TWO members of Okehampton Camera Club have won regional awards for their photography.

Erica Griffiths from Winkleigh and Derek Stratton from North Tawton both received Selectors Ribbon Awards for their entries into the prestigious Members  Exhibition hosted annually by the Western Counties Photographic Federation (WCPF). The exhibition is currently showing at Buckfast Abbey.

Five thousand entries were submitted for consideration from more than 50 photographic clubs affiliated to the WCPF.

Of the 200 images selected for display. Erica had two acceptances and Derek five. The nationally-accredited judges chose to make their personal awards for Erica’s Crested Tit and Derek’s Modern Dance.

Derek, who is Okehampton Camera Club’s chairman said: ‘For a very small club this is an outstanding achievement and the club provides an excellent platform from which to improve your photography.’

For more information on the club go to www.okehampton cameraclub.org