This annual event was founded in 2021 in memory of Alan Cooke, a much-loved member of Beaulieu Camera Group to celebrate his wide range of photography.
The images for each year's competition portray a different genre and the one chosen for 2022 was "Minimalism", a subject that Alan was particularly proficient at.
Unfortunately, due to contracting Covid, the original judge for the evening, Mark Lanigan was unable to visit Beaulieu, We were very fortunate that Alison Cawley ARPS DPAGB stepped in at such short notice. Alison is very well qualified to judge this particular genre, having created many stunning images herself using as few elements as possible.
There was a total entry of 48 images from which Alison chose the 1st place winner, two Highly Commended images and eight Commended images.
1st place and winner of the Alan Cooke Memorial Shield was Bob Abbott with "Sea Pool". We were delighted that Fran Cooke came to watch the competition and present the trophy to Bob.
Two images were given Highly Commended awards, "Roses Fading" by Hilary Flaxman CPAGB and "Smokin'" by Alan Price ARPS.
Alison selected eight images for Highly Commended awards:
"Old Jetty at Sunrise" by Bob Abbott, "Warning" by Tony Darnell, "Back to the Future" by Sue Dunham CPAGB, "Tunnel Vision" by Gordon Garrett, "Bowhead Whales Meeting" by Jo Lock, "Sky High" by Ian Park, "Exhausted" by Alan Price ARPS and "Blue Moon" by Megan Stephenson.
Congratulations to all the winners and well done to all the members who entered the competition with such a wonderful array of images. We certainly did Alan proud.
To see all the winning images, please click on this link which will take you to the Gallery: The Alan Cooke Memorial Shield 2022
Sue Dunham Chairman