Eurobodalla Photographers February Meeting

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’

Colour Images

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 .