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Sunday, 18 July 2010

Creative Experimental Set Subject - Beatles Songs

Next month the set subject due in is BEATLES SONGS for the creative experimental section only. Creative experimental can be what ever you want. It can be a collage, HDR, the use of experimental or creative lighting, post processing or really anything that you normal would not do to create the image that you feel best represents the subject. As long as the image is based on a photograph (or photographs) that you have taken.

Here is a list of Beatles songs
http://beatlesnumber9.com/lyrics.html you can click on the title to see the lyrics. There should be something here to inspire everyone.

Sunday, 4 July 2010

July Competition Results

The set topic for July was Death. Thanks to Gary Francis for judging. Our AGM was held, congratulations and thanks to Roger Neale for becoming our new president. Thanks also to Craig our outgoing president .

Roger was also our presenter for the night. He showed how HDR can be used not only for artistic effects but to really save that fine detail.

Novice

1st Denise Neal Autumn Trees














Small print Set

1st Bev Bell Dead But Preserved










Small print Open

1st John Culver Boab Sunrise













Large Print Set

1st John Culver Vulture Lunch









Large print Open

1st Graham Dixon From Little Things










2nd Graig Homberg Otways










Monochrome Set

1st Patti Vallance Autumn Leaves












Monochrome Open

1st Patti Vallance Mungo Woolshed









Creative Experimental

1st Vivian Carter Angel












2nd Roger Neal View Across Turra-Bulge

Sunday, 27 June 2010

Interclub 2011

Southwestern Interclub 2011 will be held in Portland on Saturday 19th March 2011.

The set subjects are
COLOUR - Music: any photo taken of a musical instrument or part thereof. The picture may include a person or people.

MONOCHROMATIC - The Past: A photograph of something which from general knowledge or by visual impact, are known or seem to be old. Pictures in which the main subject is living is not acceptable.

The sections are:
Small Print ( NOVICE) OPEN
Large Colour Print OPEN
Large Colour Print SET SUBJECT
Large Monochromatic Print OPEN
Large Monochromatic Print SET SUBJECT
Slide/EDI OPEN

SET SUBJECT CHANGE

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There has been a change in the set subjects for the November monthly competition (Due in October). The set subjects are now the same as those for interclub next year.

COLOUR - Music: any photo taken of a musical instrument or part thereof. The picture may include a person or people.

MONOCHROMATIC - The Past - A photograph of something which from general knowledge or by visual impact, are known or seem to be old. Pictures in which the main subject is living is not acceptable.

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Wednesday, 9 June 2010

June Competition Results

The set topic for June meeting was Monochrome Portraiture. Congratulations to all. Thanks to Craig for showing us his historically interesting slides that showed his development as a photographer.

Novice

1st Vivian Carter Long Stay












2nd Bev Bell Chrisses









3rd Vivian Carter Pedal Power












Small print Open

1st Bev Bell Highlighted Rose











2nd John Culver Falling Down










3rd John Culver Frigate Bird Chick











Large print Open

1st Stan McCullagh Cape Green Lighthouse













2nd Benjamin Spencer Venom











3rd Benjamin Spencer Slow and Steady









Monochrome Set

1st Patti Vallance Taylor



2nd Roger Neal Picture Framer













3rd Les Lockland Old Timer













Monochrome Open

1st Benjamin Spencer Innocence












2nd Stan McCullagh Bluemoon Yellow















Creative and Experimental

1st Stan McCullagh Face of Public Speaking






Monday, 17 May 2010

May Competition Results

Congratulations to the winners. Feel free to let me know if errors have been made.

Small Prints Set
1st Patti Vallance












2nd Bev Bell










3rd Bev Bell









Small Print
1st Bev Bell












2nd Bev Bell













3rd Bev Bell










Novice
1st Denise Neal









2nd Denise Neal










3rd Bev Bell








Colour Set

1st Patti Vallance













2nd Patti Vallance










3rd Les Lockland










Colour Open

1st Graham Dixon









2nd Patti Vallance










3rd Benjamin Spencer













Mono Set

1st Patti Vallance









2nd Craig Homberg













3rd Patti Vallance










Creative
1st Roger Neal

Sunday, 9 May 2010

PMA Australia 2010 Digital Life Expo

2010 will see the Southern Hemisphere's largest photographic imaging exhibition again in Melbourne - an event not to be missed by photo dealers, photographers, graphic designers, signmakers, government officials, marketing executives and enthusiast photographers.

It will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre: June 4 - June 6, 2010.

If you go to the website www.pmaaustralia.com.au

you can register for FREE ENTRY.

Check out all the FREE workshops and Educational sessions under the Visitor Information Tab.

Friday, 9 April 2010

Competition Rules (March 2010)


PLEASE SEE NEW RULES AT http://warrnamboolcameraclub.zenfolio.com/competition-rules



The rules for entering photos have been altered by the committee effective from March 2010. A summary of the changes are listed below. (Click on Image for Print Friendly Version)


REMOVED:
1. The 2 year age limit for photos. This effectively means that if you taken the photo you can enter it, regardless of age.
2. Colour Slide Section.

ALTERED:
1. Any work that has been entered in any section shall not be entered again in its original state in any monthly competition until image of the year. Previously photos which received a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or a Highly Commended were the only photos prevented from being entered again until the Image of the Year.
2. Black and White is now referred to as Monochromatic.

NEW:
1. Novice section and associated rules regarding who is eligible to enter this section.

Sunday, 4 April 2010

April Competition Results

Thank you to Mark Williams for judging this month and his comments. The set subject this month was BLING. Sorry no photos this month.

Novice Print
1st Denise Neal "Batemans Bridge"
2nd Denise Neal "Through the Trees"

Small Print Open
1st John Culver "Norfolk Pine"
2nd John Culver "Government House"
3rd John Culver "Tropic Bird"

Small Print Set Subject
1st Beverley Bell "Butterfly Crown"
2nd Beverley Bell "Dragon Fly"
3rd Beverley bell "Silver Brooch"

Monochromatic Open
1st Les Lockland " "
2nd Len Asling " Stormy Bay"

Monochromatic Set Subject
1st Benjamin Spencer "Riches"

Colour Open
1st Graham Dixon "Murgheboluc Reserve"
2nd Roger Neal "Stingray Bay - Middle Island"
3rd Grahan Dixon "Port Douglas"

Colour Set Subject
1st Patti Vallance "Mini Gangsta"
2nd Benjamin Spencer "Priorities"
3rd Benjamin Spencer "Bling of a Different Kind"

Creative/ Experimental
1st Roger Neal "St Mary's Interior"
2nd Les Lockland "Honky Tonk Piano"

Friday, 2 April 2010

Photoshop video tutorials


















Want to increase your image editing skills - particularly if you're using Photoshop? 
Here's a good starting point. 
The biggest selection I've come across are at - http://tv.adobe.com/product/photoshop (or simply click on title of this blog entry). 
Out on right hand side of this page click on 'Photoshop user TV' - currently 190 episodes to choose from ranging from 15 minutes to 1 hour in length! These guys waffle a little bit (usually for first 2-3 minutes) but their tutorials are easy to follow and there can be 4 or more tips per episode.
On the opening page are many other presenter's sites - just try some or all of them, or do a search for the topic you want covered.