Results for competitions in May – Sport Recreation and Open

There were 44 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

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Gotta nab it gotta nab it Marion Anstis – Top Shot – Set SetSubject Digital	Beach footy Sonia Conn – Top Shot – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Up and over Melinda Sexton – Top Shot – Set SetSubject Small Print	Barrel Girl Leo Darby – Top Shot – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Fighting for the buoy Pierre Fonsny – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	Female Wrestling Nilmini De Silva – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital
Kayaking on Cataract Gorge Lancesto Paolo Pizzin – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	Fishing @ Curl Curl Paolo Pizzin – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital
Hanging five Leo Darby – Merit – Set SetSubject Digital	How to tackle white water Pierre Fonsny – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Sleeper Hold Nilmini De Silva – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Fighting Hard David Curtis – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Daria Elaine Holliday – Merit – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Ball Two Melinda Sexton – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Getting through the break Sonia Conn – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Ocean Thunder Elaine Holliday – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print
Tripple threat Sonia Conn – Merit – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Between a rock and red buoy Jacqueline Foley – Merit Open Colour Large Print
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Jacqueline Foley – Merit Open Colour Large Print	Big foot Jacqueline Foley – Merit Open Small Print
Duyfken Striking The Sails Deborah Dietz – Merit Open Digital	Jump David Curtis – Merit Open Digital
In-flight snack Bruce Williams – Merit Open Digital	Pollen pose Philippa Gordon – Merit Open Digital
Skateboarding Tricks Nilmini De Silva – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	Canoe Champ Melinda Sexton – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Come on pass it! Neville Pollard – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	Leading the Pack Leo Darby – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Alone Larapinta walk Rick Pinnock – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital	Determination Marion Anstis – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Digital
Perfect Balance Nilmini De Silva – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Tip It Over David Curtis – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Ice Hockey Pursuit Jonathan Beckerleg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Red Defence Jonathan Beckerleg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Around the bouy Jonathan Holliday – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Wipeout Stuart ANDERSON – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print
Life Begins at 60 Stuart ANDERSON – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Colour Large Print	Eeny meany miny mo Tom Carlos – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print
Yellow Card Tom Carlos – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print	I’m not picking up those sticks! Jacqueline Foley – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Small Print
To Close to Call David Curtis – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Busy Beach Corinna Lueg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print
On Your Marks Set Corinna Lueg – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print	Its a hard slog Elaine Holliday – Highly Commended – Set SetSubject Mono Print

by Elaine Holliday, May 31, 2023

Blacktown Medieval Festival

Blacktown Medieval Festival is on this weekend. Check out the link below.

https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/festival/Whats-on/Blacktown-City-Medieval-Fayre

by Elaine Holliday, May 20, 2023

HHCC – Rainforest Canopy Awards Competition

Rainforest Rescue Canopy Awards  We are excited to inform you that the Rainforest Rescue Canopy Awards photo competition has been extended by two weeks. This means that you now have more time to submit your entries and showcase your unique creative perspectives of our rainforests. With each entry received, you’re contributing to the protection of 1 square meter of rainforest forever. Not only that, but there are fantastic prizes to be won. Enter up to six images in any of the three categories below. Habitats: Landscapes and scenes captured within or of the Rainforest. Characters: Wildlife captured within or on the margins of the Rainforest. Hidden Gems: Plants, details, and abstractions captured within or of the Rainforest. Grand Prize is valued at AUD$2,500 and includes: Five days of luxurious accommodation in the heart of the breathtaking Daintree Rainforest at Daintree Secrets. An unforgettable experience exploring the Mossman Gorge, guided by the knowledgeable and friendly team at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre. A one-hour eco-cruise along the Daintree River, where you’ll marvel at the stunning wildlife and beautiful scenery while on board the eco-friendly Solar Whisper. Category Prize valued at AUD $495, and includes a voucher from F-Stop for $375 for purchasing high quality camera bags and accessories, as well as a stylish and durable Will & Bear hat valued at AUD$120. Best of the Wet Tropics special prize – The winning photograph is chosen from a pool of entries shot in Queensland’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The winner will receive a voucher from F-stop worth $375, which can be used to purchase high-quality camera bags and accessories. Additionally, they will receive a stylish and durable Will & Bear hat valued at $120, perfect for exploring the great outdoors. People’s Choice Award is determined by the most popular photo as selected by public opinion. The lucky winner will receive a fantastic prize package from our sponsors, including a sleek and stylish set of sunglasses worth $150 from The Sunglass Fix,  a cozy and beautifully designed rug worth $150 from Wondering Folk  In addition to other exciting prizes, the winner will also receive a beautiful print valued at $100 from “The Scenic Route” collection, designed by the talented Australian artist, Victoria McGrane. Each piece is infused with intricate and nostalgic designs that are intentionally imperfect, making them truly unique and charming.Don’t miss your chance to enter! Entries are closing for the 2023 Canopy Awards on Monday 29th May at 8pm AEST. Click the link here for entry & further details: https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/canopy-awards/

by David Curtis, May 16, 2023

Peter Eastway – Presentation

Dear Members,

Please join us in the hall tonight at 7:30pm to hear from award winning, published, Landscape/Travel Photographer Peter Eastway. Peter will be sharing with us his latest book along with a visual presentation of his incredible work as a photographer. You won’t want to miss it.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, May 16, 2023

Peter Eastway – Presentation

Dear Members,

Please join us in the hall next Tuesday 16th May to hear from award winning, published, Landscape/Travel Photographer Peter Eastway. Peter will be sharing with us his latest book along with a visual presentation of his incredible work as a photographer. You won’t want to miss it.

A reminder that Peters presentation is in place of our usual competition night, which will be held on Tuesday 30th May – Subject – Sport and Recreation.

We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday at 7:30pm.

Regards

Your Committee.

by Sonia Conn, May 9, 2023

New link for tonight.

We’ve issues with the other link. try this one.

Thomas Carlos is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: My Meeting
Time: May 2, 2023 08:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 676 6305 2638
Passcode: 322476
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by Tom Carlos, May 2, 2023

ZOOM Presentation – with SandraD Imagery

Dear Members,

Tomorrow evening Tuesday 2nd May at 7:30pm is our presentation via ZOOM on “Creative Imagery” with SandraD.

Please find the ZOOM link below

Join Zoom Meeting
https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/65734828787?pwd=Z20zd2dqTjNERklub0NncVNHMTNOdz09

Meeting ID: 657 3482 8787
Passcode: 028207

For more information on Sandra’s creative imagery, check out her website and bio https://www.sandradimagery.com/ https://www.sandradimagery.com/who-is-sandrad-imagery 

We look forward to seeing you online this Tuesday

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, May 1, 2023

Architectural Photography – with Pennant Hills PC

Dear Members,

Tomorrow is the outing with Pennant Hills Photographic Club, incorporating Sydney Uni and surrounding areas.

If you wish to attend please give Chris Kenyon (the President of PHPC) a call to let him know you will be joining them on 0428419670

Meet Chris at CJ’s cafe at 8:00am, Central Station (Eddy Ave exit) He will wait until 9:00am before walking down to the uni.

We are expecting rain so be prepared.

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, April 29, 2023

Covid Alert

Dear Members,

Please be aware that a couple of our members have come down with covid over the weekend.
Covid seems to be doing the rounds again so if you have any cold or flu symptoms around any upcoming meetings please be mindful, get tested or stay at home.
Thank you.

by Elaine Holliday, April 26, 2023

Architectural Photography – with Pennant Hills PC

Dear Members,

Pennant Hills Photographic Club has kindly invited us to join them on their Architectural Photography outing on Sunday 30th April. For more information please read on.

The Pennant Hills Photographic Club outing on Architectural Photography takes place at Sydney University on Sunday 30 April.  This campus is easy to reach and walk around, and has a large range of architectural styles from neo-gothic sandstone buildings to modernism.  The best light on most buildings is from sunrise (6:30am) to mid-afternoon.

GETTING THERE

There are two main entrances to Sydney University: (i) University Avenue (off Parramatta Road) and (ii) Eastern Avenue (off City Road).

• Walk: Central Station to University Avenue, off Parramatta Road (25-minute walk)
• Bus: Central Station to University Avenue, off Parramatta Road (busses every 10 minutes)
• Bus: Central Station to Eastern Avenue, off City Road (busses every 10 minutes)
• Car: Parking is limited around Sydney University

WHAT TO DO

Meet up with other members at 8:00am for an early coffee (see below); meet at the campus; or take the Sydney University Self-guided Tour – this 14-point map is at: https://www.google.com/search?q=sydney+uni+self+guided+tour&oq=sydney+uni+self+guided+tour&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60l3.5232j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8.  

FOOD AND DRINK

• 8:00am: Morning coffee at CJ’s, Central Station (Eddy Ave exit). Chris Kenyon, President, PHPC will be there to coordinate.  Cheap and cheerful
• Lunch: Sounds Sydney Café at the Chau Chak Wing Museum (University Avenue, off Parramatta Road).  Delicious light meals, middle level prices
• Lunch: Restaurants and cafés, City Road, Newtown. All sorts, many cheap and cheerful (10 minutes’ walk from Sydney University)
• Lunch: For a “pan-Asian food court” check out Spice Alley, hidden near Kensington St, Chippendale (just off Broadway).

WHAT TO BRING

• Camera, fully charged batteries
• Tripod if available.
• Money for refreshments.

If you wish to attend, please meet PHPC president Chris Kenyon at 8:00am: Morning coffee at CJ’s, Central Station (Eddy Ave exit).

We hope you can join us

Regards

Your Committee

by Sonia Conn, April 22, 2023