When photographers gather

Rustenburg – The Rustenburg Photographic Society held their annual general meeting on Saturday 25 June at Brauhaus Afrika.

Together they reflected on the past year where they shared their knowledge, inspired each other and learned from each other to grow their photography talents.

The new committee that will be taking over the reins was announced during the meeting.

• Chairman: Ronel Broderick 082 451 2999
• Vice chairman: Anje Smith 082 787 4897
• Secretary: Hannes van Jaarsveld
• Technical: Ilana Vrey
• Outings coordinator: Karen McCarthy
• Treasurer: Karen Schubach

This meeting was an opportunity for the talented photographers to be acknowledged for their skills. Simon Fletcher was named Photographer of the Year and Best Senior Photographer for his photo May I Join.

The Best Junior Photographer title went to Karen Schubach for her photo Contemplation.
Well done to the following photographers who also received accolades for their photo contributions:

Nature Junior:

• Honorary mention: Mom they are looking at me - Ilana Very
• First place: This is my better side - Hannes van Jaarsveld
• Second place: Visarend met prooi - Hannes van Jaarsveld
• Third place: Blackcollered Barbet at Home - Hannes van Jaarsveld

Nature Senior:

• Honorary mention: Hungry Ant - Gerrie Botha
• First place: May I join - Simon Fletcher
• Second place: Looking at Breakfast - Simon Fletcher
• Third place: Hungry Butterfly - Gerrie Botha

Open Colour Junior:

• Honorary mention: Last Rays - Karen Schubach
• First place: Let’s dance - Angelina van Rooyen
• Second place: Cool Calm and Collected - Hannes van Jaarsveld
• Third place: Old Keys - Hannes van Jaarsveld

Open Colour Senior:

• Honorary mention: Up in the Blues - Jacques McCarthy
• First place: Chanelle In Val - Simon Fletcher
• Second place: Lost - Simon Fletcher
• Third place: Final Pose - Karen McCarthy

Open Mono Junior:

• Honorary mention: Sparkle - Angelina van Rooyen
• Third place: Lost in time - Angelina van Rooyen
• Second place: My Studies - Angelina van Rooyen
• First place: Contemplation - Karen Schubach

Open Mono Senior:

• Honorary Mention: The Hat - Gerrie Botha
• First place: The Past - Anje Smith
• Second place: Old Park Station Reflection - Simon Fletcher
• Third place: Coffee - Anje Smith

For more information, contact club chairperson Ronel Broderick on 082 451 2999 or vice chairperson Anje Smith 082 787 4897.