I trust that you will enjoy your visit to this, my website,

my passion for photography stretches back a number of

years.

When I first became interested in photography only analogue (film) photography was available. I became a convert to digital photography over twenty years ago with a very small compact digital camera, an Olympus c900z. I currently use a full frame Nikon D750 digital single lens reflex camera and the camera in my pocket is an iPhone. Angela, my wife, is also passionate about photography. There is a gallery of my wife Angela’s images in the Galleries section. She has been a photographer and image maker for many years. Angela prefers creating composite images and is a highly skilled user of Adobe Photoshop. She uses a full frame Nikon D750 digital single lens reflex camera.

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BARRY THOMPSON LRPS, DPAGB, BPE4*

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I trust that you will enjoy your visit to

this, my website, my passion for

photography stretches back a number of

years.

When I first became interested in photography only analogue (film) photography was available. I became a convert to digital photography over twenty years ago with a very small compact digital camera, an Olympus c900z. I currently use a full frame Nikon D750 digital single lens reflex camera and the camera in my pocket is an iPhone. Angela, my wife, is also passionate about photography. There is a gallery of my wife Angela’s images in the Galleries section. She has been a photographer and image maker for many years. Angela prefers creating composite images and is a highly skilled user of Adobe Photoshop. She uses a full frame Nikon D750 digital single lens reflex camera.

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BARRY THOMPSON —LRPS, DPAGP, BPE4*

I have been a photographer for many years, more recently taking my photography to a different level: a pleasantly obsessive pursuit where my eye for detail and image enhancement is a benchmark in my pursuit of excellence. I have cultivated the art of photography to follow the same rules of engagement - care and attention, an appreciation of shape and form, an understanding of the tools of the trade, and patience, infinite patience. Setting up the shot is not a hurried moment, gauging the essence of light is a calculation, using technical experience to wring the best from my camera is critical. I am currently using a Nikon D750 full frame DSLR camera and an Apple iPhone which is always in my pocket. Always carrying a camera and capturing a moment is preferable to the pangs of regret when an opportunity is missed, the camera left at home. For me, photography is not so much an interest, as a way of life. Manipulating the photographs using the complexities of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom Classic software is time-consuming, however the finished result is very satisfying. Creative image making is currently of great interest, though my subject scope is infinite. I am in awe of some of the fantastic architecture that this country has to offer. People fascinate me too, catching a fleeting expression that speaks volumes, whether in a studio or real location, is the pinnacle that makes a winning photograph. My talent has been recognised by no less bodies than the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), of which I am currently a Licentiate member, the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, by whom I was awarded a Distinction Certificate (DPAGB) and the British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE) from whom I have achieved the BPE Four Crown Award (BPE4*). I was privileged to have two of my prints selected by the London Salon of Photography for their 2014 International Exhibition. I previously spent many years as an Adobe Photoshop tutor in the Derbyshire Adult Education Programme. I am a member of a two local camera clubs in Cornwall and a former member of Rolls Royce (Derby) Photographic Society.

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BARRY THOMPSON LRPS, DPAGB, BPE4*

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I have been a photographer for many years, more recently taking my photography to a different level: a pleasantly obsessive pursuit where my eye for detail and image enhancement is a benchmark in my pursuit of excellence. I have cultivated the art of photography to follow the same rules of engagement - care and attention, an appreciation of shape and form, an understanding of the tools of the trade, and patience, infinite patience. Setting up the shot is not a hurried moment, gauging the essence of light is a calculation, using technical experience to wring the best from my camera is critical. I am currently using a Nikon D750 full frame DSLR camera and an Apple iPhone which is always in my pocket. Always carrying a camera and capturing a moment is preferable to the pangs of regret when an opportunity is missed, the camera left at home. For me, photography is not so much an interest, as a way of life. Manipulating the photographs using the complexities of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom Classic software is time-consuming, however the finished result is very satisfying. Creative image making is currently of great interest, though my subject scope is infinite. I am in awe of some of the fantastic architecture that this country has to offer. People fascinate me too, catching a fleeting expression that speaks volumes, whether in a studio or real location, is the pinnacle that makes a winning photograph. My talent has been recognised by no less bodies than the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), of which I am currently a Licentiate member, the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, by whom I was awarded a Distinction Certificate (DPAGB) and the British Photographic Exhibitions (BPE) from whom I have achieved the BPE Four Crown Award (BPE4*). I was privileged to have two of my prints selected by the London Salon of Photography for their 2014 International Exhibition. I previously spent many years as an Adobe Photoshop tutor in the Derbyshire Adult Education Programme. I am a member of a two local camera clubs in Cornwall and a former member of Rolls Royce (Derby) Photographic Society.

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Angela and Barry being presented with their badges by Roger Parry president of the PAGB, after being awarded DPAGB (Distinction Photographic Alliance of Great Britain). The Awards for Photographic Merit (APM) was hosted by the Western Counties Photographic Federation at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot on Sunday 28th November 2021.

September 2021 — Angela with her trophy for coming first with “Living In Fear” in the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Annual, Monochrome Competition.

September 2021 — Barry with his Highly Commended Certificate for “Lone Worker — Lockdown” in the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Annual, Charles Hosken Competition.

September 2021 — Angela with her Highly Commended Certificates for “Coming Home and “Prime Delivery” in the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Annual, Charles Hosken Competition.

May 2021 - Trophies presentented to Angela and Barry at Dollar Cove by Chairman Robin Millett. The shield was presented to Angela as the winner of Penwith Photographic Group, Digital Image Of The Year 2020 - 2021. The Runner Up cup was presented to Barry as the runner up in the Annual Penwith League 2020 - 2021. The third place cup was presented to Angela for her third place in the Penwith League 2020 - 2021.

September 2020 - Barry with his trophy for winning print of the year at Penwith Photography Group in Cornwall, Kevin Leah said the print of "Tangled" was the best picture in the competition too.

September 2020 - Angela with her trophy for coming first from the five rounds of the Penwith League of the Penwith Photography Group in Cornwall, scoring 241 points out of 270, Barry came second in the competition with a score of 231.

Quite successful this year at Truro Camera club. In the Print League a certificate for second place. In the Colour Print Of The Year competition, the Roy Thomas Cup was awarded first place for "The Daily Dilemma" and second place was awarded to "Stephanie". In the Mono Print of The Year, the Waller Cup was awarded first place to "Thanh Xuân At Home".

A success in the Penwith Photographic Group’s Image of the Year competition, awarded first place with with the best colour print “Division”

At the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Annual Competition. The Presidents Cup was awarded to Barry for the best creative image in that competition with a print of “The Daily Dilemma”. Also a Highly Commended for my monochrome image “Thanh Xuân At Home"

At the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Charles Hosken Annual Competition Angela was awarded the Charles Hosken Trophy for coming first in that competition with her print “Take Away”.

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September 2020 - Angela with her trophy for coming first from the five rounds of the Penwith League of the Penwith Photography Group in Cornwall, scoring 241 points out of 270, Barry came second in the competition with a score of 231.

Angela and Barry being presented with their badges by Roger Parry president of the PAGB, after being awarded DPAGB (Distinction Photographic Alliance of Great Britain). The Awards for Photographic Merit (APM) was hosted by the Western Counties Photographic Federation at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot on Sunday 28th November 2021.

September 2021 — Angela with her trophy for coming first with “Living In Fear” in the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Annual, Monochrome Competition.

September 2021 — Barry with his Highly Commended Certificate for “Lone Worker — Lockdown” in the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Annual, Charles Hosken Competition.

September 2021 — Angela with her Highly Commended Certificates for “Coming Home and “Prime Delivery” in the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Annual, Charles Hosken Competition.

May 2021 - Trophies presentented to Angela and Barry at Dollar Cove by Chairman Robin Millett. The shield was presented to Angela as the winner of Penwith Photographic Group, Digital Image Of The Year 2020 - 2021. The Runner Up cup was presented to Barry as the runner up in the Annual Penwith League 2020 - 2021. The third place cup was presented to Angela for her third place in the Penwith League 2020 - 2021.

September 2020 - Barry with his trophy for winning print of the year at Penwith Photography Group in Cornwall, Kevin Leah said the print of "Tangled" was the best picture in the competition too.

Quite successful this year at Truro Camera club. In the Print League a certificate for second place. In the Colour Print Of The Year competition, the Roy Thomas Cup was awarded first place for "The Daily Dilemma" and second place was awarded to "Stephanie". In the Mono Print of The Year, the Waller Cup was awarded first place to "Thanh Xuân At Home".

A success in the Penwith Photographic Group’s Image of the Year competition, awarded first place with with the best colour print “Division”

At the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Annual Competition. The Presidents Cup was awarded to Barry for the best creative image in that competition with a print of “The Daily Dilemma”. Also a Highly Commended for my monochrome image “Thanh Xuân At Home"

At the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Charles Hosken Annual Competition Angela was awarded the Charles Hosken Trophy for coming first in that competition with her print “Take Away”.

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Alexis. In the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Competition 2017,

Alexis was placed 1st in the Print Competition.

Alexis was also awarded the ABID SHAH CUP for best colour print and the LEN COLLINGS SHIELD for overall best image in the competition. Alexis was awarded a Highly Commended in the Charles Hosken 2018 Cornwall Photographic Alliance Competition.

Cornish Storm

Dawn Mist Chitwan National Park Nepal

Giant Rainforest Mantis

Lowry Family

Anticipation

Spillage

Square Meal

Lady From The Big House

Spider With Prey

Breakfast at 8

Alexis

Macleays Spectre Stick Insect

Cutting Edge Cuisine

Bronze Award - Basingstoke, Gold Award - South Birmingham, HC Rushden

Cam Long Resting

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Tangled

The Daily Dilemma

Stephanie

Division

Thanh Xuân At Home

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1st in PPG IOTY best colour print "Division"

1st in TCC 2022 Mono POTY "Thanh Xuân At Home"

1st in TCC 2022 Colour POTY "The Daily Dilemma"

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Alexis. In the Cornwall Photographic Alliance Competition 2017,

Alexis was placed 1st in the Print Competition.

Alexis was also awarded the ABID SHAH CUP for best colour print and the LEN COLLINGS SHIELD for overall best image in the competition. Alexis was awarded a Highly Commended in the Charles Hosken 2018 Cornwall Photographic Alliance Competition.