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Eurobodalla Photographers June Meeting – Photographers Get Rusty

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As winter begins, club members continue to demonstrate their enthusiasm to get out and capture their surroundings. This month’s competition theme was ‘rust’. As seen in the photographs below, this theme inspired members to explore our local environment looking for all things rusty. The images tell stories of the past and capture the passing of time. How amazing that rust can be interesting, evoke curiosity and even be beautiful.

The competition was judged by Neil Keene who is the Media Lead at Lake Macquarie Council. The photographs inspired Neil to want to visit the Eurobodalla region and explore the rusty pieces of history that are scattered around the area. Neil gave some great feedback, which highlighted the importance of eliminating distracting elements within an image. These small details can sometimes be overlooked, but can improve a photo significantly.

Also on the night, club president, Dave Kemp, gave a presentation on photographing textures. Dave showed a range of ‘texture’ photos that he had taken both of the natural and urban environment. He then demonstrated how these images can be used in post-photo editing software to improve their background. The background can be just as important as the subject and can really enhance a photo.

Dave also gave an introduction to “Nifty Fifty”, a 50mm lens, which is the closest lens you can get to the human eye. The use of this lens may be used as a competition subject in next year’s competition.

On Monday 12th June, club members went on a field trip to Mogendoura Farm near Moruya. The images captured were showcased at the club meeting and included farm animals, farm machinery, sculptures and a range of historical collectibles that are displayed at the farm.

Another beginner photographer’s workshop was held on Saturday 10th June at the Dr Mackay Community Centre in Moruya. The workshop was received positively and beginners are learning necessary basic photography skills. Another workshop will be held on Saturday 8th July from 9am – 11am at the same venue. Thank you to the more experienced club members who are volunteering their time to help. The sharing of your knowledge and skills is very much appreciated. If you are interested in photography and would like some support getting started, then feel free to come a long and join.

Competition Results May 2023 – Subject ‘Rust’

Gold Award

Ian Robinson Minesite

Dave Kemp Run or rust


Beth Westra Scrap truck



Silver Award

Dale Evans Black Hole

Jeanette Robben Old Boiler

Brian Gunter Rust Abstract

Dave Kemp Rust in Peace

Jo Love Rusty Barbed Wire


Image of the Night

Beth Westra Scrap truck

The following photographers received a highly commended award


Peter Keogh Iron + Salt = Rust

George Cook Old Line

Peter Keogh Rust & Decay

Diane Clark Rust, Sky and Grass

Tara Skipper Rusty View


Whether you are an absolute beginner or advanced photographer, you are welcome to come along and join a club meeting. The club meets 7.00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month, at Tomakin community hall, Ainslie Pde Tomakin. See you there on the 24th of July!


If you have any questions you can contact the club on eurobodallaphotographicclub@gmail.com

Check out their website at www.eurobodallaphotographicclub.org or Facebook .

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