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ECCG ‘Cork’ Competition – 06/03/2018

The image above, by Noelle Lowney, was the overall highest scoring image in our recent competition whose theme was ‘Cork’ and by a clear margin of 33 points to boot!

With another good entry of 29 images, the competition was intense but when the final votes were counted, this is how the top three in each Grade looked:

It was an outstanding performance in Grade B with the top two overall points going to Noelle Lowney and Remi Boron respectively. Grade C also was an interesting finish with Neil O’Carroll taking first place for the second time on the trot while a newcomer to the Group, Jim Corbett,  took second place with a very interesting ‘mini world’ image.

Well done to all our winners and everyone who entered, especially to those entering for the first time.

Click here to see a gallery of images from the competition. Enjoy!

See also:
How I took that Shot – Kevin Day
How I took that Shot – Noelle Lowney
How I took that Shot – Neil O’Carroll
Winners Presentation Photos
Competition Results and 2018 League Table

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How I Took That Shot – Neil O’Carroll

Though reminiscent of an event in an exotic, faraway place, Neil O’Carroll’s winning image in Grade C in our recent ‘Festive’ competition was, in fact, shot in Dublin Zoo! This was Neil’s first appearance on the podium and to take first place was a fantastic achievement. This is how he made the shot:

The photo was taken at Dublin Zoo Christmas Chinese Lantern Display on December 13, 2017.

(Display was open every night from 5.30pm to 9pm commenced in late November until 6th January. It is planned to return again for Christmas 2018)

Camera used–Canon EOS 70D – handheld.

1/50 sec; f4.5; 35mm; iso500.

Minimal post editing — slight cropping & removal stray lights in the background.

 – Neil O’Carroll

Well done Neil!

Click here to see a gallery of images from the competition. Enjoy!

See also:
How I took that Shot – John Tait
How I took that Shot – Noelle Lowney
Winners Presentation Photos
Competition Results and 2018 League Table