SEPTEMBER 16th
TPS were pleased to welcome Maureen Dennis this evening. Maureen is no stranger to the club, having judged competitions for us many times. Her own work, prints and AVs, was warmly received by members and we thank her again for coming to talk to us.
SEPTEMBER 23rd
In a slight change to the published programme, we were pleased to welcome David Clapp and share his photo tour of our region. David's approach to the photographing the landscape has gained him widespread recognition and members gained a valuable insight into his methods and locations.
More of David's work can be viewed at www.davidclapp.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 30th
With Natural History as the set subject for a monthly competition in the New Year tonight's speaker, Ron Champion, was guaranteed members' undivided attention, particularly as he will be judging our efforts in due course! Ron's talk provided a wealth of information to help us and we enjoyed viewing the work of an expert in the field.
OCTOBER 7th
Our first monthly competition took place this evening. And a very full evening it was, with seventy five images entered across the three categories, judge Mac Bouchere FRPS had a lot to do.
Peter Bosley won the colour section with a shot of Anstey's Cove taken at first light. Clive Figes took the mono section with another of his stunning portraits, while John White was first in the projected image with a study of a clematis.
The full list of results can be found here
NOVEMBER 4th
Jeff Ashworth was our for this evening's monthly competition. With an open subject, the range of work varied widely and Jeff was finally unable to decide between Jan Lunn and Clive Figes' entries. So, a rare joint first place was awarded in the colour section.
No such problems arose in the mono and another of Clive's portaits took the top slot.
Relative newcomer, Fran Botwood took first place in the projected image catagory.
The full list of results can be found here
NOVEMBER 11th
The annual battle against Sidmouth took place this evening. After the print section, judge Tim Stanger awarded Sidmouth 187 points to 185 for TPS! The projected image section proved decisive, however, with TPS comfortably outscoring our hosts by 198 to 175.
Sidmouth 362 - Torbay 383
NOVEMBER 18th
The A4 Print Competition was held this evening and, as always, attracted a substantial number of entries. Club president, John Stevens judged and it was Jan Lunn who took first place.
NOVEMBER 25th
In a change to the published programme, this evening's meeting was given over to a series of tutorials. With discussions on equipment, Photoshop and portraiture, club members and a number of guests enjoyed a busy and informative evening. The evening was so well received that another is planned for the New Year.
DECEMBER 2nd
This month's competition was judged by Adrian Magor. Fran Botwood won the colour section, while Clive Figes took both the mono and projected image.
The full list of results can be found here
FEBRUARY 24th
Ken Holland was the judge this evening as TPS hosted our annual fixture with Plymouth. The prints were judged first and by the end TPS has edged into a 14 point lead, helped by not one, but two scores of 20 points from Peter Bosley!
The projected image section was a much closer affair, so close that by the end the two clubs were level. So, overall, TPS won took the honours and brought the trophy back to back to Torquay.
Torbay 398 - Plymouth 384
MARCH 16th
The battle with Newton Abbot Photographic Club was judged by David Clapp and took place at Newton Abbot.
The print section produced a level score with both clubs amassing 221 points. Peter Bosley continued his high scoring ways with another 20. The projected image section however, saw Newton Abbot pull ahead to finally win the evening.
Our thanks to our hosts for organising the event.
Newton Abbot 456 - Torbay 439