For this competion, interesting combinations of two or more exposures registered in a single frame are required.

The Judge was Annette Hollitt and the following are the top images and her comments regarding each one.

In the Print – Set Subject category ‘Spinning Off’ by Paul Hughes is a prime example of the competition subject. Annette admired the motions of the vehicles in different positions, particulary the one in the foreground with the dirt and dust showering over it.

In Print Colour Open Category two photos from Judy Sara received high marks. These were ‘In the Thermal Spring’ and ‘For the Chicks.

‘For the Chicks’ – A lovely nature photo, the nicely blurred background and beautiful golden colour are very nice and both birds are sharp.

The following image by Judy received top marks. The animal is well placed in the composition. It is a great nature shot. The facial features of the monkey with the timing of the water fanning away from its face shows it is shaking the water off. The surroundings have been well handled with no distractions.

Two photos by Michael Selge also scored very highly.

‘KT Tunstall’ captured the moment and the atmosphere of the concert well. The lighting is diffused and has lovely lighting on the performer’s arm, face and guitar.

‘Memorial Roof’ also by Michael Selge drew the following thoughts from the Judge. She liked the composition in the way the roof fans out. It has good tonal range and the complimentary colours of the different blues and the yellow/orange bricks work well. She said it was well seen.

In the Print Mono Open Category Mark Pedlar’s ‘The Channel’ scored well. Annette liked the cobblestoned street’s leading lines. It makes the viewer want to wander up the lane to see what’s behind the door at the end. The buildings and windows on the sides of the street suit the story.

Also scoring well in this category was ‘Channeling Jimmy Page’ by Michael Selge. In this photo the performer and scene really suit the monochrome treatment. The lighting is not too harsh and is part of the atmosphere. The viewer can see the writing clearly on the speakers, so it is very clear and sharp. The musician can be seen to be really engaging with the music.

Projected Colour Set Category ‘Hope Dashed’ by Meredith Retallack showed creativity, story telling and the rural aspect.

‘Bubbled Hydrangea’ by Kerry Malec was also creative. The colour choices were well chosen as they work well together. The composition is nicely handled. The bubble effect on the petals and leaves works well.

‘Vinyl’s’, also by Kerry Malec works even though overall it is quite busy. The story is of music, with people dancing on the record. The composition works well.

Projected Color Open Category

‘Cloud Pattern’ by Paul Rix scored well. The Judge liked the composition, and the dark ranges in the foreground, the mist on the hills and the nice sweeping clouds across the top of the image.

Meredith Retallack’s ‘Pacific Gulp’ was a well timed photograph as the bird was just about to swallow and perhaps to be washed over by the incoming waves. There is good detail on the back of the bird.

Judy Sara’s ‘Deadvlei’ was well done, showing the environment. There is a nice tonal range, shadow and then the golden area. Compositionally showing the old dead tree in the front and then another smaller one in the background works well in the way they are positioned in the photo.

‘Monk at the Taj Mahal’ by Paul Rix is a nice, story telling photo. The placement of the contemplative monk with the colourful robes set against the white of the Taj Mahal works well.

In the Projected Mono Open Category, ‘Germein Sisters’ and ‘Kooka Profile’, both by Michael Selge scored well.

‘Germein Sisters’ has nice lighting on the artist, a reasonably good pose compositionally. There is nothing to distract the viewer. The singer is engaging with the audience.

‘Kooka Profile” is a lovely close up of a Kookaburry. It is a good compostion with nice background. Good strong detail in the feathers of the head and body.