VOTE for your favourite #SnapThatDolphinCoast entry

Local photographers, both amateur and professional, set out to capture the essence of the Dolphin Coast using nothing but their trusty cellphones, to stand a chance at winning some incredible prizes as part of our PrintWild #SnapThatDolphinCoast competition – and boy did they deliver!

A total of 49 fun, funky, inspirational and offbeat photos were entered – everything from scenic beach views to funny moments caught in the nick of time.

We have selected 20 of our favourite entries, with main prizes for the best five.

Here are our five winners who walk away with incredible prizes sponsored by PrintWild Ballito:

*First prize – a Faceblock Wall valued at R3560 – goes to Donna Leigh Matthew.

*Second prize – a A2 Contemporary Framed photo collage, valued at R2126 (incl design fees) – goes to Ash Lei Govender.

*Third prize – a dark wood Box Frame valued at R719 – goes to Samantha Spaull.

*Fourth prize – 20 Tiny Tots valued at R560 – goes to Gary Doyle.

*Fifth prize – The Mini Photo Box is a miniature version of The Photo Box valued at R285 – goes to Pamela Ravat.

Community choice prize

It is now up to YOU to vote for your favourite photo from our top 20 featured below.

The winner will receive a Canvas Collage valued at approximately R1879.

Complete the form below to vote for the photo that you think best deserves this prize.

Our top 20 in the running for the Community choice prize:

1. Face to face. The winning photo by Donna Leigh Matthew.

2. Monkey see, monkey do. Our runner up, Ash Lei Govender, captured this beautiful,
dramatic photo.

3. Summer afternoons spent submerged and learning confidence in the water. Third place goes to Samantha Spaull.

4. Chilling out! Gary Doyle takes fourth place.

5. Sharing is caring! Our fifth prize goes to Pamela Ravat.

6. Little Missy ‘decorating’ Liezel Carse’s Christmas tree.

7. Bedtime shenanigans by Lucy de Freitas.

8. Heidi van Rooyen’s grandsons doing what they love most.

9. Memorable beach walks by Hannah Marie Fobian.

10. Reflections in the glass by Tania Larsen.

11. Fun in the sun at Ballito beach, taken by Sylvia vd Westhuizen.

12. Janine Ballance captures Salt Rock beach looking beautiful as ever.

13. Alida Neves’ four-legged friend is just two fast for his young side-kick. Taken at Clarke Bay.

14. Shelley Marie Bannatyne-Tolmay captures a fun day at Clarke Bay.

15. Dawn patrol by Iain Pearson.

16. Taryn van Rensburg’s junior team enjoying an afternoon walk with the dogs and shell collecting.

17. A sneaky shot taken at Christmas Bay by Kaylah Towsen.

18. New Year’s Eve and beach clean up fun, captured by Allison Pearson.

19. Colourful fun in the sun by Charlaine Love.

20. Aimee Basson taking time out to relax.

Voting closes on January 3.

The winner will be announced on January 4.

Entries are now closed.