Exciting News! πΈπππΈ
We are thrilled to announce that the Blackwater Photographic Society Photographer of the Year Awards π was held on Monday night and was an incredible success! We had an amazing panel of judges, Mike Brown, John Hickey, and Michael Strapec, who were all absolutely fantastic and highly professional. A big thank you to these talented individuals for their invaluable expertise and time.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the members who participated in the competition and made it such a memorable event. Your creativity and dedication truly shone through!
Special thanks to Paul Madigan, John Brennan, Kieran O’Mahony, Julie, and John Mullane for their assistance on the night. Your support was instrumental in making the event run smoothly. Thank you!
Now, let’s congratulate our exceptional winners! In the Non-Advanced category, we have Sandra Sheehan in 3rd place π₯, Donna Owens in 2nd Place π₯, and Wendy White taking home the 1st place prize π₯!
In the Advanced category, Valerie WalshΒ secured the 3rd place π₯, Paul Madigan for his 2nd Place π₯ finish, and our 1st place winner π₯, Kieran O’Mahony!
But that’s not all π! Kieran O’Mahony also triumphed as the Best Monochrome Photographer and received the honor of having the overall best scoring image. What an incredible achievement! π₯π₯
This year, we introduced a new award, the “Judges Choice award,” and we are thrilled to announce the winners. Caroline Muller was selected by John Hickey π
, Kieran O’Mahony was chosen by Mike Brown ποΈ , and Paul Madigan was honored by Michael Strapec π
. Congratulations to these deserving recipients!
We have attached some of the mesmerizing images captured on that great night. Take a moment to appreciate the remarkable talent displayed by our members.
Once again, a massive congratulations to everyone involved in the Blackwater Photographic Society Photographer of the Year Awards. ππ
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