Hidden Earth 2017

Hidden Earth is the name for the British Cave Research Association’s (BCRA’s) annual caving conference and Dudley Caving Club had some modest success in competitions at the conference last weekend.
Mark Burkey won several photo categories. Well he would, wouldn't he!
Jess Burkey won the caving cartoon competition.
Keith Edwards's Hidden Earth opening video won in the video salon. Oh and he also got a prize for the best artwork produced digitally.
And finally Mark Burkey was presented with the prestigious Giles Baker Award which is given to a person connected with any aspect of cave photography in recognition of his or her excellence and contributions to the field. Incidentally Mark is the second Dudley member to receive this award. Brendan Marris was awarded it in 2011.

Hidden Earth 2017 Opening Video

Dudley's Successes in the Competitions - The Complete List

Keith Edwards

Winner: Video salon
Best art work produced digitally

Mark Burkey

Winner: Delegate vote for best photograph. Three of Mark’s photos tied for first place

Winner: Best monochrome print

Winner: Best colour print

2 distinctions for colour prints

2 distinctions for digital images

2 merits for digital images

The prestigious Giles Barker Award in recognition of excellence and contributions to the field of cave photography

Jess Burkey

Winner: Delegate vote for best cartoon