N B C Photographic Competition.

Wednesday evening drew most Bird Club members to view some of the most exciting nature images brought together by the clubs top photographers.

Up for grabs is the prestigious and coveted,  Graham Soden Shield, to have and to hold for a year to the lucky overall winner (decided by the audience).

With 13 categories to enter and 24 entries each per 14 photographer's there were lots of images to peruse. Initial judging was carried out by a remote  professional photographer with no affiliation to the club or its members.

Several new Photographers joined in the affray this year with several others dropping out.

This year 2018, 9 photographers vied for Grahams shield.

The winning image was taken by new Bird Club member Matt Hazleton from the British Birds category.

Sanderling by Matt Hazleton.

The judge said, a unique and comical moment captured in great light and from a good viewpoint. The main individual is well placed between the out of focus background birds that they don't distract from the subject.

A very Well done to Matt.

A big thank you to all who took part, creating a very exciting evening.

All entered images will be displayed on the photographic competition page in due course.