Panning is a technique used to convey a message of speed. Panning doesn’t just show movement; it also requires camera movement in the form of tracking.

Intentional camera movement (ICM) is a technique used to create blurry photos that tell a subtle expressionistic story. It’s all about playing with your camera and having fun.

There have been many questions about AI and photography competitions in general, and some of those questions have come to me about judging in SAPF member clubs.

Black and white photography is the art of using tones of grey that range from black to white. An excellent black and white photo ‘pops’.

Many of our wildlife species are under threat through bad behaviour and the loss of habitat. The SAPF believes that we, as a community, can make a difference and be a positive example of best practice.

The role of the landscape photographer is to find the natural beauty of our world and then arrange the elements in pleasing ways. The landscape photographer has been compared to the landscape gardener, taking the raw elements provided by nature and arranging these elements in ordered and compelling ways.

This will be my last report, as I am not running for Management Committee membership or the Presidency at this AGM. I have enjoyed my especially engaging 2 ½ years on the MC, first as Secretary to Ross Pollock, then Grant Petras, and for the past year as President.

There are two extremes of photography in our world today. On the one hand, there is the mobile phone snapper who records everything they do, see or eat, including the ubiquitous selfie.