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An endemic duck and natural Kiwi settings are among photos exhibited by IHC at the 2025 Hastings Foto Fest this year.
IHC’s photography competition titled Capture the Moment, is for New Zealanders who have an intellectual disability, or an intellectual disability and autism.
Established from the success ofthe IHC Art Awards, Capture the Moment has grown annually.
This year’s theme, ‘Nature: the living world’, encompasses all animals, plants, and natural elements that exist independently of people, including water, seas, and mountains.
It inspired more than 160 entries - the top 30 entries will be exhibited in Hastings and in an online gallery.
“This duck is just sitting there thinking, a reminder for everyone to chill out in your own space,” said Zam.
Second place went to Connor Stokes from Auckland who sought inspiration from Muriwai Beach on Auckland’s west coast for his photograph The Sacred End of the Water.
Dean Coleman from Pukekohe took third place with his image of sunlight through trees called A Quiet Moment.
The Youth Award winner was Aurora McCulloch from Darfield with her work Taniwha Splash taken at the Rakaia Gorge River.
Wellington’s Regan Humphries photograph Muscles shot upwards through a forest canopy. Photo / Regan Humphries
“Māori legend says a Taniwha lives in the river... Is this a splash from the Taniwha caught in my photo?”
The People’s Choice Award went to Wellington’s Regan Humphries with his photograph Muscles shot upwards through a forest canopy.
“Leaves, sun and trees, make me feel happy,” said Humphries.
All of the top 30 finalists from Capture the Moment will be exhibited at Foto Fest in Hastings from September 19 to October 2.
