Rusthall: A Picture Tells All 2015
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Judge’s Comments: Once again it is a difficult competition to judge with such a variety of images demonstrating both an “eye” for a good picture and photographic expertise. Some of the close up images of Bee on a flower, a grasshopper and the Robin demonstrate good photographic skills and patience in waiting for the right time to capture the shot. Amongst my favourites are those that show Rusthall at its best, good images of Toad Rock and Bull’s Hollow taken from a different view point, an image of a village fete, which, from a newspaper photographer's ’ point of view, shows people in action. Well done to everybody for taking part. In this competition there are no losers, as you have all demonstrated enjoyment in participating, but it has been difficult to choose clear winners and has been an enjoyable task. In the “adults” section my choice for first prize is Farm Gate by Allan Peters. It is almost void of colour and creates a nice mood with foreground, middle ground and distant interest. The lighting is superb and the lone figure leads your eye into the picture. An excellent image with a warm hue. |
Farm Gate by Allan Peters
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First runner up in the adult category: Winter scene of Ashley Gardens by Nathalie Hyder. Again a picture devoid of colour which gives a nice perspective of a street scene amidst a snow shower. A Wintry scene which makes you feel the cold. |
Ashley Gardens 21st February 2015 by Nathalie Hyder
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Second runner up in the adult section: Applause Outdoors at the Rusthall fete by Viv Hughes. This nicely composed image sums up village life at it’s best with people enjoying themselves at the annual village fete. From a newspaper photographer’s point of view, this would be the perfect image in print to sum up such an event. It is nicely exposed with the photographer shooting into the light, not always easy to get it right! |
Applause Outdoors at the Rusthall Fete (with spare wheels on their hats!)
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Third runner up in the adult section: Kid by Lisa Helbig. This is a “fun” picture which makes the viewer think about how it was taken. To use the word “eye catching” is a bit of a pun, but that is exactly what it is and it sets itself apart from other entries. |
Kid (taken at Woodside Cottage, Nellington Road) by Lisa Helbig
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Under 15 section: Judge’s comment. It is always excellent to see youngsters taking up this hobby at an early stage. I started when I was twelve and it has led to an enjoyable career. Never be afraid to experiment as in this digital age, photography can be an inexpensive hobby. Winner 15 and under: Archie Faiers aged eight… Pond in Happy Valley. This is an excellent image with a reflection in the water, almost a feeling of lines across the water, nicely composed. It makes me want to go there and see it for myself. |
Pond in Happy Valley by Archie Faiers (age 8)
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Under 15 runner up number one: “Lush “ by Jacob Farrell. What a different viewpoint! An excellent idea and very eye catching. A breath of fresh air from the “normal” perspective. I see so many images which are just taken from eye level. This picture demonstrates the photographer’s desire to take something from a lower viewpoint. |
Lush by Jacob Farrell (age 12)
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Under 15 runner up number two: Bird by Ben Neal. This is a difficult subject but a very good attempt to capture it. Birds tend not to sit still for too long and this is a very good attempt to capture it. Consider cropping this image to make it even better. Crop the picture at the top and sides to frame the bird and this would be a very good photograph. |
Bird by Ben Neal (age 10)
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Under 15 runner up number three: Christian Neal’s photo of Rusthall common. The pathway in the centre of this image shows good composition as it leads the viewer's eye into the picture.
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Rusthall Common by Christian Neal (age 13)
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Other Entries
Sign Post by Jacob Farrell (age 12) |
Lone Giant by Jacob Farrell (age 12) |
Lake in Happy Valley by Archie Faiers (age 8) |
Rocks in Happy Valley by Archie Faiers (age 8) |
Waterfall in Happy Valley by Archie Faiers (age 8) |
Happy Valley by Archie Faiers (age 8) |
Manor Road by Lisa Helbig |
Colour (taken at Woodside Cottage, Nellington Road) by Lisa Helbig |
Sign (at the entrance to Rusthall Lodge) by Lisa Helbig |
High Street from Rusthall Common by Christian Neal (age 13) |
Southwood Road allotments by Ben Neal (age 10) |
Southwood Road Rec. by Ben Neal (age 10) |
Wisteria in Upper Street by Suzy Phillips |
Ponds in Happy Valley by Suzy Phillips |
Exhibition by Suzy Phillips |
Happy Valley at Dusk by Suzy Phillips |
Heron by the Pond on Spa Golf Course by Suzy Phillips |
Taken in my Back Garden July 2015 by Nathalie Hyder |
From my Garden May 2015 by Nathalie Hyder |
Blue Tit 2015 by Christian Neal (age 13) |
Rusthall Yews by Tina Chandler |
Gateway to Rusthall by Tina Chandler |
Bulls Hollow by Tina Chandler |
Wickham Gardens Allotments
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Bridleway in Shadwell Woods
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Garden Life by Gary Hyder |
Stanley in the Garden by Dee Hyder |
Lilly's Lounging Sunday 15th May by Alex Britcher |
Pickle Looking Pretty 15th August by Alex Britcher |
Veteran's Day over Rusthall by Alex Britcher |
Veteran's Day over Rusthall by Alex Britcher
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Scene at Toad Rock 15th August 2015 by Kerry Noble |
Scene at Toad Rock 15th August 2015 by Kerry Noble |
Scene at Toad Rock 15th August 2015 by Kerry Noble |
Scene at Toad Rock 15th August 2015 by Kerry Noble |
Scene on Rusthall Common 15th August 2015 by Kerry Noble |
Sunset August 15th by Natalie Hyder |
Rainbow August 12th by Natalie Hyder |
Bulls Hollow Cottage by Lynne Lane |
Toad Rock Retreat by Lynne Lane |
St Pauls Graveyard by Lynne Lane |
Tunbridge Wells Golf Course by Lynne Lane |
Happy Valley by Allan Peters |
St Paul's Path by Allan Peters |
Dragonfly emerging from nymph I |
Dragonfly emerging from nymph II |
Dragonfly emerging from nymph III |
The Gardener's Friend by Mark Howden |
Rusthall Photographic Competition
WHAT IS IT?
A photographic competition entitled 'Rusthall: A Picture Tells All' which is being run by the Rusthall Village Association and is intended to be an opportunity for people to send in images of what Rusthall means to them, today. There is no restriction as to what or where the photographs are taken (all pictures will be vetted prior to publication for common decency and appropriateness for an all age audience). They can be of people, places, animals, buildings, landscapes, wildlife, events etc.
WHO CAN ENTER?
Anyone can enter the competition. The only rules are that the photos must have been taken in or of Rusthall, and they must have been taken this year (2015). There are two categories:
1) for 15 year olds and under
2) over 15 year olds
HOW CAN I ENTER THE COMPETITION?
Simply send in your photograph to our website manager Nigel Suckling
nigel.R.suckling@gmail.com
with your name, contact number, email, age (if under 15) and where and when the photograph was taken.
Alternatively you can post a print with all your details to Alex Britcher at 1 Manor Road which runs beside the first One Stop in Rusthall High Street.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MY PHOTOGRAPH?
The photographs will be displayed here on the website showing the name of the entrant, where the photo was taken and, if less than 15, the age of the entrant. A copy of the photographs will then be held on file at Rusthall Library as an historical document
HOW LONG DOES THE COMPETITION RUN FOR?
The competition will run from 11th July - 8th September 2015
WILL THERE BE WINNERS AND WHO DOES THE JUDGING?
Yes, there will be 1 winner and 3 runners up from each of the two categories. The photographic editor from the Courier will be judging the competition
WHAT HAPPENS IF I WIN AND HOW WILL I KNOW?
Winners will have their pictures printed in the Kent and Sussex Courier and will also win a cash prize - £50 for the adult category and £40 for the 15s and under! Prizes for the runners up still to be decided. Winners will be contacted via telephone or email and a prize giving ceremony will be held at the Rusthall Village Association meeting on Wednesday 16th September 2015
Competition supported by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council