On 26 November 2019, Ely competed in a 3-way print battle against the above clubs, coming second overall. For more details and a full list of entries and scores, please see the External Competitions section of our “Images and Competition” page, or click here
There were 11 clubs competing in the competition and each club entered 4 PDIs and 4 Prints. PICO was 1st with 146 points, Deepings 2nd with 145 points and we were in 3rd place with 140 points. We were quite pleased to come 3rd (5 points more than Wisbech in 4th who normally beat us) although we were leading the competition at the halfway stage by 2 points following a strong showing with our 4 PDI entries. The Judge did a good job and was consistent with his scoring – only 1 PDI & 1 Print scored 20.
Ely Photographic Club members were saddened to hear that Ian Kippax had passed away on 10 October 2019. Ian had been an active member of the club for more than 40 years and was a very talented photographer, winning numerous club competitions and external awards. Ian had held a number of positions on the club committee including Secretary and Treasurer, and his efforts and sterling service to the club were most appreciated by the membership.
Ian died peacefully at home in Littleport with his family around him. A loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be sadly missed by all those that knew him. The funeral is at the Fenland Crematorium, March PE15 0YJ on Wednesday 23 October at 3.30 pm.
The first Print Competition of the new season on 16 October 2019 will be judged by Andy Swain. Members are welcome to bring guests if they wish, and the winning images will be posted on our website as soon as the results are available.
Our annual print exhibition will be held once again in the Cathedral, and is open every day throughout August. Entry is free, so please come along and have a look, and don’t forget to bring your friends!
Many prints will be available for you to purchase by leaving your details in the box – we will then contact purchasers to arrange for their prints to be delivered to them.
The club’s new season will start on Wednesday September 11 2019, with a welcome to members new and old. The club has arranged a varied season of events, which are all available to view on the website now on the events calendar. We always welcome new members, and look forward to another successful season to come!
Our final competition of the year was held on Wednesday 22 May 2019, and was judged by Roy Essery.
Congratulations to Kevin Pigney for winning the competition with “Canine Friends”. Pauline Griggs came second with “Architectural Aspects” and Viv Houghton third with “Something Simple”.
The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held on Wednesday 15 May 2019 at Needhams Hall, Ely College, from 7.30pm. Nick sent out a pack of information to all members on 26 April, and all members are encouraged to attend this important evening.
We held our 2nd Annual Members Choice competition on Wednesday 8 May 2019, and the results and images can be viewed here
Congratulations to the winners of each category, especially to Helena Mueller who only got her first DSLR at Christmas!
The themed panel competition was held on Wednesday 24 April, and 12 entries were judged, this year in pdi format, by Joan Jordan ARPS.
Results of the competition, and the winning images, can be viewed by following the link on the “Images and Competitions page, or simply Click Here