Photo Competition 2022
SUBJECT: WILD FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE BRITISH ISLES
THE RESULTS
The response to this year’s competition was good, with 52 photo entries. The standard was excellent. Voting slips were handed out at the November meeting, with members choosing their three favourites. 70 slips were returned, with a total of 210 votes. The voting was exceptionally close. In the absence of an expert judge, the results show the top three ladies, the top three gentlemen and the overall winner.
LADIES: In reverse order
3rd place: Photo number 23 by Denise Thornton, Red Deer
2nd place: Photo number 52 by Patsy Parsons, Cornfield bounded by Grasses
1st place: Photo number 1 by Viv McKay, Hawk Moth
GENTLEMEN: In reverse order
3rd place: Photo number 44 by David Thornton, Cornflower
2nd place: Photo number 13 by Mike Luff, Dragon Fly. However, David Thornton says that this is a banded demoiselle.
1st place: Photo number 41 by Richard Herbert, Barn Owl
The overall winner of the competition was Richard Herbert as he achieved the most votes.
Small prizes have been presented to Viv and Richard.
Many thanks to everyone who entered and to everyone who voted. The winning photographs will be displayed again at the AGM.
Mike Luff
Thanks to Mike for organizing this event.
And here are the winning photos of the Ladies' competition
Clicking on any picture below shows it properly oriented and full screen...
| ----- | 3rd place: Photo number 23, Red Deer by Denise Thornton; |
 | 2nd place: Photo number 52, Cornfield bounded by Grasses by Patsy Parsons; |
 | 1st place: Photo number 1, Hawk Moth by Viv McKay. |
And here are the winning photos of the Gentlemen's competition
 | 3rd place: Photo number 44, Cornflower by Dave Thornton; |
 | 2nd place: Photo number 13, Dragon Fly by Mike Luff; |
 | 1st place: Photo number 41, Barn Owl by Richard Herbert. |