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Cape Camera August 2023

Above left: ‘Upwardly mobile’ earned Joyce a score of 29 out of 30. Middle: ‘Porch with a view’ was taken with an iPhone.
Above right: ‘Mirror Mirror on the wall’ and ‘Sheep in the Meadow’ (below) are more example of Joyce’s skills using a mobile.

Joyce Goldschmidt is a superb hostess who flawlessly organised the classy and enjoyable
CTPS year-end functions over the last few years – during Covid two functions were host-
ed at the Goldschmidt home. Her insights and keen eye made her a valuable contributor
to the CTPS exhibition last year and the regional ‘Celebration of Photography’ exhibition
this year. She is a member of the Cape Camera editorial team and as the resident CTPS
event photographer, she always ensures that photos are posted on Facebook and pub-
lished in Cape Camera to show how much our members enjoy club outings.

(Joyce Goldschmidt continued) we spent hours looking at the various options. Finally, I
set off recently to buy a Nikon Z5 mirror-less with a 24-
As a number of other CTPS members are also keen on 120 lens.
using their mobile phone cameras, we found ourselves As a member of CTPS, I’m fortunate to be able to take
comparing apps … rather than lenses and other gear! part in weekends away and other educational events.
Amazingly, my mobile phone photos did really well: my During the recent weekend in Arniston, I was able to
Abstract entry ‘Upwardly mobile’ earned a score of 29 in practice a number of camera settings on the photo-
a club competition and a comment from the judge to graphic gems we found hidden in the canola fields. In a
say she didn’t know how the author created the image. couple of weeks’ time, Richard and I will be joining Kim
My ‘Country Lane’ image was chosen for the cover of the Stevens on a trip to Spain to photograph architecture –
July/August 2021 edi- especially the buildings
tion of Cape Camera. designed by Spanish
Richard and I attend- architect, Santiago Ca-
ed the wonderful PSSA latrava, known for his
congress in Greyton last gleaming white, sky-
year, where we enjoyed high designs.
many fascinating talks, Naturally, another visit
thought-provoking slide to Orms became nec-
shows and excellent out- essary, this time to pur-
ings. Many cameras and chase a wide-angle lens!
lenses were on display in I hope to return with
the hall each day. many amazing photos
As mirror-less cameras using skills I have yet
were becoming popular, to learn!

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