2017 Digital Competition – Top Images

Our top images (generally scored a 9 or 10) from the Set subject and Open sections from each competition are presented here. You can also see some of the top Print images from each section – check out the Top Prints page

There are also a few Editor’s Choice images – the benefits of being the web master! 😉

Peruse and enjoy the best images from our club competitions – judged by SAPF and non-SAPF judges (and some by the web master).

Please hover your mouse over the image to see the title and photographer – then click the image to see it full size.

February

2     Competition: 50 Shades of Orange

The subject can be anything. However, the dominant subject or a significant portion of the image must be orange

Pre-dawn – Heather Connolly

Sunset at Brighton – Anthony Kernich

Pedal Prix – Al Falah-Dhanji

Last Light – Theo Prucha

Delicate Arch at Arches National Park – Ron Hassan

Bryce Canyon – Ron Hassan

Evening Fishing – Ursula Prucha

Triangles – Heather Connolly

Lunch – Ron Hassan

March

16     Competition: Straight from the Camera

Any subject is eligible. However, the image exhibited, print or projected, must not have been altered in any way post exposure except resizing.

Set Subject

Judy Sara – The Race goes On

Helen Whitford – Interrogation II

Julie Goulter – Celebration

Open

James Allan – Long Crested Eagle

Novice

David Hancock – Torquay Light

April

27     Competition: Triptych

One photograph comprising three image panels. The three panels must contain three separate images not one divided into three. The images must complement one another to tell one story. For both print and projected formats the three images must be presented so that they are exhibited simultaneously.

Set Subject

Tasriq Mohammad Abdul – Place of Worship

Helen Whitford – Greeting Baby

James Allan – Horse Play

Helen Whitford – The Three Faces of Moyo

Open

Chris Schultz – Sunset Silhouette

Editor’s Choices

I loved the way people embraced this Set subject, so here are some more of the images.

James Allan – Cogs

Kerry Malec – Feathers

Heather Connolly – Foggy Roos

Eric Budworth – To the Point

David Hancock – Secure for Now

Judy Sara – Hand Feeding

Helen Whitford – Lest We Forget

Tariq Mohammad Abdul – An Aerial View

June

8     Competition: Landscape/Seascape

Landscape: A picture featuring the natural scenery or terrain. People or buildings may be included but should not dominate the picture.
Seascape: A picture in which the sea or waves predominate. Coastal features or the shoreline may be included to a lesser degree.

Bwindi Mountains – James Allan

One Small Step for Childkind – Steph Mallen

Dusty Sunset – Chris Schultz

Long White Cloud – Sam Savage

Cape Leveque – Bron Williams

One Cloudy Day in Rockleigh – James Allan

Maasai Mara – James Allan

Murray River Sunset Chowilla Station – Sam Savage

Open

Franz Joseph Glacier – Duart McLean

Caged Contours – Chris Schultz

Lane – Chris Schultz

Little Snack – Ron Hassan

July

20     Competition: Lightpainting

The subject matter can be anything.  The image must clearly demonstrate the use of a Light Painting technique as described in the Workshop description on the May page of this programme.

Set Subject

Under the Milky Way – Helen Whitford

Monster Mask – Kerry Malec

The Sticks by Torch – Ron Hassan

Seaside sphere – Duart McLean

Open

The Bride – Theo Prucha

Kelsi – Rhys Wayne

Guitar Man – Chris Schultz

Dropped it! Bugga! – Ron Hassan

The Wedding – Joy Sherriff

Alone – Anthony Kernich

Sunset – Anthony Kernich

Hammond with Evan – Chris Schultz

August

31       Competition: Weather

Set subject

An image that conveys weather as the major feature, not simply the effects of weather. (You may have to venture out on a stormy day or night).

Southerly – Heather Connolly

Striking Brighton – Helen Whitford

There’s Rain in those Hills – Judy Sara

Joy Sherriff – Surf’s Up

Flight Cancelled – Huw Rosser

Low Cloud – Kerry Malec

Storm Brewing – Lilliana Prucha

Open

Sydney Under Lights – Anthony Kernich

Morning Light – Sam Savage

Dusk at Darling Harbour – Anthony Kernich

October

12     Competition: Wildlife

Images must be one or more extant zoological or botanical organisms in free, unrestricted natural or adopted environment. Landscapes, geological formations or zoo/game farm animals not allowed (see APS FIAP PSA rules)

Set subject

Purse Slipper Nest – James Allan

Ever Watchful – Steve Wallace

Blue Tongue – Howard Seaman

My Fish! – Judy Sara

Columbian Ground Squirrel – Steve Wallace

Smile Please – Howard Seaman

With my Mum – Judy Sara

Open

Singapore Blue Hour – Anthony Kernich

Stepping Off – Chris Schultz

Still Looking? – Helen Whitford

Wetland Reflection – Heather Connolly

Singapore Sunset – Anthony Kernich

November

23    Annual Exhibition and Awards

A display of all Annual Exhibition entries, the presentation of aggregate and Annual Exhibition and the Bill Templar awards. Your chance to be photographed with the Pres (not really that good actually)

Bring a plate to share in the festivities