Entered world renowned photographic competition

[Baz777]

OK, slight embellishment with the title here. I have entered the ‘West Tytherley’ Village Fate Photographic Competition, which will be judged by a local professional photographer. Categories being, portrait, village life and abstract.

Portraits do not have to be people, which is good for me as I try my very best not to mix with the general public. Hence, all those recently posted images of the poor cat.

Village life, bit difficult to photograph gossip/bitching and cameras are not permitted in the village wife swapping parties.

Abstract, took a picture of a piece of rusty old metal, sure to win!

Now, for the past 3 years I have, free of charge, produced the artwork for the village fate flyers and posters. My moral dilemma being should I remind the fete committee of this fact prior to judging with next years ‘free’ artwork in mind. Could this possibly be considered as exerting undue influence?

The fete is being held on the 18 May, please wish me luck, as I will possibly never get over not winning!

 

[Big Andy]

Not sure about advising you on photo competition etiquette but you have managed to put a silly grin on my face.

 

[gerry s]

I like pics of rusty metal but am surprised the fate of your village depends on a photograph... wish you the best of luck anyway.

 

[Retune]

The free artwork bribery is a good start, but have you considered using any inside knowledge you may have of those village parties for blackmail purposes?

 

[Suvv]

What do they swap the village wife for at those parties?

 

[Asha]

What do they swap the village wife for at those parties?

I tried to swap my ex wife for anything ( more) useful that anyone had to offer but no one was interested…….Can't say I blamed them!

 

[Nod]

cameras are not permitted in the village wife swapping parties.

Other than the one installed in the middle of the mirror above the master bed in the vicarage...

 

[Baz777]

What do they swap the village wife for at those parties?

I would gladly settle for the Tamron 90mm macro lens, seems like a fair swap to me.

 

[Baz777]

Other than the one installed in the middle of the mirror above the master bed in the vicarage...

I bow to your obvious greater knowledge and experience in these matters.

 

[Baz777]

I tried to swap my ex wife for anything ( more) useful that anyone had to offer but no one was interested…….Can't say I blamed them!

No ebay in those days?

 

[Baz777]

The free artwork bribery is a good start, but have you considered using any inside knowledge you may have of those village parties for blackmail purposes?

Sadly I do not mix in those circles being an 'outsider' townie. I think the locals have been interbreeding here for centuries........

 

[Baz777]

a silly grin on my face.

At my age can, for good reason, be mistaken for wind.

 

[Baz777]

I like pics of rusty metal but am surprised the fate of your village depends on a photograph... wish you the best of luck anyway.

Sadly the rusty piece of metal is attached to my car!

 

[Baz777]

This is the one I am entering in for the portrait category. However, I strongly suspect the winning image will be of some snotty nose little kid.

 

[Nod]

PS a "dewdrop" on pussy's face?

 

[Baz777]

Fete competition was last Saturday, won first in 'abstract' category, third in ‘portrait’ category and third in ‘village scene’ category.

Three rosettes and a £5 gift token!

Was a good afternoon out raising a record £8700 for the village and local charities.

 

[gerry s]

Well done and quite a nice amount raised as well.

 

[Baz777]

Thanks Gerry, £3000 up on last year!