Club & NIPA Competition Round 1 (2026-2027)

The 2026-2027 season was opened on Friday 4^th September when an extensive programme of events was outlined by Hugh Rooney with thanks to Gerry Coe and John Miskelly for their work in putting together the seasons programme.

Last Friday 18^th September members gathered for the judging of the NIPA inter club competition round one . This was an open round in which members could submit images of their own choice of subject matter and indeed a diverse selection of work was on display. Flower photography ,landscape ,architecture, abstract ,bird and wildlife .street photography .motor sport and portrait photography was much in evidence and a high standard of work was on show in both novice and advanced sections. Hugh Rooney was the judge for the evening and starting with advanced colour print. Hugh took time to comment on every print offering advice an encouragement and suggestions where improvement could be made .

ADVANCED COLOR PRINT

Nigel Snell On reflection First

Nigel Snell Final Approach Second

Hazel Newell Pastel Flower Third

Hazel Newell Pretty in Pink Highly Commended

Nigel Snell Red Squirrel Commended

Edward McCavana Blue Blooms Commended

Edward McCavana Lily Commended

NOVICE COLOUR PRINT

Connor Bradley Highland Majesty First

Moving on to advanced mono print Hugh once again considered every image after which the results were announced.

ADVANCED MONO PRINT

Ray Magill The Wall Watcher First

John Sullivan Aldeburgh Second

Harry Graham Guardians Third

Nigel Snell Take Flight Highly Commended

Edward McCavana Sculptural Form Commended

Edward McCavana Glenveagh National Park Commended

ADVANCED DIGITAL PROJECTION

Nigel Snell Black Headed Gull First

Leanne Simpson Under the Canopy Second

Hazel Newell Water Lily in Sunshine Third

Hazell Newell Alone Commended

Mandy Milliken Sunflower at Sunset Highly Commended

Alastair Bell Venice in Motion Highly Commended

Leanne Simpson Groomsport Beach Commended

NOVICE DIGITAL PROJECTION

Keith Hassall White Manned Tamarin First

Connor Bradley Architectural Rhythm Second

Keith Hassall Black and White Colobus Third

Conor Bradley Inner Light Highly Commended

Many thanks to Hugh Rooney for his consideration of the entries to this competition and congratulations to all those whose images were awarded and thanks to all who entered their work in round one .

Edward McCavana - Bangor Photographic Society Information Officer.