September issue of the Leading Line Newsletter
The September issue of The Leading Line is now available at the following link September 2024 The Leading Line Newsletter
In this issue details of what’s on in September, tips on where to capture wildlife images close by by Helen Walker, results from the NPF competitions and much more.
Happy Reading
by Dennis Archibald, August 29, 2024
Results for competitions in July 2024 Raw Image Challenge
There were 3 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).
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View / Comment entries in July 2024 Raw Image Challenge
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July2024RawImageChallenge SW Shane Wallwork – 1st Place July 2024 Raw Image Challenge |
Rhonda Muxlow July Raw Mono Rhonda Muxlow – 2nd Place July 2024 Raw Image Challenge |
Raw Image Challenge July 2024 final Sue Ehinger – 3rd Place July 2024 Raw Image Challenge |
by Greg Carruthers, August 28, 2024
Photography Challenge Presentations
Over the last six months, seven club members participated in a Photography Challenge. Each member identified an aspect of their photography that they would like to improve and worked with the group to produce a set of images that illustrated their growth in this area.
On Wednesday, the 29th, at Valentine Bowling Club, starting at 7 p.m., the participants will each share their experiences in this challenge and show how it improved their photography.
All club members are invited to attend and see great examples of how these personal challenges benefitted the participants.
by Roy Killen, August 27, 2024
Reminder and Final Information for Street Photography Group Outing – Sunday 25th August.
For those who want to have a bite to eat beforehand we will be meeting at 12 noon at Ground Up Espresso, 120 Young Street, Carrington (almost opposite the Post Office). There should be plenty of street parking.
This cafe closes at 12.30pm on Sunday and takes last orders at 12 noon but there is another cafe a short walk away called, the Fairmont Diner (corner of Cowper Street South and Young Street) that is open till 2.00pm. There are also a couple of pubs nearby.
We will aim to start our photo walk at 1.00pm. I will give a brief talk on potential risks before we set off in small groups. We will be starting at the intersection of Cowper and Young Street.
In Lott Street you will find the quietest and noisiest street in Newcastle (so described by a local today). Nearby in Bourke Street there is the historical Pump House. The streets surrounding the main shopping street are full of character and will allow you to wander and soak up the atmosphere.
Another interesting feature is a long footbridge accessible to the public that runs across the rail marshalling yards for the Port of Newcastle. From this vantage point you get a good feel of some of the port infrastructure. To access this I suggest hopping in your car and driving to the northern end of Elizabeth Street as it is a bit of a walk from where we are starting. We could target to look at this towards the end of the activity.
My mobile number is 0438 403 933. For those coming, see you Sunday.
by Dennis Archibald, August 23, 2024
Coffee Catchup
Coffee catchup for August is at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club at 9.30am this Monday August 26th
Come along and have a chat over a warm coffee. Everyone welcome!
See you there
by Greg Carruthers, August 23, 2024