went on to say that it was closely swung choice between his second and first placed sets but
in the end the prints produced by Paul Appleby of Bathing Mute Swan was his chosen first place. He said they had been
beautifully controlled with white plumage details, matching exposures which showed off the elegance of the swan. He
concluded by offering congratulations to all who entered the competition. Chairman Peter Downs thanked Alan for his
excellent critique, after which refreshments were enjoyed.
Colour Print 1st Place Panel - Bathing Mute Swan.
Photographic Society. Alan had been invited to comment on all entries and announce the results of this seasons’
Three of a Kind Competition. Members had been requested to submit three separate monochrome prints and/or
three separate colour prints illustrating a theme, to be viewed as a panel or set of three.
Alan opened the evening by saying he particularly likes Sets of Three because they add a different dimension to
the usual single-print competitions. Submitting three good prints that connect is a discipline and he was looking
for three prints that jump out to the same extent, showing good composition, whilst retaining scale and uniformity
of tone.
Monochrome Print Section.
He started with the monochrome section which included a bridge, stone carvings, statues, modern architecture,
wood patterns and abstracts. Highly Commended awards went to Sue Dawson with Iron Bridge; from different
viewpoints which were clearly connected, the judge said that the overall symmetry, patterns and detail provided
balance. Chronicles of Stone by Roseanne Robinson, for its graphic representation of stone carvings with good
use of light and shadows. To Dave Bisset for Seaham Figures; Tommy, The Coxswain and the Mining Brothers
were captured well with concentration on the figures which all related to each other.
Fifth place was awarded to Glyn Trueman with Inside the Word whose abstract and graphic shapes, lines and
curves were all different but related to each other. Karin Jackson was given fourth place with Plank; of similar
wooden knots and grain patterns which were strongly related, was well printed and provided a good panel of
prints. Third Place went to Davy Bolam with Knots, Natural Beauty Marks. The judge said that he appreciated
the well placed knots and patterns in all three prints, which had been printed on a rough textured paper. Paul
Appleby with Volcanic Mud Pool was awarded second place; the flying mud was captured well and was regarded
as fascinating and unique.
The judge went on to announce the winner of the Monochrome Section of Three of a Kind to be Peter Downs with
Gaza – The Aftermath. Three abstract images which the judge said evoked eeriness, were slightly disturbing which
created the effect of unsettlement. Together with superb printing using gentle tones, Alan said that it had provoked
an emotional response.
Monochrome Print 1st Place Panel - Gaza, the Aftermath.
Colour Print Section
The colour section followed which included trios of Scotney Castle, fitness fanatics, peeling paint, a bookshop in a
theatre and orchids. The judge gave Highly Commended awards to Roseanne Robinson with Seaweed and Sand
that were linked by using the same colour and tonal values. To Paul Appleby with Kathikale Dance for good lighting
and colour which created a story telling theme. To Rock Pools by Karin Jackson, its textures and variation of pattern
which were linked to each other. Farrel Centre Stairs by Glyn Trueman for its beautiful, strong colours and patterns
which complimented each other.
Fifth place was awarded to Karin Jackson with Beach Trees which the judge admired for its impressionism, was tonally
exact and had a 3-D quality. Fourth place went to Sue Dawson with Blists Hill Portraits of three museum re-enactment
characters which the judge said were impressive with well handled lighting. Time is Running Out by David Moore gained
third place with three dandelion seed heads in various stages which possessed a story telling quality. Second place went
to Glyn Trueman with Barn Owl. Awarded for its sharp detail, good background and was superbly done resulting in an
exquisite set. The judge went on to say that it was closely swung choice between his second and first placed sets but
in the end the prints produced by Paul Appleby of Bathing Mute Swan was his chosen first place. He said they had been
beautifully controlled with white plumage details, matching exposures which showed off the elegance of the swan. He
concluded by offering congratulations to all who entered the competition. Chairman Peter Downs thanked Alan for his
excellent critique, after which refreshments were enjoyed.
Colour Print 1st Place Panel - Bathing Mute Swan.