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Cape Camera February 2024

Winner PDI - Set (Advanced): New moon by Simon Winner PDI - Set (Intermediate): Agave Stalks by
Frank Mouton (22). The image in all aspects conveys Mike Stricker (21). The three plants with their different
the message of minimalism, especially the thin outline stalk heights are perfectly positioned within the image,
of the moon. The exposure was well-handled with just all grounded by the sliver valley in the lower background.
enough detail on the beach. The horizon is positioned Slightly less sky above, or taken at a lower angle, would
very low on the image, but works very well for the pur- have increased its appeal and given more substance to
pose of the set subject. the image. So would have been a slight increase in the
blacks and whites.

Winner PDI - Set (Beginner): Whats your
poison by Rainer Clauss (23). This image has
been extremely well captured considering Winner Print – Set (Advanced) Breakfast by Robert Magin-
that it is not easy to achieve this result with ley (25). The composition of the subject on the very left with
glass and finding the correct light source. lots of negative space on the right works very well and supports
The slight halo around the glass adds to its the theme of Minimalism. The reflection at the bottom is just
appeal. A perfect minimalist image. enough to give dimension to the image.

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