Sidmouth Photo Club November report: Torbay win against Sidmouth in annual head-to-head.

Sidmouth Herald: Dancing to the Breeze Picture: Lizzie HankinDancing to the Breeze Picture: Lizzie Hankin (Image: NOT PUBLIC domain)

In a hotly contested competition judged by Peter Fry, Torbay Photographic Club came out on top with 418 vs 413 points in the 14th annual head to head with Sidmouth.

Torbay took all three top places to win although Sidmouth was ahead on average scores across the rest of the board. It was a thrilling competition with some excellent photography and sets a high standard for the return match next year.

Sidmouth Herald: Dancing in the Moonlight Picture: Julian ShawDancing in the Moonlight Picture: Julian Shaw (Image: Julian Shaw LRPS)

For many photographers, it is the transition to take control of the manual settings of their camera that brings the greatest satisfaction but can also be the most challenging to master. The interconnectivity of shutter speed, aperture size (or f-stop) and ISO is called the Exposure Triangle. Each can be adjusted to achieve different outcomes, such as freezing action, for example, or throwing the background of portraits out of focus to bring attention to the subject, and the skill of being able to balance these settings to achieve creative control and a perfect exposure is sometimes referred to as Camera Craft. New members will find that Sidmouth PC has a dedicated training officer and online resources to help and there is always someone on hand to ask those niggling difficult questions.

Competitions are in full swing for all experiences and in addition to the external competitions such as the Torbay Battle, there is the series of internal club competitions open to all.

Sidmouth Herald: Puppet Convention Picture: Michael GinsbergPuppet Convention Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

At a special meeting on the 18th November, members of the committee were on hand to answer questions and some of the newest members were able to share a small selection of their images to “break the ice” and demonstrate their very diverse interests in photography. These included a number of excellent Mobile Phone Images (MPI’s). The Club has dedicated competitions for MPI’s and some club members use phones exclusively. Congratulations to Torbay for a well deserved win and better luck Sidmouth for next year.

The images for this page have been selected from the club’s One a Week challenge and more images and information can be found at www.sidmouthphotoclub.com.

Sidmouth Herald: Autumn Leaves Picture: Sue CoxAutumn Leaves Picture: Sue Cox (Image: Picture: Sue Cox)

Sidmouth Herald: Reflecting on Autumn's Glory Picture: John MarchbankReflecting on Autumn's Glory Picture: John Marchbank (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Raining Leaves Picture: Michael GinsbergRaining Leaves Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

Sidmouth Herald: Rain Again! Picture: Jane BakerRain Again! Picture: Jane Baker (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Po(u)ring Over Paella Picture: SJuppPo(u)ring Over Paella Picture: SJupp (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Photographer at Work Picture: Jane BakerPhotographer at Work Picture: Jane Baker (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Our Chairperson Picture: Julian ShawOur Chairperson Picture: Julian Shaw (Image: Julian Shaw LRPS)

Sidmouth Herald: Paddleboarding by Moonlight Picture: Harri MorrisPaddleboarding by Moonlight Picture: Harri Morris (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Moonlit Portrait Picture: SJuppMoonlit Portrait Picture: SJupp (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Lighting the Way Picture: Jane BakerLighting the Way Picture: Jane Baker (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: I've Got My Eye on You Picture: Harri MorrisI've Got My Eye on You Picture: Harri Morris (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: I am Watching You Picture: Jane BakerI am Watching You Picture: Jane Baker (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: I am a Fruit Fly Picture: Ian HoskerI am a Fruit Fly Picture: Ian Hosker (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Fog Picture: Sarah HallFog Picture: Sarah Hall (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Under the Weather Picture: SJuppUnder the Weather Picture: SJupp (Image: SJ)

Sidmouth Herald: Engineer Setting Lathe Picture: Pamela StirlingEngineer Setting Lathe Picture: Pamela Stirling (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Final Curtain Call Picture: Julain ShawFinal Curtain Call Picture: Julain Shaw (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Tranquility Reigns - Peak Hill Picture: Michael GinsbergTranquility Reigns - Peak Hill Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

Sidmouth Herald: Three of a Kind Picture: Mike HawkridgeThree of a Kind Picture: Mike Hawkridge (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Time to Reflect Picture: Harri MorrisTime to Reflect Picture: Harri Morris (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: The two friends reflected together on their life before the pandemic Picture: Michael GinsbergThe two friends reflected together on their life before the pandemic Picture: Michael Ginsberg (Image: Michael Ginsberg)

Sidmouth Herald: Single White Rose Picture: Sue CoxSingle White Rose Picture: Sue Cox (Image: Archant)