Knox Interclub – Wednesday 26th July 2017

Dave Sumner

WCC has as usual entered the Knox Monochrome competition and the results are announced on Wednesday 26th at Knox Photographic Society, Boronia West Primary School, Cnr Penrith and Tormore  Roads, Boronia at 7.30pm.

We have a number of different members images in the competition as listed on the poster below. If you’ve never been to an Interclub and want to support the club then come along, all are welcome. Supper will be provided by the host club.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend Outing – Sat/Sun 5th & 6th August 2017

Dave Sumner

This month Ross has organised a real cracker where there will be something for everyone, you can shoot street photography, wildlife in the wetlands, panoramic sunrise and sunset shots of the beautiful volcanic countryside and maybe even a photojournalistic shot or two in the town. August will be an overnight stay or just Saturday or just Sunday depending on how you feel, I know I am staying overnight and I can’t wait. Please follow Ross’s instructions below the poster and read them carefully please:

Saturday 5/08/17:
02.30PM:                         Meet at Yea township.
AFTERNOON:                Check out Sunset and Sunrise locations.
04.30PM:                         Set up for Sunset Shoot. (Sunset at 5.35PM.)
07.30 to 8PM:                Arrive for dinner at the pub (Country Club Hotel – Yea).

Nye nyes .

Sunday 6/08/17:
06.15AM:                        Meet at Murchison Gap for Sunrise Shoot (Sunrise 7.13AM)
09.30AM:                       Breakfast at Marmalades (quirky cafe). Built in 1887 and was a grocers.
10.30AM:                        Wetlands Shoot at Yea.

Lunch if anyone is up to it!

A WCC experienced photographer will be on hand to help with camera settings and provide helpful advice.

***VERY IMPORTANT READ BELOW***

Please arrange your own over night stay as soon as possible; there is limited accommodation available in Yea.

Food for thought:

Yea Motel at $120 a Double, Singles $99 Ring Christine 5797 2660 and mention WCC.
Riverside Caravan Park at $125 for Studio Cabin Ring 5797 2972.
Peppercorn Hotel About $150 Ring 5797 2000.

Tartan Motel $? Ring 5797 2202.
Royal Mail Hotel $? Ring 5797 2515.
Cheviot Cottages $? Ring 5797 2617.

Some members may prefer not to stay overnight or are unable to attend the complete Outing. If so could you please let Ross know so that meal bookings can be managed.

Mat Cutting for Competition Entries – From Wednesday 26th July

Dave Sumner

From Wednesday 26/07/17, the WCC Mat Cutter will now be available for members to use on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Location will be WADHAM HOUSE, Wadham Parade, Mt Waverley (Just behind the library). 7.30 to 9PM. At the same time as the Mentoring Group.

We will use the upstairs kitchen as a work room and cut mats for presentation in WCC Monthly Competitions.

You can just turn up, bring along your print and mat it for competition.

Mat board, backing board, double sided tape etc. will be available from the Club on the night. The materials will be supplied free for the first night but in future you will be able to purchase the materials from the Club at better than shop prices.

 

 

Composite Photography – 2nd September 2017

Dave Sumner

BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THIS SEMINAR.

To attend you need to read the following carefully

  1. Deposit $30.00 into the club’s bank account at Westpac Bank, Account 033 526 10 3937
  2. Add your Name OR Member No as a reference for the payment
  3. Then Email pspence88@gmail.com advising of your payment and I will email you back with comformation of payment.

NOTE* If you would like to book a place for a friend or family member please note non-members are $35.00.

ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME

NOTE** The number of places are limited so please ACT FAST before places are made available to other clubs.