September/October 2020
Cape Camera
Winning images from September Set subject: Low key photography
The September competition was judged remotely by CTPS member David Barnes. His comments were very instructional and gave members a good understanding of what constituted a good low-key photograph, reports LESLEY PAROLIS. The CTPS entries into the PSSA monthly competition for September were S-t-r-e-t-c-h by by Kim Stevens (Senior Entry) and And What about me by Vivien Harpur (junior entry).
Below are the winners in the various categories together with the judge’s comments.
Set Subject
Winner PDI - Set (Beginner) Mesmerised by the dancing flames by Eric Decloedt (24). A good example of low key photography with good balance of light and shade. It is sharp and well exposed. A certain level of eye contact of the person with the viewer would improve the image although this would be a challenge considering that he is looking down at the flame.
Winner PDI - Set (Master) S-t-r-e-t-c-h by Kim Stevens (28). An excellent image that is well done, well captured and perfectly handled.
Winner PDI - Set (Advanced) Race to the line by Bill Kennedy (27). A great action photograph, with the sunlight providing the main light source which creates strong highlights and dark shadows that intensify the contours and textures. Nice details everywhere, even showing off the strong muscle tones of the athletes.
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