So, this is the first time that our Club opted for three different subjects for our Rose Urie Competition; each member entering had to choose between ‘Nature’, ‘Close-up’ or ‘Landscape’ photography. Up till now, members have competed for the Rose Bowl Trophy with a single chosen subject, and this trial of three seemed to go down well with the audience this week, providing a superb variety of images.
Andy Stark from Kilbarchan, a professional photographer and good friend of the club, returned to Kilmaurs once again to provide excellent judging and commentary on all 75 images entered.
In the end, Dale Powell’s amazing ‘Puffin’ was picked out as the Best Nature Image, with Ian Johnstone receiving his first honour with the club with ‘Balancing Act’ – an incredible Close-up Image.
The image chosen for Best Landscape was ‘Dragon’s Tail Groyne’ by Jim Stevenson, which was entered in the Monochrome Print section. This was the one chosen by Andy Stark as the Best Overall Image in the whole competition. Thus, Jim Stevenson walked away with the Rose Bowl; his second trophy this year already which he has richly having presented a series of top-class prints and projected images since the start of the season. Congratulations, Jim!
The three subject Rose Urie looks as though it might just be something we will now continue in future seasons. Many thanks to all who entered!