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Winner PDI – Set (Salon) Different visions of Alex by Evelyn Gib-
son (25). The judges were intrigued as to how the author had
managed to create this image using a cellphone, and enjoyed
Winner PDI – Set (Intermediate) A ride into the clouds by Shaun the unusual effect of the three overlayed images in blue, white
Fautley (22). A striking eye-catching image, with the cable car and red. The image of Alex is impressively sharp! The red im-
moving diagonally into the cloud space between the two moun- age is also less bright than the others, which is appropriate, but
tain peaks. The title is very apt and sums up the image well. the brighter area between his right arm and his body is a bit
Lovely foreground detail with the textured rocks and bushes distracting. The image could also allow more space on the left
adding interesting detail. Good exposure overall and sufficient rather than the right because Alex is looking towards the left.
depth of field throughout. Perhaps some of the bottom of the (Jane Bursey)
image could have been cropped to provide less foreground, but
otherwise a very well seen, strong image. (Karyn Parisi)

Open Subject

Winner PDI – Open (Intermediate) The refinery can be beautiful
by Eric Decloedt (22). A very unusual image, showing a soft, Joint Winner PDI – Open (Master) Squacco Feast by Dave Gor-
tranquil, landscape of this refinery. The structure of the refinery don (26). A well taken image that captures the 'decisive mo-
is beautifully reflected on the calm water, punctuated by little ment' very well! The bird's head and especially the eye is pin
ducks in the foreground. Lovely soft, muted palette of colours. It sharp, and the textures evident in the feathers create interest
would have been a good idea to crop the sky out of the image, for the eye to explore. The author has used an appropriate
due to there being no detail. Otherwise, a well spotted creative depth of field to create a great bokeh effect in the background,
image. (Karyn Parisi) and has framed the image really well. However, the loss of de-
tail and sharpness on the end of the bird's beak to the left of its
double-meal is unfortunate and rather detracts from the im-
age. (Jane Bursey)

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