The Eurobodalla’s Photographic Club enrolled 3 new members this month. A warm welcome was extended to the new members and to visitors who came along to see what the club had to offer.
It’s a great time for beginner photographers to join the club as introductory workshops are planned over the next few months, which will be delivered by more experienced club members. If you have been thinking of learning photography or developing your photographic skills, then feel free to come along to the next club meeting in April.
This month’s competition was judged by local high school teacher & photographer, John Fraser. The topic was ‘Open’. Images showcased the diverse interests and skills of club members and captured inspiring scenes found in nature and the urban environment. John gave some great feedback such as identifying the ‘subject’ in the photo and eliminating distracting elements in the background. He also encouraged photographers to take multiple photos of the same subject from different heights and angles and to explore different lenses, shutter speeds and apertures to capture the most interesting image.
John also gave a presentation of some of his original photos that represented his varied photography journey. Some of John’s photos highlighted the capacity of photographers to capture moments that are not observed easily, such as the facial expressions of fast-moving athletes during pivotal moments in a race.
Club member, Bruno Fabbo shared his passion for photography and a range of photos that demonstrated the challenges in photography. He showed a series of photos capturing the same Azure Kingfisher over several years and the progression of improving the quality of the image. He also shared a story of waiting patiently for four hours to capture his intended image of a bee. Patience, perseverance, clear goals and determination can certainly pay off when it comes to taking a great photo.
Competition Results March 2023 – Subject ‘Open’
Colour Images
Gold Award
Colin Pass – I Wonder What Today Will Bring
Colin Pass – That Tree, Wanaka Lake NZ
Peter Keogh – The Rocks
Silver Award
Brian O’Leary - Cisticola
Beth Westra – Emperor Tamarind
Brian O’Leary – Squirrel Glider
Rob Geraghty – Giant Blue
Mono Images
Gold Award
Jo Love – Bokeh Moon
Silver Award
Ruth Camp – After the Fire
Image of the Night
Colin Pass – That Tree, Wanaka Lake NZ
The following photographers received a highly commended award
Lindsay Hansch – Black-faced Monach Merrick Bailey – Juvenile Koel
Dave Kemp – Line up for a Beer
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 at 7.00 pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month, at Tomakin community hall, Ainslie Pde Tomakin. The next meeting is Tuesday 24th April.
If you have any questions you can contact our club at eurobodallaphotographicclub@gmail.com
Check out the website at www.eurobodallaphotographicclub.org or Facebook .
