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PHOTOGRAPHY GROUPS’ APRIL 2021 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED

April 2021 has been a busy time for the Photography Group; Outings, Presentation (Landscape), Competitions and more Field Trips. Add to this exciting programme the Club’s upcoming 2021 Exhibition at Wollongong’s Old Courthouse in June (19~20th).

Our Monthly Competitions is ramping up with challenges to members by new members, along with some longer established members producing some great entries especially in B Grade Prints.

Remember: The May 11th PG Meeting; “Creative Flower Photography” with Colin Harrison from the UK will be on ZOOM and not at the School.

The April Newsletter covers the above and more. Please take the time to read the latest Newsletter. Remember to check the Club’s website regularly for Programme changes.

by Bruce Shaw, May 4, 2021

WCC June Exhibition

Hi members

A reminder to all members that the Club requires at least 80 prints in order to present an interesting and worthwhile Exhibition.

As advised last Tuesday, the Club has around 50 black metal frames which members are entitled to borrow. These frames are 16 x 20 inch or 50 x 40 cm in size.

We have limited the number of prints that each member can submit to four, i.e. colour and/or mono. If you are using your own frames please give consideration to having black frames so that we can maintain uniformity throughout the display. If this is a problem please phone Dawne to discuss.

If you want to submit images in your own frames that are slightly over or under the requested sizing, please feel free to do so as we should be able to incorporate them into the overall presentation.

The Club has four easels, (two of which are now reserved by two members) on which we can display large framed images or canvas prints and there is also an area above the fireplace in the main entrance hall at the Court House where a fairly large image can be hung.

If you have a large print that you wish to either exhibit or sell, please let Dawne know in advance stating whether it is a canvas or framed image and the approximate size. This information would need to be e-mailed to Ruth Brooks as well .. secretary@wollongongcameraclub.org.au – thank you!

As of today, only four members have borrowed Club frames and this is somewhat concerning as we would like to see a good representation of our members’ work. The images you display can be on any subject and they don’t have to be images that have previously been entered in Club competitions. One member said to me last Tuesday … “I won’t be submitting anything, as my work is not good enough for an Exhibition” … I have to admit that this was a disappointing response, as all our members, without exception, do some wonderful photography which I am sure that the General Public will enjoy viewing or even buying.

Anyone wishing to borrow Club frames can contact me on 0401 540 699 to arrange a time and date to collect the frames.

As advised previously, we will be collecting members framed images on Tuesday 25th May (competition evening). Please make sure that your frames are are well wrapped so that they do not scratch or damage. Also ensure that you have a label at the back of each image stating :

Name ….

Title of Image ….

For Sale … $ amount (print only or framed)

(If using a Club frame, the frame would not be included)

Not For Sale

NOTE : Most importantly, please e-mail Ruth with the details as shown on your label secretary@wollongongcameraclub.org.au

We need the support of all our members to make this Exhibition a success, so please support your Club.

Thank you.

Dawne Harridge

by Ruth Brooks, May 4, 2021

WCC Auction 13 July

Our Grand Auction is 13 July with an auctioneer who will be as persuasive as he is entertaining. Here’s your opportunity to clear out the gear that you thought you’d use but haven’t and to buy gear that you’d like to try.

If you have some small items, you might like to simply donate them to the club. Larger items can be auctioned with 10% of the proceeds going to the Club.

Please send details and reserve price (if any) to me (secretary@wollongongcameraclub.org.au) by 5 July so I can make a catalogue and distribute it before the auction.

Then bring your items to sell before 7pm on Tuesday 13^th July.

We will have fun

See you there

Ruth

by Ruth Brooks, May 1, 2021

WCC Meetings in May

4 May: Movie Makers at Figtree Heights Primary School

11 May: ‘Creative Flower Photography’ – speaker Colin Harrison (UK) on Zoom

15 May: Field Trip – Historic Berrima

18 May ‘Creating Unreal Images’ speaker Shirley Steel

25 May: Competition ‘Minimalism’ – Mystery Judge

May is the start of Our Winter Creative Sessions. Our first speaker on 18 June is Shirley Steel from the Blue Mountains. Some of our members know Shirley who is renowned for her creative photography. We do not know yet whether Shirley will be on Zoom or whether she will be able to come to Wollongong.

The sessions will continue on 15 June with Ilona Ibou-Zolof and Christine Brunton talking about Altering Reality with Photoshop. On 20 July we will share and discuss our own photos and on 17 August we will have a Creative competition with Judge Kerry Boytell.

These Creative Sessions are open to all members and you can come to all sessions (preferably) or just some of them.

Shirley would like to have some idea of how many people are coming to her session. Would you email me and let me know whether or not you can come? My address is secretary@wollongongcameraclub.org.au

Looking forward to seeing everyone in May

Ruth

by Ruth Brooks, April 29, 2021

Meeting 4 May – Movie Makers

The MAY 4th meeting will make a return to meeting at the school hall.

COVID-Safe practices will need to be followed but no mask wearing is required.

The AGENDA for the evening will be:

WELCOME BACK

CLUB future activities & business

HOT SPOT – any new equipment, ideas, things learned

WORKS in PROGRESS – members’ videos shown for comment

TOPIC for the NIGHT – SHORT CLIPS for LIKES on SOCIAL MEDIA

DISCUSSION TOPIC – MACRO VIDEOGRAPHY

REMINDER – Please advise and have copies on USB of any videos you would like included in the Club Exhibition at the Old Court House in mid-June.

by Ruth Brooks, April 28, 2021

Results for competitions in April 2021 Print

There were 29 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in April 2021 Print

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

The Rock Vivienne Noble – Best In Section Print A Grade Colour Any Subject	Unloved Church Vivienne Noble – Best In Section Print A Grade Monochrome Any Subject
THE LONG ROW . Wayne Fulcher – Best In Section Print B Grade Colour Any Subject	BURNT OUT . Wayne Fulcher – Best In Section Print B Grade Monochrome Any Subject
Cobar Mine Susanne Souter – Merit Print A Grade Colour Any Subject	Catch Les Schumer – Merit Print A Grade Colour Any Subject
Dosec_H05 Tim Porteous – Merit Print A Grade Colour Any Subject	Quiet Reflection Joe Cremona – Merit Print A Grade Monochrome Any Subject
Ravanahatha player Ruth Brooks – Merit Print A Grade Monochrome Any Subject	Velvetish Kaz Childs – Merit Print B Grade Colour Any Subject
The Tower Jim Ollis – Merit Print B Grade Monochrome Any Subject	Tangled Vine Kerry Gilmore – Credit Print A Grade Colour Any Subject
Pre COVID Catch Up Jill Bartlett – Credit Print A Grade Colour Any Subject	In Search of Ulysses 2 Joe Cremona – Credit Print A Grade Colour Any Subject
What’s for Dinner Cheryl Thompson – Credit Print A Grade Colour Any Subject	MINAMURRA FALLS Colin Marshman – Credit Print A Grade Colour Any Subject
The Old Pianola Helen Robinson – Credit Print A Grade Monochrome Any Subject	High and Dry Jill Bartlett – Credit Print A Grade Monochrome Any Subject
The Silo Brian Harvey – Credit Print A Grade Monochrome Any Subject	OLD BRIDGE Colin Marshman – Credit Print A Grade Monochrome Any Subject
Hockey Reach Sue Martin – Credit Print A Grade Monochrome Any Subject	BUSKING UKRAINE STYLE Monte Hunt – Credit Print B Grade Colour Any Subject
Iconic Cairns FNQ Ross Bembrick – Credit Print B Grade Colour Any Subject	He is Keen Ann Lamb – Credit Print B Grade Colour Any Subject
Morning Birds Clara Soedarmo – Credit Print B Grade Colour Any Subject	SWALLOW FALLS Nth WALES Monte Hunt – Credit Print B Grade Monochrome Any Subject
My Old Specs Ann Lamb – Credit Print B Grade Monochrome Any Subject	Wrong track Michael Cherviakov – Credit Print B Grade Monochrome Any Subject
The Steelworks Steam Tim Hoevenagel – Credit Print B Grade Monochrome Any Subject

by Tim Porteous, April 27, 2021

Results for competitions in April 2021 Digital

There were 18 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in April 2021 Digital

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Follow The Light Joe Cremona – Best In Section Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	Wild Bombo Dylan Tate – Merit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome
The Observer Sue Shaw – Merit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	Hold On Sue Martin – Merit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome
Watermarks on Sweetpeas Ann Lamb – Merit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	City Beach Surfer Andrew Gray – Merit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome
Industrial_006 Tim Porteous – Merit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	Minamurra Rainforest Susanne Souter – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome
Lake Gunn Les Schumer – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	Baffin Island Contrasts Brian Lefoe – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome
1.Sparrow on alert Cheryl Thompson – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	TRAVELLING SALESLADY HALONG BAY Monte Hunt – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome
Bye Bye Ruby Dawne Harridge – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	Minamurra Sunrise Graham K Hamilton – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome
EARLY MORNING RISE Wayne Fulcher – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	Centre of the Passionflower Kathy Pond – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome
Rose for my love Tim Hoevenagel – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome	Having a rest Clara Soedarmo – Credit Digital All Grade Any subject colour or monochrome

by Tim Porteous, April 27, 2021

WCC Old Court House Exhibition

I posted the information below at the beginning of the month and neglected to add that prints for the exhibition need to be with Dawne Harridge by 25 May (our May competition night). I have reprinted the original email below.

Our Club exhibition will be at the Old Court House in Wollongong on 19 and 20 June. Saturday 19^th will be from 8am till 4pm and Sunday will be 8am till 3pm. Setup will be on Friday 18^th, we don’t have a time for setup yet. We will pack up from 3pm on Sunday and members need to come in to collect their prints.

We are hoping that all members will exhibit images – up to four images each. Dawne will bring Club frames to meetings so members can borrow them to frame their prints. The mat size needs to be 16 x 20 inches.

Members can use their own frames which are preferably 16 x 20 inches and preferably black (for uniformity). Please make sure that there is strong cord or string attached to the back of the frame. The Club cannot be responsible for a frame that is damaged if the cord breaks.

We can display a limited number of larger prints. Please speak to Dawne if you would like to do this so she can coordinate it.

Each print must have a label on the back with title and author and also whether or not the print is for sale, it’s price and whether the price includes the frame (frame must be your own if it’s for sale). Please also email that information to me (secretary@wollongongcameraclub.org.au) so we can make display labels.

Please also let me know when you can help during the weekend. We need people on Friday to help set up and people on Sunday at 3pm to pack and clean up (as well as the people who come to collect their prints). We also need people who can come for two hours on Saturday and/or Sunday to help with organisation and answer questions.

Summary

Up to 4 prints per member 16 x 20 inches framed (club frames available).
Label with information on back.
Email information to Ruth.
Let Ruth know when you are available to help: Friday? Saturday times? Sunday times? Sunday pack up?

by Ruth Brooks, April 27, 2021

WCC Old Court House Exhibition

We can display a limited number of larger prints. Please speak to Dawne if you would like to do this so she can coordinate it.

Summary

Up to 4 prints per member 16 x 20 inches framed (club frames available).
Label with information on back.
Email information to Ruth.
Let Ruth know when you are available to help: Friday? Saturday times? Sunday times? Sunday pack up?

by Ruth Brooks, April 18, 2021

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP’S MARCH 2021 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED

It is now just over 12 months since COVID-19 Pandemic sudden shutdown our meeting together and our world was turned upside down. 2021 has a new lease of life with the Photography Group meeting again at the School venue with social distancing and other precautions taken.

The March 2021 Newsletter brings reports on the 2021 AGM, the Change of Leadership, meetings and several other activities. Also there is notice of new updates and what’s coming in April 2021. So, here’s a little Newsletter for the Easter long weekend.

Members are encouraged to take the time to read the Newsletter, consult with the Club’s Calendar, just in case there has been a last minute change, and beware that we are looking forward to share fellowship with each other and sharing our photographic endeavours.

by Bruce Shaw, April 1, 2021