Kayaking Down the North Esk
Aberdeen University Canoe Club held a day of racing at the River North Esk, near Edzell. This gave BPS members many great opportunities for taking action shots as the high water levels tested the skills of the brave competitors to complete the course successfully. We look forward to the kayakers coming back for us to enjoy another thrilling day of photographing people on, in and under the water. Thankfully everyone that went under bobbed up, faily quickly. Aberdeen University
Brechin City Football Club
We've been fortunate this year to be given the opportunity to try some action photography at Brechin City Football Club. Graeme Youngson, the football club photographer, gave a fascinating talk on what he does on match days and showed some of his best shots. His other main photographic interest is in street photography and he shared some great examples and useful advice. The members who decided to have a go thoroughly enjoyed the chance to be on the touch line at a home matc
Main Project Winners
There was a wide range of subjects for this year's Main Project, the last club competition of the session. Stewart Dodd BEM LRPS from Dundee was the judge and he came to Brechin to deliver his comments and verdict to members in the hall. Stewart's thoughtful and carefully considered comments gave encouragement and food for thought. The winner this year was Chamila Brieske, her second Main Project win, with a vivid collection of colourful characters for a project entitled 'Mas
Mini Panel/Quadriptych Winners 2025-26
The Mini Panel this year was a different challenge. Instead of creating a triptych, which has been required for the last few years, members were invited to submit a panel of four images, a quadriptych. The members who rose to the challenge produced a very wide range of themes and layouts giving our judge, Linda Golightly, a tricky task when considering which panels should be the winners. Linda joined us by Zoom and gave an excellent critique of every image and the final pane
Image of the Year 2025
Roy Robertson FRPS Hon came to Brechin to present his thoughts on each of the submissions in all three Image of the Year Competitions, Colour Print, Mono Print and Digital Image. Roy had the difficult task of judging a wide range of subjects and selecting the winners. Winner of Colour Print of the Year was Manuel Brieske. Winner of the Digital Image of the Year was James Anderson. Winner of the Mono Print of the Year was Anne May. All placed and commended images can be seen i
