Australian Cup Presentation Evening via Zoom

Here are the registration details from the APS if members wish to tune in to the above presentation. You will need to register before the day of the event.

The results are in!
The Australian Cup Team is inviting you to the Presentation Evening of the 2023 Australian Cup Winners! You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: July 28, 202306:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
06:00 PM Adelaide, Darwin
04:30 PM Perth 
Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsd-GpqD8oHdMaYKQ_WR19m7U1UrOdDRoR

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

by Elaine Holliday, July 11, 2023

Photo Rally Reminder – 12 days left to shoot

Dear Members

There are only 12 days left to shoot your images for our next competition night, the inaugural John Sidebotham and Alan Torrens Memorial Trophies Photo Rally. Please remember there are only set subjects and no open section for the July competition. All images must be taken between 17th June and 15th July. We will extend the closing time to 11.59pm on Saturday 15th July to get your entries in.

Location – Parramatta including North Parramatta as per map – Parramatta-Map

Check out Warami in Parramatta Park this Saturday celebrating our First Nations.

Brief: Photo-Rally-Brief

Please note the following when submitting your entries:

Set subject 1 is a monochrome print

Set subject 2 is a colour print

Set subject 3 is a colour or mono digital

Set subject 4 is a colour or mono digital.

As mentioned to those who attended the photo rally on 17th June the subjects were chosen with Alan and John in mind and what they liked to shoot. John loved the printed image especially in monochrome and he liked simplicity too. Alan loved shooting landscapes and cityscapes, flora and fauna where there are so many patterns, he also loved recording our city through the years, documenting it through his imagery.

Any queries please contact me. Elaine

by Elaine Holliday, July 4, 2023

ICM Presentation Via ZOOM with Pennant Hills PC

Dear Members,

Pennant Hills Photographic Club has invited us to join them via ZOOM for a Presentation by Christopher Weeks. “Exploring the world of ICM and abstract photography” on Monday 31st July 7:30pm.

This presentation couldn’t have come at a better time with Abstract being our set subject for August. No matter your preferred style of photography, ICM (intentional camera movement) will suit any genre you choose. Join us to learn a new skill or to improve your ICM technique.

Read on to find out more

In this presentation, photographer Christopher Weeks will discuss how developing an eye for art and abstract compositions, and learning to use a variety of ICM techniques can open up new perspectives and photo opportunities for any genre of photography you practice. This fast-moving presentation filled with examples of his compelling ICM and abstract photography will focus on pre-visualizing images with printed art as a goal, developing an abstractionist perspective, Intentional Camera Movement and Multiple-Exposure ICM photography, including special processing considerations.
A former commercial / advertising photographer for over two decades in the U.S., he was internationally published and received numerous awards for his photography. Now based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, he works exclusively on the artistic side of photography with a primary focus on Urban and Nature abstracts, Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), and Multiple-Exposure ICM. Christopher is often influenced by the abstract paintings of the 1960’s that featured vibrant colours and the use of deep black accents. He developed a multiple-exposure ICM style of photography that features vibrant colours and a motion-capture aesthetic. Christopher is part of the team at ICM Photography Magazine where he is a regular contributor and administrator.
Christopher is known for his engaging, quick-paced and informal presentation style. His talks and workshops are a balance of inspiring photographs, image-making philosophy, and technique, all aimed at inspiring participants to clarify their vision and develop the skills to express their distinct creative spirit.

A ZOOM link will be sent closer to the date. We do hope you can join us.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, July 3, 2023

Results for competitions in June – 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 June – Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Keep on pushing Elaine Holliday – Top Shot All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Centrepoint Jorn Villien – Top Shot All Grades Open Small Print
Handy work Sonia Conn – Top Shot All Grades Open Mono Large Print	Lorikeet Eating Leo Darby – Top Shot All Grades Open Digital
Avian Bigfoot Bruce Williams – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Covenant Nilmini De Silva – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print
Liena Elaine Holliday – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Fallen on Hard times Sonia Conn – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print
Fun in the sun Bondi Sonia Conn – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Going Up Jonathan Holliday – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print
Victoria Jacqueline Foley – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Butterfly Heaven Marion Anstis – Merit All Grades Open Small Print
The Smithy Melinda Sexton – Merit All Grades Open Small Print	Tenderness Sonia Conn – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print
Embassy Patterns Elaine Holliday – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print	Rugby Scrum Corinna Lueg – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print
On the tools Jacqueline Foley – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print	Mt Wellington Rocks Doug Carley – Merit All Grades Open Digital
Melancholic moment Philippa Gordon – Merit All Grades Open Digital	Nyrstar Zinc Smelter Hobart Paolo Pizzin – Merit All Grades Open Digital
Church alley Pierre Fonsny – Merit All Grades Open Digital	Amelia Jacqueline Foley – Merit All Grades Open Digital

by Elaine Holliday, June 20, 2023

Todays TOP SHOT awards – Via ZOOM

Dear Members,

If you are unable to attend todays TOP SHOT awards in person, you can view them via ZOOM at 2pm. A couple of your fellow members will be receiving awards today.

Please register in advance for this Presentation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcOivrjMiEtN1kkKm9kRjj_CEmkAVJ3uD

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We hope you can join in.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, June 18, 2023

Photo Rally Brief

Dear Members,

This year is the inaugural Alan Torrens and John Sidebotham memorial event and we look forward to seeing you all.

The photo rally brief. Please click here

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.

Elaine

by Elaine Holliday, June 17, 2023

PHOTO RALLY – Alan Torrens and John Sidebotham memorial Event

Dear Members,

It’s time to charge your camera batteries and strap on your walking shoes because tomorrow is the BIG DAY.

For location click here

For Map click here

Your brief should you choose to accept it will be given out tomorrow when we meet. For those who won’t be attending tomorrow, you will receive the brief during the morning.

If you wish to attend tomorrow and haven’t let Elaine know please do so ASAP so you can be added to the WhatsApp group for updates.

We look forward to meeting with you at 9:30am.

Regards

Your Committee.

by Sonia Conn, June 16, 2023

FCC Topshot – Interactive Workshops – This Sunday 18th June 2023

Dear Members

There is a Top Shot presentation at Central Coast Leagues this Sunday from 10am – 3pm. As well as the presentation there will be 7 interactive workshops running throughout the day and 6 camera manufacturers offering their products at discounted prices. If you wish to participate in these please register below. All workshops are free. You will need to bring an sd card with you or you may wish to bring your own camera too.

Click on the following link for full details

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/topshot-interactive-photography-exhibition-hands-on-demo-day-tickets-645724889527

FCC Newsletter

https://fccnsw.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/143/2023/06/F-Stop-June-2023.pdf

by Elaine Holliday, June 16, 2023

ZOOM presentation Wednesday 14th June – with Adrian Donahue

Dear Members,

If there is one ZOOM presentation you won’t want to miss this is it. Adrian Donoghue is an incredibly talented photographer and artist. I am continually inspired by his creative mind and story telling ability and I’m sure you will be too.

Join us tomorrow night Wednesday 14th June at 7:30pm and see for yourself.

PLEASE NOTE – we encourage you to log on a little before the start time to allow for any issues that may arise. If you have trouble logging on, please keep an eye on your email for an updated link. Or contact Tom Carlos for an update. Contact on our website

Join Zoom Meeting
https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/69245386801?pwd=a1E4Uyt6bEZqbTRSVGtreHhsM0x6UT09

Meeting ID: 692 4538 6801
Passcode: 301114

We look forward to seeing you online.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, June 13, 2023

Photo Rally 2023 17th June The John Sidebotham and Alan Torrens Memorial trophies

17th June 2023 is our next photo rally and we are hoping all our members will be able to come this year. This is our first year to celebrate with 2 new perpetual trophies, The John Sidebotham award for prints and the Alan Torrens award for digital images.

We will spend the day at a location that will be sent out on Friday 16th June by email. You will be able to get to the location either by public transport or car. We may be able to carpool.

We would like to start with morning coffee, so to gauge numbers could you please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to come; I can then look for a cafe that will be able to accommodate all of us.

The brief for the Rally will be given out when we meet up and then will be published on our website along with a map of the area.

Please email elaine.holliday@ymail.com and cc elaineholliday@hotmail.com or if you know my phone number you can text me. I will set up a WhatsApp group so that we can communicate throughout the day. As soon as you contact me I can add you to this group.

Looking forward to seeing everyone for a fun filled day.

Don’t forget our zoom meeting on Wednesday 14th at 7.30pm with Adrian Donoghue. Adrian is an amazing photographic artist and I am so excited to see this presentation.

Elaine

by Elaine Holliday, June 5, 2023