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Cape Camera September/October 2021

Winning images from September

Set subject: Bird photography

The judges for the competition were Johan Brits and Francois Roux from the Vereeniging Pho-
tographic Society, who alternated commenting on images throughout both categories. The set
subject was clearly a theme that members felt comfortable with as half of the entry for the compe-
tition (63 images of a total of 125) was devoted to the set subject, reports LESLEY PAROLIS.

Promotions

Eric Decloedt to Advanced & Lambe Parolis to Master status for the year.

PSSA monthly competition

The CTPS entries were Harmony Park early evening by Lambe Parolis (Senior Entry) & Swee
by Sally Ann Spooner (Junior Entry).

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

Set Subject

Winner PDI - Set (Master) Gently Does It by David Barnes (26).
Good action and sharp focus on the spoonbill. A bit over-ex-
posed between the wings and behind the head. Winner PDI - Set (Advanced) Black-shouldered Kite by Dieter Bü-
tow (25). Strong composition. Good sharpness and detail in the
feathers. Manage to avoid digital noise in the blue background.
The branch at the bottom is over-exposed and distracting.

Winner PDI - Set (Salon) Ready to Dive by Vic Els (26). Good ac-
tion and correct shutter speed to freeze the action. A bit more Winner PDI - Set (Beginner) Buzzard Landing by Ashley Smith
detail around the eye will improve the image. (21). Good action shot. Background blurred and not compet-
ing with the subject. Focus on the bird is not optimal. The white
parts in the wings are too bright.

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