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Friday, 29 January, 2010
Battle with Positive Image Photographic Society(HOME)- Thursday 28th January 2010
Both clubs met to take part in a thrilling Print & Digital Image 'Battle' with each other, with 10 prints and 10 Digital Images from each club, judged by John B Davies AWPF DPAGB. The battle was held at Brynglas House.
On this occasion Gwent scored 178 points on the prints with Positive Image PS scoring 169 points.
Half time refreshments were served. After refreshments, which were enjoyed by all, the digital images were scored.
Gwent scoring 166 to Positive Image PS's 178.
Totalling the points received, Gwent came out victors by only ONE point
Our Club was represented with work from a number of members both old and new including Chris Waite, Alan Weybourne, Janet Weybourne, Simon King, Steve Hone and Mark Richards to name a few.
Special thanks go to the young ladies of the club for serving the refreshments.
The subjects submitted by the club were quite broad including macro, portraiture, landscape, pictorial, seascape and wildlife photography.
The prints and digital images were scored as follows:
PRINTS
Print Section -GWENT
Llangorse
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20
Fire
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18
What do you say Son?
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18
Snow Angel
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16
The Chair
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18
Pensive
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18
Clevedon Pier
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17
It's Mine
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17
The Old Country Farmhouse
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18
Clematis
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18
Total PRINT
178
Print Section - POSITIVE IMAGE
Pump Housing
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17
Winter in the Beacons
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19
Bass Solo
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16
Clock Tower
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16
Un-Natural Symmetry
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15
Jo
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18
Griffith Observatory
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17
The Rattle
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16
Fence, Teasles and Sky
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17
Penarth Pier
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18
Total PRINT
169
Digital Images
Digital Image Section - GWENT
Cardiff Bay
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15
Shadows
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14
Venice
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16
Gastro Cardiff Bay
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16
Gwent Levels
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18
Lydney Docks
15
Plage de Plevenon
16
Digital Image 20
18
Absorbed
20
Total DIGITAL IMAGE
166
Digital Image Section - POSITIVE IMAGE
Trees in Winter
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17
The Hat
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16
Street Sisters, Calcutta
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20
Pale Reflection
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17
Cardiff Bay
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17
Bhutanese Farmer
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18
Pots
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15
Just Us
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17
Model Pupil
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18
Falls
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19
Total DIGITAL IMAGE
174
Grand Total - GWENT
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344
Grand Total - POSITIVE IMAGE
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343
Positive Image Photographic Society were all thanked for coming and competing with us and for their invitation of a return Battle, later in the year. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Alan Weybourne (Secretary)
North Wales Trip – September 2009
Our first club trip for some time, but what a trip!
Debbie and Mark did a wonderful job organising this trip to North Wales, basing us in a wonderful old house, which slept 10 people.
Friday 25th September found us all meeting in McDonalds, Pontypool for a cup of coffee, (and some of us, breakfast), for the trip north.
We were all in three cars and Debbie and Mark had the forethought to supply us with walkie-talkies so that we could keep in touch with each other in case we got lost!
Not only that but she also prepared a quiz for us to try out on the way up.
When we arrived we all selected our rooms for the weekend and then went into Bala to purchase some food for the weekend. We then went down to the local hostelry, for dinner. On our return to the house we then partook of some liquid refreshments and nibbles and more quizzes that Debbie and Mark had prepared until it was time for bed.
At 5am sharp, some of us, (no names mentioned), got up and went down to Lake Bala to catch the sunrise over the lake. Unfortunately, all we saw, were a few ducks and clouds, but we tried!
On our return to the house we then had breakfast. This comprised of eggs, bacon, sausages, beans and tomatoes with toast and coffee. This set us up for the day.
We then left for Llanberis where we spent a few hours looking around the slate museum before taking the train to the top of Snowdon. Yes, we took the train. When we left there was some cloud about, especially on top of the mountains in the area. We were not too sure if we would get any good views from on top, but we were really lucky, because on the way up, the clouds parted and we had wonderful views of the mountain and countryside.
On top it was just as clear with one side of the mountain being completely clear and the other being total cloud, but we were above it, so it seemed as if we were in a plane, and the clouds were below us. We only had 30 minutes on the top and the time went so quickly before we had to climb aboard the train for the return journey. The views on top were truly wonderful as you can see from the images.
We then went back to the house and dinner and the obligatory evening quizzes and refreshments.
The following morning there was no early rising, due to the cloudy weather, but after another wonderful breakfast, the group split up and some went to King Arthur's Labyrinth Underground Adventure - An Underground Storytelling Adventure in Corris, near Machynlleth in Mid Wales, while the rest went over to the west coast and they all met up at Harlech Castle later in the day. Home via Llangollen, Elan Valley.
The whole trip was a complete success thanks to the preparation by Debbie and Mark and the support of the rest of the group. We all look forward to the next rip to Cardigan in the new year.
Here are a few images of our trip.
Battle with Caldicot Camera Club (HOME)- Thursday 24th June 2009
Both clubs met to take part in a Print 'Battle' with each other with 20 prints from each club judged by an independent judge on the night. The battle was held at Brynglas House.
On this occasion Caldicot scored 330 to Gwent’s 324 on the prints. Half time refreshments were served.
Our Club was represented with work from a number of members both old and new including Chris Waite, Alan Weybourne, Simon King, Andrew Heard and Mark Richards to name a few.
The subjects submitted by the club were quite broad including macro, portraiture, landscape, pictorial, seascape and wildlife photography.
The prints and digital images were scored as follows:
Gwent Photographic and Digital Imaging Society
Print Section
The Cottage
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16
It's Mine
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17
Amy
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18
Lydney Docks
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18
On Top of the World
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15
Pontsticill
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16
Waiting
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17
Norweigan Church
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20
Pensive
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16
Waves
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15
Tegan
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19
New Bridge
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18
Llangorse
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17
Who's Calling?
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16
The Balloon
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15
Snowdon
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13
I'm Telling
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15
Old Country Farmhouse
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16
Spot
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13
What Do You Think Son?
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14
Grand Total
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324
Caldicot Camera Club
Print Section
40 Minutes Later
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17
Waterfall
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19
Spring Blue Carpet
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17
First Severn Crossing
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18
Flying High
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15
Here's Looking @ you Gal!
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16
Peace & Calm @ Daybreak
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16
Grey Squirrel
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19
Kate
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13
Song Thrush
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19
Needles
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16
Boys & Their Toys
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19
One Man & His Dog
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15
William
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18
Cardiff Bay
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17
Hanging Gondola of Getxo
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15
Jurassic Cliffs
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16
Bald Eagle
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18
Floods
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13
Rockfield Farm Sunset
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14
Grand Total
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330
After some close running marks, Caldicot won with 6 points in it. We invited Caldicot Camera Club fo a return Battle next year. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Alan Weybourne (Secretary)
Crosskeys Fete - Saturday 30th May 2009
On Saturday 30th May 2009 a few stalwarts of the club, took it upon themselves to represent our club at the above fete. I understand that they were very enterprising and offered to take photographs of the children who got involved in FACE PAINTING. The photos were then sold to the childrens parents for a nice profit. Well done to you all. (Full report to follow.)
Below are a few images of the Famous FIVE. Not too sure what Chris is up to but he looks happy!!
Battle with Dean Camera Club - Tuesday 10th March 2009
Dean Photographic Club invited our club on 10th March 2009 for a Print and Projected Digital Image Battle. The Judge was Bernard Baker from the Forest of Dean Camera Club.
The following entries were submitted by each club, the scores next to each title are the marks given to each entry by the Judge. The print section was marked first followed by the Digital Image section with refreshments taken half time.
Gwent Photographic and Digital Imaging Society
Print Section
A Glass of Bubbly
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14
Ethan
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13
Here Comes the Sun
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19
Heron & Magpie
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16
I’m Telling
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17
Jaded
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17
Rhonda Dawn
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19
Tranquility
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20
Wetlands
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17
Who's Calling?
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15
Total for prints
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167
Digital Image Section
Abbie
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17
All Twisted
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15
Ben & Alfie
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15
Clean Up
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15
Clock, Isle of Man
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13
Forest of Dean
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12
Girl on Bike
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17
I Love You
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16
Mountain Track
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16
Sunrise
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17
Total for digital images
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153
Grand Total
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320
Dean Photographic Club
Print Section
Gladiolus
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15
House on the Hill
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14
Ivy Tree
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14
Morning Sunray
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15
Newt Tadpole
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14
Robin
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20
Steam Up
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16
Tree in Snow
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12
Troubled Water
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18
White Chair
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12
Total for prints
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150
Digital Image Section
Frost and Leaf
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16
Harris Hawk
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16
Light Lunch
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14
Pink
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17
Robin
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19
Shuttlecocks
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14
Snow & Gate
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14
VTOL
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16
White Lily
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14
Woodland Mist
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20
Total for digital images
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160
Grand Total
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310
After some close running marks, Gwent Photographic won with 10 points in it. We invited Dean Camera Club fo a return Battle next year. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
Alan Weybourne (Secretary)
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7th November 2008
Stewart Brooks AWPF
Congratulations go to Stewart Brooks who was successful in obtaining his A.W.P.F. accreditation on 2nd November 2008 at Talbot Green Community Centre, Cowbridge Road, Talbot Green. His panel of Female Portraits, was one of four other panels, selected out of a total of 20 applicants.
14th August 2008
Practical Evening trip to Lydney Docks
On Thursday evening a few members of the club went to Lydney Docks and took some photographs.
Chris working hard
Debbie on the phone!!!!
Alan & Chris
Alan & Chris
13th June 2008
Practical Evening with the Ebbw Vale Owl Sanctuary and their Owls
Thursday 12th June, we welcomed the Ebbw Vale Owl Sanctuary to our club for a practical evening photographing the birds in a studio environment. Here are some of our stalwarts taking advantage of The Owl Sanctuarys Owls. Chris, Debbie and Peter are really enjoying taking the birds pictures.
Malcom Jones and Patricia Webb from the sanctuary came along with:-
29th May 2008
Print & Digital Image Battle vs Caldicot Camera Club. (Home) On 22nd May 2008
Both clubs met to take part in a Print and Slide 'Battle' with each other with 10 prints and 10 Slides from each club judged by an independent judge on the night. The battle was held at Caldicot’s club house.
On this occasion Caldicot scored 147 to Gwent’s 167 on the prints before half time refreshments were served.
When the second half resumed and the Slides were judged, Caldicot scored 170 points to Gwent’s 179.
The total scores were Caldicot scoring 317 to Gwent’s 346 making it a win for our club by 29 points.
Our Club was represented with work from a number of members both old and new including Chris Waite, Alan Weybourne, Stewart Brooks, Peter Rowlands, Tim Knifton and Glyn Harding.
The subjects submitted by the club were quite broad including macro, portraiture, landscape, pictorial, seascape and wildlife photography.
The prints and digital images were scored as follows: Prints
3-4-1
15
MG
15
Riverfront
14
Westonbirt
12
Tranquility
20
Hoverfly
19
Kelly
18
Its mine
20
Old Country Farm House
18
Ponstcill
16
Slides
Charlene
20
Nash Point
17
Dark Descent
18
Wetlands
15
Going Home
18
Llangorse
19
St. Mary’s, Barcelona
15
Venice Morning
18
Under Niagara
19
Low Tide
20
Tim Knifton 4th June 2008
29th May 2008
Print & Digital Image Battle vs Caerphilly Camera Club. (Home) On 22nd May 2008
Both clubs met to take part in a Print and Digital Image 'Battle' with each other with 10 prints and 10 Images from each club judged by an independent judge on the night. The battle was held at Brynglas House.
On this occasion both clubs made 172 points on the prints before half time refreshments were served.
When the second half resumed and the Digital Images were judged, Gwent scored 166 points to Caerphilly’s 163.
On this occasion, we won the Battle with 3 points in it, Gwent scoring 338 to Caerphilly’s 335.
Our Club was represented with work from a number of members both old and new including Chris Waite, Alan Weybourne, Stewart Brooks, Peter Rowlands and Glyn Harding.
The subjects submitted by the club were quite broad including macro, landscape and seascape and wildlife photography.
The prints and digital images were scored as follows:
Gwent Prints
3-4-1
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17
MG
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18
Riverfront
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16
Westonbirt
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16
Tranquility
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20
Hoverfly
-
17
Kelly
-
15
Its mine
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18
Old Country Farm House
-
16
Ponstcill
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19
Gwent Digital Images
Pushchair
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16
Amanda
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18
Devilish Smoke
-
16
Emptiness
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18
Exeter Cathedral
-
16
Lady in Red
-
15
Llangorse Colour
-
18
Shanks Pony
-
15
Speedway 3
-
15
Steps
-
19
Tim Knifton 28th May 2008
17th April 2008
THE GWENT LEVELS
Tim Knifton, Richard Nurden & PK are taking a trip to the Gwent Levels on Saturday morning (19th April 2008), at 10am for a few hours if anyone wants to join them. If you do contact Tim and let him know.
4th February 2008
Dean Photographic Club Print and Projected Digital Image Battle
Dean Photographic Club was invited to our club on 24th January 2008 for a Print and Projected Digital Image Battle. The Judge was Gary Green from Bridgend.
The following entries were submitted by each club, the scores next to each title are the marks given to each entry by the Judge. The print section was marked first followed by the Digital Image section with refreshments taken half time.
Gwent Photographic and Digital Imaging Society
Print Section
Gemma
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20
Who's Calling?
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18
Toronto Skyline
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16
The Merc
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16
Peacock
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17
Bex
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17
Llangorse Pinhole
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20
Talybont Falls
-
16
Low Tide
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15
Devon Cliffs
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14
Total for prints
-
169
Digital Image Section
Steps
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20
Soft Stones
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14
Pushchair
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16
Llangorse Colour
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17
Flower Sepia
-
16
Fisherman's Bastion Steps
-
19
Shanks Pony
-
16
Ella
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18
Bath
-
15
3 4 1
-
14
Total for digital images
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165
Grand Total
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334
Dean Photographic Club
Print Section
Trio
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11
Windows Overlooking Sea
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16
Autumn Morning
-
15
Blond
-
14
Amarylis III
-
17
Patterns
-
19
Misty Dawn
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18
Autumn Colour
-
20
Girl with Dutch Cap
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20
One to Go
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15
Total for prints
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165
Digital Image Section
Dragon Fly
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18
Flower Head
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20
Harpist
-
14
Horse Eye
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12
Jews Leaving Auschwitz
-
19
Morning Frost
-
17
Peace Lily
-
17
Pembroke Sunset
-
20
Surfers
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18
Waterfall
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12
Total for digital images
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167
Grand Total
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332
After some close running marks, Gwent Photographic won with just 2 points in it. Dean invited us back to their club for a battle in January 2009. Everyone agreed that it was a complete success.
Tim Knifton, Syllabus Secretary
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