I think we have to run with it. Maybe bring the subject up at the AGM. At the moment I still haven't changed my opinion that it wasn't a good idea. We didn't even have a prize or acknowledgement for the best beginner last night.

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Ian

Ian has made a valid point. Yes, another one.

The judge ran through the "beginners" first, tthen the "advanced". Only the Advanced top score won that trophy.

I still disagree with the whole situation. As I have mentioned to some people I am helping out a couple of student photographers. If I think the stuff they are showing me is not up to par, I tell them. I don't make allowances for the fact that they've only been shooting for a couple of years and have never won a competition.

I disagree that the main criteria for a beginner is someone who hasn't won a competition. There has now been two "Best beginner" distinctions been made by judges/results announcers.

SO, are the best beginners still going to be beginners next year, since they didn't actually win the competition?

I am beginning to feel that if we MUST have seperate beginners and advanced in the marking, then we should have the same in the prizes.

My 2p worth

Don't think it is possible to use a different marking system re beginners/experienced. Last night may have been a disservice to the beginners judging by the final marks.

Ian