These are some of the stunning photographs members of Wincanton Camera Club entered the virtual Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF) Digital Projected Image Competition (DPIC) this month.

From 58 camera clubs from the West of England, three national photographic experts awarded Wincanton a commendable 29th place, which was the highest placing of any club in the Blackmore Vale region. Along with this regional competition, Wincanton Camera Club held their own competition on the theme of ruins held an annual online quiz evening.

Mike Barnard from Yorkshire has given an illustrated Zoom talk about his varied images on the themes of flowers, macro images, creative still life, portraiture and images with different shutter speeds.

And earlier this month, botanical photographer Polina Plotnikova also hosted a Zoom talk on flowers and still life.
Brian Stubbs of Wincanton Camera Club said: “Polina has had her work recognised by awards from the Royal Horticultural Society for botanical art. It is a privilege, and a bonus of the lockdown move to Zoom meetings to be able to secure photography speakers of such quality.”

“Our next meeting will be the third of our internal competitions where each member can submit up to three digital images for an external judge to appraise and score. These meetings are always supportive and helpful in gaining genuine critique so that we can improve our photography.”

Over the next few months, the camera club has secured a number of highly- acclaimed speakers, including Robert Harvey, Elke Vogelsang, Will Goodlett and Paul Mitchell FRPS.

If you would like more information about the club, please visit wincantoncameraclub.co.uk. The talks can be booked by contacting Treasurer, Meyrick Griffith-Jones at Treasurer@WincantonCameraClub.co.uk.

For information about the club email secretary@wincantoncameraclub.co.uk or telephone 01747 840018.

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