Welcome to Hornsby Heights Camera Club!

Our club’s aim is to foster an interest in and the enjoyment of photography.  We do this through competitions, workshops, lectures, outings and meetings with other camera clubs.

Our members are all keen amateur photographers. Their photographic interests may vary – landscape, portraiture, sporting, abstract, etc.,  but they all share a passion for capturing great images, improving their skills and techniques and sharing their knowledge and experiences with other members.  Some examples of our members’ recent photos appear on this page.

Would you like to improve your photography?  Our Club meets monthly in a friendly, informal atmosphere.  If you’d like to join – or just see how we operate – come along to one of our meetings. Club application forms are available at our club evenings. 

We meet at 7.30 pm on the 3rd and 5th Tuesday of each month.

by MyPhotoClub Colin, June 22, 2017

Results for competitions in 3. April – Open

There were 22 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 3. April – Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Minor argument Marion Anstis – Top Shot All Grades Open Colour Large Print	High Five Jacqueline Foley – Top Shot All Grades Open Small Print
Tulip Stairs Elaine Holliday – Top Shot All Grades Open Mono Large Print	Sunset Storm Clouds Nilmini De Silva – Top Shot All Grades Open Digital
Prepping the Harvest David Curtis – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Babysitting David Curtis – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print
Such a cutie Elaine Holliday – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	By the Lake Sonia Conn – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print
Misty swamp Jacqueline Foley – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	beach walk Philippa Gordon – Merit All Grades Open Small Print
Leaf Jorn Villien – Merit All Grades Open Small Print	Webbiness Jacqueline Foley – Merit All Grades Open Small Print
Agave Elaine Holliday – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print	Our Final Farewell Jonathan Beckerleg – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print
Demure Sonia Conn – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print	Street Stripper Paolo Pizzin – Merit All Grades Open Digital
Dragonfly on grass Michael Lewy – Merit All Grades Open Digital	Shifting Light Nilmini De Silva – Merit All Grades Open Digital
Watercolour poppies via ICM Philippa Gordon – Merit All Grades Open Digital	Quick snack Marion Anstis – Merit All Grades Open Digital
Flying_in_tandem Richard Shakenovsky – Merit All Grades Open Digital	Surf Hut Jacqueline Foley – Merit All Grades Open Digital

by Elaine Holliday, April 17, 2024

State Library of NSW – Shot exhibition special invitation

Hi Members,

Calling all photography enthusiasts!

We have a unique opportunity to visit the State Library’s acclaimed exhibition, Shot, with an exclusive curator-led tour by Geoffry Barker!

Thanks to Pennant Hills Camera Club (PHCC), we secured a limited number of tickets (only 10 spots available!) for this special event.

Here’s why you won’t want to miss this:

• Go behind the scenes: Explore the State Library’s incredible collection through a personalized tour led by the curator himself, Geoffry Barker!
• A visual journey: Immerse yourself in 400 captivating photographs, many never before exhibited, spanning nearly every photographic format from 1845 to 2022.
• Australian Photography Highlights: Witness Australia’s photographic history, including the oldest photograph, early color photography, iconic works by renowned photographers, and thought-provoking contemporary pieces.

Due to the limited availability, we kindly ask that you RSVP ASAP to ensure your spot.

Here’s how to RSVP:

• Contact Chris from PHPC directly – chrisk710@bigpond.com

Don’t miss this exclusive chance to delve deeper into the world of photography!

When: Monday May 20th, 6pm

Where: State Library NSW

More info: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/shot

Best regards,

Your Committee

by Jacqueline Foley, April 16, 2024

Berowra Woodchop & weekend away

Dear Members,

As you know, we’re gearing up for some exciting events in the coming months, including our participation in the Berowra Woodchop festival on Sunday, August 25th. Last year’s outing was a blast, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase our club and connect with the wider community.

However, a bit of a scheduling conflict has come to light. The Woodchop falls on the same weekend as our previously planned photography getaway to Portland (August 23rd-25th).

Here’s where we need your input! Have any of you amazing early birds already booked accommodation for the Portland trip?

If not, or if your bookings are flexible, the committee would like to propose moving the weekend away to August 9th-11th. This would allow us to participate in both the Woodchop and enjoy our Portland adventure without any overlap.

Please let Jakki know by Monday, April 15th, if this change in the Portland trip date would cause any problems for you. You can reach Jakki at jakjakjakki@gmail.com

Regards,

Your Committee

by Jacqueline Foley, April 12, 2024

REMINDER: Street Photography Outing – This Saturday 13th April

Dear Members,

If you haven’t already, it’s time to RSVP to Jonathan for this Saturday’s outing into the city.

We will meet at Hornsby Station platform 4 at by 1:10pm where Jonathan will give us the brief for the day. Alternatively, please let Jonathan know if you would like to meet us in the city.

We will generally stay as a group throughout the day with smaller breakaways of groups of 2 or 3 when photographing and then regather again. A Whatsapp group will be created to keep everyone informed.

It will be a fantastic day of socialising, learning tips and tricks from your fellow members and the opportunity to take some award winning images.

Please RSVP by Thursday 11th April.

Please click here for more details.

Public transport announcement

We will be travelling on the Northern Line via Strathfield as buses replace trains on the North Shore line.

We do hope you can join us.

Regards,

Your Committee

by Jacqueline Foley, April 11, 2024

FCC F Stop Newsletter

Dear Members,

Here is the latest edition of the Federation of Camera Clubs’ newsletter.

click here

by Elaine Holliday, April 9, 2024

Street Photography Outing – This Saturday 13th April

Dear Members,

This coming Saturday is our exciting street photography outing in the CBD, led by Jonathan! Don’t miss it!

We will meet at Hornsby Station platform 4 at by 1:10pm where Jonathan will give us the brief for the day. Alternatively, please let Jonathan know if you would like to meet us in the city.

We will generally stay as a group throughout the day with smaller breakaways of groups of 2 or 3 when photographing and then regather again. A Whatsapp group will be created to keep everyone informed.

It will be a fantastic day of socialising, learning tips and tricks from your fellow members and the opportunity to take some award winning images.

Please RSVP by Thursday 11th April.

Please click here for more details.

Public transport announcement

We will be travelling on the Northern Line via Strathfield as buses replace trains on the North Shore line.

We do hope you can join us.

Regards,

Your Committee

by Jacqueline Foley, April 8, 2024

Zoom presentation – Adrian Whear – Wed 10th April

Dear Members,

We are excited to have Adrian Whear present to us his street photography work. Adrian has won many national and international awards and has also self-published his first book, Detour. Detour was named as the winner of the 2023 APS photobook competition.

See the link below to get a bit of a look at the book on his Instagram page.

Cost$75.00+postage

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjEFfKThLRe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

• When: Wednesday 10th April, 7:30pm
• Where: Zoom (link emailed separately the day before)

We look forward to seeing all your faces on zoom!

Best regards,

Your Committee

by Jacqueline Foley, March 27, 2024

HHCC – Olympus OMD For Sale

A friend of one our members is selling his Olympus OMD camera and associated equipment which is listed below. His name is Peter Langbart Ph: 0409744007

Members can contact him directly if interested.

Olympus OMD Mirrorless Kit
Description	+-New		Asking
Olympus OM-D E-M1	800.00		300.00
M.Zuiko Pro 12-40mm F2.8	1150.00		550.00
M.Zuiko Pro 7-14mm F2.8	1400.00		1000.00
M.Zuiko Pro 40-150mm F2.8	1700.00		1100.00
M.Zuiko Macro 60mm F2.8	650.00		250.00
M.Zuiko Teleconverter x1.4	550.00		250.00
HLD-7 Battery Hand grip	200.00		100.00
62mm UV filter for Pro lens	55.00		25.00
72mm UV filter for Pro lens	55.00		25.00
62mm ND Filter x2	120.00		40.00
BLN-1 Camera Battery	120.00		50.00
FL-LM2 Compact flash	50.00		20.00
Camera Case	60.00		15.00
Full kit Camera backpack	270.00		100.00
	$7180.00		$3825.0

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by David Curtis, March 20, 2024

Webinar with Robyn Moon

Dear Members,
In conjunction with Chimu travel Robyn Moon is hosting a webinar on the Sub- Antarctic Islands on Wednesday 20th March. This is a part of the world very rich in photographic opportunities but not many have yet accessed. Robyn will be travelling there later this year as the Special Guest Photographer onboard and thought the Camera Club community would enjoy exploring the richness of this wilderness through images and stories from those who have been.

If this is of interest to you, please read on and register via the link below (This is not a club event)

Everybody’s heard about Antarctica but have you heard about the Subantarctic islands?Have you ever wondered what Macquarie Island, Campbell Island, Auckland Island or The Snares is like ?Generally known as the SubAntarctic islands, they offer extraordinary Flora and Fauna hence why they are known as the Galapagos of the Southern Ocean.Join Robin Moon and Chimu Adventures for some Zoom armchair travel, with lots of images, video and chat with experts in the region. If you are interested in travelling to this region we will be talking about the cruise with Heritage Expeditions departing Hobart on November 22nd for 14 days.

The Webinar is Wednesday March 20th at 7:30pm. Places are limited, so register using the following link :
Sub Antarctic Islands webinar or, book through Sony Scene

Many thanks, Robin Moon, Vice President Mosman Camera Club

by Sonia Conn, March 20, 2024

Results for competitions in 2. This is Australia and Open

There were 29 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2. This is Australia and Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Sunkissed Nilmini De Silva – Top Shot – Set SetSubject Digital	This desolate land Elaine Holliday – Top Shot – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Anzacs David Naar – Top Shot – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Forty-five Degrees Bruce Williams – Top Shot Open Small Print
Mount Buffalo vista Jacqueline Foley – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	Playing with Marbles The Devils Mar Leo Darby – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital
Morning_Surfer Brian Halls – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	Rock Pool Swim Corinna Lueg – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Sofala Local Nilmini De Silva – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Close call Sonia Conn – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Dawn awakenings Fiona Wilson – Merit – Set SetSubject Small Print	Cleansing Elaine Holliday – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Maddie2 Jacqueline Foley – Merit Open Colour Large Print	White fronted Bee eater with Catch Michael Lewy – Merit Open Digital
Everything is Bigger! HunterValley Maureen Brew – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	Australia’s ‘Mother Nature’ Richard Shakenovsky – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Working the Iron Ore Mine Leo Darby – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	The Harvest Sonia Conn – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Anatomy of a fire Philippa Gordon – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	Lovin my job Fiona Wilson – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Beauty of the Outback Richard Shakenovsky – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Didgeridoo Player Michael Lewy – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Rough Waters Brian Halls – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	It was nice to meet you Melinda Sexton – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print
Kakadu croc, QLD Deborah Dietz – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print	Ancient art Marion Anstis – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print
Bridge Parade Corinna Lueg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Crossing the Harbour Bridge Richard Shakenovsky – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Housing Forster Elaine Holliday – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print

by Elaine Holliday, March 19, 2024