Congratulations to the members whose images were selected for entry in the 30th Eastern Interclub 2020, in particular Geoff Shaw for second place in black and white, and Jill Shaw for a merit in colour.
Geoff Shaw – Image in image 2
Jill Shaw – Caught in a snowstorm
All of our entries can be viewed in the Eastern Interclub 2020 galleries.
At our workshop on Tuesday 15th September 2020 we will welcome Julie Powell on the topic of Still Life & Light Painting.
Have you submitted your COVID Capers photo yet? Also, I still need volunteers for October!
Purpose: Macro photography
Jennifer Sui – An experience with MACRO
Purpose: A photographic travel theme
Daren Fawkes – Nepal and Tibet
A tale of trekking in two countries, Nepal and Tibet.
Bonus: Three COVID photo Essays!
Judge: Brett Ferguson
Set subject EDI
Intermediate: Steve Hilton – Shoot to Kill
Advanced: Trace O’Rourke – I drove all night
Open EDI
Intermediate: John Fairlie – Fortitude
Advanced: Vicki Moritz – Urban canyon7
A big THANK YOU to the members who have stepped up and offered to share a few images for the month of August!
Purpose: A photographic travel theme
Lyn Robinson – Lyn tells you where to go!
Lyn will take you on a trip to places that not only make for a great holiday, but sites that also provide fantastic photo opportunities.
Purpose: A photographic portrait theme
Keith Webster: Faces of the World
The slideshow ‘Faces of the World’ presents street captured portraits of people encountered during our travels in Africa, Norway/Iceland, Mexico, Caribbean, Asia, South America and Australia. The usual presentation is firstly a context image followed by a portrait cropped to top or side.
Purpose: Inspiration during COVID lockdown
4 people have submitted!
Where is your COVID photo?
There is still time to submit!
Send Helen one photo
Photo: Geoff Shaw
All members are welcome to join this workshop hosted by the Honours Group on Wednesday 12 August at 7:30pm.
This workshop will help members select and prepare images for club competitions and it will be of special benefit to those considering entering National or International competitions. The session will last for approximately 90 minutes and there wil be opportunities fo participants to ask questions.
You can see some of Roy’s work at www.roykillen.photography.
Judge: Ian Rolfe
Set subject EDI
Intermediate: Peter Sureda – A New Dawn
Advanced: Stephen Edmonds – Sunset over Ceduna jetty
Open EDI
Intermediate: Sim Chong – Shine From Within
Advanced: Marlene Chaitra – Out Fishing
Creative EDI
Trace O’Rourke – I am switching off
Congratulations to those who had their images selected to be part of our 2020 Australian Cup entry, as a club we received an honourable mention.
Special congratulations to Anthony Pearsall whose image received a Judge’s Choice award.
All of our entries and their individual results can be viewed in our 2020 Australian Cup gallery.
A quick look back at the Creative competition entries and the Creative SIG’s “homework” images for the first six months of 2020.
This Thursday 16th July we have two presentations by WCC members who will share what they get up to when the leave the house! The presenters will share their stories via Zoom, followed by questions from the audience.
We will also take a quick glimpse at the work that is produced by one of our workshop classes.
Purpose: Getting out in COVID-19 times
Geoff Shaw – Nature in my neighbourhood
In a travel restricted world. I’m exploring the abundant nature here in Melbourne. I’ll discuss the what, where and how, and hopefully inspire you to expand your nature photography close to home.
Purpose: Perfecting your photography
George Skarbek – Night sky photography
A PowerPoint presentation, with George’s comments and photographic examples, that focus on how to plan and proceed to produce good photos of the night sky. There will be many hints and tips on how to start and what you need and some tips on what to avoid.
Purpose: The value of WCC workshops
Jen Fawkes – Camera Fundamentals
The WCC annual ‘Camera Fundamentals’ workshops are specifically designed for members new to photography. It provides a safe environment to learn about the basics of camera craft and photography. The is a showcase of their recent work in the CBD.