wangiflex h cus f cus - myphotoclub...wangiflex f h cus cus january workshop night . workshop night...

FEBRUARY 2017

Wangi Workers Camera Club – Newsletter February 2017

NEWSLETTER OF THE WANGI WORKERS CAMERA CLUB

WANGIFLEX

F H

CUS CUS

JANUARY WORKSHOP NIGHT Workshop night was on Monday 23rd January and covered using the Club Website and resizing of photos for entry via the website.

FEBRUARY COMPETITION NIGHT The February competition night was held on Monday 13th with an attendance of 33 members. There were 13 apologies. There were 64 A Grade and 38 B Grade entries over 4 large print categories and 2 EDI categories. A Grade B Grade

Category No. of Entries No. of Entrants Category No. of

Entries No. of

Entrants Open Colour EDI 31 21 Open Colour EDI 17 13 Open Mono Print 13 13 Open Mono Print 8 8 Set Subject Print (“Nature”) 20 15 Set Subject Print

(“Nature”) 13 10

64 49 38 31

HOCUS FOCUS FEBRUARY 2017


The judge for the evening was Chris Prior. COMPETITION SUMMARY Awards A Grade: Open Colour EDI

Merit-Judges Choice Bettina Damme Starboard! Merit Colleen Price Hibiscus Beauty Merit Colleen Price Maremma on guard Merit Ian English Cienfuegos Merit Mike Fidler Street Food Credit David Whyte The jetty Credit Dianne English The Conversation Credit Dave Vane Rain drops on Lily Credit Ray Watts David from Dracula Credit Sue Winsley Meet Max Credit Bob Carey The Smile Highly Commended Ardis Emmerton Looking Down Highly Commended Matt Golby One eyed Highly Commended Janet Payne Stylish Canine Accepted Brad Le Brocque Almost spent lotus Accepted Joy Thomas Bubble Play Accepted Bob Carey A Happy Spirit Accepted Bob Carey A Hidden Restraurant Accepted Toni Conquest Bonnie Hills Beach Accepted David Price Richmond, Tasmania Accepted Ardis Emmerton Three Peas in a Pod Accepted Ian Nunn Homeward Bound Accepted Matt Golby Waterman Accepted Susan Shipway Southern Cross Lovely Accepted Susan Shipway Safe Soran Accepted Janet Payne Playful Children Accepted Dave Vane Subtle Pink Accepted Lee-ann Hattander Mirror Image Accepted Michael Martin Argyle Sunset



Starboard – Bettina Damme

Hibiscus Beauty – Colleen Price



Maremma on guard – Colleen Price

Cienfuegos – Ian English



Street Food – Mike Fidler

The jetty – David Whyte



The Conversation – Dianne English

Rain drops on Lily – Dave Vane



David from Dracula – Ray Watts

Meet Max – Sue Winsley



The Smile – Bob Carey

Looking Down—Ardis Emmerton



One Eyed – Matt Golby

Stylish Canine – Janet Payne



Awards A Grade: Open Mono Print

Merit-Judges Choice Ray Watts A Score to Settle Merit David Whyte The lightning strike Merit Dianne English The Man From Cuba Credit Colleen Price A City Streetscape Credit Brad Le Brocque Pitcher Plant mono Credit Ian English Holmwood Silo Cowra Credit Sue WInsley LOST DOGS AREA Accepted John Payne Death Valley Storm Accepted Lee-ann Hattander The Sentinel Accepted David Price Bickendon Shed Accepted Toni Conquest Are You Ready? Accepted Ian Nunn Bergen Harbour Accepted Dave Vane Those Olde School Days

A Score to Settle – Ray Watts



The lightning strike – David Whyte

The Man from Cuba – Dianne English



A City Streetscape – Colleen Price

Pitcher Plant mono – Brad Le Brocque



Holmwood Silo Cowra – Ian English

LOST DOGS AREA – Sue Winsley



Awards A Grade: Set Subject Print (Nature)

Merit-Judges Choice John Payne Air Brakes Merit David Whyte Catching a drink Merit Michael Martin A Taloned Sea Eagle Merit Bettina Damme Now it is my turn on the nest Merit Michael Martin Yellow-Bellied Sunbird Merit Ian English Emperor Tamarin Credit Brad Le Brocque Peregrine on Prey Credit Joy Thomas On the Move Credit Dianne English Balancing Act Credit Mike Fidler African Fish Eagle Accepted Janet Payne Suspended Chipmunk Accepted Joy Thomas Southern Ground Hornbill Accepted Mike Fidler Little Corella Pair 1 Accepted Toni Conquest Wagtail Feed Time Accepted Ian Nunn Southern Ocean Gannet Accepted Bettina Damme Sunbaker Accepted Matt Golby Flying away Accepted Ray Watts Bee Wild Accepted John Payne Spoonbill Kiss Accepted Lee-ann Hattander Bug Eyed

Air Brakes – John Payne



Catching a drink – David Whyte

A Taloned Sea Eagle – Michael Martin



Now it is my turn on the nest – Bettina Damme

Yellow-Bellied Sunbird – Michael Martin



Emperor Tamarin – Ian English

Peregrine on Prey – Brad Le Brocque



On the Move – Joy Thomas

Balancing Act – Dianne English



African Fish Eagle – Mike Fidler

Awards B Grade: Open Colour EDI

Merit-Judges Choice Rene Schipper Eye on you. Merit Chris Townsend Departed Mate Merit Chris Latham Ghostly Afternoon Merit Charlotte Gale Focused Credit Ken Linsley They call me yellow Credit John Sharples Two Galahs Credit Chris Latham Morning Paradise Credit Mark Chellew My First Pony Highly Commended Helen Oliver Street Vendor Accepted Susan Hansell Mad Hatter on the Promenade Accepted Marie Kildey Canola Contrast Accepted John Frost Get those kites up Accepted Megan Willis Indian Root Pills Accepted Charlotte Gale Floating Accepted Mark Chellew In For Repairs Accepted John Frost Village Evening Accepted Dale Golby Doorway to temple



Eye on you – Rene Schipper

Departed Mate – Chris Townsend



Ghostly Afternoon – Chris Latham

Focused – Charlotte Gale



They call me yellow – Ken Linsley

Two Galahs – John Sharples



Morning Paradise – Chris Latham

My First Pony – Mark Chellew



Street Vendor – Helen Oliver

Awards B Grade: Open Mono Print

Merit-Judges Choice Helen Oliver Train Travel Merit Megan Willis Newcastle Beach Credit Chris Latham Selfie Credit Rene Schipper Over the thames Accepted Susan Hansell Jump! Accepted Dale Golby Peacefully Accepted Chris Townsend Turning at Speed Accepted Marie Kildey Morisset Wife carrying Team



Train Travel – Helen Oliver

Newcastle Beach – Megan Willis



Selfie – Chris Latham

Over the Thames – Rene Schipper



Awards B Grade: Set Subject Print (Nature)

Merit-Judges Choice Rene Schipper Brahminy Kite Merit John Sharples Tucker Time Merit John Sharples Ant at Work Merit Megan Willis Macaw Merit Ken Linsley Where did you come from? Credit Ken Linsley Please take my picture Credit Helen Oliver Lotsa Legs Accepted Chris Townsend The Frozen South Accepted Dale Golby Coming in Accepted John Frost Time for a Nibble Accepted Susan Hansell Recovery ... after the fire Accepted Marie Kildey Crocodile Lurking in the Water Lillies Accepted Rene Schipper Looking at you

Brahminy Kite – Rene Schipper



Tucker Time – John Sharples

Ant at Work – John Sharples



Macaw – Megan Willis

Where did you come from?– Ken Linsley



Please take my picture – Ken Linsley

Lotsa Legs – Helen Oliver



SCORES SUMMARY The scores are year to date, after the February competition (on 13th February).

A Grade

B Grade Bettina Damme 28 John Sharples 29 Ian English 28 Chris Latham 25 Dianne English 27 Megan Willis 24 Colleen Price 25 Helen Oliver 20 Michael Martin 24 Ken Linsley 19 Sue Winsley 23 David Hansell 16 Mike Fidler 23 John Frost 9 David Whyte 22 Chris Townsend 8 Ray Watts 16 Charlotte Gale 7 Janet Payne 13 Marie Kildey 6 John Payne 13 Mark Chellew 5 Joy Thomas 12 Susan Hansell 3 Dave Vane 9 Dale Golby 2 Ian Nunn 9 Robert Kildey 2 Brad Le Brocque 9 Vaughan Winsley 2 Matt Golby 8 Kellie Mallaby 0 Barbara Roy 7 Karen Appleby 0 David Price 7 Penny Baker 0 Toni Conquest 6 Suzanne Hoy 0 Bob Carey 6 Cherrie Whittman 0 Lee-ann Hattander 6 Annelise Kayne 0 Ardis Emmerton 6 Maurice White 0 Sandy Walker 3 Ikuyo Pugh 0 David Bouten 3 Gael Coonop 0 Don Roy 3 Kamma Christiansen 0 Susan Shipway 2 Cliff Mudford 0 Ann Summerhill 0 Geoff Brackham 0 Naomi Nichols 0 Kayla Mills 0 Sharon Eaton 0 Penny Watkins 0 Betty Moncrieff 0 Maxine Reid 0 Glenn Moncrieff 0 Michelle Moore 0 Herb Parker 0 Bruce Baker 0 Kevin Stokes 0 Vicki Bouten 0 Garry Kemp 0 Charles Brown 0



Maitland Salon 2017 The 2017 Salon has been a great success. There were 5145 entries from 564 entrants from 47 countries. Wangi club was well represented with 10 members participating. Members and their results:

Brad Le Brocque 12 Acceptances plus FIAP Bronze Medal Dave Vane No Acceptances Dave Bouten No Acceptances Dianne English 9 Acceptances plus FIAP Bronze Medal, PSA Bronze Medal and Certificate of Merit John Frost 2 Acceptances Joy Thomas 1 Acceptance Mike Martin 4 Acceptances Mike Fidler 4 Acceptances Plus FIAP Silver Medal and RPS Silver Medal Ray Watts 1 Acceptance Sandy Walker 2 Acceptances

Congratulations to all of these members for entering. The standard of entries was very high. The exhibition at the Maitland show ground concluded at the end of the show on Sunday night. A total of 75 prints, which is all bar 6 of the award winners, plus a digital award winner’s slideshow will be on display at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery from Saturday 25th Feb to April 2nd. http://maitlandregionalartgallery.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/11425EDF3739111A2540EF23F30FEDED A special thanks goes to Dave Vane for his tireless help through every phase of the Salon process, a huge effort!! Ian English President Maitland International Salon of Photography Following are our members awarded images and presentation photos.

http://maitlandregionalartgallery.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/r/11425EDF3739111A2540EF23F30FEDED�



Dianne English – The Boy – Monochrome Print

Mike Fidler – Rufous Collared Sparrow – Nature Print



Little Perfect – Brad Le Broque – Nature Print



Morisset Show 2017

David Whyte receiving the Grand Champion Trophy from Marie Kildey



OUR SOCIAL OUTINGS

Luskintyre Airfield Outing

On Saturday 4th February some of our members ventured out to Luskintyre, a privately owned airfield, for their open day.

We were able to photograph many Tiger Moths, open cockpit bi-planes, dual seated gyrocopters and other light planes. Many of these were beautifully restored and a sight to behold as they took off into the sky and on landing after their flight.

The grounds, airplane hangars and the historic museum also provided some photographic opportunities. We enjoyed a nice barbeque lunch in the shade before heading home. Well worth a visit!



Wangi Camera Club Social Holiday - Middlebrook Station

***** This outing is filling fast ******* Please sign sheet at club meetings or email Colleen at [email protected] to register interest.

Middlebrook station is 10 minutes drive from Scone

http://www.middlebrookstation.com/

Date: Wednesday 24th May till Saturday 27th May

Cost: $45/person per night (includes continental breakfast) Would like people to come for 3 nights but realise this won’t suit all, so will try to accommodate those who can only do 2 nights.

Deposit: $50 by Monday 24th April. Finalised by Wednesday 10th May.

Other meals: We will cater ourselves and share costs.This will be finalised closer to date.

Middlebrook Station has accommodation for up to 24 people

• 6 Queen size rooms • 6 Twin share/Single rooms • 8 Bathrooms • All Linen and Towels supplied • Electric Blankets • Air conditioned

mailto:[email protected]�

http://www.middlebrookstation.com/�



Activities: (some will be organised, but feel free to explore the property and the surrounding region)

• Milky Way Night Shoot • Scone Racecourse morning photography • Washpools Swimming and picnic area • Sheep Demo • Shearing Shed • Plane hangar and possible flight demonstration • Local wildlife- kangaroos, deer, birds



• Rural landscapes • Sunrise/Sunset • Horse Stud • Heritage architecture • Denman Wineries and Olive Groves • Glenbawn Dam

Please check Middlebrook Station’s website. Please sign sheet at club meetings or email Colleen at [email protected] to register interest. COMPETITION NIGHT FOR MARCH The competition night is on Monday 13th March at 7:00 pm. All entries, print and digital, will be entered on the website. (Entries must be on the website before midnight Saturday 11th January). Open Colour – PRINT Open Mono – DIGITAL (EDI) Set Subject – PRINT – “Altered Reality”

Print entries must be handed in no later than 6:30 pm on competition night

DATES AND DEADLINES

• 13th March is next competition night (Set Subject “Altered Reality”)

OUT AND ABOUT PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

• Every Friday Night in summer - Music in the Podium at Warners Bay • Pelican Feeding The Entrance Foreshore every day 3.30 pm • Surfest (http://www.surfest.com) Merewether Beach 11-26th February • 25th February -12th March Surf Life Saving Championships Blacksmiths • 25th February Annual Easy Street Rod & Custom Club Inc "Show N Shine", Sat 2PM Village Green

Toukley • 26th February Paddlefest Speers Point • 12th March Beaumont St Carnivale from 10am to 5pm along Beaumont Street between Tudor

and Donald Streets with an additional entertainment zone in the Gallipoli Legion Club laneway featuring big bands, swing and jazz performances.

• 4th March – Sunrise Shoot and Breakfast at Ian Nunn’s, 101 Fishing Point Rd, Fishing Point (This social outing is full and not taking any more participants).

• 4th March Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras • 5th March Thirlmere Steam Festival


http://www.surfest.com/�

https://www.facebook.com/events/315550465508844/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22%5b%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page_upcoming_events_card%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5b%5d%7D%5d%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D�

https://www.facebook.com/Gallipoli-Legion-Club-246589245400972/�



• 4th-5th March Girrakool Blues festival Mt Penang Gardens • Morpeth Motorama (http://www.itmustbemorpeth.com.au/whats-on/maitland-taste-festival/)

Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th March 2017, 10:00am – 04:00pm, The Leeve, High Street, Maitland MEMBERS CORNER

• Keep an eye on our club website and the Facebook Page for up to date information. Here is a photo opportunity suggestion from David Whyte. If you are interested in practicing your sports shots with some high speed action or panning, then head down to Lake Macquarie. One of the best spots is Shingle Splinters point after around 2pm on the weekend when the strong North Easterlies are blowing. They come in very close to the spit to turn around and 300mm is plenty.

A Lightroom tip submitted by Colleen Price. Understand the Lightroom Catalogue The Lightroom Catalogue is a database containing all the information that Lightroom holds about your photos. It includes metadata, records of any edits you have made, star ratings, keywords, Collections and the locations where your photos are saved. ***An important note: the Catalogue doesn’t contain any photos, just information about them.*** The Catalogue is important, and for maximum peace of mind you should set Lightroom to make a backup copy every time you close the program. Do this by going to the General tab in Lightroom > Catalogue settings and setting Back up Catalogue to Every Time Lightroom Exits:

http://www.itmustbemorpeth.com.au/whats-on/maitland-taste-festival/�



The next time you exit Lightroom it will give you the choice where to save the backup – it’s a good idea to save it on a separate hard drive to the one containing your Lightroom Catalogue (located on the computer’s main hard drive). If the backup and the original Catalogue are on the same hard drive, and it fails, you will lose both. YOUR HOCUS FOCUS NEWSLETTER Hocus Focus would love articles and photos that may be of interest to our members. Please email to David at [email protected]. Articles could include camera hints, Photoshop/Lightroom hints, holiday or local photography shoots, awards, competitions or upcoming events. Please send articles in Microsoft Word or plain-text-format with photos attached as separate files. Images should be jpg format and 1 to 2MB in size. David Price Newsletter Editor Wangi Workers Camera Club [email protected]

Club Motto: A Shared Enjoyment of the Art and Craft of Photography in a Learning Environment



wangiflex h cus f cus - myphotoclub...wangiflex f h cus cus january workshop night . workshop night...

Documents