Stefan Botha Excels: Eurasia Youth Photo Contest

The young and passionate 15-year-old photographer, Stefan Botha, a Gr 10 learner from Hermanus Hoërskool, once again deserves recognition in the Gans-Berg News. During a previous report about this gifted young man, he referred to his participation in the upcoming International Youth Photo Contest Eurasia noframes Russia - which took place in the meantime. 

Stefan received no less than 7 'Acceptances' for his photos: Green Mamba, Honey, Yellow Nile Croc, Elephant Seal, Eye Contact, Serval Clouded and Fish Eagle - a great photography achievement. Stefan was part of the team of South Africans who won the following: Best Photo Club Award Gold and PSSA Photographers of South Africa. Comments on the final results read as follows: 

“A total of 73 students from thirteen schools/clubs across the country entered as The PSSA Youth Photographers of South Africa. A total of 45 students received a total of 353 Acceptances which included awards. They had an acceptance percentage of 42.7%. Western Cape Youth Photographers received 28 Acceptances, including 3 awards.”

Stefan started taking photos on a professional level in 2022 and focuses mainly on natural animal and marine life, with his Canon 5D MARK 3 camera. The photography hobby bit him from childhood, with his father, Johan Botha, who is a professional photographer. Stefan regularly participates in photography competitions and has received several awards. The Gans-Berg News congratulates Stefan on his recent achievement, as well as good luck with his photography future.

(Enclosed are examples of Stefan Botha’s photo entries for the International Youth Photo Contest Eurasia noframes Russia)

Hardus Botha