THE EXHIBITION

The group runs an Annual Exhibition open to all members of the group. Currently entry to the exhibition is free.

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

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. 

Awards

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 around the end of November each year with entry closing around the end of January the following year. The selection takes place in February or early March with the exhibition being opened and displayed at the groups AGM in April.

The 2023 Members Exhibition

The Exhibition is complete is open for entries from 24th November 2022.  An invitation to enter will be sent to all members of the Nature Group on or shortly after that date.  The invitation will include a link to the entry system.  Information regarding the exhibition can viewed by following this link

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.