from WPS Newsletter 553, 26 April 2026

Basic Rules:

• Teams of four
• Maximum of one Gold member in each
• Photos to be taken in July 2026 – on either of the days listed above, or go back later in the month
• 11 categories – 10 x PDI and one print
• Each team member must submit at least 2 images in the final 11 submitted for judging

The 11 Categories 

1. Travel Poster (with text/slogan). The team must create a travel poster – with brief text and a slogan. This may be the work of >1 participant (in case some are less confident with the text side of things). It doesn’t have to be a railway poster, but hey, Alresford station will have some inspiration. A round for the creatives – can include collages and the wilder end of Photoshop filters.
2. Keith Floyd et al.  Food and drink in all its forms – from field to table – in this round try to see the wider scope – scapes, still-life, street and documentary, architectural
3. In The Olden Days. There are a number of references to historic events home and overseas in the area – if you know where to look
4. Dead Famous (possibly famously dead). Historical figures associated with the area – obvious, and not so obvious. For this round, try and make your shot evoke something about them and their source of fame, rather than just a shot of a blue plaque
5. Edifices. Buildings – for those architectural photographers among you – churches, houses, pubs, farm buildings – from inside or out.
6. Current Affairs (flowing water and its denizens). The western end of the area is in prime chalk stream territory, with crystal-clear water (not all of which flows in rivers and streams) – in this round, go with the flow – perhaps abstract/pattern, or nature.
7. Country Types. For the people/street photographers among you – look for typical Hampshire rural folk going about their business. Earls and dukes, rich merchants, clerks, ruddy-faced farm folk, shopkeepers.
8. View From (or of) a Bridge. Road, rail or foot – the area has its fair share of big, small, wide, narrow, tall and short crossings which make great focal points in scapes.
9. Surplus To Requirements. A challenging round – this part of Hampshire is generally well-heeled and well-kept. See if you can find any abandoned items worthy of a shot – big or small.
10. It’s the Little Things That Count. This round is one for those with an eye for detail – make of this what you want – but details are everywhere. For this round, the quirkier, the better.
11. Set of Free (printed). Create a set of three images on anything you have seen on your safari – to be printed, but may be printed as a single print – other than that NO RULES.