July 2023 ‘Macro/Close-up’ results

Judge: Trish McKeown

Set subject EDI

Leanne Poole - Its a fly eat fly world
Intermediate: Leanne Poole – Its a fly eat fly world

Alan Bennett - Second hand cuckoo
Advanced: Alan Bennett – Second hand cuckoo

Open EDI

Ivan Tnay - A window view
Intermediate: Ivan Tnay – A window view

Sim Chong - Synchronised Rodeo
Advanced: Sim Chong – Synchronised Rodeo

Open Print

Elaine Whitton - Mount Buffalo horn
Intermediate: Elaine Whitton – Mount Buffalo horn

Vicki Moritz - Lyngseidet red cabins
Advanced: Vicki Moritz – Lyngseidet red cabins

Set subject definition:

An image that shows a subject closer and in more detail than we are used to seeing in everyday life.

June 2023 ‘Portrait (Human or Animal)’ results

Judge: Craig Wetjen

Set subject EDI

Jenny Hartman - Lady Making Offerings
Intermediate: Jenny Hartman – Lady Making Offerings

Alan Bennett - Leap of Faithe
Advanced: Alan Bennett – Leap of Faithe

Open EDI

Simon Glance - good reception is important
Intermediate: Simon Glance – good reception is important

Felix Shparberg - Face to face
Advanced: Felix Shparberg – Face to face

Open Print

Leanne Poole - Whirlwind
Intermediate: Leanne Poole – Whirlwind

Tim Keane - Mirror Mirror
Advanced: Tim Keane – Mirror Mirror

Set subject definition:

Where the character of the subject/subjects or the character being portrayed by the subject is made evident by suitable lighting, pose or expression. Costume, props or scenery are acceptable aids. (SAPF)

May 2023 ‘In the city’ results

Judge: David Norris

Set subject EDI

Ivan Tnay - Tower bridgebus
Intermediate: Ivan Tnay – Tower bridgebus

Rebecca Kashyap - Take A Seat
Advanced: Rebecca Kashyap – Take A Seat

Open EDI

Ross Eddington - Porsche at GP
Intermediate: Ross Eddington – Porsche at GP

Sim Chong - Horse Jumping
Advanced: Sim Chong – Horse Jumping

Open Print

Colleen Singleton - Going up
Intermediate: Colleen Singleton – Going up

Trace O'Rourke - Snow gums Bogong Plains Three
Advanced: Trace O’Rourke – Snow gums Bogong Plains Three

Set subject definition:

Images taken in any major city of the world. The image must include iconic, characteristic, distinctive and recognisable physical features although it is not necessary the image identify the exact location. Images that predominantly or exclusively depict people and their activities must illustrate a distinctive aspect of the city, country, region or continent. There are no limitations on processing techniques.
(Partially taken from the PSA 2023 travel definition)

April 2023 ‘Motion/movement’ results

Judge: John Chapman

Set subject EDI

Lyndel Holt - Pelican taking off
Intermediate: Lyndel Holt – Pelican taking off

Kerry McFarlane - Turn and Burn
Advanced: Kerry McFarlane – Turn and Burn

Open EDI

Lyndel Holt - Break of day
Intermediate: Lyndel Holt – Break of day

Daryl Lynch - Maroubra Tidal Wash
Advanced: Daryl Lynch – Maroubra Tidal Wash

Open Print

Lyndel Holt - Jetty reflections
Intermediate: Lyndel Holt – Jetty reflections

Stephen Jude - Manhattan Bridge
Advanced: Stephen Jude – Manhattan Bridge

Set subject definition:

This subject covers the full range of techniques to indicate the state of moving including Intentional Camera Movement, long exposure and light trails
[1] Of people – encompassing, but not limited to, dancing, ballet, sport, callisthenics or gymnasium.
[2] Of things – an image in which our visual sense tells us that the subject is moving eg waterfalls, panning traffic, motor sports.
[3] Of fauna – capturing all forms of movement on land, in water and in the air. The sense of motion may be added in post processing
(modified from APJA & SAPF)

March 2023 ‘Shadows’ results

Judge: Theo van der Meulen

Set subject EDI

Jim Thorne - The Mystery Man
Intermediate: Jim Thorne – The Mystery Man

Daren Fawkes - Going down
Advanced: Daren Fawkes – Going down

Open EDI

Lyndel Holt - Contemplation
Intermediate: Lyndel Holt – Contemplation

Russell Lucas - Twilight Years
Advanced: Russell Lucas – Twilight Years

Open Print

Colleen Singleton - Ruffled Feathers
Intermediate: Colleen Singleton – Ruffled Feathers

Daren Fawkes - High country hut
Advanced: Daren Fawkes – High country hut

Set subject definition:

The shadow(s) is the main feature and the cause of the shadow may be included but must not be dominant. (modified from SAPF)

February 2023 ‘Scapes’ results

Judge: Barry Feldman

Set subject EDI

John Crawford - Golden Melbourne at Dusk
Intermediate: John Crawford – Golden Melbourne at Dusk

Tuck Leong - Dune Tree 2
Advanced: Tuck Leong – Dune Tree 2

Open EDI

Michael Silverstein - swallow in the shade
Intermediate: Michael Silverstein – swallow in the shade

Tuck Leong - The Catch
Advanced: Tuck Leong – The Catch

Open Print

Leanne Poole - Ahhh the serenity
Intermediate: Leanne Poole – Ahhh the serenity

Geoff Shaw - Taj 3
Advanced: Geoff Shaw – Taj 3

Set subject definition:

An image featuring an expansive view. Generally a scape could be defined as a “vista” or a “broad view” of the subject.
Landscape – A landscape is a picture of natural inland scenery displayed in a pictorial fashion. It may include evidence of man, people, animals and even part of the sea provided that none of these dominate the picture.
Seascape – A seascape is a photograph of natural coastal scenery, a wave study or a picture of the open sea. People, boats and items related to these may be present as incidental items in the picture.
Cityscape – The urban equivalent of a landscape, a cityscape depicts the built form and shape of a city or town (or one of its parts) through general or broad views of buildings and/or streets. Architectural detail images of one or more buildings are not considered cityscapes.
(Vigex 2022 definition)