WHETHER it's an emergency or a relaxing bank holiday, pictures with a "mayday" or May Day theme are our latest TogsQuad collection.
This month's outright winner, as voted for by members of the Derby Telegraph's photographic club, is Chris Carrington of Chellaston who chose the "mayday" option.
A classic morse key made from Bakelite and placed on replica documents from the Titanic was Chris's composition. The papers were scans of original distress messages from the ship.
Chris said: "I can't begin to tell you how proud and thrilled I was to have my picture chosen as the winning image for the challenge. I find photography incredibly rewarding but it makes it even better when other people take interest in a picture that I've taken!"
Other members chose the May Day option and use the weather to illustrate it.
Alison Roberts chose a view looking out through glass at flowers at her home in Chellaston and was given a highly commended vote.
Yet more action came from public events that took place this month. Don Webster, of Oakwood, found his picture of morris dancers in Derby's Market Place in Derby during the May Day celebrations.
Ann Webster of Oakwood snapped her close-up image of a similar subject and was highly commended for it.
Young female performers were the choice of Helen Bacon, of Hilton, at the May Day event in Derby, too.
Terry James found his moment in his garden when two insects landed on a table and appeared to be tussling with each other.
Chris Calverley of Oakwood set up a creative interpretation of the old phrase "Ne'er cast a clout till May be out" by making fun with the idea of shedding outdoor clothes at the end of the month.
Returning to the international distress signal of mayday, a bright yellow air and sea rescue helicopter representing emergency action was photographed at South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum by Nick Allen, of Stenson Fields.
On the same theme of using May Day to represent urgency, Geraldine Curtis, of Morley, found the perfect chance to capture a second of mayhem. She spotted a shed fire in the street where she lives and leapt into action herself to grab her camera to capture the firemen at work.
If you would like to get involved in TogsQuad join us on Facebook by searching for TogsQuad. Our next club meeting is at Quad on Thursday, June 19 from 7-9pm and costs £4 per ticket. Booking is essential.
