Leighton Buzzard Photographic Club: Abstract photographic competition

At Leighton Buzzard Photographic Club, on Wednesday November 4, we ran our second internal league competition of the 2026-27 season.  The set subject, for both prints and projected images, was “Abstracts”.

The Programme notes outlined this rather different and exciting subject.  “Abstract photographs.  Speaks for itself; multiple exposures, ICM, detail shots of peeling paint or rust, reflections in windows or water or just fashion your own image (no AI though).  A broad subject, be adventurous.”

Accordingly, where actual subjects could be discerned, the entries included abstractions of all sorts of things – corrugated iron, a Spitfire, peeling paint, reflections, neon lights, people, and puddles, to name just a few.  And they involved all sorts of techniques including intentional camera movement (ICM), long exposure, compositing, Photoshop filters, and special effects.

Our independent judge for the competition was Peter Cox LRPS CPAGB, a CACC judge and President of the Tring & District Camera Club.  He explained that abstracts are conceptual, not real depiction, and so he was looking for art and pictures that elicit emotion.

The top performers were Sally Kitchingman LRPS, Mike Kitchingman ARPS, and Tricia Meers LRPS (prints) and Sandie Rawlings, Mike Kitchingman ARPS, and Rob Delahunty (projected images).

We are always keen to share our passion for photography and we provide a warm welcome for new members at our weekly meetings at Greenleas School on Derwent Road.  We run a varied programme of activities for photographers of all levels.  See our website at lbpc.org.uk for details and join us soon to unleash your own creativity.