Canon Online Results

PSNZ Canon Online Results from Round 4, 2020

The winner of the fourth round is Allysa Carberry LPSNZ from Auckland. Allysa has been a photographer for a few years now. She writes, “I went back to school for a change in career when my children had grown. I was the oldest in the class, but that was okay. I have taken a break from photography this year due to going through breast cancer.”

“This image is special. The father is a friend of my daughter’s and these are his beautiful twin girls. The photograph was taken for a father’s day gift.”

The judge for this round was Janet Munnings LPSNZ LRPS. She writes:

“My career as a veterinary nurse was abruptly ended when I broke my ankle and foot about eight years ago. I then joined a local camera club and started taking photos, competing in the monthly competitions. After attending a Sally Mason workshop in Hopewell I was hooked on photography. I received my LRPS from England and my LPSNZ five years ago. All the help I have received from various people over the last 10 years inspired me to offer my help to others and last year I qualified as an Accredited Judge.”

“Thank you for the opportunity to evaluate all your images this month. Thank you to everyone who submitted; I only wish I could have chosen 15 entries instead of 10 as there were some very worthy top images. I chose photographs that I felt the photographer had taken exceptional time over or were a bit different from the norm. I enjoyed seeing you push your boundaries. Congratulations to everyone.”

Paul Willyams APSNZ AFIAP MNZIPP Canon Online Coordinator

Comments from the Judge

1st It’s Mine by Allysa Carberry LPSNZ

I found this black and white image stunning. The connection the photographer has captured between him and the two little girls is beautiful. I love the way the girls are oblivious of the camera and more interested in trying to pull his hat off, resulting in an infectious smile on his face.

2nd Karearea by Deborah Martin

LPSNZ

I find this image has been perfectly executed in every way. Superb clarity has been captured throughout the bird’s feathers. The photographer has captured excellent detail and tonal ranges throughout the bird’s body. I love the depth of field that helps draws my eye immediately to the subject with no distractions and I find the circular framing compliments the curvature of the bird.

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3rd Wrapped in My Bubble by Julia

De Cleene LPSNZ

Poignant story telling captured in this image. I like the subtle colour pallet, soft lighting and the creativity. The feeling I get from looking at the girl portrays to me a sense of loneliness and she is wrapped tight in her own bubble - and teddy is hanging on by a thread.

4th

Beach Forest by Derek Teague

I find this image fascinating; the more you explore it the more you see. I can’t decide if it has been made naturally or designed by the photographer, and I find it very creative. The textures and colour tones captured in the sand are stunning. The black areas I feel give this image depth and another dimension.

5th Soccer on Beach by Prashant Joshi

The simplicity, composition and colour tones in this image I feel work well together. I like the layers captured in the image. The dark tones in the sand lead my eye to the subtle shades in the water to the hint of light on the horizon with good detail in the sky. I like the fact that the photographer has captured separation of the two human elements and the ball, achieving a strong image.

6th Leucistic Piwakawaka by Jayne Francis

I wondered if this beautiful little bird might be presented this month. I have seen a lot of shots of it and I believe from the comments that he is very obliging and a bit of a show off. Perfectly captured by the photographer, using an excellent depth of field and even achieving a catch light in its eye. I would think this is a once-in-a lifetime shot - well done.

7th Deep in Thought by Leanne Silver

I felt the photographer had achieved an amazing image of this child. He is so deep in thought, with such an intense stare that I could not take my eyes from his eyes. Good choice of black and white, achieving no distractions, just drawing my eyes to his.

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8th Covid Kiss by Markham Mail APSNZ

The title resonates well in these uncertain times at the moment. I like the orange glow from the setting sun, which gives warmth to the image. The photographer has very cleverly captured a little heart in the middle of the two subjects under their chins, which I feel adds greatly to the story.

9th Lightning, Papamao Beach by Karl Tretheway LPSNZ

This is a once-in-a-lifetime dramatic shot. I love the moodiness of the storm clouds; it is well exposed and has good composition. I find the lights from the city give a sense of scale to the image. The detail in the sky makes me feel I want to be there under all those twinkling stars.

Abstract African Daisy by Nadine Campbell LNPSNZ

This image reminds me of the glass paperweights you can buy. I like the light and dark tones of the lavender that run throughout the subject, and the white centre immediately draws you in. I find the image artistic, creative and I love its sense of movement. It’s an image I can look at for a long time.

Entries for Round 5 close on 25 October

Kuran Yohannan - Silver awarded image in the Nature Category of the NZIPP 2020 Iris Awards.