Dingwall Camera Club puts snappers in the frame with eagerly anticipated portfolio competition
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A ROSS-SHIRE camera club which adapted to the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus crisis staged one of its most eagerly anticipated competitions last week.
Standards were as high as ever when Dingwall Camera Club staged its annual portfolio competition.
In a hard-fought contest, a record 18 members battled it out in what is traditionally one of the highlights of the club’s year.
In the portfolio competition, members have to submit up to six photos on a common theme for scrutiny by an external judge.
This year,Tony Oliver CPAGB ARPS BPE4, from Salisbury did the honours.
This year success went to wildlife photographer Toby Houlton, with his stunning panel of macro photographs. In a close second was Mark Janes with a selection of minimalist snowscapes.
Previous winner Alan Cruickshank came third with a set of concert photos.
Like many organisations, Dingwall has had to adapt to the new realities of the pandemic but, after moving its programme of guest speakers, members’ nights and competitions online, attendance has kept up with, and often exceeded, pre-pandemic levels.
Vice-president, Mark Janes said: “At the start of our season in September, we really didn’t know what effect the pandemic would have on our ability to keep the club going but, with a lot of innovative thinking from the committee and an enthusiastic membership, we’ve been really pleased with the way things have turned out. We’ve had some fabulous evenings, and taking the club online has meant that we have been able to attract speakers and competition judges from a far wider area than before.”
The Dingwall club is always looking for new members and welcomes photographers at all levels.
Check the club’s newly-updated website at www.dingwallcameraclub.com for more details.
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