Eurobodalla’s Photographic Club’s February meeting was well attended, and a few new members were welcomed.
The club’s recent photography display at the Batemans Bay library was positively received by the public. The range of images highlighted the diverse range of interests and skills of club members. Exhibitions are a great way for club members to showcase their work and for the public to enjoy and appreciate this artform.
Another highlight was two of our member’s images were recognised in the Australian Photography Awards. Phil Warburton’s photos were highly commended in the Australian Photographer of the Year. The group of his four photos was called “Australian Native Pollinators”. Club member, Beth Westra’s photos were selected within the Top 30.
This month’s competition was judged by photographer, Robyn Georges, on images relating to the topic ‘Marine’. Many of the 40 submitted images highlighted the beauty of our local marine life and environment, and different ways we interact with the sea. The judge emphasised the importance of a few themes, particularly with post-production such as cropping, removing shadows and background distractions, and toning down bright spots in the scene.
The meeting also included a presentation by club member, Merrick, who presented a series of photos from ‘around the home’, which included some great photos of family members and pets engaged in everyday life Club member, Colin Pass, also gave a presentation about his lifelong photography journey, which showcased some memorable photos.
Competition Results February 2023 – Subject ‘Marine’
Gold Award
Fenced In - Colin Pass
Galloping Albatross - Lindsay Hansch
Lugger - Neville Pike
Silver Award
Clawsome - Anne Brown
Sea Sand and Sun at Work - Peter Keogh
Seagull - Brian O’Leary
Beautiful Bermagui Rocks - Jeanette Robben
Rock Pool - Dianne Clark
Mono Images
Gold Award
Dolphin Point - Dave Kemp
Silver Award
Cray Fish Pots Strahan - Beth Westra
Image of the Night
Galloping Albatross - Lindsay Hansch
The following photographers received a highly commended award
Chilled – Debbie Osiecki
Constitution Dock - Dave Kemp
Giant Cuttlefish - Sue Hartland
High Flyer - Brian Gunter
Underwater Beauty - Ken Foster
Sailing – Colin Pass
Salmon Farming Strahan - Beth Westra
Surfs Up - Merrick Bailey
Highly commended award – Australian Photographer of the Year
Australian Native Pollinators - Phil Warburton
If you have been thinking about joining the club or would like to try out a meeting before you decide, you are very welcome to come along and join us. The club meets 7.00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month, at Tomakin community hall, Ainslie Pde Tomakin. The next meeting is Tuesday 28th March.
If you have any questions you can contact the club on eurobodallaphotographicclub@gmail.com
Check out the website at www.eurobodallaphotographicclub.org or Facebook .
