What is a photographic triptych? At its simplest it is 3 separate photographs (or one photograph split into 3 parts) displayed together. Members had spent the last month or so creating examples and we spent a fun evening displaying and sharing our creations last night. It was great to see so many members get involved and we were treated to wide variety of triptych photographs which you can enjoy below. If this type of activity appeals to you and you want to know more about our club feel free to contact us at committee@cardiffcameraclub.co.uk.
Our monthly league competition rolled on with the February contest judged by Barbie Lindsay MPAGB, FBPE, EFIAP/s, AWPF.
We had a high level of participation with 58 Entries from 17 members including 3 of our newest members. A wide range of styles and genres were represented with some members having fun experimenting with their photography. There were many interesting photographs on show but for Barbie 4 photographs shared the top three spots:
1st – “Hanging out to dry” by Chris Chinnick 2nd – “The Boxer” by Cara Sutton 3rd – “Dartmoor Sunset” by Stephen Willcocks & “Floxglove” by Niall
It looks like Chris may be back to winning ways – well done Chris. David Barton didn’t make the top three on this occasion but still hangs onto the overall lead.
The “Ace of clubs” is an annual competition hosted by the WPF. It normally takes place face to face but this was not possible this year due to social restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition was held over a video conference service instead with over 100 spectators. The multi-round interactive selection format of the standard competition was abandoned for a simple contest with each of the 13 participating clubs contributing 30 photographs. The scoring followed the normal format with three judges assessing the photographs blind (unseen until competition) awarding scores between 2 & 5 points (maximum total score 15).
The photographs submitted to the competition were of a very high standard with a great impact. In this company Cardiff managed 10th place. The full results are below:
Position
Club
Score
1
Tenby
382
2
Gwynfa
378
3
Afan Nedd
371
4
Rhondda
360
5
Bridgend
359
6
Baglan bay
353
7
Monmouth
337
8
RPC
329
9
Swansea
324
10
Cardiff
317
11
Gwent
306
12
Vale
305
13
Abertawe
288
Last update 22nd February 2021. Maximum score 450 points
Thanks to all our members who represented the club this year. The individual photograph scores are below:
After a break for Christmas & New year the clubs monthly league competition has returned. We kicked off 2021 with an open digital competition judged by Jane Lines LRPS, MPAGB & BPE5.
It was great to see our new members getting stuck in – welcome aboard Richard Payton. Despite our restricted lives we were treated to a varied and interesting selection of photographs. There were many quality photographs on show but on the night the top three photographs for Jane were:
1st – “Wild rabbit” by Dave Barton 2nd – “Pierhead building” by Niall 3rd – “Gothic symmetry” by David Barton
It was a cracking night from David Barton with his photographs being placed 1st and 3rd and he is now topping the Photograph of the year leader board – well done Dave.
As with so much of life the current social restrictions have meant changes to the WPF Memorial Trophies contests. So, this year, we had two simple digital contests (monochrome & colour) scored by a single judge. Our Judge for this year was Eddy Lane ARPS DPAGB EFIAP. The contest was held yesterday (17th January 2021) over Zoom with 21 clubs participating.
Monochrome contest
Cardiff put in a strong showing in the monochrome contest. Our photographs scored constantly highly and we enjoyed joint 3 place overall. The details of our scores are below
Title
Photographer
Score
Meerkat
Andre Van de Sande
18
The power and the glory
Jeff Howe
19
The Tennis Trophy
Trevor Waller
19
Owl
Chris Chinnick
17
Last updated 18th January 2021. Maximum score 20 points
Position
Club
Points
1
BRIDGEND & DIST CC
77
2
GWYNFA CC
75
3=
CARDIFF CC
73
3=
GWENT CC
73
3=
RPC
73
3=
TENBY & DIST CC
73
7=
ABERYSTWYTH CC
72
7=
AFAB NEDD CC
72
7=
MONMOUTH PC
72
10
TOWY V CC
70
11=
CWMBRAN CC
69
11=
HAY CC
69
11=
KIDWELLY CC
69
11=
SWANSEA CC
69
15=
NEWQUAY CC
68
15=
WESTERN VALLEY CC
68
17=
BAGLAN BAY PS
67
17=
PORT TALBOT CC
67
17=
RHIWBINA CC
67
20
CARDIGAN PC
66
21
VALE CC
65
Last updated 18th January 2021. Maximum score 80 points
Colour contest
Here, Cardiff did less well overall than in the mono competition being placed equal 8th. Despite this Jeff Howe’s photograph “Harrier landing” scored maximum points – well done Jeff.
Title
Photographer
Score
Harliquin
Dave Barton
16
Blue Emperor Dragonfly
Chris Chinnick
16
Harrier Landing
Jeff Howe
20
The pirate
Andre Van de Sande
19
Last updated 18th January 2021. Maximum score 20 points
Position
Club
Points
1
BAGLAN BAY PS
78
2
GWYNFA CC
77
3
RPC
76
4=
AFAN NEDD CC
75
4=
HAY CC
75
4=
TENBY & DIST CC
75
7
BRIDGEND CC
72
8=
CARDIFF CC
71
8=
MONMOUTH PC
71
8=
RHIWBINA CC
71
8=
SWANSEA CC
71
12=
KIDWELLY CC
70
12=
PORT TALBOT CC
70
14=
CARDIGAN PC
69
14=
CWMBRAN PS
69
14=
GWENT PS
69
14=
TOWY V CC
69
14=
VALE CC
69
19
NEWQUAY CC
68
20=
ABERYSTWYTH CC
67
20=
WESTERN VALLEY CC
67
Last updated 18th January 2021. Maximum score 80 points
Our battle with Locksheath & Sarisbury took place this week. This is a new competition for the club, this being the second year that it has run. Last year it was a very close contest and this year was expected to be no different. The contest takes place over 2 legs, home & away. The same set of photographs are presented at each leg but scored by different judges. Our Judges this year were:
Roy Lambeth APAGB DPAGB, AFIAP, BPE2* at Locksheath & Sarisbury Gareth Martin AWPF, CPAGB at Cardiff
Locksheath & Sarisbury were first to host and the contest was indeed very tight with Cardiff a whisker ahead by a slender 3 points at the close of play. It was all to play for on home turf. At half time it was still pretty tight with Cardiff only able to extend their advantage to a measly 6 points. However, in the second half things took a decisive turn and Cardiff ran out comfortable winners. The final scores were:
Host
Cardiff
Locksheath & Sarisbury
Locksheath & Sarisbury (1st leg)
333
330
Cardiff (2nd leg)
361
346
TOTAL/FINAL SCORE
694
676
Last updated 15th January 2021
A number our photographs were well liked by the judges scoring maximum marks…
“Owl” & “The bay at Eight” by Chris Chinnick
“Lone tree #1” by Dave Russell
“Harrier landing” by Jeff Howe
“Mystic Tresaith” by Tim Stephens
“The Pirate” by Andre Van de Sande
The full scorecard is below:
Photograph title
Club
Locksheath & Sarisbury
Cardiff
A Beautiful Body
LHS
16
17
Autumn Fruits
LHS
17
16
Beorly
LHS
18
15
Blue Emperor Dragonfly
CAF
15
16
Cake Smash
CAF
14
17
Castle combe #1
CAF
16
17
Chalkhill Blue
LHS
17
20
Cheeky Chappy
LHS
20
18
Connemara dream
CAF
12
16
Fireworks at Winchester Cathedral
LHS
20
20
Flamingo
LHS
16
14
Friendly Batman Hoverfly
LHS
15
17
Harliquin
CAF
17
17
Harrier Landing
CAF
17
20
Jeff
CAF
14
19
Langur Monkey Sri Lanka
LHS
14
18
Line of Duty
LHS
14
18
Lone Tree #1
CAF
20
19
Lonely as a Cloud
CAF
14
17
Male lion
CAF
19
18
Macbeth the King
LHS
15
16
Looking at you
LHS
14
14
Misty morning
CAF
16
16
Mystic Tresaith
CAF
18
20
One Step Up
LHS
15
19
Owl
CAF
17
20
Pianist
CAF
18
17
Poser
LHS
16
20
Rainy Day Scotsman II
LHS
18
18
Rhinoceros beetle
CAF
16
19
Shadow Dancer
LHS
16
18
Snow leopard cub
LHS
18
18
Starlet
LHS
18
17
Subway Drama
CAF
18
19
The Bay at Eight
CAF
17
20
The only way is back
LHS
17
17
The pirate
CAF
19
20
The Power and the Glory
CAF
18
17
The Tennis Trophy
CAF
18
17
Viking Warrior
LHS
16
16
Last updated 15th January 2021. LHS = Locsheath & Sarisbury. CAF = Cardiff
We took part in the Afan Nedd 11-way last Wednesday (9th December 2020). This battle, organised by Afan Nedd camera club, would normally be a print competition but this year it was changed to a digital format to allow social distancing. The event itself was hosted over a video conference service – not ideal, but it did allow clubs from further afield to participate and we had 4 English clubs join the usual Welsh contingent.
Cardiff put in a competent performance and were placed equal 6th with Tenby just one point behind Swansea. Melbourn were clear winners with a fine (and very enjoyable) selection of photographs – well done Melbourn.
The second round of Photographer of the Year took place yesterday (26th November 2020). This open competion typified the varied work our members produce and it was great to see seasoned & new members sharing their photographs. Our judge on the evening was Erica Oram CPAGB AFIAP BPE3 who provided a thoughtful commentary on our work – many thanks Erica. The top three photographs were:
1st – “Coal tit” by Andre Van de Sande 2nd – “Tennis trophy” by Trevor Waller 3rd – “Kestrel landing” by Niall
Congratulation to our members Cara Sutton, Dave Russell, Anne Phillips & Pete Rankin for having their photographs accepted into the Welsh Photographic Federation Lockdown exhibition. Our members’ acceptances can seen below or hop on over to < http://thewpf.co.uk/2020lockdowngallery > to see the full gallery.
Cardiff took part in the Bridgend 5-way battle against Baglan Bay, Bridgend, Rhondda & Swansea last night (9th November 2020). Due to the pandemic this annual competition was digital (rather than the normal print) and took place as a video conference. The judge for the evening was Carol McNiven Young FRPS EFIAP DPE4* CPAGB
As always it was a hard fought contest with some very high quality photographs on show. We were never in contention for first place but had quite a tussle with Bridgend for second place. At half time we were just a single point behind Bridgend (in third). In the second half and with 2 photographs to go we were now in second place with a 3 point lead over Bridgend. Unfortunately for us, Bridgend finished incredibly strongly scoring maximum points for their 2 final photographs. So, in the end, we finished in third place just one point behind. The final positions and scores are shown below:
Our photographs were made by Chris Chinnick, Jeff Howe, Trevor Waller, Andre Van de Sande & Dave Russell. Special mention goes to Trevor Waller who achieved a commended award for his image “The basketball player”. The individual scores for our entries are shown below.
