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2021 Manmade: Gold Medal
kim Falconer, APSNZ
Moonlight in the Valley of Nor
![Moonlight in the Valley of Nor by kim Falconer, APSNZ Moonlight in the Valley of Nor by kim Falconer, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_288_3b.jpg?itok=MDJhyTGf)
2021 Manmade: Silver Medal
Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS
Halloween House
![Halloween House by Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS Halloween House by Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_216_3b.jpg?itok=bHD_77-M)
2021 Manmade: Bronze Medal
Dave Hall, No distinctions
Lord of the Moths
![Lord of the Moths by Dave Hall, No distinctions Lord of the Moths by Dave Hall, No distinctions](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_540_3a.jpg?itok=2M-1CVmB)
2021 Manmade: Honours
Noelle Bennett, APSNZ
The light in the window
![The light in the window by Noelle Bennett, APSNZ The light in the window by Noelle Bennett, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_554_3d.jpg?itok=G8zDLDpe)
Gail Stent, FPSNZ
Stranger in a Strange Land
![Stranger in a Strange Land by Gail Stent, FPSNZ Stranger in a Strange Land by Gail Stent, FPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_437_3c.jpg?itok=77YG3hBE)
2021 Manmade: Highly Commended
Noelle Bennett, APSNZ
Desolation
![Desolation by Noelle Bennett, APSNZ Desolation by Noelle Bennett, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_554_3a.jpg?itok=GQ1_ToqM)
Lorraine Gibb, APSNZ
Lurking
![Lurking by Lorraine Gibb, APSNZ Lurking by Lorraine Gibb, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_235_3b.jpg?itok=_aLLsBu6)
Kaylene Helliwell, N/A
The Stairs
![The Stairs by Kaylene Helliwell, N/A The Stairs by Kaylene Helliwell, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_351_3a.jpg?itok=1MpAAv5V)
Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ
Skeleton Madonna
![Skeleton Madonna by Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ Skeleton Madonna by Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_381_3b.jpg?itok=sd_bDxGX)
Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ
Medusa's Gaze
![Medusa's Gaze by Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ Medusa's Gaze by Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_381_3c.jpg?itok=WVZRdjzD)
Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ
Blood and Milk
![Blood and Milk by Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ Blood and Milk by Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_381_3d.jpg?itok=_LRsIPEv)
Marilyn Rendle, N?A
Intruder
![Intruder by Marilyn Rendle, N?A Intruder by Marilyn Rendle, N?A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_254_3b.jpg?itok=7kgalv_2)
Noline Skeet, N/A
Shimla Ruin
![Shimla Ruin by Noline Skeet, N/A Shimla Ruin by Noline Skeet, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_8_3c.jpg?itok=DKrGs6OF)
Alexnader Waldron, N/A
Red Mask
![Red Mask by Alexnader Waldron, N/A Red Mask by Alexnader Waldron, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_564_3c.jpg?itok=TeNCOrAY)
2021 Manmade: Acceptance
Roger Ball, LPSNZ
Journeyman
![Journeyman by Roger Ball, LPSNZ Journeyman by Roger Ball, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_476_3a.jpg?itok=7ZbXJZ5z)
Geoff Beals, APSNZ
Night Watcher
![Night Watcher by Geoff Beals, APSNZ Night Watcher by Geoff Beals, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_114_3b.jpg?itok=ny6AqcB7)
Noelle Bennett, APSNZ
On the other side
![On the other side by Noelle Bennett, APSNZ On the other side by Noelle Bennett, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_554_3c.jpg?itok=1SQ2IE50)
Sandy Campbell, N/A
Ensnare
![Ensnare by Sandy Campbell, N/A Ensnare by Sandy Campbell, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_407_3a.jpg?itok=YFOuaL02)
Allysa Carberry, LPSNZ
From the dark place
![From the dark place by Allysa Carberry, LPSNZ From the dark place by Allysa Carberry, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_180_3a.jpg?itok=4gwlj4ED)
Allysa Carberry, LPSNZ
Pretty little creatures
![Pretty little creatures by Allysa Carberry, LPSNZ Pretty little creatures by Allysa Carberry, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_180_3b.jpg?itok=fhS4KOwz)
Jo Curtis, APSNZ
Unsolved
![Unsolved by Jo Curtis, APSNZ Unsolved by Jo Curtis, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_493_3d.jpg?itok=sjMR5m7A)
Barry Doig, FPSNZ EFIAP
Night Visitor
![Night Visitor by Barry Doig, FPSNZ EFIAP Night Visitor by Barry Doig, FPSNZ EFIAP](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_409_3d.jpg?itok=QHYT7zHD)
Jay Drew, APSNZ
Standing Alone
![Standing Alone by Jay Drew, APSNZ Standing Alone by Jay Drew, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_41_3c.jpg?itok=9CE-djMf)
Constance Fein Harding, N/A
The Rendezvous
![The Rendezvous by Constance Fein Harding, N/A The Rendezvous by Constance Fein Harding, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_259_3a.jpg?itok=UMJIplKM)
Constance Fein Harding, N/A
Ghost Ship
![Ghost Ship by Constance Fein Harding, N/A Ghost Ship by Constance Fein Harding, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_259_3d.jpg?itok=sXGtoiov)
Carole Garside, NA
Night at the Graveyard
![Night at the Graveyard by Carole Garside, NA Night at the Graveyard by Carole Garside, NA](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_536_3a.jpg?itok=5AdKhIHf)
Carole Garside, NA
Halt! Who Goes There?
![Halt! Who Goes There? by Carole Garside, NA Halt! Who Goes There? by Carole Garside, NA](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_536_3b.jpg?itok=IQoJ3aW_)
Lorraine Gibb, APSNZ
Street Urchin
![Street Urchin by Lorraine Gibb, APSNZ Street Urchin by Lorraine Gibb, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_235_3d.jpg?itok=k5vyzg8V)
Lynn Hedges, LPSNZ
From the Window
![From the Window by Lynn Hedges, LPSNZ From the Window by Lynn Hedges, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_92_3a.jpg?itok=xrMUACmO)
Christine Jacobson, LPSNZ
Perchance to dream
![Perchance to dream by Christine Jacobson, LPSNZ Perchance to dream by Christine Jacobson, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_364_3a.jpg?itok=rPOEqUAo)
Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ
Close to the Bone
![Close to the Bone by Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ Close to the Bone by Charlotte Johnson, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_381_3a.jpg?itok=Mwgpz9_L)
Waverley Klein Ovink, LPSNZ
Lord of the fliers
![Lord of the fliers by Waverley Klein Ovink, LPSNZ Lord of the fliers by Waverley Klein Ovink, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_472_3a.jpg?itok=Jlw44pSJ)
Barbara Lee, APSNZ
Mount Dracula
![Mount Dracula by Barbara Lee, APSNZ Mount Dracula by Barbara Lee, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_47_3b.jpg?itok=t0FUu3FR)
Barbara Lee, APSNZ
Night Wraith
![Night Wraith by Barbara Lee, APSNZ Night Wraith by Barbara Lee, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_47_3c.jpg?itok=jurj0yx2)
Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ
Halloween Horror
![Halloween Horror by Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ Halloween Horror by Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_558_3a.jpg?itok=wxoFvCs2)
Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ
Missing
![Missing by Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ Missing by Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_558_3b.jpg?itok=sMk8T2Pq)
Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ
We Will Remember Them
![We Will Remember Them by Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ We Will Remember Them by Meg Lipscombe, FPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_558_3d.jpg?itok=KO8TC2Xj)
Barry Mahon, LPSNZ
Recurring Nightmare
![Recurring Nightmare by Barry Mahon, LPSNZ Recurring Nightmare by Barry Mahon, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_541_3a.jpg?itok=GyZYLpJ1)
Markham Mail, APSNZ,AFIAP
Bloodmoon rising
![Bloodmoon rising by Markham Mail, APSNZ,AFIAP Bloodmoon rising by Markham Mail, APSNZ,AFIAP](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_367_3a.jpg?itok=nr4kdhl3)
Alan Martin, N/A
Night eyes
![Night eyes by Alan Martin, N/A Night eyes by Alan Martin, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_465_3a.jpg?itok=cIdqsWkM)
Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS
The Old Family Tree
![The Old Family Tree by Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS The Old Family Tree by Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_216_3c.jpg?itok=9GpMaL3g)
Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS
Other Worldly Doorway
![Other Worldly Doorway by Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS Other Worldly Doorway by Helen McLeod, FPSNZ, GPSA, ARPS](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_216_3d.jpg?itok=-LHkkLPv)
Jean Moulin, EFIAP APSNZ
Ghosting
![Ghosting by Jean Moulin, EFIAP APSNZ Ghosting by Jean Moulin, EFIAP APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_344_3a.jpg?itok=BUe8WKoU)
Christine Mutlow, N/A
Lost on an Adventure
![Lost on an Adventure by Christine Mutlow, N/A Lost on an Adventure by Christine Mutlow, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_428_3a.jpg?itok=ujJ__S3j)
Sherryl Neale, N/A
Electrified
![Electrified by Sherryl Neale, N/A Electrified by Sherryl Neale, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_519_3a.jpg?itok=Ijp1lYV4)
Sherryl Neale, N/A
Submerged
![Submerged by Sherryl Neale, N/A Submerged by Sherryl Neale, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_519_3b.jpg?itok=PeMjkM4Y)
Gail Orgias, N/A
Still waiting
![Still waiting by Gail Orgias, N/A Still waiting by Gail Orgias, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_283_3c.jpg?itok=t4izgYJO)
Gail Orgias, N/A
Night exit
![Night exit by Gail Orgias, N/A Night exit by Gail Orgias, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_283_3d.jpg?itok=GDs52XIe)
Danielle Perrin-Castle, N/A
Eerie Skull
![Eerie Skull by Danielle Perrin-Castle, N/A Eerie Skull by Danielle Perrin-Castle, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_586_3a.jpg?itok=eYHyu6x_)
Eva Petro, NA
Abandoned
![Abandoned by Eva Petro, NA Abandoned by Eva Petro, NA](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_331_3a.jpg?itok=bSOMCz86)
Eva Petro, NA
Into the Unknown
![Into the Unknown by Eva Petro, NA Into the Unknown by Eva Petro, NA](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_331_3b.jpg?itok=abbgp211)
Eva Petro, NA
In the Beginning
![In the Beginning by Eva Petro, NA In the Beginning by Eva Petro, NA](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_331_3c.jpg?itok=XbAd1-kD)
Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP
Forest Fire Storm
![Forest Fire Storm by Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP Forest Fire Storm by Sue Riach, APSNZ ARPS AFIAP](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_294_3a.jpg?itok=yO9AxrvO)
Bob Scott, LPSNZ
Homage to Hitchcock
![Homage to Hitchcock by Bob Scott, LPSNZ Homage to Hitchcock by Bob Scott, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_545_3a.jpg?itok=5-Let9fb)
Robin Short, APSNZ
Come on in
![Come on in by Robin Short, APSNZ Come on in by Robin Short, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_34_3a.jpg?itok=kV0KOceV)
Robin Short, APSNZ
The pigeons Haunt
![The pigeons Haunt by Robin Short, APSNZ The pigeons Haunt by Robin Short, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_34_3b.jpg?itok=jXl01vm7)
Robin Short, APSNZ
Ghost in the Tunnel
![Ghost in the Tunnel by Robin Short, APSNZ Ghost in the Tunnel by Robin Short, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_34_3c.jpg?itok=X7K83EwU)
Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ
A Date with Death
![A Date with Death by Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ A Date with Death by Rosemary Simpson, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_411_3a.jpg?itok=vewcfFXu)
Noline Skeet, N/A
Moon Watching
![Moon Watching by Noline Skeet, N/A Moon Watching by Noline Skeet, N/A](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_8_3a.jpg?itok=aKY7yrsh)
David Skinner, LPSNZ
Old Time Dance
![Old Time Dance by David Skinner, LPSNZ Old Time Dance by David Skinner, LPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_539_3a.jpg?itok=u7T2Cy8h)
Pauline Smith, APSNZ
Eerie
![Eerie by Pauline Smith, APSNZ Eerie by Pauline Smith, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_475_3a.jpg?itok=vBFBwDV2)
Pauline Smith, APSNZ
Ravens Nest
![Ravens Nest by Pauline Smith, APSNZ Ravens Nest by Pauline Smith, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_475_3c.jpg?itok=I8aqr1gM)
Pauline Smith, APSNZ
The Lonely Alley
![The Lonely Alley by Pauline Smith, APSNZ The Lonely Alley by Pauline Smith, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_475_3d.jpg?itok=LnabHwQY)
Gail Stent, FPSNZ
Two of a Kind
![Two of a Kind by Gail Stent, FPSNZ Two of a Kind by Gail Stent, FPSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_437_3d.jpg?itok=ZNaIRty5)
Judy Stokes, APSNZ
Spirits flight at night
![Spirits flight at night by Judy Stokes, APSNZ Spirits flight at night by Judy Stokes, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_520_3c.jpg?itok=LI49sOEP)
Val Wardell, APSNZ
Apparition
![Apparition by Val Wardell, APSNZ Apparition by Val Wardell, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_468_3a.jpg?itok=qkjCMZhR)
Sheryl Williams, APSNZ
Beware the Dark Side
![Beware the Dark Side by Sheryl Williams, APSNZ Beware the Dark Side by Sheryl Williams, APSNZ](https://creative-focus.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/competition_entries/2021_06_30/158_421_3b.jpg?itok=dSxweFYe)