INTER-FIFE COMPETITION   On 28th February three of my photographs gained a full 20 points in the Inter-Fife Competition. I won awards for best colour print and best projected image. Out in the Cold GREAT BRITISH CUP 2009   One of my photographs entered in this competition by St Andrews Photographic Society won a "Judge's gold medal certificate". (No, I don't yet know what this is either!) DPAGB AWARD   On Sunday 28th November I was awarded a Distinction by the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain for a portfolio of my work. "Canyon of Windows" (see below) was the highest scoring image in this portfolio. SCOTTISH PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION   "Canyon of Windows" was first exhibited at the SPF Print Portfolio in November 2009, where it was awarded 12 out of a possible 15 points.   EXHIBITION: UNDER WESTERN SKIES   My most recent exhibition, which featured some of my photographs of the American West, opened in the Botanic Garden, University of Dundee on 20th November and ran until 5th December.   The following link will take you to some of my American work. A little of this was featured in this exhibition, along with some new images. "Under Western Skies" NORTHERN COUNTIES INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SALON 2009   One of my prints  was awarded a judges medal. Two other prints  were also accepted. ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF THE PROJECTED IMAGE 2009   Two of my photographs, "Valia" and "Untitled Portrait No 1", have been accepted for this international salon. "Valia" 25th FIAP PROJECTED IMAGE BIENNIAL   Two of my photographs, "Giaconda" and "Untitled Portrait No.1" were among the 20 photographs selected to represent Scotland at the 25th FIAP Projected Image Biennial in Malaysia in September. The theme selected by the Scottish Photographic Federation (SPF) was "Creative Portraiture". In this event Scotland did very well indeed, winning a silver medal. (Indonesia won the World Cup and Italy was awarded the gold medal).   Some more details can be found at http://www.fiap.net/result.php?lang=en&param=25IP Giaconda   SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 45th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION   Three of my photographs were accepted for this international exhibition, including "Masquerade" (shown below). "Untitled Portrait No 1" gained a judge's award medal. Masquerade Link to this photo on the Southern California International Exhibition web site EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2009   Three of my photographs have been accepted for the 147th Edinburgh International Exhibition of Photography. "Untitled Portrait No. 1" was highly commended by the selectors. This exhibition is open at 68 Great King Street during the Edinburgh Festival.   "Remember Me" Untitled Portrait No 1 NOTE: In 2009 the Edinburgh International Exhibition had 2470 prints submitted from 26 countries across the world. Only 202 were accepted in total (i.e. the acceptance rate was just over 8%). There were 455 prints submitted by Scottish entrants. Of these just 57 were accepted (from 26 Scottish photographers).   WILSON QUAICH   "Remember Me" won the Wilson Quaich, which was awarded for the best print in the St Andrews Photographic Society Annual Exhibition in May 2009.   WORKSHOP - AN INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT & STILL-LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY I am planning to lead a workshop extending over a single day on Saturday 17th October 2009 The workshop will provide a useful introduction to using a digital camera for photographing objects as well as people. It will include practical indoors sessions taking photographs in the Steeple Centre in Newburgh in Fife. The aim of the workshop will be for participants to gain practical experience of using their digital cameras, and to produce high-quality work of their own suitable for exhibition or display at home. Feedback and analysis of participants’ photographic work will be given during the workshop. B O O K I N G: Bookings should be made through the University of St Andrews Open Association. Tel: 01334 462206   EXHIBITION  - NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2009 My next solo exhibition is scheduled for the end of this year, and will feature many of my photographs of the Colorado Plateau as well as some of my more innoative work.  I am delighted that Permajet have once again agreed to provide sponsorship.   TRIERENBERG SUPER CIRCUIT - May 2009 I was very pleased to hear that I have been awarded three overall acceptances in the Trierenberg Super Circuit. This Austrian International Exhbition comprises four separate salons. (Of the four photographs that I submitted, three were accepted in three of the salons, and two photographs were accepted in the fourth salon). "Remember Me" was one of the photographs accepted. Trierenberg Super Circuit 2009 - "Remember Me" In addition I also had three overall acceptances in the Austrian Special Themes Circuit 2009. These were for digital images submitted in the Experimental section. (Of the four photographs that I submitted, three were accepted in two of the salons, and two photographs were accepted by other two salons). Trierenberg Super Circuit 2009 - "Breaking Up"   BYRE THEATRE EXHIBITION 2009 St Andrews Photographic Society is holding its annual exhibition in the Byre Theatre, St Andrews from 6th - 24th May 2009. Three of my photographs are on dislplay including "Remember Me" which won the Wilson Quaich as the best photograph in the exhibition. GOLD MEDAL AWARD - 1st March 2009   My print, "Untitled Portrait No 1" gained a Photographic Society of America gold medal at Southamption International Salon. "Tea with my Father" was also accepted with 14 out of a maximum of 15 points   DUNDEE DISTRICT COUNCIL PHOTO COMPETITION - 16 February 2009   I was delighted to have been invited to judge this competition which took place at a meeting of Dundee Photographic Society on 16th February.   PESSAC INTERNATIONAL SALON (FRANCE) - January 2009   I was delighted to hear the four prints that I submitted to Pessac International Salon were all accepted. "Untitled portrait No 1" gained 14 out of possible 15 points and gained a judge's ribbon, and "A Walk in the Desert" gained the maximum score of 15.   SMETHWICK INTERNATIONAL SALON Nov 2008   "Untitled Portrait No 1" gained 15/15 points and won a Photographic Society of America Gold Medal. "Tea with my Father" gained 14 out of a possible 15 points and won a PSA ribbon. "Lost at Dusk" was also accepted for exhibition with 12 points. Link to Smethwick Salon page

SPF RESULTS   Some of my images did well in the recent SPF competition. These included "Zantedeschia" which gained 14 out of a possible 15 points and gained a judge's award. EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL SALON   "Returning to Roost" and "Seed Heads" have both been accepted by the Edinburgh International Exhibition 2008. "Returning to Roost" was highly commended. The American West

SCOTTISH SALON "Returning to Roost" was one of three of my photographs accepted by the Scottish International Salon of Photography. It gained 14 out of a possible 15 points and was highly commended.

ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Two of my photographs have been accepted for the Royal Photographic Society Scottish Members'Exhibition 2008/9.These are "Returning to Roost" and "Seed Heads"