Results for competitions in February – Open

There were 15 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 February – Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Unveiling Sonia Conn – Top Shot All Grades Open Colour Large Print	wipe out Jon Holliday – Top Shot All Grades Open Small Print
Queens Stairs BW Jon Holliday – Top Shot All Grades Open Mono Large Print	Salt Works Nilmini De Silva – Top Shot All Grades Open Digital
Wheel Chair Racing Nilmini De Silva – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Salt lake Sunrise Sonia Conn – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print
Eucalyptus Elaine Holliday – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Maddie Jacqueline Foley – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print
Fine and dandy Jacqueline Foley – Merit All Grades Open Colour Large Print	Making Tracks Melinda Sexton – Merit All Grades Open Small Print
Misty morning Jorn Villien – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print	Lake Menindi Silouettes Sonia Conn – Merit All Grades Open Mono Large Print
The Age of the Selfie Nilmini De Silva – Merit All Grades Open Digital	Looking Fruity Stuart ANDERSON – Merit All Grades Open Digital
Lonely trail Marion Anstis – Merit All Grades Open Digital

by Elaine Holliday, February 21, 2023

Updated Competition Definitions

Dear members,

Please find attached the updated Federation of Camera Clubs (NSW) Competition Definitions. These Competition Definitions will be used for both the Topshot and Interclub Competitions starting in 2023. There have been some changes to multiple sections as well as the introduction of a new section, Drone/Aerial Photography.

Please read this document carefully, and familiarise yourself with the changes to ensure any images used from previous years still comply with the current Definitions. FCC Competition Definitions

Also note under “Australian Landscapes” – No modification that changes the truth of the Landscape image is allowed. Images may be cropped but no other technique that removes, adds to or moves any part of the image is allowed. This includes replacing of a sky.

If you have any questions regarding these updated definitions, please don’t hesitate to raise them at our next club meeting on Tuesday 21st February.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, February 7, 2023

Lightroom Workshop – This Saturday

Dear Members,

This is your last chance to register for our Lightroom workshop.

It is for Any Member beginner – advanced who is interested in learning how to get the most out of your images. Seats are limited so to secure your place contact Nil: nilmini@polisplan.com.au or Sonia: sonia.conn@gmail.com asap.

You DO NOT have to have a Lightroom subscription but you will need to at least have installed the Free Lightroom 7 day trial from Adobe’s Creative cloud Click here This is a great opportunity to try Lightroom should you consider buying. 

We recommend you install Lightroom’s free trial no later than this Thursday 9th February to allow time for any installation issues that may arise, as we may not be able to help you on the day.

When: This Saturday 11th February

Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Where: Hornsby Library (Room 8)

Cost: $10 per person to cover room charge, cash payable on the day.

What you will need

• Laptop or portable PC, Chargers, mouse if you use one
• RAW files if you have them but not essential ( you will be provided a couple on the day to get you started)
• Latest version of Lightroom or (free 7 day Lightroom trial) available via the link above 
• Notebook and pen

We look forward to hearing from you and growing our photography skills together.

Regards,

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, February 7, 2023

Mat Cutter – Borrowing system

Dear Members

As you know, we have purchased a mat board cutter for use by the members of the Hornsby Heights Camera Club. The mat board cutter is being housed by one of our committee members, Nilmini De Silva who lives in the Hornsby area.

If you wish to borrow the mat board cutter, please email Nilmini at nilmini@polisplan.com.au with the following details – Name, Phone and date of preferred borrow. Nilmini will then message you with her address and phone number to discuss a suitable pick up and drop off date and time.

Please watch these YouTube videos (Click here & here) before using the mat board cutter for the first time. These videos have lots of useful information regarding how to use the mat cutter and when to use the slip sheet (when bevel cutting), how to store the straight cutter in the safe position, how to change blades etc. Especially note that you should always store the mat cutter in a flat position. 

Should Nil be away, the mat board cutter will be housed elsewhere and you will be notified by email of the period and who to contact.

Please keep the following in mind: 

• Generally, Nil would prefer the exchange to happen during the week, unless she is home at the weekend at a time suitable to you and her. 
• The mat board cutter should only be borrowed once you have your prints ready.
• Borrow time is limited to 3-days, to make sure it is readily available to everyone who needs to borrow it.
• Please make sure you don’t wait till the day before a competition to borrow the mat cutter as it may not be available.
• The mat cutter can be returned on a club night by prior arrangement as long as you are sticking to the 3-day rule. 
• Please make sure you check everything is back in the bag before returning as there are a few small pieces that can easily be overlooked. A list of contents will be available in the bag for you to check items off when re-packing the mat cutter.
• Please make sure that you know how to cut your mat as Nil may not have time to demonstrate to everyone who borrows it.
• We will keep a register of when you borrowed, when you returned and check all the bits have been included. 

If you have any questions that were unanswered by the above You Tube videos, feel free to contact Sonia at sonia.conn@gmail.com for extra support.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, February 5, 2023

Welcome Back Evening

Dear Members, 

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow evening Tuesday 31st January for a great night of photo displays, digital displays, information and learning.

What’s happening –

• Portfolio exhibition Part II
• Mat cutting display with the opportunity to cut your own mats (If you wish to participate please bring some mat board along with you) 
• Presentation of Set subjects
• Digital display of FCC inter club results
• External competition talk
• Light supper ( Don’t forget your mug)

Matt board available from The Art Scene in West Ryde https://www.artscene.com.au or from most Art supply stores.

Membership fees are due now – Amount due $75 – For banking details please click here

We look forward to welcoming you back and hearing all about your holiday adventures.

Regards

Your Committee 

by Sonia Conn, January 30, 2023

Australian Photographic Society – National Competition 2023

Dear Members,

The APS (Australian Photographic Society) National 2023 Competition is now open to receive entries. Why not give it a try. Click here to learn more.

APS is a “My photo club” user so you can enter online just as you do each month, it’s that easy. Different rules of entry may apply so please read the rules on their home page before submitting images.

Entry – $10 for members and $30 for non members. Members receive some great discounts so joining might be worth looking into. A few of our members are already enjoying many benefits the APS has to offer, such as access to Presentations, Conferences, Multi day events Australia wide, discounts and of course the opportunity to work towards obtaining your honours. For more information click here.

If you have never entered an external competition, this is a great place to start.

Regards

Your Committee.

by Sonia Conn, January 25, 2023

Welcome presentation evening – Membership Fees

Dear Members, 

Your membership fees are due now or before our welcome back evening. Amount due $75 – For banking details please click here

Our welcome back evening is – next Tuesday 31st January

What’s happening –

• Portfolio exhibition Part II
• Mat cutting display with the opportunity to cut your own mats (If you wish to participate please bring some mat board along with you)
• Presentation of Set subjects
• Digital display of FCC inter club results
• Light supper ( Don’t forget your mug)

Matt board available from The Art Scene in West Ryde https://www.artscene.com.au or from most Art supply stores.

We look forward to welcoming you back on 31st January and hearing all about your holiday adventures.

Regards

Your Committee 

by Sonia Conn, January 24, 2023

Lightroom Workshop

Lightroom Workshop

Run by Nilmini De Silva

This workshop is for any member interested in improving their editing skills. 

You DO NOT have to have a Lightroom subscription but you will need to at least have installed the Free Lightroom 7 day trial from Adobe’s Creative cloud Click here This is a great opportunity to try Lightroom should you consider buying.

We recommend you install Lightroom’s free trial no later than Thursday 9th February to allow time for any installation issues that may arise, as we may not be able to help you on the day.

Important to note – There are Only 11 places left, so please act quickly to secure your place by contacting Nil: nilmini@polisplan.com.au or Sonia: sonia.conn@gmail.com 

When: Saturday 11th February

Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Where: Hornsby Library (Room 8)

Cost: $10 – $15 per person to cover room charge

What you will need – 

• Laptop or portable PC, Chargers, mouse if you use one
• RAW files if you have them but not essential ( you will be provided a couple on the day to get you started)
• Latest version of Lightroom or (free 7 day Lightroom trial) available via the link above
• Notebook and pen

Don’t forget –

• Charger for Laptop/PC 

This course is suitable for Beginners – Intermediate photographers. You would normally pay around $250+ for a workshop like this so you won’t want to miss it. For more information Click here

We look forward to growing our photography skills with you.

Regards,

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, January 12, 2023

Welcome Back Evening – Membership fees

Dear Memebrs, 

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas/New Year break and found many opportunities to get out and about with your cameras.

Sadly the silly season is over and we are already in week 2 of January, so it’s time to start thinking about what’s coming up at Club for 2023

Our welcome back evening – Tuesday 31st January

What’s happening –

• Portfolio exhibition Part II
• Mat cutting demonstration – you can also bring some mat board along if you want to give it a try. Available from https://www.artscene.com.au or any art supplies store.
• Presentation of Set subjects
• Digital display of FCC inter club results

Membership Fees –

Membership fees are now due. Please pay before our welcome back evening on 31st January. For banking details Click here

Display night requirements Click here

Updated Calendar Click here

The calendar and Display night requirements are also available on our club home page. We recommend you visit our page regularly to check for any updates.

Lightroom workshop – Saturday 11th Feb

This course is for any member looking to improve their editing skills, whether you have Lightroom or not. More details to follow later this week.

We look forward to welcoming you back on 31st January and hearing about all your holiday adventures.

Warm Regards

Your Committee 

by Sonia Conn, January 10, 2023

End of Year results 2022

Photo of the Year 2022

Colour Prints

1^st Place              Stuart Anderson              Dream Petals

2^nd Place             Jon Holliday                    River runs red

3^rd Place              Elaine Holliday                Eye of the Lake

Honourable Mentions                                                            

Jon Holliday                      Sunrise at Salt Lake                   

David Curtis                      New York Dawn                       

Sonia Conn                        Submerged                                    

Jacqueline Foley              Nicks Favourite                                        

Jonathan Beckerleg        The writings on the wall                     

Stuart Anderson              Calla Lilly

Sonia Conn                       Survivor

Elaine Holliday                 Beauty Beyond

Nilmini De Silva               Deep Dive

Mentions

Nilmini De Silva              Princess Pier

Jorn Villien                       Leaf Study

Corinna Lueg                   Noisy Miner

Marion Anstis                  Morning Call

Bob Sendt                         QVB Reflections

Our judge Allan Coker found this extremely difficult to judge and would have liked to award more first places.  Congratulations to all our members.

Mono Prints

1st Place             Stuart Anderson               Mask

2^nd Place             Jonathan Beckerleg         Portrait of depression

3^rd Place              Sonia Conn                      On Point

Mentions                                                                                                 

Jacqueline Foley              Surprise                                                                                       

Elaine Holliday                 Looking in                                                                                        

Jorn Villien                        Berkeley Trail 3                

David Curtis                      Box Canyon                                                                                        

Corinna Lueg                    Mum with Twins         

Marion Anstis                  On the hunt                                                              

Sonia Conn                       Uncovered

Bob Sendt                         Old Bottles                                            

Jonathan Beckerleg        Last Song

Leo Darby                         Around the Bend

Our judge said all entries in the mono portfolio were really strong and all worthy of a mention.  Congratulations again to our members.

Small Prints

1^st Place              Jon Holliday                    Queens Stairs

2^nd Place             Jorn Villien                       Tree and Thunderstorm

3^rd Place              Neville Pollard                Cool submerged waters of Vanuatu

Honourable Mention                                                             

Jon Holliday                      Red Shoes                                

Mentions                                                                                                 

Marion Anstis                  Dinner for a week

Fiona Wilson                    Life in Decline

Congratulations to all members in this section.

Digitally Projected images

1st Place             Paolo Pizzin                     Nature’s Fine Arts Red Hill

2^nd Place             Paolo Pizzin                     Reflections on Dee Why Pool

3^rd Place              Jacqueline Foley              Left to our own devices

Honourable Mentions                                                           

Doug Carley                      Warped View                                 

Pierre Fonsny                   Hoegne Creek                                

Jacqueline Foley              John S portrait                             

Marion Anstis                  Mossy Point Sunset                    

Nilmini De Silva               Chalk Artist                                 

Corinna Lueg                    Orca Like                                   

Fiona Wilson                    Drowned                                        

Nilmini De Silva               The Ocean Provides

Fiona Wilson                    Storm Brewing

Mentions

Pierre Fonsny                  Behind Bars

Stuart Anderson              Striker

Doug Carley                      Oxers Rock Tree

Melinda Sexton               Making Sparks Fly

Rick Pinnock                     Flower Cape Trib

David Curtis                      Lone Tree Canyon

Melinda Sexton               Sunset over the Living Desert

Comment from our judge for the digital section:  There is generally a good standard and wide choice of subject matter in this portfolio.  This is usually an indication of a pretty strong club.  Well done Hornsby Heights Camera Club.

Point Scores for 2022

Colour Prints Point Score                                                      

1^st  Place Gold Medal – Nilmini De Silva – 52 points

2^nd Place Silver Medal – Sonia Conn – 50 points

3^rd Place Bronze Medal – Elaine Holliday – 46 points

4^th Place – Dave Curtis – 41 points

5^th Place – Jonathan Holliday – 39 points

Mono Prints Point Score

1^st Place Gold Medal – Elaine Holliday – 48 Points

2^nd Place Silver Medal – Leo Darby – 45 points

3^rd Place Bronze Medal – Corinna Lueg – 44 points

4^th Place – Sonia Conn – 35 points           

5^th Place – Jonathan Beckerleg – 26 points

Small Prints Point Score                                                        

1^st place Gold Medal – Jonathan Holliday – 47 points           

2^nd Place Silver Medal – Melinda Sexton – 40 points                                                       

3^rd Place Bronze Medal – Neville Pollard – 28 points                                        

Joint 4^th Place – Marion Ansits/Martin Paul – 22 points           

5^th Place – Jorn Villien -18 points

Digitally Projected Images Point Score

1^st Place Gold Medal – Nilmini De Silva – 55 Points

2^nd Place Silver Medal – Melinda Sexton – 43 points

3^rd Place Bronze Medal – Marion Anstis – 35 points

Joint 4^th Place  – Jakki Foley/Doug Carley          – 33 points

5^th Place – Maureen Brew – 32 points

Overall Point Score

1^st Place Gold Medal – Nilmini De Silva -107 points

2^nd Place Silver Medal – Sonia Conn – 102 points           

Joint 3^rd Place Bronze Medal – Elaine Holliday & Marion Anstis -94 points                                        

4^th Place – Jonathan Holliday – 86 points                 5^th Place – Melinda Sexton – 83 points  

Congratulations to all club members for a fantastic year of photography.

by Elaine Holliday, January 8, 2023