HHCC – Studio Lighting Workshop

Hi Members,

Just a reminder that we will have a studio lighting workshop on Tuesday 6th September at Mount Colah Community Centre. This will run from 7:30 to 10:00pm.

The workshop will be with Irwin Ellem, a retired professional photographer specialising in portrait work.  Bring your own camera – flash and tripod optional.

See you there!

by David Curtis, August 29, 2022

HHCC – Street Photography Outing Postponement

Hi Members,

Unfortunately the Street Photography Outing booked for the 3rd September has had to be postponed. We’ll advise when we find a new date.

Thanks

by David Curtis, August 26, 2022

HHCC – Pittwater Interclub Competition

Hi Members,

Just a reminder that the Pittwater Interclub competition will be held this evening at Pittwater RSL Club. The start time is 7pm. It would be great to see as many members there as we can!

Thanks!

Dave

by David Curtis, August 22, 2022

HHCC – Portfolio Exhibition Evening

Dear Members,

Please join us from 8pm on Tuesday 30th August to view a wonderful display of images provided by our portfolio group as they exhibit their cohesive collection of work for you to enjoy. 

Each member has chosen their subject and with the help and support of the group over the past 18 months or so, we are excited to finally be able to share our portfolios with you.

The exhibition is open to everyone so please feel free to bring family and friends along on the night. A light supper will be available.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Warmest Regards

Sonia Conn

by David Curtis, August 18, 2022

Results for competitions in August At Night and Open

There were 34 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in August At Night and Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

City lights Nilmini De Silva – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	Lake Tyrrell Stars Nilmini De Silva – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital
Neon specs Jonathan Beckerleg – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	Milkyway 01 Jorn Villien – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Lantern Laneway Nilmini De Silva – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Glimpsing an Icon Bruce Williams – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Singapore Sling David Curtis – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Left Behind Elaine Holliday – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Winds of time Martin Paul – Merit – Set SetSubject Small Print	Ferris light Jon Holliday – Merit – Set SetSubject Small Print
Harbour Crossing At Night Corinna Lueg – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Ferris Wheel Elaine Holliday – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Archway Jorn Villien – Merit Open Colour Large Print	Mossy Point Sunset Marion Anstis – Merit Open Colour Large Print
Natural Apparel Sonia Conn – Merit Open Colour Large Print	Surviver Sonia Conn – Merit Open Colour Large Print
Leaf Jorn Villien – Merit Open Small Print	Not happy Jan Marion Anstis – Merit Open Small Print
Beneath a Veil Sonia Conn – Merit Open Mono Large Print	On Point Sonia Conn – Merit Open Mono Large Print
Down the hatch Marion Anstis – Merit Open Digital	Sombre Guardians Marion Anstis – Merit Open Digital
Mother and Daughter David Curtis – Merit Open Digital	City Walkway R. Neville Pollard – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Rain at Midnight Melinda Sexton – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	HELLO Rick Pinnock – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Silos in the Dark Nilmini De Silva – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Late night clowns Jonathan Beckerleg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Late night drinks Jonathan Beckerleg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	The Dancers Bob Sendt – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Silos And Stars Corinna Lueg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Eating Out at Night in Santiago R. Neville Pollard – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print
Rainy Night Corinna Lueg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Harbour Bridge Fireworks Leo Darby – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print

by Elaine Holliday, August 16, 2022

White Water Stadium Outing Cancelled and September Competition Changed

We don’t seem to be having much luck with outings this year. Unfortunately, the venue is closed for maintenance.

We are looking to reschedule this for early next year.

As a result, we are changing our September competition from Sports Photography to Open as we were looking at using the outing for practising our sport photography.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Tom

by Tom Carlos, July 31, 2022

Results for competitions in July – Faceless & Open

There were 37 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in July – Faceless & Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Buckets & Spades Jacqueline Foley – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	Spinning Jacqueline Foley – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital
Surviving the dust Martin Paul – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	Tea Lady Margaret Fagg – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital
Priscilla Lookalike Nilmini De Silva – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Im coming home Sonia Conn – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Friends for Life Sonia Conn – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Whats That Melinda Sexton – Merit – Set SetSubject Small Print
Mongrel Jon Holliday – Merit – Set SetSubject Small Print	Gone but never forgotten Sonia Conn – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Mask Stuart ANDERSON – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Creepy Visitor Leo Darby – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Training for Green and Gold Corinna Lueg – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print	A little bit of tenderness Sonia Conn – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Portrait of depression Jonathan Beckerleg – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Deserted island Jon Holliday – Merit Open Colour Large Print
Female Grass Parrot Bruce Williams – Merit Open Small Print	The Tunnel Stuart ANDERSON – Merit Open Digital
Jasime Stuart ANDERSON – Merit Open Digital	Faceless Tourists Paolo Pizzin – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Surfer on the block Paolo Pizzin – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	The Stonemason Melinda Sexton – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
An Artist at Work Nilmini De Silva – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	Rosary Prayers Nilmini De Silva – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Fashion ghost Marion Anstis – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	Gili T\’s sunset duet Philippa Gordon – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Knackered David Curtis – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	Macassan Beach NT Maureen Brew – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Avocado Girls Nilmini De Silva – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Is there anyone out there Martin Paul – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Desert Daybreak Martin Paul – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Family Picnic Corinna Lueg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Porter Jonathan Beckerleg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	A Long Way Down R. Neville Pollard – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print
Life in Decline Fiona Wilson – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print	Ooh theres Me Elaine Holliday – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Waiting for the bus Elaine Holliday – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print

by Elaine Holliday, July 19, 2022

Please Wear a Mask Tonight

G’day all,

With the recent spike in Covid cases, we would like all attendees tonight to wear a mask. We have a number of members who fall into a high risk category if they should come in contact with Covid. We would like to keep our members safe.

Hand sanitizer and masks will be available at the door if you forget.

Tom

by Tom Carlos, July 19, 2022

TOPSHOT 2022 – ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY!!!

View this on our website at https://fccnsw.myphotoclub.com.au/topshot-2022-entries-close-friday/

Don’t forget to get your Entries uploaded, and entry fees paid, before midnight this Friday 15 July!

Prints should be posted/delivered, by close of business Friday, to the address provided on the printable label. Please contact the Committee if you need to make alternative arrangements.

Federation of Camera Clubs (NSW) Inc.
P.O. Box 49
Macquarie Fields 2564
NSW Australia

by Tom Carlos, July 12, 2022

HHCC – Marion Anstis!

STOP PRESS!!

We wish to congratulate our member Marion Anstis. Marion has recently been acknowledged for her scientific research, particularly into four species of land frogs from Western Australia who have recently been identified as a new Genus and are now officially named after her. 

After decades of studying the life cycle of frogs and releasing her book “Tadpoles & Frogs of Australia“, researchers have classified these frogs into the distinct biological group Anstisia. 

To read more about Marions amazing story click on the link provided. Alternatively, you can watch Marions interview on the ABC breakfast show via (iview). Fast forward to approx 1hr 48mins in. It’s well worth the viewing.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jun/27/frogs-that-lay-eggs-on-land-new-genus-named-after-wa-teacher-whose-lab-was-a-campervan?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 We are so incredibly proud of you Marion and all you have accomplished in your research so far!! We look forward to hearing more about your achievements in the future. 

by David Curtis, July 12, 2022