Watch out! It’s the Paparazzi! – June 20th Competition
Watch out! It’s the Paparazzi! – June 20th Competition
Actually as Photojournalists I think we failed to net any celebrities but did manage to capture some interesting characters! Our Photojournalism Set Subject didn’t attract as many entries as Red the previous month but it was evident that many enjoyed the challenge of finding a story to tell. Judge Susi Lippert provided constructive comments on the whole and seemed to enjoy our selection of images. Keep getting out there and enjoying your photography folks! It’s great to see entries from so many different people!
To see the Top Scoring Images visit our Top Scoring Prints and Top Scoring Digital Images pages.
Helen : )
We Saw Red! – 9-May-2013
Whilst it was intended that we see a lot of Red on May 9th it could be said that there was more of this than expected. Judge Anne Emmett’s comments led to much animated discussion after the night where 115 prints and projected images, many in the Set Subject of “Red”, were scrutinised and criticised. Anne focused on the technical, pointing out how flat lighting, distracting elements and borders, images cut in half and lack of saturation could all spoil a photograph. Regarding saturation, she acknowledged that projected images could look very different on the screen to how they appear on our computer at home – a factor that a few of us have wrestled with over the years. (Hint: increase saturation and decrease brightness a little for Projected Images!) She also urged us to make sure we look for a different angle, to avoid taking the ‘standard’ shot and raised the question of whether a photograph has greater value if it was difficult to take. It was again great to see new members braving the competition with some appearing among the top scoring images. It was also good to see some very creative work with a number of people “thinking outside the box.’’ Hopefully we’ll continue to see a range of photographic styles, people being willing to experiment and try new genres and remember that we’re here to enjoy our photography and learn from one another.
To see the Top Scoring Images visit our Top Scoring Prints and Top Scoring Digital Images pages.
Helen : )
Science and Technology – 11th April 2013
Eric Budworth_Different Recording
The competition subject was Science and Technology and, while some such as Eric embraced it, specifically setting up still life shots to illustrate the theme, many retreated to the ”safety” of Open competition, with the largest number of Open Colour Print entries in four years! There were a number of Nature Science photographs and quite a few focusing on structural/mechanical/engineering technology. The judge, Peter Phillips, drew our attention to the subjective nature of judging photography by simply taking votes on our favourite colour and pointing out that we all see things differently. He gave constructive comments and overall created a positive atmosphere. He seemed particularly impressed with the Colour Prints, showing appreciation for the diversity of subjects and attention to detail, and giving many 9’s and a few 10’s. Again it was great to see a number of people in the top scores, including some new members!
Click on the links to check out the Top Scoring Prints and Top Scoring Digital Images pages.
Helen Whitford
Blackwood Photographic Club of South Australia Inc. 