I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our flower club members who participated in this year’s Photography Competition 2025.

A super total of 42 super photographs were on display at SAFAS’s  final Council Meeting and AGM of the year.

Judged by Mr Gary McLaughlin, Professional Photographer, Ayrshire who commented on the high standard of interpretations of both titles

Class 1. ‘The Best of the Season’ to include a caption describing your photograph,

Class 2. “Mood” Captured in the right Image.

So apart from  1^st 2^nd and 3^rd prizes being awarded several members received, Very Highly Commended. Highly Commended and Commended Awards.

A huge thankyou to both our sponsors, Mrs Linda Soutar, Area Chairman SAFAS and Gillian Forrest via the Flower Arranger who sponsored the prizemoney/ vouchers, their support is very much appreciated.

Onto the Winners

‘CONGRATULATIONS’

Class 1. Title: ‘The Best of the Season’ with a caption describing your photograph
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1^st Prize                Linda Wallace           Auchincruive FAC

2^nd Prize           June Abernethy            Arbroath ~ Angus FC

3^rd Prize        Jean Wigglesworth       Brechin & District FC

Highly Commended ~ Elaine Humphries           Helensburgh FC

Highly Commended ~ Babette Kenyon     Perth FAC

Commended         ~ Lesley McGowan     Helensburgh FC

Class 2. ‘Mood’ Captured in the right image.
 

1^st Prize         Elaine Humphries                  Helensburgh FC

2^ndPrize     Margaret Strachan                    Musselburgh FC

3^rd Prize               Jean Wigglesworth      Brechin & District FC

 Very Highly Commended     ~ Linda Wallace Auchincruive

Highly Commended               ~ Fiona Connell Corstorphine FAC

Highly Commended        ~ Stella Nixon     Ayr & District FC

May I take this opportunity of thanking everyone for your help and support throughout my term as Media Officer and Photography Rep. which I have enjoyed immensely and would like to wish both Gill Ross as Media and Allan Forrest as the Photography Rep “All the very Best “ as they take up these positions for the next term.

Here are some photos of the photography Competition 2025 ~ You can see if you agree with Gary.

With best wishes to all

Cheers

Brenda xx

Brenda Johnstone, Past Area Chairman SAFAS