Sasol Highveld Photography Club held their monthly meeting on the first Friday of May at the Sasol Club in Secunda.
Amy Ansell was the guest judge. The Bulletin reported on Amy Ansell before (Feb 7, 2024).
Here is a video of the interviews that we made then.
The following is the club meeting presentation.
Welcome and Introductions
- The meeting begins with a welcome to members, guests, and the guest judge, Amy Ansell
- Recognition is given to the Senior Winner for April, Peter Winnan, and the Junior Winner, John Mullineux
Entries Summary
- The presentation summarizes the number of photos submitted in various categories:
- Nature: 9
- Photojournalism: 4
- Monochrome: 4
- Pictorial: 18
- Scapes: 10
- Nature – Birds Only: 8
- Set Subject: 10
- Total: 63
Agenda
- The agenda includes:
- Welcome
- Club and PSSA Fees
- Birthdays
- Club Member Promotions
- PSSA News
- Senior and Junior Club Competitions
- Web Competition
- Other updates including PSSA Salon, past and future salons, and photography events
- Tips & Tricks
- Guest Judge Presentation
- Break
- Scoring
- Closure
Membership and Fees
- Membership fees for June 2025 are outlined:
- Ordinary members: R200 per year
- Pensioners: R100 per year
- Sasol Club Fees: R420 for non-Sasol employees, deducted from salary for Sasol employees
Birthdays
- Notable birthdays in May include:
- Hester Griessel: 7 May
- James Harris: 16 May
Club Member Promotions
- Promotions include:
- Louis van der Walt: Promoted from 4 Star to 5 Star
PSSA News
- Results for the Best Club Junior/Senior Competition in March:
- Senior: Peter Winnan – Lions Playing (29)
- Junior: John Mullineux – St Helena lighthouse (33)
- Web Competition results for April:
- Sussa Pelser – Man Coming Up The Stairs (31)
- Leon Pelser – Harvard display (26)
- Louis van der Walt – Bell Park Dam (32)
- Yolandi Geyser – Elegant Worker (38)
Photography Events
- The presentation covers upcoming events and past salon results, including the Hillcrest Camera Club 1st Digital Salon 2025 and the 7th Paarl National Salon of Photography PDI PSSA 2025
- Future salons and photography events are also discussed
Other News
- PSSA Interclub Competition 2025 details:
- Junior Section: 1 to 3 Star – 15 entries
- Senior Section: 4 Star and upwards – 15 entries
- No one author may have more than three images entered
- Both color and monochrome images accepted
- Closing date: 30 June 2025
- NEP (June 2025) details:
- 20 photos per category
- 3 photos per person per category
- Categories: Open, Mono, Nature, Set Subject – Opposites/Contrast
Meeting Calendar and Set Subject
- Details on the meeting calendar and set subjects for future meetings
Here are the photos for May that received Gold or COM.
Best Set Subject Photographer (Abstract)
Best Senior Photographer
Best Junior Photographer
Categories:
Nature – Birds Only
Scapes
Monochrome
Nature
Pictorial
Photojournalism
Set Subject – Abstract
