MEETING NIGHT
Tuesday 7 July 2026
7.30pm
We meet at the Masonic Hall, 224 Maunu Road – west of Whangarei Hospital on the opposite side of the road. Plenty of parking.
New members are most welcome.
CLUB COMPETITIONS
Upload your images
by midnight on the due date.
The following representative images must be uploaded to the website by 2 June.
Tree/s
Portraiture Trophy
WORKSHOP NIGHT
Tuesday 16th June
Reflection and refraction – bending the light
7.30pm
Workshop nights are about trying new techniques so bring your camera.
The club holds monthly competitions to encourage members to use their cameras and be creative.
Here are some recent image entries which gained high points.
All images are copyright to their authors. Permission required for use.
Honours
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- Young Goat. Salon. HONOURS A stunning portrait of this young goat. The face is beautifully sharp, and the direct gaze creates an immediate connection with the viewer. The curly fleece is rendered with excellent detail, and the centred composition suits the subject perfectly. Depth of field is well handled, with the face, ears, and horns in crisp focus while the surrounding wool softens gently into the background. The balance and symmetry are spot on, and the subtle white vignette enhances the presentation without distraction. A delightful and very well executed animal portrait.
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- SALTy. Intermediate. HONOURS I am Immediately thinking wow. I can Appreciate the time you have put in to creating your image. You have the image filling the frame nicely. I think this is a standout image.
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- Jacobs Ladder. Salon. HONOURS This image brings back my memory of visiting this sculptor farm. With the clear blue sky your white subject really stands out. The sculptor is nicely placed with in the frame. The image is nice and sharp.
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- Making a Splash. Novice. HONOURS The splash is really inviting me into this image scene. In my case for this competition i would like to see the image cropped on the sides and up to just below the bottom of the jug. This would help keep the focus on the most interesting part of your image. I think this is a stunning image and i am happy to award you an Honours.
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- Pearly White. Salon. HONOURS I enjoy the story you have created here with the pearls and the oyster shell. I think the nice soft focus of the subject makes this image feel surreal. The background has a nice gentle blur, and with the small frame border helps to keep you engaged with the image.
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- White Queen. Salon. HONOURS The White Queen is inviting me into this scene of the chess board. The Queen has nice sharp focus while the rest of the board has a soft-focus look. The board is nicely placed which enables your eye to follow through the image.
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- 3 Flowers Reflecting. Salon. HONOURS. I am immediately drawn into this image and the execution of it. The black background allows for the flowers to stand out. They are nice and sharp even in their reflections.
