WAUSSAUK Champions – Again!
CCC proudly hosted and won the 2024 WAUSSAUK competition for the second year in a row! 🎉

🥉 Anthony van Zyl – "Gilbert and his moustache" tied 3rd in Colour.

🥉 Irvine Eidelman – "Rear View" placed 3rd in Mono.

🌟 Judges’ Favourites: Chris Kinross’s "Pelican Reflections" (Kim Stevens) & Anthony’s image (Phillip de Lange).

👏 Well done, photographers!

🙌 Thank You, Michele-Ann Nel
A special thank you to Michele-Ann Nel for compiling and sharing the WAUSSAUK results and reviving Focus with her creativity and style. You’re a star! ✨

🖼️ More Success for CCC
At the WCPF Celebration of Photography, Irvine Eidelman won a sponsor’s prize for his printed "Rear View". A well-deserved honour! 🏅

🎭 Events That Inspired
Our End of Year Awards and February Body of Work competition were full of talent and spirit. 💐 Congratulations to all those recognised – you inspire us!

📷 A Busy, Rewarding Year
From monthly competitions to workshops and photo outings, CCC stayed active and energised. A year full of creativity and connection!

💔 Farewells & Welcome Back
We sadly lost three members this year – they will be missed. But we were delighted to welcome back Charleen. Great to have you with us again! 🌼

🙏 Huge Thanks to Our CCC Team
CCC thrives thanks to its incredible members and committee:
📸 Robert McCracken – always there to capture our events.
🤝 William Ferris – Vice Chair and Shoot Coordinator.
📰 Michele-Ann Nel – Editor and creative driver.
💻 Shane Bowman – our reliable Image Master.
✍️ Lyn Ziervogel – stepped in as Secretary with grace.
📢 Irvine Eidelman – brought fresh energy to Marketing.
💰 Jane Bursey – Treasurer (and your Chairperson!).

👏 Thank you all!

📸Onward to 2025!

Here’s to another year of sharing, learning, and capturing the beauty around us. Let’s keep the CCC spirit strong! ✨📷
Jane Bursey, Chairperson