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About Us

Wollongong Camera Club meets at 7.30 pm on Tuesdays from February to November.

1st Tuesday of the month: Movie Makers

2nd Tuesday of the month: Photo Group Guest Speakers

4th Tuesday of the month: Photo Competition

Meetings are at Figtree Heights Public School, Cnr St George Ave and Lewis Dr, Figtree*.

The Management Committee meet on Zoom at 7:00pm on the 3rd Monday of the Month.

We also hold monthly Field Trips. See our calendar for more information.

*During COVID lockdowns, meetings are held via Zoom.

If you would like to join our Club, please click the button below, fill in and submit the Application, make the payment as indicated, and we will confirm your application as soon as possible.

Upcoming Events
May
28
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
May 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Judge – Craig Parker Subject – Australian Landscape
Jun
4
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Movie Makers: CCM Space Video Di... @ Figtree Heights Public School Hall
Movie Makers: CCM Space Video Di... @ Figtree Heights Public School Hall
Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bring your works in progress for critiquing.  Also a video recorded on your ” Smart Phone”;  can be edited on PC.
Jun
11
Tue
2024
7:30 am JOINT MEMBER PRESENTATION on Und... @ Figtree Heights Primary School
JOINT MEMBER PRESENTATION on Und... @ Figtree Heights Primary School
Jun 11 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
An interesting evening where Sue Curtis, Sue Souter and Les Schumer get together to share their knowledge and mesmerise us with their exciting  stories and beautiful images taken on recent travel adventures. Both Sue Curtis[...]
Jun
25
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Jun 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Judge – Alan Hitchell Subject – Open
Jul
9
Tue
2024
7:30 pm GUEST SPEAKER : Samuel Markham ... @ Figtree Heights Primary School
GUEST SPEAKER : Samuel Markham ... @ Figtree Heights Primary School
Jul 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Samuel is a self-taught landscape and wilderness Photographer from the South Coast. Samuel says .. ” Photography entered his life in 2011, transforming the way he perceives the world and instilling in him a profound[...]
Jul
23
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Jul 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Judge – Glen Samson Subject – Panning Blur
Aug
17
Sat
2024
10:00 am ILLAWARRA FAMILY HISTORY and HER... @ City Diggers Club
ILLAWARRA FAMILY HISTORY and HER... @ City Diggers Club
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Our Club will be represented at the Illawarra Family History and Heritage Fair to celebrate Family History month in  August and the diversity of cultural heritage in the Illawarra. This Fair is being hosted by[...]
Aug
27
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Aug 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Judge – Colin Talbot Subject – Open
Sep
24
Tue
2024
7:30 pm Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Photography Group Competition – ... @ Figtree Heights Public School
Sep 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Judge – Colin Talbot Subject – Portrait
Archives

Results for competitions in 2022 Image of Year – Digital

There were 4 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Clouds Over Works
Vivienne Noble – Image of the Year
Image of the Year – Digital – Open – All Grades

A Moment Of Stillness
Michelle Hourigan – Commended
Image of the Year – Digital – Open – All Grades

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Bruce Shaw – Commended
Image of the Year – Digital – Open – All Grades

Christchurch Wizard
Tim Porteous – Commended
Image of the Year – Digital – Open – All Grades

by Tim Porteous, December 13, 2022

Results for competitions in November 2022 Print

There were 40 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Red Onion
Helen Robinson – Best In Section
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Time Passes
Brian Harvey – Best In Section
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Spiny Leaf Insect_stacked 100
Sue Curtis – Best In Section
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Dandelion
Michelle Hourigan – Best In Section
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Monarch Butterfly 2
Joe Cremona – Merit
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Drooping Miss Daisy
Ann Lamb – Merit
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Don’t Touch
Jill Bartlett – Merit
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Chilling Out
Colin Marshman – Merit
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Mushrooms
Helen Robinson – Merit
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The Waratah
Kerry Gilmore – Merit
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New York New York
Joe Cremona – Merit
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Close encounter
Matt Dawson – Merit
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Leaf
Colin Marshman – Merit
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Fungi flame
Sandra Chapman – Merit
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FLYNN
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
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Scales And Spikes
Michelle Hourigan – Merit
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TELE
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
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Oyster Mushroom
Sue Curtis – Merit
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Family Pow Wow
Dawne Harridge – Credit
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After the rain
Kerry Gilmore – Credit
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Citric Acid
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Fallen Feather
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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Window to the soul
Matt Dawson – Credit
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In Prayer
Dawne Harridge – Credit
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Peace
Ann Lamb – Credit
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Sewing on a Button
Sue Martin – Credit
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Sad Rhino
Jill Bartlett – Credit
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Citric Acid in Mono
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Opening Zucchini Flower
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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Lizard Lazing on Log
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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Sun bathing
Tim Hoevenagel – Credit
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Wasp
Greg Powell – Credit
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Morning light after rain
Ross Bembrick – Credit
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Go for gold
Alexander Dawson – Credit
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Magnolia bee
Sandra Chapman – Credit
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Honey bee
Simon Bastin – Credit
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Reflections
Greg Powell – Credit
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Passion
Valerie Porter – Credit
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Raindrops on orchid bud
Ross Bembrick – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, November 22, 2022

Results for competitions in November 2022 Digital

There were 22 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Catch me if you can
Ann Lamb – Best In Section
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Ringo Starr
Joe Cremona – Merit
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Dandelion at Sunset
Sue Shaw – Merit
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Paper Wasp Tends To Her Nest
Michelle Hourigan – Merit
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Looking Seedy
Vivienne Noble – Merit
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Popping Out
Colin Marshman – Merit
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Eye on You
Sue Martin – Merit
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Alex Meets Mum
Matt Dawson – Merit
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Acid thru Microscope
Tim Porteous – Merit
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In my garden
Sandra Chapman – Credit
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Detail of coral
Kerry Gilmore – Credit
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Help me please
Brian Harvey – Credit
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Is any body in there?
Greg Powell – Credit
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Lily
Lynley Olsson – Credit
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Red Native
Valerie Porter – Credit
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GARDEN CLOSE UP
Wayne Fulcher – Credit
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Busy Bee
Jill Bartlett – Credit
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Flying Duck Orchid
Sue Curtis – Credit
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Eastern Pygmyfly
Les Schumer – Credit
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Spirit within the wood
Ross Bembrick – Credit
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Dahlia
Andrew Gray – Credit
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Snack Time
Tim Hoevenagel – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, November 22, 2022

Results for competitions in October 2022 Digital

There were 11 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Christchurch Wizard
Tim Porteous – Best In Section
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Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
Bruce Shaw – Merit
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the racer
Jim Ollis – Merit
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Orange Lacewing Butterfly
Michelle Hourigan – Merit
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Tail slide
Matt Dawson – Merit
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The Falls
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Canola Patterns
Sue Curtis – Credit
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Mr Lincoln Rose with morning dew
Ross Bembrick – Credit
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primbee
Michael Cherviakov – Credit
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Flying High
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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Clouds Over Works
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, October 26, 2022

Results for competitions in October 2022 Print

There were 26 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Bird Beauty
Helen Robinson – Best In Section
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International Bike Race
Cheryl Thompson – Best In Section
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Nankeen Kestrel at Eagle Bluff WA
Simon Bastin – Best In Section
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A drying Darter
Valerie Porter – Best In Section
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Iridescent Bug
Dawne Harridge – Merit
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Colin Marshman – Merit
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Rain and Sweat
Vivienne Noble – Merit
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ULURU FOREGROUND
Colin Marshman – Merit
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Sugar Mill
Vivienne Noble – Merit
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Sydney At Sunrise
Michelle Hourigan – Merit
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Shipwreck
Sandra Chapman – Merit
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THROUGH THE ARCH..
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
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The Inland Sea At Dwereja
Joe Cremona – Credit
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U.C.I. Road Race
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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Lyttelton Harbour
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Spluttering into life
Matt Dawson – Credit
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Market Lady
Helen Robinson – Credit
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Let There Be Light
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Peleton
Matt Dawson – Credit
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Frond
Greg Powell – Credit
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Lets Venture
Lynley Olsson – Credit
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Native bearded orchid
Sue Curtis – Credit
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ACCROSS THE TOP
Wayne Fulcher – Credit
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Ginger Beer Factory
Lynley Olsson – Credit
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Alpine mist
Sue Curtis – Credit
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the pursuit
Jim Ollis – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, October 26, 2022

Results for competitions in October 2022 Creative

There were 5 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Its been very wet
Sue Curtis – Best In Section
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Adventure on the High Seas
Ruth Brooks – Credit
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Pear Splash in Reverse
Sue Curtis – Credit
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Hang On Tight
Jill Bartlett – Credit
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In the Minds Eye
Sue Martin – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, October 18, 2022

Results for competitions in October 2022 Creative

There were 5 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Its been very wet
Sue Curtis – Best In Section
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Adventure on the High Seas
Ruth Brooks – Credit
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Pear Splash in Reverse
Sue Curtis – Credit
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Hang On Tight
Jill Bartlett – Credit
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In the Minds Eye
Sue Martin – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, October 18, 2022

Results for competitions in September 2022 Print

There were 26 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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He Is Flying
Vivienne Noble – Best In Section
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Lead Rider
Joe Cremona – Best In Section
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catch and kick 2
Jim Ollis – Best In Section
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Catch Me If You Can
Michelle Hourigan – Best In Section
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WATCH OUT
Colin Marshman – Merit
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Kart Racing
Cheryl Thompson – Merit
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Oh no you don’t
Matt Dawson – Merit
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The Finish Line
Helen Robinson – Merit
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Too Close
Sue Martin – Merit
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AFL weekend warriors
Sandra Chapman – Merit
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Catching The Rebound
Michelle Hourigan – Merit
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Soccer clash
Sue Curtis – Merit
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Rough Ride
Dawne Harridge – Credit
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Uni Club Soccer
Sue Martin – Credit
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The Triathlete
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Taking Lead
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Determination
Ann Lamb – Credit
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SUPER STAR
Colin Marshman – Credit
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Sportsmanship
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Hockey Take Off
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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Dapto has the ball
Lynley Olsson – Credit
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Power turn.
Ross Bembrick – Credit
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Barrel racer digging deep
Sue Curtis – Credit
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Lets go boys
Lynley Olsson – Credit
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Sweet spot of wave.
Ross Bembrick – Credit
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LOOK NO HANDS
Wayne Fulcher – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, September 27, 2022

Results for competitions in September 2022 Digital

There were 16 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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Motocross Rider 76
Joe Cremona – Best In Section
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TAKE THAT
Colin Marshman – Merit
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GO HARVEY GO
Wayne Fulcher – Merit
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Spotting The Gap
Michelle Hourigan – Merit
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The boxer, a self-portrait
Joseph Baez – Merit
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Netball Defence
Sue Curtis – Merit
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On Your Marks
Dawne Harridge – Credit
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Ocean Kayak Turn
Sue Martin – Credit
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Triathlon turmoil
Sandra Chapman – Credit
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Winners Are Grinners
Sue Shaw – Credit
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Afternoon Racing Sydney Harbour
Bruce Shaw – Credit
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Eyes On The Ball
Les Schumer – Credit
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Great Wave
Vivienne Noble – Credit
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my ball
Jim Ollis – Credit
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The Scrum
Tim Porteous – Credit
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Kayak Competitor
Cheryl Thompson – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, September 27, 2022

Results for competitions in August 2022 Digital

There were 15 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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A Moment Of Stillness
Michelle Hourigan – Best In Section
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Into the waterfall
Sandra Chapman – Merit
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Jindabyne Sunrise Tree
Greg Powell – Merit
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Russell Falls
Andrew Gray – Merit
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Girl with a gun
Kerry Gilmore – Merit
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Santiago at Nightfall
Dawne Harridge – Credit
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Ta Pinu
Joe Cremona – Credit
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Bombo Quarry
Sue Curtis – Credit
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Lotus Bloom
Lynley Olsson – Credit
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Big Waves
Tim Hoevenagel – Credit
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Hibiscus
Ann Lamb – Credit
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Trying on a Hat
Sue Martin – Credit
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Deadly
Tim Porteous – Credit
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3801 Under Steam at Thirlmere
Ross Bembrick – Credit
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Baby Wombat Sleeping
Matt Dawson – Credit
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by Tim Porteous, August 23, 2022