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A picture of a girl flying between two enormous balls on an inflatable playground has won first prize in the Summer Fun Photo Competition, sponsored by Mahurangi Matters and The Camera Shop in Warkworth.
The winning photograph was taken on a mobile phone by Jason Furniss, of Kaipara Flats, and features his daughter Olivia, 5.
Judges Ian Macdonald and Tony Enderby commended the photograph for the immediate impression of a girl flying through the air at speed yet, on second glance, the picture teased the viewer with the suggestion that she may be suspended on the hook of a crane in the background.
In addition, the photograph demonstrated good composition with the rounded orange balls echoed by the rounded tree on the right.
Second place: A hilarious collapse. Photo, Katherine Norman
Second prize went to Katherine Norman, of Matakana, for a black and white picture of children collapsing in delight while attempting to balance on top of each other.
Judges commended the photographer for having enough gumption to take the picture of the collapse and the ensuing hilarity – far more interesting than the children achieving their goal.
Judges added that there was a lot of fun in the picture “which is what it is all about”.
Third place: Fun in the pool. Photo, Katherine Norman
Katherine also won third prize for a picture of children swimming.
Judges said the picture appeared posed but was difficult to get right given the fluid situation.
They further commended the picture for its technical execution, particularly in getting the lighting right.
Cows check out what’s for lunch. Photo, Debbie Martin
Biking in the forest. Photo, Marty Swift
Missed catch. Photo, Katherine Norman
The judges highly commended three further photographs. A pair of motorcyclists in a forest taken by Marty Swift of Warkworth; three cows investigating people’s belongings on a beach, taken by Debbie Martin of Matakana; and a child missing a catch in a ball game – another picture taken by Katherine Norman.
Overall, there were more than 100 entries in the competition.
Judges were especially pleased to see some good action photography among the entries – a tough thing to get right as photographers often fail to respond until the moment has passed.
Jason Furniss wins a Nikon Keymission 360 camera and Katherine Norman wins a 20x30inch photo canvas and 100 photo prints for her winning entries.
