PSNZ Canon Online – Results

PSNZ Canon Online - Results Round 2, 2021

By Paul Willyams APSNZ AFIAP MNZIPP, Canon PSNZ Online Coordinator

Wow! We had a record 193 entries for Round 2 of Canon Online. There has to be a winner, and this round it’s Gordon Speed from Dunedin Photographic Society.

Gordon tells me that, “This image was taken at the ‘Industrial Imagery’ workshop during the PSNZ Vision-21 Convention in Christchurch. The workshop was run by James Gibson APSNZ EFIAP at Ewings Engineering, and they set up several points for taking shots of welding and grinding. They did a great job, with skilled workers giving up their Saturday morning for us. This included moving the large pipe seen in the image as it had been set up outside but it was raining as we arrived. They just got the forklift out and moved the pipe to a covered area so we could take the shots in the dry!

“James had given some tips on how to get a good shot. I used the live composite mode on my Olympus E-M1 Mk2 camera, which allowed me to make the sparks look more impressive without having to merge multiple images. Following the convention we have been touring the West Coast, taking a lot more photographs, so a little post processing was done on my laptop in a motel to get my entry in on time. Big thanks go to Vision-21, James Gibson and Ewings Engineering for the opportunity.”

The judge this round was Marie Bilodeau LPSNZ, a PSNZ accredited judge. She did a fantastic job assessing this huge round and selecting the top ten. Marie achieved two top ten placings last year. You will find larger versions of the images on this link: https://photography.org.nz/ canon-online-current-results/

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Comments from the Judge

Thank you so much for asking me to judge Canon Online this month. It was a huge honour and a humbling experience. It was always exciting for me to get an image in the top ten of this competition.

This month I had 193 images to choose from. It was far from easy. Too many of them were exceptional. The most important thing I look for in an image is a good story. Then I examine how effective the supporting elements relate to and support the story. I feel I have chosen a good variety in this body of work. I hope you agree.

A little about myself. I’m originally from Canada, have lived in New Zealand for 21 years, but I still hang on to my accent. I am fortunate to live on Tauranga Harbour. This gives me access to a number of New Zealand birds. One of my favourite activities is posting on local websites and letting my neighbours know what birds we have in the vicinity. At club and competition level I have a varied portfolio. If you’d like a peek of my work my Facebook page is Marie Bilodeau Photography.

1st In the Arc

by Gordon Speed

This image had my imagination working overtime. I see a cosmonaut repairing his spacecraft. I love everything about this image: the circular composition encased by a square, the vibrant colours, beautiful light and wonderful story. Well done!

2nd Godwit Preening

by Glenda Rees

The more I look at this image, the more I’m captivated by it. Sharing this private ritual was very special. My eye is taken on a journey from the bottom wing feather, up his pink bill to his eye. The detail and light is exceptional.

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3rd Face Painting

by Bob Pullein

I love the way this wee girl’s big, beautiful eyes were transfixed, trying not to move a muscle. She is framed by the artist’s skilled hands. Her skin tones are delicate and beautiful. This is an image you can’t help but love.

4th Enter the Flow

by Roger Ball

I find this image tells a very powerful, inspirational story. Through life we encounter many challenging obstacles. By tackling them one by one, we arrive triumphantly at the end of our journey. This is a great abstract. I love the light and colours. It would look great on my wall.

5th Wet and Wild

by Jeanette Elaine Nee APSNZ

Looks like this feral cat has found a safe place to secure his catch. You can almost feel the cold rain pelting down. We can see every drop of water on his fur. He stands out nicely against the blurred background. Good capture.

6th Winery by Night

by James King-Turner

Who would know that tanks, pipes and lights together would make such a dynamic image? Gold, bronze, and silver against the black night sky, perfect. The central placement really works. The details are amazing. Great place to visit, especially during serving time.

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7th Reflection

by Tom Wilkinson APSNZ

Instantly, I am drawn into this image. The leading lines take me past buildings, water, boats and bridges. So much delicious detail to look at. It keeps me coming back for more. Great image.

8th Easter Indulgence

by Annemarie Clinton APSNZ

These hot crossed buns make me salivate, especially the one smothered with butter. We have everything we need for an Easter treat. Content, composition and lighting are spot on. I hope these weren’t only for show.

9th Hard Life

by Michael Byrne

The lady peers into the distance, possibly dreaming of a simpler, happier time. Right now, she has a lot of dishes to do. Perhaps her dreams are all she has to keep her going. Brilliant story, excellent image.

10th Holy Night

by Isaac Khasawneh

Through the dark, stary night appears this lovely, wee church, welcoming us. Its beauty is in its simplicity, with limited elements and colours. Nicely done.

Entries for Round 3 close on June 25.

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