Club Trophies
As the club is affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (P.A.G.B)., we enter the Scottish Photographic Federation and the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain competitions.
Within the club we also have a few independent competitions, These are the Bill Corbett Memorial Shield for landscapes, The Ernie Cave Memorial for portraiture and the Sports Trophy.
Each one of these competitions has its own particular requirements in terms of an entry. You will find that all clubs have standard print sizes, standard slide sizes and digital format with specific requirements.
At the end of the year we have the President’s Quaich, where members can present their best work of the year for further judging and possible award.
One other awarded by the committee, at the end of the year the member whilst presenting images and winning competitions, has shown an outstanding in their efforts will be awarded with the accolade of the Most Improved Photographer.
League Trophies
These are for the members who has accrued the most marks over the competitive season which is held over 5 rounds spread throughout the year. There are 3 trophies up for grabs.
The Colour League Trophy
For colour prints
The Monochrome League Trophy
For Monochrome prints
Projected Image Trophy
For Digital Images.
There are a few other trophies up for competition too.
The Ernie Cave Memorial Trophy
For the winner of a one off competition that is dedicated to promoting photography.
The Bill Corbett Shield
For the winner for the best landscape in a one off competition.
The Sports Trophy
The award for the best sports photograph in a one of competition.
President’s Quaich
The award for the end of year competition highlights the best photography during the competitive year.
The 2011-12 Competition Winners
Sports Competition
Ernie Cave Memorial
Bill Corbett Memorial Shield
1st Cecil NcNeil – Portrait #2
2nd Michele Campbell – Blue
3rd Clive Watkins – The Tin Whistle
H.Commended. Cecil McNeil – Portrait #1
H.Commended. Bill Hume – Reflection
Commended Cole – Alan Campbell
Com mended Chloe – Alan Campbell
Best Beginner – Michele Campbell
1st Eugene Duffy – NoTitle (Rugby)
2nd Eugene Duffy – Weight Throw, Dundonald Games
3rd Clive Watkins – Run for the Line
H.C. Martin Nesbit – Here it Comes
Com Kenny McLachlan – Tee, Turf and Ball
Com Harry Richards – Riding the Wave
Best Beginner – Kenny McLachlan
The competition rules which explain the requirements such as print size and digital file formats and sizes for entry to all competitions can be found on the rules page More...
The league results for all entries and all formats are located in the Competition Tables page More...
After each competition each members entry will be posted with the title and the mark. This makes it easier for the member to see how exactly their entry is doing.
There are 3 leagues and 5 competitions. The leagues are Colour Print, Mono Print and Projected Image.
The 2010-11 Competition Winners
Sports Competition
Jim Dinning
Bill Corbett Memorial Shield
Clive Watkins
President’s Quaich
Alan Kempster
Projected Image League
Alan Kempster
Clive Watkins
Monochrome League
Clive Watkins
Colour Print League
Clive Watkins
Most Improved Photographer
Lindsay Twilley
Ernie Cave Memorial
Cecil McNeil
1st Cecil McNeil – Approaching Storm, Carrick Lane
2nd Alan Kempster – The Buachaille
3rd Clive Watkins – Cumbrian Tree
H.Commended . Alan Kempster – River Irvine at Irvine
H.Commended. Ian Wallace – In the Summertime when the Weather is Fine
Com mended Alan Kempster – From the Ballast Bank
Commended Cecil McNeil – Sunset Silhouette
Best Beginner – Ian Wallace