Why not come along to WCC’s Mid Year Get Together and chat about anything you like from yourself to your camera. The night is about getting to know members better, sharing some photography secrets and just a good old get together. Please meet at the Matthew Flinders Hotel, 667 Warrigal Road, Chadstone. 7.30pm for 7.45pm.
Why not come along to the Sunday outing to Abbotsford Convent on 3rd August and grab some great shots as well as sampling the local fare. Entry to the Convent is free however the convent would appreciate a small donation. Everyone should meet at 9am at the St Heliers Street entrance . Convent location is 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne. A short drive from Hoddle Street, along Johnston St, see map below.
Please note that parking can be a premium especially on a warm Sunday and there is alternative parking in Clarke and Abbotsford Streets if the parking in St Helier’s St is full.
The next Sunday outing on the 6th July 2014, will be at Melbourne Zoo meeting at 9am at the Zoo’s Main Entrance on Elliot Avenue. There is plenty of parking available and the cost to park your car here on a Sunday is $2 for 5 Hours.
Please contact Cookie if you intend to join us so that we can plan a group booking and reserve seats for lunch. Please see the attached flyer and maps for further information.
This is a great opportunity for people interested in wildlife photography to hone their skills without having to go on safari. We will have at least one experienced wildlife photographer who will be around to answer questions or to help people improve their photography. Please bring along your longest focal length lens and at least a monopod or preferably a tripod.
Camberwell Historicial Society
Speaker: Bruce Postle
Tuesday 24th June 2014 8PM
Topic: 50 years of history through photographs
Venue: The Meeting Room, Camberwell Library, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell
Bruce Postle was one of the greatest Australian Photojournalists of the 20th century. His career that spanned over 50 years included 29 years at The Age.
His legendary photographs covered the most notable events and people, capturing many moving moments in our history. He has been an inspiration to many who have followed in his footsteps.
His presentation will show most of the best of his collection of photos.
The next outing on Sunday 1 June 2014 will be to the historic gold mining town of Walhalla.
10AM – Meet at Walhalla Goldfield Railway
11AM – Train departing from Walhalls Station to Thomson Station
12PM – Lunch Walhalla
1:30pm to 3PM – Exploring Walhalla Township
Next Sunday, 4 May we have a fantastic 1st Sunday of the Month Outing planned to Westgate Park and Port Melbourne, with a very special prize for the best photo taken on the day. This will be a great day with many great photographic and learning opportunities.
10am Westgate Park (Full briefing and mentoring for beginners)
12pm Westgate Park (meet under the bridge)
1:30pm Lunch at various eateries on Bay Street, Port Melbourne
3:00pm Street and architecture photography in area
5:00pm Princes Pier for Sunset at 5:30pm
April’s Sunday outing will be a combination of Federation Bells, Federation Square and St Paul’s Cathedral for sunrise. Then a Lanes walk plus Lunch at Southgate and then a Waterfront walk.
Here’s the itinerary:
7.30 am Morning Light Shoot
10.00 am – Meet at Federation Square for “Arcades and Lanes walk” Refer to Arcades & lanes (PDF, 545KB) for further info.
12.30 – 2 pm – meet at Southgate Food Court for lunch (BYO or bought lunch, mingle and chit chat)
2.00 pm – meet at Federation Square for “On the waterfront walk“. Refer to On the waterfront (PDF, 549KB).
5.00 pm – Conclude or Sunset
Phillip Island
2 March 2014
Meet 10am at Churchill Island Heritage Farm (carpark)
Equipment to bring:
BYO lunch or puchase at kiosk
Other locations will be: Cowes and the Nobbies
To be decided: Cat Bay and Pyramid Rock
New members and beginners welcome
For inexperienced members there will be:
Please note that due to excessive temperature forecast (43) and the risk of bushfires, the Sunday Outing on the 2nd Feb to The Organ Pipes National Park is cancelled.
Thanks
Dave Sumner
Friday 7th – Monday 10th March
Join fellow camera club members on an amazing three day photography weekend in Marysville and experience the many wonderful photographic opportunities available including the Blue Ranges, Beech Forest, Keppels Falls & Taggerty River to name a few.
We have secured accommodation at the fully renovated El Kanah Marysville
Accommodation cost is $235 per person and includes:
* 3 nights in a Twin or Queen Room;
* Continental Breakfast each morning;
* All day tea & coffee servery; and
* Golf course across the road
Book and pay now. Places are limited.
