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May/June 2021 Cape Camera

Winning images from June

Set subject: Trees & Forests

The competition was judged remotely by Stephen Burgstahler from Tygerberg Photo-
graphic Society who evaluated the 104 images in good time, giving excellent and construc-
tive comments. Members had embraced the theme with enthusiasm, submitting an equal
number of set and open images, reports LESLEY PAROLIS.

Promotions
Trudi du Toit to Salon & Nicol du Toit achieved his Master status for the year.

The CTPS entries into the PSSA monthly competition for February were Night manag-
er by Roger Trythall (Senior Entry) and Lonely ship by Walther Berndorfler (Junior Entry).

Below are the winners in the various categories together with the judge’s comments.

Set Subject

Joint Winner PDI - Set (Advanced) Can’t see the wood for the trees
by Anna Morris (25). The tones support the concept of both
trees and forests. The bottom half is heavier (due to the dark
colours) as it should be. The most prominent lines are balanced
well within the frame.

Winner PDI - Set (Salon) Reaching for the sky by Pat Scott (28). Winner PDI - Set (Intermediate) Winter Afternoon in Tokai by
All the elements are working well together within the vertical Jessica Nitschke (24). The balance is strong, the sun in the cen-
frame. Everything is blended with a good balance. Strong “Au- tre works well. The horizontal branches add interest. The side
tumn” colour palette. The shadows on the bottom form a strong story adds interest without imposition. The mono was a proper
base. choice also because it de-emphasizes the side story.

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