Rusthall Village Photo Competition 2018

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Rusthall: A Picture Tells All 2018

The competition was kindly judged by Gary Francis, Chief Photographer of Courier Media Group who says: "In Summary: another great year of images from the people of Rusthall and probably even harder to judge than in previous years as the subject matter gets wider and wider. Once again I also found it difficult to judge if you base 'Rusthall' as the criteria.
"Slightly disappointing this year to have no under sixteen entries as in previous years there have been some stunning pictures from younger children."
Gary Francis, September 9, 2018

OVERALL WINNER

Rusthall Common in July 2018
by Julian Britten
Judge's Comment: "Nice sky and I like the image of the lady leading us into the
picture and wanting to know where the footpath leads us. It is probably a typical
Rusthall scene but not as photographed as Toad Rock."

FIRST RUNNER UP

Shadwell Woods I, April 2018
by Jenni Mathews
Judge's Comment: "I like the close up of the bluebells and the composition which
throws the Bluebells in the distance out of focus to replicate the haze effect they
often show us."

SECOND RUNNER UP

The Night
by Aleksandra Sejdia
Judge's Comment: "Great composition. The fireworks almost fill the frame but
including the silhouetted figures in the lower half of the picture gives a nice balance.
I would guess this was taken at the Annual Rusthall bonfire event."

THIRD RUNNER UP

Girl With Puddle Near Ashley Gardens, July 2018
by Jenni Mathews
Judge's Comment: "A fun picture of a child at play absorbed in what she is doing
and a reminder to us of childhood."

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Stepping Out
by Suzy Phillips
Judge's Comment: "A lovely snowy scene and 'you can
feel the cold'. Again it is good because the figures lead us
into the picture and it doesn’t matter that you can’t
see their faces."

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Being
by Michaela Starkey
Judge's Comment: "A lovely silhouette and the flare adds to the image.
Gives a warm feeling."

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Tarry Path in the Snow
by Sue White
Judge's Comment: "A lovely snow scene with a bright blue sky. The shadows and
the path draw you into the image."

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Silhouette
by Karen Gardner
Judge's Comment: "The only picture submitted in black and white
but it has lovely tones."

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Balloon Sunset
by Anna Hayes
Judge's Comment: "A nice picture to include the sun the moon
and a balloon, but it might benefit from cropping to reduce the
darkness in the lower half of the picture."

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Sheep Escape Lower Green Road
by Anna Hayes
Judge's Comment: "The pose of the sheep
just made me smile and the image is
nicely composed. (The rule of Thirds
applies nicely here)"

The Future
by Aleksandra Sejdia

Last Breath
by Aleksandra Sejdia

Incredible 7 of Rusthall
by Aleksandra Sejdia

Sleeping Beauty
by Aleksandra Sejdia

Blackberry on Rusthall Common, August 2018
by Jenni Mathews

Shadwell Woods II, April 2018
by Jenni Mathews

Rusthall Bonfire 2017
by Jenni Mathews

Toad Rock
by Tasha Young

Cool Cat
by Tasha Young

Ladybird
by Tasha Young

Rusthall Common in March 2018
by Julian Britten

Woods Behind Rusthall Common in February 2018 (II)
by Julian Britten

Woods Behind Rusthall Common in February 2018 (I)
by Julian Britten

Rusthall Common in October 2017
by Julian Britten

Owl Rock??
by Kevin Mullery

Truck In Snow
by Suzy Phillips

Fun With Child And Dog At Toad Rock
by Suzy Phillips

Community Gathering in Upper Street
by Suzy Phillips

Fallen Tree In Bull's Hollow
by Suzy Phillips

Boys In Bull's Hollow
by Suzy Phillips

Time Travel: Toad Rock As It Was
by Mick Bean

On the Allotment
by Oliver Peters

A Place of Contemplation
by Sue White

School's Out
by Sue White

Virgin Balloon in Field
by Anna Hayes

Butterfly on Flower in Garden
by Anna Hayes

Feeling Hungry
by Karen Gardner

Rusthall Common I
by Karen Gardner

Rusthall Common II
by Karen Gardner

Blossom
by Karen Gardner

Garden Party I
by Allan 'Jif' Peters

Garden Party II
by Allan 'Jif' Peters

Keith the Ram
by Jane Frederick-Geer

Thinking
at Toad Rocks by Amber Powney

Chilly
at Rusthall Park by Amber Powney

Frosty
at Grange Road Woods by Amber Powney

Winter
at Grange Road Woods by Amber Powney

Spider With Moth in Lower Green Road
by Anna Hayes

Goat Hungry on Farm in Lower Green Road
by Anna Hayes

Hello Goat
by Anna Hayes

Spa Golf Course in the Snow
by Nigel Suckling

Loaf Rock by Night
by Allan 'Jif' Peters

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 up to 5 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 within the past year. There are two categories:
1) for 16 year olds and under
2) over 16 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 16) 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 16, 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 July - 2nd September 2018

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 prize - £50 for the winner of the adult category, £30 M&S voucher for the first runner-up and £15 M&S vouchers for the other two runners-up; £40 cash for the 16 and under winner and book tokens for runners-up. Winners will be contacted via telephone or email and a prize-giving ceremony will be held at the Rusthall Village Association meeting on Wednesday 19th September 2018

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Competition supported by Rusthall Parish Council

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