Welcome to The Entrance Camera Club Incorporated.

Situated on the Central Coast of NSW, we are a group of enthusiastic photographers comprising people from all backgrounds, both retired & the young. Those who began with Film in the Darkroom or more recently in the age of Digital. Expert award winners with years of experience to beginners who have just purchased their first camera. A passion for photography is our common interest. The club is affiliated with The Federation of Camera Clubs (N.S.W) Inc.

Each Friday morning a group of club members have a photo walk followed by coffee. These outings are are good way to meet members and to discuss photo ideas, techniques and equipment.

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~ ABOUT OUR CLUB ~

Established Nov 1959, The Monthly Competitions form the basis of our club. Competitions are held in Digital Image (non Graded) as well as Monochrome & Colour Prints in B Grade, A Grade & Advanced. The prints are displayed around the room prior to the start of the meeting. The critiquing and subsequent discussions with the judges and other members are all great ways to learn and share new photographic techniques which you can then try yourself the next time the opportunity arises. Assisting our new photographers whilst challenging our most experienced members.

Upcoming Events

Results for competitions in 2022 = April – PRINTS

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2022 = April – PRINTS

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Hard Landing
David Crass – First
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Icelandic Ice Melt
William (Bill) Ferguson – First
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
A Dramatic Scene
Pablo Ducarme – First
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
Gotcha!
James Humphries – First
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Wind Assisted
Grace Bryant – First
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Eyes on the barrel
Trung Cang Nguyen – First
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Pee wee
Susan Maclean – Second
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Dave DSC_3778
Linda Cuthbert – Second
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Frog relaxed
Susan Maclean – Second
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
Timeless
Natalie Poole – Second
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Ashley
Paul Prouzos – Second
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
AT THE CHILDRENS FESTIVAL 2
Arthur Roy – Second
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Drip dry
Susan Maclean – Third
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Free Ride
Mark Smith – Third
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
The future starts here
Barbara Blades – Third
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Nuts to You
David Crass – Third
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
pelicans
Tobias Lindsjo – Third
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
FROM 1 LIFE TO ANOTHER
Gail Hardy – Third
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Hard Way to Get a Drink
Peter John O’Brien – Third
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
The Snack
Peter John O’Brien – Third
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Sydney Skyline from the Zoo.
James Humphries – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Serenity
Tony Giles – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Crossing DSC_9737
Linda Cuthbert – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Redhead Beach early morning.
James Humphries – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Food Processor
Natalie Poole – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Morning at the Ghat Varanasi
Jane Borg – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Butcher Bird
Soelast Soelastijono – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Morning Glory DSC_5924
Linda Cuthbert – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Port in the Storm DSC_5833
Linda Cuthbert – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Avoca Dreaming
William (Bill) Ferguson – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
White backed vulture
Mike Barry – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Sunrise meltdown
Leonie Edwards – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
LANDING AT NEST 784 8419
George Hardy – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Looking to the past
Neil Vincent – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Dolphins
Neil Vincent – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Beetle Snack
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
KESTREL WITH LIZARD MONO
Gail Hardy – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
UNDER CARRIAGE REFLECTION
Gail Hardy – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
High kick
Leonie Edwards – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Keeping the Lead
Peter John O’Brien – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Dusty
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

by Peter John O'Brien, April 8, 2022

Results for April Digital Image Competitions – Open & Set Subject ”STILL LIFE” Judge – Chris Prior

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View / Comment entries in 2022 = April – DIGITAL

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The Power of Water
Trung Cang Nguyen – First
OPEN
silence
Tobias Lindsjo – First
SET SUBJECT – Still Life
Hovering Spinebill
William (Bill) Ferguson – Second
OPEN
Sunflowers
Michelle Alcorn – Second
SET SUBJECT – Still Life
Lappet faced vulture
Mike Barry – Third
OPEN
Thanks for the Memories DSC_5670
Linda Cuthbert – Third
SET SUBJECT – Still Life
My Wave
Neil Vincent – Highly Commended
OPEN
Building a Nest
Arthur Roy – Highly Commended
OPEN
WELL SPEARED
Arthur Roy – Highly Commended
OPEN
Wave backwash
Mark Smith – Highly Commended
OPEN
Treasure
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
OPEN
Entree
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
OPEN
Beach Life
Anthony Douglas Spratt – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Still Life
Sailing the High Tea DSC_5710
Linda Cuthbert – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Still Life
Nestled
Natalie Poole – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Still Life
Mats Diner
Michael Andrew – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Still Life

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, April 8, 2022

Results for competitions in 2022 = March – PRINTS

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View / Comment entries in 2022 = March – PRINTS

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Keep Off
David Crass – First
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Urban peaks
Tobias Lindsjo – First
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Singing for Supper
David Crass – First
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
Ocean full of tears
Linda Cuthbert – First
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Death Throws
Peter John O’Brien – First
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Frontrunner
Peter John O’Brien – First
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Looking Skyward
Susan Maclean – Second
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
The last wave of summer
Linda Cuthbert – Second
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Transforming 2
Suzanne Prouzos – Second
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
XPT
Susan Maclean – Second
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
Scarlet Prepares to Feast
William (Bill) Ferguson – Second
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Going for a Breath
Neil Vincent – Second
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Solo in Mono
Arthur Roy – Second
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Quiet Time
David Crass – Third
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Time for a game
Jane Borg – Third
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Blue Mountains
Susan Maclean – Third
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
Foggy Morning Web
David Spratt – Third
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
GATHERING STICKS
Gail Hardy – Third
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Buffalo and Friends
Carol Barry – Third
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Osprey and Miner.
Arthur Roy – Third
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Dreaming Concubine
Jane Borg – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
The Sherif
Suzanne Prouzos – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Early morning hunt Chobe
Mike Barry – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
The Shadows of Epcot
William (Bill) Ferguson – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
XXXX Burglar
Paul Henson – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Misty Morning
Jane Borg – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
SYDNEY HARBOUR ACTION_2
Neil Bevege – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Red
Michelle Alcorn – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Toukley Jetty
Mark Smith – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Waiting
Suzanne Prouzos – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Ashlee
Suzanne Prouzos – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Flamingoes
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Storm clouds approaching
Leonie Edwards – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
BEE EATER WITH BEE
Gail Hardy – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
St Stefano Church Kos
Paul Prouzos – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Simon
Paul Prouzos – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
EGRET FAMILY 1109
George Hardy – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Walk On By
Peter John O’Brien – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Perfect wave
Trung Cang Nguyen – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
The Bullrider
Leonie Edwards – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
RESTING NO 2
Gail Hardy – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Looking through the Decanter
Paul Prouzos – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, March 13, 2022

Results for March Digital Image Competitions – Open & Set Subject ”UP CLOSE” Judge – Dianne English

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A night with the Kraken
Neil Vincent – First
OPEN
The Agony and the Ecstacy.
Arthur Roy – First
OPEN
Yawn
Mike Barry – First
SET SUBJECT – Up Close
Eye Spy
Linda Cuthbert – First
SET SUBJECT – Up Close
All About Courtship
Grace Bryant – Second
OPEN
Lady Bug is the Star
Peter John O’Brien – Second
SET SUBJECT – Up Close
Adorable Cygnets
Trung Cang Nguyen – Third
OPEN
Butterfly
Tony Giles – Third
SET SUBJECT – Up Close
Wet Rocks
David Spratt – Highly Commended
OPEN
Endrust Racing
Anthony Douglas Spratt – Highly Commended
OPEN
Storm chasing
Mark Smith – Highly Commended
OPEN
Wipeout
Tony Giles – Highly Commended
OPEN
After the storm
Linda Cuthbert – Highly Commended
OPEN
Shlurp
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Up Close
Graphic Flutterer at rest
Trung Cang Nguyen – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Up Close
Tawny in the rain
William (Bill) Ferguson – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Up Close
Access Denied
Allan Lambell – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Up Close
Tongue Lashing
Jane Borg – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Up Close

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, March 11, 2022

Results for February Digital Image Competitions – Open & Set Subject ”TREE(s)” Judge – Barry Collier

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View / Comment entries in February – DIGITAL

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RUFUS LANDING
Gail Hardy – First
OPEN
Entrance Fireworks
Mark Smith – First
OPEN
Moreton Bay Fig trees
Trung Cang Nguyen – First
SET SUBJECT
Mullet for lunch
Trung Cang Nguyen – Second
OPEN
Meal fit for a Kestral
William (Bill) Ferguson – Second
OPEN
The long and winding road…..
Mike Barry – Second
SET SUBJECT
The Battle
Peter John O’Brien – Third
OPEN
Red Wood Forest
Leonie Edwards – Third
SET SUBJECT
Early morn Lake Mungo
John Bennett – Highly Commended
OPEN
Splendid
Grace Bryant – Highly Commended
OPEN
Flammingoes
Neil Vincent – Highly Commended
OPEN
Wait for me
Linda Cuthbert – Highly Commended
OPEN
Look at me
Michelle Alcorn – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT
Damaged
David Spratt – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT
The Valley Colour
David Spratt – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT
Giant Fig Trees
Jane Borg – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, February 11, 2022

Arthur Roy becomes a Life Member of The Entrance Camera Club

At the Club’s end-of-year event, PADOTY 2021, Club President, Barbara Blades, had the great pleasure of bestowing the special honour of Honorary Life Membership on Arthur Roy. Arthur becomes the Club’s 14th Life Member over its 62-year history. He joins the ranks of outstanding Club members who have contributed greatly to the success of the Club. This honour conferred on behalf of the  Club’s Committee, is in recognition of Arthur’s service, enthusiasm and support of the Club over many years.

Arthur said this was “a surprise and a great honour”.

Arthur Roy is highly respected and loved by the Club members. The general comment by members to this announcement was “Well deserved!”.  Arthur nurtures and mentors other photographers by sharing his knowledge and by organising photographic opportunities. Arthur is an exceptionally good photographer, well known for his egret images, rodeo action shots and beautiful composites featuring his ballerina granddaughter. He is highly awarded in National and international photographic competitions. He is a role-model for all Club photographers.

His award citation reads:

The Committee is pleased to confer upon Arthur Leo Roy Honorary Life membership in recognition of his outstanding and continued service to the Club and its Members. Having been awarded the “honoured Service Member” badge in 2018, since then, Arthur has continued to serve, holding the following positions:

Currently our Members’ Representative since 2019. Arthur also stepped up as Senior Vice president to David Spratt in 2019 and as Junior Vice President to Barbara Blades from 2020, a position he holds today.

Arthur has also continued to work for the members in organising and coordinating the Friday Photowalks. With their disruption caused by Covid 19 lockdown, his convening of engaging Zoom presentations was crucial in helping our members to maintain their connectivity, photographic engagement and mojo during this uncertain time.

From everyone in The Entrance Camera Club: Thank you, Arthur, and congratulations! Well deserved!

by Barbara Blades, December 14, 2021

Results Of Our Print & Digital Image Of The Year & Special Comps.

View / Comment entries in Print & Digital – Special Comps.

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Cards with the Kraken
Neil Vincent – First
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

The last wave
Neil Vincent – First
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

Rhythm of the Sun
Neil Vincent – First
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

Dolphins
Neil Vincent – First
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

Suckers
Neil Vincent – First
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

Breath
Neil Vincent – First
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

RUFUS WITH DRAGON FLY
Gail Hardy – First
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

SCORPIAN FLY PAIR
Gail Hardy – First
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

FROM 1 LIFE TO ANOTHER
Gail Hardy – First
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

Flamingoes
Carol Barry – Second
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

The Edge of Survival
Carol Barry – Second
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

Tiger Lilly
Carol Barry – Second
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

BEE EATER AND MOTH 807_0761
George Hardy – Second
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

STROBILOMYCES FUNGI 0107
George Hardy – Second
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

HALIQUIN BUGS 113 1367
George Hardy – Second
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

Safe Keeping
Carol Barry – Second
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

Baby Hartebeest
Carol Barry – Second
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

Leopards Mating
Carol Barry – Second
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

A Heron Fishing
GRACE BRYANT – Second
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

Never Too Small
GRACE BRYANT – Second
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

Manouvring Into Postition
GRACE BRYANT – Second
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

Fire_Glow
Peter John O’Brien – Third
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

Grunge
Peter John O’Brien – Third
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

Men
Peter John O’Brien – Third
Ace’m Creative Digital Competition.

CREATING LIFE
Gail Hardy – Third
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

SCORPIAN FLY DINNER
Gail Hardy – Third
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

STRIATED THORNBILL FLYING TO NEST
Gail Hardy – Third
Spencer Vale Memorial Wildlife Digital Comp.

Lesson TIme
Carol Barry – Third
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

Drinking with the Bees
Carol Barry – Third
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

Yellow Birds
Carol Barry – Third
Chalmers Memorial Nature Digital Image Comp.

A COLOUR PRINT OF YR – SOELAST SOELASTIJONO ~ LONG JETTY BOATSHED
A MONO PRINT OF YR – MIKE BARRY ~ PIED KINGFISHERS
ADVANCED GRADE PRINT OF YR – NEIL VINCENT ~ SPY HOPPING WHALE
ADVANCED GRADE MONO PRINT OF YR – PETER O’BRIEN ~ MEDINA AERIAL
B COLOUR PRINT OF YR – SUSAN MACLEAN ~ PEAKS REVEALED
B MONO PRINT OF YR – MICHELLE ALCORN ~ SIDE PROFILE PORTRAIT
DIGITAL IMAGE OF YR – TOBIAS LINDSJO ~ RAINBOW HOUSE

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, December 10, 2021

Winner of November Mobile Phone Photography Challenge

“Sunrise/Sunset” – Barbara Blades – Long Jetty Sunset

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, November 12, 2021

Results for November Digital Image Competitions – Open & Set Subject ”PANORAMA” Judges – Tim & Robin Moon.

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Anemone Fish
Neil Vincent – First
OPEN
Yellow Birds
Carol Barry – First
SET SUBJECT
Rainbow House
Tobias Lindsjo – Second
OPEN
Another Dazzle
Carol Barry – Second
SET SUBJECT
BREAKFAST BEAUTY
Arthur Roy – Third
OPEN
Rolling Waves
Jane Borg – Third
SET SUBJECT
Calf on the Run
Arthur Roy – Highly Commended
OPEN
Spiritual Moment
Paul Prouzos – Highly Commended
OPEN
Mum L U N C H
Fiona Lambell – Highly Commended
OPEN
La Dolce Vita
Tobias Lindsjo – Highly Commended
OPEN
North Coast Sunrise
Moira Taylor – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT
Somersby cave falls
Soelast Soelastijono – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT
The Bold and Beautiful
Jane Borg – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT
Gosford Waterfront Panorama
Paul Henson – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, November 12, 2021

Results for competitions in November – PRINTS

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Birdy Beach
Michelle Alcorn – First
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Clock water droplet
Paul Henson – First
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Family Feeding Frenzy
Pablo Ducarme – First
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
PE202110 Colour – The Letter
Paul Prouzos – First
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Crunch again
Carol Barry – First
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Bee on flower
Leonie Edwards – First
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
confused modernism
David Crass – Second
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Pied Kingfishers
Mike Barry – Second
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Fannel flower dancing in the mornin
Michelle Alcorn – Second
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
Vulture trio
Mike Barry – Second
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Wright Turn
Peter John O’Brien – Second
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Martial Eagle
Carol Barry – Second
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Scull outback WA
Michelle Alcorn – Third
B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Somersby falls
Soelast Soelastijono – Third
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Peaks revealed
Susan Maclean – Third
B Grade Open Colour Large Print
Alice in Wonderland
Paul Prouzos – Third
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Chosen
Arthur Roy – Third
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
PLUMES
Arthur Roy – Third
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Pledging Allegiance
Paul Prouzos – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Egyptian Goose
Mike Barry – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
St Pierres Interior
Barbara Blades – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Bird on a stick.
Paul Henson – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Singapore CBD
Tobias Lindsjo – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
The Arrow – Waverly Cemetery
Tobias Lindsjo – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Waiting
William (Bill) Lancaster – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Family time at sunset
Soelast Soelastijono – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
The Monk
Jane Borg – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Lookin at Ya
Paul Henson – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Lines
Tobias Lindsjo – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print
RIP the Binalong Bay lone tree
Trung Cang Nguyen – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Turtle snacking
Leonie Edwards – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Lockdown Just Goes On
Peter John O’Brien – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print
Mullet for lunch
Trung Cang Nguyen – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Storm Rays
Neil Vincent – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
CORMORANT PORTRAIT
Gail Hardy – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Out of my Way
Peter John O’Brien – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Peaking
Peter John O’Brien – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print
Pelican Flight
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

by Peter John O'Brien, November 12, 2021