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Hawkes Bay Photographic Society

What a great year the club has had in 2011.

Our membership has increased markedly and there is regularly a packed house for monthly meetings and evaluations.

There is a definite increase in interest in our club and our website is receiving a lot more hits these days.

As far as images go, we have had a big increase in B-grade submissions as our newer members get to grips with the monthly judging process. They have been producing some outstanding images and we look forward to seeing them push their limits and try new things in the new year.

In fact a few in B grade people have now earned their way into A grade and we look forward to seeing a bit more competition in this grade in the coming year.

Christmas Party

Well what an awesome Christmas party with so many people and lovely food!

Lots of awards and trophies and Santa gave everyone a gift. Our thanks to the judge for his wonderful input.

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The following people earned trophys and awards at the Christmas party this year:

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B Grade Colour Print – Dick Porter

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B Grade Black and White Print – Sue Martin

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B Grade Colour Image Digital – Greg Thompson

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B Grade Black and White Digital – Kylie Crabtree

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Most Points B Grade – Kev Stanton

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Mid Year B Grade Competition – Rosemary Duff

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A Grade Colour Print – Stu Hastie

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A Grade Black and White Print – Stu Hastie

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A Grade Colour Image Digital – Stu Hastie

A Grade Black and White Image Digital – Stu Hastie

Most Points A Grade – Stu Hastie

Experimental Print – Stu Hastie

Experimental Digital Image – Stu Hastie

Most Points Experimental – Greg Thompson

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Most Consistent Worker – Stu Hastie

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Most Improved Beginner – Kylie Crabtree

Promotion to A Grade

Kev Stanton

Greg Thompson

Kylie Crabtree

Pixel Wars Winner for the year – Graham Palmer

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The mentor programme is continuing in 2012 to encourage those who want to learn more to team up with more experienced photographers and share knowledge.

More field trips are planned for 2012, watch this space.

Also more grear nights are planned where members can learn from more experienced photographers in the club. They focus on different types of ameras, lenses, accessories and techniques.

We also judged the November set category  whcih was ‘Ugly’ at the Christmas party by very loud voting!

The winner was Roni with her ‘Toilet’ picture!

Have a great Christmas and we hope to see all current and prospective club members bringing along lots of images in the new year.

Reminder

Our first meeting of 2012 is on 31st of January at 7pm sharp at Clive Square.

Be ready to take part in a team event, no need to bring your camera!

Also need to submit your ‘People in Love’ images for the January set subject.

 See you all there

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