There have been many questions about AI and photography competitions in general, and some of those questions have come to me about judging in SAPF member clubs.
Read MoreBlack and white photography is the art of using tones of grey that range from black to white. An excellent black and white photo ‘pops’.
Read MoreMany of our wildlife species are under threat through bad behaviour and the loss of habitat. The SAPF believes that we, as a community, can make a difference and be a positive example of best practice.
Read MoreThe role of the landscape photographer is to find the natural beauty of our world and then arrange the elements in pleasing ways. The landscape photographer has been compared to the landscape gardener, taking the raw elements provided by nature and arranging these elements in ordered and compelling ways.
Read MoreThis will be my last report, as I am not running for Management Committee membership or the Presidency at this AGM. I have enjoyed my especially engaging 2 ½ years on the MC, first as Secretary to Ross Pollock, then Grant Petras, and for the past year as President.
Read MoreThe SAPF AGM - March.
Several MC Members, including me, are standing down at this AGM. David Shetliffe, who has been Senior Vice President, will be standing for election as President, and I congratulate him on this decision and thank him for his support.
Read MoreThere are two extremes of photography in our world today. On the one hand, there is the mobile phone snapper who records everything they do, see or eat, including the ubiquitous selfie.
Read MoreCongratulations to all the winners and those who gained acceptances. The catalogue has been sent to all entrants, as well as being posted on the SAPF website.
Read MoreIn his address to the gathering at the Gala opening of the 60th Annual Exhibition, our patron, John Hodgson OAM, EFIAP/b, AV-EFIAP, FAPS, AV-MAPS, ESFIAP, SAPS, Hon. FAPS, reflected upon his experience of the transition from film to digital technology.
Read MoreThis is the fourth consecutive year in which APS has won the 4 Nations inter-Society Competition. APS members’ images were outstanding.
Read MoreIf imagination is that special ability of the mind to be intelligent, ingenious, and inventive, then I submit that a competent and highly regarded photographer should use their imagination purposefully, passionately, and powerfully but in an appropriate and, indeed, lawful way.
Read MoreWelcome to Winter 2023 and my first newsletter as President. A very special thank you to those members of the Management Committee who will continue in their positions for the remainder of this SAPF year.
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