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Smethwick attracts over 5700 entries The results for the 47th Smethwick International Exhibition of Photography have been announced
WITH SIX SECTIONS and over 210 awards, Smethwick International is one of the most popular and widely supported exhibitions. Due to the pandemic, last year’s event was restricted to digital images only, with selection performed online. But 2021 was back to normal, including three sections: colour, mono and nature – with print and digital in each. “A large entry of over 5700 prints and digital files from 51 countries was received, of which 1477 images
were chosen by a team of seven selectors,” says exhibition chairman Roger Parry. “The standard was very high, and the selectors had a tough job choosing the images for medals and ‘highly commended’ ribbons.” With the ongoing pandemic situation, the exhibition will only be shown digitally – taking place 8-16 January. Tickets for the streaming presentations can be booked at the website below. smethwickinternational.com
Clacton CC is hosting fine art wildlife photographer Tom Way, via Zoom on 11 March 2022, for his presentation ‘The Greater Picture’. Guests can book a place for £6. For further details, and Clacton CC’s weekly programme, please visit the website or email ccclubevents@gmail.com.. clactoncameraclub.co.uk Clacton CC Thanet CC “We’ve had a busy few months,” reports Thanet CC publicity officer, Rod Giddins. “Last November, we had 64 dramatic images in a ‘contre-jour’ contest. The judge was member David Silk, and the overall winner was Paul Ralf with Sunset Paddle. “In December, we were treated to two excellent talks. First was Stephen Carroll, who took us on an odyssey through Myanmar, India and Nepal. Next, we enjoyed a presentation by Kent photographer David Jenner, who creates images of night and day, combined into one photograph. Patience and perseverance are required, with photos taken over 24 hours, and thousands of images to process – the result is unique and inspirational. “Members have been out and about in Margate and Cliftonville, to photograph lesser-known parts of town. This image by Chris West is just one great shot taken. All can be viewed on our website.” The club meets at Ramsgate Football Club on Mondays at 7.30pm. isleofthanetphotographicsociety.co.uk
RISINGTOTHE OCCASION This image from Daniel Lybaert EFIAP/d3 won PDI Nature, FIAP Gold Medal, and is called Beklimming in Avondzon
HARE-RAISING Graham Pears DPAGB won the PAGB Gold Medal in Prints Nature, with his photograph Brown Hares Boxing
North Fylde PS Club publicity officer Wayne Paulo tells us that North Fylde PS unveiled its new club room at The Church of St Martin and St Hilda, Fleetwood Road, Carleton. “We’ve had a substantial number of new members join,” says Paulo. “One of them, Kean Brown ARPS, had his print Miss Scarlet accepted in the Masters of Print 2021 exhibition. Kean has had acceptances in this prestigious contest for the past four years.
“Having experienced photographers as members helps our newbies learn more quickly. Meetings take place every Tuesday and we hold regular contests, plus one Zoom meeting on a monthly basis – with lecturers from all over. There’s an online exhibition every month showcasing members’ pictures from recent competitions.” northfylde-ps.co.uk
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