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2017 Photo Competition
These are the 20 finalists from our 2017 Photo Competition. They were selected by our Judge, Phil Farrer, and put on the news board at our last group meeting to allow members to vote for their favourites. More than 100 entries were received from 13 photographers.
The winning images chosen by Phil and members were announced at our November meeting.
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Ian Brading was Overall winner in the UK Category for his image of the Gatekeeper Butterfly
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Geoffrey Mogg was overall winner in the Non UK Category for his image of the Shining sunbird
Congratulations also to Kathy Moore, Judith Honour and Geoffrey Mogg for their highly Commended images
See all the images below and see here for winners of our 2015 competition !
Non UK Category
Marion Osman Zebra, South Africa June '13
"A dazzling sight"
George Johns Cattle Egret, South Africa, 2015
"Home sweet home"
Pam Litton Bison, Teton National Park USA, 2011
"Giants"
Geoffrey Mogg Shining Sunbird, Salalah, Oman 2012
"Shining Beauty"
Kathy Moore Crocodile and Egret, Mexico, 2017
"I'm taller than you"
David Brown Magnificent Frigate Bird, Galapagos '04
"I'm just magnificent!"
Ernie Leahy Chameleon, Punto Umbria, Spain, 2016
"Face Off"
Geoffrey Mogg Tufted Puffin, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, 2007
"Great hairdo!"
Robert Moore Rockhopper Penguins, Falkland islands, 2016
"Jump"
Ian Parker Red Colobus Monkey, Iozani Park, Zanzibar, 2009
"A cool dude"
UK Category
Jenni Anderson - Little Ringed Plovers. Blashford Lakes 2017
"Just thought it might be worth a try!"
Ian Brading Gatekeeper Butterfly, Herstmonceux, 2015
"Male Gatekeeper"
Ian Parker Red Squirrel, Brownsea Island, 2015
"Who are you calling nuts?"
David Brown Little Grebe, Titchwell, 2016
"Reflections"
Ian Brading Wildflower Prufusion, Butterfly World, 2015
"Wildflower abundance at Butterfly World"
Judith Honour Teasels, Walton on the Naze, 2015
"Sunset Teasels"
Geoffrey Mogg Sparrowhawk,
My Garden, 2015
"Morning warm up"
Derek Griffin Lombardy Poplars
Anglesey Abbey, Cambs. 2015
"Poplar Reflections"
Geoffrey Mogg Short Eared Owl,
Heartwood Forest 2016
"I'm watching you"
Ian Parker Atlantic Puffin, Skomer island, 2015
"Room for one more?"