CHECC best cave photograph 2016 Forum

[Ash]

Here are the two photos from UBSS that didn't appear the first time!

Photo taken in OFD by Bryan Wong

Photo taken in Swildons by Bryan Wong

 

[ImperialCollegecaver]

Submissions by Imperial College. Obviously hinting at Northern Caves front cover...

One of our novices really wanted a photograph taken in the Cwm Dwr crawl. We oblige.

Now this one worked from the first attempt, and no one fell head first into the stream.

No, no we assure you, caving is fun. Just look at those stalactites, aren't they fun?

 

[vae1342]

Two more photos from Cardiff,
1) No pain no gain
2) The muddier, the better

 

[CavingPig]

Fun with Cambridge!


Even little caves like Sidcot are fun.


Being fed surprise fresh fruit mid-trip is always excellent.


Combine disciplines for maximum effectiveness!


Everything stops for tea.


The hills are alive with the sound of Makitas! And fun.

 

[aricooperdavis]

And Exeter's final photo:

"For the love of God, Lawrence, please don't try and undo that!" - Photo: Me, Exeter University SS ​

 

[ImperialCollegecaver]

Submissions by Imperial College.
Our take on the Northern Caves front cover.

One of our novices really wanted a photograph taken in the Cwm Dwr crawl. We oblige.

Now this one worked from the first attempt, and no one fell head first into the stream.

No, no we assure you, caving is fun. Just look at those stalactites, aren't they fun?

 

[Dgreenwell]

Some of ACC's offerings... All taken at the top secret ACC underground lab (Ystrad Enion lead mine) by photographer Adam Cowdrey, the things he has seen...

(More to follow)

An ingenious use of a laser pen and long exposure

Shaun, Deri, Will and Roberystwyth show off their helmets. Mental note - Never borrow an orange helmet again.

Our brave President Sophie clambers up a climb whilst being spotted by secretary Shaun. There is nothing unusual about this photo.

 

[Dgreenwell]

More of ACCs photos, again these were taken down Ystrad enion mine in mid Wales



*****NOT SAFE FOR WORK*****





Those of a nervous disposition look away now, these are definately more risque...

Lets do a group photo!

The president of the club is always well suported by her fellow members

Is UKcaving the right place to have the #freethenip debate? Possibly not.

 

[Pegasus]

Submissions by Imperial College. Obviously hinting at Northern Caves front cover...

I can't view but maybe just me - Mark/Brendan if you can't see them, let Imperial know asap, thanks, Jane 

One of our novices really wanted a photograph taken in the Cwm Dwr crawl. We oblige.

Now this one worked from the first attempt, and no one fell head first into the stream.

No, no we assure you, caving is fun. Just look at those stalactites, aren't they fun?

 

[Roger W]

Hmmm...  ACC seem to have got over the problem of finding somewhere to hire oversuits and furries as mentioned in another thread.   

 

[The Old Ruminator]

Super. Fun stuff and topless ladies too. Has UK Caving moved away from stuffy ? :bow:

 

[dudley bug]

It has been great for Chunky and myself to see so many fun shots entered into the competition showing that a great time is being had above and below ground by the next generation of cavers. We have to say that in judging we have today seen some holes tighter and more intimidating than any we have ever dared attempt to enter, it seems so many cannot afford basic caving kit....

Three groups stood out to us.

In third place were Aberystwyth
Clearly a friendly bunch, but then they would need to be if they are using communal club orange helmets. We loved the creativity of the shots and the innovative use of the laser pointer in cave photography.

In second place were ULSA
These are a fine set of photos. We were impressed how well they had lit the 'black holes'. Although a little concerned about naked abseiling with pineapples lurking at the bottom of pitches. These contained some technically great shots and really made us smile.

The winners we judged to be SUSS
Here we were treated to a great selection of creative shots. We loved the "Iwo Jima" pastiche shot of the planting of the flag, and both of us were particularly amused at the shot of the cavers legs emerging from the roof of the passage.

We look forward to seeing many more photos from the weekends events in the coming days.

 

[oli]

Thanks for the love for ACC. We are really pleased with the clothes UKC has donated, those leggings fit Sophie really well

 

[A_Northerner]

Thanks very much to Dudley Bug and Chunky for judging our photos and picking SUSS as a winner!

We hope to see The Dudley putting out some more quality photos and videos in the future as well.