VBC Workshop this Wednesday
The workshop planned for VBC this Wednesday February 28th will be presented by Peter Ryan, from the Maitland Camera Club.
He has a fascinating presentation on “The life and times of Bruce, the African Cape Buffalo, who lives out on the Masai Mara and has a rather interesting meeting with The Toppi pride lions. The presentation and story was put together from a 2 day interaction out on the Mara – my trip in 2022.
The workshop presentation will start at 7pm in the function centre at VBC
See you there. Everyone is welcome!
GregC
by Greg Carruthers, February 25, 2024
February Zoom Workshop – Lightroom Classic
Hi everyone, our Zoom workshop for this month is on next Wednesday night, February 21st at 7pm.
I will be running the workshop on Lightroom Classic. Topics covered will include:
Best practice when importing images from your SD card, What is the difference between folders and collections. What are the different types of collections and how can they best be used to organise your images. How to export your images to make sure they are the right size for EDI club entry. Plus some hidden secrets and some Q and A time!
Please use the Zoom link on the website to gain entry.
IMPORTANT-Please open your zoom account and try and login from your computer before the night as some people have found they needed an update to proceed. Any issues on the night please email me.
Zoom opens from 6.45pm See you there.
GregC
by Greg Carruthers, February 18, 2024
LakeMac Coffee Catchup for February
It’s time for another coffee catchup. We will again meet at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club next Monday February 12th at 9.30am on the back deck.
“Guaranteed“, your caffeine level will increase, a chance to take in the view, have a chat over a morning coffee and start the day with positive vibes. Everyone is welcome!
See you there GregC
by Greg Carruthers, February 8, 2024
Raw Image Challenge for 2024
This year we will continue with our Raw Image Challenges. Each month you can download a raw file from the website. Your task is to edit this image using your favourite editing program and then upload your edited image into the competition for that month.
This needs to be completed by the end of the month. Images then will be available for all members to view and judge with first, second and third places awarded each month.
FAQ Where do I find the raw file to download. If you go to this months competition in the members area “February Raw Image Challenge” there you will find a “blue download button” Selecting this button will download the file to your hard drive.
This months image is shown below
by Greg Carruthers, February 1, 2024
Photoshoot on this Wednesday
Our first photoshoot for 2024 will be at Pirrita Island boardwalk Swansea on Wednesday 24th of January. Meet in the carpark at approx 6pm. Sunset is at 8pm with golden hour at approx 7.30pm to 8.15pm followed by blue hour at 8.20 to 8.30pm.
Make sure you pack your camera gear including tripod if you want to capture some long exposure sunset or blue hour images. The area is mainly wetlands, mangrove and grasses and at this time of the evening there will be mosquitos and sandflies. Make sure you have repellant. Weather forecast is for a hot day and evening.
Not sure how to get there? A Google maps search for “Pirrita island carpark and foreshore” will locate the car park and give you directions.
Any questions please contact me on or before Wednesday
See you there GregC
by Greg Carruthers, January 22, 2024