All Scholars/Students (up to 19 Years) may enter this competition which is running with the PSSA Youth Website Competition.
The categories are Open Colour, Open Monochrome, Nature, Photojournalism. Cell Open Colour and Cell Monochrome.
A total of 5 images which includes the 1 image for the PSSA Youth Website Competition may be entered per month.
All individual youth members may enter 1 image per set category.
The 2 categories are – Set Subject and Cell phone Set Subject
The images will be judged and monthly winners will be announced.
The competition uses the PhotoVaultOnline.com online entry system.
Type the address http://www.photovaultonline.com in your browser and log in
or register if you are not already a user.
Go to “My Club” and proceed to “Join a club”. Scroll down to “Schools-Youth Photographers” and click on “Request Join”.
Once you are accepted you can enter the monthly competition as follows:
• Go to “My Club” and proceed to “My Club Entries”.
• When the Event screen appear got to the Action with the closing date of the month you want to enter.
• Click on “Enter Here” Proceed and upload your images for the competition.
The competition can only be entered via Photovault.
If you don’t have an account in Photovault you can register and upload the images there.
There are PDF Tutorials on “Opening and registering a Photovault account”, “Uploading and entering of images for competitions” and “How to resize the images” available. To get these free tutorials, please send me an email request.
I can be contacted here or on my mobile (078 863 9184)
Phillip De Lange
APSSA, DPSSA(Vers), DPSSA(Cls), AFIAP
PSSA Director: Youth Division
The SET THEMES for each month, with closing dates on the 20th of each Month are as follow:
January – Anything LIQUID/Enigiets VLOEIBAAR
Dit sluit enige vorm van enigiets wat kan vloei bv Water, verf, sap, ens. This includes anything that is liquid i.e., Water, paint, Juice etc.
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 Januarie 2023
February – STEPS/TRAPPE
Come show us how you view the beauty of steps. Hoe sien jy die mooi in trappe.
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 Februarie 2023
March – SELFIE
Your best selfie of yourself helping someone. Jou beste selfie van waar jy iemand help
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 Maart 2023
April – SPORT
Any sport including physical hobbies – it must be outdoors. Enige sport insluitende aktiewe stokperdjies.
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 april 2023
May – SCAPES
Any land, sea, urban. etc Scape. Enige land, see, of Stad toneel.
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 Mei 2023
June – AUTUMN COLOURS/HERFS KLEURE
Show us your best of Autumn – be it one leaf or many. We want to see the colours of the season. Skryf jou beste van Herfs in – al is dit net een blaar of baie. Ons wil die kleure van die seisoen sien. Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 Junie 2023
July – FIRE and ICE
This theme may include both or just one of the elements. Hierdie tema kan beide of net een van die elemente insluit.
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 Julie 2023
Augustus – FRUIT/VRUGTE
Fruit in any form as long as we can identify it as a fruit. Vrugte in enige vorm, maar ons moet dit kan identifiseer as n vrug.
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 Augustus 2023
September – FORMS IN NATURE/VORMS IN DIE NATUUR
Here we are looking for circles, triangles and squares in Nature. It can be in composition or plainly visible by view. We want to see at least one of the forms in the image. Ons kyk hier na die driehoeke, sirkels en vierkante in die natuur. Dit kan in die komposisie voorkom of net duidelik sigbaar wees in die natuur. Ons wil ten minste een vorm in die foto idebtifiseer.
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 September 2023
October – An unusual/’n Ongewone POV
Enige foto waar die POV van ‘n ander posisie is. Maw geen foto’s wat staande geneem is nie. Die foto moet uit ’n ongewone hoek bv laag onder na bo of van bo-af geneem wees. Any image taken from an unusual POV. Not the normal type of image. I.e. from down below or high up.
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 Oktober 2023
November – LIGHT/LIG
Show us an image taken with the use of natural lighting, or with the use of a light source, e.g. torch, candle, etc. (no studio lights). Kom wys ons ’n foto wat geneem is met die gebruik van natuurlike of ’n ander lig medium, bv flitslig, kers. ens. (Geen Studio ligte nie)
Sluitingsdatum: 23h59 op 20 November 2023
OVERALL WINNER FOR 2024
Apaloosa by Lizhan Ruschenbaum from Schools – Bellville HS
CATEGORY WINNERS FOR 2024
NOVEMBER WINNERS
Open Colour
The cafe under the trees by Kelsey Benjamin from Aristea Fotoklub
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OCTOBER WINNERS
Open Colour
Valedictory” by Lwandle Vanqa from Queens College
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Nature
“Besige by” by Johane Hattingh from Aristea Fotoklub
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Open Monochrome
“Steps of Silence” byDanica Del Rio Maree from Zwarrie Fotografieklub
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Cell Set Subject
” Power web” by Martin Walters from Club PSSA
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Photojournalism
“Hockey” by Chloe Sarikaki from HS Charlie Hofmeyr
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Set Subject
“The Gherkin” by Ané Sauer from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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SEPTEMBER WINNERS
Open Colour
“We can never have enough of nature” by Gawie Van Vuuren from Hermies Photography Club
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Cell Set Subject
“Mirrored Splendor” by Danica Del Rio Maree from Zwarrie Fotografieklub
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AUGUST WINNERS
Open Colour
“Tankwa drips” deur Rachel Waller van Christelike Privaatskool Malmesbury
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Nature
“Gentle Giant gathering” by Gustav Groenewald from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Open Monochrome
“Fighter” by Sofia Van Der Merwe from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Cell Set Subject
“Strawberry Fusion” by Danica Del Rio Maree from Zwarrie Fotografieklub
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Photojournalism
“Volg die bal” by Chloe Sarikaki from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Set Subject
“Apple twirl” by Jani van der Merwe from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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JULY WINNERS
Open Colour
Tourist attraction – Liza Du Toit – Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Nature
Iced protea – Jani van der Merwe – Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Open Monochrome
Clock of dOrsay – Ane Sauer – Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Cell Set Subject
Embers on edge – Danica Del Rio Maree – Zwarries Photography Club
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Photojournalism
Straat vermaak – Jani van der Merwe – Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Digital Camera
Elements – Soyama November – Queenstown College Boys High School
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JUNE WINNERS
Open Colour
One way down – Lwandisenkosi Mkandla – Queens College
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Nature
Far in the distance – Amy-lee Clayton – Aristea Fotoklub
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Open Monochrome
Last sunbeams – Sofia Van Der Merwe – Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Cell Set Subject
Rustic radiance – Danica Del Rio Maree – Zwarries Photography Club
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Photojournalism
Jump high – Margot Scheepers – Hermies Photography Club
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MAY WINNERS
Open Colour
Back to your roots – Liza Du Toit – Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Nature
Fine Petals – Jeanine du Rand – Centurion Camera Club
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Open Monochrome
The sad face – Angel Beziek – Aristea Fotoklub
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Cell Set Subject
Vurige horison – Karlien Venter – Christelike Privaatskool Malmesbury
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Photojournalism
Leading the Race – Jeanine du Rand – Centurion Camera Club
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Set Theme Photo
Rietvlei Eiland by Jeanine du Rand from Centurion Camera Club
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APRIL WINNERS
Open Colour
“Jump 1” by Martin Walters from Hoërskool Garsfontein
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Nature
“Little Brown Job” by HJ Coetzer from Zwarrie Fotografieklub
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Open Monochrome
“Victorious” by Leupa Moeketsi from Queenstown College
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Cell Set Subject
“Play the game” by Isabel Nel from Hermies Photography Club
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Photojournalism
“Short corner attempt” by HJ Coetzer from Zwarrie Fotografieklub
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MARCH WINNERS
Open Colour
“Apaloosa” by Lizhan Ruschenbaum from Schools – Bellvile Hoërskool
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Nature
“flower droplet” by Amy-lee Clayton from Schools – Aristea Fotoklub
Open Monochrome
“out for a walk” by Raidon Myburg from Schools – Aristea Fotoklub
Cell Set Subject
“Job done and dusted” by Mincke Lottering from Schools – Christelike Privaatskool Malmesbury
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Photojournalism
“giving it my all” by Michael Lindemann from Schools – Aristea Fotoklub
FEBRUARY WINNERS
Open Monochrome
“Gymnast Back Bend” by Jeanine du Rand from Centurion Camera Club
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Nature
“Green Mamba” by Stefan Botha from Schools – Hermies Photography Club
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Open Colour
“Steps to safety” by Karlien Venter from Schools – Christelike Privaatskool Malmesbury
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Photojournalism
“Up for air” by Anjani Kara from Schools – Charlie Hofmeyr HS
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Cell Set Subject
“Spiral trappe” by Martin Walters from Schools – HS Garsfontein
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Set Subject
“Before AND After work…” by Mine Prodehl from Schools – Hermies Photography Club
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JANUARY WINNERS
Photojournalism
“Street Play” by Charl Conradie from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
Ek is in Charlie Hofmeyr en is tans in Graad 11
Hierdie foto is geneem op die St. Charles Bridge wat die twee kante van Prague in Czech Republic verbind. Die foto is geneem laat middag terwyl die son besig was on te sak. Hierdie is net een voorbeeld van straat opvoerders wat ons gesien het want daar was vele ander gewees wat die atmosfeer op die brug geskep het. Eers het ek net n video met my foon geneem van die opvoerders en nie gedink dit maak n foto nie maar toe besluit ek ek neem sommer n foto met my kamera en kyk wat gebeur. Ek dink hierdie foto vertel n storie en het dieper betekenis. Vir my beeld dit uit hoe die wyses en gryses ons kan vermaak en ons aandag kan aftrek van die besige wêreld waar ons soms sukkel om die mooi in die alledaagse lewe te sien.
Make: CanonModel: Canon EOS R8
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.1 (Macintosh)
Date Taken: 2023-12-20 16:16:58
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec
F Number: f/4.5
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 200
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No flash
Open Monochrome
“Monochrome trees” by Christelle Engelbrecht from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
Ek is in Hoërskool Charlie Hofmeyr en is tans in Graad 9
Ek het die foto geneem, want die bome laat dit lyk asof die persoon op n pad is na ‘n woud. Ek het die foto op Ouplaas, in die Witzenberg vallei, geneem tydens my heel eerste fotografie werkswinkel.
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Software:
Date Taken: 2014-01-01 03:58:44
Exposure Time: 1/125 sec
F Number: f/4.5
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 200
Exposure Program:
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No flash, compulsory
Focal Length: 8.45 mm
Lens model: 35mm Equivalent
Cell Set Subject
“The way to the ocean” by Jaco Winterbach from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
Ek is in HS Charlie Hofmeyr en is tans in Graad 12
Ek het op die strand gestap oppad huis toe toe ek op die mooi van die see af gekom het.
Ek het die skoonheid van ons see en ons omgewing af geneem om vir die mense te wys in watter mooi land ons bly.
Dit is in Langebaan en dit was n mooi oomblik van die see wat ek wou afneem om te onthou
Make: Samsung
Model: SM-G990E
Software: Adobe Lightroom 9.0.1 (Android)
Date Taken: 2023-12-14 19:45:45
Exposure Time: 1/470 sec
F Number: f/1.8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 50
Exposure Program: Normal
Metering Mode: Center weighted average.
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No flash
Focal Length: 5.4 mm
Lens model: 35mm Equivalent: 26 mm
Open Colour
“Silo palace” by Sofia Van Der Merwe from Charlie Hofmeyr HS
Ek is in Charlie Hofmeyr en is tans in Graad 10.
Ons het vakansie gehou in Kaapstad en die Zeitz Museum gaan besoek. Dit is ‘n ongelooflike gebou wat eers silos vir graan was. Ek het die foto vasgevang van die hele prentjie net voordat ons moes gaan. Dit het als so mooi vasgevang en min editing was nodig.
Make: Apple
Model: iPhone 15 Pro
Software: Adobe Lightroom 9.1.0 (iOS)
Date Taken: 2024-01-09 15:00:45
Exposure Time: 1/120 sec
F Number: f/2.2
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 100
Exposure Program: Normal
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Bias: -1.3 EV
Flash: No flash,compulsory
Focal Length: 2.22 mm
35mm Equivalent: 14 mm
Lens Model: back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2
Set Subject
“Honey” by Stefan Botha from Hermies Photography Club
Ek is in Hermanus Hoërskool en is tans in Graad 10
Die foto het ek baie oor gedink ek wou eers iets met water af neem en n long exposure doen maar dit het nie uitgewerk nie toe besluit ek en my ma om dit te probeer.
Ons het Eet lepels aan kerse vas gemaak as n “tripod” en beliging van bo voorsien terwyl ons heuning laat drip het.
Die foto bestaan uit heuining, leupels, ringlights sowell as n tripod en die wit agtergrond. Dit is geneem in n studio omgewing.
Nadat ons probeer long exposures neem van water het ek gedink aan baie goeie inspirasie wat ons juffrou vir ons gegee het asgevolg daarvan het ek besluit om dit te agtervolg.
Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Software: Digital Photo Professional
Date Taken: 2024-01-20 06:14:14
Exposure Time: 1/80 sec
F Number: f/2.8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 100
Exposure Program: Shutter priority
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No flash,compulsory
Focal Length: 70 mm
35mm Equivalent:
Lens Model: EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Nature
“Katvoet” by Rian Engelbrecht from LS Koue Bokkeveld
Ek is in Laerskool Koue Bokkeveld en is tans in Graad 6.
Ons was Desember 2023 vir ’n paar dae in Kgalagadi Oorgrens Park vir ’n WARM vakansie. Ons het een middag uitgery om te kyk of ons diere kry en kom toe af op ’n leeu mannetjie en sy wyfie wat teen die pad lê en slaap in bykans 40 grade celcius. Hierdie is die leeuwyfie se voete. Sy het die hele tyd doodstil gelê, selfs toe ons veilig langs haar verbygery het.
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Software:
Date Taken: 2024-01-03 18:43:22
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec
F Number: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 400
Exposure Program:
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No flash,compulsory
Focal Length: 75.81 mm
Lens model 35mm Equivalent
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