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Editor: Gayle Harrison Email: [email protected]

PSQ BBQ -16th November 2019

Oyster Park, Cleveland

Article by Bob Britcher. Images from PSQ Facebook page

A great annual PSQ BBQ Event was organised in the Toondah Region of Cleveland .

That and a variety of Photographic Opportunities drew enthusiasts from far and wide ... 80 odd people registered an interest in being there, and by the time I signed the attendance book 60 odd people had already signed in.

Tutoring and Practical opportunities abounded, some of which is illustrated by some of the photos I captured.

The last to leave were some of the Organising Management Committee that had stayed back till 4.30pm to cleanup.

Some of the Practical aspects I was able to participate in involved dogs chasing Frisbees organised by Tina Dial, Macro/Closeup Studies such as a Golden Orbweaver with a Moth, and the challenging attempt at capturing Terns and such on the wing. The dexterity of the Terns as they skimmed the ground catching Shrimp or such was impressive to watch. Affiliated Members who missed out, can plan for another event next year ... Cheers.

PSQ “FLASHES” NEWSLETTER…

This time of the year is the beginning of the EOY Dos by most of the Photographic Associations.

It usually begins with Judgings of the Awards and the Dinners & Parties naturally follow. The Parties often start with the PSQ BBQ on a November Saturday and a PSQ Judges Forum on the next day.

The day started with a bit of a Glitch with the venues IT System which held things up for a while but a change to another Conference Room at the Chermside Library soon solved that.

Presentations by the MC Ralph Brown and very experienced Judge Warren Veivers was soon followed by the first of the Forums 2 Keynote Speakers. A Professor of Education from Newcastle, Dr Roy Killen GMPSA made an excellent Presentation on the intricacies that the changes to the International Definition for Nature has brought to our attention.

Following a break for Lunch and a Group Photo another great Presentation by Mel Anderson on Creative & Artistic Photography was followed after smoko by the usual Round Circle Forum among the Judges during which Understudy Judge Gerry Gibson received his Certificate of Accreditation to the PSQ Judging Panel before President Sue Gordon closed the meeting at 3.30pm.


PSQ Judges Forum -17th November 2019

Chermside Library

Article by Bob Britcher. Images from Bob Britcher and PSQ Facebook page


PSQ President, Sue Gordon (centre) presenting Keynote Speakers Mel Anderson (left) and Roy Killen (right) with thankyou gifts.

PSQ President, Sue Gordon (left) and Judges Executive Chairperson, Ralph Brown (right) presenting Gerry Gibson (centre) with his Certificate of Accreditation.

Group Photo (above)


Looking to join a new club in the Brisbane area?

You might want to consider looking at Brisbane Camera Group!

Brisbane Camera Group offers two levels of membership.

Full Membership - Full competing membership similar to other clubs

Affiliate Membership - Non competing membership with access to all Special Interest Groups and discounted workshops

BCG have a certain percent of membership from other clubs and have had for many years.

Allowing people the opportunity to join BCG as an affiliate affords them the opportunity to participate in all our various SIG’s such as street, video, as well as exhibitions and all club workshops at the member prices. If they wish to participate in the BCG Monthly and Annual competitions they will need to upgrade to a full BCG Membership.

BCG Spokesperson says “I personally see this extension as a welcoming gesture to join our club for what we offer”.

Being a signed up Affiliate Member also protects the person in the unlikely event of something untoward occurring at a BCG outing or workshop with the club's associated insurance.

The fees are as follows -

Affiliate Member with badge - $30 annual fee plus $15 once off badge.

Full membership - $50 as full competing member plus $15 once off badge.

Any one wishing to join at this time of the year will cover their membership for 2020.

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The convention occurs over a long weekend, so don't delay and book a room before it's too late. Mackay has a lot of events happening then, so rooms will go fast.

Get in early to avoid disappointment.

With a huge array of accommodation available close to the venue, you will be spoilt for choice. Hotels, Motels, Luxury Riverside Serviced Apartments, B&B's, Beachside Resorts, Caravan and Camping Grounds.

Mackay Tourism have some great deals for you for accommodation during the PSQ2020 event . Go to the link below for a detailed and informative collection of things to do, places to eat, shop and much, much more on everything that is happening around and about our fair city!

To see more of what Mackay has to offer and more accommodation options (click on “STAY”), go to: https://www.mackayregion.com

The amazing people at the luxury Coral Cay Resort Motor Inn, Mackay, have put together a fantastic range of accommodation packages exclusively for those attending the PSQ2020 Conference. The Motor Inn is only a 5 min drive to St Patrick's College where the conference is being held. The PDF (next page) has details on all the great savings they have on offer!

The luxury Rydges Mackay Suites, has kindly put forward a special of-fer for those attending the conference with a 10% discount on all rooms. Conveniently located only 200m from the conference venue at St Patrick's College Auditorium, Gregory St, Mackay. Go their their website: https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/mackay-qld/mackay-suites/ add your dates and room preference, then click on the "I have a code" button. When it goes to red, add the code PSQ2020 on the 1st line (Promo Code) and check out all their great accommodation choices.

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This is an early reminder of the 2020 Salon of Excellence Photo Competition and an invitation to all members of PSQ Afiliated Clubs to participate.

The competition will open in early 2020, with the closing date on Sunday 29th March (TBC). All entries will be via the MyPhotoClub website as they were last year.

Winners will be announced at the PSQ Convention at Mackay from 1st to 4th May.

Entries fees will be $10 for the irst section, then $3 for each additional section.

Subjects will be the same as last year: Open Colour, Open Mono, People (Colour or Mono), Nature and Social Documentary (Colour or Mono).

There is both Print and Digital Competitions, and there will be separate competitions for both A and Non A grade competitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for all members to participate in a Queensland wide competition, especially if you are a non A grade member, and to test your skills beyond your own Club competition.

Entries for the Australian Interstate Competition will be chosen from the SEQ participants, with the prospect of competing in an Australia wide competition.

It is also a chance for Clubs to compete against one another with Trophy awards for both the highest aggregate score, and to encourage smaller clubs - the highest average score.

The Gympie Camera Club will be hosting the judging of the competition on the 4th of April, as well as organising the event.

We look forward to receiving many entries and to a good healthy competition between the Queensland Clubs.


PSQ is seeking a club in the South East Qld area to host the PSQ BBQ in 2020. Guidance and assistance will be provided from PSQ and this is a great way to earn a bit of $$$ for your club.

Any questions or expressions of interest, please contact PSQ at

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Has your club been up to anything exciting? Have you got a photo/s you would like to share in the PSQ Newsletter?

Do you have a photography story that you would like to tell?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, please contact me on the email address below.

Your club’s exciting activities and outings can be seen by the other fifty plus affiliated PSQ club’s by sharing your events, stories and photos! Written articles to be submitted as a 1 x A4 Word Doc or Docx.

Please ensure any photographs emailed through are your own or come with permission from the photographer.

Also include the photographer’s name and photograph title so the artist can be credited. This would be most appreciated.

Please submit photographs as Jpegs no larger than 800kb in size.

Note: Submissions for the June edition are required by 31st May 2019. Articles for inclu-sion will be at the discretion of the Editor and/or PSQ Committee and may be edited and/or corrected if required.

Advertising flyers for upcoming club events are required to be submitted in a PDF format that includes all details, with reduced sized images, A4 Portrait shape preferred, and no larger than 800kb in size. Please keep written articles to a minimum of 1 x A4 page. Contact the Editor: [email protected]

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The Photographic Society of Qld would like to take this opportunity to wish

everyone a safe and happy Christmas and all the best for 2020!

Keep snapping!

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