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Well done to David for having the above image published in AP. A Drop Off Holly was submitted as part of the Amateur Photographer of the Year Competition – Close Up category. The judge commented “A pin-sharp droplet hanging off the edge of a translucent leaf with an added dose of depth, thanks to the orange orb in the background, results in an image where technical ability and creativity combine to great effect.” See National Recognition for full image and further details

Congratulations to Denis for receiving an ‘Honourable Mention‘ at the International Photography Awards. Within the Wildlife Category, he narrowly missed out on a top 3 placement with his elephant herd image ‘Family’. Further details are available in the National Recognition Section of the website.

Congratulations to George for gaining 1 of 10 FIAP distinctions and only 1 of 5 to attain a AFIAP distinction in 2025. The distinction “Artist FIAP” (AFIAP) is the first artistic distinction that can be obtained. It is awarded to photographic artists whose artistic qualities, technique and production of work have been acknowledged through their participation in international salons under FIAP Patronage. For further information please visit the National Recognition Section of the website.

Not only do we welcome Lily to the Club but congratulate her in creating the first Member Profile for the 2025/6 season. Lily’s primary source of photography is her IPhone capturing mainly nature, flower, landscape and travel images. Out with photography her interests include cooking, gardening, walking and reading. Her profile can be found in the Gallery of Members within the Members Area.

Photographs and contact details of the Club Committee for the 2025/6 Season are now available within the password protected Members Area of the Website.

Our Syllabus Secretary Elaine Prior has once again created a packed programme for the forthcoming season with a wide range of quality speakers and presenters interspersed with club competitions, inter-club competitions and members social evenings. The programme is now published in the Syllabus Section and can also be viewed here.

As a follow on to the previous post, all 10 finalist prints are now on display in the Costa Coffee within Tesco Milngavie. You can view all the the images, the judges comments and the Tesco display in the Competitions Section or by clicking here.  

This year’s competition received just under 100 entries and a special thanks go to all Milngavie Week and MBCC Committee Members, together with Wilson Blakey and judge Eleanor Barron, for making this event such a success. Prints of the 10 shortlisted images will shortly be displayed in Tesco Milngavie. The top 3 images were all submitted by MBCC members. 1st Prize went to Andy Gillies with Sparrowhawk Portrait, 2nd prize went to Derek Manson with Night At The Museum and 3rd Prize went to Duncan McCallum with Resting. The Hidden Milngavie Category was won by … Read more

Earlier today Malcolm issued our latest report to all members. The report can also be found in the Members Section along with previous reports.

Margaret Campbell’s exception skills in Cyanotype printing have been recognised by the Royal Photographic Society. Margaret and her work are featured in a 4 page article in the May edition of the RPS’s Creative Eye magazine. 2 of Margaret’s images, Cyanotype Acer and Cyanotype On Cotton appear in the National Recognition Section