The Club’s May meeting started with members displaying their printed images on a variety of ‘Open’ topics. Printing and displaying images are other facets of photography and it was inspiring to see so much skill, creativity and diversity of images. Club members had the opportunity to practice their judging skills, with each member nominating their favourite photographs, which led to overall winners of this month’s competition.
Also on the night, club member, Ken Foster, gave a presentation that summarised a recent weekend workshop by professional photographer Len Metcalf. A few club members from Narooma and Ulladulla’s photographic clubs also joined the workshop. Len Metcalf is an exceptional photographer and he shared a wide range of skills and knowledge with all who attended. We are hoping that Len will return to offer another workshop next year, which is highly recommended if you have the opportunity to attend.
Club member, Beth Westra, also gave a presentation on her personal journey of photography. It was inspiring to see her evolution of taking photos over the years, with many of her photos receiving awards in photography competitions. Beth included an incredible movie slideshow of a series of birds she had photographed in her garden, with 30 bird species and their bird calls represented. It was a good example of how photographing what you love leads to great photos.
For those at the beginning of their photography journey, a beginner’s workshop was recently held at the RSL Memorial Hall in Moruya. More experienced photographers from the club volunteered their time to help beginners expand their knowledge and skills on how to use their camera settings. A big step for beginners is understanding their camera well enough to venture off ‘automatic’ mode and start adjusting their settings in order to improve the overall quality of their photos. Another workshop is planned for Saturday 10th June at 900 am until 11.00 am, at the Dr Mackay Community Centre in Moruya. If you are a beginner photographer and have been considering joining the club, then this may be a great time to come along.
Competition Results May 2023 – Subject ‘Open’
Gold Award
Merrick Bailey Silvereye juggling a berry
Brian Gunter Ostrich
Dave Kemp Ant Head
Brian O’Leary Australian Kestrel
Beth Westra Preddy Wharf Pelican
Silver Award
Ken Foster Autumn Leaf
Lindsay Hansch Eastern Spinebill
Dave Kemp Phalaenopsis Orchid
Dave Kemp Six Mile Creek
Peter Keogh Warmth of the Sun
Brian O”Leary Squirrel Glider
Jeanette Robben Bobby
Image of the Night
Brian O’Leary Australian Kestrel
The following photographers received a highly commended award
Diane Gee Misty Morning
Lindsay Hansch Sticky Beak
Lindsay Hansch Mother and Son
Peter Keogh Eastern Spinebill
Peter Keogh Allwood Cottage
Jo Love Aubrey
Bruce McGee Warren Windmill
Phil Warburton Mole Cricket Claw
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 27th of June!
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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