MONTHLY MEETINGS
Held: 3rd Tuesday of the month
At: Club Narooma - Montague Room 7pm-9pm
For 2021 our Monthly Judging Meetings are to be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Where: Montague Room, Club Narooma - Princes Highway Narooma
Time: 7pm to 9pm
15th December 2020
AGM / Image of the Year / Awards night
IMAGE OF THE YEAR - 49 IMAGES SUBMITTED
Narooma Camera Club closed its yearly competition with the following results in the
Image of the Year December Competition with 49 Images from 17 Members.
Our judge for the Image of the Year was Linda Fury, President of the Kiama-Shellharbour Camera Club. We’d like to thank Linda for the time and effort she put into the task, and for her comprehensive comments on each and every entry.
The winners of this year’s Image of the Year competition are:
IMAGE OF THE YEAR
Winner - Sue Lawson with “Only Memories Left”
Judge said “The first thing I said about this image was WOW – and not in the good sense of wow but for the devastation in this photo. It certainly moved me and really does tell a story. I can’t fault this image for the story it tells. Such a powerful documentary photo.”
Highly Commended A Grade - Deb Flynn with Destruction in the Mist
Highly Commended B Grade - Ally Aitken with Catch of the Day
Highly Commended C Grade - Judy Morgan with Blue Boy
Congratulations to our winners, and thanks to all for your contributions.
Points winners for the Year 2020
A Grade :
1. Deb Flynn with 87
2. Krysia St Clair with 39
3. Rosy Williams with 19 + tied with Peter Jeffery with 19
B Grade :
1. Wendy Fisk with 49
2. Sue Lawson with 45
3. Allison Aitken with 44
C Grade :
1. Judy Morgan with 70
2. Janet Linee with 45
3. Carolyn Bate with 11
Hope to see everyone from the club back next year ….
The winning images have been added to our Gallery.
16th February 2021
MONOCHROME PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for February is : Monochrome Photography
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of February.
Monochrome Photography is photography where each position on an image can record and show a different amount of light, but not a different hue.
It includes all forms of black-and-white photography, which produce images containing shades of neutral grey ranging from black to white
Printed Material: https://petapixel.com/2014/11/24/6-black-white-photography-tips-monochrome-enthusiasts/
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lykFo-R-0_o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reqL-VZn48Q
Our judge this month: Colin Schofields
General Feedback :
The Set Subject for our February Competition was “Monochrome” and, as usual we also ran an Open competition across our three grades.
We were very fortunate to have Colin Schofields as our Judge for the month. Colin has completed the NSW FCC Judges’ course, and mentors new judges. He regularly judges local and national competitions, and has worked with many well-known photographers in Australia. Colin enjoys helping others in the field as he has a very sound knowledge of camera technology, and also enjoys helping people to use Photoshop. Colin enjoys most forms of photography. He believes in planning a photograph and getting the camera settings right before taking the shot. Colin considers photography a very supportive hobby, where people enjoy sharing their knowledge and helping others to develop their skills.
Narooma Camera Club would like to sincerely thank Colin for providing us with his insightful feedback on our images, and useful hints on how to improve our photography. We all appreciate the time and effort Colin put in to judging our February competition for us.
Competition Results :
Set Subject
A Grade
Gold Ambush Rosy Williams
Gold Ride Em Cowgirl Deb Flynn
Silver Cyanotype 4 Peter Jeffery
Silver Steam Punk Ally Wendy Fisk
Highly Commended Bridge Canberra Ivan Finlay
Highly Commended Waiting Ally Aitken
B Grade
Gold Old Graziers Cottage Judy Morgan
Silver Ghost Ship Russell Howick
Silver Snowy Mtns General Store Russell Howick
Highly Commended Pinnacles Russell Howick
C Grade
Gold Lost and Forgotten Rita Jeffery
Silver Sunday Afternoon Rita Jeffery
Open Subject
A Grade
Gold Grey Shrike Thrush Krysia St Clair
Silver Hats Off To Ya Ally Aitken
Highly Commended Oyster Beds Krysia St Clair
Highly Commended Reflections Michelle Merry
B Grade
Silver Camp Glow Katherine Wagner
Highly Commended Mega-pod Heading South Judy Morgan
C Grade
Silver Indian Moccasins Geoff Geary
Highly Commended Snow on the Peaks Canada Geoff Geary
16th March 2021
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for March is: Macro photography
Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of March -
Macro Photography is a unique form of photography that involves
photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or larger in the photo.
The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye
Printed Material: https://www.adorama.com/alc/top-10-macro-photography-tips
https://photographylife.com/macro-photography-tutorial
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CbfL4fvH6M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT1fcwMu8jY
Our judge this month: Don Munro
General Feedback :
Our second set subject for the year was MACRO photography and, as always, we also ran an open subject competition.
We had 16 Members entering 48 images for judging.
We were very fortunate to have a magnificent judge from the Federation of Camera Clubs named Don Munro for our Monthly Subject of Macro Photography.
Don looks for the three criteria that occur in almost all successful photos:
Content: What is the photo about? What story are you telling? Why was it important to take this photograph?
Composition: Do all the elements of the photo help tell your “story” without distractions?
Technical: Does the lighting, exposure, depth of field, shutter speed, and other technical aspects help communicate your “story”?
Narooma Camera Club would like to sincerely thank Don for providing us with his fantastic breakdown of his feedback on our images, and useful hints on how to improve our photography.
Competition Results :
Set Subject
A Grade
Gold Busy Bee Michelle Merry
Gold Essential Worker Deb Flynn
Silver Mating Dragonflies Sue Lawson
Silver Drips of White Ally Aitken
Highly Commended Bark Ivan Finlay
Highly Commended Just for the Nose of it Rosy Williams
B Grade
Gold Bee on Lilly Pilly Russell Howick
Silver Random Bug Russell Howick
Silver Ladybird Russell Howick
Highly Commended Rock Crab Judy Morgan
C Grade
Gold Flowering Gums Marie Phillip
Silver After the Rain Marie Phillip
Highly Commended Forever Young Rita Jeffery
Highly Commended Butterflies Geoff Geary
Open Subject
A Grade
Gold River Roots Deb Flynn
Silver Butcher Bird Krysia St Clair
Silver Bridge Strike Deb Flynn
Highly Commended Sunflower Field Wendy Fisk
Highly Commended Tree of Life Sue Lawson
B Grade
Gold Still Water Katherine Wagner
Silver Hawk Eye Kevin Budds
C Grade
Gold Broken Leg Strap Geoff Geary
Silver Opera House Geoff Geary
April 2021
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for April is : Landscape photography
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of April -
Landscape Photography shows spaces within the world, sometimes vast
and unending, but other times microscopic.
Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes. Landscape photography is done for a variety of reasons
Printed Material: https://digital-photography-school.com/12-tips-to-help-you-capture-stunning-landscape-photos/
https://www.pixpa.com/blog/landscape-photography-tips
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3D0mRGpzN8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-FvfkW_3Q
Our judge this month: Colin Talbot
General Feedback :
The Set Subject for our April Competition was “Landscape” and, as usual we also ran an Open competition across our three grades.
Colin Talbot was our judge for the month. Colin has been a resident of Kangaroo Valley for the past 30 years, and is a freelance, semi-professional photographer with interests across all photographic genres, but specializing in nature, landscapes, light painting and creative photography.
As a self-taught photographer without any formal training, he has always harboured urges to push photographic boundaries past established norms.
Colin has always had a fascination with exploring the combined effects of light and time when these two elements are the only raw materials.
He chooses “touch” and “feel” over technical excellence; “flow” and “balance” over conventional rules of composition; “light” and “shadow” over the perfect histogram, and sympathetic use of negative space to heighten “mood” and “emotion”.
Colin has competed and been awarded locally, nationally and internationally and been active in local Photography Clubs with presentations, workshops and judging.
Examples of Colin’s work can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/130937089@N04/
Colin Talbot – Photographer / Photo Artist / Light Painter
Narooma Camera Club would like to sincerely thank Colin for providing us with his insightful feedback on our images, and useful hints on how to improve our photography. We all appreciate the time and effort Colin put in to judging our April competition for us.
Competition Results :
Set Subject
A Grade
Gold Casting Sunlight Krysia St Clair
Silver Balloons on the Lake Wendy Fisk
Silver Hartnett Falls Sue Lawson
Highly Commended Desert Dunes Peter Jeffery
Highly Commended Salt Lake Wonder Deb Flynn
B Grade
Gold Drought and Fire Judy Morgan
Silver Canberra Arboretum Russell Howick
Highly Commended Open Road Russell Howick
C Grade
Gold Finke River Janet Linee
Silver Milapuru Magic Maree Philip
Highly Commended Sunset on the Glass Rita Jeffery
Open Subject
A Grade
Gold Da Sunflower Ally Aitken
Silver End of the Line Peter Jeffery
Silver Wall of Remembrance Wendy Fisk
Highly Commended Pelican Landing Deb Flynn
B Grade
Gold Sunrise Easter Kathryn Wagner
C Grade
Gold Blue Pool Maree Philip
Silver Blue Mountain Bluetongue Janet Linee
Highly Commended Sunshine Through my Wings Geoff Geary
May 2021
LIGHT & SHADOW PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for May is Light or Shadow Photography :
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of May -
Light or Shadow Photography - What is Light and Shadow Photography?
Light and shadow photography is using strong lights and shadows to create abstract or anonymous silhouettes.
Especially in monochrome with the high contrast lighting, the images create unique perspectives.
Printed Material: https://digital-photography-school.com/shadows-in-photography/
Examples and ideas : https://gr.pinterest.com/EGXX/light-and-shadow-photography/
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QepsjBaRCY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLH-OP9zVYc
Our judge this month: Susie McDonell
General Feedback :
The Set Subject for our May Competition was “Light and Shadow” and, as usual we also ran an Open competition across our three grades.
Our judge for the May competition was Susie McDonell. Susie loves photographing animals, birds and macro images, with a particular interest in action shots, notably photographing polocrosse events. Susie’s photography is a hobby, and she enjoys entering her images in competitions.
Narooma Camera Club would like to thank Susie for the time and effort she put into judging our images for us.
Competition Results :
Set Subject
A Grade
Gold Flame and Shadows Ally Aitken
Silver Flower Shadows Rosy Williams
Silver Afternoon Light Deb Flynn
Highly Commended Grey Stairs Krysia St Clair
B Grade
Gold Afternoon Shadows Judy Morgan
Silver Where's My Mate Judy Morgan
Highly Commended Ally in the Middle Katherine Wagner
C Grade
Gold Fisherkids at Dusk Janet Linee
Silver Goofy Footer Maree Philip
Open Subject
A Grade
Gold Nature's Window Deb Flynn
Silver Night Lights Michelle Merry
Silver Surfing da Tube Ally Aitken
Highly Commended Morning Michelle Merry
B Grade
Gold A Balanced Lunch Tom Ulman
Silver Grevillea and Friends Russell Howick
Highly Commended One Tree Katherine Wagner
Highly Commended Into The Funnel Tom Ulman
C Grade
Gold Pelican Family Maree Philip
Silver Sunset at Dalmeny Bridge Janet Linee
June 2021
CREATIVITY PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for June is : Creative Photography, the field is wide open.
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of June -
Creative Photography what is creative, it can involve a simple workflow that
a photographer used to capture that unique look of a photo.
Or they can be a complex post-processing technique that was used to bring out the mood and textures in an image. Take something small and make it large, capture oil in water, make a composition image, use double images, play with reflections, see samples below
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hRYxr6zWHQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPag0iand3w&t=417s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUHnqDl89dg
Our judge this month: Colin Schofields
General Feedback : The Set Subject for our June Competition was “Creative Photography” and, as usual we also ran an Open competition across our three grades. 15 Members submitted 42 images for judging.
Narooma Camera Club was fortunate enough to have Colin Schofields making a return appearance this year to judge our June competition.
Colin has provided us with a wealth of information in his critiques, with tips on improving our images, and encouragement to experiment with different photographic and post-processing techniques.
For this valuable feedback, Narooma Camera Club is extremely grateful that Colin agreed to invest his time and expertise in our club once again.
Competition Results :
Set Subject
A Grade
Gold Frangipani Twirling Ally Aitken
Silver A Model Town Peter Jeffery
Silver Shooting The Moon Ally Aitken
Highly Commended Colour Play Michelle Merry
B Grade
Gold Joy in a Jar Russell Howick
Silver Light Painting Judy Morgan
Highly Commended Jurassic Snack Russell Howick
C Grade
Gold Spiderman Geoff Geary
Open Subject
A Grade
Gold Pensive Deb Flynn
Gold She Played in the Storm Krysia St Clair
Silver Mother and Child Peter Jeffery
Highly Commended Bendoc Rainforest Winter Wendy Fisk
B Grade
Gold Autumn Colours Delegate Judy Morgan
Silver Colours on the Channel Katherine Wagner
Highly Commended New Holland Kevin Budds
C Grade
Gold In Love Geoff Geary
Silver I'm Only a Cub Geoff Geary
Highly Commended Before the Snow Maree Philip
July 2021
MIRROR OR GLASS REFLECTION
PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for July is Mirror or Glass Reflection photography
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of July - :
Mirror or Glass Reflections Photography, also referred to as mirror photography
is when you use reflective surfaces to create an artistic echo of a scene.
This type of photography can add an interesting spin to locations that are hotspots for photographers such as oceans, lakes, puddles, and even rain drops.
You have the option to take this subject literal and use only mirrors or glass or it can be a mirror reflection as in reflection photography the choice is yours.
Printed Material: https://expertphotography.com/mirror-photography-ideas/
https://www.clickinmoms.com/blog/creativity-exercise-mirror-mirror-creative-reflections/
https://expertphotography.com/cloud-photography/
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgGoN0VixVs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfweiLbEJ24
Our judge this month: Amelia Chen
General Feedback :
Our judge for the July Competition was Amelia Chen. Amelia is the Treasurer of Castle Hill Photography Club and was a secretary with FCC for four years. Amelia’s photographic interests are action shots, portraits, people in the street, culture, travel, animals, macro, sunrise and sunset.
You can see examples of Amelia’s photographic art on her Flickr page: https://flic.kr/ps/RkT7T
Narooma Camera Club would like to thank Amelia for the time and effort she put into judging our images for us.
Competition Results :
Set Subject
A Grade
Gold Eclectic Stripes Deb Flynn
Silver Walgett Railway Bridge Sue Lawson
Highly Commended Autumn Reflections Michelle Merry
Highly Commended City Reflections Deb Flynn
B Grade
Silver Dew Flower Tom Ulman
Silver Mirror to the Past Russell Howick
Highly Commended Reflections #1 Corin Russouw
C Grade
Highly Commended Looking at the Glass Rita Jeffery
Open Subject
A Grade
Highly Commended City Busking Deb Flynn
Highly Commended Lost Direction Krysia St Clair
B Grade
Highly Commended Night Skies Katherine Wagner
Highly Commended Good Drop Kevin Budds
C Grade
Highly Commended Not Me! Rita Jeffery
August 2021
CLOUD PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for August is Cloudscape photography:
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of August -
Cloud Photography - is photography of clouds or sky. Get outside there are
so many styles of clouds and ways to shoot them.
Grab a tripod and set up for some time-lapse if you like or get out on a stormy sunset or rise - see those clouds and capture them
Printed Material: https://www.photographytalk.com/how-to-photograph-clouds
https://the-pro-photographer.com/7-tips-for-taking-great-cloud-photos/
https://www.lightstalking.com/how-to-photograph-clouds/
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3BaRqBpVu8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3m9k76uf5k
Our judge this month:
General Feedback : xxxxxx
SEPTEMBER 2021
TRANSPORT PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for September is Transport Photography :
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of September
Transport Photography – Depending on your style, interests, and
photographic approach, transportation can be subject for travel photography,
street photography, documentary photography, commercial photography, and even fashion photography.
From expensive cars and yachts to bicycles and public transportation, you have a wide range of vehicles to choose from.
You may want to focus on technological achievements, like super-fast trains, or on social issues, like the importance of a cycle rickshaws in an Asian society.
Or you may want to focus on cargo trucks, airplanes, or shipping companies. You can with your shutter decide on capturing movement or freezing it.
Printed Material: https://www.ephotozine.com/article/10-top-transport-photography-tips-18820
https://annemckinnell.com/2016/03/24/how-to-photograph-modes-of-transportation/
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Epx2grWDE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2YEj7WfOWM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpZYQqp8YX4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnpc6QsoKo4
Our judge this month:
General Feedback : xxxxxx
OCTOBER 2021
LINES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for October is Lines in Photography :
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of October
Lines in Photography – What is a line in photography definition?
A line in a photo is a point that moves, leading towards something.
This can be vertical lines, parallel lines, curved lines, diagonal lines, and even strong horizontal lines.
A leading line helps the viewer's eye move from one part of the image to another.
Printed Material: https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-use-leading-lines-for-better-compositions/
https://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/an-intro-to-line-shape-and-form-in-photography/
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6AP49hI3e0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oou0eAZ9OsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zx-DOL4a8c
Our judge this month:
General Feedback : xxxxxx
NOVEMBER 2021
NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
Our Set subject for November is Night Photography :
- Due to be emailed in by the 1st Tuesday of November
When speaking about night photography and what there is to it, the first
thought is long exposure, car light trails, city lights, trains at night, boats at
night like ferries etc.
While this is correct, there is a lot more to night photography and since we have more time for our exposure, this might mean endless fun. Light painting, steel wool twirling, fire twirling and many more too.
Printed Material: https://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-night-photography/
https://www.canva.com/learn/9-night-photography-techniques-capture-detailed-scenes-limited-lighting/
https://digital-photography-school.com/tips-for-getting-proper-exposure-for-night-photography/
Videos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6DIaFnnCiI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPJVj4qI9AI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFlgMdiZHhc
Our judge this month:
General Feedback : xxxxxx
DECEMBER 2021
IMAGE OF THE YEAR
For our December meeting we will be holding our Image of the Year entries.
For our final monthly meeting you are open to enter three (3) images.
But they Must be ones that you have entered either in Set or Open subjects
in the year from February to November 2021.
Only Images in 2021 are accepted.
Our judge this month:
General Feedback : xxxxxx