As with the colour images. the monochrome images of people competition saw a mixture of formal studio images and more informal shots entered.

First place was taken by Nick Wheat’s image of model Geoff at a recent club event.

Nick also took second, with his picture from a car event.

Laura Richardson’s image of her daughter took third place.

As always the annual Images of People competition saw lots of wonderful pictures of picture entered, both more formal studio shots and more casuual street photography images.

First place was taken by Pam Fisher’s image showing an imaginative use of a mirror at a recent club event.

Two images shared second place – Steve Memmott’s striking image of model Scarlett and Laura Richardson’s beautiful portrait of a couple with their pet.

We had an early start to the photographer of the year competition this year. As ell as being the first round of the Photographer of the Year competition, January’s competition was also for the AGW Trophy. The winner of this trophy is the member who scores the highest combined score for their two images.

First place was taken by Dave Rodgers’ atmospheric view of Chesterfield and the Crooked Spire.

Second place was shared by Laura Richardson’s image of the Sheffield skyline at night, and Darren Worthy’s ace up his sleeve.

Laura also won the AGW trophy with her two images scoring a higher combined score than anyone else.

The projected image competition in September had the earthscape theme – we were looking for images of landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes. As always, our members didn’t let us down!

First place was shared between Darren Worthy’s image of the sun going down through Magpie Mine and Nick Wheat’s ethereal shot of Lumsdale Falls.

Tony Godwin took third place with his image from the Lake District.

May’s print competition helped us display our images of plants and animals from around the world. 

First place was taken by Allyson Evans’ pin sharp image of a kestrel.

Two images shared second place – Darren Worthy’s image of ‘Speedy’ taken at a recent club night, and Paul Beckett’s almost abstract flower photograph.

July’s print competition saw wonderful images of plants and animals from around the world. 

First place was taken by Laura Richardson’s image of painted dogs at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Second place went to Darren Worthy’s image of a feisty cockerel at a tea room in North Yorkshire.

Paul Beckett took third place with his image of man’s bests friend.

June’s peoject competition saw club members vying for the AGW Trophy which was awarded to the photographer scoring the highest combined score from their two entries. In addition, and as always, each photographers’ highest score went towards the photographer of the year competition.

First place for a single image was taken by Nick Wheat’s long exposure shot of Lumsdale. Nick also won the AGW Trophy by scoring the highest combined score.

Second place was shared by Darren Worthy’s abstract night shot of the outside of Birmingham’s Bullring, and Laura Richardson’s photo of polar bears enjoying and frolicking in the snow. Laura came second in the AGW Trophy and Darren came fourth.

Allyson Evans took fourth place with a photograph of clouds above and below the photographer. Allyson came third in the AGW Trophy.

May’s print competition saw us capturing more abstract images, capturing the patterns and textures around us. 

First place was taken by Darren Worthy’s photo of a colourful tunnel at St Pancras train station.

Two images ahred second place – Derek Vintin’s close up of a leaf and Darren Worthy’s box of pens.

May’s print competition saw us capturing more abstract images, capturing the patterns and textures around us. 

First place was taken by Darren Worthy’s headache inducing image of glasses of water.

Possibly due to an upcoming talk about architectural photography, both second and third place went to images capturing the patterns found in buildings.

Derek Vintin’s image of balconies came second.

Third place went to Paul Beckett’s image of an outdoor spiral staircase.

April’s projected images of people competition saw a huge variety of images entered, from action shots to environmental portraits, and from posed studio shots to candid street shots.

First place was shared between Laura Richardson’s peaceful image of her niece and Nick Wheat’s exciting image of a musician.

Steve Memmott took third place with his beautifully lit shot.