Glenda Guy, Allora Advertiser

Allora Photography Group met in Allora on Wednesday 12th, 7pm to have their February topic photos, Repetition, judged by PSQ Judge, John Stewart. Our members found they needed to look outside the usual for this subject, but the results have been most effective.

This is our first year of being grouped into Grades using the Rubric Scale which is a nationally recognised standard of photography grading and judging. Grade A, the more experienced photographers, have their photographs judged on the highest standard in all aspects of photography, so gaining an Honour is a great achievement.

Grade B photographs are judged less strictly but still within the criteria of technical standards.

Lisa Robinson earned high praise and an Honour for her photo “Snake”. This is an original and striking image using the snake’s scales as repetition as well as its coils. The point of focus was well chosen and lighting and bokeh very effective.

Also gaining an Honour was Mike Ashley with his entry “Theatre Stairway”. This shot was well spotted and well composed with strong repetitive lines in the stairs and pillars with the posters also repetitive. The golden colour gives the image a glamorous feel.

Andrew Buckley made the most of the Christmas break, “Trucks on Holidays” with this line up of a well known carrier which certainly meets the criteria of repetition. The tree helping to fill in an empty space in the sky adds to the impact and fills the frame. The security fence was unfortunately in the way of a more diagonal shot which would have pleased the Judge.

We have several interesting excursions planned over the coming weeks. If you would like to be a member of the Allora Photography Group and join us in learning a new skill or boost an existing skill we would love to hear from you by contacting Michael Campbell on alloraphotographygroup4362@gmail.com or 0427 521 159.

This article appeared in the Allora Advertiser, 26 March 2025.