Open Competition 2026

On Tuesday 20th October , Rob Friel adjudicated the open competition. Fifty-seven entrants presented a broad spectrum of subjects and techniques. Having judged on several previous occasions, Rob was required to review the images rapidly from late afternoon due to technical constraints; nevertheless, he performed commendably, offering insightful critiques and constructive feedback. Rob continues to judge for us because he is consistently impressed by the quality of the submissions, a sentiment that was certainly evident tonight.

Congratulations to the winning image photographers.  

First place: Breaking the Surface by Andy Leonard 

Second place: Gazing Up in Awe by Jim Gilpin. 

Third place: a race to the flag by Stuart

Highly commended images: 

           Light in the Art Gallery, Bill Grant

           Autumn Path, Andy Leonard

          Rock on Billy, Gordon Rhind

          Light over the Empty Pool, Pete Thomson

Commended images: 

        Fractured Vision by Gus

        Vibrant Cadence by Gus

       Cock Ptarmigan Strutting Its Stuff at Sunset by Ron

        Farm Gate by John Stewart

Winning Images

Ist " Breaking the Surface "

2nd "Gazing Up in Awe"

3rd " A Race to the Flag"

Highly Commended images

" Light over Empty Pool "

" Rock On Billy"

" Autumn Path"

"Light in the Art Gallery

Commended images: 

" Fractured Vision"

  "Vibrant Cadence"

"Cock Ptarmigan Strutting Its Stuff at Sunset  "

" Farm Gate "