Eager photographers scoop up awards

The proficient members of east Auckland’s Howick Photographic Society have gathered to rejoice their work at their current 69^th Annual Prize Giving and Christmas celebration.

The group says it was a beautiful night celebrating a 2025 12 months filled with creativity, studying, and friendship.

As at all times, the evening featured its two prestigious end-of-year competitions, for Best Print of the Year and Best Digital Image of the Year, each of which had been judged by PSNZ common Bruce Burgess.

The award for Print of the Year went to Andrew Cornwall for a shocking macro picture of two dragonflies, whereas Shona Kebble gained Digital Image of the Year along with her stunning motion shot of a white heron chook.

Kebble’s picture was additionally named total Champion Image of the Year.

A very touching second got here with the presentation of a brand-new award, the Greg Scheurich Trophy for the Best Bird Photo of the Year.

It went to Heather Arthur for a lovely photograph of a kereru.

Scheurich’s daughter Rachel introduced the trophy on behalf of his household, in reminiscence of her father, who handed away final 12 months.

The group says it additionally loved a number of audio-visual displays from the nationwide Jack Sprosen Memorial Trophy competitors.

“Congratulations to Sheryl Williams for profitable a Gold Medal, Bruce Burgess for profitable a Bronze Medal and to Bob McCree for gaining an Acceptance – no small achievement!

“More than 40 awards had been introduced throughout our six graded and particular competitions, recognising excellent work from members all through 2025.

“The night wrapped up with Christmas festivities and naturally, a go to from Santa, who handed out presents to everybody.

“Over 45 members joined in-person and an identical quantity tuned in by way of Zoom, making it one other vigorous and well-attended event.

“The Society continues to thrive, with membership numbers now within the eighties and nonetheless rising robust.

“This 12 months marks our 70^th anniversary – an unbelievable milestone for certainly one of New Zealand’s most energetic and welcoming pictures golf equipment.

“The Society is taking a break over Christmas and January, and we’ll be again in motion on the primary Monday of February, 2026.

“If you’re interested in joining or learning more, we’d love to hear from you”

People can discover out extra on-line at www.howickphotographicsociety.org.nz.