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Cape Camera September-October 2025

Winner Print – Open (Advanced) Receding Tides by Ruth Scholtz (14 COM).

Kim Stevens commented: The composition and bal- We were fortunate to have great photography condi-
ance is masterful. The time of the day is ideal and so are tions , with storm clouds over the mountains adding to
the subtle colours. The shutter speed is well chosen and the moody atmosphere and a golden glow on the sand
adds dynamism to the image. and rocks. Kyle and Jon helped us with our settings for
Ruth Scholtz explains: In March 2023 I attended one of long exposure to time it perfectly with the receding
Venture KJ’s Pringle Bay long exposure workshops . This water.
image was taken on Kogel Bay beach at sunset with the Camera; Fuji XT4 , 10-24mm f4 lens, F16, 1/3 sec, ISO 160,
outgoing tide. NiSi filters and a tripod .

Winner Print – Open (Proficient) Luscious greenery by Liesl Walden (11)
Kim Stevens commented: The greens and purples com- and mingled with a potato plant – so it was not diffi-
plement each other to create a pleasing colour palette cult to name the photograph. I was practicing multiple
in this image. Tone down some of the distracting white exposure for the first time. I shot the gooseberry plant
spots, especially on the borders, to create more harmony crouching on my haunches and lying on my stomach
taking three photographs combined ‘in camera’. This is
Liesl Walden explains: It was spring and in front of the result!
our door on the stoep was a gooseberry plant that just NIKON D90, available light, no tripod. Apr f/7, Exp 1/320
grows by itself. It was so green, luscious and fruitful, sec, ISO 400. Focal Length 157.0 (35mm), 105.0 (lens).

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