Our annual programme is well underway now, with all types of great photography both from our members and visiting speakers. So far, we’ve been presented with excellent shows firstly from Clive Watkins of the Irvine Club on improving your competition entries. Then two presentations from Alastair Swan and Lorna Ayton, both from our favourite rival club – Ayr Photographic Society. Quite different presentation styles but both entertaining, showing great photography and also presenting more tips and advice

Sandwiched in the middle of those two nights, Robert Quig judged our own members’ images in the 2025 Quig Quaich Competition. Members choose 3 out of 6 topics including ‘Shadows’, ‘Still Life’ and the most popular topic ‘Orange’. Entrants submit up to 6 images, which must be taken over our summer break, with the highest total score being awarded the trophy. Big thanks are due to Bob for his excellent judging. This is his 25th year of him running this competition. Long may it continue!

This year the Quaich was collected by Jim Stevenson – very well done, Jim! – closely followed by Dale Powell and Martin Clark. Some of their leading images are shown in this post. It’s always a great night with surprises in store in how members have interpreted the topics.

So, it’s been a great start and all we do now is look forward to MORE, MORE, MORE……

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Are you a beginner, an improver, or an expert; or someone who simply wishes to improve their photographic techniques and get the most from their camera? If so, why not come along to Kilmaurs Photographic Club?

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Our summer programme has been fantastic this year. The good weather plus a great selection of outings by Kevin Thorne, our club president, has produced a variety of superb photographic opportunities for club members. Add to that top notch communications regarding the programme from John Sommerville, Club Secretary, keeping us all up-to-date with the logistics of each event. And consequently, good numbers of members have been turning out.

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For the first time, Kilmaurs Photographic Club, celebrates joint winners of our annual league, with a superb show of photography across our 2024-25 season.

Jim Stevenson had kept up his usual very high standards during the first three qualifying competitions. He seemed to be running away with the league. That was until Dale Powell caught him at the final Annual competition, closing a five point gap.

So, this year’s league is shared by Jim & Dale who both finished on 234 points, showing excellent consistency. Congratulations to both!!

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The Judging of our Annual Exhibition 2025

It was a great night of photography for all members — an even better one for Dale Powell who succeeded in gaining the top spot in all three sections of our Annual Competition. Top Judge, Stephen Philips of Bearsden and Milngavie Camera Club had his work cut out reviewing almost ninety images which members had submitted for his review and commentary.

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