CAPA Competitions

We see competition as a way to improve individual photography and, hopefully, have fun.  Member selections are the result of club member voting and the selected images are then entered into the final competitions. Click on the images to view them in full screen.

March 2024: CAPA Colour

There are four categories for this competition – Landscape, Man-made Structures & Objects, Nature & Wildlife and Persons.

Cynthia Hamilton – Garden Light – Score 23.5/30

Angelina Brooymans – Guacamole Time – Score 22.0/30

Catherine Suttill – Home – Score 22.5/30

Dave Whiting – Graffiti Alley – Score 21.5/30

Bonnie Pryce – Patchwork in Gold – Score 22.5/30

Isobel Lamarche – Holiday Train Exploding in Colour – Score 21.5/30

KPAC Total Score: 133.5 (Winner 143) – Placed 25th out of 45 clubs.

November 2023: CAPA Black & White

Images must be in black and white and in one of the following themes: architecture, dilapidated, landscape and persons.

Klaus Hamilton – Lines of Parliament – Score 22.0/30

Isobel Lamarche – Bailey – Score 22.0/30

Dave Whiting – Reading on the Job – Score 21.5/30

Cynthia Hamilton – Framing the Flag – Score 21.5/30

Bonnie Pryce – Looking to the Future – Score 22.0/30

Kasandra Mathieson – Happy Hat Reflections – Score 20.5/30

KPAC Total Score: 129.5 (Winner 143) – Placed 36th out of 50 clubs.

March 2023: CAPA Fall/Winter

This competition has a wide scope of themes including Cold, Active Seniors, Culinary, Nature/Wildlife and Hand of Man.

Cynthia Hamilton – Conducting the Weather – Score 23.0/30

Lyn Riley – Prairie Weathered – Score 22.0/30

Isobel Lamarche – Form of an Olympian – Score 24.0/30

Linda Williams – The Coyote Stare – Score 22.5/30

Don Garrish – New Years Morning Glory – Score 23.5/30

Klaus Hamilton – Winter Dining – Score 24.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 139.0 (Winner 146.5) – Placed 12th out of 40 clubs.

April 2022: CAPA Canada: My Country

For this competition, we are seeking your best images which symbolize our unique Canadian identity and the beauty of our country.

Norm Dougan – Canadian Winter Day – Score 26.0/30

Angelina Brooymans – Icy Athabasca River – Score 22.0/30

Barb Klie – Laser Focused – Score Score 24.0/30

Don Garrish – Remember – Score 22.0/30

Ken Gray – Red Sand Island – Score 23.0/30

Brian Mitchell – Canada Day in Weststyde – Score 21.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 138.0 (Winner 146.5) – Placed 8th out of 44 clubs.

CAPA 2022 – CURVES AND LINES

Lines and curves have a significant compositional role that focuses the viewer’s attention on some part of the image and influences the interpretation of the image. Lines and curves can also add a sense of movement.
For this competition, we are seeking images that contain lines and/or curves that capture our attention and enhances our appreciation of your submitted image.

Rob Stenner – Undulating Desert Curves – Score 24.0/30

Dave Whiting – TRU Library – Score 21.5/30

Ken Gray – Stare at Stair – Score 23.0/30

Norm Dougan – Natures Lines- Score 21.0/30

Bonnie Pryce – Getting Through 2021 – Score 23.0/30

Angelina Brooymans Paganinis Sonata – Score 23.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 135.5 (Winner 152.5) – Placed 15th out of 45 clubs.

CAPA 2021 – FALL OPEN

Open Theme – Images submitted into this competition can come from a wide range of topics. For this competition, photographers are encouraged to submit their best artistic or documentary images that express their interests and passions in photography.

Wyanne Chase – Snowfall Dancer – Score 24.0/30

Frank Dwyer – – Score 25.0/30

Barb Klie – – Score Score 22.0/30

Angelina Brooymans – – Score 24.0/30

Isobel Lamarche – – Score 21.0/30

Cynthia Hamilton – – Score 21.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 137.0 (Winner 146.0) – Placed 16th out of 53 clubs.

 CAPA 2021 – Nature

For this year, we are combining our Nature and Wildlife competitions by creating five separate themes: Botanical, Insects, Reptiles & Amphibians, Landscape, Nature, Wildlife.

Robert Nowland – Yum Delicious – Score 20.0/30

Bonnie Pryce – The Protector – Score 25.0/30

Robert Stenner – Damselfly at Rest – Score 21.5/30

Isobel Lamarche – Waiting Patiently for Lunch – Score 22.0/30

Bryan Hunt – Mom and Chick Swimming – Score 21.5/30

Norm Dougan – Dancing Sharptail – Score 25.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 135.0 (Winner 146.0) – Placed 15th out of 44 clubs.

CAPA 2020 – Canada: MY COUNTRY

For this competition, CAPA is looking for our best images which symbolize our unique Canadian identity and natural beauty of our country.

Robert Stenner – Sunrise at Fisgard Lighthouse – Score 24.0/30

Linda Williams – Skating the Rideau Canal – Score 20.0/30

Isobel Lamarche – coyote Stare – Score 23.0/30

Cynthia Hamilton – Help Coming – Score 20.0/30

Norm Dougan – Canada Largest Owl – Score 23.5/30

Robert Nowland – Lone Survivor – Score 22.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 132.5 (Winner 149.5) – Placed 20th out of 35 clubs.

CAPA 2020 MONOCHROME

A black and white work fitting from the very dark grey (black) to the very clear grey (white) is a monochrome work with the various shades of grey. A black and white work toned entirely in a single colour will remain a monochrome work able to stand in the black and white category. On the other hand a black and white work modified by a partial toning or by the addition of one colour becomes a colour work (polychrome) to stand in the colour category.

Norm Dougan – Dancing Sharptail Grouse- Score 26.0/30

Robert Stenner – Snowy Trees – Score 23.0/30

Brian Mitchell – Cautious Lion Cub – Score 26.0/30

Ken Gray – Twin Lens Twinned – Score 23.0/30

Dave Whiting – Scaled Quail – Score 23.0/30

Don Garrish – WWII Reflection – Score 21.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 142.0 (Winner 152.2) – Placed 14th out of 52 clubs.

CAPA 2019 FALL OPEN

For this competition, photographers are encouraged to submit their best artistic or documentary images that express their interests and passions in photography.

Norm Dougan – Under Attack – Score 23.0/30

Klaus Hamilton – Valley of Angels Landing – Score 22.5/30

Dave Whiting – Team Roping – Score 22.0/30

Cynthia Hamilton – Messa Arch Morning – Score 22.0/30

Chris Steeves – Last Light – Score 23.0/30

Robert Nowland = Mount Norquay Banff Alberta – Score 21.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 133.5 (Winner 152.5) – Placed 31st out of 45 clubs.

CAPA 2019 Nature/Wildlife

For this year, CAPA combined their Nature and Wildlife competitions by creating four separate themes: Botanical, Landscape, Nature, Wildlife.

Chris Steeves – Fall in the River Canyon – Score 26.0/30

Frank Dwyer – Mariposa Allure – Score 22.5/30

Norm Dougan – Western Tanager – Score 23.5/30

Terry Conroy – Where is Lunch – Score 21.0/30

Brian Mitchell – Young Cheetah on the Lookout – Score 23.0/30

Barb Klie – Hidden in Fall Colours – Score 20.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 136.0 (Winner 154.0) – Placed 22nd out of 43 clubs.

CAPA 2019 Canada: My Country

For this year, CAPA combined their Nature and Wildlife competitions by creating four separate themes: Botanical, Landscape, Nature, Wildlife.

Klaus Hamilton – Flying Along the Coast – Score 25.0/30

Linda Williams – Helmcken Falls Winter Wonder – Score 22.5/30

Barb Klie – Winter Trail – Score 24.0/30

Sigi White – Rocky Mt Sunset – Score 19.5/30

Wyanne Chase – Proud Moose – Score 24.0/30

Robert Nowland – Parading the Colours – Score 19.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 134.0 (Winner 162.5) – Placed 34th out of 38 clubs.

CAPA 2019 Portrait

A portrait image will primarily contain the likeness of a person(s) in which the facial expression is predominant but can be extended to include the entire body and the background. The object of the portrait is to capture the person’s personality and mood as the focal point or as a component of moment in time. The image can be posed, candid or environmental. Street photography image is considered environmental.

Wyanne Chase – Out of Shadows – Score 23.5/30

Frank Dwyer – Summer Yummy – Score 21.5/30

Barb Klie – Deep in Thought – Score 22.5/30

Angelina Brooymans – Robert – Score 21.5/30

Isobel Lamarche – Wide Eyed With Wonder – Score 22.0/30

Cynthia Hamilton – Im Watching You – Score 21.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 132.0 (Winner 146.0) – Placed 26th out of 32 clubs.

CAPA 2019 Monochrome

A black and white work fitting from the very dark grey (black) to the very clear grey (white) is a monochrome work with the various shades of grey. A black and white work toned entirely in a single colour will remain a monochrome work able to stand in the black and white category. On the other hand a black and white work modified by a partial toning or by the addition of one colour becomes a colour work (polychrome) to stand in the colour category. 

Angelina Brooymans – Ooh Aah Point – Score 20.5/30

Norm Dougan – Cheeky – Score 23.5/30

Bryan Hunt – See the Light – Score 18.5/30

Terry Conroy – Emerald Lake – Score 23.5/30

Doug Clemis – Maui Wowie – Score 22.5/30

Isobel Lamarche -Guard Dog – Score 22.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 130.5 (Winner 151.0) – Placed 32nd out of 42 clubs.

CAPA 2018 Spring Open

A variety of subject matter is accepted including abstracts. The photographer can make enhancements in the camera as well as modifications and enhancements using digital imaging software to improve the overall presentation of the original captured image.

Frank Dwyer – Frangipani Blossom – Score 20.5/30

Rick Jubinville – Gerbera – Score 22.0/30

Derek Simpkins – Roger Enjoys His Tulips – Score 21.0/30

Terry Conroy – On The Hunt – Score 23.5/30

Robert Nowland – Quiet Flight – Score 21.0/30

Norm Dougan – Morning Challenge – Score 25.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 133.0 (Winner 148.5) – Placed 22nd out of 37 clubs.

CAPA 2018 Altered Reality

A variety of subject matter is accepted including abstracts. The photographer can make enhancements in the camera as well as modifications and enhancements using digital imaging software to improve the overall presentation of the original captured image.

Norm Dougan – Dragon Slayer – Score 21.0/30

Isobel Lamarche – Behind The Fence – Score 18.5/30

Frank Dwyer – Venetian Dawn – Score 18.5/30

Robert Nowland – Blue Damsels – Score 17.5/30

Katerine Kore – Selva – Score 20.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 95.5 (Winner 131.5) – Placed 25th out of 28 clubs.

CAPA 2018 Black and White

Black and White photography is where the image produced has a single hue rather than recording the colours. This includes all forms of black and white photography which contains tones of grey ranging from pure black to pure white. 

Chris Steeves – Blacksmith – Score 22.0/30

Derek Simpkins – Metal Camp Salute Guide – Score 23.0/30

Angelina Brooymans – Drumheller – Score 22.0/30

Linda Williams – Road to Stormy Skies – Score 20.5/30

Barb Klie – Light Up The Night – Score 22.0/30

Norm Dougan – Twilight Encounter – Score 25.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 134.5 (Winner 148.5) – Tied 15th place out of 37 clubs.

CAPA 2017 Nature

Nature Photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology. The image can include landscapes, geologic formations, weather phenomena, and extant organisms as the primary subject matter.  

Mary Madden – Score 24.5/30

Barb Klie – Score 22.0/30

Norm Dougan – Score 24.5/30

Rober Nowland – Score 22.0/30

Dolina Moon – Score 24.0/30

George Wycherley – Score 22.5/30

KPAC Total Score: 139.5 (Winner 150.5) – Placed 14th out of 35 clubs.

CAPA 2017 Macro

Capture a close-up image with a Macro 1:1 lens.

Ken Gray – Canadian Coin – Score 19.0/30

Frank Dwyer – Shamrock and Cyclamen – Score 23.5/30

Barb Klie – Orchid Heart – Score 19.5/30

Angelina Brooymans – Succulents – Score 21.5/30

Joe Warman – Prince of Time – Score 19.5/30

Robert Nowland – Textured Reflection – Score 21.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 124.0 (Winner 142.5)

CAPA 2017 Digital Theme – Smart Phone or Tablet

February 2017. Capture a single image using a smart phone or tablet.
Club Hosting: Kamloops Photo Arts Club.

Bob McCuaig – Playa- Score 22.0/30

Frank Dwyer – Ephemeral Abstraction – Score ?/30

Cynthia Hamilton – Cold Swim – Score ?/30

Valerie Rampone – Other World – Score ?/30

Crystal Roman – Frosty Flight – Score ?/30

Lindley Roff – MoJo in Window – Score ?/30

KPAC Total Score: 90.0 (Winner 123.0)

CAPA 2016 Minimal Manipulation (Landscape)

October 2016. Creating images that evoke emotion thru photography in which one’s mind and imagination are freely but competently exercised. The image should have its “own vocabulary”; “conveys ideas” “is innovative”; “is personal”; “is a lifestyle”. – CAPA Canada

Valerie Rampone – Nemutdag Sunrise – Score 18.0/30

Bob McCuaig- Black Tusk Mountain – Score 22.0/30

Susan Ryde – Spooky Morning Fog- Score 19.0/30

Norm Dougan – Hickman Natural Bridge Sunrise – Score 22.5/30

Linda Williams – Colours in the Hills – Score 21.0/30

Barb Klie – Changing Seasons – Score 21.5/30

KPAC Total Score: 124.0 Placed 9th out of all entries.

CAPA 2016 Fine Art

October 2016. Creating images that evoke emotion thru photography in which one’s mind and imagination are freely but competently exercised. The image should have its “own vocabulary”; “conveys ideas” “is innovative”; “is personal”; “is a lifestyle”. – CAPA Canada

Dave Bennewith – Osprey Falls – Score 19.0/30

Norm Dougan – A Little Sunshine – Score 20.5/30

Klaus Hamilton – In Coming – Score 20.5/30

Don Garrish – Near Nakusp – Score 22.0/30

Angelina Brooymans – Morning Light – Score 20.0/30

Frank Dwyer – Palouse Relic – Score 22.5/30

KPAC Total Score: 124.5

CAPA 2016 Themed – Creating Motion in a Still Image

March 2016. Creating Motion in a Still Image.
* Honourable Mention – Kamloops Photo Arts (4th) – 136 points.
* SILVER – Norman Dougan, Logan Lake BC – 88 points.

Jim Wolf – Orange Hummingbird – Score 21.0/30

Bryan Hunt – Full Speed – Score 23.0/30

Bob McCuaig – Buckle up Nuckle Down – Score 21.0/30

Frank Dwyer – Speeding Coaster – Score 23.0/30

Chris Steeves – McGillivray Falls – Score 22.0/30

Norm Dougan – Fighting Sharptails – Score 26.0/30

KPAC Total Score: 136.0 Placed 4th out of all entries.