Club News
2019 Year End Function
Thursday, 12 December 2019 02:00
Most Improved photographer of the year – Paul ScherzerMost Entries for the year – Hein BeukesSenior Photographer of the year - Nobby ClarkeJunior Photographer of the year - Tanya van der WaltMost Salon Acceptances for the year - Hein BeukesMember of the year – Tanya van der WaltPhotograph of the year - Hein Beukes - Patiently Waiting
2018 Year End Function
Wednesday, 05 December 2018 13:31
Most Improved photographer of the year - Justin WhittakerMost Entries for the year - Nobby ClarkeSenior Photographer of the year - Nobby ClarkeJunior Photographer of the year - Isak HattinghMost Salon Acceptances for the year - Hein BeukuesMember of the year - Kobus MareePhotograph of the year - Hein Beukes - Light Flower
![Theme 1: Fuel Powered Sports - Nobby Clarke - Spraying [COM]|Theme 2: Self Portrait - Nobby Clarke - Sticking my neck out [COM]|Open Winner: Hein Beukes - Safe return [Gold]|Junior Winner: Richard Wentzel - Please start [Gold]](/media/k2/items/cache/220c08548cac211cc7db219bb52f46cf_L.jpg)
![Theme 1: Industrial Architecture - Justin Whittaker - Municipal Building [Gold]|Theme 2: Shadows - Nobby Clarke - Into the light [Gold]|Open Winner: Marissa van Schalkwyk - Waiting [Gold]|Junior Winner: Richard Wentzel - Flapping Hard [Gold]](/media/k2/items/cache/90701d02ae3da0e5a21abbd900c25748_L.jpg)
2017 Year End Function
Friday, 08 December 2017 02:00
Most Improved photographer of the year - Hein BeukesMost Entries for the year - Nobby ClarkeSenior Photographer of the year - Nobby ClarkeJunior Photographer of the year - Kwisun Jeong MaritzMost Salon Acceptances for the year - Kobus MareeMember of the year - Hein BeukesPhotograph of the year - Hein Beukes - Game Preparation
Mondi Schools Challenge 2017 Photos
Tuesday, 03 October 2017 02:00
Please click on the folder names below to view photos taken at the event: Start Activities General Route Water Tables Prize Giving
Awards from 2000 - 2015
Monday, 23 May 2016 02:00
Many of our members have received recognition and awards for their work. Some are listed in the table. Congratulations to ALL our members and their achievements all over the world!
Beachcombers KZN PSSA Inter Club Competition images (theme)
Wednesday, 18 May 2016 02:00
These are the Top Images selected to represent the Club in the current KZN PSSA Inter Club Competition THEME SECTION.Max 3 images per photographer. Images in no particular order.
Beachcombers KZN PSSA Inter Club Competition images (open)
Wednesday, 18 May 2016 02:00
These are the Top Images selected to represent the Club in the current KZN PSSA Inter Club Competition OPEN SECTION. Max 3 images per photographer. Images in no particular order.
Coke Competition
Thursday, 05 May 2016 02:00
For the May 2016 monthly entry we supplied club members with a plain bottle with a Coke logo on. The goal was for the photographer to take one photo in any way they imagine.Congratulations to Gerrit Dyman for taking both first and second places with his photos titled "Smoking Cola" and "Tiny Bubbles".
Beachcombers 10th Digital Salon 2015
Friday, 18 December 2015 02:00
Click here to view the slideshows of each category winners
2015 Year End Function
Friday, 04 December 2015 02:00
During the course of the year the Beachcombers Club members entered a combined total of 788 images for judging. This resulted is some stiff competition between the members.4 of our members entered the maximum amount of 44 images for the year, with Nobby Clarke taking the top spot based on points and was awarded “Most entries For the Year”Tracey Sadie has produced some great images this year and was awarded “Novice Photographer of the Year”.Brad Gray is one of the members that consistently enters High Quality images and as a result of his efforts was awarded “The Most Improved Photographer…
Tower Bridge Photo Edit Competition
Wednesday, 07 October 2015 02:00
We recently held a club competition. Provided were 5 images of the same subject, just shot with different exposures. What we wanted was a maximum of 2 images per photographer. Photographers decided on how many of the images they wanted to use to blend, paste, HDR or which exposure to process. Images judged by Hendrik Louw.
NSRI Boat Shoot Images
Saturday, 01 August 2015 02:00
Collection of images taken by members who attended the NSRI Boat Shoot on the 23rd May
Ngoya Landscape Outing
Wednesday, 17 June 2015 02:00
Date: 20th June 2015Leaving From North Coast 1stop South Engen Service Station on the N2 at 2pm SHARP. Bakkie or 4x4 will be able to handle the track.We will head South on the N2 and take the Mtunzini off ramp, Top of the off ramp turn RIGHT (Image 06) and head to the Garage. At Garage T Junction TURN LEFT (Image 07) onto the R102 heading SOUTH.Drive 5KM and take road to RIGHT (Image 08). Stay on this tar road all the way until you reach the track turnoff on your RIGHT. The Track TURN OFF will be just after you…
Club Outing: 23 May- NSRI Boat Shoot
Thursday, 21 May 2015 02:00
All looking good for the 23rd May and the NSRI Boat Shoot.Would like members who will be joining the shoot to please be at Navel Island at 3pm, want to go through what the boats will be doing and talk about some camera settings etc. We will be having an incoming tide so plenty of water for the boats to get in close. You can use various lens, boats will be presenting at various angles and distances throughout the shoot. Remember to dress warmly, expecting the wind to blow.
2014 Year End Function
Wednesday, 17 December 2014 02:00
The Beachcomber's Year End function was held at the NSRI on Tuesday, 2 December 2014 where the Club's performance and was growth was highlighted, special thanks were made and, most importantly, trophies were awarded...Highlights For 2013 one of our main goals was to get more members and for 2014 it was to increase the photo quality. Currently our membership stable (about 85 after it doubled in 2013). Salon participation: total number of acceptances went from 129 in 2013 to 307 for 2014 - without the last salon... We had 18 medals and 52 COMs so far! Judging changed in order…
Beachcombers Outing at Billy's Hill near Empangeni
Thursday, 04 September 2014 02:00
Gavin Fordham and his men with their flying machines entertained the Beachcombers on Billy's Hill for aerial photography practiceOn the 23rd August, 12 Beachcombers camera club members headed out to Billy's hill just outside Empangeni to take part in an aviation photo shoot.The weather was great, pity we had no clouds in the sky. We had a total of 6 aircraft that took part, a big THANK YOU to Stephen Lombard for arranging the flying side!!!Once we were all on top of the hill at around 3pm had a debrief of the afternoon events, and then it was off to find…
Beachcombers May Outing 2014
Monday, 02 June 2014 02:00
Daryl Visser & Hein Beukes Hosted a Monochrome Outing at Pelican Island.It was a gorgeous, warm and sunny winter's day, Pelican Island abundant with beachgoers. Fishermen, paddle boats, kiteboards and kids all having fun and at 2.30pm, along trundled a group armed with Camera Backpacks, cameras, lenses and tripods..... Definitely not the "Average Joe's" beach gear, but least Daryl's cooler-box made us look like we fitted in with the crowd!This month's outing was a 2 part event. The aim was that we all take similar photographs of the same subject and then following a talk and demonstration on post processing,…
Hein and the Harbour Boys - 23 January 2014
Friday, 24 January 2014 02:00
20+ people joined Hein Beukes at the Small Craft Horbour for a Twilight & Night photography session.The evening began with a beautiful sunset, for a moment we forgot that we were there to learn about night photography and everyone just clicked away, capturing the beautiful display of colours unfolding in front of our eyes.There was a quick sharing of information and general settings to be used as a baseline. All found their preferred angle and clicked away. The "Silver Sea" passenger ship provided some needed focus and formed the lead subject between the reflected lights.With some groans and pains, Graeme…
Year End Function 2013
Friday, 13 December 2013 02:00
The 2013 photo year was truly a highlight for me. It is so rewarding to look back at where we were, and where we are now a year later. I will never be able to mention everything but here goes. Hendrik Louw - Chairman.2013 HighlightsOur Membership Doubled the past year!We had very good talks, two training sessions, many practical's, various competitions... more than enough learning opportunities!PSSA National Congress was at St Lucia this year and what an opportunity to meet and learn from some of the best photographers in SA. 7 Beachcombers attended.KZN interclub photo circuit and AGM was attended by three of…