Here are some pictures taken on a trip to Cuba a few years ago. I have re-edited in Lightroom to freshen them up. Stayed in Havana for around a week and a week in Guardalavaca to the east.
My Selection from the Competition Entries
I chose this selection before the public vote took place. I was very impressed with the following entries which all get Highly Commended.
Amanda Booth 
Elaine Henshaw 
Doug Smith 
Andrew Holloway 
Nicky Geldart 
Nicky Geldart 
Steve Purdy 
Mike Witt 
Eric Aylett
Now to my personal favourites – In third Place Mary-Ann Blackmore
In Second Place – Ian Pinion
But in first place this stunning Image by Damian Garcia (This came 4th in the vote)
Thanks to everyone who entered. I will think about another competition in May with a theme.
Competition Results – Peoples Vote
We have had all the votes in for your favourite images. The results were spread across a large number of the entries and there were 3 votes separating the top three so it was as close as it could get. Here are the results for the peoples vote.
In third place Damian Garcia
In Second Place Steve Purdy
In first place with 2 images getting exactly the same number of votes Ian Pinion. Both Excellent images and worthy winner of our first photography competition and the fabulous prize of a £25 voucher.
Tomorrow I will be announcing my favourite images so check back.
Competition Entries
Thank you for sending in your entries – we have had 113 in total. The submissions are in no particular order and I have chosen my top 3 which will be announced when we have had the votes in from the public vote.
To vote for your favourites send me an email to forestside@btinternet.com with your 1st, 2nd and third for the public vote. Make a note of your favourites – each thumbnail has a number. Make sure you click on the images below to see them full frame as some of the thumbnails below are cropped. Closing Date for votes 20th April.
1. Sandra Thomas 
2. Liz Reading 
3. Amanda Booth 
4. Amanda Booth 
5. Amanda Booth 
6. Amanda Booth 
7. Amanda Booth 
8. Ian Pinion 
9. Ian Pinion 
10. Ian Pinion 
11. Ian Pinion 
12. Brian Allen 
13. Brian Allen 
14. Brian Allen 
15. Brian Allen 
16. Brian Allen 
17. Damian Garcia 
18. Damian Garcia 
19. Damian Garcia 
20. Damian Garcia 
21. Damian Garcia 
22. Derek Smith 
23. Derek Smith 
24. Derek Smith 
25. Derek Smith 
26. Derek Smith 
27. Elaine Henshaw 
28. Elaine Henshaw 
29. Elaine Henshaw 
30. Elaine Henshaw 
31. Elaine Henshaw 
32. Doug Smith 
33. Doug Smith 
34. Doug Smith 
35. Doug Smith 
36. Trevor Lax 
37. Trevor Lax 
38. Trevor Lax 
39. Trevor Lax 
40. Trevor Lax 
41. Andrew Holloway 
42. Andrew Holloway 
43. Tracey Rayment 
44. Tracey Rayment 
45. Tracey Rayment 
46. Tracey Rayment 
47. Tracey Rayment 
48. Nicky Geldart 
49. Nicky Geldart 
50. Nicky Geldart 
51. Nicky Geldart 
52. Nicky Geldart 
53. Mary-Ann Blackmore 
54. Mary-Ann Blackmore 
55. Mary-Ann Blackmore 
56. Mary-Ann Blackmore 
57. Richard Piercy 
58. Richard Piercy 
59. Richard Piercy 
60. Richard Piercy 
61. Richard Piercy 
62. Steve Purdy 
63. Steve Purdy 
64. Steve Purdy 
65. Steve Purdy 
67. Steve Purdy 
68. Kim Evans 
69. Kim Evans 
70. Kim Evans 
71. Kim Evans 
72. Kim Evans 
73. Jill Peters 
74. Jill Peters 
75. Jill Peters 
76. Jill Peters 
77. Jill Peters 
78. Eric Aylett 
79. Eric Aylett 
80. Eric Aylett 
81. Eric Aylett 
82. Mike Witt 
83. Mike Witt 
84. Mike Witt 
85. Mike Witt 
86. Mike Witt 
87. Carol Garrett 
88. Carol Garrett 
89. Alan Fitch 
90. Alan Fitch 
91. Alan Fitch 
92. Alan Fitch 
93. Alan Fitch 
94. Chris Pitt 
95. Chris Pitt 
96. Chris Pitt 
97. Chris Pitt 
98. Chris Pitt 
99. Pam Lawson 
100. Pam Lawson 
101. Pam Lawson 
102. Pam Lawson 
103. Pam Lawson 
104. Jeanne Taylor 
105. Jeanne Taylor 
106. Jeane Taylor 
107. Jeanne Taylor 
108. Jeanne Taylor 
109. John Ingold 
110. John Ingold 
111. John Ingold 
112. John Ingold 
113. John Ingold
Times Article Plan now, go later. 30 great breaks in Devon and Dorset.
We feature in an article by Chris Haslam in The Times Travel section this Saturday. Featuring the best West Country breaks for when we’re travelling again.
We feature at no 24. You can read the full article here: https://www.fotocourses.co.uk/Times.pdf
To visit our Dorset pages and book a course for later in the year click on this link: https://www.fotocourses.co.uk/Dorset/Dorset.html
New Photo Competition
Send in a picture of your best landscape. It can be anywhere and you can send up to 5 entries. Closing date 15th April. I will then put the entries on the travelwithfotocourses blog in low res for people to see and will give a 1st, 2nd and 3rd based on my opinion. People will also be able to vote by sending an email stating what they think is the best entry from the selection. The 1st place based on the peoples vote will get a voucher for £25 to spend on one of our courses when things get back to normal. Its a token prize but the real prize is showcasing your work.
Competition Rules
Maximum 5 entries per person.
Judges decision is final.
There will be 1 prize.
Entires will be posted on the travelwithfotocourses blog at a maximum resolution of 800 pixels wide. The pictures will not be used for any other purpose without your express permission.
Send your entries to my email forestside@btinternet.com
Free photography book – Still Life
Check out this guide to get you started with some still life shots: https://photzy.com/beginners-guide-still-life-photography-free-quick-guide/
If you would like to download our online photography course check out https://www.fotocourses.co.uk and follow the online link. 6 modules with feedback on projects.
Free photography book – How to Create Photo Twirls
Here is another book to download which shows how to create some interesting effects using photoshop. You can download a copy here: https://photzy.com/how-to-create-photo-twirls-free-quick-guide/
If you would like to download our online photography course check out https://www.fotocourses.co.uk and follow the online link. 6 modules with feedback on projects.
Free photography book – Amazing Abstracts with Oil And Water
If you want to do something creative while stuck at home check out the free link below to download this book: https://photzy.com/amazing-abstracts-oil-water-free-quick-guide/
Over the next few days I will be giving links to other free books to keep you occupied.
If you would like to download our online photography course check out https://www.fotocourses.co.uk and follow the online link. 6 modules with feedback on projects.
Final pictures – Las Vegas & National Parks
Recently finished editing my shots from my recent trip. All edited with a mixture of Photoshop CC and some with Lightroom. I have uploaded them to my flickr account: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmM9VBhk
Here is a selection:
If you would like to book a place on next years trip visit our website https://www.fotocourses.co.uk
