Welcome

The club caters for photographers of all skill levels from beginners to highly experienced. You do not need expensive camera equipment to participate in club activities.

We meet at the Valentine Bowling Club at 7.00pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Members can participate in graded print and digital competitions. ZOOM tutorial sessions and hands on workshops occur on the third and fourth Wednesday in each month. Go to About/Help/Contact for more information.

Use the Join Our Club button to set up an account and sign up. Use the About Us button for more information and contacts.

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August challenge entry - Greg Carruthers
2nd Place - August 2023 Raw Image Challenge - August 2023 Raw Image Challenge

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Orange on Green - Margot Hughes
Honours-Judges-Choice - Advanced Open Colour Digital - 2023 January Digital

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Black Bullant on Banksia - Bill Chambers
Honours-Judges-Choice - Advanced Open Colour Digital - 2023 October Digital

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Devil Woman 2 - Allison Hayes
Honours-Judges-Choice - Advanced Open Mono Large Print - 2024 February Prints

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Glasshouse Rocks - Steve McGrath
Honours-Judges-Choice - A Grade Open Colour Large Print - 2023 May Prints

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Beyond The Curve - Bob Todd
Honours-Judges-Choice - A Grade Open Colour Digital - 2023 July Digital

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Courting Cranes - Alan Hinde
Honours-Judges-Choice - Advanced Nature Large Print - 2023 March Prints

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Uniform pride - Susan Robinson
1st Place - B Grade Open Colour Large Print - 2023 Image of the Year Prints

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Simply Pondering - Tiegan Mannweiler
Honours-Judges-Choice - B Grade Open Mono Digital - 2024 February Digital

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Letting Off Steam - Ian Brown
Honours-Judges-Choice - B Grade Open Mono Digital - 2023 August Digital

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About our club

Lake Macquarie Camera Club Inc. is an incorporated association that was previously the Belmont 16s Photography Club. We meet at the Valentine Bowling Club on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie. Club members are required to join Valentine Bowling Club as social members.

Objectives of the Club

To provide members of the club with opportunities to advance the standard of their pictorial and technical photographic work.

To promote the exchange of information and ideas about photography through the provision of education and training programmes, newsletters, a website, and other means.

To encourage and assist members to participate in photographic competitions both within and beyond the Club.

 
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Apr
24
Wed
2024
7:00 pm Fun Photography Night – Valentin... @ Valentine Bowling Club
Fun Photography Night – Valentin... @ Valentine Bowling Club
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
May
1
Wed
2024
7:00 pm Committee Meeting
Committee Meeting
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Club Committee meets on the first Wednesday night of each month from 7pm to 8pm via Zoom. If you have any issues that you would like the Committee to consider, please contact the Chairperson[...]
May
15
Wed
2024
7:00 pm Zoom Presentation – Greg Carruth... @ Zoom
Zoom Presentation – Greg Carruth... @ Zoom
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
May
22
Wed
2024
11:00 pm Submissions for The Leading Line...
Submissions for The Leading Line...
May 22 @ 11:00 pm
Each month the club publishes a newsletter called The Leading Line You will find all the latest news on a variety of topics including what’s happening on Zoom.   Send your submissions to our Newsletter[...]
Jun
5
Wed
2024
7:00 pm Committee Meeting
Committee Meeting
Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Club Committee meets on the first Wednesday night of each month from 7pm to 8pm via Zoom. If you have any issues that you would like the Committee to consider, please contact the Chairperson[...]
Recent Posts Archives

2020 Image of the Year (digital)

The 2020 Image of the Year (IOTY) competition is now open for entries and will close Sunday, 18 October 2020 at 11pm.

This years IOTY competition is for Digital entries only.

Members can submit up to four images in each of the following three categories:

  • Colour
  • Nature
  • Mono

Entries must have been entered in a 2020 competition with 2020 set subject entries able to be entered into the relevant category.

2020 IOTY rules can be found here.

by Terina Vale, July 12, 2020

Reminder for Dangar Island Day Trippers

For members and guests who are going on Sunday’s Dangar Island Hawkesbury River Cruise, please meet at the Belmont 16s at 8.30am.  Please wear suitable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and aeroguard, especially if you are going on the Island.

Have a wonderful trip everyone.

by Terina Vale, March 12, 2020

SOLD OUT – Dangar Island Hawkesbury River Cruise

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Hawkesbury River Cruise to Dangar Island is now fully booked.

by Terina Vale, March 1, 2020

SOLD OUT …… Dangar Island Hawkesbury River Cruise

Not long until the Dangar Island Hawkesbury River Cruise.  Get your tickets and come and enjoy a day on the Hawkesbury River. 

Sunday, 15 March 2020

We will take a bus from the 16’s to Brooklyn where we will meet The Riverboat Postman and make our way to historic Dangar Island.  Once at the island, you have the choice to take the guided tour around Dangar Island or stay on the boat and enjoy the scenery.

Cost includes return bus transfers, leaving the 16’s at approx. 9am with return at approx. 5pm.  Morning tea and a ploughman’s lunch are included, with vegetarian and gluten free options available.  The boat is fully licensed so you will be able to enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink (at own cost) while you are taking in and photographing the many sights.

Book your tickets, pack your camera and enjoy a great day on the water.

If you have any questions or to advise your dietary requirements, please email Barbara Hunter.

by Terina Vale, February 17, 2020

Dangar Island Cruise on The Riverboat Postman

Come along on Sunday, 15 March 2020 to the picturesque (pardon the pun) Hawkesbury River where we will take a three-hour boat cruise to Danger Island.  Once at the Island you have the option to take a guided tour around the historic Island or continue to cruise around.

Cost includes return bus transfer from the 16s to Brooklyn at approx. 9am and returning at approx. 5pm.  Please note final pickup times will be advised closer to the date.  Morning tea and a ploughman’s lunch are included, with vegetarian and gluten free options available.  The boat is fully licensed so you can enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink (at own cost) while you are taking in and photographing the sights.

The boat fits a maximum of 48 people, so get in early to secure you seat for this great opportunity.

Cost

$60 – Adult

$50 – Concession / Senior

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If you have any questions or to advise your dietary requirements, please email Barbara Hunter.

by Terina Vale, January 27, 2020

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