2020 5-Way Battle

The annual 5-Way Battle between LSAPS, Bispham, Garstang, North Fylde and Poulton was held via Zoom on the 12th November, with a bumper turnout of over 100 attendees from the five clubs. The judge for the competition was Jane Lines from Chorley PS. Jane’s comments were well paced and to the point, giving feedback on the aspects she liked in

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1st Set Subject Competition (2020/21) – Work & Occupations

The 1st Set Subject competition on the subject Work and Occupations was held as an on-line Zoom session on 22nd October.  The competition was judged by Mike Barnard (LRPS ABPPA BPE2*) from the Focus Photographic Group in Bridlington.  He had reviewed all the entries beforehand and put together a slide presentation with the higher scoring images held back to the

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2020 L&CPU Novice Cup

Judging of the 2020 L&CPU Novice Cup took place on Sunday 11th October.  This is a competition for club members who do not hold any photographic distinctions, and who may not normally enter regional or national competitions. Many thanks to all our eligible members who took the time to enter. Congratulations go to the following who achieved a Commended: Clive

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1st Open Digital Competition (2020/21)

The 1st Open Digital competition of the season was held as an on-line Zoom session on 24th September, judged by David Gibbins ARPS APAGB EFIAP/b BPE5* from Beeston Camera Club Nottingham.  He had reviewed all the entries beforehand, even going to the trouble of viewing them on different equipment to check for colour differences. His critique was well paced and

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Singing Ringing Tree Astro Outing

On the evening of Sunday 19th July a small group of intrepid LSAPS members ventured out to the Sining Ringing Tree above Burnley, hoping for a view of Comet Neowise.  This was the first outing of the Astro-Photography Interest Group, organised at short notice to make the best use of predicted clear skies.  We arrived at about 9pm to enjoy

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2019/20 Print and Digital Photographer Of The Year

The Print and Digital Photographer of the Year are calculated based on the results of all of the in-season competitions, both Open and Set Subject as well as the results of the various Photoshow categories. In normal circumstances the results from the Individual L&CPU competitions would also contribute but not this year, as there was only a digital competition.  The

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2020 L&CPU Individual Competition

The L&CPU Individual competition was judged on 4th July, and the selection was streamed live over Zoom. Unfortunately this was a late decision, leaving no opportunity to inform LSAPS members that they could join the event. There were over 2000 images entered from just over 200 photographers, and it was interesting to see the full range of images for a

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Brian Crawford Obituary

This week (1st April) the Society has been running for 72 years and through that time there have been many stalwarts of the club who have done more than could be asked of them to promote or support the Society. It is with sadness to inform you that on the same day, the passing away of just one of those,

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