8th October 2026
The judging of the first print competition of the season took place tonight. The judge for the competition was regular visitor to the club and award winning photographer Libby Smith from Carluke Camera Club. After her usual constructive and encouraging comments about the prints Libby announced her winners and places.
In first place was “Point to Point Rider” by Dominic Smith. “Classy Rush Hour” by Dominic Smith and “The Old Man” by Paul Meany shared second place and “Eyes on You” by Rodger Shearer and “Eilean Donan” by Paul Meany shared third place.
In the portrait section the top print was “Veteran Paratrooper” by Linda Greenhill. “Street Performer” by Iain Ferguson was second and “Colourful Fashionista” by Linda Greenhill was third.
Members are reminded that there will be no club meeting on Thursday 15th October due to the school holiday. At the next meeting on Thursday 22nd October, club President Rodger Shearer will give a presentation. This will also be the hand in date for entries to the second digital image competition of the season.
1st October 2026
Members had the opportunity to photograph Jackyln, the model for the first practical night of the season. The club’s lights and a white backdrop were set up and Jacklyn, dressed in a brown polka dot dress posed for the members. The backdrop was then changed to a black one and Jacklyn changed into a stunning green evening gown. There were props available to help create some interesting compositions.
At the next meeting, on Thursday 8th October, our guest will be Libby Smith from Carluke Camera Club who will be judging the first print competition of the season.
24th September 2026
Jim Stevenston judged the first digital image competition of the season tonight.
His top image of the night, scoring 20 points, was “Over the Fence” by Linda Greenhill.
Six images, all awarded 19 points, shared second place. They were “Bluebells” by Sabu James, “Festival Fireworks” by Iain Ferguson, “Perils of Fishing” by Douglas McEwen, “Loch Stack” by Rodger Shearer and “On the Hairpin” and “Survivor” both by Linda Greenhill.
17th September 2026
The guest speaker tonight was Scottish landscape photographer John McKenna. John’s presentation, entitled “6 Ways of Seeing”, was a study of six Japanese photographic techniques that are a specific way of looking at the world around you. Over many visits to Japan, John has built up a portfolio of images that encapsulate the six topics which he illustrated with stunning photographs taken in Scotland and Japan.
10th September 2026
Guest speaker David Spinks gave members a memorable and superb presentation on wildlife photography with a wide range of images taken on a safari holiday to Africa last year. Lions, Tigers, Giraffes, Zebras, Leopards and all the other species that you can see in a perfect natural environment. In the second half after showing us some images taken in Ethiopia he let us see a selection of prints from images that we had seen on the big screen. During his presentation David gave us a masterclass in techniques for successfully photographing wildlife as well as sharing some stories about his experiences on the trip.
Congratulations to club member Sabu who has been awarded runner up in Outdoor Photography's Minimalist Landscape competition with his image "Two boats, Loch Rusky". The image will be printed in the October issue of the magazine.
3rd September 2026
Tonight Club President Rodger Shearer welcomed members to the new season. The upcoming season will see a diverse syllabus filled with guest speakers, portfolio displays, internal and external club competitions and practical nights. The meeting tonight was an informal evening. when members viewed a portfolio of images from the Scottish Photographic Circle and two audio visual presentations created by club Secretary Margaret Dewar. Members then had the opportunity to mingle while enjoying home-made scones thanks to our baker David Bell.
23rd April 2026
There was an excellent turnout for the presentation of trophies and certificates. The ceremony was followed by a finger buffet enjoyed by all present.
The results of the year's competitions are as follows.
Invercauld Trophy – Photographer of the Year
Winner – Linda Greenhill
2 – Rodger Shearer
3 –Iain Ferguson
Moira J Gore Trophy - Beginners
Winner - David Yardley
James T Adams Trophy - Beginner scoring highest number of points in all competitions
Winner - David Yardley
Tom Dixon Quaich - Projected Images
Winner –Linda Greenhill
2 – Dominic Smith
3= Margaret Dewar
3= Rodger Shearer
Adams Buchers Trophy -Advanced Landscape and General
Winner – Linda Greenhill
2 – Douglas McEwen
3 – Rodger Shearer
Holytown Community Centre Trophy – Advanced Portraits
Winner – Linda Greenhill
2 – Ashley Hanlon
3 – Iain Ferguson
Bill McKelvie Memorial Trophy – Most 1sts in all Main Competitions
Winner – Linda Greenhill
Molly Shearer Trophy – Highest Scoring Print
Winner –“The Unhappy Couple” by Linda Greenhill
Hugh Shaw Memorial Trophy
Winner – Dominic Smith
Fergus Smith Memorial Trophy - Theme Competitions
Winner – Prints – Rodger Shearer
Images – Rodger Shearer
Overall Winner – Rodger Shearer
22nd April 2026
A large numbers of members turned out for the opening of our exhibition in Bellshill Culture Centre.
The membership is well represented with sixteen of our members displaying prints on a varied number of subjects from Wildlife, Portraiture to Landscapes etc.
The evening was free and tea and coffee was provided by the council. We are very grateful to the staff for all their help in hanging the prints.
We are also indebted to The Scottish Photographic Society for the use of their frames which all the members thought showed off their prints really well.
The judging of the first print competition of the season took place tonight. The judge for the competition was regular visitor to the club and award winning photographer Libby Smith from Carluke Camera Club. After her usual constructive and encouraging comments about the prints Libby announced her winners and places.
In first place was “Point to Point Rider” by Dominic Smith. “Classy Rush Hour” by Dominic Smith and “The Old Man” by Paul Meany shared second place and “Eyes on You” by Rodger Shearer and “Eilean Donan” by Paul Meany shared third place.
In the portrait section the top print was “Veteran Paratrooper” by Linda Greenhill. “Street Performer” by Iain Ferguson was second and “Colourful Fashionista” by Linda Greenhill was third.
Members are reminded that there will be no club meeting on Thursday 15th October due to the school holiday. At the next meeting on Thursday 22nd October, club President Rodger Shearer will give a presentation. This will also be the hand in date for entries to the second digital image competition of the season.
1st October 2026
Members had the opportunity to photograph Jackyln, the model for the first practical night of the season. The club’s lights and a white backdrop were set up and Jacklyn, dressed in a brown polka dot dress posed for the members. The backdrop was then changed to a black one and Jacklyn changed into a stunning green evening gown. There were props available to help create some interesting compositions.
At the next meeting, on Thursday 8th October, our guest will be Libby Smith from Carluke Camera Club who will be judging the first print competition of the season.
24th September 2026
Jim Stevenston judged the first digital image competition of the season tonight.
His top image of the night, scoring 20 points, was “Over the Fence” by Linda Greenhill.
Six images, all awarded 19 points, shared second place. They were “Bluebells” by Sabu James, “Festival Fireworks” by Iain Ferguson, “Perils of Fishing” by Douglas McEwen, “Loch Stack” by Rodger Shearer and “On the Hairpin” and “Survivor” both by Linda Greenhill.
17th September 2026
The guest speaker tonight was Scottish landscape photographer John McKenna. John’s presentation, entitled “6 Ways of Seeing”, was a study of six Japanese photographic techniques that are a specific way of looking at the world around you. Over many visits to Japan, John has built up a portfolio of images that encapsulate the six topics which he illustrated with stunning photographs taken in Scotland and Japan.
10th September 2026
Guest speaker David Spinks gave members a memorable and superb presentation on wildlife photography with a wide range of images taken on a safari holiday to Africa last year. Lions, Tigers, Giraffes, Zebras, Leopards and all the other species that you can see in a perfect natural environment. In the second half after showing us some images taken in Ethiopia he let us see a selection of prints from images that we had seen on the big screen. During his presentation David gave us a masterclass in techniques for successfully photographing wildlife as well as sharing some stories about his experiences on the trip.
Congratulations to club member Sabu who has been awarded runner up in Outdoor Photography's Minimalist Landscape competition with his image "Two boats, Loch Rusky". The image will be printed in the October issue of the magazine.
3rd September 2026
Tonight Club President Rodger Shearer welcomed members to the new season. The upcoming season will see a diverse syllabus filled with guest speakers, portfolio displays, internal and external club competitions and practical nights. The meeting tonight was an informal evening. when members viewed a portfolio of images from the Scottish Photographic Circle and two audio visual presentations created by club Secretary Margaret Dewar. Members then had the opportunity to mingle while enjoying home-made scones thanks to our baker David Bell.
23rd April 2026
There was an excellent turnout for the presentation of trophies and certificates. The ceremony was followed by a finger buffet enjoyed by all present.
The results of the year's competitions are as follows.
Invercauld Trophy – Photographer of the Year
Winner – Linda Greenhill
2 – Rodger Shearer
3 –Iain Ferguson
Moira J Gore Trophy - Beginners
Winner - David Yardley
James T Adams Trophy - Beginner scoring highest number of points in all competitions
Winner - David Yardley
Tom Dixon Quaich - Projected Images
Winner –Linda Greenhill
2 – Dominic Smith
3= Margaret Dewar
3= Rodger Shearer
Adams Buchers Trophy -Advanced Landscape and General
Winner – Linda Greenhill
2 – Douglas McEwen
3 – Rodger Shearer
Holytown Community Centre Trophy – Advanced Portraits
Winner – Linda Greenhill
2 – Ashley Hanlon
3 – Iain Ferguson
Bill McKelvie Memorial Trophy – Most 1sts in all Main Competitions
Winner – Linda Greenhill
Molly Shearer Trophy – Highest Scoring Print
Winner –“The Unhappy Couple” by Linda Greenhill
Hugh Shaw Memorial Trophy
Winner – Dominic Smith
Fergus Smith Memorial Trophy - Theme Competitions
Winner – Prints – Rodger Shearer
Images – Rodger Shearer
Overall Winner – Rodger Shearer
22nd April 2026
A large numbers of members turned out for the opening of our exhibition in Bellshill Culture Centre.
The membership is well represented with sixteen of our members displaying prints on a varied number of subjects from Wildlife, Portraiture to Landscapes etc.
The evening was free and tea and coffee was provided by the council. We are very grateful to the staff for all their help in hanging the prints.
We are also indebted to The Scottish Photographic Society for the use of their frames which all the members thought showed off their prints really well.
