That's a first class photo. Well done on this success.
David

PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout

"If there are any of you out there that do judge club competitions and you saw the image below in a comp I would love to know your thoughts (good or bad, I need to know!) as I'm still learning when it comes to this!"

I'm not a 'federation' judge but I have judged competitions at my own society, Durham PS and I must say that as duck pictures go this one is quite different and has lots of humour. I'm not a fan of those endless pictures you see on forums such as this of swans and ducks but every now and then along comes one that's quite different and worth more than a second glance. Your shot here is one such interesting picture.
For an experienced judge to say that there is no place in club photography for humour is just mind bogglingly stupid. But in the years I've ben in a camera club I've heard some amazingly stupid remarks by judges and witnessed some astonishing first place decisions.
Of course, not knowing the quality of the other pictures in your recent inter club competition I can't really comment on the marks given.

Congratulations on your other picture getting top marks.
David

PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout

Were getting some fantastic Derbyshire Peak District shots on here. Thanks for sharing.
David

PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout

I have also just run out of pictures to vote for. The limit of five per week must have helped keep the backlog down.
This last lot were a very mixed bunch, ranging from some excellent winter shots to the worst-taste picture I've ever seen - a dog turd.
If this was placed there by a member of PUF I would be very surprised. No doubt some simple souls will be amused.
David

PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout

I like #2 and #3 most because of the composition. The steps make an interesting pattern. #1 looks a little light on my monitor, but only very slightly. All these three depict decay and dereliction. The final image seems to be more about good reflections than decay and dereliction. Have you been up to the Tanfield Rilway Alan? there are loads of rusting old locos and boilers and bits and pieces there.
David

PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout

Third time lucky Jeff.
David
PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout

This is test to see if my PPG link comes up:
My PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout
Well it seems to work here.
I pasted it onto this thread but it hasn't come up on my previous threads. Does it only appear on subsequent posts and not retrospectively?
David

Sorry John but I'm still not getting this. Do you mean My page on the PPG or my profile page on here? I've tried both. I've copied my PPG address from my details on that site and its in my profile here but the link still does not appear on my posts in this forum.
David

I've asked this question previously and have attempted unsuccesfully to follow the careful instructions given - but I still have to ask again: How do I fix a link from here to my PPG portfolio?
David

Better pictures that every competition judge swoons over. At least that's the wish.
David