NCPS at the Chapel Camera Club 25th Anniversary Exhibition
A number of NCPS members were in evidence at Buxton's famous "Dome" on Friday 9th October and were able to view, in those very impressive surroundings, a total of 452 exhibition prints submitted by members of Chapel Camera Club. The prints made an inspiring display as you would expect from a thriving club of Chapel's stature, who are celebrating their 25th year in grand style at this prestigious venue.
The main event of the evening was the inter-club DPI competition, a first for Chapel C.C. It attracted 18 clubs from a wide area, including North Cheshire of course. As organisers Chapel C.C had decided not to enter. Each club had submitted 5 images which were projected via a Canon Xceed 60 onto a large screen and commented on, in random order, by judge for the night John Cartlidge from Cannock.
Our members will recall John's fine wit and perceptiveness from his judging at our own exhibitions in the recent past and he was very much on form at Buxton. All images enjoyed constructive criticism before being awarded a mark following a break for refreshments part way through the evening. The operation went smoothly throughout with a score sheet appearing promptly for each club. The organisers, and the judge, deserved the fulsome praise proffered by Ed Roper of winning club Wigan 10 as he collected the £200 prize on their behalf as the evening drew to a close – at approx 10.30pm.
Despite our selection committee having been caught on the hop which meant having to decide upon our entry in a hurry, North Cheshire finished in 8th position out of 18 clubs – and would have been equal 4th had a deserved 3 more marks been awarded to our stronger images! However we could have no complaints whatsoever, having been up against top quality competition from an array of very strong clubs.