The recent Sasol Highveld Photography Club (SHCP) meeting covered a range of important topics and updates for members. Here’s a summary of the key points discussed:
Welcome and Introductions
- The meeting welcomed members, guests, and guest judge Peter Cavanagh.
- Special recognition was given to the previous month’s winners: Senior Winner, Louis van der Walt, and Junior Winner, Yolandi Geyser.
Entries Summary
A total of 67 photographs were submitted across various categories:
- Nature: 9
- Photojournalism: 5
- Monochrome: 9
- Pictorial: 19
- Scapes: 10
- Nature – Birds Only: 4
- Set Subject: 11
Agenda Highlights
- Birthdays among members were acknowledged.
- Discussed club member promotions and PSSA (Photographic Society of South Africa) news.
- Reviewed results of senior and junior competitions, as well as updates on web competitions and photography events.
Membership and Fees
Membership fees will be collected in May 2025:
- Ordinary members: R200 per year
- Pensioners: R100 per year
- Sasol Club Fees: R420 for non-Sasol employees (deducted from salary for Sasol employees).
Notable Birthdays
Members celebrating birthdays included:
- Jackie Minnie (27 March)
- Louis van der Walt (7 April)
- Marius Krige (22 April)
PSSA News
Highlighted results from the Best Club Junior/Senior Competition:
- Senior Winner: Louis van der Walt with “Dragon Fly Wing Motion” (score: 37/45).
- Junior Winner: Yolandi Geyser with “Drinking Some Water” (score: 31/45).
Results from the Web Competition also included:
- Sussa Pelser: “Gaboon Adder” (score: 33/45)
- Leon Pelser: “Serious Business” (score: 32/45)
- Louis van der Walt: “Dragon Fly Flower” (score: 35/45)
Photography Events
An update was provided on upcoming photography events, as well as results from past salons, such as the Amber Camera Club’s 3rd Digital Salon.
Other News
- Congratulations were extended to the 2024 Honours Recipients, including Hanno De Beer for APSSA Colour.
- Acknowledged members who contributed photos at the Cosmos 3 in 1 MTB 2025 event.
Judging and Meeting Calendar
Details regarding judging criteria were discussed, along with the calendar and set subjects for future meetings.
This comprehensive overview reflects the active participation and achievements of members within the club, encouraging ongoing engagement and excellence in photography. If you need any more specific information or insights, feel free to ask!
If you have any questions, contact Louis van der Walt at +27 (72) 755-2767. The Sasol Highveld
Photography Club is passionate about photography and the quality of its images. It wants its members
to enjoy their photography.
Members are also graded by their skill levels and receive points to progress to a higher level. The aim
is for photographers to improve by having their photos judged and critiqued. By taking note of the
guest’s commentaries, they should be able to improve.
Club Competition
Different “certificates” are awarded to the photographs. These are Bronze, Silver, Gold and Certificate
of Merit (COM). If the author (photographer) does everything wrong in a photo, for his/her skill level,
such as out of focus he/she will receive a bronze. Doing everything right will result in gold or even a
COM.
The Best Photograph in the Junior Division was “St Helena Lighthouse” by John Mullineux.
The Best Set Subject was “Light Painting” by Sussa Pelser
The following is a collection of the photographs that received a Certificate of Merit
Category – Set Subject
Category – Photojournalism
Catergory – Pictorial
Category – Nature
Category – Monocrome
Category – Scapes
Category – Nature, Birds only
