The first PDI competition of the 22-23 season was well attended via Zoom and at Castle Street Hall. After initial difficulties, due to a lack of an internet connection at the venue, the evening started on time and was a success thanks to the power of phone mobile data.

Dennis Russ was the judge for the evening sharing his enjoyment of members images and giving his constructive advice.

An open competition night always draws a wide variety of images including wildlife portrait, architecture, street photography, abstract pattern and macro. Members shared a selection of wonderful images, however, a competition always means winners.

In the club mono this was Derek Mackie with his image ‘Duchess of Sutherland’ with Martin Rowe achieving second place with his image ‘Under the Sycamore’.

In the club colour section Ann Bench achieved first place with her image ‘Sunset at the Pier’ scoring 20 points. Elaine Elrick achieved 19 points and second place with her images ‘Gig’ and ‘Observed’.

The advance colour was a clean sweep for Gordon Mill achieving 20 points for his two images ‘Great Egret and Frog’ and ‘Little Egret Feeding’. Egrets were a favourite of the night with Bill Pickard also achieving 20 for his ‘Great White Egret’ image.

The Advanced Mono saw Kim Rigg achieve first place with her image ‘The Butter Market’. Gordon Mills also achieved 20 points with ‘River Brathay’.

Thanks to all members who shared their images on the night.

Next week we have a talk by Daniel Bridges who shares his love of woodland photography.

Members are also reminded that PDIs for our November PDI Competition, theme , Minimalism should be submitted to the PDI Competition Secretary by 26th October.

Sunday 9th October saw the Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union’s Big Day of Photography, which included the Bob Robinson Trophy, a competition for novice photographers.

The day of photography started with a key note address followed by opportunities to work in groups to photograph models and explore the interior and exterior of Spinners Mill, Leigh. There were also workshops organised by Wilkinson’s and Permajet. The Masters of Print Exhibition and examples of CPAGB and DPAGB panels were also on display. It was an enjoyable and interesting day meeting fellow photographers from clubs across the L and CPU.

During the day the Bob Robinson Trophy was judged and the day was rounded off with an awards ceremony.

It was great to see two members of the club achieve Commendations for their images.

Kim Rigg was awarded for her image ‘Boxer’ with a score of 28/30

Ann Dallaway was awarded for her image Shady Shaun with a score of 26/30 .

In the club competition Kendal achieved a position of 8th with 262 points, a great improvement on the 18th position of last year. The winning club was Chorley PS with a score of 310. Bob Robinson Club Results

Thanks goes to club members Phil Drayton, Liz Bagnall, Ann Bench, Cathy Cash, Karen Carruthers, Ann Dallaway and Kim Rigg for submitting images which contributed to the clubs overall achievement in the competition. Well done.