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Competition 6 - Negative Space and Open

24 Oct 2024 ·James Troi

Competition 6 - Negative Space and Open

Oh Lord Hear Our Prayer ©Leo Loque

Competition results for our sixth and last round of competition for 2024 - "Negative Space" and Open. Our judge for this competition was Mark Bloothoofd.

Thanks to all members who entered this round of competition.

For the purposes of this competition the set subject of "Negative Space" was defined as:

Negative space is a key concept in photography that involves the use of empty or open space around the subject of an image. Negative space is not just about what is absent in a photo; it's about using that absence to enhance the overall composition and storytelling of the image.

A Grade Set Subject - Print - Negative Space

Place Title Maker
1stOh Lord Hear Our PrayerLeo Loque
2ndYea Tree HillWade Buchan
3rdSeed Head*Neil Anderson
HCStealthPhil Taylor
HCEarly Morning Kite SurfIan Gofton

* Neil let us in on his secret on this image, it was actually captured using a scanner. The parts placed on the scanning bed and black card placed over them to cut out ambient light, then scanned. Quite an innovating approach.

B Grade Set Subject - Print - Negative Space

Place Title Maker
1stRed Boat DreamingTracey Noonan
2ndHeading HomeGraham Rogers
3rdDunesGayle Tout

A Grade - Print - Open

Place Title Maker
1stThe ThinkerRobyn Singleton
2ndHigh StickPhil Taylor
3rdFrench FelicityWade Buchan
HCNorthern LightsNeil Anderson

B Grade- Print - Open

Place Title Maker
1stRacingCas Bukor
2ndWhisky Beach BouldersTracey Noonan
3rdAfrican PelicanGayle Tout


A Grade - Digital - Set Subject - Negative Space

Place Title Maker
1stAntelopeMonique Whear
2ndRainbow TwirlKathryn Hocking
3rdReady to PounceWade Buchan
HCAmbitionLeo Loque
HCArthritisNeil Anderson

B Grade - Digital - Set Subject - Negative Space

Place Title Maker
1stLet There Be LightTracey Noonan
2ndSunset Stand-up PaddleGrace Sobania
3rdSeal RockTania Chalmers
HCOne Tree HillMargaret Turner
HCDawn FishingRobyn Bartlett
HCLost SwimmerCarol Gurney

A Grade - Digital - Open

Place Title Maker
1stThe BoxerPhil Taylor
2ndCoconut HeatMonique Whear
3rdScentsationalRobyn Singleton
HCLake Camp ReflectionsAllan Williams
HCErmo PortraitWade Buchan

B Grade - Digital - Open

Place Title Maker
1stBird-eye View of the Whitehaven BeachGrace Sobania
2ndSilhouette SwimmersRobyn Bartlett
3rdA Williamstown Icon at DawnCas Bukor
HCEarly Morning at InverlochMargaret Turner
HCDeadvlei DunesGayle Tout

As we no longer advise scores we will only be presenting the award winners. We do still receive scores from the judge so if you would like your score please contact Tania, our competition steward via competitions@williamstowncameraclub.com.au and she will let you know.