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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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

Club Newsletter

Please check out this month’s Skiffy with the latest Club news, information, competitions and try your luck with our new photography crossword – answers in next month’s Skiffy! Good luck 🙂

by Julie Brooks, June 4, 2021

June Raw Image Challenge

Raw image for June

It’s time for another challenge! Simply download the raw file from the members area. Go to competitions and select June Raw Challenge and you will find the download button. Edit the image with any program and then upload to enter the competition. Why not try out some new techniques! Entries close the end of June.

by Greg Carruthers, June 3, 2021

Results for competitions in April 2021 Raw Image Challenge

There were 4 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in April 2021 Raw Image Challenge

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Raw Sunset over Lake
Trevor Cotterill – 1st Place
April Raw Image Challenge

April_RAW_Challenge
Paul Carpenter – 2nd Place
April Raw Image Challenge

Lonely but Ready To Go
Steven Nossiter – 3rd Place
April Raw Image Challenge

Boat
Greg Carruthers – 3rd Place
April Raw Image Challenge

by Greg Carruthers, May 29, 2021

Zoom presentation

Our next Zoom presentation will be held this Wednesday May 26th at 7pm

Susan Slack will be showing us her latest flower photography images and techniques and Dennis Archibald will be giving us his views on Momento photobooks. It is great to see 2 of our members presenting and sharing their images and ideas. So please “Zoom In” on Wednesday night

Simply follow the link on our website and login from 6.45pm. If you need help please contact me at any time. GregC

by Greg Carruthers, May 24, 2021

Results for competitions in Australian Cup 2021 preselection

There were 20 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in Australian Cup 2021 preselection

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Kill to survive
Roy Killen – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Nice Catch
Sean Sylvester – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Determination
Sue Crickmore – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Return
Paul Carpenter – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Broome Fashion
Doug Coleman – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Evie and Alfie
Annette Collins – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Tranquility
Terina Vale – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Japanese Pagoda
Peter Stanley – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Through The Hoop
Carol Brett – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

A Clear Evening V6 copy
Peter Finch – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Old stylin’
Tim Kemp – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Four in a Row
Dennis Archibald – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Grace
Carol Mcgrath – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Drop of Red
Steve McGrath – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Smooth Landing
Jennifer Carrigan – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Man an Beast
Helen Walker – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Breeding Hypselodoris
Trevor Cotterill – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Overloaded
Margot Hughes – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

The Look 2
Greg Carruthers – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

Shire Horse Sale 2
Sheila Stanley – Selected
Australian Cup 2021 pre-selection

by Colin Woods, May 21, 2021