The Sasol Highveld Photography Club gathered for its November 2025 meeting, celebrating another month of creative excellence, member achievements, and community engagement within the world of photography.
Meeting Overview
The evening opened with a warm welcome to all members, guests, and the guest judge, Francois Roux. A total of 67 photographs were entered across various categories:
- Nature – 12
- Photojournalism – 8
- Monochrome – 5
- Pictorial – 17
- Scapes – 8
- Nature (Birds Only) – 8
- Set Subject – 9
Birthdays
No birthdays were recorded for November, but December celebrations are around the corner for:
- Jaco Linde
- Tiaan Muller (1 December)
- Encee van Huyssteen (8 December)
Members were reminded to keep their details updated on Photovault.
Club Promotions
No new promotions were recorded this month.
PSSA News
The Photographic Society of South Africa (PSSA) updates included:
- Club Competitions: October’s top performers were Leon Pelser (Senior) and Yolandi Geyser (Junior).
- Web Competition: Members were encouraged to select Sasol Highveld Photography Club as their nominated club when entering online competitions.
Recent notable entries came from Sussa Pelser, Leon Pelser, DNE Smit, Louis van der Walt, and Yolandi Geyser. - Salons: Members were reminded to always nominate the club when participating in PSSA salons, including the recent BCC National Digital Salon and CCJ 90th Anniversary Salon.
Judges Accreditation Program (JAP 2025)
The meeting highlighted the importance of the PSSA’s Judges Accreditation Program (JAP)—a 12-month training initiative covering diverse photographic genres and judging principles. The program ensures that judging across clubs remains consistent, fair, and educational, enriching both judges and photographers.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming photography events were confirmed. Members looked forward to insightful sessions and opportunities to further develop their craft.
Guest Judge Presentation
The evening featured a presentation by guest judge Francois Roux, followed by the judging and scoring of the evening’s entries.
Closing
The meeting concluded with congratulations to all winners and participants for their continued dedication and creativity. Members were encouraged to stay inspired as the club calendar approaches its final months of the year.
Here are this month’s winning photographs
Best Senior Photographer is Louis van der Walt with “Inyoka stream 4“
Best Junior Photographer is Lorraine Botha with “Eland at Waterhole”
Best Set Subject Photographer is Yolandi Geyser with “Forged by Fire”
Here are the COM and GOLD certificates
Category – Nature, Birds Only
Category – Scapes
Category – Monochrome
Category – Nature
Category – Pictorial
Category – Photojournalism
Category – Set Subject
