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FEBRUARY 2020 SNAPMAGAZINE WESTVILLE CAMERA CLUB
SNAPMAGAZINE
PUBLISHER Westville Camera Club
EDITOR Natascha Weber
CONTRIBUTORS Allan Bower
Judy Mann
Di Wayne
COVER PHOTO “Dust Storm” -
by Sally Thackeray
Top Set Junior
Image of the month
PREVIOUS ISSUES 2019
August September October November December
SUGGESTIONS & ARTICLES
Please let us know what you want to see in your magazine. More ar�cles? More
images? More tutorials? More about the members? Please tell us.
Send your news to the editor: natascha.weber@westvillecameraclub.co.za
The Westville Camera Club is proudly affiliated with the
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA
www.pssa.co.za
THIS MONTHS JUDGES
REMOTE: Charmaine Joubert - PECC APSSA, DPSSA, AFIAP
LOCAL: Ben Myburg - WCC LPSSA,APSSA, DPSSA
TOP SET SUBJECT - HIGH KEY: White Rose - Di Wayne (Honours Silver)
TOP JUNIOR: Dust Storm - Sally Thackeray (3 Star) TOP SENIOR: Dweza Sunrise - Pieter Venter (Honours Pla�num)
CONTENTS
features
11 Awards Evening guest speaker
- Our very own WCC member is a published author and
will speak about his latest book about the sinking and
heroics of the rescue of the Oceanos
06 CHAIRMANS REPORT
07 GENERAL CLUB INFORMATION
12 OUTING - TALA GAME RESERVE
- A fun morning out to our local reserve with fellow
photogs always makes for a great experience
08 meetings & outings
- by Allan Bower
09 CONGRATULATIONS
10 BIRTHDAYS
15 ANOTHER PUBLISHED AUTHOR
- We have another published author amongst us,
Judy Mann has just released another great guide
15 events & competitions
about our Rocky Shores of KZN
- by Judy Mann 22 skills pages
26 set subject
16 KLOOF SPCA NATURE RESERVE 31 pssa salons & NEWS
- A great ou�ng to start our year off with!
- by Trevor Lea
34 how i got the shot
35 ED’S F-STOP
36 COMMITTEE DETAILS
westville camera club 05
CHAIRMANS
December and Christmas have been and gone and by Happy clicking All.
now we should all be back to our usual rou�nes. I
trust everyone had a good break and relaxing holiday. “Sometimes it is nice to just enjoy the moment"
The new year and decade is begun and with it hope- – Judy Mann
fully new opportuni�es and experiences for us all. Let
us hope it will prove to be 20plenty indeed.
I was reading an ar�cle recently on new year's resolu-
�ons and the longevity of them. Apparently the
majority of resolu�ons have been abandoned by the
IANDAMERELL
19th of January. So here is hoping that for all those of
you who did make resolu�ons, you have at least
made it past the s�cking point.
As always we have a full year ahead. our compe��on
calendar kicks off with the annual Tri Na�ons compe-
��on which will be happening in March. We have the
DCC / WCC challenge to look forward to followed by
the Kzn Regional compe��on. Following this we
prepare for the PSSA Na�onal compe��on and finish
off the season with that most fun event, the MCC /
WCC challenge. So lots on the compe��on front to
keep us all busy.
Our annual prize giving and AGM is just around the
corner and will be an event again not to be missed.
This is a wonderful evening where awards for your
hard work, dedica�on and crea�vity are issued. Our
normal AGM will also be held and commi�ee mem-
bers retained and or new members voted in. Remem-
ber this is your commi�ee and you have the opportu-
nity of elec�ng those members you feel would best
serve the club needs. Our guest speaker for the
evening is our own Andrew Pike and this will be a
presenta�on not to be missed.
The December break is a great �me to sit, gather
oneself and reflect on the year past. It was during one
of these moments that I recalled a theme from a fairly
recent report I penned regarding just that - some-
�mes it is good to enjoy the moment rather than rush
around madly trying to get an image and losing out
on a wonderful experience. A comment made by one
of our members at an ou�ng to our local Mangrove
Swamps. Definitely a resolu�on I will be adop�ng for
the year ahead. Thanks for the inspira�on Judy.
westville camera club 06
generalclub info
image entry digital submissions
Any digital image entered in a section may Digital images to be submitted electronically
not at any time be re-entered in that or any via PHOTOVAULTONLINE.
other section or medium for promotional pur-
poses. Previously entered work, either wholly IMAGE SIZING
or partially, may not be entered without sub- Width: 1920 pixels max
stantial, content transforming modifications. Height: 1080 pixels max
File Size: not exeed 2MB
Proof of originality will rest with the author.
All images contained within the image, must BORDERS – thin outlines are allowed but
be the author’s own work. larger frames are discouraged.
Exceptions: IMAGE NAMES - Authors names may NOT
computer manipulated filters, distortions and be added to the digital images when submit-
textures. Images may not be manufactured ted. Images to be named with the image title
using stock material which has previously only. eg: Beach Sunrise
been entered in promotional competitions
without substantial modification.
Images taken in consecutive frames repre-
senting the same scene or activity will be
viewed as the same image and can only be
allowed for submission once for judging.
Due to time constraints only 1 set subject
photo from each member will be shown and
judged by the members on the night of sub-
mission.
When downloading through Photovault the
first SS image you download will be the quick
judge image. If 2 photos are submitted they
will both be judged the following month as
normal. CLUB BADGES - R50
SALON SUBMISSIONS
Anyone may enter a Salon. To find out more on how to do so, go to the
Photographic Society of South Africa’s website [www.pssa.co.za] or ask
one of the senior club members. The PSSA Salon Calendar may be
found in the PSSA section of this months SNAP magazine along with
other PSSA news.
westville camera club 07
meetings
MEETINGS TO START PROMPTLY AT 19:00!
outings
12 FEBRUARY (Wednesday) 29 FEBRUARY (Saturday)
The annual Duzi Canoe Marathon is an epic
3 day canoeing event. Let’s try our hand at
capturing some great moments of this event
as the participants come past.
The meal is a lamb spit, served with a variety of salads,
MEETING VENUE: Watercrest Shopping
bread rolls, potato and vegetables and finished off with Centre
a choice of 2 desserts. DEPARTURE TIME: 06h00 sharp! We will drive
in convoy to the venue - so be early.
19 FEBRUARY (Wednesday) Bring some picnic eats, your coffee and water,
tripods, camping chair or blanket. And don’t
JUDGING EVENING forget your hat and sunscreen, and most
Review of latest submissions with definitely bring mozzie and tick spray.
feedback from the selected judges
VENUE: Westville Methodist Church
TIME: 18h30 for 19h00
2020 fees are now due
Full Membership: R420
Pensioners & Scholars: R250
Payment to be made by 28th February 2020
For details, please contact:
lucia.phillips@westvillecameraclub.co.za
or shirley.gillitt@westvillecameraclub.co.za
westville camera club 08
congratulations!
STAR MOVERS FOR NOVEMBER
Congratula�ons to the following members who have advanced a ra�ng.
2 Star to 3 Star:
- Alex Stewart
4 Star to 5 Star:
- John Thackeray
5 Star Honours Bronze to 5 Star Honours Silver:
- Howard Gilli�
Salon acceptances
BLOEMFONTEIN NATIONAL DIGITAL SALON 2019
Acceptance COM
Gary Ousman 1
Ciska Venter 8
Pieter Venter 6
Natascha Weber 2
AFO 8TH DIGITAL SALON 2019
Acceptance COM
Marie Helberg 2
Mike Morgan 1
Kazale�e Pike 2
Natascha Weber 2
westville camera club 09
14 Des Porter
20 Howard McArthur
23 Wendy Freer
26 Malcolm Reeves
27 Judy Mann
image source: freepik.com
westville camera club 10ANDREW PIKE
AWARDS EVENING GUEST SPEAKER
Andrew Pike, who was part of the legal
investigation into the Oceanos’ sink-
ing, recreates the compelling drama
and extraordinary heroism of the
greatest maritime rescue in South Afri-
can history.
Andrew is an acclaimed author of People
Risks, The Talking Stick and most recently,
Against All Odds – the epic story of the
Oceanos rescue.
Having 35 years of experi-
ence in maritime law and
being a specialist in mari-
time, ports and logistics
law, it is understandable
that he had a big role in
the legal investigation of asking questions, tracking down survivors and
the sinking of the Oceanos rescuers and then started sharing the story a few
in 1991. years ago. Eventually, it became a story too good
not to be told, and I wanted to be the one to tell
What Andrew has to say it from all its different perspectives.
about what inspired him to
write the book: (taken from I also didn’t want the story to die of old age –
an article in the Highway Mail) there is already a whole generation which knows
little to nothing about it.”
“The inspiration was my
own. I have always known And if you didn’t know it already, Andrew is
a lot about the legal and technical aspects also a member of WCC. Come and hear him
surrounding the sinking, but not a lot about the speak. Maybe you can get him to sign your
actual rescue and human aspects. I started copy of the book!
westville camera club 11TALA OUTING
Allan Bower
STORY & PHOTOS BY ALLAN BOWER OK, not quite, but it’s still a wonderful little
reserve virtually on our doorstep and the venue
for our club outing on 23 Nov last year.
TALA, just mentioning its name evokes thoughts
of plains full of wildebeest and zebra, prides of I arrived at 05:45 through a typical Camper-
marauding lion and rivers full of prehistoric down misty morning, expecting to wait at the
crocodile waiting for hapless beasties. Tala gate for 15min, but the guard was already
westville camera club 12on duty and I was through in less than 5 min.
It was a beautiful morning and the hundreds of
Egyptian geese on the bank of the dam also
thought so as they started their day with
stretching and squawking. Quite the sight and
a good start to the day.
After leaving the dam I headed south east up
the hill toward the higher part of the reserve
where I found an adult female rhino with her
youngster. Always a thrill to see these beautiful
animals. As usual Tala served up plenty ante-
lope, zebra and wildebeest as I cruised around
the dirt roads near the lodges in this part of the
reserve. Lovely to see so many new born bles-
bok lying or stumbling next to their mums.
Some WCC members were lucky enough to
witness the birth of one of these antelope.
What a privilege.
and plenty birds. The summer bird life in this
Getting a bit warm now, so time to head reserve is always good, but they never seem to
toward reception to pay my entrance fee. On pose long enough for a decent photo.
the way there I came across another two adult
rhino, their minders, some lovely waterbuck It was now time to explore the thick bush and
steep slopes of western part where I came
across a nice journey of giraffe posing with the
tall euphorbias and aloes. Such gentle curious
creatures and always fun to spend some time
westville camera club 13watching their antics. Some beautiful herds of
majestic kudu, impala, zebra and wildebeest
in this section, and again the birdlife was
great.
The hunger pangs were starting so off to the
picnic area where we had arranged to meet for
breakfast. All the members started arriving at
the large covered braai spot and out came the
bush babies, skottles, baby webers, cooler
bags and even a coffee bodum. Why didn’t I
think of that? The smell of bacon and eggs,
boerewors and other tasty treats being pre-
pared, must have started the other visitors to
the picnic area salivating. The chatter and
laughter was lively as we all sat around sharing
our sightings and other bush stories.
All too soon it was time to pack up and head
home. We said our goodbyes and some of us
continued our drive to areas not yet covered,
where we came across some baby ostrich
scratching around with their parents.
What a great morning and always a privilege
to visit Tala on a beautiful day and spend time
with like minded WCC friends.
westville camera club 14WCC MEMBER CONTRIBUTES TO A NEW BOOK
MEMBERS NEWS
Judy Mann
EXPLORING OUR MAGICAL The book introduces readers to the
ROCK POOLS fascinating world of our East Coast
Rocky Shores. The first part describes
Have you ever explored the rocky the environment, with tips on when
shores of our East Coast and won- and how to explore this area.
dered what that little crab is eating?
Or if that really is a beautiful under- The second part of the book is devot-
water flower? Or why the carpet of ed to the identification of over 140 of
green things is so slippery? Or even the animals found living in the rocky
just what is it – while gazing at an shore environment. The species have
unusual little animal? If yes – then been carefully selected to ensure that
this new little book is for you. almost all of the common animals
have been included.
Animals of the Rocky Shores is pub-
lished by the Flora and Fauna Publi- The photos were taken by many pho-
cations Trust and written by marine tographers, but Dennis King, Annette
biologists Judy and Bruce Mann. Gerber and Valda Fraser deserve a
Beautifully designed by Di Martin, the special mention. A huge thank-you to
writing is easy to understand and the members of the Westville
accessible to all, with hundreds of Camera Club for their enthusiastic
photographs that make the text come support and beautiful images.
alive. The photos are all taken in the
field, making identification of the All of the proceeds from the book will
many animals so much easier. The be used by the Flora and Fauna Pub-
little book is small, easy enough to lications Trust. Please let Judy Mann
slip into your pocket or your beach know if you would like a copy. They
bag. are R100 each and make great gifts!
westville camera club 15PHOTO: Natascha Weber
A HIDDEN GEM AT THE KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA
JANUARY CLUB OUTING It’s SIR PEACOCK TO YOU
Story by Trevor LEA
Early on Sunday 26 January, an enthusiastic
group of photographers met in the car park of
the Kloof SPCA. Unknown to some, it would
appear, there is a lovely little nature reserve on
the premises, called the Glenhome Nature
Reserve. It is a relatively safe venue in which to
unwind, soak in the beauty of nature and enjoy
a little peace and quiet.
PHOTO: Natascha Weber PHOTO: Natascha Weber
westville camera club 16PHOTO: Natascha Weber
The objective was to leisurely explore the area
whilst obtaining some photographic treasures
on the way. Photographers arrived with an
assortment of equipment required for nature
and macro shots, including macro lenses,
speed lights and makeshift light diffusers.
Lucia Phillips kicked the occasion off excellently
by explaining the history of the land on which
the Kloof and Highway SPCA facilities are situat-
ed. She explained that the land belonged to the
Field family of pioneers, and that the old house
on the premises was originally their manor
house.
Photographers were able to wander through
grassland, as well as beautiful forest areas
which provided some welcome relief from the
heat. Some photographers had the opportunity
to capture some slow-shutter speed images of
interesting waterfalls in the area.
Lovely little wild flowers were also on offer, and
there were also opportunities to photograph
insects on the way, including some dragonflies
and damselflies. A wonderful aspect of photog-
raphy is having the opportunity to observe and
PHOTO: Natascha Weber
westville camera club 17PHOTO: Natascha Weber PHOTO: Shirley Gillitt
capture an abundance of small life-forms that
would otherwise go unnoticed.
After a fabulous morning in the reserve, a visit
to the tea garden provided some well-earned
refreshments and a chance to socialise while
enjoying some live music. A few members with
some energy left, went browsing around the
well stocked Thrift Shops that this SPCA is well
known for. It can be said, that a bargain or two
was found.
Many thanks to the committee for organising
the outing.
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FEBRUARY EVENTS 16 TINMAN #1 23 29 westville camera club 20
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HOW TO PROTEC T YOUR CAMERA AGAINST
LENS FUNGAL DAMAGE
By: Kevin Landwer- Johan
https://digital-photography-school.com/lens-fungal-damage-protection/
SKILLS PAGES
Protecting your expensive camera against lens fungal damage is neces-
sary to prevent lasting damage. Left unchecked, fungal growth can
damage the glass elements in lenses forever.
Fungus is a living, growing microorganism which can form on camera
lenses. This type of mold is most common in humid climates. Often the
damage it causes is only minor, but a rampant fungal growth can ruin a
lens.
Cleaning fungus on exterior elements of lenses can be relatively easy.
However, you need to catch it before it becomes too advanced. Growth
of mold on interior lens elements is more difficult to detect and it requires
a skilled technician to be able to remove it. The lens must be stripped
down, cleaned and then rebuilt – which is a costly process.
Prevention of fungal growth on lenses is far more preferable than having
to remove mold. If left unrestrained, fungus can permanently damage a
lens because it eats into the glass. Once cleaned, furrows remain in the
lens and affects the way light refracts through it.
METHODS FOR PREVENTING LENS FUNGUS
Taking proper care of your camera equipment is always good practice.
Well-kept equipment will last longer and retain higher used resale value.
Here are some ideas to help you avoid encountering the problem of
fungal growth in your lenses.
CLEAN YOUR LENSES OFTEN
Many photographers are in the habit of cleaning only the front element
of their lenses, or the filters that screw on to cover them.
Wiping down your whole lenses with a damp microfiber cloth from time
to time is good for them. Particularly if you’ve been photographing in a
hot, humid climate. The atmosphere and sweat from your hands can
affect your lens.
westville camera club 22LENS FUNGAL DAMAGE CONTINUED...
Using a microfibre cloth helps to avoid leaving unwanted lint deposits on
the lens. Once you’ve wiped your lens down with a damp cloth, have a
dry one on hand to wipe it down once more. Using a hairdryer on a low
SKILLS PAGES
heat will also help any moisture evaporate from your lens.
Don’t leave your lenses in the sun to dry them. This can cause other prob-
lems. *PLEASE SEE NOTE AT END OF ARTICLE
STORE YOUR LENSES IN A DRY BOX WITH SILICA GEL
An airtight box is a good place to store your lenses. It’s convenient to
leave all your gear in your camera bag, but left there it’s susceptible to
affect by moisture.
Including a quantity of silica gel in the box helps to absorb any residual
moisture. Small packets of silica gel often come with consumer goods.
These do not contain enough to make a significant difference.
Silica gel can be purchased at a store or online, in larger quantities. I
prefer the type of gel that can be used more than once. It changes color
from orange to a blue color once it’s absorbed moisture. It can then be
dried out by placing it in a microwave oven for a few minutes at medium
power setting.
MOIST & DRY SILICA GEL
A cup full of silica gel placed in an old or stray sock with a knot tied in it
will help keep your gear dry in a box. You’ll want to make sure the sock
has no holes worn in it.
FOOD STORAGE BOX
westville camera club 23LENS FUNGAL DAMAGE CONTINUED...
SKILLS PAGES
PELICAN CASE
Food storage boxes with good seals are useful. I use this type of box to
store my film cameras and older lenses I don’t use often. Every so often I
dry out the silica gel in the microwave oven.
A more expensive and robust option is a Pelican case. These rugged
camera cases are completely airtight when closed. Depending on the
size of the case you may need to add more than one sock of silica gel.
KEEP YOUR LENSES IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM
If you have an air-conditioned room, this is also a good location to store
your lenses and other camera gear.
Air conditioning not only keeps the air in a room cooler, but it lowers the
humidity. Ideally, you do not want the temperature of the room to be too
cold. If you live in a hot climate, this can be problematic when you take
the lenses outside. They will fog up.
When a lens is very cold and then taken into a very warm environment,
condensation can form quickly. You’ll have to wait for it to clear before
you’re able to take any photos.
USE A DEHUMIDIFIER
This is the type of household appliance which sucks water from the air. It
will not cool the room, but it will draw out any moisture in the air.
Running a dehumidifier for a few hours a day in a small room in wet
weather is usually enough to dry the air.
They are often portable and cheaper than an air conditioning unit. They
also consume less electricity.
BUY A DEHUMIDIFIER DRY CABINET
This appliance is a dedicated piece of equipment. It’s designed for the
task of helping prevent lens fungal damage in your camera equipment.
A dehumidifier dry cabinet is usually a glass-fronted cabinet. They are
available in various sizes to accommodate as much or as little equipment
as you have to store.
westville camera club 24LENS FUNGAL DAMAGE CONTINUED...
These units are digitally controlled so you can regulate them.
SKILLS PAGES
CONCLUSION
Taking good care of your precious lenses is well worth it. Finding mold in
your favorite lens would be soul-destroying.
Investing in an appropriate storage solution can be far cheaper than
having to pay for lens cleaning.
Some photographers swear by putting their camera equipment in
the sun to combat fungus/mould. Please do so with care should
you choose this method.
Below is an excerpt from an article that does suggest it, taken from:
https://www.beyondphototips.com/humidity-fungus-and-cameras-problems-solutions/
S U N L I GH T / U V R A D I AT I O N
Put your camera out in the sun from time to time. Remove the lens
(or you could end up with a hole burnt in your shutter or some other
part), filter, body, etc, and put them all out in sunlight for a while.
If you manage to work this into your monthly camera care routine,
you should be fine.
You could also try what some photographers do: use a High Power
UV lamp in their storage area. Why? Because prolonged exposure
to UV (Ultra-Violet) radiation kills or retards fungal growth. Do
remember to take your UV filters off if you decide to try this
method out, because they are designed to keep UV rays out of
your lenses. The lens coating blocks UV light too, to an extent.
westville camera club 25SETSUBJECTS 2020
This is the list of Set Subjects (themes) for the Westville Camera Club Monthly Photographic competi-
tion in 2020. Image submission day is always the Monday before the 3rd Wednesday of the month in
question. i.e the Monday before Judging night.
Image dimensions are 1920 x 1080 pixels (the width must be either 1920 pixels or the height must be
1080 pixels or both), sRGB color-space and less than 2mb in file size.
SS QUICK REFERENCE for 2020
MONTH SUBMISSION DATE SET SUBJECT
JAN Boudoir 13 Jan 2020
FEB Power of Colour 17 Feb 2020
MAR Architecture 16 Mar 2020
APR Water 13 Apr 2020
MAY Minimalism 18 May 2020
JUN Narra�ve/Story Telling 15 Jun 2020
JUL Ac�on 13 Jul 2020
AUG Double Exposure 17 Aug 2020
SEP Eyes 14 Sep 2020
OCT Fashion & Glamour 19 Oct 2020
NOV Commercial/Product 16 Nov 2020
JAN Personal Photo Project - presented as a Triptych 18 Jan 2021
FEB The Power of Red 15 Feb 2021
FEBRUARY 2020 - POWER OF COLOUR
GENRE: Colour Photography
Colour in photography could definitely be seen as the most important factor. It can create mood, emo-
�on, warmth, coldness and much more. Colour in an image can also be impera�ve to the narra�ve of the
image. For example, if the image is of a warm beach then warm colours in the image can emphasise the
narra�ve of this. Use colour in your image to create the narra�ve
NOTE: Basic edi�ng allowed i.e. cloning, dodge & burn etc
Submission Deadline: 17 February 2020
westville camera club 26MARCH 2020 - DCC CHALLENGE: ARCHITECTURE
GENRE: Architecture
The photographing of one or more buildings or similar structures, or a por�on of a building. Human
figures may be shown but must not be dominant. The image should show significant architectural
features with emphasis on pa�ern, texture and the use of space.
RULES: Colour or Mono. Manipula�on is allowed. Images must be taken at some �me between 1st
November 2019 and 30th April 2020.
Submission Deadline: 16 March 2020
APRIL 2020 - DCC CHALLENGE: WATER
Water in any form, be it seascape, waterfalls, drops, in a glass, etc. Water is everywhere and is life giving.
Capture this element in nature, in a controlled environment, or anywhere you see fit. Use fast or slow
shu�er speeds to get the effects you which to portray. Water should be the point of interest in your
image or the primary element of your composi�on.
RULES: Colour or Mono. Manipula�on allowed.
Submission Deadline: 13 April 2020
MAY 2020 - MINIMALISM
The goal of minimalist photography, is to convey a concept or an idea to provoke an emo�onal response
or provide a unique visual experience. Composi�onal elements must be kept to a minimum, and the ones
that are le� should be essen�al for conveying the overall idea, or symbolism, of the photo.
Minimalism commonly includes the following points: Apparent simplicity (but perhaps implying complex-
ity), Powerful composi�on, Isola�on, Use of colour (or not), Lines and shapes, Nega�ve space
RULES: The images must be taken at some a�er the 16th November 2019. Colour or Mono. Basic edit-
ing allowed. No Manipula�on allowed.
Submission Deadline: 18 May 2020
JUNE 2020 - NARRATIVE/STORYTELLING
It is said that every picture tells a story, but here we are looking for a photo that the viewer is able to
see a real story in the image. It could be a fairy tale, a real-life scene or a story about a person. They do
not need to be photojournalism or documentary although they can be.
“Storytelling photography is an image that captures a moment with tension, inspiration, and emotions. It
tells the story of your subject matter without using motion pictures or words. Contrary to the movies,
where you have thousands of frames to tell a story, here you have only one shot.”
RULES: Manipula�on is allowed. Colour or Monochrome
Submission Deadline: 15 June 2020
westville camera club 27july 2020 - ACTION
GENRE: Action Photography
When the word Ac�on is men�oned, one immediately thinks of sport: freezing the decisive moment!
Ac�on allows one to explore many more op�ons, it could be the playful or aggressive interac�on of
animals in nature, man’s best friend playing on the beach or even a wave breaking against a rock. The
classic image of someone blowing seeds off a Dandelion. Frozen in flight!
Ac�on could also be accentuated by panning with a slow shu�er speed, or in the perfect light a combina-
�on of a longer exposure and a flash to freeze the mo�on at the desired moment.
Of course, you could a�empt to capture the perfect Sport ac�on image, a moment in �me showing all
the desired emo�on and skill that the par�cular sport requires.
RULES: Colour only. Basic edi�ng allowed. No Manipula�on allowed.
Submission Deadline: 13 July 2020
august 2020 - DOUBLE EXPOSURE
Double exposure is a technique that has been used by photographers for years. It combines photographic
skills, imagina�on and crea�vity. It is a technique that involves combining two exposures to create a
single image. The technique yields very interes�ng results and allows the photographer to produce ghost
images and mirror images that tell a story in a unique way that can't be achieved with a single photo.
In film photography, double exposures are made by exposing the same por�on of film twice, resul�ng in
the second image being superimposed on the first. Some digital cameras are able to do this, but you may
do this in post-processing if you prefer. Double exposure photography knows no bounds.
RULES: Colour or Mono. Manipula�on allowed.
Submission Deadline: 17 August 2020
september 2020 - EYES
It is said that Eyes are the window of the soul so delve deep and be crea�ve. A�empt to capture an
expression such as affec�on, happiness, love, hope, surprise, etc. will draw the viewer in to the signifi-
cant story you are a�emp�ng to portray and kindle an emo�on within the viewer. Subject not restricted
to human eyes. The eyes do however need to be the focal point.
RULES: Colour or Mono. Manipula�on allowed.
Submission Deadline: 14 September 2020
october 2020 - FASHION & GLAMOUR
GENRE: Fashio/Glamour Photography
Fashion photography is a genre of photography which is devoted to displaying clothing and other fash-
ion items. It is most o�en conducted for adver�sements or fashion magazines such as Vogue and Vanity
Fair. Fashion photography has developed its own aesthe�c in which the clothes and fashions are
enhanced by the presence of exo�c loca�ons or accessories.
Unlike fashion photography, Glamour photography focuses on beauty and charm. Glamour shoots
mainly focus on physical beauty rather than on the ou�its and more crea�ve ligh�ng can be used than
for fashion shoots.
RULES: Colour or Mono. Manipula�on is allowed.
Submission Deadline: 19 October 2020
westville camera club 28november 2020 - COMMERCIAL/PRODUCT Photography
GENRE: Commerical/Product Photography
The essence of this genre is to accurately and a�rac�vely capture images that will be used to sell the
product. These images will typically be used in magazines, brochures, catalogues, billboards etc. Images
can range from small products to real estate and the goal is to present the best possible photographic
representa�on to ensure a sale. Considera�on must be given to ligh�ng, background, DOF, angles and
edi�ng.
RULES: Colour only. Manipula�on allowed.
Submission Deadline: 16 November 2020
JANUARY 2021 - PERSONAL PHOTO PROJECT - presenteD AS A triptych
A personal photography project may be defined as choosing a subject to shoot over and over again over
�me. It can be as simple as shoo�ng your kid’s spor�ng event every weekend, photographing an intrigu-
ing building near your home six �mes, or crea�ng a series of portraits of your friends.
When star�ng a Personal Photography Project put some thought into your Subject Choice: 1) it should be
a personal choice. It should be something which you really care about, or something which really excites
you. Don’t choose a subject based on what others might like. 2) Set a Timeline – Without a �meline your
project runs the risk on never ge�ng completed. Set a deadline for yourself. The �me can be a month, 3
months, 12 months or even a week. 3) Set a Goal to stay inspired. Decide what you are trying to achieve
with your photography project.
RULES: Colour or Mono. Manipula�on allowed. Must be presented as a Triptych within the submis-
sion size guidelines.
Submission Deadline: 18 January 2021
FEBRUARY 2021 - THE POWER OF RED
GENRE:
“Revolutions are ignited by it; the camera loves it and people go to court over it – no other colour has the
extraordinary appeal of red” - Charlo�e Sinclair
We are hard-wired to red. Red takes no prisoners. It is emphasis itself. It’s the colour of kings and queens
and power. It’s the colour of life and ac�on. It is shame and violence and blushing and rage. It’s the
colour of revolu�on, Li�le Red Riding Hood, sports cars and high heels. Your goal is to evoke emo�on
which is enhanced or portrayed by the colour red.
RULES: Colour only. Manipula�on is allowed.
Submission Deadline: 15 February 2021
westville camera club 29KZN INTERCLUB CHALLENGE
(interclub cup)
TOPIC: FOOD OR BEVERAGE
THEME: we eat and drink with
our eyes first
All Entries must adhere to the Entry Guidelines indicated below:
Colour only.
Manipulation is allowed.
All elements in the photo must be made by the author.
No TEXT to be added in the photo.
If humans, logos and or brands are present in the photo, they should compliment the mes-
sage but not be a dominant element in the story or message of the photo.
In the spirit of the topic and theme of this challenge the emphasis should be on food and
drink ready to eat or drink.
All else as per the KZN Guidelines.
GOOD LUCK ALL!
FOOD SUBMISSIONS CATEGORY:
The commi�ee has opened a new category on PVO for members to submit their food photography
images in their monthly submissions. This falls into the normal monthly submissions of 4 images
max.
westville camera club 30UPCOMING SALONS
SALON CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
2020.02.01 - Madiba Bay National (PECC & UCC) PDI & Prints Salon
2020.02.15 - 5th PSSA International Salon
2020.02.15 - Alberton PDI Salon
2020.02.29 - Western Cape Photo Forum PDI Salon
MARCH
2020.03.14 - Benoni National PDI Salon
2020.03.21 - 6th PSSA National Salon
2020.03.28 - Kriel PDI Salon
APRIL
2020.04.11 - Edenvale PDI Salon
2020.04.18 - 17th PSSA Up & Coming Competition
2020.04.25 - Boksburg PDI Salon
UPCOMING CONGRESS’
11-14 May @ Cape St Francis 6-7 June @ Durban - Hosted by
Follow the link below to the PSSA website for any information regarding the PSSA,
salons, upcoming local and national photographic events and also to find out why
it’s a good thing to join the PSSA!
http://www.pssa.co.za
westville camera club 31NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM OUR
PRESIDENT – FRANCOIS ROUX.
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRO
May you all be blessed beyond expec-
tation for 2020. May you enjoy your
photography, be inspired and also
inspire others.
A quote I received: Buying craft sup-
plies and actually using them are two
separate hobbies.
Mag julle almal bo verwagting geseën
word in 2020. Geniet jou fotografie,
word geïnspireer, maar inspireer ook
ander.
‘n Aanhaling wat ek raakgelees het:
Die koop van stokperdjie toebehore en
om dit wel te gebruik is twee verskillen-
de stokperdjies.
May PSSA and it’s
members be the ones
that plant the flowers
in 2020.
Mag PSSA en sy lede
die wees wat die
blomme plant in
2020.
HONOURS MAGAZINE
I am sure you have all enjoyed the Honours
Magazine – some very good reports coming
in about this Magazine.
If you unfortunately have not received this
Magazine as yet, please contact me at
evelyng@mwebbiz.co.za and I will make a
plan as I do have lots of spares for our mem-
bers.
westville camera club 32HONOURS APPLICATIONS - PSSA AND FIAP
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRO
A FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT THIS YEAR’S APPLICATIONS FOR YOUR
HONOURS IS NOW OPEN ON PHOTOVAULT AND CLOSES ON THE 25th
JANUARY. We look forward to the amazing panels again being presented
for judging for this great honour and achievement.
GOOD LUCK, TO ALL THE APPLICANTS.
Many of our members at the beginning of each year can also start to apply
for FIAP honours – all info on this is on our website. We start to look at
these end of January beginning of February each year but we only send to
FIAP when we are sure everything is in order.
There is not a set deadline for these honours as members still perhaps need
some International Salon acceptances to qualify for this honour and we
like to allow time for this to happen. Please inform me at evelyng@mweb-
biz.co.za if you are intending to apply for these honours so that we have
your name on record as working on your application.
Jill, who is the FIAP Liaison person likes to be able to send to FIAP
March/April of each year but stressed that it is only done when we are sure
all our members have successfully completed the forms.
MONTHLY COMPETITIONS
This month the clubs are allowed to have a double entry in the Senior and
Junior monthly competition due to some clubs meeting in December and
some clubs perhaps having missed a month for various reasons. This
competition also closes on the 25th of the month as you know and is
already also open in Photovault. We look forward once again to the
lovely images every month that come from the clubs around the country.
PLEASE, WE WOULD STILL LOVE TO SEE MORE CLUBS ENTERING EVERY
MONTH AS IT IS WONDERFUL TO SEE THE WORK BEING DONE.
FINAL WORDS
Have a wonderful year everyone and continue to enjoy your photography
– keep trying new things, challenge yourself in as many of the genres as
possible – remember we all learn from one another – sharing is caring.
Till next Newsletter, thank you to all our members for their inputs during
this past year, please continue to do so, we just love to hear from you.
EVELYN - PRO
westville camera club 33STORY & photo by DI WAYNE
WHITE ROSE
EQUIPMENT:
Camera: Canon EOS 50 D
Lens: 50mm f1.4 usm lens.
SETTINGS:
White Balance: Auto
Exposure mode was also decided
by the camera.
The focal length was 50mm.
[Thank goodness for Metadata in
bridge as I would never have
remembered any of this.]
This photo was taken 10 years ago on 02 May 2010 so I have had to try and dig up some memo-
ries of how I got the final effect.
I don’t o�en use flash and am not a fan of studio lights preferring natural light though I also
have 2 old desk lamps that are brought out on occasions and I think I may have made use of one
of these to throw light from behind catching the petals, but looking at the photo there may
have been natural light coming from the front, sorry I cant be sure what I did 10 years ago!
The rose was held up with the use of a pin holder, (this is a flower arranging tool comprising of
nails imbedded in lead onto which flower stems are impaled). Very useful for photography as
well.
The background was most probably a white board, though I was also using a white reflector
around this �me as well.
I have included the original photo which I converted to
black and white and cranked up the white/highlights un�l
I got the effect I wanted especially bringing out the water
droplets on the right hand petal which I had sprayed onto
the rose at the beginning of the photoshoot.
I also removed a few blemishes that were on the petals.
Clarity/sharpening also helped to give defini�on to the
petal edges.
PLEASE send in your shot & story. It’s always fun to read how others have done it
westville camera club 34ed’s F-STOP
Organize my files and process outstanding
photos. shoot more! think less, take my
time, be infront of the camera more, get to
bed earlier, upgrade my gear, get new
props, take classes, count my blessings,
and remember that i
westville camera club 35YOUR 2019 COMMITTEE’S LAST STAND
CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN:
Ian Damerell - 084 510 3890 Geoff Feldon - 082 464 3221
ian.damerell@westvillecameraclub.co.za vice.chairman@westvillecameraclub.co.za
SECRETARY: MEMBERSHIP:
Belinda Brodie - 072 426 5656 Lucia Phillips - 082 770 1179
bee.brodie@westvillecameraclub.co.za lucia.phillips@westvillecameraclub.co.za
TREASURER: WEBMASTER:
Karen Fischer - 084 707 9090
karen.fischer@westvillecameraclub.co.za
ENTRIES STEWARD: SNAP EDITOR:
Conrad Kelsey - 083 570 0217 Natascha Weber - 079 220 8699
conrad.kelsey@westvillecameraclub.co.za natascha.weber@westvillecameraclub.co.za
OUTINGS STEWARD: WORKSHOP STEWARD:
Jen Adam - 072 568 6802 John Thackeray - 082 417 8944
jen.adam@westvillecameraclub.co.za johnthackeray@westvillecameraclub.co.za
MEETINGS:
GENERAL INFO: 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of the Month
info@westvillecameraclub.co.za 18h30 for 19h00
ACTIVE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY: WESTVILLE METHODIST CHURCH:
www.facebook.com/groups/9611149381/ 38 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, 3629
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