Mendip Cave Photography Competition 2018 Official Thread

[mrodoc]

Well, after the stress of the last 5 years, I think you have talked yourself into my job OR as I plan to step back from involvement next year!

 

[Pegasus]

We certainly do not do enough to address that.

www.newtocaving.com - full off inspirational photographs with happy smiling people enjoying themselves underground.

We have (free) posters readily available for anyone who would like to promote New to Caving and thus caving itself 

 

[The Old Ruminator]

Well, after the stress of the last 5 years, I think you have talked yourself into my job OR as I plan to step back from involvement next year!

Oh no I will be 71 then. Much too old to front up anything like the exciting world of caves.

Went to Wookey Hole today. That was exciting enough  but the 5 year old grandson was not impressed. I did manage to keep mum during the entire cave trip though.

Maybe some photos later on another thread.

Peter you do a grand job and my comments are not any criticism of you.
Darn. That's my chance of getting a prize out of the window.

 

[Judi Durber]

We have (free) posters readily available for anyone who would like to promote New to Caving and thus caving itself 

Jane any chance of getting one of your posters down to Martin or Peter to put up in the exhibition hall?

 

[chunky]

We have (free) posters readily available for anyone who would like to promote New to Caving and thus caving itself 

Jane any chance of getting one of your posters down to Martin or Peter to put up in the exhibition hall?

I have some, Will bring at the weekend

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[mrodoc]

You will have to ask Cheddar Caves about putting them up. They seem a little picky about what goes up but it does sound like a very good idea.

 

[Pegasus]

Have a prize ready for collection if anyone can help.

https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=23611.msg296681#msg296681

Could also include some posters 

 

[chunky]

Getting on with something a bit different for the exhibition. Had to have the job done in Berlin but so far it looks good to me.

Finally got to the exhibition at the weekend and couldn't come away without commenting on your fab 2 part poster set.

Must have been a lot of work gone in to producing it TOR. It really is a great addition and a wonderful photographic record two great mendip caves. Thanks for sharing 

 

[Ali M]

Note that the exhibition closes each day at 4pm, as we found out this afternoon. Fortunately one of the staff very kindly unlocked the door for us. 

 

[mrodoc]

Awards yesterday. Sadly low attendance. Thank to all our sponsors and judges. Results below (images can be seen on Facebook at Mendip Cave Photography Competition and Exhbition

Public vote:
Beauty of Caving was number 44 - Bill Nix - Paul stops to admire formations, Manor Farm Swallet
Prize - ?50 voucher from Tony at Starless River

People in Caving was number 21 -  Nick Chipchase,  Mendip Mudman
Prize - Warmbac knee pads

The judges vote:
Beauty of Caving was number 44 - Bill Nix -  Paul stops to admire formations, Manor Farm Swallet
Prize - Petzl Pixa light from UKCaving


People in Caving was number 21 - Peter Glanvill - Stuart Findlay in Devil?s Elbow, GB
Prize - Peli case

 

[The Old Ruminator]

Yea Gods ! I have won summat in a photography competition 
Tis a miracle. Grater even than England winning the World Cup.

Thanks Mike Kushy for the pose.

 

[mrodoc]

Not the winner. Unfortunately it was your picture of me

 

[mrodoc]

Sorry about the error which is corrected on Facebook. it was a picutre entitled One of the best known faces on or under Mendip.

 

[The Old Ruminator]

You voted for the picture of you !


Mr'O'Doc in situ.

 

[The Old Ruminator]

There are creatures unknown to science lurking within that beard.

 

[chunky]

Thanks to everyone who entered the competition, there were a lot of super shots this year. Congratulations not just to those that won something but to all those who displayed their work. I was sorry not to be able to be there, but was busy exploring and taking photo's myself.

Again thank you so much to Ukcaving, Starless River, Warmbac, D H Lawrence and Peli for their constant support for all things caving. [emoji106]

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[Pegasus]

Well done to all the organisers and supports of this event 

A reminder, more great photographs wanted here (of all areas of the UK):

https://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=23629.0