Amateur Photographer & Cinematographer (1933)

July 26th, 1933 The AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER p 6 CINEMATOGRAPHER o “The A.P.” Monthly Competitions To encourage pictorial outlook and good technique in the photographic work of our readers in all parts of the world. (I) For Advanced Workers. This class is open to all amateur photographers. ^First Prize. — One guinea in cash or 4‘ A.P.” silver plaque (optional). Second Prize. — Half a guinea in cash or “ A.P.’* bronze plaque (optional). Third Prize. — Five shillings in cash. A special prize of five shillings in cash for the best mounted picture. Certificates of Merit. In addition to the general rules (see below), the following conditions apply : — (1) All prints must be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope or wrapper if they are to be returned. Prints receiving an award will be retained. (2) Prints must be mounted, but not framed. (3) Returnable prints in the Advanced Section will be sent back with a typed criticism, and classified according to merit. (4) Prints may be of any size and by any process, and must be the competitor’s own work throughout. (5) The award of a prize or certificate in the Ad¬ vanced Workers' Competition or any other competition or exhibition will not debar the competitor from entering again on future occasions and winning further prizes. (II) For Intermediate Workers. This class is to encourage those readers who have passed the “ beginner ” stage and may have won an award in the Beginners’ Competition, but have not progressed sufficiently to enter in the Advanced Competition. First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash. Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash. Certificates of Merit. In addition to the general rules (see below), the following conditions apply : — PRIZES AND RULES. (1) No print must be larger than 10x8 in., and can be by contact or enlargement by any process, and may be mounted. (2) The whole of the work (exposure, development, printing, etc.) must be carried out by the competitor. (3) Prints entered in the Intermediate Section will be criticised and returned if accompanied by stamped addressed envelope or wrapper. Prints receiving an award will be retained. (4) The award of a prize or certificate i n the Inter¬ mediate Competition debars the competitor from entering this competition again, but he is then eligible for the Advanced Workers’ Section. (Ill) For Beginners. This class is open to those who have never won an award in any photographic competition or exhibition. First Prize. — Half a guinea in cash. Second Prize. — Five shillings in cash. Certificates of Merit. In addition to the general rules (see below), the following conditions apply : — (1) No print must be larger than 6x4 in. Contact prints or small enlargements up to this size are eligible, but must be unmounted. (2) The exposure must have been made by the competitor, but developing and printing may be the work of others. (3) No prints can be criticised or returned. (4) The award of a prize or certificate in the Begin¬ ners’ Competition debars the competitor from entering this section again. General Rules. (1) Any number of prints may be entered, but each print must have on the back the appropriate coupon (see advertisement pages) the date of which must be within five weeks of the closing date of the competition. Overseas readers may use the most recent coupons to hand. (2) Each print must have on the back the name and address of the competitor, and the title. (3) All entries must be addressed to The Editor, The Amateur Photographer, Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, S.E.i, and the package must be marked on the outside “ Beginners,” “ Intermediate,” or “ Advanced,” as the case may be. (4) No packages will be received on which there are postage charges to be paid. (5) No communications on other matters should be enclosed with competition prints. No correspondence in connection with the competitions can be undertaken. (6) The entry of a print will be regarded as a decla¬ ration that it is eligible under the rules, and that the competitor agrees thereto. (7) No responsibility is taken for the safety of prints, and the Editor’s decision on all points connected with the competitions is final. (8) The publishers of The Amateur Photographer shall have the right to reproduce without payment any print entered, or to allow its reproduction in any other paper quoting from The Amateur Photographer. (9) The closing date of each competition is the last weekday of the month. Prints arriving late will be entered for the next month’s competition. (10) The cash prizes awarded in these competitions are dispatched on the fifteenth of the month following the announcement of the awards. The closing date for this month’s Competition is Monday, July 31st. The next Competition closes Thursday, August 31st. “The A.P.” Monthly Competitions AWARDS FOR JUNE. STILL further evidence of the universal use of panchromatic materials is to be seen in the entries in “ The A.P.” competitions for June. The improvement in tone qualities of the subjects depicted is very marked, and indicates an intelligent appreciation of the fine materials that are now provided by the manufacturers. We are glad to note that even the beginners are taking advantage of this quality. The awards are as follows : — Advanced Workers’ Section. First Prize. — " Steeplechase,” by Major H. J. Rice, I.M.S., 3, Prince of Wales’ Road, Poona, India. Second Prize. — “ Beachcombers,” by Chas. E. Rollinson, Oak Crest, Christchurch Road, Newport, Mon. Third Prize. — “ Old and New London,” by J. H. Clark, 304, Camberwell New Road, London, S.E.5. Mounting Prize.— Henry G. Goulden, 18, Culford Road, London, N.i. Certificates of Merit. — “ The Nest,” by O. T. Hall, 18, St. Andrew’s Road, Coventry ; “ The Gas Plant,” by John Muller, 1201, Gilbert Place, Bronx, N.Y.C., N.Y. ; “ Once Upon a Time. . .” by A. R. Turpin, 51, Colindeep Lane, London, N.W. 9. The prints not receiving awards have been grouped, those in the first group receiving honourable mention. The others have been marked Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3, respectively. Those awarded honourable mention are as follows : Edward H. Austin (Liverpool) ; Richard E. Booth (Kirkella, E. Yorks) ; J. R. Charlton (Wistaston, Crewe) ; (2) J. H. Clark (London, S.E.) ; N. Crawshaw (Bebington, Ches.) ; Raymond H. Dud¬ ley (Highgate, London, N.) ; A. Howard Garmston (Bristol) ; Hannah Hartley (Liverpool) ; W. G. Kennings-Kilbourn (Chertsey) ; H. W. Lambert (Liverpool) ; (2) J. McQuil (Midsomer Norton) ; (2) R. T. Newman (Smethwick) ; R. D. Pestonji (Bangkok, Siam) ; W. P. Philippo (Amsterdam) ; Chas. E. Rollinson (Newport, Mon.) ; Miss V. Salisbury (London, S.W.) ; A. L. Syed (Palanpur, India) ; Dennis E. M. Wright (East Dulwich, S.E.). Intermediate Section. First Prize. — “ Please,” by C. D. Notley, 34, York Mansions, London, S.W.ii. Second Prize. — " The Spire, Mitford,” by J. Wall, 6, West Street, Hobson, Burnopfield, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Certificates of Merit. — “ Eros,” by C. H. J. Bishop, 3, Sinclair Road, Kensington, W.14 ; " Fishermen’s Wharf, San Francisco,” by Margaret B. Clarke, 527, State Building, San Francisco ; “ Evening Light,” by John Quigley, 226, Garston Old Road, Grassendale, Liverpool ; “ Pageantry,” by H. A. Randall, 23, Wallington Road, Seven Kings, Essex. Beginners’ Section. First Prize. — “ Miss Make-Believe,” by A. T. Padmore, 11, Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham. Second Prize. — “ My Highland Friend,” by R. H. Morton, Dunvegan, Wishaw. Certificates of Merit. — June Babies,” by H. Cotton, 1, New Road, St. Ives, Hunts ; “ The Sands of Dee,” by G. E. Gid man, 4, Chepstow Avenue, Wallasey ; " The Dochart at Killin,” by Graham Hood, Thirlestane, Brookfield, Renfrew¬ shire ; “ A Haughmond Inspiration,” by W. G. Ind, 4, First Avenue, Sentinel Gardens, Shrewsbury. 95 27