PSNZ Canon Online Results from Round 6, 2020 THE WINNER OF the sixth and final round for 2020 is Val Burns LPSNZ. The judge was Ann Bastion FPSNZ EFIAP MFIAP. Val is originally from Masterton, but after living in a number of places in the North Island has settled into Kinloch on the shores of Lake Taupo where she has lived for 13 years. Val writes: “I am a photographer specialising in property and real estate after finally giving up my day job six years ago. I love my job as I get to see some amazing homes and properties, and every day is different and surprising. I also like to experiment with creative photography when time and mood allows. My camera is always within reach. “I visited Mum in Masterton for her (rather senior) birthday in early December 2020. She told me about St Cuthbert’s Church in Eketahuna, and she was curious about it. She wanted to see the coloured windows from the interior as well as the timber, so we arranged a private viewing. The windows were certainly beautiful but we just enjoyed being there together. It was so peaceful and quiet in the darkness, with soft light falling through the windows. This visit to the church will be remembered by us both as a special time together. Credit must go to Mum, Mavis Newland (previously a well known painter in Masterton).” Paul Willyams APSNZ AFIAP MNZIPP Canon Online Coordinator
Comments from the Judge Thank you for the opportunity to judge this competition. It was not easy to select just ten images from the 105 submitted. There was a wide variety of subject matter and presentation, all of excellent standard. The selections were chosen purely because of the impact they had on me personally as the selector. When I view an image, I am looking for an emotional connection/reaction, some sort of communication between me and the image. It may be in the story I perceive or the feel I get from the arrangement of an abstract image. This must also be backed up with good composition and technique.
Entries for Round 1 close on 25 February 42
