2nd Set Subject Competition (2023/24) – Triptych

Posted on 19th February 202419th July 2025 by Gordon

The second Set Subject Competition – a Triptych Print competition – was held on 15th Feb, judged by John Riley from Tyldesley, Manchester. John is a semi-retired freelance photographer who provided quite short, but entertaining comments on the entries. One particular theme was that he was looking at how the images fitted together and even small details like the alignment of the images is important. With a Triptych, a set of individually weaker but matching images is often better than a set of individually strong but unmatched images.

The top scoring images are listed below.

Member Name	Title	Pts
Carol Watson	Faded Pulsatilla Flowers	20
Sheila Giles	Harvest Mice Foraging	20
Clive McDonald	Houseproud	20
Sheila Giles	Red Eyed Tree Frogs	20
Mike Halstead	Attitude	19
Elaine Cook	Ebb And Flow	19
Simon Ray	Fountains Abbey	19
Peter Darby	Kestrel Feeding	19

The featured image for this competition is Houseproud by Clive McDonald which was John’s favourite on the night.

Houseproud by Clive McDonald

2nd Set Subject Image Gallery – Triptych

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Eyes On The Prize by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 16 pts

The Catch by Dave Biggs - Score: 17 pts

Students Manchester 1974 by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 17 pts

Fountains Abbey by Simon Ray - Score: 19 pts

Faded Pulsatilla Flowers by Carol Watson - Score: 20 pts

Keukenhof Castle Gardens In Spring by John Scott - Score: 16 pts

A Host Of Daffodils by Susan Wood - Score: 16 pts

Views At Seven Sisters by Karen Morris - Score: 15 pts

Harvest Mice Foraging by Sheila Giles - Score: 20 pts

Attitude by Mike Halstead - Score: 19 pts

The Dancer by Carol Watson - Score: 18 pts

Viva Italia by Peter Flegg - Score: 17 pts

City Of Refections by John Scott - Score: 17 pts

Red Eyed Tree Frogs by Sheila Giles - Score: 20 pts

Chrysler by Mike Williamson - Score: 17 pts

Sleepy Bashful And Grumpy by Brian Clark - Score: 17 pts

Talking To Mama by Peter Cotton - Score: 17 pts

Crash Sequence Rider OK by Mike Halstead - Score: 17 pts

Misty Dawn by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 18 pts

Houseproud by Clive McDonald - Score: 20 pts

Dancing Sifaka Lemurs by Mary Kirkby - Score: 17 pts

Mantis by Daryl Giles - Score: 16 pts

Owls by Daryl Giles - Score: 18 pts

Drink Coffee And Eat Cake by Chris Taylor - Score: 18 pts

Morning Noon And Night by Mary Kirkby - Score: 16 pts

Do Not Forget To Say When by Chris Taylor - Score: 16 pts

Canalside Grafitti by John Walmsley - Score: 17 pts

Three Wise Daves by Esther Parkinson - Score: 18 pts

Portrait Of A Sea Eagle by Alex Early - Score: 17 pts

Aircraft Repair by Andy Dickson - Score: 15 pts

Generations - Father Son And Holy Terror by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 17 pts

Taking The Lead by Brian Cackett - Score: 18 pts

Kestrel Feeding by Peter Darby - Score: 19 pts

A Piece Of Belgian Chocolate by Alan Yardley - Score: 18 pts

Bald Threagle by Clive McDonald - Score: 16 pts

Oil On Water by Keith Orr - Score: 18 pts

Car Mascots by Stuart Cahill - Score: 18 pts

The Need For Speed by Andy Dickson - Score: 15 pts

A Blue Tit And A Nest Box by Peter Darby - Score: 17 pts

Taking The Plunge by Brian Cackett - Score: 15 pts

Time Reflecting In Brussels by Anne Young - Score: 16 pts

A New Hat by Peter Cotton - Score: 17 pts

Craft Of The Farrier by Elaine Cook - Score: 18 pts

Moving Tulips by Esther Parkinson - Score: 17 pts

Deansgate Towers - Manchester by Mike Williamson - Score: 16 pts

Waterdrop Triptych by Keith Orr - Score: 16 pts

Three Poppies, Two For The Ukraine One For Remembrance by Simon Ray - Score: 16 pts

Seasons by Peter Flegg - Score: 17 pts

Abstract Autumn by Alex Early - Score: 17 pts

Lancaster Landmarks by John Walmsley - Score: 16 pts

Under The Boardwalk by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 18 pts

Seaweed by Karen Morris - Score: 17 pts

Forties Trio by Stuart Cahill - Score: 18 pts

The Bridgewater Canal At Worsley by Alan Yardley - Score: 17 pts

Cleaners Manchester 1974 by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 15 pts

Ebb And Flow by Elaine Cook - Score: 19 pts

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2nd Open Print Competition (2023/24)

Posted on 24th December 202319th July 2025 by Gordon

The second Open Print competition of the season was judged on 21st December by Ian Whiston (DPAGB, EFIAP/p, FBPE, EPSA, Hon LCPU) from Crewe Photographic Society. Ian provided a brief and concise critique of each image, often commenting on the sharpness and point of focus. As it was close to Christmas, he was also rather generous with his scoring, holding back a large number of images.

The top scoring images are listed below.

Group	Member Name	Title	Pts
Beginner	John Scott	Andalusian Street	20
Intermediate	Mike Williamson	Great Crested Grebe	20
Intermediate	Mike Williamson	Morning Mist In The Forest	20
Intermediate	Geoff Batchelor	Old Man Of Storr	20
Intermediate	Brian Clark	Over The Top	20
Advanced	Carol Watson	A Winter's Day	20
Advanced	Simon Ray	Common Blue Damselfly	20
Advanced	Bill Breckenridge	Merry Christmas	20
Advanced	Carol Watson	Ready For The Ball	20

The featured image for this competition is appropriate for the time of year – Merry Christmas by Bill Breckenridge, which scored 20pts in the Advanced Group.

Merry Christmas by Bill Breckenridge

2nd Open Print Competition Image Gallery

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A Traveller's Rest by John Scott - Score: 15 pts

Derwentwater Viewed From Crow Park by Elaine Cook - Score: 17 pts

Kestrel Eating A Mouse by Peter Darby - Score: 18 pts

Thornham Sunrise by Gordon Watson - Score: 19 pts

Windmill Detail by Tim Amphlett - Score: 16 pts

Autumn Squash by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 18 pts

Contemplation by Mike Williamson - Score: 18 pts

Ready For The Ball by Carol Watson - Score: 20 pts

Meadow Pipit In A Thicket by Clive McDonald - Score: 16 pts

Cuban Solitaire by Tim Amphlett - Score: 16 pts

Monument Valley Utah Usa by Peter Darby - Score: 17 pts

We Will Remember Them by Laura MacKnight - Score: 17 pts

Softly Falls The Winter Snow by Marilyn Mulroy - Score: 19 pts

Sailing To The Sunset by Alan Yardley - Score: 17 pts

A Beautiful Mythical Creature by Laura MacKnight - Score: 17 pts

Queens Mill Cotton by Janet Parker - Score: 16 pts

The White House by Mary Kirkby - Score: 19 pts

Canoodling Gannets by Stuart Cahill - Score: 18 pts

Sun Sea Sand And Steps by Alan Yardley - Score: 18 pts

Keswick Motor Boats by Chris Taylor - Score: 17 pts

Empties by Keith Orr - Score: 17 pts

3 Ways by Mike Halstead - Score: 16 pts

Mantling by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 19 pts

Common Blue Damselfly by Simon Ray - Score: 20 pts

Caerlaverock Castle by Laura MacKnight - Score: 17 pts

Over The Top by Brian Clark - Score: 20 pts

Maghera Beach by Ian Mulroy - Score: 19 pts

Across Doubtful Sound by Andy Ogilvie - Score: 17 pts

The Waiting Game by Susan Wood - Score: 17 pts

Orchid Display by Mike Stanley - Score: 17 pts

An Icy Stare by Peter Cotton - Score: 16 pts

Morning Mist In The Forest by Mike Williamson - Score: 20 pts

Clinging On For Dear Life by Elaine Cook - Score: 17 pts

Harvest Mice On Oak by Sheila Giles - Score: 18 pts

Stepping Out At Brimham Rocks by Simon Ray - Score: 18 pts

Simply Lytham by Marilyn Mulroy - Score: 15 pts

Cooking Up A Feast by Alan Yardley - Score: 17 pts

Great Crested Grebe by Mike Williamson - Score: 20 pts

Merry Christmas by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 20 pts

Beach Ball Rock by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 16 pts

Pillarbox Red by Janet Parker - Score: 19 pts

Solitary Thoughts by Anthony Hull - Score: 17 pts

The Car Yard Belle by Gordon Watson - Score: 18 pts

Sunflower And Bees by Mike Stanley - Score: 18 pts

Frosty Morning Borrowdale by Mike Halstead - Score: 19 pts

Trio Of Labrador Puppies by Chris Taylor - Score: 18 pts

Beech Arch by Daryl Giles - Score: 18 pts

Past Their Best by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 18 pts

Starling Preparing To Land by Clive McDonald - Score: 18 pts

Salford Quays Shapes by Daryl Giles - Score: 16 pts

Autumn Light by Alex Early - Score: 16 pts

Table A Deux by Martin Christensen - Score: 16 pts

Mansion Views by Esther Parkinson - Score: 17 pts

The Lady On The Bicycle by Keith Orr - Score: 18 pts

Ready For The Catch by Dave Biggs - Score: 17 pts

Shortcut Through The Wall by Alex Early - Score: 17 pts

Halloween Graveyard Angel by Esther Parkinson - Score: 16 pts

The Fox And The Bath by Karen Morris - Score: 16 pts

New Forest Ponies by Sheila Giles - Score: 17 pts

Red Squirrel by Margaret Keane - Score: 19 pts

The Shepherd's Watch by Clive McDonald - Score: 19 pts

The Nave by Graham Barker - Score: 16 pts

Low Tide At Glasson Dock by Ian Mulroy - Score: 16 pts

A Winter's Day by Carol Watson - Score: 20 pts

San Tribe Matriarch by Mary Kirkby - Score: 18 pts

Blea Moss And The Langdale Pikes by Graham Barker - Score: 18 pts

Just Me And My Dog by Brian Clark - Score: 19 pts

Puffin - Fratercula Arctica by Anthony Hull - Score: 16 pts

Green Heron by Andy Ogilvie - Score: 16 pts

Perky Penguin by Stuart Cahill - Score: 17 pts

Clocking Off by Susan Wood - Score: 14 pts

Old Man Of Storr by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 20 pts

Window Shopping by Peter Cotton - Score: 18 pts

Coastguard Cottages by Karen Morris - Score: 18 pts

Misty Morning - Curemonte by Martin Christensen - Score: 15 pts

Fast Fish And Chips by Dave Biggs - Score: 18 pts

Andalusian Street by John Scott - Score: 20 pts

Note: The copyright of all images on this website belongs to the author and no unauthorised use, or copying of these images, is permitted without the agreement of the author.

2023 Seaside Invitation

Posted on 11th December 202319th July 2025 by Gordon

The annual Seaside Invitation competition against Southport PS was held on Thursday 7th December, hosted by LSAPS. The competition was judged by James Hardy (CPAGB, LRPS, AFIAP) who gave a quick but concise judging of each image.

At the end of the first Print round, LSAPS were trailing by 10pts, but unfortunately dropped a further 27pts back in the PDI round ending up with a score of 650pts against Southport’s total of 687pts.

Congratulations in particular to Gordon Watson, who’s Debutante scored 20pts in the Print competition, the best LSPAS score on the night, and to Elaine Cook who’s Tempestuous Sea was the highest scoring PDI image on 19pts.

Tempestuous Sea by Elaine Cook

LSAPS Scores – Prints

Member Name	Title	Score
Gordon Watson	The Debutante	20
Martin Christensen	Morning At San Gimignano	19
Esther Parkinson	Foxtrot Tango	18
Mary Kirkby	Alpha Male Gelada Baboon	17
Stuart Cahill	Forties Smile	17
Andy Ogilvie	Homeless In Liverpool	17
Carol Watson	Someone Approaching	17
Marilyn Mulroy	Specks In Infinity	17
Clive McDonald	Stonechat Female	17
Simon Ray	Winter Tree	17
Peter Cotton	Fish And Game	16
Bill Breckenridge	Long Tailed Silky Flycatcher	16
Peter Darby	Number 4 Racing On The Beach	16
Sheila Giles	Bending Hot Metal	15
Tim Amphlett	Cuban Curly Tailed Lizard	15
Daryl Giles	Newcastle Station	15
Brian Clark	The Cavalry Is Coming	15
Graham Barker	The Slate Cutting Shed	15
Ian Mulroy	Home Before The Storm	14
Alex Early	Osprey On The Lookout	14

2023 Seaside Invitation – Print Gallery

The Debutante by Gordon Watson - Score: 20 pts

Morning At San Gimignano by Martin Christensen - Score: 19 pts

Foxtrot Tango by Esther Parkinson - Score: 18 pts

Alpha Male Gelada Baboon by Mary Kirkby - Score: 17 pts

Forties Smile by Stuart Cahill - Score: 17 pts

Homeless In Liverpool by Andy Ogilvie - Score: 17 pts

Someone Approaching by Carol Watson - Score: 17 pts

Specks In Infinity by Marilyn Mulroy - Score: 17 pts

Stonechat Female by Clive McDonald - Score: 17 pts

Winter Tree by Simon Ray - Score: 17 pts

Fish And Game by Peter Cotton - Score: 16 pts

Long Tailed Silky Flycatcher by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 16 pts

Number 4 Racing On The Beach by Peter Darby - Score: 16 pts

Bending Hot Metal by Sheila Giles - Score: 15 pts

Cuban Curly Tailed Lizard by Tim Amphlett - Score: 15 pts

Newcastle Station by Daryl Giles - Score: 15 pts

The Cavalry Is Coming by Brian Clark - Score: 15 pts

The Slate Cutting Shed by Graham Barker - Score: 15 pts

Home Before The Storm by Ian Mulroy - Score: 14 pts

Osprey On The Lookout by Alex Early - Score: 14 pts

LSAPS Scores – PDI

Member Name	Title	Score
Elaine Cook	Tempestuous Sea	19
Anthony Hull	Eyes On The Road	18
Dave Biggs	BBC At Night	17
Chris Taylor	Green Lipstick	17
Peter Flegg	Still Life With Oranges	17
Alan Yardley	A Heavy Night In Barcelona	16
Brian Cackett	Cheeky Monkey	16
Grant Douse	Eat Dirt	16
Joy Swarbrick	Fading But Fabulous	16
Mike Williamson	Highland Cow And Calf	16
David Foreman	India's Entry To Firework Championship	16
Margaret Keane	Late Afternoon Perch Rock	16
Mike Halstead	Sculpture In The Forest	16
Christine Round	Sea Holly	16
David Broughton	The Detectorist	16
Allan Lonsdale	Victoria Arcade	16
Geoff Batchelor	Fairy Pools	15
Andy Dickson	Linnet On Gorse	15
John O'Donoghue	Waves St Annes	15
Keith Orr	Reflections	14

2023 Seaside Invitation – PDI Gallery

Tempestuous Sea by Elaine Cook - Score: 19 pts

Eyes On The Road by Anthony Hull - Score: 18 pts

BBC At Night by Dave Biggs - Score: 17 pts

Green Lipstick by Chris Taylor - Score: 17 pts

Still Life With Oranges by Peter Flegg - Score: 17 pts

A Heavy Night In Barcelona by Alan Yardley - Score: 16 pts

Cheeky Monkey by Brian Cackett - Score: 16 pts

Eat Dirt by Grant Douse - Score: 16 pts

Fading But Fabulous by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 16 pts

Highland Cow And Calf by Mike Williamson - Score: 16 pts

India's Entry To Firework Championship by David Foreman - Score: 16 pts

Late Afternoon Perch Rock by Margaret Keane - Score: 16 pts

Sculpture In The Forest by Mike Halstead - Score: 16 pts

Sea Holly by Christine Round - Score: 16 pts

The Detectorist by David Broughton - Score: 16 pts

Victoria Arcade by Allan Lonsdale - Score: 16 pts

Fairy Pools by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 15 pts

Linnet On Gorse by Andy Dickson - Score: 15 pts

Waves St Annes by John O'Donoghue - Score: 15 pts

Reflections by Keith Orr - Score: 14 pts

Note: The copyright of all images on this website belongs to the author and no unauthorised use, or copying of these images, is permitted without the agreement of the author.

2023 L&CPU Knock-Out Competition

Posted on 20th November 202319th July 2025 by Gordon

The annual L&CPU Knock-Out competition was held on 18th November at the Elmbank Conference Centre in Eccles, judged by Simon Allen MPAGB, APAGB, EFIAP from the Scottish Federation. Each club entered 8 images, however as 40 clubs took part, the number of images entered into the judging was reduced to just 4 images per club, giving 160 images to be judged on the night. Images were knocked out in a series of rounds, until just 5 images were left, at which point the judge chose his overall winner. Club scores are based on the round at which an image was eliminated.

The overall competition was won by Wigan 10 with a score of 20pts, however LSAPS placed a very creditable 3rd equal on 18pts. The winning image was by Brianna Gilligan, who at just 14years of age was probably the youngest entrant.

Congratulations to Gordon Watson, who’s Debutante made it through to the final round.

The Debutante by Gordon Watson

Member Name	Title	Score
Gordon Watson	The Debutante	7
Bill Breckenridge	Feathered - Not Friends	5
Carol Watson	Someone Approaching	4
Mary Kirkby	Powerful Warning	2

2023 L&CPU Knock-Out Gallery

The Debutante by Gordon Watson - Score: 7 pts

Feathered - Not Friends by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 5 pts

Someone Approaching by Carol Watson - Score: 4 pts

Powerful Warning by Mary Kirkby - Score: 2 pts

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1st Set Subject Competition (2023/24) – Knock Out

Posted on 16th November 20235th July 2025 by Gordon

The first Set Subject competition of the season was judged on 16th Nov by Martin Pickles of North Cheshire Photographic Society. The competition was in the form of a Knock-Out and Martin gradually whittled down the entry in a series of rounds, explaining why each image was eliminated. By the last round, with only 5 images remaining, Martin then chose his winning image.

The final round images are listed below. Congratulations to Mary Kirkby, whose image Alpha Male Gelada Baboon was the overall winner. Congratulations also to Stuart Cahill who was the top placed photographer on the evening, winning out in a tie-break with Carol Watson and Mike Williamson.

The top scoring images are listed below.

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The featured image for this competition is Alpha Male Gelada Baboon by Mary Kirkby, which was the overall winning image on the evening.

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1st Set Subject Image Gallery

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2023 4-Way Battle

Posted on 15th November 202319th July 2025 by Gordon

The 2023 4-Way Battle was held on Wednesday 15th November, hosted by North Fylde PS, but held in Poulton. The competition involves LSAPS, Poulton, Garstang and North Fylde, with 20 images being entered from each club. Judge for the evening was Steve Proctor ( DPAGB, BPE5, PPSA) from both Chorley and Ribblesdale Photographic Societies. Steve provided a good detailed critique of each image and explained why an image might score lower in an inter-club competition when up against stronger images than it might score in an internal club competition.

At the end of the evening, LSAPS scored 329pts which placed us in 3rd place, behind Poulton on 357pts, North Fylde on 344pts, with Garstang in 4th place on 314pts. All the LSAPS images and scores are listed below – congratulations to Peter Flegg who’s image The Spice Of Life was the top scoring LSAPS image on 19pts.

Spice Of Life by Peter Flegg

Member Name	Title	Score
Peter Flegg	Spice Of Life	19
Carol Watson	Bounty Hunter	18
Anthony Hull	Eyes On The Road	18
Carol Watson	Morning Rays Chapel Vitaleta	18
Elaine Cook	The Swami	18
Sheila Giles	Falling Down	17
Mary Kirkby	Observing Natures Power	17
Gordon Watson	Pony Portrait	17
Elaine Cook	Power Surge	17
Gordon Watson	Reach	17
Joy Swarbrick	Clematis Impressions	16
Andy Dickson	Linnet On Gorse	16
Bill Breckenridge	Owl Pair Feeding	16
Christine Round	The Look	16
John Walmsley	Cleveleys Steps	15
Dave Biggs	Determined Lady	15
Mary Kirkby	Powerful Warning	15
David Broughton	The Detectorist	15
Brian Clark	The Water Jump	15
Simon Ray	May The Odds Be Forever In Your Favour	14

2023 4-Way Battle Gallery

Spice Of Life by Peter Flegg - Score: 19 pts

Bounty Hunter by Carol Watson - Score: 18 pts

Eyes On The Road by Anthony Hull - Score: 18 pts

Morning Rays Chapel Vitaleta by Carol Watson - Score: 18 pts

The Swami by Elaine Cook - Score: 18 pts

Falling Down by Sheila Giles - Score: 17 pts

Observing Natures Power by Mary Kirkby - Score: 17 pts

Pony Portrait by Gordon Watson - Score: 17 pts

Power Surge by Elaine Cook - Score: 17 pts

Reach by Gordon Watson - Score: 17 pts

Clematis Impressions by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 16 pts

Linnet On Gorse by Andy Dickson - Score: 16 pts

Owl Pair Feeding by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 16 pts

The Look by Christine Round - Score: 16 pts

Cleveleys Steps by John Walmsley - Score: 15 pts

Determined Lady by Dave Biggs - Score: 15 pts

Powerful Warning by Mary Kirkby - Score: 15 pts

The Detectorist by David Broughton - Score: 15 pts

The Water Jump by Brian Clark - Score: 15 pts

May The Odds Be Forever In Your Favour by Simon Ray - Score: 14 pts

Note: The copyright of all images on this website belongs to the author and no unauthorised use, or copying of these images, is permitted without the agreement of the author.

1st Open PDI Competition (2023/24)

Posted on 22nd October 202319th July 2025 by Gordon

The first Open PDI competition of the season was judged on 19th Oct by Keith Barber (FIScT, CPAGB, LRPS) of Swinton & District PS. There was quite a large entry of 99 images to get through on the night.

The top scoring images are listed below.

Group	Member Name	Title	Pts
Beginner	Alan Yardley	After The Pearl Earring	20
Intermediate	Margaret Keane	Late Afternoon Perch Rock	20
Intermediate	Mike Halstead	Sculpture In The Forest	20
Intermediate	Peter Parnell	Small Tortoiseshell On Dahlia	20
Advanced	Elaine Cook	Golden Hour On Dalmore Beach	20
Advanced	Simon Ray	Hoverfly On Dandelion	20

The featured image for this competition is Late Afternoon Perch Rock by Margaret Keane, which scored 20pts in the Intermediate Group.

Late Afternoon Perch Rock by Margaret Keane

1st Open Digital Image Gallery

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At The End Of The Day by Mary Kirkby - Score: 17 pts

Lighthouse At Skinburness - Cumbria by John Scott - Score: 18 pts

Down By The Knott End Boardwalk by Susan Wood - Score: 16 pts

Evening Light At Red Point by Mike Williamson - Score: 17 pts

Jesus - The White Church by John O'Donoghue - Score: 18 pts

Kestrel Taking Off by Andy Ogilvie - Score: 17 pts

A Close Shave by Esther Parkinson - Score: 19 pts

Fading Fireworks by Anne Young - Score: 17 pts

Hofn Bridge Of Light by Gordon Watson - Score: 19 pts

Leighton Moss Male Bearded Reedling by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 18 pts

Late Afternoon Perch Rock by Margaret Keane - Score: 20 pts

Bees On A Sunflower by Anne Young - Score: 15 pts

Lockdown by Keith Orr - Score: 15 pts

Late Evening by Roger Oldroyd - Score: 17 pts

Waiting Boats by Roger Oldroyd - Score: 15 pts

Thirsty Work by Simon Ray - Score: 16 pts

Whittling The Day Away by Susan Wood - Score: 18 pts

Black Eagles Big Arrow Display by Anthony Hull - Score: 17 pts

Golden Hour On Dalmore Beach by Elaine Cook - Score: 20 pts

Hoverfly On Dandelion by Simon Ray - Score: 20 pts

Through The Red Room by Andy Dickson - Score: 17 pts

After The Pearl Earring by Alan Yardley - Score: 20 pts

The Church Of The Parish by Allan Lonsdale - Score: 16 pts

Golden Wreck by Brian Cackett - Score: 17 pts

After The Rain by Peter Parnell - Score: 19 pts

Solitary Lookout by Marilyn Mulroy - Score: 18 pts

Griffon Vulture Take Off by Brian Clark - Score: 18 pts

Lombardy Poppies by David Broughton - Score: 17 pts

Living The Dream by Peter Darby - Score: 17 pts

The Kiss by Peter Darby - Score: 18 pts

Eat Dirt by Grant Douse - Score: 17 pts

Water Fountain Fun by Karen Morris - Score: 17 pts

Dicentra by Carol Watson - Score: 18 pts

Male Peacock by Stuart Cahill - Score: 18 pts

Krakow Castle by Peter Flegg - Score: 17 pts

Corn Flower Seed Heads by David Foreman - Score: 17 pts

The Magic Compass by Carol Watson - Score: 18 pts

Coventry Cathedral Stained Glass Wall by Andy Dickson - Score: 16 pts

St Annes Beach Funfair by John Walmsley - Score: 16 pts

Fairy Pools by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 17 pts

Spanish Eyes by Gordon Watson - Score: 18 pts

India's Entry To Firework Championship by David Foreman - Score: 19 pts

Orange by Peter Cotton - Score: 15 pts

Damsel Pair by Pete Dugan - Score: 19 pts

Remembrance by Janet Parker - Score: 16 pts

Dinner Tonight by Grant Douse - Score: 19 pts

Sunset At Ravenglass by Chris Taylor - Score: 17 pts

Fading But Fabulous by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 19 pts

Here's Looking At You by Brian Cackett - Score: 19 pts

Too Much Power by Dave Biggs - Score: 17 pts

Ely Cathedral Altar by Ian Mulroy - Score: 17 pts

Into The Grater by Peter Flegg - Score: 17 pts

Take Off by Pete Dugan - Score: 18 pts

Spotted Fritillary by David Broughton - Score: 17 pts

Jaguar E-Type Time Trial by Mike Halstead - Score: 16 pts

Made In Broadheath by Graham Barker - Score: 15 pts

Enough Wind For A Kite by Peter Cotton - Score: 15 pts

Inside A Kelpie by Mary Woodland - Score: 15 pts

Pasta Spoons by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 17 pts

Sand Action by Brian Clark - Score: 17 pts

Little Egret Hunting by Tim Amphlett - Score: 16 pts

Evening Sun On Yellow Loosestrife by Clive McDonald - Score: 16 pts

Old Man In The Distance by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 17 pts

It's Not Enough by Sheila Giles - Score: 17 pts

White Storks Flight Over Lions by Mary Kirkby - Score: 17 pts

Small Tortoiseshell On Dahlia by Peter Parnell - Score: 20 pts

Lancaster Lady by Eric Craven - Score: 16 pts

South Bank Sunset by Tim Amphlett - Score: 17 pts

BBC At Night by Dave Biggs - Score: 18 pts

Sculpture In The Forest by Mike Halstead - Score: 20 pts

Ceramic Daffodil Display by Mary Woodland - Score: 17 pts

Herdwicks On Lambrigg Fell by Sheila Giles - Score: 18 pts

Waves St Annes by John O'Donoghue - Score: 17 pts

Hollyhock Alcea Detail by Mike Stanley - Score: 19 pts

Reflections by Keith Orr - Score: 18 pts

Northumberland Beach View by Daryl Giles - Score: 17 pts

Feathered - Not Friends by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 18 pts

Leaving by Daryl Giles - Score: 17 pts

St Mary Magdalene Church At Sandringham by Graham Barker - Score: 17 pts

Best Friends by Stuart Cahill - Score: 17 pts

Coniston Water After The Storm by John Scott - Score: 17 pts

Loch Maree by Elaine Cook - Score: 16 pts

Not So Happy Lynn by Ian Mulroy - Score: 16 pts

Charity Walk Reflections by Marilyn Mulroy - Score: 16 pts

Desolation At Dungeness by Karen Morris - Score: 16 pts

Impossible by Eric Craven - Score: 17 pts

Rank And File by Janet Parker - Score: 17 pts

Long Male Hoverfly by Mike Stanley - Score: 18 pts

The Strid - Getting The Shot by Chris Taylor - Score: 16 pts

Lioness by Alex Early - Score: 19 pts

The Young Man And The Sea by Andy Ogilvie - Score: 17 pts

The Final Approach by Clive McDonald - Score: 19 pts

Male Stonechat by Anthony Hull - Score: 19 pts

Sealion by Alex Early - Score: 19 pts

Victoria Arcade by Allan Lonsdale - Score: 18 pts

Loch Duich Salmon Trap by Mike Williamson - Score: 19 pts

The Morning After by Alan Yardley - Score: 16 pts

The Old Workbench by John Walmsley - Score: 15 pts

Angled Building by Esther Parkinson - Score: 16 pts

Note: The copyright of all images on this website belongs to the author and no unauthorised use, or copying of these images, is permitted without the agreement of the author.

2022/3 Photoshow And Season Awards

Posted on 20th October 20237th August 2025 by Gordon

Photographer Of The Year – Carol Watson

Awards Certificates for the 2022/23 Season and Photowshow 2023 were handed out during the annual AGM on 5th October, with a few catch-up presentations the following week. Well done to all awarded members, but in particular to Gordon Watson who won the Print Photographer of the Year and more especially to Carol Watson who won the Digital Photographer of the Year as well as numerous Season and Photoshow awards.

2023 Bob Robinson Trophy

Posted on 20th October 202318th July 2025 by Gordon

The first L&CPU competition of the season, the “Bob Robinson Trophy” (formerly the Novice Cup), took place on Sunday 8th October. This competition is designed to promote competitions and distinctions to club members who generally do not participate in competitions and who do not hold any qualifications or accreditations (e.g. LRPS, CPAGB or BPE Crowns). This year the format of the competition was in the form of a digital knock out, with just a single Open section, judged by Nick Hilton from Southport PS.

The competition was won by Stalybridge with 34 points, whilst LSAPS came joint 7th on 29 points, out of 23 competing clubs. LSAPS results and images are shown below. Congratulations to Bill Breckenridge, whose Northern Goshawk made it to the 7th and final round.

Northern Goshawk by Bill Breckenridge

Member Name	Title	Score
Bill Breckenridge	Northern Goshawk	7
Joy Swarbrick	Clematis Impressions	5
Elaine Cook	Dalmore Evening Light	4
Christine Round	The Look	4
Allan Lonsdale	Low Tide	3
Brian Cackett	House At Wreck End	2
Alex Early	Incandescent	2
Peter Flegg	Spice Of Life	2

2023 Bob Robinson Trophy Gallery

Northern Goshawk by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 7 pts

Clematis Impressions by Joy Swarbrick - Score: 5 pts

Dalmore Evening Light by Elaine Cook - Score: 4 pts

The Look by Christine Round - Score: 4 pts

Low Tide by Allan Lonsdale - Score: 3 pts

House At Wreck End by Brian Cackett - Score: 2 pts

Incandescent by Alex Early - Score: 2 pts

Spice Of Life by Peter Flegg - Score: 2 pts

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1st Open Print Competition (2023/24)

Posted on 28th September 202318th July 2025 by Gordon

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.

Low Tide At Whitby by Marilyn Mulroy - Score: 16 pts

Freddie's Piano by Sheila Giles - Score: 15 pts

Betexco Tower by Keith Orr - Score: 14 pts

Barn Owl by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 19 pts

Old Croft by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 16 pts

Foxtrot Tango by Esther Parkinson - Score: 18 pts

BMX High Jump by Chris Taylor - Score: 16 pts

Gable View by Tim Amphlett - Score: 17 pts

Falling Down by Sheila Giles - Score: 14 pts

Chemical Industry by Dave Biggs - Score: 15 pts

Cuban Curly Tailed Lizard by Tim Amphlett - Score: 17 pts

Banded Demoiselle by Margaret Keane - Score: 18 pts

Sailing On The Broads by Graham Barker - Score: 17 pts

Little Langdale by Martin Christensen - Score: 18 pts

Hornby Castle And Weir by Mike Stanley - Score: 14 pts

Osprey On The Lookout by Alex Early - Score: 20 pts

Squires Gate Sunset by David Broughton - Score: 13 pts

View From Wray Castle by Dave Biggs - Score: 13 pts

A Different Era by Peter Cotton - Score: 16 pts

Flowerpower by Susan Wood - Score: 14 pts

Spotted Fritillary Underside by David Broughton - Score: 19 pts

The Farrier by Elaine Cook - Score: 16 pts

Stonechat Female by Clive McDonald - Score: 19 pts

Someone Approaching by Carol Watson - Score: 20 pts

A Pair Of Lorikeets by Peter Darby - Score: 19 pts

The Owl And The Flower by Chris Taylor - Score: 15 pts

Watching by Daryl Giles - Score: 17 pts

Lingering Storm Clouds by Esther Parkinson - Score: 17 pts

Rock Church Of St George - Lalibela by Mary Kirkby - Score: 16 pts

Lytham St Annes Under Steam by Mike Halstead - Score: 17 pts

Beautiful Buddleia by Karen Morris - Score: 15 pts

Home Before The Storm by Ian Mulroy - Score: 17 pts

Sunflower by Anthony Hull - Score: 13 pts

Storm Antoni by Karen Morris - Score: 14 pts

Crossing The Savannah by Carol Watson - Score: 19 pts

Morning At San Gimignano by Martin Christensen - Score: 20 pts

Following The Leader by Brian Clark - Score: 18 pts

Tune For The Missus Sir by John Scott - Score: 17 pts

Newcastle Station by Daryl Giles - Score: 17 pts

Chester Cathedral by Ian Mulroy - Score: 16 pts

Homeless In Liverpool by Andy Ogilvie - Score: 20 pts

Impromptu Dance At The Fiesta by Brian Clark - Score: 15 pts

Hoary Plantain Flower Detail by Anthony Hull - Score: 18 pts

Forties Smile by Stuart Cahill - Score: 20 pts

Homilies And Hobbits by Susan Wood - Score: 14 pts

Millstone At Padley by Keith Orr - Score: 15 pts

Ruby's Vintage Shop by Peter Cotton - Score: 16 pts

Hoverfly Feeding by Mike Stanley - Score: 14 pts

Limone Fountain by John Scott - Score: 16 pts

Crashed Out by Mike Halstead - Score: 16 pts

Gull Bathing by Andy Ogilvie - Score: 17 pts

Neist Point by Geoff Batchelor - Score: 18 pts

Innocent Me by Simon Ray - Score: 16 pts

Northern Goshawk by Bill Breckenridge - Score: 20 pts

Specks In Infinity by Marilyn Mulroy - Score: 18 pts

Jackal Fighting Off Ruppell's Griffon Vulture by Mary Kirkby - Score: 15 pts

Black Beach Sunset by Gordon Watson - Score: 19 pts

Winter Tree by Simon Ray - Score: 17 pts

Lippy Refresh by Stuart Cahill - Score: 18 pts

The Debutante by Gordon Watson - Score: 18 pts

Great Langdale by Graham Barker - Score: 16 pts

Kite Surfer by Peter Darby - Score: 16 pts

Seat Stripes And Shadows by Andy Dickson - Score: 15 pts

Kielder Forest Bridge by Alex Early - Score: 18 pts

Windswept Footprints by Andy Dickson - Score: 14 pts

Rutter Force by Elaine Cook - Score: 15 pts

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