End of Season Awards Evening 2024/25
A fair number of hungry members and guests attended the NAPC end of season dinner and awards evening at Stover Golf Club on Tuesday 6th May.
Much good food was consumed and members followed government and NHS guidelines to drink responsibly. That is to say, we were careful not to spill any!
On to the awards, then:
Master Photographer – Christina Burton
Image of the Year
- Colour Print – Roy Allwood
- Mono Print – Peter Brooks
- DPI – a tie between three: Garnett Showell, Roy Allwood, Christina Burton
Print Worker of the Year – a tie between two: Gordon Aspland, David Wain
DPI Worker of the Year – Roy Allwood
Photographer of the Year – Roy Allwood
Massive congratulations to all awardees and thanks to all who entered the competitions. If you wish to see the wonderful work of our members, visit the Competition Galleries.
NAPC will resume regular activities in September 2025: check the PROGRAMME page later in the summer for details.
Posted by Kevin – 10 May 2025
Image of the Year 2024/25
On 15th April 2025 and expectant group of club member gathered at the Courtenay Centre for a showdown: Image of the Year!
It was a close competition, judges by popular vote. The results and be viewed HERE
Master Photographer 2024/25
UPDATE – Visit the galley HERE
The results are in!
Each year, NAPC runs its Master Photographer competition. Four themes are set and members can enter one image per category. An external judge is appointed and images are awarded up to 10 points. The photographer with the highest cumulative score (max being 40) wins the title of Master Photographer.
It was an unusual judging session on Tuesday 25th March 2025: we had no judge! Sandie Cox was due to attend but had to cancel due to health issues. Fortunately, Sandie had received the images in advance and sent us a score sheet.
NAPC is pleased to announce that the winner of the title Master Photographer 2024/25 is ….. (drum roll) …
Christina Burton
Christina scored full marks in three categories, and had a cumulative score of 36. A breakdown of the scores is shown below –
A gallery of images will follow, once I have the images.
Posted by Kevin – 26/03/2025
A Must See Event
On Tuesday 11th March 2025 we are pleased to welcome the incredible Jack Boskett to Newton Abbot Photographic Club.
An incredibly talented all-round image-maker, Jack started his career as a railway photographer – and this is why club President and mad-keen railway enthusiast, Chris Brown, has invited Jack to our club to address us on President’s Evening. However, Jack’s skills go far beyond creative railway shots – he is now an accredited photographer of royalty.
Guests are welcome to join us at The Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton Road, TQ12 2QA, from 7pm (far a 7.30pm start. There is a guest entry fee for non-members – £5.00, cash only.
Internal Comp - Round 5 - PDI
Tuesday 25th February saw the judging of Round 5 of NAPC’s internal competition – Projected Digital Images. The judge, Ian Hosker, had his work cut out, as the standard was high. Below is a list of the awards. The gallery of winning images can be found HERE
Silicone man | COMMENDED | Garnett | Showell |
Glass and Colour at the V&A | COMMENDED | Chris | Parker |
Lion Bar | COMMENDED | Gail | Banham |
Juv Agate Wolf Pack | COMMENDED | Kirsty | Peake |
Coot Dash ! | COMMENDED | Christina | Burton |
Commercial Space Travel | COMMENDED | Alan | Boothman |
Rural Living near Kalimpong, North India | COMMENDED | Chris | Bryan |
In search of food | BRONZE | Chris | Marsham |
Hammerfest Church | BRONZE | Kirsty | Peake |
Canada Goose on the Attack ! | BRONZE | Christina | Burton |
clarinet man | BRONZE | Gordon | Aspland |
Adam and Bella | BRONZE | Gail | Banham |
The Family’s Wealth – Myanmar | BRONZE | Chris | Marsham |
Down – But Not Out | BRONZE | Alan | Boothman |
Blackthorns at Black Tor | SILVER | Peter | Brooks |
On a mission | SILVER | Garnett | Showell |
dahlia 2 | SILVER | Gordon | Aspland |
the singer | SILVER | Roy | Allwood |
Haldon Sunrise | GOLD | Chris | Parker |
Beautiful Eyes | GOLD | Maria | Selley |
Delphinium | GOLD | David | Wain |
Waterfall whirlpool | GOLD | David | Geeves |
I See You | GOLD | Maria | Selley |
night time steam | GOLD | Roy | Allwood |
Contemplation | GOLD | Karin | Brooks |
Better Late Than Never
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for your bumbling webmaster: a holiday in Spain, the Pop-Up Exhibition, the follow-up stuff after the Pop-Up, and some technical issues that have been bugging me for several weeks. Hence the late reporting of the results of Round 4 of the NAPC internal competition: PRINTS. Judgement took place on 28th January 2025 by was our very own member, Clive Figes: normally we have an outside judge, and he was one when he was booked, then he joined!
Here we go, then —
- GOLD – Brian McLean – Baby Ape
- GOLD – Peter Brooks – Time for Tea & Tik Tok
- GOLD – Christina Burton – Bob
- SILVER – Garnett Showell – Kristianna
- SILVER – David Wain – Astrantia
- SILVER – David Wain – The Conversation
- SILVER – David Wain – Rue des Tanneurs
- BRONZE – Gordon Aspland – Rooks Nesting
- BRONZE – Chris Parker – Haldon Scene
- BRONZE – Gordon Aspland – The Girl in the Tram
- COMMENDED – Roy Allwood – The Tackle
- COMMENDED – Chris Parker – Piles Copse
- COMMENDED – Kirsty Peake – Autumn Colours
- COMMENDED – Christina Burton – Taking the Bend
- COMMENDED – Peter Brooks – Come Bye
- COMMENDED – Roy Allwood – Swallowtail
There were some stunning entries and some interesting results, with several photographers earing multiple awards. Well done and thanks to all who took part.
Internal Comp - Round 3 - PDI
On Tuesday 26th November, NAPC held its judging session for round 3 of our internal competition. Risking life and limb to get across Devon from North to South was erstwhile judge, Peter Fry, all the way from Appledore.
Here are the results:
COMMENDED – dahlia – Gordon Aspland |
COMMENDED – In Control – Alan Boothman |
COMMENDED – Ready to depart – Chris Brown |
COMMENDED – The Avenue – Kirsty Peake |
COMMENDED – Gone swimming – Garnett Showell |
COMMENDED – Aysggarth Falls – Yorkshire – Peter Brooks |
COMMENDED – Who Are You Looking At – Kevin Bennett |
COMMENDED – Long tailed blue buterfly – Brian McLean |
COMMENDED – RIDER AND LEGS – Brian McLean |
BRONZE – Roman Arch , Pula – Gordon Aspland |
BRONZE – Happiness is… – Gordon Aspland |
BRONZE – Icy Morning -1 – Christina Burton |
BRONZE – Braving the Elements – Christina Burton |
BRONZE – Cardboard boat – Garnett Showell |
BRONZE – exiting the water – Roy Allwood |
SILVER – Cormorant in Flight – Christina Burton |
SILVER – ascending – Roy Allwood |
SILVER – Machrie Moor – Kevin Bennett |
GOLD – Vire Island – Garnett Showell |
GOLD – heron bathing – Roy Allwood |
GOLD – Misty Morning – David Wain |
GOLD – Forest Colour – Chris Parker |
GOLD – Ill met by moonlight – Clive Figes |
GOLD – Sally Anne – Clive Figes
Click here to see a gallery of images |
Internal Comp - Round 2 - Prints
Tuesday 22nd October saw the judgement of the NAPC internal competition – print entries.
A wide variety of images was on offer, giving external judge Pedro Landers the difficult task of grading those he thought were most worthy of either a Gold, Silver, Bronze or Commended placement. A tough task, not for the faint hearted.
Ultimately, these are the grading he awarded –
GOLD
Karin Brooks – Helen
Kirsty Peake – Cottonwoods in the Snow
Gordon Aspland – Sail Boards
SILVER
Chris Marsham – Left Behind
Maria Selley – A Serenade
Kevin Bennett – Royal William Yard
Roy Allwood – Wise
BRONZE
Roy Allwood – Steam Fair Lunch
Maria Selley – Trams of Budapest
Clive Figes – Abi in the Limelight
Peter Brooks – Lucy – Southern Fried Groove Queens
Heather Davies – Thai Sunset
COMMENDED
Gordon Aspland – Port de Soller, Majorca
Chris Parker – Westcombe Beach at sunset
Peter Brooks – Shine is fine but rust ain’t a crime
Heather Davies – Going Down
Garnett Showell – Observation Car
To see a gallery of the placed images, CLICK HERE
Well done to everyone who entered, and massive thanks to judge Pedro Landers.
Internal Comp - Round 1 - PDI
Last night (24th Sept) saw the judging of Round 1 of NAPC’s internal competition. Helen Moore, of Liskeard Camera Club had the unenviable role of judge, and decided upon the following awards:
GOLD
Roy Allwood – “working from home”
Gordon Aspland – “spring blossom”
Chris Marsham – “SUN RISES OVER CALLANISH STONES”
Heather Davies – “Whitewater action”
SILVER
Roy Allwood – “heavy lunch”
Kirsty Peake – “Trondheim, Norway”
Chris Parker – “A Dartmoor Brook”
David Geeves – “Stormy Dunes”
BRONZE
Kevin Bennett – “Westgate Building, Bristol”
Maria Selley – “Duchess”
Garnett Showell – “Dartford Warbler”
Chris Brown – “9351 crossing Ker Moor”
COMMENDED
Roy Allwood – “army and navy”
Gordon Aspland – “auray”
Gordon Aspland – “gondola”
Peter Brooks – “Cornwall’s history”
We done to all who took part, and congratulations to all the awardees, Roy & Gordon in particular for their multi-talents!
A gallery of images can be found HERE
Posted by Kevin – 25 September 2024 [edited 27/09/2024 to add link to gallery]
Let the 2024-25 Season Commence!
It’s not long until we resume our Tuesday night meetings.
First up on 10th September we have ‘An Evening with John’ , brought to you by photographer John Perriam ARPS DPAGB AFIAP. Check out John’s website at https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnperriam/albums. Should be an entertaining and interesting session.
Annual Awards Evening – 2023/24
The scores are in, the meal’s been eaten and the awards have been presented. CLICK HERE to read on.
Image of the Year 2023/24
As the NAPC season rapidly approaches its end (our last meeting is a social get-together on 7th May), our members’ thoughts turn towards – arguably – one of the most coveted of competitions: Image of the Year. Click anywhere on the above image panel to see the full story and to view the winning entries.
Master Photographer 2023/24
Four themes, four images, only one winner: gosh, the tension is tangible!
Click HERE for the full story and results.
Posted 27/03/2024 – Kevin Bennett
Competition Results - 2023/24 – ROUND 5 - PDI
On Tuesday 27th February 2024 Round 5 Entries to our internal competition were judged by the very able Wendy Allard of Camborne & Redruth Camera Club
The full list of winners is as follows:
GOLD – The Bibliophile – Karin Brooks
GOLD – Haldon forest – Gordon Aspland
GOLD – Coot Chicks – Christina Burton
GOLD – Country Life – Peter Brooks
GOLD – Rivers of the Canyon – Alan Boothman
SILVER – Beautiful Robin – Maria Selley
SILVER – Mandrill Colour – Maria Selley
SILVER – Teignmouth – Gordon Aspland
SILVER – Yokohama – Peter Browning
SILVER – Abandoned in Kolmanskop, Namibia – Chris Marsham
SILVER – Time for a scratch – Karin Brooks
Bronze – Parrot Fish Colour – Maria Selley
Bronze – Not Sharing – Roy Allwood
Bronze – Looking for Lisa – Peter Browning
Bronze – Forest Colour – Chris Parker
Commended – Bluebells at Holwell Lawn – Christina Burton
Commended – Bee on Flower – David Geeves
Commended – Successful Fishing – Kirsty Peake
Commended – Amaryllis in a Vase – Graham Dunn
Commended – Right Leg Forward – Kirsty Peake
A Picture of Success - Pop-Up Photographic Exhibition
The 6th February 2024 saw NAPC’s first ever Pop-Up Exhibition, in conjunction with three local schools. READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE
Competition Results – 2023/24 – ROUND 4 – PRINTS
Tuesday 23 January 2024 witnessed the judging of Round 4 of our internal competitions. Judge Anna Stevenson (Plymouth Camera Club) carefully pored over the 40 prints and gave in depth commentary on each. The full list of awards is as follows –
- GOLD – Steam Haulage – Roy Allwood
- GOLD – Kassia – Karin Brooks
- GOLD – Dawlish Warren – Gordon Aspland
- SILVER – The View: Antarctic Peninsula – Chris Marsham
- SILVER – Preserved in Death – Chris Marsham
- SILVER – Dartmoor Stream – Chris Parker
- BRONZE – Gothic Temple: Stowe – Peter Brooks
- BRONZE – Lily – Graham Dunn
- BRONZE – Terns in Flight – Gordon Aspland
- BRONZE – A Spider’s Work is Never Done – Graham Dunn
- COMMENDED – Chesterton Windmill (Ruin) – Peter Brooks
- COMMENDED – Arc with Rectangles – David Wain
- COMMENDED – Unstoppable – Roy Allwood
- COMMENDED – Feather – Graham Dunn
Congratulations to the winners, and massive thanks to all who entered prints: the standard was high. For the full awards gallery, click the image above, or click HERE.
Posted by Kevin 24 January 2024
New Website
You may have noticed that the look of this website is different to how it was a week-and-a-half ago, before it disappeared from view. That’s because this is a totally new site with a new design; it’s even hosted elsewhere. Hopefully it is also more secure than our previous site, and impervious to hackers.
For those whose virus checkers stopped them accessing our website up to Friday 12th January 2024, this is what happened.
We were hacked.
We’re not important, not special and have no sway over world events, but the hackers got to us. First this manifested itself as a redirection to dodgy footwear shop with a .ru web address. If you searched on Google you would have found the hit for NAPC, but on clicking it you’d be taken to this footwear site (it may have advertised other stuff as well, but I didn’t hang around to find out.
A few days later, the redirect was more sinister, with the url of our site taking you to some hardcore content about which I shall say no more.
I have no idea for how long our site was hacked – it started misbehaving before I took it over, but there’s no real way of knowing. For that reason, using one of the back-ups was not feasible – the bug could still have been there. I had no option but to remove the site completely. So bad was the hack that I couldn’t even get into the admin pages to save any content, so our archive of images has gone. Oh well, out with the old …
If you were unlucky enough to have seen any of the spurious website content described above, I recommend that you run a virus checker on your devices. I can only apologise on behalf of our hackers!
Posted by Kevin – 15 January 2024