THE DON ATTREE FOUNDER’S AWARD

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DON ATTREE

Don Attree was a founding life member of CCG. Passed away in June 2005. Without Don’s organisational skills, drive, determination and sheer love of photography Caloundra Camera Group would not exist. Don initiated the original meeting to form a photographic group in Caloundra in January 1997 and due to his efforts 21 members formed Caloundra Camera Group with Don as the first President. Under his guidance we commenced photographic outings and arranged guest speakers. He guided us through the maze of exhibiting and opened our eyes to the appreciation of images.Our Newsletter was born with Don who remained editor until the end of 1999. He remained on the executive committee for a number of years once again taking the mantle of President in 2000, and was granted Life Membership in 2001.

In Don’s own words – “…I have taken some time to reflect on events in my life and on the significance of the people and things which are closest to me. I have no hesitation in saying that of course my family is of the greatest significance, followed by friends, some old, some relatively new, not all, but mostly acquired through our sharing of the wonderful hobby of photography.”

THE DON ATTREE FOUNDER’S AWARD – “NATURE”

Rules and Procedures

  • The trophy is an annual set subject
  • It is open to all grades
  • It is a DPI only competition
  • Images may be colour or greyscale monochrome. Any form of infrared image is not allowed
  • Members may enter a maximum of one entry

Set Subject Definition – NATURE

Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology, in such a fashion that a well-informed person will be able to identify the subject material and certify its honest presentation.

The story telling value of a photograph must be weighted more than the pictorial quality while maintaining high technical quality.Human elements shall not be present, except where those human elements are integral parts of the nature story such as nature subjects, like barn owls or storks, adapted to an environment modified by humans, or where human elements are in situations depicting natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves.

Scientific bands, tags or radio collars on wild animals are permissible. Photographs of human created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feralanimals, domestic animals, or mounted specimens are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement.

No techniques that add, relocate, replace, or remove pictorial elements except by cropping are permitted. Techniques that enhance the presentation of the photograph without changing the nature story or the pictorial content, or without altering the content of the original scene, are permitted including HDR, focus stacking and dodging/burning. Techniques that remove elements added by camera such as dust spots, digital noise, and film scratches are allowed. Stitched images are not permitted. All allowed adjustments must appear natural. Colour images can be converted to greyscale monochrome. Infrared images, either direct-captures or derivations, are not allowed.

Images entered in Nature section meeting the Nature Photography definition above can have landscapes, geological formations, weather phenomena, and extant organisms as the primary subject matter. This includes images taken with the subjects in controlled situations, such as zoos, game farms, botanical gardens, aquariums and any enclosure where the subjects are totally dependent upon man for food.

REVISED RULES PROPOSED FOR 2024 COMPETITION

The following is a précis of the Australian Photographic Society Definition for Nature Photography, which are set out at THIS LINK and form the basis of this competition. Please familiarise yourself with the complete version before entering this competition.

Nature photography records all branches of natural history except anthropology and archaeology. This includes all aspects of the physical world, both animate and inanimate, that have not been made or modified by humans.

  • Nature images must convey the truth of the scene that was photographed. A well-informed person should be able to identify the subject of the image and be satisfied that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical practices have been used to control the subject or capture the image. Images that directly or indirectly show any human activity that threatens the life or welfare of a living organism are not allowed.
  • The most important part of a Nature image is the nature story it tells. High technical standards are expected and the image must look natural.
  • Objects created by humans, and evidence of human activity, are allowed in Nature images only when they are a necessary part of the Nature story.
  • Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domesticated animals, human-created hybrid animals and mounted or preserved zoological specimens are not allowed.
  • Images taken with subjects under controlled conditions, such as zoos, are allowed.
  • Controlling live subjects by chilling, anaesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement for the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.

DON ATTREE FOUNDER’S AWARD WINNERS

First Awarded 2005

YEARWINNERIMAGE NAME
2005Anne-Louise HeywoodCrystal Gem
2006Robyn VerdelSwamp Bird
2007Anne-Louise HeywoodStar Struck
2008Graham HeywoodPlaytime
2009Wendy GeddesSpringbok
2010Bob GowGreen Tree Python
2011Wendy GeddesOsprey With Afternoon Catch
2012Daryl JamesBokeh Spider
2013Trevor PedlerDinner is Served
2014David BryanHarlequin Bug with Eggs
2015David BryanPalm Pit Viper
2016David BryanSabrewing 8
2017Lorraine BraceFood
2018Rhonda ReynoldsBlue Shell
2019Bill EwenEgret Breeding Plumage
2020Mike WestSorry Mum
2021Annette ScottSpringtime on K’gari
2022Ty FoxPraying for Change
2023David BryanSilvereye with redberry