Rusthall: A Picture Tells All 2019
The photographic competition was judged by Gary Francis, Chief Photographer of Courier Media Group who says:"Very difficult to judge this year with 48 varied entries and a wide variety of subject matter, but my choice has to be biased towards those images that try to show Rusthall at its best. There are some very talented photographers in Rusthall and all who entered should be proud of their photographs even if they weren’t shortlisted as winners."
Just a few comments about how to make your photos even better:
1. Experiment with different viewpoints and don’t always take photos standing up at shoulder height. Be prepared to crouch down, or try to gain a higher viewpoint, but stay safe.
2. If you see something interesting but there are foreground distractions such as cars in the way, be prepared to wait or go back to see if they clear.
3. Never be afraid to take lots of images and experiment. I doubt that many, if any, of the images submitted were shot on the expensive medium of film, but are probably all digital which costs nothing.
4. If you have access to photo editing software then be prepared to experiment with cropping your image, but start by taking the photos at the highest quality setting as possible on your camera. Then if you do decide to crop the image afterwards, you can still maintain quality.
Adults Class
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OVERALL WINNER 
Legends of the Rocks IV
Judge's Comment: "Excellent location shot, definitely Rusthall and a good blend of vivid colour in the foreground and almost monochrome background; and the characters are interacting with one another and not just staring at the camera.
Prize: £50 cash |
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FIRST RUNNER-UP 
On the Rocks at Denny Bottom
Judge's Comment: "A beautiful silhouette but still includes
Prize: Two course meal and glass of wine for two |
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SECOND RUNNER-UP 
Rusthall High Street at Sunset
Judge's Comment: "Beautifully composed to show the sky above Rusthall. Using the “Rule of Thirds” for those that are aware of this term in art and photographic composition whereby the key points of the subject fall within the frame split into thirds. The figure in the right corner leads the viewer into the picture." Prize: Two course meal for two at the Red Lion. |
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THIRD RUNNER-UP 
Dressing the Toad
Judge's Comment: "Similar to the Legends of the Rocks photo, split between monochrome and vivid colour. The line of colourful people leads your eye into the picture." Prize: £20 voucher at the Daily Bread. |
Under 16s Class
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WINNER 
Shadwell Woods I
Judge's Comment: "A stunning image and not easy Prize: £40 cash. |
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FIRST RUNNER-UP 
Steps on the Common I
Judge's Comment: "Nicely composed and I always like a photograph where there is Prize: Photography book. |
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SECOND RUNNER-UP 
Owls on Rusthall Common
Judge's Comment: "Nicely framed by the foliage and an image that Prize: Photography book. |
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THIRD RUNNER-UP 
Pick and Mix at the Venture
Judge's Comment: "Very colourful and Evie has taken a different perspective on Rusthall. " Prize: Photography book. |
Other Adult Entries
Happy Valley August 2019 Natalie Hyder |
Sunset over Ashley Park Natalie Hyder |
Milo and the Colours of Autumn at Rusthall Playing Fields
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Turneresque Sunset over Common View
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A garden by Rusthall Medical Centre
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St Paul's Street
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Edward Street
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Sunset Over Rusthall
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Legends of the Rocks
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Red Lion Pub at Dusk
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Evening Sun on Field at Home in Lower Green Road
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Sunset in Field Near Peacock Farm
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My Daughter and Friends Under the Blossom at Mary Caley Park
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View from Rusthall Cricket Club at Sunrise
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My Daughter Playing on the Common at New Year
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A Walk Through the Woods
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Faces in the Rocks
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Stone People - Legends of the Rocks V
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Legends of the Rocks III
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Legends of the Rocks II
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Legends of the Rocks I
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Bull's Hollow
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Bee on Thyme
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Autumn Bounty
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Bullrushes at Marl Pit Pond
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Autumn Bracken
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Prickly Guest |
Battle of the Bands
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June Evening in Harmony Street |
Under 16s
Happy Valley
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Steps on the Common II
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Cricket Pitch
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Tarry Path
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Shadwell Woods II
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The 281
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The Book Shelf at the Hospice Shop
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View of the Oak From the Hospice Shop on a Rainy Day
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Freedom in Nellington Woods
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Monster Slug in Nellington Road
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Autumn Morning in Rusthall |
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 in the village 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, title of the photo 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 and may be used elsewhere (as in local magazines) at the discretion of the RVA
HOW LONG DOES THE COMPETITION RUN FOR?
The competition will run from July - 1st September 2019
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 cash prize for the winner of the adult category and prizes for 3 runners up; £40 cash for the under 16 winner and prizes for 3 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 18th September 2019
Competition supported by Rusthall Parish Council