Our set subject for the night was “A River Somewhere” in our monthly competition night and there were several high standard entries. There were a large number of entrants in Division A with - 2 Gold and 2 Silver with a highly commended awards were given. In division B we had some interesting entries and there was 1 Gold and 1 Silver. Our Open Subject in both grades came forward with some interesting and very colourful images. A special thanks to Judge: David Cotton not only for his judging but also for his fantastic discussion after the judging. So for our next competition in June the Set Subject is Movement Tip ideas: People, animals, vehicles, waterfalls and machinery all make good subjects. Remember that movement can still be portrayed by freezing action with a fast shutter speed. Try panning fast moving items such as cars or motorbikes. Alternatively use a slow shutter speed to get the feeling of movement. The competition results were as follows:
The competition results were as follows:
Div A – Set subject:
· Gold award – Russell Buckman – Sassafras Creek
· Gold award – Brian Gunter – Dry Riverbed
· Silver award – Russell Buckman – Louth River
· Silver award – Brian Gunter – Thredbo River
· Highly Commended – Ivan Finlay – Bridge over Yarra River
A Grade - Set Subject - Russell Buckman – Sassafras Creek - Gold Award
A Grade - Set Subject - Ivan Finlay - Bridge over Yarra river - Highly Commended Award
Div A – Open category:
· Gold award – Francis Keogh – Sculpture of Time
· Gold award – Rosy Williams – Raindrop Jewels
· Silver award – Shirley Gunter – Fairy Wren
· Silver award – Ivan Finlay – Wentworth Falls
A Grade - Open – Rosy Williams – Raindrop Jewels Gold Award
A Grade - Open - Francis Keogh - Sculpture of Time - Gold Award
A Grade - Open Subject - Ivan Finlay - Wentworth Falls - Silver Award
Div B – Set subject:
· Gold award – Brian Tilley – Cann River Morning
· Silver award – Graham Harding – Reflecting on Thredbo
B Grade - Set - Brian Tilley – Cann River Morning - Gold Award
Div B – Open category:
· Gold award – Bronwyn Anne – Eye Spy
· Silver award – Bronwyn Anne – Scarlet Honeyeater
B Grade - Open – Bronwyn Anne – Eye Spy - Gold Award
We continued this month with the printed subject material – not just digital format, anyone could enter with 1 set print and one open print. Was good to see so many people give it a go
Set subject:
· Gold award – Ivan Finlay – Misty Punt
Printed photo - Set Subject - Ivan Finlay - Misty Punt - Gold Award Open subject:
· Gold award – Debbie Flynn – I see you
