Judge: Paul Robinson

Set Subject EDI

Intermediate: Belinda Kerr – Campbells Soup Cans

Advanced: Tim Keane – Flower Thrower

Open EDI

Intermediate: Ingrid Makowski – Mt Hotham March Fly

Advanced: Vicki Moritz – Attention Tram

Open Print

Intermediate: Stef Wendler-Canning – Hydrangea No 8

Advanced: Russell Lucas – Yachts In the Bohinj Mist

Set Subject definition:

Recreate a well-known artwork such as a painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, art gallery installation, etc. Title of the artwork to be provided in the image title. Painting examples include Modernism, Realism, Impressionism, Cubism etc. No editing restrictions.

Congratulations to our members who had images selected for entry into the 2026 VAPS Interclub competition. We came 5th in prints with 235 points, and 13th in EDI with 220 points.

These are some of our higher scoring entries:

All of our entries can be viewed in our print and EDI galleries.

Judge: Ian Rolfe

Set Subject EDI

Intermediate: Alan Scott – Beach Sunrise

Advanced: Jenny Adams – Little Beach

Open EDI

Intermediate: Fiona Jones – Middle stump

Advanced: Alan Bennett – On your marks get set go

Open Print

Intermediate: Stef Wendler-Canning – Hydrangea in black and white

Advanced: Vira Vujovich – Surreal

Set Subject definition:

A panoramic image has a wide format – its ratio width:height must be at least 2:1. This can be achieved by stitching images, or cropping an image. Landscape images celebrate the beauty of the natural environment, showcasing the spaces and scenery of the natural world. Images may include animals, people or manmade elements, provided the primary emphasis is on natural scenery. The image must look natural although elements can be composited to add to the story.

Judge: Robyn Campbell

Set Subject EDI

Intermediate: Fiona Jones – The stirrups and saddles

Advanced: Geoff Shaw – A box full of memories

Open EDI

Intermediate: Michael Silverstein – Ancona in the morning

Advanced: Dianne Doughty – Sunset at Mornington

Open Print

Intermediate: Greg Doughty – Mountian High in India

Advanced: Jenny Adams – Naarm Textile Collective

Set Subject definition:

Explore remnants of the past.

Judge: John Chapman

Set Subject EDI

Intermediate: Alan Scott – Hanging Umbrellas

Advanced: Marlene Chaitra – Golden lights

Open EDI

Intermediate: Ross Eddington – Basketball Ballerina

Advanced: Geoff Shaw – Red shutters

Open Print

Intermediate: Alan Mackinlay – Trina 13

Advanced: Jenny Hartman – Blue trees

Set Subject definition:

This incorporates a repeating shape, pattern, object, colour etc.

Judge: Craig Wetjen

Set Subject EDI

Intermediate: Joanne Rowley – Modern Tradition

Advanced: Stephen Jude – Just out walking

Open EDI

Intermediate: Ross Eddington – Just Lion around

Advanced: Jill Shaw – Decimated

Open Print

Intermediate: Joanne Rowley – East Asiatic Company

Advanced: Alan Bennett – Osprey lookout

Set Subject definition:

This Is a non-formalized genre of photography that features subjects in candid situations within public places such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions and other associated settings. Images can often be ironic or emotionally detached from subject matter, focusing instead on a particular context or detail. Framing and timing are key aspects of the craft, with the aim of creating images at a decisive or poignant moment. (APJA)

Judge: Christopher Ian

Set Subject EDI

Intermediate: Ian Coombs – Orange Temple

Advanced: Paul Spence – Whitewash Wall Morocco

Open EDI

Intermediate: Greg Doughty – JUST LAYING BACK

Advanced: Alan Bennett – Swallow this and youre welcome

Open Print

Intermediate: Lyndel Holt – Busselton Jetty

Advanced: Jill Shaw – Puffin 2

Set Subject definition:

Create an image in which most of the elements of the composition are of the same, or similar, colour. The primary challenge is in seeing, composing, and capturing such a composition. Compositions involving objects or shapes that are black, white or a shade of grey are allowed (these are considered as colours for this competition). Image processing is allowed, provided it does not involve compositing, introducing textures, changing colours, or converting images to monochrome.

End of year competitions

Judges: David Bignell and Pam Morris

Best Print

1st – Dianne Doughty – DUSK AT MORNINGTON
2nd – Vira Vujovich – Beauty
3rd – Vicki Moritz – Claret Ash botanical
HM – Dianne Doughty – RACE DAY MORNINGTON
HM – John Crawford – Water Lily Pod on Pond
HM – Vicki Moritz – Lake Nillahcootie layers

Best Colour EDI

1st – Vicki Moritz – Icy Lake Georgina
2nd – Jenny Adams – Cheeky Little Choir
3rd – Kerry McFarlane – Wash Down
HM – Jenny Sui – Juicy snack for king fisher
HM – Kerry McFarlane – To The Limit

Best Monochrome EDI

1st – Geoff Shaw – Look deep deep into my eyes
2nd – Sim Chong – Gobi Mongol
3rd – Angela McLeod – Six
HM – Dianne Doughty – BLACK COCKATOO
HM – Tim Keane – Soft Encounters

Best Creative EDI

1st – Marie Shaw – Field of flowers
2nd – Dianne Doughty – LAKESIDE
3rd – Kerry McFarlane – Creature by the Creek
HM – Vicki Moritz – Marysville Botanicals2
HM – Tim Keane – Dahlia Burst

Aggregate awards

Open Print – Advanced

1st – Vicki Moritz – 25 points
2nd – Stephen Jude – 18 points
3rd – Dianne Doughty – 15 points
3rd – Russell Lucas – 14 points
3rd – Stephen Edmonds – 15 points

Open Print – Intermediate

1st – Jenny Adams – 25 points
2nd – Colleen Singleton – 12 points
2nd – Lyndel Holt – 12 points

Set Subject EDI – Advanced

1st – Jenny Hartman – 18 points
2nd – Jen Fawkes – 15 points
2nd – Stephen Edmonds – 15 points

Set Subject EDI – Intermediate

1st – Jenny Adams – 22 points
2nd – Jim Thorne – 14 points
2nd – Lyndel Holt – 14 points

Open EDI – Advanced

1st – Felix Shparberg – 21 points
2nd – John Morter – 18 points
3rd – Dianne Doughty – 16 points

Open EDI – Intermediate

1st – Jenny Adams – 23 points
2nd – Fiona Jones – 19 points
3rd – Phillip Harris – 16 points

Top Scorer (across all sections and groups)

Jenny Adams – 70 points

President’s trophy

Jenny Hartman – Flight from Hell

Felix Shparberg – Depature