Sharow Photographic Competition

WINNERS OF THE SECOND COMPETITION, APRIL 2007
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OVERALL WINNER: Best Photograph
(£150 prize)

Terry Wall, Coalway
Entry No. NAT248

JUDGE'S COMMENT:

"I have judged many photographic competitions and University submissions around the world. My experience at the Sharow Competition was unique in that it was the first time I had to work with both Prints & Digital. I was very impressed with the standard of both mediums and I, and my fellow Judges had a very hard task in finding the final Winners."

Category: Pictorial

PRINT FORMAT

DIGITAL FORMAT

FIRST PRIZE:
George Hodlin, Pontefract
Entry No. PIC529

FIRST PRIZE:
Jacqui Wall, Malden
Entry No. PIC032

SECOND PRIZE:
Nicola David, Sharow
Entry No. PIC486

SECOND PRIZE:
Philip Clarke Hill, Falmouth
Entry No. PIC566

THIRD PRIZE:
John Huddlestone, Great Ayton
Entry No. PIC430

THIRD PRIZE:
Sylvia Wilbur, Beckenham
Entry No. PIC110

COMMENDATIONS:
Adrian Sewell, Tadcaster
Entry No. PIC365: Dead rhei, Namibia
Colin Hugill, Stockton on Tees
Entry No. PIC443: Transporter Bridge
George Hodlin, Pontefract
Entry No. PIC535: Lower Antelope Canyon

COMMENDATIONS:
Peter Horton, North Stainley
Entry No.PIC51: Sharow Church
Sheila Haycox, Pinhoe
Entry No. PIC140: Morgans in the Rain
Bill Allsopp, Ravenstone
Entry No. PIC243: High Tide in the Rain
Christopher Mole, Haywards Heath
Entry No. PIC591: Pembrokeshire

Category: Nature

PRINT FORMAT

DIGITAL FORMAT

FIRST PRIZE:
George Hodlin, Pontefract
Entry No. NAT536

FIRST PRIZE:
Terry Wall, Coalway
Entry No. NAT248 OVERALL PRIZE

SECOND PRIZE:
Colin Hugill, Stockton on Tees
Entry No. NAT441

SECOND PRIZE:
Peter Horton, North Stainley
Entry No. NAT055

THIRD PRIZE:
Ann Wells, Melmerby
Entry No. NAT223

THIRD PRIZE:
David Cantrille, West Bexington
Entry No. NAT549

COMMENDATIONS:
Colin Hugill, Stockton on Tees
Entry No. NAT439: Damsel Fly
Tim Greaves, Sharow
Entry No. NAT515
Tim Greaves, Sharow
Entry No. NAT516

COMMENDATIONS:
Philip Jenner, Netherlands
Entry No.NAT011: Spoonbills
Wendy Conway, Coalway
Entry No. NAT256: Zebra and Wildebeest
Wendy Conway, Coalway
Entry No. NAT254: Lone Wildebeest
Terry Wall, Coalway
Entry No. NAT249: Woodpecker

JUDGE'S COMMENT:

"Judging of the whole took two days to complete but we eventually found unanimity of choice of winners in each category. It was a pleasure to work with my fellow judges in a relaxed manner and to be charmed by so many wonderful photographs of such high quality. Well done to all entrants - you are all to be congratulated on a very high standard of submission."

Category: Portraiture

PRINT FORMAT

DIGITAL FORMAT

FIRST PRIZE:
Sam Issa, Middlesbrough
Entry No. POR426

FIRST PRIZE:
Peter Johnson, Thirsk
Entry No. POR321

SECOND PRIZE:
Liz Pearson, Glastonbury
Entry No. POR393

SECOND PRIZE:
Glendon Franklin, Colchester
Entry No. POR146

THIRD PRIZE:
George Hodlin, Pontefract
Entry No. POR537

THIRD PRIZE:
Grant Sullivan, Stockport
Entry No. POR064

COMMENDATIONS:
C. Page, Bermuda
Entry No. POR237 Mr & Mrs CJR Love
and their Bridesmaid Miss Libby Grose
Clare Granger, Harrogate
Entry No. POR526 Izzy
George Hodlin, Pontefract
Entry No. POR538 Barry

COMMENDATIONS:
Rahul Bhatnagar, Taunton
Entry No. POR309: Laughing Kids
Ayfer Mills, Coleraine
Entry No. POR171 Genuine Conversation

Category: The Best of Yorkshire

PRINT FORMAT

DIGITAL FORMAT

FIRST PRIZE:
Shirley Wildsmith, Masham
Entry No. YOR347

FIRST PRIZE:
Nigel Ibbotson, Bradford
Entry No. YOR300

SECOND PRIZE:
Ann Wells, Melmerby
Entry No. YOR228

SECOND PRIZE:
David Warner, Thirsk
Entry No. YOR184

THIRD PRIZE:
Sara Richer, York
Entry No. YOR481

THIRD PRIZE:
David Winpenny, Ripon
Entry No. YOR285

COMMENDATIONS:
Sam Issa, Middlesbrough
Entry No. YOR427 Riverside, York
David Prince, Harrogate
Entry No. YOR513 Roseberry Topping, Spring
George Hodlin, Pontefract
Entry No. YOR540 Whitby Lifeboat Station

COMMENDATIONS:
Alan Eperon, West Wickham
Entry No. YOR153 Limestone Pavement
David Warner, Thirsk
Entry No. YOR185 199 Steps, Whitby, at Dusk
Nigel Ibbotson, Bradford
Entry No. YOR297 Scaleber Force
Philip Haigh, Liversedge
Entry No. YOR456 Steam over Ribblehead

JUDGE'S COMMENT:

"It was a fantastic set of entries with a very high standard of photography - so much so it did give us a challenge, but it was a great challenge to be faced with and was a lot of fun. It's a credit to everyone who took the time to enter and long may the competition continue"

Category: Schools

FIRST PRIZE:
Edward Mole, Haywards Heath
Charterhouse School
Entry No. SCH594

SECOND PRIZE:
Edward Mole, Haywards Heath
Charterhouse School
Entry No. SCH598

THIRD PRIZE:
Sophie Hannington, Tockwith
Entry No. SCH260

COMMENDATIONS:

Sophie Hannington, Tockwith
Entry No. SCH260 Untitled
Edward Mole, Haywards Heath
Charterhouse School
Entry No. SCH597 Lighthouse Keeper

Edward Mole, Haywards Heath
Charterhouse School
Entry No. SCH595 Rome
Sam Callard, Wantage
King Alfred's School
Entry No. SCH446 The One Last Night

WINNER'S COMMENT:

"By viewing the web-site, I was aware of the success of the first competition in 2006. However, I was amazed at the greatly increased number, and quality, of the entries in this year's competition, when I visited the exhibition. This success can only be due to the enthusiasm and hard work of the organisers, who are to be congratulated.

The purpose and format of the competition is admirable, especially the inclusion of a Schools' Section. For photography to prosper, particularly in the camera club world, we need to enthuse young people and such a competition can only help. Bearing in mind the restricted pemises, I think the layout and presentation, both in prints and digital, was excellent.

That this new competition is held in high regard was evidenced by the submission of entries from a wide area of the country. I consider myself both lucky and honoured to be included amongst the winners. I wish the organisers continued success in their, doubtless, considerable efforts to promote this relatively new venture."

George Hodlin ARPS DPAGB Pontefract, South Yorkshire
First Prize: Pictorial, Nature; Third Prize: Portraiture; Commendations: Pictorial, Portraiture, Yorkshire