Judge: Sam Mariani
Set subject EDI
Intermediate: Sim Chong – Chinatown Melbourne
Advanced: Angela McLeod – Eureka Tower
Open EDI
Intermediate: Ross Eddington – Tribute to Rone
Advanced: Geoff Shaw – Howler monkey
Author: Stephen Edmonds
Boost your photography with our Creative Group
Meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, our Creative Special Interest Group has provided members a great opportunity in improving their photography from model shoots to exploring post production techniques.
Thanks to Paul for leading the group, some of the results can be seen in the video below:
Creative Photography Group from Paul Spence on Vimeo.
If the images look familiar it is likely because they have been seen receiving awards in our monthly competitions, but also acceptances and awards in international salons.
Under the current circumstances the group will be moving online in May, members please check email and/or Facebook for the details.
April 2020 ‘Architecture’ results
Judge: Deb Mullins
Set subject EDI
Intermediate: Ross Eddington – Bunjil
Advanced: Wolf Marx – RACV Cape Schank
Open EDI
Intermediate: Sim Chong – What’s Behind The Doors-
Advanced: Dianne Willis – GOLDEN-HEADED CISTICOLA
Open Print
Intermediate: Ray Stabey – Busker, Rabat Morocco
Advanced: Stephen Edmonds – Lighting
Creative EDI
Bob Thomas – Hand-some
March 2020 ‘Photojournalism’ results
Judge: Jose Aguiar
Set subject EDI
Intermediate: Michelle Golden – Tech and kids
Advanced: Rosie Hughes – ELDER TALGIUM EDWARDS IS EMOTIONAL ON SORRY DAY 2020 copy
Open EDI
Intermediate: Hans Huysmans – The March of the Meanies
Advanced: Geoff Shaw – Sam Bell at Moomba2019
Open Print
Intermediate: Donna Clarke – Snow Gums
Advanced: John Mallett – LINES and TEXTURE
Entering prints in competitions workshop
Next week we will be running a workshop/demonstration on how to mount prints for entering in club competitions.
Tuesday 25 February, 7:30pm, upstairs at Wadham House.
This is aimed at intermediate members or those that have never entered a print, but all are welcome.
I will demonstrate my technique for mounting a print, we can discuss various options and members will be able to try out the mat cutter.
If you are an intermediate member that has printed an image for the April comp (due the following week) then we could mount it. There is also a selection of pre-cut mats (lightly used) that members can have for their entries if they are suitable.
February 2020 ‘Close up’ results
Judge: Chris Hillard
Set subject EDI
Intermediate: Jill Anderson – I am not flying
Advanced: Angela McLeod – Kaleidoscope Droplet
Open EDI
Intermediate: Hans Huysmans – Are you looking at me
Advanced: Alan Bennett – Refeshing fox
Open Print
Intermediate: Daren Fawkes – Tony
Advanced: Felix Shparberg – Pears&Walnuts
Social BBQ on Tuesday 7th January 2020
Our first activity of 2020 will be a social BBQ at Brickmakers Park in Oakleigh on Tuesday 7th January 2020 from 6:30pm. Seats might be needed as there is limited seating, but plenty of space at the BBQs.
This is also the due date for our February competition, so bring along your print entries and make sure you are a paid up member!
Our venue:
Brickmakers Park
23-29 Stamford Road, Oakleigh 3166
A look back at the outings from 2019
Throughout 2019 the club went on a number of fantastic outings, a huge thanks goes to Helen for organising them.
- A warm day at the water gardens
- Portraits and laneways in Melbourne
- Autumnal colours did not disappoint
- Wintry walk in St Kilda
- Bastille Day French Festival
- Perfect weather for falls, rocks and a bridge
- Low-light challenge both outdoors and indoors
- A beautiful day for a stroll and animal photography
- Beautiful sites along the coast near Sorrento and Portsea
For each outing we create a gallery and encourage members to upload their images, from these a “mystery judge” will select one image. The winners of the outing awards for 2019 include:
End of Year Results 2019
End of year competitions
Best Open Print
1st – Anthony Yap – Contemplation
2nd – Anthony Pearsall – A budget Christo
3rd – Tim Keane – Zebra Plain
HM – Jill Shaw – Scalloped Arches in Agra Red Fort
HM – Anthony Yap – Up the alise
Best Colour EDI
1st – Tuck Leong – Rock Flow
2nd – Felix Shparberg – Changed-positions
3rd – Rosie Hughes – SUNBATHING AT NEWCASTLE
HM – Steve Hilton – Wall of Water
HM – Rosie Hughes – Travel Through Our Outback
Best Monochrome EDI
1st – Anthony Pearsall – Waterlogged
2nd – Helen Warnod – Hot cuppa
3rd – Ray Stabey – Cuba Buick
HM – Geoff Shaw – Image in image 2
HM – Felix Shparberg – Conquest and Allure
Aggregate awards
Set Subject EDI – Advanced
1st – Rosie Hughes – 18 points
1st – Jill Shaw – 18 points
2nd – Felix Shparberg – 17 points
3rd – Alan Bennett – 16 points
3rd – Wolf Marx – 16 points
Set Subject EDI – Intermediate
1st – Hans Huysmans – 17 points
2nd – Steve Hilton – 14 points
3rd – Vira Vujovich – 13 points
Open Print – Advanced
1st – Vicki Moritz – 20 points
2nd – Trace O’Rourke – 19 points
2nd – Rosie Hughes – 19 points
3rd – Felix Shparberg – 16 points
Open Print – Intermediate
1st – Hai Thi Nguyen – 27 points
2nd – Ray Stabey – 17 points
3rd – Tim Keane – 15 points
Open EDI – Advanced
1st – Anne Ramus – 20 points
2nd – Geoff Shaw – 19 points
3rd – Rosie Hughes – 15 points
3rd – Felix Shparberg – 15 points
Open EDI – Intermediate
1st – Hai Thi Nguyen – 20 points
2nd – Angela McLeod – 18 points
3rd – Tim Keane – 16 points
3rd – Anthony Pearsall – 16 points
Creative EDI
1st – Bob Thomas – 9 points
2nd – Geoff Shaw – 7 points
2nd – Alan Bennett – 7 points
3rd – Rosie Hughes – 6 points
3rd – Tim Keane – 6 points
Top Scorer (across all sections and groups)
Hai Thi Nguyen – 59 points
President’s trophy
Angela McLeod – RODEO FACE PLANT
Monthly competitions in 2020
February – Close up
| Judge: | Chris Hillard |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 7 January 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 4 February 2020 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | A image that shows a subject closer and in more detail than we are used to seeing in everyday life. |
March – Photojournalism (monochrome)
| Judge: | Jose Aguiar |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 4 February 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 3 March 2020 |
| Sections: | Monochrome open print Monochrome open EDI Monochrome set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Photojournalism entries shall consist of images with informative content and emotional impact, reflecting the human presence in our world. The journalistic (story-telling) value of the image shall receive priority over pictorial quality. In the interest of credibility, images that misrepresent the truth, such as those from events or activities specifically arranged for photography or of subjects directed or hired for photography, are not eligible. Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are removal of dust, scratches or digital noise, restoration of the existing appearance of the original scene, sharpening that is not obvious, and conversion to greyscale monochrome. Derivations, including infrared, are not eligible. |
April – Architecture
| Judge: | Deb Mullins |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 3 March 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 7 April 2020 |
| Sections: | Open print Open EDI Set subject EDI Creative EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image of one or more buildings or structures, or a portion of a building or structure. The image should emphasise significant architectural features, patterns, textures or the use of space in context. Human figures may be included, but not dominate. |
May – Iconic Melbourne
| Judge: | Sam Mariani |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 7 April 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 5 May 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image that conveys a notable and recognisable aspect of Melbourne, such as would be used on a postcard or in tourism materials. |
June – Decay
| Judge: | Gillian Turner |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 5 May 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 2 June 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI Creative EDI |
| Set subject definition: | A subject, in a state of decay, which has declined from a sound or prosperous condition, fallen into disrepair or ruin, or declined in health, strength and vigor |
July – Animals (including pets)
| Judge: | Louise Sedgman |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 2 June 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 7 July 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image of living animals, birds or insects either confined or in their natural environment. Studio style images of animals are acceptable. |
August – Sunrises and sunsets
| Judge: | Ian Rolfe |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 7 July 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 4 August 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI Creative EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image where sunrise, sunset or the associated glow is a dominant component of the composition. |
September – Film noir (monochrome)
| Judge: | Brett Ferguson |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 4 August 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 1 September 2020 |
| Sections: | Monochrome open EDI Monochrome set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | Film noir is a style of American filmmaking from the 1940’s and 50’s characterized by dectective protagonists, seedy settings, shadowy lighting, and a fatalistic tone. |
October – Airborne action
| Judge: | Ricardo da Cunha |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 1 September 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 6 October 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI Creative EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image which portrays a subject in airborne action and/or motion. |
November – Phone photography
| Judge: | Lyn Haywood |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 6 October 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 27 October 2020 |
| Sections: | Open EDI Set subject EDI |
| Set subject definition: | An image captured on a mobile phone. Single capture only, editing limited to cropping, light and colour manipulations. Significant editing which removes, alters or introduces elements, (such as warping, compositing or cloning) is not acceptable. |
December – End of year
| Judge: | Peter Calder |
|---|---|
| Entries due: | Tuesday 27 October 2020 |
| Judged: | Tuesday 1 December 2020 |
| Sections: | Colour EDI Monochrome EDI Creative EDI President’s trophy |