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July 2026 Photo Challenge: “Miniature Photo Shoot” Our second theme for July brought big creativity to tiny worlds with our Miniature Photo Shoot challenge! Our judges selected five outstanding entries, but one clever shot stood out as the best of the five selected. The best out of the five goes to PC Loo . Why It Stood Out:PC Loo’s photo is creative, nostalgic, and perfectly timed! Capturing liquid pouring straight into a tiny green Milo truck, this playful setup uses everyday elements to build a fun, imaginative story with flawless precision. The Five Selected Photos Congratulations to all five featured photographers for their amazing forced perspective and miniature storytelling:  PC Loo – Best out of the five selected! A brilliant, whimsical shot of a drink being poured into a miniature Milo truck.  Cheong Chee Kheong – A action-packed scene featuring a Spider-Man action figure scaling a wire mesh wall in front of a “BAHAYA” sign. Hee Sin Kiew – A dramatic forced-perspective shot of tiny figurine businessmen facing down an incoming gigantic shoe. Mahizzan Mohd Fadzil – A sleek superhero concept showing Spider-Man perched atop a cracked tablet screen.  Md Aziman – A charming macro scene depicting miniature construction workers hard at work on a glazed doughnut.  Thank you to everyone who made magic in miniature this month! Stay tuned for our upcoming challenges. Winner -PC Loo Selected Photos New Gallery Md Aziman Mahizzan Mohd Fadzil HEE SIN KIEW- Cheong Chee Kheong Chia Woon Kon Harun Wahab Joanne Chew Yuen Yee A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

July 2026 Photo Challenge Winner: “A Mesmerising Trip to Mersing” Our July challenge took us on A Mesmerising Trip to Mersing, and the entries perfectly captured the serene, breathtaking beauty of coastal landscapes and night skies. Out of all the incredible submissions, five photographs truly stood out to our judges. Among these extraordinary features, one astrophotography shot was chosen as the best out of the five selected. The best out of the five goes to Joanne Chew Why It Stood Out: Joanne’s photograph is pure magic. Perfectly framing the glowing core of the Milky Way directly above an illuminated coastal rock archway, this shot captures the true wonder of Mersing’s dark skies with stunning clarity and contrast. The Five Selected PhotosCongratulations to our top five photographers who showcased the diverse beauty of Mersing: Joanne Chew – Best out of the five selected! A breathtaking astrophotography shot of the Milky Way stretching over an illuminated rock archway. Cheong Chee Kheong – A serene, moody landscape capturing mist-shrouded hills and trees along a quiet shoreline. Hee Sin Kiew – A tranquil pastel dawn featuring a grounded fishing boat silhouetted against soft purple hues. Sow Siew Seng – A golden-hour composition featuring a small boat mirrored in glassy water at sunrise. Tamil Selvam – A warm, atmospheric sunset framed beautifully by delicate pine needles overlooking the water. Thank you to everyone who shared their journey with us! Stay tuned for our next monthly challenge. Winner -Joanne Chew Selected Photos Tamil Selvam Cheong Chee Kheong HEE SIN KIEW Sow Siew Seng A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

June 2026 – Theme Colourful Our community absolutely painted the town this month! The theme was Colorful, and your submissions transformed ordinary moments into an extraordinary, vivid celebration of life, light, and hue. From neon-lit nightscapes to boldly painted street murals, the sheer energy in every frame made this an incredibly tough round to judge. Out of all the brilliant entries, five photographs truly captured the essence of the theme, using color not just as an element, but as the main storyteller. One shot in particular stood out for its spectacular harmony of patterns, culture, and candid human interaction. Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to our challenge winner: Lin Meng Onn The Winning Shot Take a look at Lin Meng Onn’s incredible winning photograph: Why We Loved It: This image is an absolute festival for the eyes. Lin Meng Onn perfectly captured a slice of cultural street life frames within a modern, geometric mural that pops with intense blues, yellows, and pinks. The composition is brilliant—the bright green parasol anchors the right side of the frame, while the traditional patterns worn by the subjects echo the artistic complexity of the wall behind them. It’s vibrant, beautifully balanced, and tells a wonderful story of contemporary life meeting heritage. The Top 5 Selected Finalists Every single one of these finalists brought something completely unique to the table. Here are the five remarkable photographers and pieces that made our final selection: Lin Meng Onn – Our Challenge Winner! A masterclass in color coordination, blending the bright traditional attire of street subjects with a striking, geometric block mural. Albert Low – A playful and highly repetitive pattern piece featuring a wall completely covered in multicolored mailboxes labeled “Grateful Lane,” perfectly contrasted by a young child walking past. Chia Woon Kong – A brilliant, high-contrast street capture that relies heavily on a saturated red geometric structure, casting a dramatic hand shadow while pedestrians walk by. Harun Wahab – A stunning, luminous night shot featuring an intricate peacock light display that radiates brilliant purples, oranges, and greens, silhouetting a couple beneath it. Lin Meng Onn (Second Selection) – A powerful documentary-style street portrait framing two individuals passing a bold, red-dominated community mural, contrasting textures and textiles against painted art. Thank You! A huge thank you to everyone who stepped out of their comfort zones to find and capture the most vibrant corners of our world. You proved that when you look at the world through a colorful lens, everyday life becomes a work of art. Stay tuned—our next monthly photo challenge announcement is right around the corner! Keep chasing the light, keep your palettes bold, and congratulations once again to Lin Meng Onn and all our final nominees! Winner -Lin Meng Onn Selected Photos Lin Meng Onn Harun Wahab Chia Woon Kong Albert Low A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

June 2026 Black and White The submissions for our June Photo Challenge absolutely blew us away. The theme was Black and White, and you all took to the streets to capture the raw, gritty, and beautifully candid moments of daily life. From striking reflections in hidden alleyways to powerful silhouettes against urban backdrops, the monochrome entries brought incredible depth and contrast. Out of all the incredible submissions, five photos stood out to our judges for their exceptional storytelling and composition. But there was one shot that captured the perfect, humorous spirit of street photography. Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to our June winner: Ellen Hui The Winning Shot Take a look at Ellen’s incredible winning photograph:Why We Loved It:  Ellen’s capture is a masterclass in street juxtaposition. The timing is immaculate—catching a passerby mid-stride right next to a massive, expressive piece of cartoon graffiti that looks like it’s shouting directly at him. Combined with the textured wall and the quiet, candid moment of a couple tucked into the doorway background, it tells a brilliant, multi-layered story of city life. The Top 5 Selected Photos The competition was incredibly tight this month. Here are the five remarkable photographers and pieces that made our final selection, each showcasing a unique perspective on black and white street life: Ellen Hui – Our June Challenge Winner! A perfectly timed, humorous look at the interactions between people and the street art around them. Chia Woon Kon – A stunning, symmetrical exploration of a graffiti-lined alleyway, beautifully capturing reflections and the bustle of pedestrians. Harun Wahab – A powerful high-contrast shot featuring a crisp silhouette moving past a towering corporate billboard, creating a brilliant thematic contrast. Joanne Chew – A moody, geometric study of light and shadow, capturing a lone figure framed through a harsh accordion security gate. Yuen Yee – An impactful documentary-style shot contrasting a vibrant “Visit Malaysia” street mural with the quiet, everyday realities of the people beside it. Thank You! We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who participated this month. Stripping away color forces a photographer to rely entirely on light, shadow, texture, and timing—and you all rose to the occasion beautifully. Stay tuned—our next monthly photo challenge announcement is just around the corner! Keep your lenses ready, keep exploring the streets, and congratulations once again to Ellen and all our finalists! Winner -Ellen Hui New Gallery Chia Woon Kon Harun Wahab Joanne Chew Yuen Yee A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

Announcing the Winner & Finalists: June 2026 Thematic Challenge!We are incredibly excited to announce the results of our second thematic photo challenge for June 2026! Our members really stepped up to the plate, interpreting our theme—”May the Force Be With You”—with stunning creativity, technical skill, and emotional depth.From literal pop-culture homages to deeply moving depictions of spiritual and cultural power, the submissions for this challenge were some of the most impressive we’ve seen yet. While competition was extremely tight, one image truly embodied the spirit of the theme. The WinnerAllilcia Thau Allilcia’s winning photograph is a masterful work of drama and atmosphere. Her capture of a nocturnal Balinese Ogoh-ogoh parade, with the colossal demon float silhouetted against brilliant bursts of colourful smoke, is breathtaking. The juxtaposition of traditional reverence and dynamic modern energy perfectly interprets the theme, showing the force of a culture and community in motion.The Top FinalistsWe also want to celebrate the other four exceptional finalist photographs, which showcased incredibly diverse interpretations of the theme: Heng Yiktsay captured a moment of collective focus and spiritual energy at a temple in Tokyo. The dramatic lighting beautifully catches the rising incense smoke as hands reach out, conveying the silent force of faith and devotion. Jon Liang brought a playful and nostalgic spin to the theme with a striking, close-up perspective. By utilizing a tight depth of field, the shot isolates a detailed replica of Iron Man’s gauntlet, bringing a beloved cinematic force center stage. Lin Meng Onn (Photo 1) Documented a profoundly moving moment of inner strength during a festival. The intimate framing captures the interaction between a kavadi bearer and a devotee, highlighting the immense spiritual force and devotion that carries them through. Lin Meng Onn (Photo 2): Delivered a powerful shot of community energy during a night festival. This dynamic image highlights the collective physical force of a team working in perfect unison to carry a massive, looming float through the dark. Thank you to everyone who participated and submitted their phenomenal work for this challenge. Keep exploring the power of force through your lens, and we’ll see you in the next challenge! Winner -Allicia Thau Selected Photos Heng Yiktsay Jon Liang Lin Meng Onn Lin Meng Onn A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

Announcing the Winner & Finalists of Our June 2026 Photo Challenge! We are thrilled to announce the results of our monthly photo challenge for June 2026! This month, our members turned their lenses toward the beautiful coastal town and lush landscapes for our theme: A Day in Sekinchan. From the shimmering, sun-drenched horizons of Redang Beach to the sprawling, vibrant paddy fields, the submissions beautifully captured the rustic charm, community spirit, and unique energy that defines the town. While competition was incredibly tough, these five selected photographs truly stood out. The Winner Mr.Sow Sew Seng His winning photograph perfectly encapsulates the idyllic and peaceful essence of Sekinchan. The contrast of two friends walking in matching white dresses alongside the vast paddy fields, with a tractor working under the open sky in the distance, brilliantly tells the story of a perfect afternoon spent in the countryside. We also want to celebrate the other four outstanding selected photographs that made the judging process so difficult. Each brought a completely unique perspective to the theme: Albert Low Captures a beautiful, candid family moment on the Sekinchan mudflats. The rich, golden sunset reflecting off the wet sand creates a warm, nostalgic atmosphere as children explore the shore. Harun Wahab A striking, high-contrast black-and-white shot that strips away color to focus entirely on texture and movement. It beautifully captures the silhouette of a child joyfully leaping across the shimmering, sunlit shoreline. Jon Liang A dynamic, low-angle wide shot filled with life at Redang Beach. By silhouetting the beachgoers and a parked bicycle against the bright afternoon sky, it perfectly conveys the bustling energy of a weekend getaway. Khor Hui Min An excellent documentary-style photograph showcasing Sekinchan’s agricultural heartbeat. It features a massive combine harvester deep at work cutting through the golden paddy fields under a sweeping blue sky. Thank you to everyone who participated and submitted their incredible work this month. Stay tuned for next month’s challenge theme, and keep those shutters clicking! Winner -Sow Siew Seng Selected Photos Albert Low Harun Wahab Jon Liang Khor Hui Min A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

In commemoration of Labour Day, our theme for April focuses on the grit, passion, and daily hustle that keep our world moving. Our members stepped out into the field to document the beauty of labour, capturing powerful stories of dedication, craftsmanship, and hard work. From traditional artistry to heavy physical labour, these images beautifully highlight the human spirit behind everyday industries. Congratulations to Our Winner A massive congratulations to Chow YK! Chow’s winning photograph beautifully captures the delicate artistry of traditional umbrella painting. The contrast between the vivid, geometrically arranged umbrellas and the artisan focused on her craft creates a visually arresting narrative that perfectly embodies passion and lifelong dedication. Celebrating Our  Talented Participants  The competition was incredibly fierce, with each photographer bringing raw emotion and powerful storytelling to the frame. A huge thank you to our featured participants: Cho Liang Yong – For a magnificent, expansive shot capturing a herder guiding a massive flock of sheep up a rugged hillside, showcasing the timeless connection between nature and labour. Jon Liang – For a gritty, highly atmospheric portrait of a charcoal worker amidst rising smoke, brilliantly highlighting the intense, physical nature of the trade. Lin Meng Onn – For a dynamic, high-action frame capturing the synchronised hustle of workers delivering heavy gas cylinders, showcasing pure strength and teamwork. Md Aziman – For a wonderfully composed, warm perspective documenting the precise and meticulous process of traditional Gula Melaka (palm sugar) making. Thank you to all the photographers who used their lenses to honour the working hands of our society. Keep shooting, keep inspiring! Winner -CHow YK Selected Photos Md Aziman Cho Liang Yong Jon Liang Lin Meng Onn A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

We are thrilled to share the incredible results of our recent photography collaboration between the Persatuan Fotografi Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur (PSPJ) and vivo! Participants were challenged to push the boundaries of mobile photography, capturing stunning, professional-grade portraits using only vivo mobile phones. Congratulations to Our Winner!  A massive congratulations to David Hogan Jr! David’s winning shot stood out for its masterful use of lighting, exceptional clarity, and gorgeous, ethereal atmosphere—perfectly highlighting how mobile photography can match the depth and mood of a professional studio setup. A Huge Thank You to Our Talented Participants The competition was incredibly tight, and we want to celebrate the fantastic work and unique perspectives brought by all of our featured photographers:  Ellen Hui – For a beautiful, multi-layered composition using creative foreground bokeh and festive warmth.  Joanne Chew – For capturing crisp details, vibrant colors, and a fun, engaging product showcase.  Jon Liang – For a brilliant “behind-the-scenes” perspective highlighting the phone’s live portrait interface and creamy background bokeh.  Yuen Yee – For a striking, elegant portrait that seamlessly blended traditional styling with a dramatic, artistic backdrop. Thank you to everyone who participated and showed us what is possible with a vivo phone in hand. Keep shooting, keep inspiring! Winner -David Hogan JR Selected Photos Yuen Yee Jon Liang Joanne Chew Ellen Hui A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

We are proud to reveal the winner of our March challenge, “Women at Work,” held in honour of International Women’s Day. This month, our members captured the diverse, vital, and often unsung roles women play across all levels of society. The Winner: Md Aziman  Congratulations to Md Aziman! His winning photograph of women fishing masterfully illustrates the intersection of labour, tradition, and the natural world. The image is a powerful depiction of women as providers and pillars of their community. “A striking narrative that celebrates the strength and sustainability found in women’s work.” — PSPJ Committee  The Top 5 Selections Out of many incredible submissions, these five entries stood out for their storytelling and technical excellence: Md Aziman: (Winning Image) Women fishing in harmony with nature. Loong FC: A captivating look at the rhythmic focus within communal food production. Peter Chia: A vivid portrait of a female entrepreneur in the local marketplace. Peter Chia: Highlighting the grit and dedication of market vendors. Md Aziman: Documenting modern service and professional roles. Thank you to all our participants for using your lenses to celebrate the profound impact of women in our world. Winner -MD Aziman Selected Photos Peter Chia Peter Chia Md Aziman Loong FC A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.

We are excited to reveal the winner of our March challenge, “Hari Raya Celebrations.” This theme invited our members to capture the spirit of Aidilfitri—from the warmth of family reunions and traditional finery to the vibrant festivities across our community. The Winner: Joanne Chew  A huge congratulations to Joanne Chew! Her winning photograph perfectly encapsulates the essence of the theme. Featuring a multi-generational family gathering in traditional Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung, the image radiates joy, respect, and the deep cultural bonds that define the season. “A masterful group portrait that balances architectural beauty with the heartfelt connections of a family celebrating together. It is the perfect visual representation of the Raya spirit.” — PSPJ Committee The five selected photos  Our panel selected five standout entries that brought the festivities to life: Joanne Chew: (Winning Image) A stunning family portrait at a heritage location. Md Aziman: For his beautiful use of architecture and light, framing a couple in a serene, arched hallway. Albert Low: For capturing the “behind-the-scenes” tradition of preparing Lemang over an open flame. Loong FC (Entry 1): A creative, layered shot capturing the wonder of the season through a child’s eyes. Loong FC (Entry 2): For documenting a family capturing their own digital memories at Pavilion KL. Thank you to all participants for sharing these intimate and joyful moments of celebration through your lens. Winner -Joanne Chew Selected Photos Albert Low Joanne Chew Loong FC Loong FC A big thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s challenges. Your dedication and creativity continue to inspire the club.