Sorrento outing – Wednesday 16th September 2026

Tim Keane

The outing for September will be held on Wednesday 16th September in Sorrento, lead by a local, our own Vira Vujovich.

Where: Sorrento Esplanade, Sorrento Back Beach, Point Neapean, Portsea
When: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Time: 10:00am Meet at ONDA restaurant/cafe 10 Esplanade Sorrento
10:45am Sorrento Back Beach-outgoing
1:20pm Point Nepean
4:30pm Dinner at Portsea Pub
What to bring: Warm clothing as it can be chilly near the ocean. Hat for the sun.
Camera, wide and long focal length lens.
Tripod & filters if interested in long exposure. Shutter release cord.
Cloth to wipe your camera and lens of water splashes, if necessary.

September 2026 “Infrastructure (monochrome)” results

Stephen Edmonds

Judge: Lisa Law

Set Subject EDI

Belinda Kerr - Steel to the Horizon
Intermediate: Belinda Kerr – Steel to the Horizon

Kirsten Morton - The Power of Symmetry
Advanced: Kirsten Morton – The Power of Symmetry

Open EDI

Belinda Kerr - Eyes of Shimoni
Intermediate: Belinda Kerr – Eyes of Shimoni

Jenny Hartman - Market carrier
Advanced: Jenny Hartman – Market carrier

Open Print

Joanne Rowley - Kelp
Intermediate: Joanne Rowley – Kelp

Dianne Doughty - Lone Tree small
Advanced: Dianne Doughty – Lone Tree small

Set Subject definition:

Subjects are to be large man-made structures – Bridges, roads, dams, skyscrapers, stadium etc. The subjects should be identifiable as a piece of infrastructure.

McClelland Sculpture Park – Macro and Closeup SIG

Leanne Poole

The next Macro and Close-up outing will be a visit to the McClelland Sculpture Park, 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin on Friday 4th September 2026.

  • 10:00am – Meet at Harry’s Café within the Park for coffee
  • Wander the 16 hectare sculpture park (as much or as little as you like – the beauty of macro and close-up is that you often don’t have to wander far to find lots of subjects)
  • noon – return to the café for lunch (optional)

All are welcome to attend whether you are photographing macro or not. The bush setting and large variety of sculptures should offer plenty of macro opportunities but a telephoto lens could also be useful for closeups.

There is a small entry fee to the park but this is waived if you have a lunch booking. Just let them know at reception (if it is manned). I have made an initial booking for 10 people but I will need you to RSVP to me (only if you are intending to stay for lunch) so that I can adjust the numbers.

60th Anniversary Celebration

Stephen Edmonds

Last Tuesday after our AGM the club celebrated its 60th Anniversary with history, memorabilia, games and cake.

Stephen Edmonds - Group photo

It was a night enjoyed by all present, with thanks to the sub-committee of Jenny Adams, Kirsten Morton, Stef Wendler-Canning, Fiona Jones, Belinda Kerr, Tim Keane and John Crawford.

Over the next few months information about the history of the club will be added to the website, and photos from the night have been added to our galleries.

AGM and 60th Anniversary Celebration

John Crawford

On Tuesday, 18th August 2026 will be a short AGM followed by the Club’s 60th Anniversary Celebration.

So, if you are looking for a good night out that includes some of the Club’s history, light refreshments, games and birthday cake, please come along and feel free to bring spouses/partners who are also welcome to attend.

Best Regards,
John Crawford
WCC President

August 2026 “Speed or Motion” results

Stephen Edmonds

Judge: Wade Buchan

Set Subject EDI

Ross Eddington - Flying Fynn
Intermediate: Ross Eddington – Flying Fynn

Alan Bennett - Showing some air
Advanced: Alan Bennett – Showing some air

Open EDI

Mike Whitton - Lights in the forest
Intermediate: Mike Whitton – Lights in the forest

Vicki Moritz - Loch Leven panorama
Advanced: Vicki Moritz – Loch Leven panorama

Open Print

Stef Wendler-Canning - Hydrangea Colour Studies 5
Intermediate: Stef Wendler-Canning – Hydrangea Colour Studies 5

Kirsten Morton - Emu Intensity
Advanced: Kirsten Morton – Emu Intensity

Set Subject definition:

Images that capture the movement in camera. Use of post processing blur effects not allowed.

July 2026 “My favourite artwork” results

Stephen Edmonds

Judge: Paul Robinson

Set Subject EDI

Belinda Kerr - Campbells Soup Cans
Intermediate: Belinda Kerr – Campbells Soup Cans

Tim Keane - Flower Thrower
Advanced: Tim Keane – Flower Thrower

Open EDI

Ingrid Makowski - Mt Hotham March Fly
Intermediate: Ingrid Makowski – Mt Hotham March Fly

Vicki Moritz - Attention Tram
Advanced: Vicki Moritz – Attention Tram

Open Print

Stef Wendler-Canning - Hydrangea No 8
Intermediate: Stef Wendler-Canning – Hydrangea No 8

Russell Lucas - Yachts In the Bohinj Mist
Advanced: Russell Lucas – Yachts In the Bohinj Mist

Set Subject definition:

Recreate a well-known artwork such as a painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, art gallery installation, etc. Title of the artwork to be provided in the image title. Painting examples include Modernism, Realism, Impressionism, Cubism etc. No editing restrictions.