PAGB Interfederation – WPF Selections

2026 PAGB Inter-Federation Competition & Exhibition

Our thanks go to Gareth Martin who, with me, selected 20 prints to be entered in each of three sections, mono, colour and nature, in this event.  A list of the prints selected is here. (A corrected file was added on 2nd June 2026).

I have to submit our entry by 14 June and the judging takes place on 20 June. All being well, I shall be present.

There will be a further report following release of the official results.

Peter A Young CPAGB AFIAP HonPAGB

Edinburgh International Open for Entry

The 162nd Edinburgh International Salon is open for entry. It is one of the most highly regarded photographic exhibitions in the UK and one of the few print-only international salons in the world. Each year, the exhibition attracts thousands of entries from photographers across the globe, drawn by its long history, high standards and distinctive focus on the printed image.

There are no genre restrictions, and entrants may submit up to four colour and four monochrome prints. All images must originate as original captures by light made by the entrant. The rules and all other details can be found here.

Cwm Rhondda Battle Live on YouTube

The Rhondda Camera Club is pleased to confirm details for the forthcoming “Cwm Rhondda Battle” on Saturday, 18th November, commencing at 15:00 GMT. There will be clubs competing from U.K, Ireland, Canada and South Africa.

The judge will be Roger Parry ARPS, EFIAP, MPAGB, Hon PAGB.

The competition is an exclusively online event and can seen live on YouTube at this location. https://youtube.com/live/Ck4H-05wVW0?feature=share

You can also watch it later if you aren’t able to watch live.

2021 Summer Freedom Competition Results

The results of this Competition as judged by Leo Rich are: –

1st – In the Light – Glenn Porter – Gwynfa
2nd – Free as a Bird – Neville Thomas – Afan Nedd
3rd – Ice Cream Treat – Tina Conyard – Carmarthen
HC – Freedom from COVID – Jo Ashburner – Afan Nedd
HC – A Time to Dream – Paul Branchflower – Afan Nedd

Afan Nedd doing particularly well!

I must say that just listening to Leo’s appreciation of the pictures without wondering what the scores were was particularly refreshing and his comments were kind and on point.

Thanks for your support – much appreciated!

Roy Thomas

Results From 2019 Bridgend 5-8 Competition

This from Roger Daniel at Bridgend & District Camera Club:-

Last night Bridgend & District Camera Club, held it’s annual 5 to 8 International Photo Harmony Competition expertly judged by Joan Ryder Rathband, FRPS,FPSSA, AFIAP, DPAGB and Clive Rathband, FRPS,FPSSA,EFIAP, DPAGB. The competition attracted entries from all over the world with the top three places going to:

1st – Ian Bateman (this is the 3rd time in a row that Ian has won) with his entry – Cathedral

2nd – Jane & Stephen Lee with their entry – Yellowstone Winter

3rd – Lisa Buckalders with her entry – Visions of Africa

Well done to all who entered.

Results of Bridgend CC 5 to 8 Competition 2018

This years 5 to 8 Competition for digital PhotoHarmony AV sequences was held on the 19th March and despite the snowy conditions the Judge Howard Bagshaw ARPS MPAGB, safely made it to Bridgend. This years competition attracted it’s largest ever entry with sequences from a number of countries.

After a short introduction the evening continued with the showing of sequences. A brief critique of the sequence then follows. At the end of an entertaining evening Howard had the unenviable task of picking the top sequences, his choice was:

Winner
Ian Bateman – Going Underground – Exmouth PG

Runner Up
Martin Addison – Finding Narnia – Worcestershire CC
Norman Horsham – Autumn – Mid Thames AV

Highly Commended
Martin Addison – Glassworks – Worcestershire CC
Martin Fry – Winter White – Cheltenham CC

Commended
Nellian Bekker – Impressions – South Africa
Bert Schmitz – Abandoned – Housatonic CC USA

Congratulations to all, in particular to Ian Bateman on his second successive win and to Martin Addison for his double success in this year competition.

Bridgend CC would like to thank Howard Bagshaw for all his hard work in judging the entries and for providing helpful and constructive criticism of every sequence. A big thank you must go to all who braved the wintery weather to support the evening.