Competition definitions for 2016

Dave Sumner

Industrial Landscape An image of an industrial environment e.g. construction sites, ports, factories.

Streetscape An artistic representation of a street.

Street Photography Street Photography: photography that features the chance encounters and random incidents within public places. Street photography does not necessitate the presence of a street or even the urban environment.

Weather Capture the various weather conditions, sun, wind, rain, cloud movement or capture the spirit of the earth, air, fire or weather.

Trees A landscape in which one or more trees are the important feature. A study of a tree or a portion of a tree.

People A photograph of a person that may range from a head study to a full body length. This topic includes candid photographs and formal portraits.

Creative/Altered Reality Creative photographs or altered reality covers photographs that display a novel effect because of an unusual combination of objects, viewpoint or post processing techniques. These images must have a photographic base with the original work and backgrounds, etc. being taken by the entrant.

Sports Action Images which capture sport or portray someone or something in motion or action. Methods often used include fast shutter speed to freeze action, slow shutter speed to empathise action or panning the subject to create motion blur in the background.

Landscape A photograph of natural scenery with land and sky based elements displayed in a pictorial fashion. It may include evidence of man, people, animals and even part of the sea provided that none of these additional elements dominate the photograph.

Seascape A photograph of natural coastal scenery. a wave study or a picture of the open sea, provided that the sea is always the central interest of the photograph. People, boats and man-made structures may be present as incidental to the photograph.

Macro A photograph where the image on the sensor is as large or larger than the actual object.

Close-Up Small details of a larger subject if those details dominate the image.

Lines & Curves A photograph where the use of lines and curves are the main feature and compositional element.

WCC Annual Weekend Away to Beechworth – 22nd – 25th April 2016

Dave Sumner

In April 2016 we are heading to Beechworth for a long weekend of photography. It is possible that many of the newer members don’t know that we have an annual weekend away and 2016 is no different. We will be visiting Beechworth and this is the 2nd time that the club has visited this location. For those who may not know, Beechworth is a beautiful high country gold-mining town located between Wangaratta and Albury/Wodonga. Approximately 3 hours from Melbourne, Beechworth has many attractions and towns such as Myrtleford and Bright are all within range of this location. Beechworth also gives access to Mt Beauty and ultimately Mt Hotham. The area is also well known for its European trees and their beautiful autumn displays of colours.

There are a range of accommodation options, please see below for further details. There are 10 rooms reserved at the motel. To book a room at the motel you need to email me and deposit money into the club bank account to secure your room.

Please feel free to make your own arrangements and when you do please make sure you let me know so I can keep you informed about our plans and activities.

The motel rooms currently available are:
Executive Twin (7): One queen bed and one single bed $137 per night
Family Suite (3) One queen and two single beds $152 per night

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WCC 3rd Annual Presentation Evening – Results

Dave Sumner

The WCC 3rd Annual Presentation Evening was yet another success with everyone telling me that the evening was a success. The management of an evening like this start quite early in the year with the organisation of caterers, the hall booking, organising other hall users (Meals on Wheels etc.), trophies, prizes engraving etc. As you would imagine it takes a lot of effort and time to bring everything together and everyone with exception of the caterers are volunteers. Without these dedicated members giving up their own spare time, we would not be able to have such a wonderful event.

So I would again, like to take this opportunity to thanks those people for making the WCC 3rd Annual Presentation Evening a huge success. John & Jan Mallett, the WCC Committee, Paul Robinson and the other judges from Caulfield Camera Club, the other members involved and last but by far the least, WCC President, Paul Spence who has overseen the entire arrangements throughout the year and ran the evening how only Paul could run it, exceptionally well.

The evenings proceedings went really well and the first award of the night was an appreciation award for John Hadfield for all of the work he has done for the club. Then we had the promotions to A Grade which generated some vocal responses from the members. Followed by our guest judge, Paul Robinson took us through the top three images that they had chosen in each category and gave us a fantastic description of they they were chosen. I’m sure all place getters were very proud of their efforts and quite right, there were some exceptional images.

The results of the awards for 2015 are as follows:

The prestigious Presidents Trophy – Walk the Line by Vira Vujovich

The End of Year Trophy
Colour Print
3rd Place – Golden Valley by Anthony Yap
2nd Place – Cook by Felix Shparberg
1st Place – Lake Benanee Sunset by Rosie Hughes

Mono Print
3rd Place – Closing Time by Jill Shaw
2nd Place – Early Morning by Ian Haley
1st Place – Flower Dome by Rosie Hughes

EDI
3rd Place – Murchison Gap 1 by Anthony Yap
2nd Place – Sunrise Over Waterfalls – Rosie Hughes
1st Place – Chivalry by Paul Spence

Aggregate Awards
B Grade Print 2015 – Jill Shaw
B Grade EDI 2015 – Jill Shaw
A Grade Print 2015 – Vicki Moritz
A Grade EDI 2015 – Tuck Leong

Thank you all for attending and being a member in 2015, the WCC Committee wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

See you all in 2016!!!

WCC 3rd Annual Presentation Evening – Tuesday 1st December 2015

Dave Sumner

As you may or may not know, the club decided three years ago to try a Xmas dinner style presentation night for the end of year awards. Due to the huge success of these nights we are now holding our third Presentation Night. To help us with catering and ensure that you and your guests get a seat, could you book and pay for your Presentation Night place ASAP. Places are really going fast and seating is limited so please don’t miss out so, pay for seat(s) before the 23rd Nov 2015, details on the flyer below.

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Further information can be found HERE

See you on the night

Dave Sumner
WCC Vice-President

Subscriptions are Due for 2016

Dave Sumner

Yes, it is that time again and the good news is that we haven’t increased the subscriptions this year so they still represent excellent value for money. The committee works extremely hard to bring informative and enjoyable outings, meetings, competitions, workshops and presentations all for around 20 cents per day.

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Thank you to everyone for their membership support in 2015 and I hope to see you all back again for more in 2016.

Dave Sumner

WCC Vice-President

Sunday Outing 8th November 2015

Dave Sumner

Another upcoming Sunday Outing organised by Ross and again this will be a great day out. We’re going to William Ricketts Sanctuary and The National Rhododendron with a BBQ lunch in between. I’ve been to both sites and there is a lots of photography subjects awaiting your expertise. Please remember that all members and GUESTS are more than welcome, if you are new to the club, please see Ross or a committee member upon your arrival and make yourself known, we wouldn’t want to leave you behind.

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