Projected Images Competition April 2023 results.

There were 41 Images from 11 authors in this Projected Images Competition, which was held on Tuesday 18 April 2023.

There were 2 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'Close Encounter' by Noeleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 'Little Miss Sunshine' by Noeleen Dowdall.

3rd place – 'Bee on Carnation' by Aoife Finnegan.

There were 14 images in the Intermediate section, from 4 authors.

1st place – 'Pam' by Gabrielle McGrath,

2nd place – 'In God's Time' by Andrea Acosta, and

3rd place – 'James' by Gabrielle McGrath.

There were 20 images in the Advanced section, from 5 authors.

1st place – 'Finch Gymnastics' by Louise Skelly,

2nd place – 2 images shared 2^nd place - 'Dream Girl' by Louise Skelly and 'Tulip at Rest' by Paul Keegan.

3rd place - 3 images shared ^3rd place – 'Timeless Cloughlea' and 'Hook Lighthouse' both by Pat Kehoe, and 'Rose' by Louise Skelly.

The judge was Pauric McGroder FIPF ARPS AFIAP from Dublin Camera Club

Thanks to Pauric for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

This was the last Projected Images Competition of the Year.

The next Competition will be the Maureen Dunne Natural World Competition which will be held on 23 May, watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Mono Prints Competition April 2023 results.

There were 25 Images from 8 authors in this Mono Prints Competition, which was held on Tuesday 18 April 2023.

There were 4 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'Three Cornered Garlic' by Noeleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 2 images shared 2^nd place – 'A Touch of Frost' by Noeleen Dowdall and 'Gateway to Heaven' by Aoife Finnegan,

3rd place – 'Proud as Punch' by Aoife Finnegan.

There were 5 images in the Intermediate section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'What a Pair' by Barbara Fitzgerald,

2nd place – 'Sadie' by Gabrielle McGrath,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place – 'Into The Lake' and 'Tranquility' both by Barbara Fitzgerald.

There were 16 images in the Advanced section, from 4 authors.

1st place – 'Lovely Lady' by John Turner,

2nd place – 2 images shared 2^nd place 'Go Lassie Go' by Louise Skelly and 'Dominic' by Brian McKeown,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place – ''Chasing the Leaders' by Brian McKeown and 'Paddle Board' by Dominic Gaffney.

The judge was Pauric McGroder FIPF ARPS AFIAP from Dublin Camera Club

Thanks to Pauric for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

This was the last Projected Images Competition of the Year. The next Competition will be the Maureen Dunne Natural World Competition which will be held on 23 May, watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

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Mono Prints Competition February 2023 results.

There were 25 Images from 9 authors in this Mono Prints Competition, which was held on Tuesday 21 February 2023.

There were 4 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1^st place – 'Ship in Dock' by Pat Keating,

2^nd place – 'Oisin' by Maria Dunne,

3^rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place - 'Cormorant' by Ann Kavanagh and 'Gull on the Rocks' by Pat Keating.

Note - Pat Keating's images to follow.

There were 8 images in the Intermediate section, from 4 authors.

1^st place – 2 images shared 1^st place – 'Play It Again Sam' by Mick Clemenger, and 'Ghostly Bandstand' by Barbara Fitzgerald.

2^nd place – 'Splashing Around' by Mick Clemenger,

3^rd place – 'Rushing By' by Barbara Fitzgerald.

There were 13 images in the Advanced section, from 3 authors.

1^st place – 'Entire Life in a Face' by Dominic Gaffney,

2^nd place – ' Coming In To Land' by Dominic Gaffney, and

3^rd place – 'Antrim Coast' by Louise Skelly.

The judge was Joe Doyle ARPS, EFIAP / Platinum from Malahide Camera Club. 

Joe's work can be seen on his website 

– here's the link - https://joedoylephotography.com/welcome

Thanks to Joe for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

Next Month's Competition will be Colour Prints and will be held on on Tuesday 21 March 

with hand in a week earlier on 14^th March.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Projected Images Competition February 2023 results.

There were 48 Images from 13 authors in this Projected Images Competition, which was held on Tuesday 21 February 2023.

There were 7 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1^st place – 'It's My Party' by Noeleen Dowdall,

2^nd place – 'Soldier Beetle' by Noeleen Dowdall.

3^rd place – 'Deer' by Ann Kavanagh.

There were 19 images in the Intermediate section, from 5 authors.

1^st place – 'Redshank' by Mick Clemenger,

2^nd place – 'Misty Morning in Balbriggan” by Mick Clemenger, and

3^rd place – 'Kylemore Chapel' by Andrea Acosta.

There were 22 images in the Advanced section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 'The Race is On' by Dominic Gaffney,

2^nd place – 'Shoveler' by Brendan Kneafsey, and

3^rd place - ''Blue Tit' by Louise Skelly.

The judge was Joe Doyle ARPS, EFIAP / Platinum from Malahide Camera Club. 

Joe's work can be seen on his website – here's the link - https://joedoylephotography.com/welcome

Thanks to Joe for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

Next Month's Competition will be Colour Prints and will be held on on Tuesday 21 March with hand in a week earlier on 14^th March.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

January 2023 Colour Print Competition Results. This competition was held on Tuesday 24 January 2023.

There was a total of 39 images from 12 authors in this Colour Print Competition.

Novice Section – there were 9 images from 3 authors in this section.

1^st place – Splash of Green by Noleen Dowdall,

2^nd place – Cool as a Cucumber by Pat Keating,

3^rd place – Colombia Livia by Ann Kavanagh.

Intermediate Section – there were 8 images from 3 authors in this section.

1^st place – Splash Landing by Mick Clemenger,

2ns place – Spring is Coming by Barbara Fitzgerad,

3^rd place – In the Middle of the Pond by Gabrielle McGrath.

Advanced Section – there were 22 images from 6 authors in this section

1^st place – Milky Way, Tra na mBo by Louise Skelly,

2^nd place – Red Kite ion Flight by John Turner,

2 images shared 3^rd place – Warrior Princess by Dominic Gaffney, and Ready to Jump by Louise Skelly.

The judge was Mark Sedgwick FIFP from Celbridge Camera Club.

The winning First, Second and Third placed Images are below.

Well done to everybody that entered, the Judge expressed that the standard was very high.

There were 23 Images from 8 authors in this Mono Images Competition.

There were 8 images in the Novice section, from 3 authors.

1^st place – 'Winter Spring' by Noeleen Dowdall,

2^nd place – 'Regulars Only' by Noleen Dowdall,

3^rd place – 'Almost a Smile' by Ann Kavanagh,

There were 4 images in the Intermediate section, from 1author.

1^st place – 'Lily' by Barbara Fitzgerald,

2^nd place – 'The Art of the Pavilion' by Barbara Fitzgerald.

3^rd place – 'James' by Barbara Fitzgerald.

There were 11 images in the Advanced section, from 4 authors.

1^st place – 'I've Been Framed' by Dominic Gaffney,

2^nd place – 'Diagonal Shades' by Louise Skelly,

3^rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place – 'The sound of Silence' and 'Ah, the Way She Looks at Ya' both by Dominic Gaffney.

The judge was Michael Linehan, AIPF, from Celbridge Camera Club, whose work can be sen here - .http://www.miscape.com

Thanks to Michael for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

Next Month's Competition will be Colour Prints and will be held on on Tuesday 17 January 2023 with hand in a week earlier on 10^th January.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Projected Images Competition December 2022 results.

There were 47 Images from 14 authors in this Projected Images Competition.

There were 7 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1^st place – 'Ruby' by Noeleen Dowdall,

2^nd place – 'A Walk in the Park' by Noeleen Dowdall.

3^rd place – 2 images shared third place 'Old Blue Eyes' by Noleen Dowdall and 'Viking Lady' by Anne Kavanagh.

There were 12 images in the Intermediate section, from 3 authors.

1^st place – 'Send in the Clowns' by Barbara Fitzgerald,

2^nd place – 2 images shared second place - 'People' by Rod Kehoe and 'Dreamy River' by Andrea Acosta.

3^rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place – 'Forest Symbols' by Andrea Acosta and 'The Rose' by Barbara Fitzgerald.

There were 29 images in the Advanced section, from 8 authors.

1^st place – 'Flower Girl' by Dominic Gaffney,

2^nd place – 'Solitude' by Liz O'Neill,

3^rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place - 'Summer Truffles' by Brendan Kneafsey, and 'Umbrella Eyes' by Paul Keegan.

The judge was Michael Linehan, AIPF, from Celbridge Camera Club, whose work can be sen here - .http://www.miscape.com

Thanks to Michael for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

Next Month's Competition will be Colour Prints and will be held on on Tuesday 17 January 2023 with hand in a week earlier on 10^th January.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Nov 22 Colour Print Competition Results. This competition was held on Tuesday 15 November 2022.

There was a total of 41 images from 15 authors in this Colour Print Competition.

Novice Section – there were 7 images from 3 authors in this section.

1^st place – I'm not shy by Ann Kavanagh,

2^nd place – Beach Somewhere by Noleen Dowdall,

3^rd place – Fuchsia by Ann Kavanagh.

Intermediate Section – there were 8 images from 3 authors in this section.

1^st place – Fresh Harvest by Andrea Acosta,

2ns place – Cute Redhead by Mick Clemenger,

3^rd place – Doe a Deer by Mick Clemenger.

Advanced Section – there were 26 images from 9 authors in this section

1^st place – Poppy Field by Louise Skelly,

2^nd place – Up to the Blue ny Brian McKeown.

2 images shared 3^rd place – She Hulk by Dominic Gaffney, and Foley's Bridge by Paul Keegan.

The winning First, Second and Third placed Images are below.

Well done to everybody that entered, the Judge expressed that the standard was very high.

Mono Images Competition October 2022 results.

There was a total of 49 Images from 16 authors in this Mono Images Competition.

There was 1 images in the Novice section, from 1 authors.

1^st place – 'Aon Sceal' by 2201,

There were 19 images in the Intermediate section, from 7 authors.

1^st place – 'Deep in Thought' by 1710,

2^nd place – 'Lost Souls' by 1703.

3^rd place – 'Street Performer' by 1904.

There were 29 images in the Advanced section, from 8 authors.

1^st place – 'Velegia Shapes' by 8905.

2^nd place – 2 images shared ^2nd place – 'A Hard Work Out' by 1805l and 'Peter' by 1802,

3^rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place - 'Look Out' by 9201, and 'The Dark Hedges' by 1230.
Images to follow shortly.

The judge was David Larkin, from Dublin Camera Club.

Thanks to David for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

Next Month's Competition will be Colour Prints and will be held on on Tuesday 15 November with hand in a week earlier on 8^th November.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Projected Images Competition October 2022 results.

There were 92 Images from 23 authors in this Projected Images Competition.

There were 15 images in the Novice section, from 4 authors.

1^st place – 'Migrant Hawk' by Noeleen Dowdall,

2^nd place – 2 images shared second place – 'Are You Looking at Me?' and 'Lunch' both by Noeleen Dowdall.

3^rd place – 2 images shared third place 'Rose October 2022' by by Maria Dunne, and 'Bright Eyes' by Pat Keating.

There were 30 images in the Intermediate section, from 7 authors.

1^st place – 'Colour Dash' by Gabrielle McGrath,

2^nd place – 6 images shared second place - 'Cygnet' and 'Keep Me Posted' both by Andrew Hennessy Behan, 'Contemplating Horse' and 'Summer Rain' both by Andrea Acosta, and 'Time for Coffee' and 'Shutters' both by Ruth McConigly.

There were 47 images in the Advanced section, from 12 authors.

1^st place – 'Through the Ambers' by Louise Skelly,

2^nd place – 'Mystical Luggala' by Liz O'Neill,

3^rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place - 'Truffle Berries' and 'Northwest 200' both by Brendan Kneafsey.

The judge was David Larkin, from Dublin Camera Club.

Thanks to David for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

Next Month's Competition will be Colour Prints and will be held on on Tuesday 15 November with hand in a week earlier on 8^th November.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Colour Images Competition March 2022 results.

There were 51 Images from 13 authors in this Colour Images Competition.

There were 16 images in the Novice section, from 4 authors.

1^st place – 'Summer Feeling' by Andrea Acosta,

2^nd place – 'Velvet Tulips' by Gabrielle McGrath,

3^rd place – 3 images shared 3^rd place – 'On His Perch' by Darren Hanlon, 'Ben' by Andrea Acosta, and 'Macaroons' by Andrea Acosta.

There were 11 images in the Intermediate section, from 3 authors.

1^st place – 'Torc Waterfall' by Louise Skelly,

2^nd place – 5 images shared second place – 'Crash' and 'In Flight' by Louise Skelly. 'Bella' by Dominic Gaffney, 'Arches' and 'Tranquil Evening' by Ruth McConigly.

3^rd place – 5 images shared third place - 'Pompeii' by Louise Skelly, 'Lightning Strike', 'Early Morning Walk' and 'Look Up' by Dominic Gaffney, and 'Walk in the Woods' by Ruth McConigly.

There were 24 images in the Advanced section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 'Spiral Flower' by Brendan Kneafsey,

2^nd place – 'Robin in Ivy' by Liz O'Neill,

3^rd place – 2 images shared 3^rd place - 'Landing' by John Turner, and 'Cometh the Day' by Pat Kehoe.

The judge was Terry Conroy from Portlaoise Camera Club, whose work can be seen on the Portlaoise Camera Club website – here's the link - https://portlaoisecameraclub.weebly.com/terry-conroy.html  

Thanks to Terry for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

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The next Competition will be Mono Images Competition and Projected Images Competition will be held on April 19^thwith the hand in a week earlier on 12th February.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Mono Images Competition February 2022 results.

There were 61 Images from 18 authors in this Mono Images Competition.

There were 17 images in the Novice section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Devil's Glen Waterfall by Andrea Acosta,

2^nd place – 19 points – Lea by Gabrielle McGrath,

3^rd place – 18 points – Tulip by Andrea Acosta.

There were 18 images in the Intermediate section, from 5 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Family Dinner by Louise Skelly,

2^nd place – 19 points – Community Service by Barbara Fitzgerald,

3^rd place – 18 points – 2 images shared 3^rd place - Grey Falcon by Dominic Gaffney, and Lady with Musing Gaze, also by Dominic Gaffney.

There were 26 images in the Advanced section, from 7 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Shell Textures by Liz O'Neill,

2^nd place – 19 points – Pain and Sorrow by Joe Joyce.

3^rd place – 18 points – 2 images shared 3^rd place - Dodder Heron by Brendan Kneafsey, and All Smiles by Joe Joyce and Young Swan by Liz O'Neill.

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Projected Images Competition December 2021 results.

There were 60 Images from 16 authors in this Projected Images Competition.

There were 19 images in the Novice section, from 5 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – I'm Watching You by Andrea Acosta.

2^nd place – 19 points – Veins by Andrew Hennessy Behan,

3^rd place – 18 points – Grumpy by Andrew Hennessy Behan.

There were 18 images in the Intermediate section, from 5 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – New Arrival on the Lake by Mick Clemenger,

2^nd place – 19 points – Cara by Louise Skelly,

3^rd place – 18 points – 2 images shared 3^rd place - Foxy by by Mick Clemenger, and Ready to Take Off by Dominic Gaffney.

There were 23 images in the Advanced section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – 2 images shared 1^st place - Tufted Duck Splash by Brendan Kneafsey, and Accidental Rainbow by Liz O'Neill,

2^nd place - 19 points – 2 images shared 2^nd place - Dipper by Brendan Kneafsey, and Clondalkin at Dusk by Liz O'Neill.

^3rd place – 18 points – Chaffinch by John Turner.

The judge was Tony Murray, LIPF, EFIAP / silver, from Malahide Camera Club, whose main interests are Landscapes, Seascapes, Portraiture and Street Photography. Thanks to Tony for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images. Tony's work can be seen on his website – here's the link – tonymurraypix.com 19 Members attended this Zoom competition.

Thanks to all who entered the Competition and congratulations to the winners. The winning Images are shown below.

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The next Competition will be Colour Images and will be held on March 15^th with the hand in a week earlier on 8^th March. Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Colour Images Competition January 2022results.

There were 59 Images from 15 authors in this Colour Images Competition.

There were 20 images in the Novice section, from 5 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Bog Walk by Darren Hanlon,

2^nd place – 19 points – Smile by Andrew Hennessy Behan,

3^rd place – 18 points – Ford Mustang GT by Andrea Acosta.

There were 16 images in the Intermediate section, from 4 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Lonesome Boatman by Mick Clemenger,

2^nd place – 19 points – Red Kite by Dominic Gaffney,

3^rd place – 18 points – January Dawn by Dominic Gaffney.

There were 23 images in the Advanced section, from 6 authors.

Joint 1^st place – 20 points – Tulip in Vase by Liz O'Neill, and All Together Now by Brian McKeown,

2^nd place – 19 points – Over the Edge by Brendan Kneafsey,

3^rd place – 18 points – Wood Blewit by Brendan Kneafsey.

The judge was Gerry Kerr FIPF, ARPS, EFIAP/g from Celbridge Camera Club, whose work can be seen on his website – here's the link - https://www.gerrykerr.com Gerry's interests include travel, people, nature/wildlife, and more recently, creative images made with composite components.

Thanks to Gerry for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

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The next Competition will be Mono Images Competition and Projected Images Competition will be held on February 15^thwith the hand in a week earlier on 98^h February. Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Mono Images Competition December 2021 results.

There were 67 Images from 19 authors in this Mono Images Competition.

There were 24 images in the Novice section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Oisin by Andrea Acosta,

2^nd place – 19 points – Kookaburra by Darren Hanlon,

3^rd place – 18 points – Thinking Hard by Andrea Acosta.

There were 22 images in the Intermediate section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Criss Cross by Ruth McConigny,

2^nd place – 19 points – Tree Fungi by Louise Skelly,

3^rd place – 18 points – Raining in Dublin by Dominic Gaffney.

There were 21 images in the Advanced section, from 7 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Shell Study by Liz O'Neill,

2^nd place – 19 points – Bird Portrait by John Turner,

3^rd place – 18 points – Sisters by Paul Keegan.

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Projected Images Competition December 2021 results.

There were 67 Images from 19 authors in this Projected Images Competition.

There were 22 images in the Novice section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Corkagh Park Rose by Andrea Acosta.

2^nd place – 19 points – The Early Bird catches the Fish by Andrew Hennessy Behan,

3^rd place – 18 points – Ballinastow Mushroom by Andrea Acosta.

There were 20 images in the Intermediate section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Autumn Heron by Mick Clemenger,

2^nd place – 19 points – Just Peachy by Ruth McConigly,

3^rd place – 18 points – Red Kite by Dominic Gaffney.

There were 27 images in the Advanced section, from 7 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Bird on a Bush by John Turner,

2^nd place - 19 points – Wrapped by Liz O'Neill,

^3rd place – 18 points – Into the Autumn by Liz O'Neill.

The judge was Terry MacSweeney from Killarney Camera Club, whose main interests are Landscapes and Hill Walking. Thanks to Terry for his helpful and constructive comments on the entries, especially useful for the Novices, and no harm for the other grades either. It is always a good thing to have someone constructively comment on your images.

Colour Images Competition November 2021 results.

There were 72 Images from 20 authors in this Colour Images Competition.

There were 22 images in the Novice section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Owl by Darren Hanlon

2^nd place – 19 points – Karl by Darren Hanlon

3^rd place – 18 points – Silver Dollar by Darren Hanlon.

There were 22 images in the Intermediate section, from 6 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – Insect Study by Mick Clemenger

2^nd place – 19 points – Dead Men Tell No Tales by Louise Skelly

Joint 3^rd place – 18 points – No 24 by Ruth McConigly and White Owl by Dominic Gaffney

There were 28 images in the Advanced section, from 8 authors.

1^st place – 20 points – From the Forest Floor by Liz O'Neill

2^nd place – 19 points - Blackbird by Gillian Delahunty

Joint 3^rd place – 18 points – Feeding Time by Liam Hand and The Lost Chapel by Liz O'Neill

The judge was Podge Kelly from Tallaght Photographic Society. Podge is a longtime friend of our Club, and has judged and presented numerous times to our Members since our foundation way back in 1988. He has a string of Distinctions to his name including FIPF, EFIAP, AMIPP, ASITTP and LSWPP, and is a professional Wedding Photographer his work can be seen on his website which is https://www.podgekellyphotography.com

The next Competitions will be Mono Images and Projected Images and will be held on December 14^th with the hand in a week earlier on 7^th December.

PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER HAND IN AND COMPETITION NIGHT IN DECEMBER BECAUSE OF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.