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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.

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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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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
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

Hunter Wetlands Photoshoot Saturday Sept 2nd

Venue – Hunter Wetlands Shortland

Date– This Saturday September 2nd

Time – 8.30am to 11am You will need to arrive in the carpark no later than 8.15am. We need to record names and advise everyone of rules and regulations re the wetland environment before entry.

Cost – $6 adult, $5 Concession, Already a member – Free (bring your card)

Important Information – Make sure you bring camera equipment and your footwear is suitable for a wetland and unsealed road or path environment.

Insects and spiders are plentiful so apply or bring repellent, long sleeves and appropriate clothing including a hat would be advisable. More than likely you will be in direct sunlight, pack some sunscreen.

Snakes are common so sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing are needed. We will carry a first aid kit.

It will be suggested to stay close to other photographers and not venture out on your own. Try to stay on paths and walkways where possible.

The Wetlands Contact details are – (02) 4951 6466 please add this number to your contacts before arrival in case you need assistance.

The centre could be quite busy as there is a “Bird Watchers Forum” being held on the grounds. Just be aware

See you there! Contact me if you need more info

GregC

 

 

by Greg Carruthers, August 31, 2023

PSA INTERCLUB COMPETITION – ROUND 1

Entries are now open for Round 1 of the PSA Interclub competition. 

ALL club members are invited to submit images for possible selection to represent our club. The categories are Colour, Monochrome, Nature, Photojournalism and Photo Travel.

Please download this document for detailed information – some things have changed from last year.

Images must be uploaded to the club website by 15th October.

by Roy Killen, August 31, 2023

Results for competitions in 2023 August Digital

There were 8 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2023 August Digital

Member’s choice voting is available. This just for fun and does not affect the club pointscore. To vote follow the link above.

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Tranquil Lake Mac
Lynda Beeston – Honours-Judges-Choice
A Grade Open Colour Digital

Night Fishing
Bob Todd – Honours-Judges-Choice
A Grade Open Mono Digital

Lake Mac at Rathmines
Bob Todd – Honours-Judges-Choice
A Grade SetSubject Digital

Stormy Day at Redhead Shark Tower.
Laurie Connolly – Honours-Judges-Choice
B Grade Open Colour Digital

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

Tied Up
Chris Prior – Honours-Judges-Choice
Advanced Open Colour Digital

Thinking – Outside the Square
Trevor Cotterill – Honours-Judges-Choice
Advanced Open Mono Digital

Valentines Jetty
Phil Whiteman – Honours-Judges-Choice
Advanced SetSubject Digital

by Diane Schofield, August 26, 2023

Photoshoot at Hunter Wetlands

This is the first of many photoshoots that we hope to organise.

LOCATION – Hunter Shortland Wetlands

WHEN – Saturday September 2nd at 8.30pm till approx midday

COST – Normal admission prices for visitors, Adult – $7.50; Concession – $5; Group > 10 $6; Already a member of the wetlands – free, just show your card

We will meet in the carpark for an 8.30am start to discuss risk assessment and entry. Bring appropriate camera gear, footwear, clothing, hats etc

Those members proficient with bird photography will be on hand to help with any camera settings and will be offering plenty of helpful advice.

There is a cafe for coffee and cake and so a chance to mingle and chat with others and share some of your images after the photoshoot.

Thanks GregC

by Greg Carruthers, August 24, 2023

Composition Workshop at VBC

This Wednesday night August 23rd, Roy Killen will be leading a workshop on “Improving Composition in your images”,  Valentine Bowling Club starting at 7pm.

Everyone is welcome. Some members have submitted images for Roy to critique. So come along and take a look!

See you there. As usual gold coin entry!

by Greg Carruthers, August 21, 2023