Maitland International Salon Viewing
The Maitland Camera Club are inviting our club members to attend a viewing of the top 350 awarded images from this years Salon. This year there were 4,498 entries from 356 entrants from 42 countries , so the images in the exhibition are both exceptional and diverse.
The viewing is on Tuesday 13th February at 7.00pm in the Arts and Crafts Pavilion at the Maitland Showground. This building (tall, cream, corrugated iron shed) is located just inside the entry gates (right hand side) at the end of Anzac Street, Maitland. It is very easy to find.
Entry is FREE!
by Dennis Archibald, February 7, 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
Call for Expressions of Interest for Basic Camera Use Coaching
Some members have enquired whether our club could offer some coaching on basic camera use and basic editing of images. We see the best way to offer this is to first of all go through basic camera use and to assist members to capture some images. At a following session participants will have the opportunity of coaching on basic editing of their images and preparing their images for EDI or print competition entry.
The first session will be offered on Thursday 22/2 between 10.00am and 2.00pm at Valentine Bowling Club. If you would like to attend this session please contact Greg Carruthers to register your interest . Please note that these sessions will be aimed mainly at beginners. If you have a camera and you are not sure of how to use it in different situations, these sessions are for you. Greg’s email address is gkcarruthers@gmail.com or on mobile phone at 0410 629 620.
by Dennis Archibald, February 1, 2024
PHOTOJOURNALISM
The Set Subject for March is Photojournalism. Please make sure you check the information about this topic in the Set Subjects download from the “Club Documents” link. There are special limitations on content and editing for photojournalism images.
You can get further information about Photojournalism from this page on the PSA website Photojournalism (psa-photo.org).
by Roy Killen, January 27, 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