Please refer to the email you received on Mon 6/02/2023 4:20 PM, from secretary.wollongongcameraclub@gmail.com
The sole purpose of the Special General Meeting is for Members to Vote on a Special Resolution to adopt an updated version of the Club’s Constitution. Passage of a Special Resolution currently requires agreement from 75% of the eligible membership which is why we are seeking support from all of you.
Our regular program, the Photo Group Competition, will commence immediately after the SGM, with Judge Peter Sherlock.
Please ensure your prints are on the display by 7.15pm – thank you.
Please ensure your prints are on the display by 7.15pm – thank you.
Definition:
Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology, in such a fashion that a well-informed person will be able to identify the subject material and certify its honest presentation.
The story telling value of a photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality while maintaining high technical quality.
Human elements shall not be present, except where those human elements are integral parts of the nature story such as nature subjects, like barn owls or storks, adapted to an environment modified by humans, or where those human elements are in situations depicting natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves.
Techniques that enhance the presentation of the photograph without changing the nature story or the pictorial content, or without altering the content of the original scene, are permitted including HDR, focus stacking and dodging/burning.
Techniques that remove elements added by the camera, such as dust spots, digital noise, and film scratches, are allowed.
Scientific bands, scientific tags or radio collars on wild animals are permissible.
All allowed adjustments must appear natural. Colour images can be converted to greyscale monochrome.
Images entered in Nature sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above can have landscapes, geologic formations, weather phenomena, and extant organisms as the primary subject matter.
This includes images taken with the subjects in controlled conditions, such as zoos, game farms, botanical gardens, aquariums and any enclosure where the subjects are totally dependent on man for food.
No techniques that add, relocate, replace, or remove pictorial elements except by cropping are permitted.
Photographs of human created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domestic animals, or mounted specimens are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement.
Infrared images, either direct captures or derivations, are not allowed.
Stitched images are not permitted.
Field Trip info is here: WCC_Field-Trip_Brigadoon_Apr-23. If you have a ticket from the postponed event in 2022, hang onto it, it’s still valid for the new date.
Website here: https://brigadoon.org.au/
Site Map here: https://brigadoon.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022-Programme_v05_p28_LR.pdf
Tickets here: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/bundanoon-highland-gathering/brigadoon-2023
You may recognise this photographer’s name from The Illawarra Mercury.
Sylvia could be giving a talk on underwater photography… or perhaps on her award-winning images. Maybe both!
In any case, it will be a fantastic evening. Below are some links to investigate beforehand 🙂
This is the first meeting of the Creative Group for 2023 and will set the agenda for the year ahead.
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Aims of Creative group are:
- To share knowledge, learning and on-going development amongst the members of the group,
- To introduce a range of skills and techniques both in-camera and in post-processing to enable members make creative images,
- To provide a friendly and non-judgemental space where all members can share, and critique images with confidence, and
- To create a space where rules can be broken and guidelines ignored.
- Members are encouraged, though not obliged, to enter their images in regular monthly competitions.
Format of meetings:
- Each member shares their image for the topic and explains it. Other members of the group may offer suggestions for improvement.
- A presentation/s by a member/s on a topic and/or techniques for the next month.
All details are attached. Any changes will be noted here! 🙂
Please ensure your prints are on the display by 7.15pm – thank you.
The set subject for this meeting’s videos is SPORT.
Full program available here: 20230506 CCM Meeting Notification 2
The main attributes that an image needs to be a winner. We will talk about why we like an image, or whether we don’t. What is pleasing to eye. The theme is to motivate the photographer to succeed and take more images that impress the viewer.
Please ensure your prints are on the display by 7.15pm – thank you.
Definition:
Australian Landscape
A photograph taken in Australia of natural land or coastal scenery, which may include people, buildings or other objects, provided that these elements do not dominate the photograph. Seascapes with no land do not fit the section. Urban-scapes are not acceptable.
Social Night – group booking for dinner
All Members and their invitees are welcome
Tuesday 30 May at 6.30pm
At Platform 61 at The Builders Club
Parking entry is on Church Street
Pedestrian entry is on Campbell Street
Please RSVP before Monday 29 May to Kaz:
Text 0414 377 999
Or email marketing.wollongongcameraclub@gmail.com
The Club has been informed that we have some celiac, vegetarian and dairy intolerant Members – however please double check when you order, that your chosen dish is suitable for you.
Also available on Zoom. Please email wccmmmaker@gmail.com if you would like an invitation link.
Free for Club Members ONLY.
Please DO NOT go to the school hall for this meeting! Go to Red Point Gallery at The Wentworth.
A two-hour workshop presented by Kathryn Orton, specifically for Wollongong Camera Club Members.
We have an exhibition at The Old Court House in September, and suggest that anyone planning to participate will enjoy attending this special workshop.
Please ensure your prints are on the display by 7.15pm – thank you.
Food Creative Naomi will take a horrifyingly ugly food and make it look delightfully mouth-watering.
This is product photography at its yummiest!
Check out her website here.
All the details are in this linked PDF 🙂
Please ensure your prints are on the display by 7.15pm – thank you.
Definition:
At Work
An image of people or person working/at work.
Times listed in this post are check-in times at YHA.
ALL of the details are in this PDF file >>> WCC_Field-Trip_Blue-Mountains_Aug-23
Please do let me know if you are coming.
Book your own accommodation, please. Any questions, contact Kaz. Thanks! 😀
Take a look at Brad’s website here 🙂
https://chilby.com.au/
Please ensure your prints are on the display by 7.15pm – thank you.
Details in this link 🙂 WCC_Field-Trip_Art&Architecture_Aug-23
Information for Club Members: Members-Info_OCH-Exhibition_2023
Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNOkJKXgGvMyqK-Fj1FlXdplk2ePUYtSHaxoiqM9z78y5wCA/viewform?pli=1
We are pleased to welcome Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery who will officially open this event!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend, either by booking through the Eventbrite link, or emailing Kaz Childs at marketing.wollongongcameraclub@gmail.com
Thank you!
Photography Exhibition proudly presented by Wollongong Camera Club
Information for Club Members: Members-Info_OCH-Exhibition_2023
Acclaimed photographer, teacher, tour leader and the man behind Better Photography Magazine Australia – Peter Eastway joins us for a talk on Lightroom and a variety of other subjects.
He will be bringing along some of his books for sale, so be sure to pack your pocket money and a bag to carry your goodies home in!
Learn more:
