Tring Interclub Intimate LandScapes Competition
 
Our 2027 Judges

Judging the Competition

 

For this competition we use two judges - so as to enrich the feedback and receive different points of view.

The judges will pre score the images, firstly on their own and then together at a meeting facilitated by Peter Cox shortly before the competition presentation.

We are very grateful for the significant contribution from our judges.

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Maria Leekblade

Maria has lived and worked in the New Forest for over 20 years and her love of photography started with her animals. She developed her skills as an adult learner at Brockenhurst college and by being an active member of Lymington, Winchester & Southampton Camera Clubs.

 

She gained her LRPS in 2016, her AFIAP in 2017 and her DPAGB in 2018 and is currently working towards her ARPS.

 

She was on the committee of Southampton International Exhibition for 8 years, is a Mentor for the PAGB to help people to get their CPAGB distinction and also an SCPF Judge who judges competitions both locally and nationally, as well as leading a few ‘hands on’ practical courses. 

 

However, Maria’s heart lies at home - her animals are always a firm favourite and the landscape, people, flora & fauna of the New Forest will always be her first love.

Being able to capture them remains the motivation and pleasure for picking up the camera.

2027 will be Maria's 5th year judging the competition - she always brings passion and a deep depth of knowledge of the genre. 

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Mark Gilligan

Is featured as one of our 'Photographers' and has been involved with the Intimate Scapes project for a few years,

after being published with an excellent article entitled 'Let's get Intimate' in 'Outdoor Photographer' in July 2023 (Issue 296).   As a judge he will be joining in the role of 'Practitioner and passionate photographer of the Intimate Landscape genre'.

His website:  http://www.wastwaterphotography.co.uk/

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 This competition is an ideal preparation for making entires to both the Landscape Photographer of the Year (LPOTY) and the Close Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) competition and CACC Championship day. 

Remember that winning these kind of competitions requires images that are outstanding, impactful and technically perfect!​

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