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If you are not already a member of the Pittwater Camera Club Facebook group, its time to join. 

Click here to take you to the group page where you click to join the group.

www.facebook.com/groups/pittcameraclub/

A summer challenge has been posted.

It closes on February 28 so you still have time to take 2 images .
Can't be too hard!

The theme is "Summertime and the Living is Easy" and you need to take 2 images that reflect on the song composed by George Gershwin and sung by many jazz singers including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Our first meeting for the year will be Monday February 15 in the "Meeting Place" at Pittwater RSL.
Starting time is 7.30 pm

See below for the yearly program



" A good snapshot stops a moment from running away."
Eudora Welty

A New Year and new ideas

This year, we will be doing things a little differently.
By now everyone will have received their membership renewal invoices and I encourage everyone to maintain their memberships.
We will be waiving the $3 attendance fee for meetings.
Throughout the year we plan on heavily subsidising outings, presentations and workshops for financial members .
Where possible we will have outings under the guidance of professionals .
Your input in to what you would like to include in the program would be greatly appreciated.

2021 Program

February 15                      Discuss timetable and workshops, outings
March 1                            Competition
March 15                          Presentation
March 29                          Competition
April 5 Easter
April 12                             Presentation
April 26                            Competition
May 10                             Presentation
May 24                             Competition
June 7                               Presentation
June 21                            Competition
July 5                                Presentation
July 19                              Competition
August 2                         Annual Dinner  Pittwater RSL
August 16                       Presentation
August 31                       Hornsby Interclub
September 13                Presentation
September 27                Competition
October 11                     Presentation
October 25                    Competition
November 8                  Annual General Meeting
November 22                Images of the Year



New Giveaway!!!

As the saying goes 'you have to be in it to win it' so make sure you enter the February giveaway. Best of luck!!!

For the month of February, I am giving away the NISI Filters Starter Kit Plus valued at $1365.00 (AUD).

In my opinion, NISI Filters are the best neutral density filters on the market!

This set will give you everything you need to get out there and capture your own dreamy long exposure photos!

The NISI Starter Kit Plus
Includes:

- The New V6 Filter Holder
- The Enhanced Landscape CPL Filter
- 6 Stop ND
- 10 Stop ND
- Medium GND8
- Reverse GND8
- The Nisi Filter Pouch

If you were thinking of embarking on a journey with ND filters for your landscape photography, with no vignetting on ultra wide lenses such as the Canon 16-35mm f/2.8, then this is the ultimate Starter Kit for you, allowing the use of 3 square filters and 1 circular polariser simultaneously.
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Facebook
Not a member of our Facebook page yet? You are encouraged to join - this is the place to get lots of tips, advice and help, to see what other members are up to and  be able to stay in touch between meetings.
Just follow this link.
 www.facebook.com/groups/pittcameraclub/

52Frames Weekly Photography
Challenge .
Frame your week.
Frame your world.

52Frames offers a guided weekly photography challenge, designed to help you improve your skills.
Every week, we send you a new assignment.
You have 7 days to take your shot and share it with the community.
Together, we give feedback and guidance to help you grow. Oh, and it’s totally free.
Thanks to David for this information.
52frames.com/

In two weeks, the 2021 AIPP Silver Lining Awards open and this year, they are open to ALL. If you are passionate about photography and you want to get feedback on your imagery and be in the running for some fabulous prizes...well, this is the comp for you! 

* Open to the general public, tertiary students, international entrants and, of course, AIPP members
* New and exciting categories - something a little bit different this year
* Every single entry receives a score and written judge feedback 
* Fabulous prizes up to third place in every category, as well as the announcement of semi-finalists and finalists
* Online galleries for those who hit the Top 25 in each category

OUR JUDGES

AIPP judges are professionally trained and are recognised as some of the best photography judges in the world. Many of our judges are invited to judge other competitions hosted in Australia and overseas because of the way they have have been trained to view, assess, analyse and speak to photographs. 

We are extremely proud of our judges and their professional practice. Our judges are looking forward to judging your images and giving you constructive feedback to help improve your craft. 

PERKS FOR AIPP MEMBERS

AIPP members deserve perks and perks they shall have! Member entrants receive:

* One FREE entry (worth up to $25AUD)
* The opportunity to submit images for judge critique before the judging begins (again - FREE!)
* The choice to submit one entry for live online judge feedback after scoring concludes (yup, these feedback sessions are also FREE!)

You can sign up as an AIPP General Member instantly online for the bargain price of only $10 per month. Cheaper than Netflix to become part of a thriving, enthusiastic art community. Why wait?!

PRIZES

Last year's SLA prize pool totalled over $45,000AUD - we can't wait to share what's waiting for the 2021 winners! There's a lot going on behind the scenes to get a bumper prize pool ready for our entrants and we can't wait to share more details soon. 

Whilst you wait - to whet your appetite - how about you start dreaming about the fabulous Olympus camera body and lens that could be yours if you take out the Natural World category?! Olympus are a dedicated AIPP Trade Partner and we are thrilled they have so generously supported the SLAs...thank you Olympus!
LEARN MORE

We have a fabulous website bursting with more detailed information about the Silver Lining Awards. 

Read the category descriptions, the competition rules and the FAQ section. If you have any early questions, please drop us a line via email. 
Don't forget - Momento offer a 30% discount to our financial members off their first order then all subsequent orders will receive an automatic 10% discount.
Hop over to ​http://www.momentopro.com.au/ to sign up.
If you have any items of interest that you would like to share with your fellow members please email Bill at [email protected].

                      Other bits and pieces which should be of interest.


Sydney International Exhibition of Photography  www.siep.org.au  

Adam Williams ( for inspiration and workshops)  www.australianphotographer.com

Luke Tscharke, (for great astrophotography tips and workshops)  luketscharke.com

Pamela Pauline ( local fine art photographic artist ) www.pamelapauline.com  

Alfonso Calero ( for travel photography workshops)   www.alfonso.com.au/sydney-photography-courses/

Photoshop Cafe ( loads of free tutorials )  photoshopcafe.com

For a different perspective and inspiring photography, have a look at Erika Zolli Photography  www.erikazolli.it

Just click on the links or google any of the above for more information.


Other items of interest are also being posted directly to our Facebook page, so please like us and share with your friends.