Palm-lined Arrival
Palm-lined Arrival

© Eward Grobler

Junior image of the month

 

Looking out
Looking out

© Phil Sturgess

Best set subject

Salt Abstract
Salt Abstract

© David Wilson

Senior  winner and Image of the month

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2025 Programme

January  No official club meeting
February5Club evening at 19:00. This will be a Teams online session.
Judges: Chris and Muriel Joubert from Randburg
Set subject: Yellow
March5AGM and Club evening at 19:00. This will be a physical meeting at the church.
Judges: Christo Giliomee from Paarl and Tafelberg
Set subject: In flight
April2Club evening at 19:00
Judge: Rachel Gemmell from Helderberg
Set subject: Legs
May717:30 Guidelines on wildlife photography competitions by Christo Giliomee. R200 pp, Students R50.
Club evening at 19:00
Judges: Phil Sturgess, Daniel Reddie and Luke Horsten
Set subject: Movement
31Macro photography workshop = Fully subscribed
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
June4Club evening at 19:00 – virtual meeting
Judge: Hanli Smit from Edenvale
Set subject: A monochrome portrait
June 7-16FynArts exhibition
https://hermanusfynarts.co.za
June 27-28Seascapes workshop in Hermanus
July2Club evening at 19:00 – virtual meeting
Judges: Paul Rixom from George
Set subject: Shapes
16Camera Café at 18:00 in the Etienne Rousseau Hall, Senior Center, Hermanus NG Kerk
August8Club evening at 18:00
Judge: Kim Stevens from Cape Town
Set subject: Cityscape at night
11-152025 PSSA National Congress in Struisbaai, Overstrand
https://pssa.co.za/2025-pssa-national-congress/
September3Club evening at 19:00
Judges: Internal panel
Set subject: Fire
October1Club evening at 19:00
Judge: Charmaine Joubert from PE
Set subject: Bokeh
November5Club evening at 19:00
Judges:
Set subject: Dust
December3Club evening at 19:00
Judges:
Set subject: Geometry

Club news

What's happening
How to Fry an Egg

How to Fry an Egg

A Photographic Exhibition by the Hermanus Photographic Society Presented as part of the FynArts Festival Date: 6 – 16 June 2025 Hours: Daily, 10:00 –... Read more "How to Fry an Egg"
Learning from other photographers

Learning from other photographers

Members of the Hermanus Photographic Society joined locals from Stanford at the Betrag Gallery on Wednesday 15 January, to hear two photographers outline their perspectives as part... Read more "Learning from other photographers"
Insight into the world of publishing wildlife imagery

Insight into the world of publishing wildlife imagery

The guest speakers at the club meeting on 6 November were Roger and Pat de la Harpe from African Imagery. They eloquently showed members their process... Read more "Insight into the world of publishing wildlife imagery"
Hermanus club’s got talent

Hermanus club’s got talent

Juniors shine after we gained 20 new members Read more "Hermanus club’s got talent"

Application for Membership

If you are interested in joining the club, please contact one of our committee members, send us an email or complete the membership application form.

Annual membership fees are renewable in January. New members joining after January will pay a pro-rata fee.

Prospective members can attend two meetings before formally joining. Membership is subject to approval by the HPS Committee.

Membership fees for 2025

CoupleR500
SingleR375
Social member onlyR210
R200
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Our Pixels and Perspectives gallery captivates visitors

From the start, a close-up image of a cheetah lapping up water was a clear favourite of visitors at this year’s FynArts exhibition. The image ‘Intimate drink’ by Luke Horsten received 34 votes. In second place was another nature image ‘The buffalo and the bird’ by Judes Armstrong with a score of 31 closely followed by a portrait ‘Reminiscing’ by Fielies de Kock with 30 likes.

The club’s exhibition aptly titled Pixels and Perspectives was held from 7 to 17 June 2024 at the Herman Swart Hall in the Hermanus Dutch Reformed Church. The showcase featured 41 images from 13 club members. The printing was done by Lawrance Brennon, while Zelda Calitz from Frames4Africa did the mounting. The Hermies Photo Club had 15 of their images on display. Throughout the 10-day event, over 500 individuals attended, and 188 (38%) of them voted for their top three favourite images. This exhibition serves as a fantastic platform to highlight the club’s talent and that of the learners at Hermanus High School. More images will be exhibited at the Municipal Auditorium at the Kalfiefees in August 2024.

The Favourites

Intimate Drink © Luke Horsten
The buffalo and the bird © Judes Armstrong
Reminiscing © Fielies de Kock
Tasting the tortoise © Carina de Klerk
In the spotlight © Marié Botes
Challenging the elements © Charles Naudé
Dead tree shadows © Phil Sturgess
Day break waves © Phil Sturgess
Overberg geometry © Phil Sturgess
Damara Dik Dik © Luke Horsten
The Passageway Balboa Park © David Wilson
Candyfloss sunset © Judy Armstrong
RankingImage titlePhotographervotes received
1Intimate drinkLuke Horsten34
2The buffalo and the birdJudy Armstrong31
3ReminiscingFielies de Kock30
4Tasting the tortoiseCarina de Klerk26
5In the spotlightMarié Botes24
6Challenging the elementsCharles Naudé23
6Dead tree shadowsPhil Sturgess23
7Day break wavesPhil Sturgess22
7Overberg geometryPhil Sturgess22
8Damara Dik-DikLuke Horsten21
8The passageway Balboa ParkDavid Wilson21
9Candyfloss sunsetJudy Armstrong20
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Meetings News

President’s report presented at the 2024 annual general meeting

Reflecting on 2023 it has certainly been a good year. The Hermanus Photographic Society (HPS) has bounced back from a period of decline brought on by the impact of Covid and dwindling membership. The strong growth in members and images submitted monthly was underscored by many positive interactions at the club.