1st Open Print Competition (2023/24)
The first Open Print competition of the season was judged on 28th Sep by Tillman Kleinhans (ARPS EFIAP/g DPAGB BPE5* Hon LCPU) from St Helens Camera Club. Tillman made some interesting points about the difference between the ‘best’ image and the judge’s favourite, along with some detailed comments such as avoiding over-sharpening or over-enlarging images.
The top scoring images are listed below.
| Group | Member Name | Title | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Alex Early | Osprey On The Lookout | 20 |
| Intermediate | Stuart Cahill | Forties Smile | 20 |
| Intermediate | Andy Ogilvie | Homeless In Liverpool | 20 |
| Advanced | Martin Christensen | Morning At San Gimignano | 20 |
| Advanced | Bill Breckenridge | Northern Goshawk | 20 |
| Advanced | Carol Watson | Someone Approaching | 20 |
The featured image for this competition is Homeless in Liverpool by Andy Ogilvie, which scored 20pts in the Intermediate Group.
Homeless In Liverpool by Andy Ogilvie
1st Open Print Image Gallery
Please click on an image to launch the slideshow.
Old Croft by Geoff Batchelor — Score: 16 pts
Squires Gate Sunset by David Broughton — Score: 13 pts
Falling Down by Sheila Giles — Score: 14 pts
BMX High Jump by Chris Taylor — Score: 16 pts
A Different Era by Peter Cotton — Score: 16 pts
Northern Goshawk by Bill Breckenridge — Score: 20 pts
Chester Cathedral by Ian Mulroy — Score: 16 pts
Specks In Infinity by Marilyn Mulroy — Score: 18 pts
Tune For The Missus Sir by John Scott — Score: 17 pts
Homilies And Hobbits by Susan Wood — Score: 14 pts
Neist Point by Geoff Batchelor — Score: 18 pts
View From Wray Castle by Dave Biggs — Score: 13 pts
Barn Owl by Bill Breckenridge — Score: 19 pts
Sailing On The Broads by Graham Barker — Score: 17 pts
Black Beach Sunset by Gordon Watson — Score: 19 pts
Morning At San Gimignano by Martin Christensen — Score: 20 pts
Crashed Out by Mike Halstead — Score: 16 pts
Lingering Storm Clouds by Esther Parkinson — Score: 17 pts
Hornby Castle And Weir by Mike Stanley — Score: 14 pts
Cuban Curly Tailed Lizard by Tim Amphlett — Score: 17 pts
Banded Demoiselle by Margaret Keane — Score: 18 pts
Seat Stripes And Shadows by Andy Dickson — Score: 15 pts
Little Langdale by Martin Christensen — Score: 18 pts
Storm Antoni by Karen Morris — Score: 14 pts
Rock Church Of St George - Lalibela by Mary Kirkby — Score: 16 pts
Innocent Me by Simon Ray — Score: 16 pts
The Farrier by Elaine Cook — Score: 16 pts
Hoverfly Feeding by Mike Stanley — Score: 14 pts
Crossing The Savannah by Carol Watson — Score: 19 pts
Ruby's Vintage Shop by Peter Cotton — Score: 16 pts
Freddie's Piano by Sheila Giles — Score: 15 pts
Following The Leader by Brian Clark — Score: 18 pts
Stonechat Female by Clive McDonald — Score: 19 pts
Homeless In Liverpool by Andy Ogilvie — Score: 20 pts
Windswept Footprints by Andy Dickson — Score: 14 pts
Kite Surfer by Peter Darby — Score: 16 pts
Flowerpower by Susan Wood — Score: 14 pts
Newcastle Station by Daryl Giles — Score: 17 pts
Gable View by Tim Amphlett — Score: 17 pts
Betexco Tower by Keith Orr — Score: 14 pts
Foxtrot Tango by Esther Parkinson — Score: 18 pts
The Owl And The Flower by Chris Taylor — Score: 15 pts
Low Tide At Whitby by Marilyn Mulroy — Score: 16 pts
Someone Approaching by Carol Watson — Score: 20 pts
Home Before The Storm by Ian Mulroy — Score: 17 pts
Winter Tree by Simon Ray — Score: 17 pts
Millstone At Padley by Keith Orr — Score: 15 pts
Great Langdale by Graham Barker — Score: 16 pts
Impromptu Dance At The Fiesta by Brian Clark — Score: 15 pts
Watching by Daryl Giles — Score: 17 pts
The Debutante by Gordon Watson — Score: 18 pts
Chemical Industry by Dave Biggs — Score: 15 pts
Spotted Fritillary Underside by David Broughton — Score: 19 pts
Hoary Plantain Flower Detail by Anthony Hull — Score: 18 pts
Gull Bathing by Andy Ogilvie — Score: 17 pts
Lippy Refresh by Stuart Cahill — Score: 18 pts
Limone Fountain by John Scott — Score: 16 pts
Osprey On The Lookout by Alex Early — Score: 20 pts
Beautiful Buddleia by Karen Morris — Score: 15 pts
Rutter Force by Elaine Cook — Score: 15 pts
Sunflower by Anthony Hull — Score: 13 pts
Jackal Fighting Off Ruppell's Griffon Vulture by Mary Kirkby — Score: 15 pts
Forties Smile by Stuart Cahill — Score: 20 pts
Kielder Forest Bridge by Alex Early — Score: 18 pts
A Pair Of Lorikeets by Peter Darby — Score: 19 pts
Lytham St Annes Under Steam by Mike Halstead — Score: 17 pts
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