Photoshow 2023 – Results
Morning At San Gimignano by Martin Christensen
Photoshow results were announced on Thursday 6th July, when we had the pleasure of inviting our two judges to provide comment on the images they had selected for Awards. The Print competition was judged by Diana Magor (EFIAP/b APSA MPSA CPAGB LRPS BPE3) from Hoylake Photographic Society, whilst the Digital competition was judged by David Gibbins (ARPS, APAGB, EFIAP/b, BPE5, CPAGB/AV) from Nottingham Photographic Society.
There were 337 Prints submitted by 42 LSAPS members, and of these, 47 Prints and 18 members received awards. In the PDI category, there were 328 images submitted by 40 LSAPS members, with 51 PDI’s and 21 members receiving an award.
All the Awarded images are listed below. Congratulations to everyone who received an Award, but in particular to Carol Watson who received Best In Show – Digital and to Martin Christensen who received Best In Show – Prints.
2023 Photoshow Print Awards
| Award | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Best In Show | ||
| Best Print In Show | Morning At San Gimignano | Martin Christensen |
| Colour Print | ||
| 1st Place | All At Sea | Gordon Watson |
| 2nd Place | Dicentra | Carol Watson |
| 3rd Place | Bog Standard - Flower Power | Ian Mulroy |
| Commended | Gazing Towards Their Holy Temple | Elaine Cook |
| Commended | Incandescent | Alex Early |
| Commended | Lytham Hall Impression | Simon Ray |
| Commended | Rovinj Harbour | Martin Christensen |
| Commended | Sailing On The Broads | Graham Barker |
| Commended | Sandracers | Dave Biggs |
| Commended | Sunflower | Joy Swarbrick |
| Mono Print | ||
| 1st Place | Winter Tree | Simon Ray |
| 2nd Place | White Orchid | Carol Watson |
| 3rd Place | Sit Anywhere You Want | Ian Mulroy |
| Commended | A Different Era | Peter Cotton |
| Commended | High Tide At North Pier | Peter Cotton |
| Commended | Low Tide | Allan Lonsdale |
| Commended | Mursi Tribeswoman | Mary Kirkby |
| Commended | Salford Quays | Peter Darby |
| Commended | The Look | Mary Kirkby |
| Commended | The Slate Cutting Shed | Graham Barker |
| Nature Print | ||
| 1st Place | Hyenas With Baby Warthog Kill | Mary Kirkby |
| 2nd Place | Long Tailed Silky Flycatcher | Bill Breckenridge |
| 3rd Place | Barn Owl | Bill Breckenridge |
| Commended | A Pair Of Mute Swans | Peter Darby |
| Commended | Alpha Male Gelada Baboon | Mary Kirkby |
| Commended | Female Red Grouse | Carol Watson |
| Commended | Northern Goshawk | Bill Breckenridge |
| People Print | ||
| 1st Place | Old Miser | Carol Watson |
| 2nd Place | Innocent Me | Simon Ray |
| 3rd Place | Homeless In Liverpool | Andy Ogilvie |
| Commended | British Bulldog | Gordon Watson |
| Commended | Cheeky Charlie | Carol Watson |
| Commended | Father Brown | Gordon Watson |
| Commended | Flower Maiden | Carol Watson |
| Commended | Stumbling On | Dave Biggs |
| Scapes Print | ||
| 1st Place | Morning At San Gimignano | Martin Christensen |
| 2nd Place | Across The Sound Of Sleat | Martin Christensen |
| 3rd Place | Crossing The Solway Firth | Simon Ray |
| Commended | Beach Lantern At Sunset | Elaine Cook |
| Commended | Black Beach Glow | Gordon Watson |
| Commended | Crow Park | Elaine Cook |
| Commended | Little Langdale | Martin Christensen |
| Commended | Llyn Idwal And The Devil's Kitchen | Graham Barker |
| Commended | Morning Rays Chapel Vitaleta | Carol Watson |
| Commended | Old Man Of Storr | Geoff Batchelor |
| Commended | Tuscan Mist | Gordon Watson |
2023 Photoshow Digital Awards
| Award | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Best In Show | ||
| Best Digital In Show | Little Owls | Carol Watson |
| Colour Digital | ||
| 1st Place | Little Owls | Carol Watson |
| 2nd Place | Yellow Display | Carol Watson |
| 3rd Place | The Streets We Walk | Peter Cotton |
| Highly Commended | Clematis Impressions | Joy Swarbrick |
| Highly Commended | May The Odds Be Forever In Your Favour | Simon Ray |
| Commended | Billionaire | Peter Flegg |
| Commended | Eyes On The Road | Anthony Hull |
| Commended | Fill Her Up | Daryl Giles |
| Commended | Following The Leader | Brian Clark |
| Commended | Riding The Wave | Brian Clark |
| Commended | Sea Holly | Christine Round |
| Commended | Spice Of Life | Peter Flegg |
| Commended | Tempestuous Sea | Elaine Cook |
| Commended | The Detectorist | David Broughton |
| Commended | Thornham Old Boat | Gordon Watson |
| Commended | Watching The Waterfall | Gordon Watson |
| Mono Digital | ||
| 1st Place | Bounty Hunter | Carol Watson |
| 2nd Place | Pony Portrait | Gordon Watson |
| 3rd Place | Reach | Gordon Watson |
| Highly Commended | Falling Down | Sheila Giles |
| Highly Commended | Peace Lily | Carol Watson |
| Commended | Distanced | John Hagen |
| Commended | Down At The Gym | Peter Cotton |
| Commended | Ethiopian Mother And Child | Mary Kirkby |
| Commended | National Mining Museum - Bochum | David Broughton |
| Nature Digital | ||
| 1st Place | Powerful Warning | Mary Kirkby |
| 2nd Place | Mantling | Bill Breckenridge |
| 3rd Place | Linnet On Gorse | Andy Dickson |
| Highly Commended | Owl Pair Feeding | Bill Breckenridge |
| Highly Commended | Sparring Wildebeest Tanzania | Mary Kirkby |
| Commended | Crested Grebes With An Eel | Peter Darby |
| Commended | Hawksbill Turtle Has Covered Eggs | Peter Parnell |
| Commended | Sparrowhawk Feeding | Bill Breckenridge |
| Commended | Spotted Fritillary | David Broughton |
| Commended | Wild Dog And Elephant Stand Off | Mary Kirkby |
| People Digital | ||
| 1st Place | Looking Towards The Light | Carol Watson |
| 2nd Place | Not Going To The Ball | Gordon Watson |
| 3rd Place | Lost In Thought | Carol Watson |
| Commended | A Brave Smile | Mary Kirkby |
| Commended | The Look | Christine Round |
| Commended | Waiting By The Window | Carol Watson |
| Scapes Digital | ||
| 1st Place | Evening Light On The Vestrahorn | Carol Watson |
| 2nd Place | Misty Morning Val D'orcia | Carol Watson |
| 3rd Place | Sunset At Northton Salt Flats | Gordon Watson |
| Highly Commended | Moonrise At St Annes Pier | Simon Ray |
| Highly Commended | Over The Rainbow | Mary Kirkby |
| Commended | Autumn Glade | Mary Woodland |
| Commended | Dalmore Evening Light | Elaine Cook |
| Commended | Ripples On The Ribble | Simon Ray |
| Commended | Spindrift | Elaine Cook |