On Monday 17th November, Paul Stanley was our judge for our sixth and final competition in 2025, which had a theme of Open (Projected).
Paul Stanley (FIPF, EFIAP, ESFIAP) is a member of Dublin Camera Club. He is also the FIAP Liaison Officer for the Irish Photographic Federation, the main contact for Irish photographers seeking FIAP distinctions. As such, Paul has vast experience in judging images, and this was evident in his approach on the night.
The members benefited greatly from his insights on the images shown and discussed, particularly regarding composition, exposure, sharpness, and the importance of making the main subject the brighter part of the image by toning down distractions.
Congratulations and thanks to all who entered, and in particular to those placed and commended as set out below.
Level 1
- 1st: Marie Celeste by Peter Chapman
- 2nd: Danube Delta Birds – Pygmy Cormorant Take Off by Niall Watts
- 3rd: Welcome shade by Mary Mcloughlin
- Highly Commended: St Stephens Green Snowfall by Andy Patterson
- Highly Commended: Trampoline by Andrew Cooke
The winning images are in the Gallery below:
Level 2
- 1st: Reflecting by Michael Mahon
- 2nd: Sammie by Michael Mahon
- 3rd: Buzzzz by Frazer Meredith
- Highly Commended: London Bridge by Teresa Mullen
- Highly Commended: Pine Marten by Liam Slattery
The winning images are in the Gallery below:
Level 3
- 1st: Autumn Segla by Stephen Smith
- 2nd: Sparring Stallions by Mike Smith
- 3rd: Leopard’s Glare by Stephen Smith
- Highly Commended: Apple of my Eye by Robbie O’Leary
- Highly Commended: Mont St Michel by Eithne O’Leary
The winning images are in the Gallery below:
