Alec Balmer Competition, Competition Results

Thurs 6 May – Judging Alec Balmer Mono Competition

On May 6, 2021

The annual mono competition was judged by Graham Currey on zoom and the results are as follows:

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: Palau de les Arts Reina Sophia Valencia by Barbara Green – First Place

: Rose by Sarah Bevan – Second Place

: Helicopter Display by Ed Foy – Third Place

: Total Control by John Thompson – Very Highly Commended

: Watching by Sarah Bevan – Very Highly Commended

: Face to Face Dalmatian Pelican by Martin Reece – Highly Commended

: Owl Stare by Christine Lowe – Highly Commended

: Grass in Glass by Christine Lowe – Highly Commended

: Dahlia blossom by Barbara Green – Highly Commended

: Dandelion Dancers by Christine Lowe – Highly Commended

: Way Out by Christine Lowe – Highly Commended

: Derwentwater snowstorm by Christine Lowe – Highly Commended

: Surprised Sitter by Derek Gould – Commended

: Umbellifer Panicles Sepia Toned by Martin Reece – Commended

: Taking a Dip Appleby Horse Fair by Martin Reece – Commended

: Bath Time Appleby Fair by Martin Reece – Commended

: Eilean Donan Castle by Phil Dudley – Commended

: Grasses and Birch Trees by Simon Rahilly – Commended

: The Crypt by Paul Hamilton – Commended

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24 October 7.30 on ZOOM – Cherry Larcombe EFIAP ARPS DPAGB BPE*5 “Creative Flower Photography” Creative ideas to bring out the colour, shapes and beauty of flowers, both outdoor and indoor, and hints on how to produce some unique and original floral art.
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28 November Social Evening – Venue to be arranged
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26 December – No meeting
2 January 2025 – Happy New Year! No meeting
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27 February 7.30pm on ZOOM – TBC
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