Category: Competition

A bonanza of points – Photography Challenge update!

PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – a bonanza of points and the latest League Table.

Photography Challenge 2021 – we have a bonanza of ‘TWO POINTS’ to award in the following LOCKED categories.

7. A different point of view.

7. A different point of view.

And the winner of two points is in a very keenly fought category, is… GARETH HUGHES.

44. A drawing of a photograph or a photograph of a drawing.

44. A drawing of a photograph or a photograph of a drawing.

The winner of two points is GARETH HUGHES.

54. A vacant lot.

54. A vacant lot.

The two points are awarded to JIM UNEY for his historically significant vacant lot!

56. Thinking.

56. Thinking.

The winner should be Dave for using such a thoughtful model – but instead, going to go for the slightly different gargoyle gaze of JANET BUCKNALL.

68. Broken glass.

68. Broken glass.

For his beautiful framed shattered glass, two points go to JIM UNEY.

71. Deserted street.

71. Deserted street.

And the winner of two points is GARETH HUGHES.

The current League Table (as of 3 March, 3.15pm):

Dave Hook98£25
Janet Bucknall88+2= 902nd
Steve Denniss703rd
Gareth Hughes59+6= 654th
Mike Redhead405th
Maggie Wingfield29
Jenny Young24
Jim Uney18+4= 22
Paul Benson16
Glen Stallard6
Richard Winchester5
Mike Bartlett3
David Pike2
Malcolm Seville1
League Table 9.15am am Fri 26 Feb 21.

Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.

RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.

In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:

#photography_challenge_2021

Photography Challenge 2021

Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.

Photo Challenge 26 Feb 21

PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – and the latest League Table.

Photography Challenge 2021 – the latest update and League Table (as of 9.15am Friday, Feb 26).

The additional points awarded in four of the LOCKED subjects:

18. A chain link fence

18. A chain link fence.

The 2 points with her shadows of a chain link being an element, go to MAGGIE WINGFIELD.

23. Book covers.

23. Book covers.

The 2 points are awarded to GARETH HUGHES. Yes, could be argued more book ‘pages’, but the creative element won me over.

25. Strangers.

25. Strangers.

Strangers on a train or tube win 2 points for STEVE DENNISS.

30. Soft.

30. Soft.

Soft materials, soft focus, and “Aww” type softness – and my 2-point winner for cute softness here is Teddy by JANET BUCKNALL.

The current League Table:

Dave Hook97£25
Janet Bucknall76+2= 782nd
Steve Denniss68+2 = 703rd
Gareth Hughes57+2= 594th
Mike Redhead395th
Maggie Wingfield24+2= 26
Jenny Young23
Jim Uney17
Paul Benson13
Richard Winchester5
Glenn Stallard5
Mike Bartlett3
David Pike2
Malcolm Seville1
League Table 9.15am am Fri 26 Feb 21.

Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.

RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.

In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:

#photography_challenge_2021

Photography Challenge 2021

Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.

Photo Challenge update 23rd Feb 21

PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE 2021 update – and the latest League Table.

Photography Challenge 2021 – the latest update and League Table (as of 7.30pm am Feb 23).

The additional points awarded in three of the LOCKED subjects:

11. Disappointment.

11. Disappointment.

A very good category and difficult to judge. But for a sheer expression of disappointment the 2 additional points is awarded to STEVE DENNISS.

12. Siblings.

12. Siblings

The 2 points – again based on a great expression – goes to MIKE REDHEAD.

17. Incognito.

17. Incognito.

The 2 points are awarded to GARETH HUGHES.

The current League Table:

Dave Hook97£25
Janet Bucknall732nd
Steve Denniss66+2= 683rd
Gareth Hughes55+2 = 574th
Mike Redhead36+2 = 385th
Maggie Wingfield24
Jenny Young22
Jim Uney15
Paul Benson13
Richard Winchester5
Glenn Stallard4
Mike Bartlett3
David Pike2
Malcolm Seville1
League Table 10.00 am Fri 19 Feb 21.

Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.

RESERVED subjects are for those new to the game or with 5 points or less. We encourage you to send in your entries to email: viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk.

In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find them easier:

#photography_challenge_2021

Photography Challenge 2021

We are the only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.

Photo challenge Update 14 February 2021

THE LATEST from Photography Challenge 2021: A change in the rules to encourage more people to take part; and the latest League Table.

THE LATEST from Photography Challenge 2021: A change in the rules to encourage more people to take part; and the latest League Table.

In the last two days, we have had a further 45 photos submitted towards the challenge. We have 12 contributing photographers so far.

** NOTE – AN UPDATE TO RULES ** We have RESERVED certain subjects. These are for people who have not had a go yet or have only submitted a few entries (if you are on 5 points or under). This is to encourage more people to have a go. Everyone who submits an entry will be automatically entered into a draw for a £10 prize. The winning player’s name will be drawn at random at the end of the challenge. All players included except the £25 winner.

The RESERVED subjects are: 2. A somersault, 4. A belly laugh and 15. A wonderful suprise.

The following subjects are now LOCKED (as of 1.50pm today 14 Feb) and so drop out of the challenge. We publish the photos from each below and award the winning two points

  • 26 Black and White
  • 31 Green
  • 85 A graveyard
  • 87 Tallest building

No. 26 BLACK AND WHITE.

No. 26 Black and White

The winner of the 2 POINTS is – once again – Mike Redhead with his beautiful lighthouse in a scenic landscape.

No. 31 GREEN.

No. 31 GREEN.

The winner of the 2 POINTS is… Gareth Hughes with his green grass in snow.

No. 85 A Graveyard.

No. 85 A graveyard.

The winner of the 2 POINTS is… Steve Denniss for his silhouettes which had been shot on film, processed and scanned.

No. 87 Tallest building.

No.87 Tallest building.

The winner of the 2 POINTS is… Mike Bartlett with his iconic Palace of Westminster shot which with the puddle reflection makes it twice as tall!

The latest League Table (14 Feb 1.50pm):

Dave Hook37£25
Gareth Hughes33+2 = 352nd
Steve Denniss25+2 = 273rd
Janet Bucknall264th
Jenny Young145th
Mike Redhead12+2 = 145th
Maggie Wingfield10
Paul Benson6
Mike Bartlett1+2 = 3
David Pike2
Malcolm Seville1
Richard Winchester1

Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.

In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find it easier #photography_challenge_2021

Photography Challenge 2021

We are the only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.

Photo challenge League Table 12 Feb 21

OUR NEW PHOTO challenge continues to attract interest and with a friendly competitive edge.

OUR new photo challenge continues to attract interest and with a friendly competitive edge.

The following subjects are LOCKED and so drop out the challenge:

  • 21 Christmas lights
  • 22 A reflection – 2 already points awarded
  • 31 Green
  • 85 A graveyard

Here we have the images for number 21 Christmas Lights. And my declared winner of two additional points is Mike Redhead with his lens in front of a Christmas tree and bokeh background.

We’ll have a look at 31 Green and 85 A graveyard over the weekend.

The latest League Table (12 Feb 6.30pm):

Dave Hook29£25
Gareth Hughes242nd
Janet Bucknall213rd
Steve Denniss194th
Mike Redhead10+2=125th
Jenny Young10
David Pike2
Maggie Wingfield6
Paul Benson2
Mike Bartlett1
Malcolm Seville1

Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.

In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find it easier #photography_challenge_2021

Photography Challenge 2021

We are the only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.

Photo challenge first Locked Subject points awarded.

OUR new photo challenge is at its first milestone; the first Locked Subject points are awarded. We also publish the latest League Table (9am 10 Feb).

OUR new photo challenge is at its first milestone; the first Locked Subject points are awarded. We also publish the latest League Table (9am 10 Feb).

Number 22. A reflection is our first locked subject and so drops out of the challenge. So no more entries to number 22 folks! And from that subject, we pick a winner.

Whilst I will tend to lean towards those photos that appear to have been taken specifically for the challenge, in this case, the view of Hull Minster reflected in the office windows is just a great record of a viewpoint that no longer exists! So that scores an additional 2 POINTS to MIKE REDHEAD. His photo will be the first put into the challenge photobook.

Thank you to David Pike, Mike Redhead, Steve Denniss, Dave Hook and Jenny Young for completing our first subject.

The latest League Table:

Dave Hook16£25
Steve Denniss112nd
Jenny Young93rd
Gareth Hughes93rd
Mike Redhead4+2 = 65th
Janet Bucknall2
David Pike2
Maggie Wingfield2
Mike Bartlett1
Malcolm Seville1

Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.

In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find it easier #photography_challenge_2021

Photography Challenge 2021

We are the only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.

#Time Photos

Thank you to those taking time to enter #Time photos. We have a look at the entries here…

Thank you to those taking the time to enter #Time photos.

We asked you to make an image that depicts/associates with a saying, phrase or idiom about TIME….?

On the entries – I like ‘Time for Tea’ by Dave Hook with its jet black background focussing attention on the subjects. I like both ‘Time is Money’ entries; Janet Bucknall’s made me laugh out loud with its pound coins as numbers and rolled-up notes as hands and must win the prize for creative thinking (if we had one!). The other ‘Time is Money’ by Steve Denniss is a lovely composition with the shallow depth of field just hinting at the ‘money’ part of the theme.

But my favourite and my declared winner is “Killin’ Time” by Gareth Hughes. Great composition and the red ‘blood’ of the clock and the shadow adding to the drama of the image. Well done, Gareth.

The images:

Again many thanks to all those taking part. I hope members are following along with the Photography Challenge 2021 and considering entering some images.

“And we’re off!” – Photo challenge first League Table

OUR new photo challenge has started with an early flurry and there are two clear contenders for that £25 top spot.

Dave Hook7£25
Jenny Young52nd
Steve Denniss33rd
Janet Bucknall24th
Mike Bartlett15th

The way you ‘play’ this game will become obvious as it goes on. At the moment some subjects have proven to be easier to complete or find your stock images for.

There are only two more images allowed in the No.22 A Reflection category before that subject is knocked out. Some of the subjects may be more difficult to complete, for example, 10. A bald spot, 16. Chapped lips or 52. Nerds. But the more difficult subjects will have to be tackled too if early leaders in the competition want to maintain their lead. The likelihood is that most competitors will have to take new images to score those valuable points.

Remember: We’ll only accept one photo from each person to each subject. After we’ve received 5 photos to a particular subject, then that subject will be closed for entries.

Some early entries to the Photography Challenge 2021

In whatever way you send us your images for the challenge, use the hashtag so that we can find it easier #photography_challenge_2021

Photography Challenge 2021

We are the only Hedon-based photographic club. It’s free to join in and take part, and the club prides itself on its good reputation for its fun and friendly approach.

Competition TIME…

Can you make an image that depicts/associates with a saying, phrase or idiom about TIME….?

The ‘time has come…’ for a just-for-fun friendly COMPETITION this week!

Can you make an image that depicts/associates with a saying, phrase or idiom about TIME….?

Send your image as a file to us at viewfinders-ttl@gmx.co.uk by Sunday night (7 February 2021).

Shadows Competition and Flash Photography – On Zoom Wed 27 May 2020

Our next Zoom Meeting takes place on Wednesday 27 May at 7pm and we have included a SHADOWS COMPETITION to the agenda.  We want to see up to five photographs on the theme which you can share during the meeting.

Our next Zoom Meeting takes place on Wednesday 27 May at 7pm and we have included a SHADOWS COMPETITION to the agenda.  We want to see up to five photographs on the theme which you can share during the meeting.

Those not on Zoom but on Facebook can share on the Hedon Viewfinders group page as one post from 7pm on Wednesday 27 May. Use the hashtag #ViewfindersShadows so we can find them easily in order to be able to view them on Zoom too.

We’ll print out copies of the best as prizes.

Note: We’ll still be discussing ‘Flash Photography’ at the Zoom Meeting too.

Link to Zoom Meeting – Join from 6:45pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86807823018
Meeting ID: 868 0782 3018.

Have included this Shadows tutorial from Mike Browne as part of his ‘Lockdown’ series.