Open Category 2021
16 Mar 2021 23:08 - 26 Oct 2021 06:10 #76617
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
Open Category 2021 was created by intrepid
Essence Of The Dragon is a photo competition hosted by Vertical Endeavour featuring images of the Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains - showcasing their splendour & unique character, towards better recognition of their worth & enhanced enjoyment of those who explore them.
Vertical Endeavour has hosted these photo competitions since 2010. Visit our photo gallery to see all the amazing shots of the Drakensberg that have been collected during this time.
Theme: Open Category 2021
Criteria: anything relating to the Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains (South Africa and Lesotho)
Gallery for entries
No. of entries per member: 3
Start date: immediate
Last submission date: 31 December 2021
Prize: weekend at the MCSA's Cambalala Hut in the Drakensberg
The VE moderator team will determine the winner and announce it during the course of January 2022.
The prize is kindly sponsored by the KZN Section of the Mountain Club of South Africa.
Please visit their website for more information club activities and membership: www.mcsakzn.co.za/
Vertical Endeavour has hosted these photo competitions since 2010. Visit our photo gallery to see all the amazing shots of the Drakensberg that have been collected during this time.
Theme: Open Category 2021
Criteria: anything relating to the Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains (South Africa and Lesotho)
Gallery for entries
No. of entries per member: 3
Start date: immediate
Last submission date: 31 December 2021
Prize: weekend at the MCSA's Cambalala Hut in the Drakensberg
The VE moderator team will determine the winner and announce it during the course of January 2022.
The prize is kindly sponsored by the KZN Section of the Mountain Club of South Africa.
Please visit their website for more information club activities and membership: www.mcsakzn.co.za/
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
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Last edit: 26 Oct 2021 06:10 by intrepid. Reason: Chanaged submission date
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26 Oct 2021 06:11 #77242
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
Replied by intrepid on topic Open Category 2021
A reminder for submissions here. The final submission date has been extended to the end of December.
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26 Oct 2021 16:08 #77244
by Nicolaas
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Good afternoon VE members, here are my 3 entries for the Open category. I would have liked to enter the Waterfalls category as well, but I simply did not have nice images. Congrats Ghaz on your winning photo!
This summer I will make destinations of some of the tall and lesser known escarpment waterfalls in the Drakensberg.
My 3 photos have short descriptions in the gallery notes
Icidi escape
End of the world - In pastel colours
Wild flowers and wild horses
This summer I will make destinations of some of the tall and lesser known escarpment waterfalls in the Drakensberg.
My 3 photos have short descriptions in the gallery notes
Icidi escape
End of the world - In pastel colours
Wild flowers and wild horses
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27 Oct 2021 10:58 #77248
by Riaang
Replied by Riaang on topic Open Category 2021
The two images were taken on our recent hike (Oct 2021) in the Cathedral Peak and Didima areas.
The first pic was taken as I got close to Schoongezigt cave. Stunning setting. Lovely night next to the river.
The second pic was taken the next day from Rolands cave, overlooking the organ pipes and looking far into Natal. Peaceful setting, which became slightly more stressful as it started raining during the night, which would make the walkout a tad more dangerous.
Schoongezigt cave
Rolands cave view over Natal
The first pic was taken as I got close to Schoongezigt cave. Stunning setting. Lovely night next to the river.
The second pic was taken the next day from Rolands cave, overlooking the organ pipes and looking far into Natal. Peaceful setting, which became slightly more stressful as it started raining during the night, which would make the walkout a tad more dangerous.
Schoongezigt cave
Rolands cave view over Natal
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27 Oct 2021 12:09 #77250
by ivan
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outstanding photograhps!
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10 Dec 2021 18:59 #77367
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
Replied by intrepid on topic Open Category 2021
Bumping thread as a reminder to submit entries.
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
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29 Dec 2021 20:50 - 29 Dec 2021 20:53 #77401
by Sterkhorn
Replied by Sterkhorn on topic Open Category 2021
My three entries are as follows:
Morning Reflections
While exploring above Sherry Cave in the Hidden Valley at Garden Castle in May of this year, I discovered a beautiful tarn on the plateau above the Mzimude River just past Puffadder Rock. I Had to pay a visit to it for some sunrise photos.
Morning Reflections Link
Mirrored Splendour
An alternate morning view of the tarn on the plateau above the Mzimude River just past Puffadder Rock.
Mirrored Splendour Link
Coloured Dragon
An appreciation of the smaller creatures in the environment in which we enjoy hiking; seen sunbathing on the rocks at the pool below Cyprus Cave in Mkhomazi in September 2019.
Coloured Dragon Link
Morning Reflections
While exploring above Sherry Cave in the Hidden Valley at Garden Castle in May of this year, I discovered a beautiful tarn on the plateau above the Mzimude River just past Puffadder Rock. I Had to pay a visit to it for some sunrise photos.
Morning Reflections Link
Mirrored Splendour
An alternate morning view of the tarn on the plateau above the Mzimude River just past Puffadder Rock.
Mirrored Splendour Link
Coloured Dragon
An appreciation of the smaller creatures in the environment in which we enjoy hiking; seen sunbathing on the rocks at the pool below Cyprus Cave in Mkhomazi in September 2019.
Coloured Dragon Link
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Last edit: 29 Dec 2021 20:53 by Sterkhorn.
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07 Jan 2022 00:57 #77413
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
Replied by intrepid on topic Open Category 2021
Thanks to all who participated. Entries are closed and the winner will be voted on among the moderator and advisory team. Stay tuned!
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01 Feb 2022 08:07 #77452
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
Replied by intrepid on topic Open Category 2021
We are happy to announce Wild flowers and wild horses as the winner! Congratulations Nicolaas!
I have sent you a PM to get your contact details so that we can arrange for your prize.
The prize was kindly sponsored by the KZN Section of the Mountain Club of South Africa.
Consider joining them
By joining the KwaZulu-Natal Section of the MCSA you will become part of a community of hikers, climbers, mountaineers, explorers, and nature lovers. As a Club member you will have the chance to join hikes, climbs, camps and social meetings in South Africa and abroad, such as the Pan-African Mountaineering Meet or the annual International Climbers’ Meet.
Please visit their website for more information club activities and membership: www.mcsakzn.co.za/
I have sent you a PM to get your contact details so that we can arrange for your prize.
The prize was kindly sponsored by the KZN Section of the Mountain Club of South Africa.
Consider joining them
By joining the KwaZulu-Natal Section of the MCSA you will become part of a community of hikers, climbers, mountaineers, explorers, and nature lovers. As a Club member you will have the chance to join hikes, climbs, camps and social meetings in South Africa and abroad, such as the Pan-African Mountaineering Meet or the annual International Climbers’ Meet.
Please visit their website for more information club activities and membership: www.mcsakzn.co.za/
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
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02 Feb 2022 19:28 #77455
by Nicolaas
Replied by Nicolaas on topic Open Category 2021
Hi Intrepid and other VE members, thanks for the support and I am happy that you liked the entry! Looking at the photo again, it will remain special to me, long after the date it was taken. Thanks to the KZN section of MCSA; it is long overdue that I become a member, and join some of the organised events. Regards Nicolaas
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