62nd Open Exhibition of Photography 2009, Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport

Awards Phil Riley: (Slides): Certificate for: Cycling by the Canal
Acceptances Jon Allanson: (Digital image): Miss Lola Lamour
Geoff Robinson: ((Prints): Venetian Beauty; Millenium Bridge at Night (Digital image): Boats in Mist
Dorothy Redford: (Print): Trucking; (Digital image): Off Road Vehicle
Gordon Robson: (Prints): Millennium Bridge, Newcastle
Phil Riley: (Slides): The Pink Buoy; Anglers on Misty waters

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Additional report

Two very proud grandparents attended the opening of the Southport's Annual Open Exhibition on Saturday 7th March. They were there to witness granddaughter Katie collecting two awards for her entry of prints in the Junior Section of this prestigious competition. Katie collected a certificate for a picture of her "Family on Cat Bells" and a trophy (plus £20!) as Second Prize for "Great-Grandma" - quite an achievement for a nine-year old in only her second attempt at competitive photography.

Where does this talent originate? That is the hotly debated question between those grandparents, Tony and Dorothy Redford.

Dorothy had two entries accepted in the senior competition. [See above]. Tony submitted none as he considered his recent work fell short of the required standard. Says it all!

Tony Redford

Awards (Junior Section) Katie: Certficate for: "Family on Cat Bells"; Second Prize for: "Great-Grandma" Katie receiving her award.