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PSNZ Canon Online Photographer for the 2021

Paul Willyams APSNZ AFIAP MNZIPP, Canon PSNZ Online Coordinator

Congratulations to John Organ LPSNZ FAPS, the clear winner of the 2021 PSNZ Canon Online Photographer of the Year for 2021, having been selected in the top ten three times and winning one of those rounds. Although he now lives in Australia, he is still very much a Kiwi and values his New Zealand photographic honours.

John had three images in the top ten:

Gallery Catwalk, First in Round 3 Underwater Eyes, Third in Round 4 Contemplation, Fifth in Round 6

Overall we had 262 participants in the competition, about the same as last year. We had 895 entries, up from 754 in 2020 and 550 in 2019.

Like last year, success was spread out; 48 participants had one top ten placing, and only six had more than one. The standard is high and very even, making for a great competition (and challenges for the judges).

For more information about PSNZ Canon Online, look on the Photographic Society website under https://photography.org.nz/canon-online-submission/

Current results are at photography.org.nz/canononline-current-results

The top placings in the overall competition were

John Organ LPSNZ FAPS Lia Priemus

Points Place

30 1 24 2

Glenda Rees 21 3 Jeanette Nee APSNZ 21 3

Margaret Jones 20 5

The winners of each round were

Round Title

Lindsay Stockbridge LPSNZ 1 Gordon Speed 2

John Organ LPSNZ FAPS

3 James Gibson APSNZ EFIAP/b 4

Flow In the Arc Gallery Catwalk The Breach

Allysa Carberry LPSNZ Margaret Jones 5 Self Portraits during a Breast Cancer Journey 6 Checking my Feathers

Awarded Photos - Round 6, 2021

Congratulations to Margaret Jones who is the winner of this final round of Canon Online for 2021. There were 116 entries in this round. Margaret writes:

“Thank you for choosing my beautiful gannet image. This image appealed to me with the detail in the feathers and eye as the bird concentrated on its task. I visited the gannet colony at Murawai in October just as the annual bird pairing and nest building commenced.

I moved from Canterbury to Auckland three years ago and joined the Howick Photographic Society. I’ve long had an interest in photography, but not the opportunity for it to be a serious hobby or learn anything in depth past auto. I thought joining a local club would be a great way to meet new folk and I was not wrong. Since that day my photography knowledge has soared as I embraced the learnings and competitions the club and individuals offered. I took on a committee role in 2021 to give back to a club that has given me so much since joining.

It was the Howick PS that introduced me to the Murawai gannet colony in my first year in Auckland along with other bird locations around the Auckland area. I am currently enjoying all photography genres but particularly nature with my macro and ICM.”

... PSNZ Canon Online. Awarded Photos.

2nd - Moody by Terry Molvik

3rd - Thank You by John Smart APSNZ

4th - Kotuku in Flight - by Kelvin Aird

5th - Contemplation by John Organ LPSNZ FAPS

...PSNZ Canon Online. Awarded Photos.

6th - Sunflower by Evan Davies LPSNZ

7th - Channelling My Inner Richard Avedon by Sheryl Williams APSNZ

...PSNZ Canon Online. Awarded Photos.

8th - Dewdrops on a Leaf by Pauline Smith APSNZ

10th - Awaiting the Catch of the Day by Alan Goldby LPSNZ EFIAP

The judge for this round was Brian Eastwood from Whangaparoa, a PSNZ accredited judge. Judge’s comments:

Thank you for the opportunity to judge this round of Canon Online. The was a variety of subject matter in different genres entered, that meant that selecting just 10 images from the 116 entries was always going to be difficult.

My selections are based on the impact the image made on me. When I am assessing an image, I am looking for an emotional connection or reaction, a communication between me and the image. A good story that’s told when the photographer presses the shutter button, and how effective the supporting elements, like good composition and technique are, and how they relate to supporting the story. in the photographic industry. I came to New Zealand in 1973 and continued to work in the photographic industry. In 1996 I started my own photography business, which was dedicated to digital capture rather than film, this was possibly one of the first digital photography studios in New Zealand.

While I enjoy all genres of photography, I am drawn to water, favouring coastal photography, mainly of the seashore. When I'm standing on the seashore, I'm attracted to the many moods of the sea, peaceful and calm one day and rough and angry the next. It's these feelings I try to bring to my photography. I like simplicity, an uncluttered image full of light and space. I can't see any point in including an element in my photograph that doesn't contribute to the story or support the main subject.

I am a retired member of the NZIPP (New Zealand Professional Photographers Association), where I obtained the distinction of Master of Photography (MNZIPP). As a member of PSNZ I have enjoyed success in many national competitions.