New date set for “It’s a Knockout”
The NEW DATE for “It’s a Knockout” is now Wednesday September 25th at VBC
I have reopened the competition. This means:
1. The new closing date is now Tuesday Sept 24th
2. If you wish, you can DELETE your image if you cannot attend on this date.
3. You can edit and/or replace your existing image.
4. Do nothing and your original uploaded image will remain in the competition.
Thanks GregC
by Greg Carruthers, August 8, 2024
Invitation from Wangi Workers Camera Club
Wangi Workers Camera Club (11 – 19 Market Street, Wangi Wangi) have extended an invitation to our members to attend a presentation at their club on Monday 26th August, commencing at 7.00pm.
Samuel Markham will be presenting. Samuel is one of Australia’s leading photographers and was recently crowned the ‘Australian Geographic 2023 Nature Photographer of the Year. He has worked alongside many reputable brands such as Canon, Australian Photography Magazine, the Australian Museum and the BBC. Following is an outline of his talk.
· Introduction
· My Photography Journey
· Landscape Photography Compositional Presentation
· Q&A Session
· A brief overview of my Landscape Photography Workshops (including an exclusive discount)
· An online photography support group
Samuels bio is:
Samuel Markham is a self-taught landscape and wilderness photographer based on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Photography entered his life in 2011, transforming the way he perceives the world and instilling in him a profound gratitude for nature’s intricate details that he once overlooked. His artistic endeavours are grounded in a profound respect and awe for both nature and its almighty creator, seeking to convey reverence through the images he captures. Over the years he has developed a fascination with dramatic light and atmosphere. Driving him on an endless journey to capture those elusive moments that encapsulate the essence of freedom. In 2023 he was crowned the Overall Winner of the Year ’Australian Geographic 2023 Nature Photography of the Year’ for his image “My Country Burns” taken during the horrific 2019 / 2020 Black Summer bushfires that devastated Australia.
by Dennis Archibald, August 2, 2024
August Raw Image Challenge
Time for another challenge. Download the raw image from the competition area and edit with your favourite editing program.
Make sure you upload your image before the end of the month. Everyone has a chance to score the images and the winners will be announced.
This is a chance to practice your editing skills and then be able to see how others have edited the same image. Give it a try!
The July challenge is now available for members to score, just click on the blue scoring button and follow the instructions.
This months image for August is shown below
by Greg Carruthers, August 1, 2024
APS Australia Cup 2024 – Results
by David Richards, July 30, 2024
August 2024 The Leading Line Newsletter
The August edition of our club newsletter The Leading Line is now available to read at the following link – August 2024 The Leading Line Newsletter
by Dennis Archibald, July 29, 2024