Mono Competition Results

Date Published 
Sun 30 Mar 2025

The Stroud Camera Club’s annual monochrome competition saw an excellent turnout, with a total of 32 print entries in a highly competitive field. Our judge for the evening, Steve Field from Bristol Photographic, praised the high standard of work on display, making his task of selecting winners particularly challenging.

A special congratulations to Mick West, who, despite being new to printing, took first place in the print competition—an impressive achievement. In the digital category, Carol Barchou dominated the podium, securing both second and third place with her outstanding entries.

Well done to all who entered, and thank you to Steve Field for his insightful judging. The competition highlighted the incredible talent within the club, setting a high bar for future contests!

Print Placings

First: "Occulus Fast & Slow" - Mick West

Second: "Good to Read in the Morning" - Jeff Wilson

Third: "Nearing the End" - Trish Bloodworth EFIAP, BPE1

Highly Commended: "Chicago L" - Mick West

Highly Commended: "Reflections on the Stroud Canal" - Rene Cason AFIAP

Commended: "The Lookout" - Richard Atkinson

Commended: "Little Owl in the Rain" - Rene Cason AFIAP

Commended: "IMG_8685 BW" - Kerrin Malone

  

Digital Placings

First: "Lighthouse Moonscape" - Annie Blick

Second: "Whitewashed Wall Abstract" - Carol Barchou

Third: "Playtime on Woolacombe Beach" - Carol Barchou

Highly Commended: "Starry Night" - Francis Mridha

Highly Commended: "The Corn Exchange" - Annie Blick

Highly Commended: "Mono Parade" - Trish Bloodworth EFIAP, BPE1

Commended: "Wet Fox" - Rene Cason AFIAP

Commended: "Dawn Light" - Kerrin Malone

Commended: "Fight for the Chalice" - Malcolm Marner

Commended: "Simply Beautiful" - Jeff Wilson