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#BoksburgCameraClub: Meerkat shot a winner

The winning photographer this month loves meerkats and finds any opportunity to stalk them with her lens.

These are the winning shots by Boksburg Camera Club members for October. To learn more about what they do, where they meet and how you can join, go to www.boksburgcameraclub.co.za

Winning Image of the Month: I Need a Kickstart by Jacqueline Cilliers

Jacqueline Cilliers.
5 Star Masters: I Need a Kickstart (Jacqueline Cilliers).

Q & A with Jackie

How long have you been a member of the club? About 15 years.
Skill level? 5-star Masters.
Where was the image taken? In the Kgalagadi, a couple of months ago.
What inspired the image? I’ve always loved meerkats and stalk them when I find them.
What time of day was the image taken? Late afternoon, just after sunset.
Camera settings? f5,6 1/800 auto ISO, which went to 6400.
Why do you enjoy being a member of the club? It has a lot to offer, from workshops to outings and social events. One can learn so much without the huge expenses charged for photography courses. Outings are cost-effective and safe in a group.
What do you enjoy the most about photography and why? It’s like a drug; the best addiction I have ever had. I don’t have a speciality or favourite genre and am diverse with my photography, from people to nature and macro and landscapes, I will snap away.

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OTHER WINNERS

Set Subject (Temptation): 4-5 Star winner – Doctor Doctor (Nico Grobbelaar, 5-star Masters).
2 Star: Long Legged Larry (Amr Peer).
3 Star: Splash (Rodnick Biljon).
5 Star: Squacco with Catch (Kerry Mellet).
Set Subject (Temptation): Runner-up – Bad Choice (Hannes Bronkhorst, 5-star Masters).

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