'Life in the Bay' Photography Competition 2022 - RESULTS
Thank you to all who submitted photos in this year's competition. The quality was high and the judging was not easy! Below are the judges selections for winning categories in the competition, including second runner up prizes.
Best under 15’s image: “Some ghosts at the boat sheds" by Isabella Macdonald
The judges liked this image for its originality and wit. The ghosts don‘t seem out of place in front of the boat sheds but one’s interest is raised by their presence—what are the ghosts doing there?
The judges considered all the technical elements of the photo have been well-handled.
The judges liked this image for its originality and wit. The ghosts don‘t seem out of place in front of the boat sheds but one’s interest is raised by their presence—what are the ghosts doing there?
The judges considered all the technical elements of the photo have been well-handled.
Best representation of a theme: “Rocks in the storm” for the Landscape theme by Christoph Kraus
The judges liked the wonderful light captured by the photographer, and how it has illuminated the rocks along a diagonal line, starting from the lower left side of the image and rising to the top right area of the image. The judges appreciated that the light lit up the highlight in the spray at the top of the image but there is enough brightness below that area to bring the viewer’s eye back to the rocks in the centre of the image.
The judges also acknowledged the effort made to select a slow shutter speed to show movement in the sea and, thereby add energy, drama and interest to the photograph. The judges agreed that all the technical aspects of the photo, including, the exposure and cropping were well attended to.
The judges liked the wonderful light captured by the photographer, and how it has illuminated the rocks along a diagonal line, starting from the lower left side of the image and rising to the top right area of the image. The judges appreciated that the light lit up the highlight in the spray at the top of the image but there is enough brightness below that area to bring the viewer’s eye back to the rocks in the centre of the image.
The judges also acknowledged the effort made to select a slow shutter speed to show movement in the sea and, thereby add energy, drama and interest to the photograph. The judges agreed that all the technical aspects of the photo, including, the exposure and cropping were well attended to.
Best photo, and "peoples choice" award: “Kia mau ki to Ukaipo” by Tahiti Akavi
This is a wonderful image which stood out from other photographs in the competition. The image shows a brother and sister performing a hongi, a special practice in Māori culture. The siblings are treating the event with sincerity and the gravity of the event is reflected by the muted colours of the image.
The image displays a high level of technical ability. All the hair is very sharp and the exposure has been well handled so that the sky has not burnt out to a distracting pure white.
A beautiful moment on the beach!
This is a wonderful image which stood out from other photographs in the competition. The image shows a brother and sister performing a hongi, a special practice in Māori culture. The siblings are treating the event with sincerity and the gravity of the event is reflected by the muted colours of the image.
The image displays a high level of technical ability. All the hair is very sharp and the exposure has been well handled so that the sky has not burnt out to a distracting pure white.
A beautiful moment on the beach!
Runners Up
Jeff and Anna would like to make special 'Runner Up' mention of the photos below. Each photographer below recieves a $25 t bay cafe voucher.
Photographer: Simon Collins. We love how the photo captures the action in coming back into the beach through the waves, sailors in their element manoeving the boat in, with the wave splash dramatically in focus against the background. This is a true Titahi Bay shot with the Titahi Bay name on the boat clear and the Tino Rangatiratanga flag on the boatshed in the background
Photographer: Breannah Moore. Butterfly Alley is known to locals in Titahi Bay, and this photo captures the essence beautifully.
Photographer: Cami Barrett (U-15). We were made aware of the mahi involved in producing this photo, a self portrait enterprisingly shot on a makeshift tripod using self timer to capture the image. We are impressed with the result from the work that has gone in to creating the photo, with Mana island in the background.
Photographer: Christine Jacobson. This is a great photo with the waves and spray sharply focussed with the surfer on the waves, shot on a zoom lens.
Photographer: Zak Read. Around this time of year these rainbows occur in Titahi Bay, and what better unicorn to allude to as in Marie, one of the Titahi Bay community's most strident supporters and warriors for just causes.
Photographer: Cristoph Kraus. This photo embodies "a picture speaks a thousand words" with this topographical aspect of Titahi Bay beach. From the pattern of surf and dotted surfers, the rocky shore, to the layout of the boadsheds, surf club, houses on the hill and horizon, this photo speaks about Titahi Bay to those that know it well and other viewers alike.
Photographer: Tio Leota. The boatsheds at Titahi Bay are iconic and much photographed, but we appreciate this different angle, reflecting colours and well composed, an aspect not often seen.
Judges Profiles
Jeff Goldsbury : Co Owner of t bay cafe and keen photographer.
Jeff has been a keen photographer for over 30 years, beginning experimenting with his Dad's film Minolta 700X in his teens, going on to gain bursary photography, and spending hours and days in the darkroom inhaling chemicals and watching images come to life under a red light before digital cameras were even invented. Jeff continued photography as a side project throughout his life, interested mainly in people and portraiture but sometimes moneytising as a side project with weddings and event photography before kids, life, jobs, reality and running a business got in the way. Jeff continues his passion now with a Canon 70D and various lenses and equipment.
Anna Doyle : Co-owner of t bay cafe and keen photographer.
Anna has always had a keen interest in and an eye for photography, having travelled all over the world lugging her SLR with her and capturing stunning photos before smartphones were invented. While in South America, Anna had a placement in Peru teaching local students the art of photography including composition, depth of field, lighting, technical aspects of shutter speed and everything else. Anna worked with a charity on a program to develop students skills to create greeting cards from their own work for sale and raise funds for charitable projects in the local community.
Special Guest Judge: Roger Hayman, fine art photographer
Roger Hayman is a seasoned fine arts photographer, having worked and exhibited widely in New Zealand over the last 50 years. Roger has immense technical and creative know how and understands the concepts and art of photography intimately.
Jeff has been a keen photographer for over 30 years, beginning experimenting with his Dad's film Minolta 700X in his teens, going on to gain bursary photography, and spending hours and days in the darkroom inhaling chemicals and watching images come to life under a red light before digital cameras were even invented. Jeff continued photography as a side project throughout his life, interested mainly in people and portraiture but sometimes moneytising as a side project with weddings and event photography before kids, life, jobs, reality and running a business got in the way. Jeff continues his passion now with a Canon 70D and various lenses and equipment.
Anna Doyle : Co-owner of t bay cafe and keen photographer.
Anna has always had a keen interest in and an eye for photography, having travelled all over the world lugging her SLR with her and capturing stunning photos before smartphones were invented. While in South America, Anna had a placement in Peru teaching local students the art of photography including composition, depth of field, lighting, technical aspects of shutter speed and everything else. Anna worked with a charity on a program to develop students skills to create greeting cards from their own work for sale and raise funds for charitable projects in the local community.
Special Guest Judge: Roger Hayman, fine art photographer
Roger Hayman is a seasoned fine arts photographer, having worked and exhibited widely in New Zealand over the last 50 years. Roger has immense technical and creative know how and understands the concepts and art of photography intimately.
'Life in the Bay' Photography Competition 2022 - Finalists
List of finalists for 2022 t bay cafe 'Life in the Bay' photo comp. This year we had over 160 entries made and 29 entries were shortlisted for this years prizes.
Please note all photos are copyright and belong to the photographers credited below. Photos may not be copied, downloaded or otherwise obtained or used without the photographer's consent. If you would like to inquire about using or purchasing any of the below photos please contact us and we can put you in touch with the photographer to discuss!
Please note all photos are copyright and belong to the photographers credited below. Photos may not be copied, downloaded or otherwise obtained or used without the photographer's consent. If you would like to inquire about using or purchasing any of the below photos please contact us and we can put you in touch with the photographer to discuss!
Michelle Ablett -
Theme : Beach Life -
Taken down at the beach one summer's night, looking out to the south island and the edge of mana island poking in. A lucky snap
Jo Wright -
Theme : Beach Life -
Relaxing in the waters of the bay looking
towards the boatsheds.
Cami Barrett - U15 -
Theme : Beach Life -
My selfie at the beach
Jodine Waghorn -
Theme : Landscape -
our sweet little puppy Honey in her favourite
place in the world Titahi bay beach
Ngaio Rei (Under 15) -
Theme : Beach Life -
Taken on a walk up whitireia with my mum
Rosanna Hedges -
Theme : Landscape -
This Sunset is taken with my Nikon V1 from my house in Titahi Bay looking out to Komanga point .
Jude Pointon -
Theme : Beach Life -
TITLE: Beachy Busy
Northern end of Titahi Bay Beach
September 25th
Karl McDowell -
Theme : Beach Life -
Diving in the sunset up the coast a bit
near little Titai
Agnes Widfeldt -
Theme : Landscape -
A flaming good evening.
Catherine Ure -
Theme : Culture -
Te Tino Rangatiratanga juxtaposed against the elements that are reflected in its design.
Isabella Macdonald (Under 15) - Theme : Beach Life -
Some ghosts at the boat sheds.
Christoph Kraus -
Theme : Landscape -
Rocks in the storm - seen from Stuart Park at sunset
Christoph Kraus -
Theme : Landscape -
Titahi Bay from above
Breannah Moore -
Theme : Out and About -
The wonders of being a 3 year old. Admiring all
the little details we miss as adults.
This is my son enjoying nature's beauty on our
walk down the butterfly alley in Titahi Bay.
Olly Weir -
Theme : Landscape -
Evening bike ride....
Agnes Widfeldt -
Theme : Landscape -
A flaming good evening.
Zak Read -
Theme : Home Life -
I thought this pic was amazing, taken from
my back yard looking towards a big southerly
storm about to hit. Most people who are local know this house and more importantly the
lovely, hard working, loyal lady that owns it.
Marie. She is a bay icon and is passionate
about "The Bay". She's the pot of Gold at the
End of this rainbow.
Christine Jacobson
Theme : Beach Life -
A surfer about to can out after a ride on great surf at the end of a day in the middle of winter. The golden sunlight shone through the breaking wave, illuminating the water
Simon Collins
Theme : Beach Life -
Taking on the rough with the smooth. An evening practice of the Titahi Bay surf rescue boats in front of the iconic beach huts. I was impressed how quickly and smoothly the crew cut through the rough waves.
Poppy Albertson (Under 15) -
Theme : Beach Life -
Poppy took this photo of her sister showing
her Karate Kenpo schools
Jonathan R Seaton -
Theme : Culture -
Waiting for Quiz Night. Reflected in the window
of The Mariner, a man, holding a coffee from
t bay cafe leans against the bakery opposite, framed by the tree.
Cruz Read (Under 15) -
Theme: Home Life -
This is my home most days.
Jess Jenkins -
Theme : People -
Peter McGregor sees a tractor on the beach
Tahiti Akavi -
Theme : Culture -
Kia mau ki to Ukaipo - Don't forget your roots
Tio Leota -
Theme : Beach Life -
Summer feels in the Bay
Allan Bennie -
Theme : Landscape -
Girl on Titahi Bay beach
Sonja Abrams -
Theme : Beach Life -
Good vibes happen on the tides.
Lisa Birt -
Theme : Out and About -
Our week at home with covid in April 2022, lots of time to explore the beautiful surrounding and isolated areas with our dogs and toddler in tow.
Tio Leota -
Theme : Beach Life -
Reflecting how colourful the Bay is