Club Challenge Round 3

20th January 2026

Last night was the third round of the five round Club Challenge.

We had two sections, one for open images of any subject, and a themed round with the theme ‘Abandoned’.

Our judge for the evening was Colin Mill from Milton Keynes City Photographic Society.

There were twenty-two entries in both the open and themed sections. There was a broad selection of images ranging from Street, Portraits, Action, Creative, Wildlife, and Local and London historic shots.

Colin took time over his critique and awarded the following images high marks:

We’re closing in – Steve Gun – 20 and Judges choice
Stripey – Carol Haines – 19
Focused – Sue Brown – 19

After the break we continued with the theme section; Abandoned.

There were many creative interpretations of this subject which included Empty Graffitied Housing in Manchester ,derelict farms , a ruined church, old boats, a forlorn lady sitting alone, a world war two tank , and a little boy holding a sign indicating he needed a home.

Colin felt some images would have worked better converted to black and white, and some images needed a crop to improve their composition. He commented on some as well seen and simple images. Colin liked the misty atmosphere of the winning image.

The following marks were awarded.