2010 METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS
During the past year a modest number of 15 photos have been entered into our competition. We thank all those who have submitted their images. The judges were Kim Dirks and Robert McDavitt from our Auckland committee and Cindy Schleier and Marianne Bosman of Boat Books.
The theme was sky colour and indeed there was a variety of colourful skies presented, so that the judges needed three joint and huddled side discussions before reaching a consensus. The winning photos were displayed at the Extreme Weather 2011 Conference at Te Papa last week.
On behalf of the Meteorological Society, I'd like to thank all those who willingly shared their time and effort in support of this competition; this includes those who sent in entries, and the judges who gave their time voluntarily. Also, hearty 'CONGRATULATIONS' to the winners.
FIRST PRIZE - an 8 gig memory chip plus a free annual subscription to Met Society |
Churton Park Hills January 2007 - Peter Fisher. |
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The judges considered this as a photo that could be treated as a work of art. The use of telephoto lens to capture hill lines as layers, combined with the wait for an appropriately golden hazy day, combined with the quizzical single sheep; collectively produce a photo that stands out more than most. Congratulations Peter. |
SECOND PRIZE - a 4 gig memory chip plus a free annual subscription to Met Society |
Te Horo 4 March 2009 - Neil Gordon |
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The judges were impressed with the graduation for red to blue offered by this retreating cloud deck, and also the subtle 'yin-yang' of juxtaposing breezes. Neil also submitted a couple more photos into this competition which somehow got overlooked. |
THIRD PRIZE - a 2 gig memory chip plus a free annual subscription to Met Society |
Paraparaumu Beach - October 2009 - Sue Holliday |
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Facing the iconic Kapiti Island, this image shows the western sky side-lit by the last red rays of a setting sun, reflected on the sea. The altocumulus cloud shows corrugations of a wind flow over an upstream mountain chain, possibly the Richmond ranges. |
Bob McDavitt, for Met Society
2010 PHOTO COMPETITION RULES
SNAP WHAT YOU SEE. THEME is Sky Colour
Entry is open to
all individuals resident in NZ (but not the photo judging committee or their
immediate family). Note date and place of the image.
The deadline for entries
is 31 Dec 2010. There is no entry fee. No more than ten entries accepted
per entrant.
Image Content
Image must be a true reproduction of what the viewer could see in a single frame and not blended, merged, modified or enhanced in any way. Cropping is allowed. If any identifiable people appear in the photos their written permission to submit must be included. Nothing illegal. In return for entering your image for consideration, Met Society reserves the right to put your image (adequately acknowledged) on the its web sites and newsletter.. All other rights remain with the contributor.
Judging And Prizes
No more than one prize per entrant. First Prize is an 8 gig memory chip plus a years free subscription to Met Society ( total value ~ $110).
Second Prize is a 4 gig memory chip plus a years free subscription to Met Society (total value ~ $75).
Third prize is a 2 gig memory chip plus a years free subscription to Met Society (total value ~$55).
Images will be voted on by a panel of judges consisting of our photo subcommittee plus
an independent expert with a professional eye.
Winners are to be
announced at the Met Society Conference and our web sites in Feb 2011 and
also in our newsletter in March 2011.
2008 PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS
The Winning Entries For The 2008 Competition Were:
First Prize: Free Subscription for three years. |
Second Prize: Free Subscription for two years. |
Third Prize: Free Subscription for one year. |
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