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The Stamford and Rutland Photographic Society held their Print of the Year competition in December. For this, members can present one print (up to A4 in size) of any image of their own, with the proviso that it was taken during the course of the year.

The Society was pleased to welcome Andrew James from FotoBuzz – the online photo community – as the adjudicator for the evening. In a friendly and easy-going manner Andrew gave in-depth and very constructive critiques of all the images submitted. He was impressed by the standard of the photography displayed, but eventually selected the first four places as follows:
Tom Carlill achieved first place with his atmospheric image of a Vulcan Bomber, taken at Wellesbourne Airfield in rather wet and challenging conditions.

Veronica Watson came second with a rich and intricate image of autumn leaves and fruits.

Sue West took third place with her photograph of a beautiful rainbow in a darkened sky over the great salt marshes of the North Norfolk coast.

St John Burkett was fourth with an engaging image of a lone boy and his reflection among the fountains in Nice.

The 2019 programme of events has been updated and includes all the topics for the monthly competitions.

Have a look at http://stamford-photosoc.org.uk/meeting-schedule-2019 

We have also arranged for the Society to exhibit member’s photographs in the Stamford Arts Centre from 4th to 18th March 2019 and at Rutland County Museum between 7th December 2019 until 25th January 2020.

The October competition theme for the Stamford and Rutland Photographic Society was Open, meaning that each photographer could choose a subject of their own with an individual picture and a group of 4 pictures

1st in the individual and joint 4th in the group was Sue West with a dramatic range of sunflower pictures taken near Market Deeping.

Tom Carlill was 2nd in the individual and 3rd in the group. Tom’s pictures captured the action from this year’s Burghley Horse trails.

Gordon Brown was 3rd in the individual and 2nd in the group with photos of dancers captured in various stages of action.

Veronica Watson was 4th in the individual competition and 1st in the group. Veronica captured a very colourful set of butterflies.

Robin Pearson was joint 4th in the group competition with a selection of vintage vehicles from this year’s Little Casterton Working Weekend