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Monday, 09 May 2022

Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Monday, 09 May 2022
Celebration of Spring - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Celebration of Spring

1st Place with 96 points is Gavin James Eaton with 'Celebration of Spring' Our judges likes this due to its composition, sharpness, and vibrant colour, showing the arrival of Spring. A deserved winner.
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Bluebell - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Bluebell

2nd Place overall with 94 points is Tomasz Pietruszka with 'Bluebell' Tomasz narrowly missed out on the first slot. Judges liked the shallow focus and contrasting colours making the eye go straight to the bluebells.
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3rd Place overall is Janine McArdle with 62 points. Judges really liked this capture of childhood innocence. Would have scored higher with better framing perhaps shooting from a lower angle. - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring
3rd Place overall is Janine McArdle with 62 points. Judges really liked this capture of childhood innocence. Would have scored higher with better framing perhaps shooting from a lower angle.
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Beauty in the Blossom - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Beauty in the Blossom

4th Place overall is Noel McCartan with 'Beauty in the Blossom' getting 48 points. A beautiful almost timeless capture with good side lighting.
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Aubrieta Cascade - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Aubrieta Cascade

In Joint 5th Place overall is William Carville with Aubrieta Cascade which gets 42 points. In the framing the photographer has created a timeless image with vibrant colours.
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Spring - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Spring

In joint 5th Place overall is Ciaran Mathers with 'Spring' getting 42 points. Judges liked the colour. The 50/50 split in the image doesn't work completely, perhaps the rule of thirds might have helped.
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Bluebell Towers - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Bluebell Towers

7th Place overall is Rory Murphy with 'Bluebell Towers' gaining 40 points. The framing of this caught the eye of the judges. A good use of perspective.
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8th Place overall is Gerry Rice with 28 points. Judges loved the potential but the image fell down in the framing. - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring
8th Place overall is Gerry Rice with 28 points. Judges loved the potential but the image fell down in the framing.
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The Humble Bumble Bee - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

The Humble Bumble Bee

Taking 9th Place overall with 'The Humble Bumble Bee' was Natasha Wright on 24 points. A lovely capture of a bee looking for nectar.
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Joint 10th Place overall was John Burns with 20 points. Beautiful bright colours but perhaps too much going on in the image. - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring
Joint 10th Place overall was John Burns with 20 points. Beautiful bright colours but perhaps too much going on in the image.
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Branching Out - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Branching Out

Joint 10th place overall was Alastair Chambers and 'Branching Out' which achieved 20 points. A good capture of the unseen beauty of a blackthorn bush in bloom.
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Cherry Blossom's at Night - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring

Cherry Blossom's at Night

Linsey Powell got 16 points for her night time Cherry Blossom shot.
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Caolan Quinn achieved 12 points for his entry - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring
Caolan Quinn achieved 12 points for his entry
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Caolan Martin got 6 points for his entry. The Judges liked the hint of chill in the air in this. Could have been improved by cropping house out of it and concentrating more on the fence. - Newry.ie Photographer of the Year April Round - The Season of Spring
Caolan Martin got 6 points for his entry. The Judges liked the hint of chill in the air in this. Could have been improved by cropping house out of it and concentrating more on the fence.
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