Club Meeting, Set Subject Print Competition - Tuesday 25th November 2025.
On Tuesday 25th November members of Morpeth Camera Club welcomed Tony Broom CPAGB from Wooler Camera
Club who came to comment upon and announce the results for this year’s Set Subject Print Competition. This year
the subjects were Monuments and Statues in the monochrome section and People at Play in the colour section.
Tony opened the evening with the Monochrome entries by saying that he was looking for monochrome images which
had good tonal range and definition. Entries included The Coffin Carriers on Lindisfarne, Gediminas and his Horse,
Grace Darlings tomb, The Albert Memorial, The Hotspur in Alnwick, Clan markers at Culloden and Wojtek the Soldier
Bear Statue in Edinburgh. The judge went on to announce his Highly Commended entries; South Shields Tortoise by
Dave Bisset for its well-balanced range of tones, Tombstone in San Miniato, Florence by Paul Appleby for its light and
depth, Big Jack by Sue Dawson for its play of light and Skyhook by Paul Appleby for its unusual setting and was crisp
and sharp.
Fifth place was awarded to Glyn Trueman for Alan Turing Statue, Bletchley Park which was chosen for its graphic quality
and great depth and tones throughout. Fourth place went also to Glyn with Albury War Memorial, Australia, describing
it as a strong image with good lighting, detail, tones and textures. In third place was Paul Appleby with India’s Greatest
Memorial, the Taj Mahal, describing it as a strong symmetrical image with good tones and lead in lines. Second place
went to Sue Dawson with Monument to Horse Powered Heritage. An image of the Kelpies which was admired for its
excellent range of tones, textures, patterns with well controlled lighting. The judge went on to announce the winner
of the monochrome section to be Glyn Trueman with Tommy. It was selected for its beautiful lighting, resonance and
poignancy, adding that it evoked sombre reflection.
1st. Tommy. 2nd. Monument to Horse Power... 3rd. India’s Gratest Monument...
The Colour entry followed which included sailing boats, card players, croquet on the lawn, children on fairground rides
and under spray fountains, windsurfers and families enjoying the beach. The judge offered advice and cropping and
felt that some of the prints could benefit from a change of format from landscape to portrait which would enhance a
sense of movement.
The judge went on to announce the Highly Commended entries; Bat Man of the Future by Dave Bisset, a well caught
unusual triptych of a child in different batting positions; Sailors at Play by Paul Appleby for its well contained shapes
and controlled lighting. Hands On by Sue Dawson which had a nice overall feel and use of complimentary colours.
Concentration Croquet by Glyn Trueman for its intent attention, detail and was well presented.
Fifth place was given to Glyn Trueman for Trumpet Player, awarded for its tight crop, colour balance and lovely tones
and textures. In fourth place was Sue Dawson with Gently Does it; a child playing with bubbles which the judge had
admired for its well-blended colours. Third place went also to Sue for Patio Play. A Triptych of a girl swirling ribbon,
the judge said was a vibrant action shot. In second place was Beach Play by Paul Appleby which was admired for being
simple but effective with a story telling quality. The Judge went on to announce the winner of the colour section to be
Paul Appleby with Playing Ball Composite. A sequence of shots of one person jumping into the water which the judge
admired for the quality of lighting which worked well.
1st. Playing Ball Composite. 2nd. Beach Play. 3rd. Patio Play.
Club Chairman Jeremy Cooper thanked Tony for his encouraging comments, pointing out composition, tonal range and
appropriate use of mounts. Club members were then able to view the evenings’ Set Subject prints at close range over
refreshments, concluding another great meeting at the club.
Steph.
Club who came to comment upon and announce the results for this year’s Set Subject Print Competition. This year
the subjects were Monuments and Statues in the monochrome section and People at Play in the colour section.
Tony opened the evening with the Monochrome entries by saying that he was looking for monochrome images which
had good tonal range and definition. Entries included The Coffin Carriers on Lindisfarne, Gediminas and his Horse,
Grace Darlings tomb, The Albert Memorial, The Hotspur in Alnwick, Clan markers at Culloden and Wojtek the Soldier
Bear Statue in Edinburgh. The judge went on to announce his Highly Commended entries; South Shields Tortoise by
Dave Bisset for its well-balanced range of tones, Tombstone in San Miniato, Florence by Paul Appleby for its light and
depth, Big Jack by Sue Dawson for its play of light and Skyhook by Paul Appleby for its unusual setting and was crisp
and sharp.
Fifth place was awarded to Glyn Trueman for Alan Turing Statue, Bletchley Park which was chosen for its graphic quality
and great depth and tones throughout. Fourth place went also to Glyn with Albury War Memorial, Australia, describing
it as a strong image with good lighting, detail, tones and textures. In third place was Paul Appleby with India’s Greatest
Memorial, the Taj Mahal, describing it as a strong symmetrical image with good tones and lead in lines. Second place
went to Sue Dawson with Monument to Horse Powered Heritage. An image of the Kelpies which was admired for its
excellent range of tones, textures, patterns with well controlled lighting. The judge went on to announce the winner
of the monochrome section to be Glyn Trueman with Tommy. It was selected for its beautiful lighting, resonance and
poignancy, adding that it evoked sombre reflection.
1st. Tommy. 2nd. Monument to Horse Power... 3rd. India’s Gratest Monument...
The Colour entry followed which included sailing boats, card players, croquet on the lawn, children on fairground rides
and under spray fountains, windsurfers and families enjoying the beach. The judge offered advice and cropping and
felt that some of the prints could benefit from a change of format from landscape to portrait which would enhance a
sense of movement.
The judge went on to announce the Highly Commended entries; Bat Man of the Future by Dave Bisset, a well caught
unusual triptych of a child in different batting positions; Sailors at Play by Paul Appleby for its well contained shapes
and controlled lighting. Hands On by Sue Dawson which had a nice overall feel and use of complimentary colours.
Concentration Croquet by Glyn Trueman for its intent attention, detail and was well presented.
Fifth place was given to Glyn Trueman for Trumpet Player, awarded for its tight crop, colour balance and lovely tones
and textures. In fourth place was Sue Dawson with Gently Does it; a child playing with bubbles which the judge had
admired for its well-blended colours. Third place went also to Sue for Patio Play. A Triptych of a girl swirling ribbon,
the judge said was a vibrant action shot. In second place was Beach Play by Paul Appleby which was admired for being
simple but effective with a story telling quality. The Judge went on to announce the winner of the colour section to be
Paul Appleby with Playing Ball Composite. A sequence of shots of one person jumping into the water which the judge
admired for the quality of lighting which worked well.
1st. Playing Ball Composite. 2nd. Beach Play. 3rd. Patio Play.
Club Chairman Jeremy Cooper thanked Tony for his encouraging comments, pointing out composition, tonal range and
appropriate use of mounts. Club members were then able to view the evenings’ Set Subject prints at close range over
refreshments, concluding another great meeting at the club.
Steph.