MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Greetings, everyone
Something that I find both fundamental and interesting about photography is the different interpretations each one of us brings to any given subject. Fortunately we are all different – with different backgrounds, different experiences, and different points of view – and these differences make for a wonderful variety of photos.
A case in point was the outing to the car museum in February. Not only was it successful in the number of people that participated, but also for the photos that were submitted for judging. Whether it was cracked paint, or rust streaks, or a combination of both, or views through broken windows, every photo had a different story, and brought with it something of the photographer.
For me outings are important, not only for the photographs taken but also for the camaraderie that they create. They are especially important during this time when we are forced to meet over Zoom. It was therefore a pity that the outing to Boulders and the penguins fell through, as I’m sure it too would have produced some outstanding photos. I want to urge all of you to please make every effort to attend the outings that have been arranged so that we can learn from one another, and encourage each other in this hobby that we enjoy so much.
I want to thank all those who stepped in while I was laid up with Covid. A big thank you to Peter for taking over, chairing the committee meetings and promoting the outings. We all wish him well as he now recovers from Covid, and hope that there will be no long-term after effects.
This month’s theme is Nature and I am looking forward to some stunning photos.
Geoff
Tail wagging the dog
I’ve been dying to share this image with you all – often I talk in the mono workshops about the kind of images you shouldn’t automatically convert to black and white… somewhat counter-intuitively these are images of black-and-white things like the Boulders penguins, zebras and yes, dalmatians, where the subtlest bit of colour is unexpected and enlivening.
Click on the puppies above in order to enlarge, and simply marvel at the delicate loveliness of those dustings of pink on the snouts and pads … while the image would have been very effective as a mono, I believe the hint of colour here takes it to the next level.
Let us know your thoughts!
Peter
Winners of Image of the Month
IMAGES BELOW: THE WINNERS OF THIS MONTH’S IMAGE OF THE MONTH CONTEST – CLICK ON IMAGES TO SEE ALL AND VIEW DETAILS
Evaluation of Digital Photography |
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| Title | Category | Author | Star | Score | Award | Points |
| Abstract 1 | Open | Karyn Parisi | 4 | 12 | Gold | 3 |
| Beautiful Fellow | Wildlife | Cecil Walker | 1 | 9 | Gold | 3 |
| Black Crake | Open | Jane Bursey | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Coming in for the kill | Wildlife | Didi Franklin | 3 | 12 | Gold | 3 |
| Crab for lunch | Wildlife | Didi Franklin | 3 | 12 | Gold | 3 |
| Dawn pastel pallet | Open | Peter Franklin | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Down a country road | Mono | Betzi Pierce | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Fractal Flower | Nature | Derek Goldman | 3 | 12 | Gold | 3 |
| Ghost squad leader | Open | Soulby Jackson | 3 | 10 | Gold | 3 |
| I’m still standing | Nature | Patrick Cardwell | 2 | 11 | Gold | 3 |
| Intense glare | Open | Marielouise Cardwell | 2 | 11 | Gold | 3 |
| Joy of the dance | Photojournalism | Maureen Miller | 3 | 8 | Silver | 2 |
| Lavender Meal | Nature | Derek Goldman | 3 | 10 | Gold | 3 |
| leftovers trophy | Wildlife | Lorne Sulcas | 4 | 11 | Gold | 3 |
| Lest we forget | Open | Lynn Toms | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Lightning Quick Liftoff | Nature | D Parisi | 5 | 11 | Silver | 2 |
| Morning Stroll | Abstract | Ceridwyn Jamieson | 3 | 8 | Silver | 2 |
| On The Look Out | Wildlife | Karyn Parisi | 4 | 11 | Gold | 3 |
| Ready to roll | Open | Jane Bursey | 3 | 8 | Silver | 2 |
| Rusty Pattern | Abstract | Evelyn Lyle | 4 | #N/A | #N/A | |
| safer together | Wildlife | Lorne Sulcas | 4 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Seeking Water | Mono | D Parisi | 5 | 11 | Silver | 2 |
| Slew of spanners | Monochrome | Patrick Cardwell | 2 | Gold | 3 | |
| Solitary shorebird | Nature | Marielouise Cardwell | 2 | 9 | Gold | 3 |
| Something Different | Open | Geoff Jamieson | 4 | 11 | Gold | 3 |
| Squares | Abstract | Lynn Toms | 3 | 8 | Silver | 2 |
| Sunlight Spike | Landscape | Kate Graham | 1 | 9 | Gold | 3 |
| The empress | Theme | Peter Brandt | MB | 10 | Bronze | 1 |
| The Meeting Place | Nature | Geoff Jamieson | 4 | 7 | Bronze | 1 |
| Through windows of time | Open | Betzi Pierce | 3 | 12 | Gold | 3 |
| Tied up | Monochrome | Maureen Miller | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Valiant no more | Open | Soulby Jackson | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Viva Las Vegas | Open | Peter Franklin | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Water Worlds | Macro | Ceridwyn Jamieson | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| wedding anxiety | Portrait | Peter Brandt | MB | 10 | Bronze | 1 |
| Weetnie, just liked it | Black and White | Cecil Walker | 1 | 8 | Gold | 3 |
Winners of Theme Image of the Month
IMAGES BELOW: THE WINNERS OF THIS MONTH’S THEME IMAGE OF THE MONTH CONTEST – CLICK ON IMAGES TO SEE ALL AND VIEW DETAILS
Evaluation of Theme Photography |
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| Title | Category | Author | Star | Score | Award | Points |
| Abstract 2 | Theme | Karyn Parisi | 4 | 12 | Gold | 3 |
| Abstract | Theme | Peter Franklin | 3 | 10 | Gold | 3 |
| DNA strands | Theme | Lynn Toms | 3 | 11 | Gold | 3 |
| elements | Theme | Peter Brandt | MB | 10 | Bronze | 1 |
| Explosion of colour | Theme | Ceridwyn Jamieson | 3 | 11 | Gold | 3 |
| Imagine | Theme | D Parisi | 5 | 13 | COM | 4 |
| Mourning | Theme | Didi Franklin | 3 | 10 | Gold | 3 |
| Rope Shadows | Theme | Derek Goldman | 3 | 9 | Silver | 2 |
| Rust Art | Theme | Evelyn Lyle | 4 | 12 | Gold | 3 |
| Rustic Blues | Theme | Betzi Pierce | 3 | 10 | Gold | 3 |
| Rusty sea dog | Theme | patrick cardwell | 2 | 9 | Gold | 3 |
| Still motion | Theme | Cecil Walker | 1 | 10 | Gold | 3 |
| Sunburst | Theme | Marielouise Cardwell | 2 | 9 | Gold | 3 |
| Sundowners | Theme | Kate Graham | 1 | 9 | Gold | 3 |
| Swirl in green | Theme | Maureen Miller | 3 | 11 | Gold | 3 |
| Under the sea | Theme | Jane Bursey | 3 | 10 | Gold | 3 |
| Water and Light | Theme | Geoff Jamieson | 4 | 11 | Gold | 3
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Salons
2022 Salon dates for the following year are available from the PSSA website under the tab Salon Calendar and Results for the Year Ending June 2021, or from www.photovaultonline.com
All the brochures containing details are available on both the PSSA and Photovault websites.
Please see our record-keeping page for information on how to submit your salon acceptances to our club records.
Themes and Outings
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Formats and sizes of photo submissions, and naming conventions
Click here to find see the specifications for digital and print submissions.
Our committee
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