THE EXHIBITION
The group runs an Annual Exhibition open to all members of the group. Currently the entry fee for the exhibition is £10.
There are four categories, two for prints and two for digital images. A member may submit up to four images into each category.
There are two sub-categories, these are:
A - All creatures - birds, mammals, reptiles, marine life, insects, etc.
B - All plant life (including flora, fungi, lichens) and all other subjects,
including geological and microscopy, plus patterns, design and form
found within nature.
Selection & Awards
A team of three highly qualified group members review all entries and select approximately 120 prints and approximately 30% of the digital entries for inclusion in the exhibition. Each category is judged separately.
Two Gold Medals are awarded, one to the best print and the other to the best digital image of the Exhibition. Four Bronze Medals are awarded, one for the best image in each category. In addition, there are certificates for Selector, Highly Commended and Commended awards.
The Tony Wharton Trophy is awarded to the most successful entrant across all categories.
Timing
The exhibition opens for entries towards the end of year and entry closes in late February or early March the following year. The selection usually takes place in March with the exhibition being opened and displayed at the groups AGM in April.
The 2026 Members Exhibition
The Exhibition will open for entries on 2nd January 2026 and remain open until the closing date of 22nd February 2026.
Definition of Nature
All images must convey the truth of what the author saw at the time of taking. Any manipulation must be confined to exposure adjustments and the removal of minor blemishes or distractions. The final image must have been produced from a single negative, transparency or digital recording and must not be a combination of images. The only exception is focus stacking.