HAY Camera Club has is pleased to announce that Charles Jenkins-Jones of Pentre Felin near Sennybridge has won its 2017 photograph of the year. Independent judge Peter Young assessed over 70 digital and printed images from club members at a special event earlier in December.
Peter said “The composition is simple but beautiful. The more I looked at the photograph, the better I liked it.”
Second place went to Dainis Ozols of Painscastle whose photograph of a car in the Wales GB rally at Sweet Lamb was also praised by the judge. Peter said “The photographer has caught the action beautifully. Superb position. I love the lighting.”
Hay Camera Club is currently exhibiting at St Peter’s Church in Peterchurch, Herefordshire. The Club meets most Tuesdays evenings throughout the year when the events include talks, learning events, practical sessions, competitions with other clubs including one in New Zealand. The club also organises photography trips which recently have included rallycross, an old mill, waterfalls and a re-enactment event.
For further information about joining the club, contact the club secretary, Christine Starnes on 01981 550589 or visit the club’s website at www.haycameraclub.co.uk ”
Hay Camera Club has members from both sides of the border including Golden Valley, Talgarth, Peterchurch, Clyro and Painscastle.