December 1, 2014
In This Issue · Our next meeting · Annual Raffle · AGM / Portfolio Display · Special Topaz Offer · Camera Repairs · Canon Light Awards · Photo Tours · National Comps · International Comps · Image Mounts · What’s On Pittwater · Club Patron
Our Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Pittwater Camera Club will be held on December 8, 2014 commencing at 7.30 pm.
This will be the annual ‘Images of the Year’, and our judge will be John Newton.
As this is our final night of the year you are invited to bring along your partners, family and friends so they can see the stunning
imagery captured by our members this year.
Images submitted must have been entered to one of our competitions during 2014 or to the FCC Interclub 2014 or Hornsby Heights Interclub 2014.
The images do not have to have been awarded a merit or credit, the selection is up to you.
This is our most prestigious night of the year; it is when the ‘Photographer of the Year’ is announced, along with the place-getters for colour prints, mono prints and digital images.
The recipients of the ‘Jim Mullens Award for Australian Landscape’, the ‘Shirley Fealy Award for Creative Photography’ and the ‘Reg Angus Award for Nature Photography’ will also receive their awards.
On top of that our judge, John Newton will decide which images will be named as the ‘Image of the Year’ in each three sections.
The usual number of images may be submitted, 2 mono prints, 2 colour prints and 2 digital images,
Digital Images are to be sent to – Mike West – [email protected] before 9 pm December 7th.
So please come along - who knows - you could be a winner.
In This Issue · Our next meeting · Annual Raffle · AGM / Portfolio Display · Special Topaz Offer · Camera Repairs · Canon Light Awards · Photo Tours · National Comps · International Comps · Image Mounts · What’s On Pittwater · Club Patron
Our Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Pittwater Camera Club will be held on December 8, 2014 commencing at 7.30 pm.
This will be the annual ‘Images of the Year’, and our judge will be John Newton.
As this is our final night of the year you are invited to bring along your partners, family and friends so they can see the stunning
imagery captured by our members this year.
Images submitted must have been entered to one of our competitions during 2014 or to the FCC Interclub 2014 or Hornsby Heights Interclub 2014.
The images do not have to have been awarded a merit or credit, the selection is up to you.
This is our most prestigious night of the year; it is when the ‘Photographer of the Year’ is announced, along with the place-getters for colour prints, mono prints and digital images.
The recipients of the ‘Jim Mullens Award for Australian Landscape’, the ‘Shirley Fealy Award for Creative Photography’ and the ‘Reg Angus Award for Nature Photography’ will also receive their awards.
On top of that our judge, John Newton will decide which images will be named as the ‘Image of the Year’ in each three sections.
The usual number of images may be submitted, 2 mono prints, 2 colour prints and 2 digital images,
Digital Images are to be sent to – Mike West – [email protected] before 9 pm December 7th.
So please come along - who knows - you could be a winner.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Following the ‘Images of the Year’, we will be serving cold canapés and nibbles, for your enjoyment.
Our party represents a great time to relax, unwind and catch up with members and their families.
This year your committee has decided that we will again fund the cost of the party.
The bar in the auditorium will also be open for our use - drinks will be at your own expense,
orange juice will be provided free of charge to you.
We would like a few volunteers to arrive at about 7.00 pm to help set up the chairs and stands for the night.
Everyone else, please arrive in time enough to place your images on the stands.
See you at...
The Auditorium
Pittwater RSL
82 Mona Vale Road
Mona Vale
Following the ‘Images of the Year’, we will be serving cold canapés and nibbles, for your enjoyment.
Our party represents a great time to relax, unwind and catch up with members and their families.
This year your committee has decided that we will again fund the cost of the party.
The bar in the auditorium will also be open for our use - drinks will be at your own expense,
orange juice will be provided free of charge to you.
We would like a few volunteers to arrive at about 7.00 pm to help set up the chairs and stands for the night.
Everyone else, please arrive in time enough to place your images on the stands.
See you at...
The Auditorium
Pittwater RSL
82 Mona Vale Road
Mona Vale
The Annual Raffle
As many of you know, every year we have an Annual Raffle where members are invited to donate an item. This can be a non perishable item of food, lollies, table decorations, wine, biscuits - you get the picture. Please check expiry dates on all donations to ensure your donation will still be fresh into 2015. The maximum value of the item should be $10.00.
Please bring your donation on Monday night if you have not already done so. Raffle tickets will be on sale during our Images of the Year on
December 8th.
As many of you know, every year we have an Annual Raffle where members are invited to donate an item. This can be a non perishable item of food, lollies, table decorations, wine, biscuits - you get the picture. Please check expiry dates on all donations to ensure your donation will still be fresh into 2015. The maximum value of the item should be $10.00.
Please bring your donation on Monday night if you have not already done so. Raffle tickets will be on sale during our Images of the Year on
December 8th.
AGM and Portfolio Display
The AGM for PCC was held last Monday, November 24, 2014, thank you to everyone who turned up on the night, not only for the very important meeting but to afterwards view the stunning portfolios presented for the first time by our portfolio group. So many people have contacted me to congratulate the whole group on the exceptional work presented.
There were a few changes to our committee for 2015. As advised earlier this year, the Treasurer and Secretary would be stepping down from their positions.
Our new Treasurer for 2015 is Lynda Cowley and our new Secretary is Brian Smith. The position of webmaster will be shared by Mike West and Mike Maher. The projectionist position will be shared again, this time by Mike West and Mike Fisher. Please continue to send you digital images to Mike West until further notice. Bob Hunting is back again as Point Score Steward and will share the load with David Hipsley.
Fenella has taken up the position of Social Secretary, so we can look forward to plenty of outings and adventures in 2015 with Fenella at the helm.
The AGM for PCC was held last Monday, November 24, 2014, thank you to everyone who turned up on the night, not only for the very important meeting but to afterwards view the stunning portfolios presented for the first time by our portfolio group. So many people have contacted me to congratulate the whole group on the exceptional work presented.
There were a few changes to our committee for 2015. As advised earlier this year, the Treasurer and Secretary would be stepping down from their positions.
Our new Treasurer for 2015 is Lynda Cowley and our new Secretary is Brian Smith. The position of webmaster will be shared by Mike West and Mike Maher. The projectionist position will be shared again, this time by Mike West and Mike Fisher. Please continue to send you digital images to Mike West until further notice. Bob Hunting is back again as Point Score Steward and will share the load with David Hipsley.
Fenella has taken up the position of Social Secretary, so we can look forward to plenty of outings and adventures in 2015 with Fenella at the helm.
Special Topaz Offer
Expires today, December 1 - Purchase the whole Topaz Collection, usually $429.99 USD for only $249.99 USD using the coupon code of BLACKFRIDAY2014. If you don't have Topaz now is your opportunity. Head over to Topaz here.
Expires today, December 1 - Purchase the whole Topaz Collection, usually $429.99 USD for only $249.99 USD using the coupon code of BLACKFRIDAY2014. If you don't have Topaz now is your opportunity. Head over to Topaz here.
Camera Repairs
With over 30 years experience, Sydney Camera Repairs have a special offer to all FCC camera club members. Until 2015 they are offering FREE Sensor Cleaning, FREE Inspection and Advice and 30% Repair Discount. To take advantage of this offer visit their web or send them an email to [email protected]
With over 30 years experience, Sydney Camera Repairs have a special offer to all FCC camera club members. Until 2015 they are offering FREE Sensor Cleaning, FREE Inspection and Advice and 30% Repair Discount. To take advantage of this offer visit their web or send them an email to [email protected]
Canon Light Awards
Canon Australia is excited to announce the launch of Canon Light Awards, an all-new creative challenge exclusive for Canon camera users designed to encourage creative shooters to push the boundaries of their imagination, craft and skill.
The Canon Light Awards is a one-of-a-kind competition in Australia, challenging photographers each month to respond to a brief set by a Canon Master to create powerful images through story telling.
There are over $150,000 in prizes up for grabs, with the grand prize the ultimate experience- a photographic trip for you and a friend to a luxury safari in Africa.
For more information on the Canon Light Awards please head to lightawards.canon.com.au to register now.
Canon Australia is excited to announce the launch of Canon Light Awards, an all-new creative challenge exclusive for Canon camera users designed to encourage creative shooters to push the boundaries of their imagination, craft and skill.
The Canon Light Awards is a one-of-a-kind competition in Australia, challenging photographers each month to respond to a brief set by a Canon Master to create powerful images through story telling.
There are over $150,000 in prizes up for grabs, with the grand prize the ultimate experience- a photographic trip for you and a friend to a luxury safari in Africa.
For more information on the Canon Light Awards please head to lightawards.canon.com.au to register now.
Photo Tours
Malcolm Fackender who is well known to all of us at PCC as a presenter also conducts regular photographic tours overseas through his company www.spotlightonasia.com Malcolm has sent us his program for 2015 - 2016 and this can be found under out notices tab.
Many of our longer standing members will also be familiar with Andrea Robinson who was a regular presenter with us until she moved interstate. Andrea now also runs photographic tours to Nepal. For more information contact Andrea on 0427 895 866 or visit her website at www.phototourexperts.com
Malcolm Fackender who is well known to all of us at PCC as a presenter also conducts regular photographic tours overseas through his company www.spotlightonasia.com Malcolm has sent us his program for 2015 - 2016 and this can be found under out notices tab.
Many of our longer standing members will also be familiar with Andrea Robinson who was a regular presenter with us until she moved interstate. Andrea now also runs photographic tours to Nepal. For more information contact Andrea on 0427 895 866 or visit her website at www.phototourexperts.com
International Comps
9th Exhibition of Art Photography - Closing Date December 10 - More info here
UPI International Exhibition of Photography - Closing date December 14 - http://www.upiphoto.eu/
Photo Club Danube - 3rd Miroc Digital Circuit - Closing Date December 14 - More info here
Photo Club Arizona - Grand Exhibition 2015 - Closing Date February 11, 2015 - more info here
1st International Exhibition of Art Photography CONTRAST 2015 - Closing Date March 1, 2015 - more info here.
Viewbug regularly run competitions on all sorts of different subjects. Check them out here.
9th Exhibition of Art Photography - Closing Date December 10 - More info here
UPI International Exhibition of Photography - Closing date December 14 - http://www.upiphoto.eu/
Photo Club Danube - 3rd Miroc Digital Circuit - Closing Date December 14 - More info here
Photo Club Arizona - Grand Exhibition 2015 - Closing Date February 11, 2015 - more info here
1st International Exhibition of Art Photography CONTRAST 2015 - Closing Date March 1, 2015 - more info here.
Viewbug regularly run competitions on all sorts of different subjects. Check them out here.
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Image Mounts
Peninsula Reflections at Warriewood very kindly supply mat boards to the club at prices that cannot be bettered anywhere. If you wish to purchase boards at any time just talk to Brian at the door. If you are unsure how to mount an image just go to our web site, click on Resources or Ctrl + click here |
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What’s On Pittwater
Another of our members, Chris Riou of Newport Travel, has a terrific web site listing absolutely everything that is going on in the Pittwater area. The site is continually updated, so if you are running short of photographic ideas take a look at http://whatsonpittwater.com.au/wp/ For those who prefer Facebook, the link is https://www.facebook.com/whatsonnorthernbeaches |
Club Patron
Brent Pearson inspires with his photography and techniques. His love of photography and his passion for sharing his knowledge serves as a great role model for fellow photographers. Visit Brent's website - Ctrl + click here
Brent Pearson inspires with his photography and techniques. His love of photography and his passion for sharing his knowledge serves as a great role model for fellow photographers. Visit Brent's website - Ctrl + click here
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