All posts by DCCsite

Nov Earthscapes Mono

The final competition that contributes to the annual Photography of the Year competition was November’s Earthscapes print competition. 

In the monochrome prints, first place went to Dave Jones’ capture of part of the campus of Nottingham University.

Ian Clay took second place with his skyscrapers from below.

Third place went to Alyson Evans’ peaceful lighthouse.

Nov Earthscapes Colour

The final competition that contributes to the annual Photography of the Year competition was November’s Earthscapes print competition. 

In the colour prints, first place went to Simon Turner’s moody image of the Humber Bridge.

Dave Jones took second place with his extremely long pier. took second place with his skyscrapers from below.

Third place went to Ian Clay’s ominous forest.

Oct Images of People

There was a wide range of styles of images entered into our annual Images of People competition this year, from street photography to more formal studio shots.

Simon Turner’s image showing the hustle and bustle of New York’s Grand Central Station came first.

Second place went to Darren Worthy’s photograph of model Natasha from her visit to the club.

David Barnett’s seaside portrait came third.

Sept Fauna and Flora Colour

This years Fauna and Flora competition saw some amazing entries, making scoring much harder for club members!

First place was shared by Derek Vintin’s fiery sunflower and David Barnett’s inquisitive birds.

Martin Satur took second place with his capture of a puffin in mid-flight.

Sept Fauna and Flora Mono

This years Fauna and Flora competition saw some amazing entries, making scoring much harder for club members!

First place went to Neil Frith’s pin sharp capture of a grasshopper in his garden.

Martin Satur took second place with his hovering bird of prey.

Third place was shared by Darren Worthy’s shot of an armadillo and David Barnett’s wagtail.

June Celebrating 60 Colour

This year, Dronfield Camera Club celebrates its 60th anniversary, and June’s print competition reflected this.

First place went to Dave Jones’ image of the Peel Monument in Dronfield, in a Pep Ventosa style.

Simon Turner took second and third place with his images capturing the essence of a 60th celebration for a camera club.

June Celebrating 60 Mono

This year, Dronfield Camera Club celebrates its 60th anniversary, and June’s print competition reflected this.

First place went to Derek Vintin’s photo of a sand race with a suitably numbered competitor.

Neil Frith took second place with his trophy image.

Third place went to Darren Worthy’s more abstract shot capturing the essence of reaching 60.

May Colour Purple

A plethora of purple images were entered into May’s competition with the theme of the Colour Purple.

Darren Worthy’s abstract image of curved paper took first place.

Second place went to Neil Frith’s mesmerising and fluid smoke photograph.

Martin Satur’s graceful purple flower came third.

Apr Sports and Games Mono

April’s monochrome print competition saw a range of sports captured for the top three images.

First place went to Darren Worthy’s photo of a finisher at the very wet Dronfield 10k in 2024.

Nick Wheat’s packed Pride Park, Derby came second.

Third place went to a shot from Neil Frith’s recent trip to the Bridlington beach races.

Apr Sports and Games Colour

April’s print competition had a huge range of images entered, from full throated motorbike racing to much more sedate board games.

First place went to Neil Frith’s photo of trike racing on Bridlington’s beach.

Darren Worthy’s image of the Fox and Geese board game (appropriately taken at the Fox and Goose pub!) came second.

Neil was joined by Martin Satur on his trip to Bridlington, and two of Martin’s images from the day came joint third in this competition!