Projected Images Competition April 2024

Projected Images Competition April 2024 results.

There was a total of 51 Images from 13 authors in this Projected Images Competition, which was held on Tuesday 16 April 2024 and which was the last Projected Images Competition of this current season.

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

1st place – 'Stamen Study’ by Aoife Finnegan,

2nd place – 'The Home of Irish Football’ by Mick White,

3rd place – 'Rush Hour in Falmouth’ by Mick White.

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

1st place – ‘A Beautiful Bunch’ by Andrea Acosta,

2nd place – ‘Drunk on Pollen’ by Gabrielle McGrath,

3rd place – 'Let’s Get Lost’ by Andrea Acosta.

There were 28 images in the Advanced section, from 7 authors.

1st place – 'Fanad Lighthouse’ by Joe Joyce,

2nd place – ‘Budding Garlic’ by Barbara Fitzgerald,

3rd place – 4 images shared 3rd place – ‘Mud River’, ‘Milky Way over Coppermines’, ‘Concert Hall Iceland’, and ‘Angry Bird’ all by Louise Skelly.

The judge was Michell La Grue FIPF, LIPPAV from Malahide Camera Club. Michelle’s work can be seen on her website – 

here's the link - https://www.michellelagruephotography.com

Thanks to Michelle for her 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 The Maureen Dunne Natural World Competition and will be held on on Tuesday 21 May 2024.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

 

Mono Prints Competition April 2024 results.

Mono Prints Competition April 2024 results.

There was a total of 50 Images from 14 authors in this Mono Prints Competition, which was held on Tuesday 16 April 2024 and which was the last Mono Prints Competition of this current season.

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

1st place – 'Devil’s Music’ by Mick White,

2nd place – 2 images shared 2nd place – 'Come On, I didn’t Touch You’ and ‘ Sailing to Byzantium” both by Mick White,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd place – 'Civil Twilight’ by Mick White and ‘Beast from the East” by Enid Conaghan.

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

1st place – ‘Sandymount’ by Peter Byrne,

2nd place – 3 images shared 3rd place – ‘Chimneys’, Peadar’ and ‘Window Light’ all by Peter Byrne,

3rd place – 'Hogweed’ by Noleen Dowdall.

There were 30 images in the Advanced section, from 8 authors.

1st place – 'Last Minute.com’ by Michael Crean,

2nd place – 5 images shared 2nd place – Col Sheep’ by Michael Crean, ‘On Her Way’ by Joe Joyce, ‘Black and White’ by Louise Skelly, and ‘Lonely Horseman’ and ‘Weary’ both by John Turner.

3rd place – 6 images shared 3rd place – ‘Praying for a Miracle’ and ‘Disney Hall Los Angeles’ both by Louise Skelly, ‘No Respect” by Brian McKeown, ‘Mr. Cool’ by Mick Clemenger, ‘Incognito’ by Joe Joyce, and ‘Georgie’ by Michel Crean.

The judge was Michell La Grue FIPF, LIPPAV from Malahide Camera Club. Michelle’s work can be seen on her website – here's the link - https://www.michellelagruephotography.com

Thanks to Michelle for her 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 The Maureen Dunne Natural World Competition and will be held on on Tuesday 21 May 2024.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


Some of the winning Images below as not all of the images were available at the time of posting.
 

Colour Print Competition 03/24

Colour Print Competition March 2024 results.

There were 24 Images from 7 authors in this Colour Print Competition, which was held on Tuesday 19 March 2024.

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

1st place – 'My Name means Beloved’ by Michael White,

2nd place – 'Bowled’ both by Michael White,

3rd place – 'Silent Glide’ Michael White.

There were only 2 images in the Intermediate section, from 1 author.

1st place – 'A Host of Daffodils’ by Noeleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 'Alas, Poor Paddy’ by Noeleen Dowdall,

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

1st place – 'Bad Eddie Sunset’ by Joe Joyce,

2nd place – ‘Rome in Puddle’ by Barbara Fitzgerald,

3rd place – ‘Superhuman Crew’ by Brian McKeown.

The judge was Mark Taylor, LIPF, EFIAP/D1, M.APS, a member io Malahide Camera Club.  Thanks to Mark 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.  Mark’s work can be seen on his website – here’s the link -www.taylofoto.com

This was the last Colour Print Competition of the current season

Make sure to watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

 

Projected Images Competition 02/24.

Projected Images Competition February 2024 results.

There were 46 Images from 13 authors in this Projected Images Competition, which was held on Tuesday 21 February 2024.

There were 6 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'Death Stare’ by Michael White.

2nd place – 'Autumn Colours’ by Aoife Finnegan,

3rd place – 'Eagle Owl’ Michael White.

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

1st place – 'Shield Bug’ by Andrea Acosta,

2nd place – 'Tulips Dancing’ by Andrea Acosta,

3rd place – ‘John’ by Gabrielle McGrath.

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

1st place – 'Forest Floor Mushrooms’ by Mick Clemenger,

2nd place – 'Sitting on the Fence’ by Dominic Gaffney,

3rd place – 'Golden Eagle’ by Joe Joyce.

The judge was multi award winning photographer Elaine Butler, LRPS, from Palmerstown Camera Club.  Elaine’s work can be seen on her website – here's the link - https://www.elainebutlerphotography.com

Thanks to Elaine for her 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 19 March

with hand in a week earlier on 12th March.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

 

Mono Prints Competition 02/24.


Mono Prints Competition February 2024 results.

There were 33 Images from 11 authors in this Mono Prints Competition, which was held on Tuesday 21 February 2024..

There were 8 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'Rapid Transit Home' by Michael White.

2nd place – 'Misty Morning at Shackleton’s Mill' by Michael White,

3rd place – 'Canyon of Heroes' by Michael White.

There were only 2 images in the Intermediate section, from 1 author.

1st place – 'Russborough House’ by Noleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 'Kilkeel’ by Noleen Dowdall.

There were 23 images in the Advanced section, from 8 authors.

1st place – 'Sarah’ by Joe Joyce,

2nd place – ' Which Hat is Mine?’ by Mick Clemenger,

3rd place – 'Paper Man’ by Michael Crean.

The judge was multi award winning photographer Elaine Butler, LRPS, from Palmerstown Camera Club.

Elaine’s work can be seen on her website – here's the link - https://www.elainebutlerphotography.com

Thanks to Elaine for her 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 19 March

with hand in a week earlier on 12th March.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

 

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Colour Print Competition January 2024 results.

There were 35 Images from 11 authors in this Colour Print Competition, which was held on Tuesday 23 January 2024.

There were 13 images in the Novice section, from 4 authors.

1st place – 'Autumn Breeze’ by Michael White,

2nd place – 3 images shared 2nd place – 'Stykrisholmur Iceland’ by Enid Conahan, ‘Tranquil Howth’ and ‘He Went for the ball’ both by Michael White,

3rd place – 'Sheathed Woodtuft’ by Michael White.

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

1st place – 'Nightfall’ by Noeleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 'Mr Willie Wagtail’by Noeleen Dowdall,

3rd place – ‘Sitting on the Fence’ by Gabrielle McGrath.

There were 17 images in the Advanced section, from 5 authors.

1st place – 'Lady in Red’ by Dominic Gaffney,

2nd place – 2 images shared 2nd place - ‘Bird’ by John Turner, and ‘The Shack’ by Louise Skelly.

3rd place – 3 images shared 3rd place – ‘Wings Up’ by John Turner, and ‘Stop Taking my Photo’ and ‘Cooper’ both by Louise Skelly.

The judge was Sean Kennedy, AIPF, EFIAP, a long serving member of Dublin Camera Club. Sean’s Book Dublin Bay – City by the Sea ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1847179234,  Thanks to Sean 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.

The next Colour Print Competition will be held on 19 March November, with hand in Tuesday 12th March,

- watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

Projected Images Competition December 2023 results.

Projected Images Competition December 2023 results.

There were 66 Images from 17 authors in this Mono Prints Competition, which was held on Tuesday 12 December 2023.

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

1st place – 'Et Tu, Brute?’ by Mick White,

2nd place – 2 images shared 2nd place – ‘I need to lose that spare tyre’ by Mick White and ‘Owl in Flight’ by Aoife Finnegan,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd place – 'Howth Harbour Heron’ and ‘ No Smoking in this Joint” both by Mick White.

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

1st place – 'Last Summer’ by Noleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 3 images shared 2nd place – ‘Can they see me?’ and ‘In Flight’ both by Darren Hanlon, and ‘Delicate Tulip’ by Andrea Acosta,,

3rd place – 3 images shared 3rd place – ‘Blinked’ by Darren Hanlon and ‘Carson’ and ‘Ready to Bumble’ both by Andrea Acosta.

There were 30 images in the Advanced section, from 8 authors.

1st place – 2 images shared 1st place – ‘My Little Pony’ by Joe Joyce and ‘At Full Gallop’ by Mick Clemenger,

2nd place – 3 images shared 2nd place – ‘A Coastal setting’ by Pat Kehoe, ’Bird of Prey’ by Mick Clemenger, and ‘Glendalough Creek’ by Louise Skelly.

3rd place – 3 images shared 3rd place - ‘Hideaway Bay’ by Pat Kehoe, ‘Are You Looking at Me?’ and ‘Follow Me’ both by Suzana Radic.

The judge was Anthony Murray LIPF EFIAP / Silver, from Malahide Camera Club.  Tony classifies himself as a "generalist" photographer, but with a heavy emphasis on landscapes / seascapes, Portraiture & Street Photography, and his work can be seen on his website – here’s the link - https://www.tonymurraypix.com/about.html 

Thanks to Anthony 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.

The next Projected Images Competition will be held on 20 February 2024, with hand in on previous Tuesday 13thFebruary 2024, - watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Mono Print Competition 

Mono Prints Competition December 2023 results.

There were 44 Images from 13 authors in this Mono Prints Competition, which was held on Tuesday 12 December 2023.

There were 8 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'Busker’ by Ann Kavanagh

2nd place – 'Entertainer’ by Mick White,

3rd place – 4 images shared 3rd place – 'Best Friends’ and ‘Where’s My Bubble” both by Ann Kavanagh, ‘Hurricane Sculpture’ and ‘End of a NY Day’ both by Mick White.

There were 3 images in the Intermediate section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'Winter Walk’ by Noleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 'Black and White’ by Noleen Dowdall,

3rd place – ‘Artist at Work’ by by Gabrielle McGrath.

There were 33 images in the Advanced section, from 9 authors.

1st place – 'Over the Liffey’ by Pat Kehoe,

2nd place – 3 images shared 2nd place – ‘A Lone Tree’ by Pat Kehoe, ‘Meeting on the Edge” by Brian McKeown, and ‘Lady with Candle’ by Dominic Gaffney,

3rd place – 3 images shared 3rd place - ‘The Eyes say it All’ by Mick Clemenger, ‘Scream” by Louise Skelly, and ‘Fanad Lighthouse’ by Joe Joyce.

The judge was Anthony Murray LIPF EFIAP / Silver, from Malahide Camera Club.  Tony classifies himself as a "generalist" photographer, but with a heavy emphasis on landscapes / seascapes, Portraiture & Street Photography, and his work can be seen on his website – here’s the link - https://www.tonymurraypix.com/about.html 

Thanks to Anthony 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.

The next Mono Prints Competition will be held on 20 February 2024, with hand in on previous Tuesday 13th February 2024, - watch the website and Facebook page for updates


Colour Print Competition 11/23

Colour Print Competition November 2023 results.

There were 49 Images from 14 authors in this Colour Print Competition, which was held on Tuesday 21 November 2023.

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

1st place – 'Royal Caribbean Sunrise’ by Mick White,

2nd place – 'Into the Woods’ by Ann Kavanagh,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd place – 'Marylin’s Flying Skirt’ by Mick White and ‘Kestrel” by Aoife Finnegan.

There were 3 images in the Intermediate section, from 1 author.

1st place – 'Ringlet’ by Noeleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 'On the March’’ by Noeleen Dowdall,

3rd place – ‘Kitchen Orchid’ by Noeleen Dowdall.

There were 34 images in the Advanced section, from 10 authors.

1st place – 2 images shared 1st place - 'Baby with Headband” by Gillian Delahunty, and ‘Eye on the Ball’ by Pat Kehoe.

2nd place – 2 images shared 2nd place -’ Blackbird’ by Dominic Gaffney and ‘Wren Sitting Pretty’ by Mick Clemenger.

3rd place – ‘Portrait of a Man’ by Gillian Delahunty.

The judge was Anthony Lynch.

Thanks to Anthony 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.  Anthony runs workshops in landscape and astro photography 15k followers on Facebook.  Here's the link to his website - https://anthonylynchphotography.com where you can see some of his work.

The next Colour Print Competition will be held on 23 January 2024, with hand in Tuesday 16th January 2024 - watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

 

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Mono Prints Competition October 2023 results.

There were 48 Images from 14 authors in this Mono Prints Competition, which was held on Tuesday 17 October 2023.

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

1st place – 'What?’ by Ann Kavanagh

2nd place – 'Friday Night at Dalymount’ by Mick White,

3rd place – 'Pensive’ by Ann Kavanagh.

There were 6 images in the Intermediate section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'Laytown Races' by Gabrielle McGrath,

2nd place – 'Kai at Laytown' by Gabrielle McGrath,

3rd place – ‘Tara Solistice’ by Noleen Dowdall.

There were 31 images in the Advanced section, from 9 authors.

1st place – 'Pause for Thought’ by Dominic Gaffney,

2nd place – 'Through the Arch’ by Pat Kehoe,

3rd place – ‘Tram 28’ by Joe Joyce.

The judge was Stuart Boulds. 

Thanks to Stuart 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.

The next Competition will be the Colour Prints Competition which will be held on 21 November, with hand in Tuesday 14thNovember, - watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

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Projected Images Competition October 2023 results.

There were 68 Images from 18 authors in this Projected Images Competition, which was held on Tuesday 17 October 2023.

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

1st place – 'Common Carder Bee’ by Mick White,

2nd place – 'Moody Blue’ by Mick White,

3rd place – 'Snail’ by Ann Kavanagh.

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

1st place – 'That Stare’ by Andrea Acosta,

2nd place – 'Solstice Sunset’ by Noleen Dowdall,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd place – ‘Extreme Cycling’ by Gabrielle McGrath and ‘Just Chillin’ by Andrea Acosta.

There were 40 images in the Advanced section, from 11 authors.

1st place – 'Fetch’ by Louise Skelly,

2nd place – 2 images shared 2nd place -’ Orange Tipped Butterfly’ by Mick Clemenger, and ‘Insect on Ragwort’ by Brian McKeown.

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd place -‘Linear’ by Joe Joyce, and ‘Robin’ by Mick Clemenger.

The judge was Stuart Boulds.

Thanks to Stuart 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.

The next Competition will be the Projected Images Competition which will be held on 21 November, with hand in Tuesday 14thNovember - watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

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Colour Print Competition September 2023 results.

There were 46 Images from 12 authors in this Colour Print Competition, which was held on Tuesday 19 September 2023.

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

1st place – 'Sunset at Poulnabrone’ by Aoife Finnegan,

2nd place – 'Dun Laoghaire Pier’ by Aoife Finnegan,

3rd place – 'Mutual Friends’ by Pat Keating.

There were 3 images in the Intermediate section, from 1 author.

1st place – 'One Fine Day’ by Noeleen Dowdall,

2nd place – 'Teasel’ by Noeleen Dowdall,

3rd place – ‘Turks Head Lily’ by Noeleen Dowdall.

There were 31 images in the Advanced section, from 8 authors.

1st place – 'Alghero Dawn’ by Liz O’Neill,

2nd place – 2 images shared 2nd place -’ Playtime’ by Pat Kehoe, and ‘Get ‘em boy’ by Louise Skelly.

3rd place – ‘Lisbon Museum of Art’ by Joe Joyce.

The judge was Mick Sawyers.

Thanks to Mick 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.

The next Colour Print Competition will be held on 21 November, with hand in Tuesday 14th November - watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

League Winners 2022/23

The League has been finalised and Images below from the Awards ceremony at the AGM on Tuesday 30/05/2023. 


1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category are on the table below.

 

Internal Club Competitions

Going forward, each year we will run a league where Members are asked to submit up to 4 entries in each of three categories, Colour Images one month and Monochrome Images and Projected Images on the alternate months.  The Projected Images Competition may have up to 4 images (colour or mono, in any mix, e.g 4 mono, or 3 colour and 1 mono, or 2 colour and 2 mono etc.) 

Additionally only Novice Members may submit a Colour Image that has previously entered into a monthly Competition and has been converted to Monochrome, but must inform the Competition Secretary accordingly.

The Members are divided into 3 levels of expertise and experience, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.  On the third Tuesday of the month (normally) we invite an experienced judge from another club to discuss the images submitted, and award points out of 20 for each of the images.  

The points scored are added to a league and the winners each section are awarded Shields, medals and certificates at the end of the season.  The judges are carefully selected to ensure that they give constructive criticism, designed to help the Members improve their photographic and post processing skills.

How to submit images to Competitions

Here we will explain how you go about submitting images to the monthly competitions.

First, catch your chicken!!  Decide on what images you want to submit.  Then examine them for anything a judge will find fault with - crooked horizons, dust spots, bright or distracting parts of the image.  Use you post processing software to crop and clean up the image.  If in doubt, ask the Members for advice and help.  We don't bite!

Then when you have prepared the images for submission, make sure to re-size them to less than 2mb - see separate notes on how to do this in our Techniques page.

Upload them to the appropriate folder on the Club's Competition Google Drive - Members should have a link to these folders.  Make sure to name your images as below - Your Grade_Your Membership Number_Image title - for example I_8802_Heron in Flight means Internmediate Grade, my Membership Number, and the title of the image.  Try to use meaningful titles, not Image 1, Image 2, etc.

The Competition night is (normally) the third Tuesday of the month, so submission night is 1 week before that, so the second Tuesday of the month.  Note that because of the short month in December, the submission day is the first Tuesday of the month and the Competitons are on the second Tuesday.

Good Luck with your entries.

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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 2nd 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.

 

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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 2nd 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 3rd 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 2nd place 'Go Lassie Go' by Louise Skelly and 'Dominic' by Brian McKeown,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd 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.

 

Mono Prints Competition 02/23

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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.

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

2nd place – 'Oisin' by Maria Dunne,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3rd 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 14th March.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

Projected Images Competition 02/23.

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.

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

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

3rd place – 'Deer' by Ann Kavanagh.

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

1st place – 'Redshank' by Mick Clemenger,

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

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

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

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

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

3rd 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 14th March.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

Colour Print Competition 01/23.

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.

1st place – Splash of Green by Noleen Dowdall,

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

3rd place – Colombia Livia by Ann Kavanagh.

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

1st place – Splash Landing by Mick Clemenger,

2ns place – Spring is Coming by Barbara Fitzgerad,

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

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

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

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

2 images shared 3rd 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.


 

Mono PrintCompetition 12/22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1st place – 'Lily' by Barbara Fitzgerald,

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

3rd place – 'James' by Barbara Fitzgerald.

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

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

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

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

Images to follow.

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 10th January.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

Projected Images Competition 12/22.

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.

1st place – 'Ruby' by Noeleen Dowdall,

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

3rd 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Images to follow.

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 10th January.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

Colour Print Competition November 2022.

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.

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

2nd place – Beach Somewhere by Noleen Dowdall,

3rd place – Fuchsia by Ann Kavanagh.

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

1st place – Fresh Harvest by Andrea Acosta,

2ns place – Cute Redhead by Mick Clemenger,

3rd place – Doe a Deer by Mick Clemenger.

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

1st place – Poppy Field by Louise Skelly,

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

2 images shared 3rd 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 Print October 2022

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.

1st place – 'Aon Sceal' by 2201,

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

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

2nd place – 'Lost Souls' by 1703.

3rd place – 'Street Performer' by 1904.

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

1st place – 'Velegia Shapes' by 8905.

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

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd 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 8th November.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

 

Projected Images October 2022.

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.

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

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

3rd 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.

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

2nd 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.

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

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

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd 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 8th November.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

Colour Images Competition September 2022 results.

There were 60 Images from 17 authors in this Colour Images Competition.

There were 8 images in the Novice section, from 2 authors.

1st place – 'Laytown Races' by Aoife Finnegan,

2nd place – 'At Ease' by Ann Kavanagh,

3rd place – 'Diesel Locomotive Engine no 87' by Aoife Finnegan.

There were 24 images in the Intermediate section, from 7 authors.

1st place – 'Poppies' by Barbara Fitzgerald,

2nd place – 'What a Mouthful' by Mick Clemenger,

3rd place – 'Kylemore Abbey' by Andrea Acosta.

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

1st place – 'Who's First' by Brian McKeown,

2nd place – 'On the Edge' by Dominic Gaffney,

3rd place – 'Sassy Sisters' by Paul Keegan.

The judge was Helen Hanafin, FIPF, EFIAP/s from Dublin Camera Club.

Thanks to Helen for the 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 October 18th with the hand in a week earlier on 11th February.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

Mono Images Competition and Projected Images Competition 04/22 results. 

Mono Images Competition April 2022 results.

There were 44 Images from 13 authors in this Mono Images Competition.

There were 13 images in the Novice section, from 4 authors.

1st place – 'Keith' by Gabrielle McGrath,

2nd place – 'Slane Distillery' by Andrea Acosta,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd place – 'Vicki' by Darren Hanlon, and 'Hazy Hill in Slane' by Andrea Acosta.

There were 10 images in the Intermediate section, from 3 authors.

1st place – 'Classiebawn Castle' by Louise Skelly,

2nd place – 'Mr P Mac' by Dominic Gaffney.

3rd place – 2 images shared third place – 'Magnolia' and “Natalie' by Dominic Gaffney.

There were 21 images in the Advanced section, from 6 authors.

1st place – 'On Melted Steps' by Paul Keegan.

2nd place – 'What Came First' by Liz O'Neill,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd place - 'Arms Folded' by Paul Keegan, and 'Tymon Park Squirrel' by Brendan Kneafsey.

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Projected Images Competition April 2022 results.

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

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

1st place – 'Robin' by Darren Hanlon,

2nd place – 2 images shared second place - 'Grand Marshal' by Darren Hanlon, and 'Pancake with Raspberries' by Andrea Acosta

3rd place – 'Lucan Bridge' by by Andrea Acosta.

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

1st place – 'Snowy Owl' by Dominic Gaffney,

2nd place – 'Vinales Valley' by Ruth McConigly,

3rd place – 'Forever in Blue Jeans' by Dominic Gaffney.

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

1st place – 'Watchful Heron' by Liz O'Neill,

2nd place – 'Short Life' by Liz O'Neill,

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd place - 'Green Eyes' by Paul Keegan, and 'Robin' by Brendan Kneafsey.

The judge was Ger Mulhall, LIPF AFIAP from Boyne Valley Photography Club, whose work can be seen here's the link -https://photostudio.ie/portfolio-item/ger-mulhall/

Thanks to Ger 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. The winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed images will follow shortly.

These were the last League Competition of this 2021 / 2022 Season.

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The next Competition will be The Maureen Dunne Natural World Competition, to be held on Tuesday 17 May 2022. Details to follow.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

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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.

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

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

3rd place – 3 images shared 3rd 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.

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

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

3rd 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.

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

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

3rd place – 2 images shared 3rd 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 19thwith the hand in a week earlier on 12th February.

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.


 

Mono Images Competition and
Projected Images Competition Feb 2022.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3rd place – 18 points – 2 images shared 3rd 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.

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

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

3rd place – 18 points – 2 images shared 3rd 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3rd place – 18 points – 2 images shared 3rd 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.

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

2nd place - 19 points – 2 images shared 2nd 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 15th with the hand in a week earlier on 8th March. Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.

 

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3rd 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 15thwith the hand in a week earlier on 98h February. Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.