Burton Photo Society Exhibition 2011

In a closely fought contest, I managed to win the contract to do the publicity photography for the Burton Photo Society Annual Exhibition.

Or I suppose you could say......Steve and Jim were doing weddings, I was a poor third and no money changed hands.

Eric took the above pic of me with my children.

Katie and her Mum helped me take some trial shots.

Eric won best Mono Intermediate and is standing in front of my boat picture which didn't.

The Mayor, Councillor Patricia Ackroyd, arrived and presented the awards for the Open Competition sponsored by Burton College.

She was lovely and having a very busy day with a memorial service to attend as well.

My contract included the evening awards ceremony presented by our judge Heather Woodhams, who was neither 69, a bloke, or came from Smethwick. How refreshing.

Eric, trying to drag the judge back to his lair.

Steve reveals the secret of his success is a starting handle in a strategic place......

and receives the Advanced Mono Print Challenge Cup and the Advanced Projected Image Trophy.

Jimbo receives the Best Portrait in the Exhibition and the Judge's Award.

Suzy did well with many certificates, as did Ruth.

Who's panel of 4 prints of bramble shadows was Highly Commended and particularly lovely.

I did good too and breathed a sigh of relief once I'd downloaded the pics and backed them up.