Geoffrey C. Wood Portfolio
Seddon Shield Photographic Competition 2019
Dear All,
I have thoroughly enjoyed the images entered for the Seddon Shield, well done on producing such lovely Photographic Portfolios. The fundamental criteria for the sets was to, ‘evaluate competence and diversity of skill and expertise’.
It is important to evaluate the criteria when entering images into a contest. Some portfolios excelled on the competence and expertise aspects, but fell short in diversity. Based on the competence, I have awarded the sets with an award you are familiar with and I am pleased to say that all portfolios were accepted based on the criteria. The highest awarded were then evaluated for their application to the diversity criteria. I have given a short comment for each of you, offering a touch of insight into my thought process.
Yours faithfully,
Phil Yeo
First Place
Set 6 Iain Galloway
An enjoyable collection of images, offering insight into the Photographer’s competence and artistic eye. There is a good balance of in camera and post-production techniques on display. As with all other sets, some images were stronger than others, but the overall standard here was strong and supportive in demonstration of a diverse set of skills and expertise. My favourite image is the multiple exposure, ‘Coffee Roaster’. Congratulations
Second Place
Set 17 Alison Meier
This was a very strong set showing a diverse photographic ability and with good quality throughout. I particularly enjoyed the consistent artistic eye being explored here. In particular the colour treatment in the still-life, the poignant portrait and the wonderfully comedic mannequin. Great Work.
Third Place
Set 5 Ruedi Mosimann
A lovely demonstration of this photographers skillset and eye for a good composition. Each image has received excellent treatment and the set has a playful nature. My particular favourite is the beautiful landscape, Crack of the Dusk. Excellent.
Accepted Sets:
John Morrison Enjoyable images. Search for interesting light!Accepted
Heather Knapp Great feel for light. Composition of the Sedimentary rocks let collection down.Accepted
Joy Brehaut Well done. Be careful with colours. The sharpness of herons is quite distracting.Accepted
Gary Stowell Good diversity. A little more interest needed in individual images.Accepted
Roger Thwaites Some standout images, particularly the ripples.Accepted
Helen Howie Great variety.Accepted
Lloyd Neal Enjoyable collection.Accepted
Jan Baily Well done. Be careful with colour treatment.Accepted
Lester Parkes Strong portfolio.Accepted
Merit:
Cushla Moorhead A strong set. Well done. Varied with some definite standout images.Merit
Barry Doig Wonderful diversity. Some powerful images. Exercise care with making the constructed believable.Merit
Bron McKenzie Good range of skill. A little more interest needed in some images.Merit
Nola Neal A love the rising sun image.Merit
Heather Parkes Strong portfolio.Merit
Denise Manning A bold set. A style is emerging well done. Dominated by post processing here however.Merit
Margaret Harris Stunning Fruit, Flowers and Abstract.Merit
Irene Callaghan Wonderful collection. Great diversity. Particularly enjoy the curves.Merit
Andy Rae Strong set. Be careful with colour treatment.Merit
Jean Willis Good variety. A little more cropping could enhance some images.Merit
Terry Bruning Nice set. A touch more variety would have helped.Merit
Robyn Carter Bold images. Exercise care with (bright) colour treatment. Be subtle with effects- keep experimenting Merit
Ann Knipe A good Collection.Merit
Honours:
Richard Bamfield A very strong set. Just missing the breadth of skill of some others.Hons
Roger Ball Four excellent images. Perhaps an angle change to add interest in Powhiri & River.Hons
Gaile Douglas A strong Portfolio. A touch more care with the exposure of images required.Hons
Ruedi Mosimann Third Place. Well done. Hons 3
Alison Meier Second Place. Well done. Hons 2
Iain Galloway Top Spot. Well done. Hons 1 Winner- Geoffrey C. Wood Portfolio Trophy