2009 Competition Results
This year's Photographic Competition attracted almost 100 pictures from 16 entrants; there was roughly an even division between the two categories, with the Huddersfield Narrow producing 52 images to choose from.
Alan Stopher (recent IWAC appointee) kindly agreed to be our lead judge, accompanied by Editor Alwyn and from the office, Bob and Claire.
In summary, Alan writes:
"There was a good range of entries particularly in the Huddersfield Narrow Canal category. The winning selection illustrates how satisfying it can be to take atmospheric pictures in all seasons and particularly shows the Huddersfield off to fine effect.
"The overall winner captured the judging panel's imagination with a very well executed winter scene at Uppermill. The composition was excellent, even down to the position of the family of ducks! Still on the Huddersfield, the Category A winner was a strong image of a couple walking the towpath at Roaches in the snow. Many entries included the human element to add interest but we could all feel the pleasure of being wrapped up against the chill in this scene. The runner-up in Category A was taken from a well chosen viewpoint to successfully illustrate a colourful autumn scene at Mossley and its reflection.
"Autumn was a recurring theme for the Category B winner taken on the Lower Peak Forest. The positioning of the figure and the well exposed nature of the image we felt well captured a peaceful record of the waterways environment.
"The contrasting runner up, an ultra-wide angle urban picture successfully expressed the interesting mix of heritage and modernity along the town centre waterfront in Brighouse.
"Well done to the winners and runners-up and thanks to all for entering. We enjoyed looking at your work."
Overall Winner:
nb Hephzibah moored at Uppermill High Street, by John Brierley, Uppermill
The winning pictures and the runners up in each of the categories are shown below on this page.
Our congratulations to all prize winners.
Category A: Huddersfield Narrow Canal:
Winner: Below Roaches Lock, Mossley, by David Mounsey, Mossley
Runner-up: Lock 14W at Woodend, Mossley, by David Mounsey, Mossley
Highly Commended: Above Lock 24W, Wool Road , Dobcross, by John Brierley, Uppermill
Category B: Other Waterways:
Winner: Stanley Lift Bridge, Peak Forest Canal, by David Mounsey, Mossley
Runner-up: Brighouse, Calder & Hebble Navigation, by Mark Curry, Slaithwaite
Highly Commended: Marina near River Trent, by Anita Crosby, Littlemoss