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Our next meeting is a competition night on Monday 1st April.

"CREATIVE"

Being judged by Susan Buchanan.

Our Club definition for this subject is:

"Photographic image/s used in a way to create altered reality. This may utilise novel effects or techniques such as montage / collage / triptych / mixed media. Choice of subject is unrestricted and is to be presented in an unconventional rather than usual photographic manner."

Outside sizing for prints is to be no larger than 50cm x 40cm.

Digital images are to be correctly sized and sent to [email protected] no later than 8.00pm Sunday 31st March.

The evening will start at 7.30 pm in the Pittwater RSL Club auditorium.

" If I saw something in my viewfinder that looked familiar to me, I would do something to shake it up."
Garry Winogrand

Digital Image Titling

PLEASE ensure your digital images are TITLED and include your FULL NAME as per the instructions on our website.
Use only lower case characters with no spaces. Use underscore in place of spaces.
eg:  the_shearers_ben_jones.jpg

All digital images are to be sent to [email protected] no later than 8.00pm on Sunday night (the day before the competition).

Epson P600 Printer Giveaway

Our presentation "Preparing Images for Printing" on Monday 15th April will be given by Derek Mobbs from Epson.
Provided we get enough people interested , Epson will present one lucky person with a P600 printer.
To be in the winning , you will need to register for the giveaway and we also encourage you to join the Epson Life Facebook page as well.
More details on how to register will follow.

FCC Newsletter February 2019

The FCC ( Federation of Camera Clubs) has published the latest edition of their newsletter F-Stop and you can access it by following the attached link or go to the FCC website for more information.

photonsw.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/149/2019/02/FCC-F-Stop-February-2019-1-2.pdf

FCC TOP SHOT 2019
It’s that time of year for members of FCC affiliated clubs to start thinking about the images that they can enter into Top Shot this year.
The sections that are available for entry are Colour Prints, Monochrome Prints and Nature prints. Entries will also be accepted in the following digital sections, Colour Digital, Monochrome Digital, Nature Digital, Creative Digital and Australian Landscape Digital.
Entries will be accepted through the FCC web site from the 4th of March and entries will close on Wednesday the 17th of April at 6:00PM.
Further details will be available through the FCC web site at https://photonsw.myphotoclub.com.au/ in the coming weeks.
The Top Shot Exhibition will be held at St George Leagues Club on Sunday the 26th of May, and we thank St George Photographic Society for their support in hosting the event. I would encourage participants as well as other interested club members to come along to the exhibition to view the print display and projection of digital entries.
The Top Shot recipient, as well as the first, second and third place winners in each section will be announced at the exhibition.

Australian Photographic Society Notices

Click on the attached links for more information on competitions run by the Australian Photographic Society.

Aperture Australia is THE annual conference to attend if you're committed to sharpening your craft and connections.
A $200 discount is offered to AIPP members attending the Aperture Photography Conference this year.

 EVENT INFORMATION
Date: 22-23 June 2019
Location: International Convention Centre Sydney
Tickets & Pricing: https://apertureaustralia.com.au

 Held over one intensive weekend in the heart of Sydney, those on the guest list can access firsthand advice from influential and award-winning Australian and International photographers who have made waves with their work internationally. As pioneers in their respective fields, Aperture's featured photographers will showcase the raw stories behind their most iconic shots to inspire your own approach to the profession. A thought-provoking and creative gathering.

SPEAKERS
Ami Vitale – Nat Geo Photojournalist
Stephen Dupont – Conflict Photographer
Ray Collins – Oceanic Photographer
Tamara Dean – Digital Photographic Artist
Christian Fletcher – Australian Landscape Icon

Carve your future behind the lens.
Be part of Australia's premier immersive weekend of photography at the International Convention Centre Sydney on 22-23 June 2019.

National Portrait Gallery announces 40 finalists

The National Portrait Gallery has shared the forty finalists for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019.This year over 3,000 entries were received for the Prize, which is judged by National Portrait Gallery Senior Curator, Dr Christopher Chapman, artist and photographer Hoda Afshar and Curator of Photography at the National Gallery of Australia, Anne O'Hehir.
For more information and inspiration follow the attached link.
www.australianphotography.com/news/npg-announces-40-portrait-finalists?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Thu%207%20February%202019&utm_content=Newsletter%20Thu%207%20February%202019+CID_26c73784cc867985738144328584f4fd&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Stephen

Peter Eastway Presentation

Northside Creative Photography has invited our club members to a presentation by Peter Eastway
APP-L, G.M. Photog, Hon. FAIPP, FNZIPP, FAIPP

Peter Eastway is one of Australia’s best known landscape photographers, known for his expertise in post-processing. He owns and edits Australia’s Better Photography Magazine and has published widely, including the Lonely Planet Guide to Landscape Photography. He has recently published a major book entitled “The New Tradition” which will be on sale on the night. Peter speaks nationally and internationally on landscape photography, Photoshop techniques and publishing, and will be covering all of those topics in this presentation.

This event will be held at
Lindfield Uniting Church Hall
cnr Pacific Highway and Provincial Road, Lindfield
on Wednesday 19th June 2019
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start
$2 entry charge to cover the cost of supper
To assist catering, please advise us of the expected number of attendees from your club by 31st May
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/

Head On Photo Festival

The 10th annual Head On Photo Festival is on from 4th to 19th May.
Exhibitions, workshops, seminars and artist talks at numerous venues across Sydney.
For more information visit:
www.headon.com.au/

Vivid Sydney Festival

Vivid Sydney will be held between Friday 24th May to Saturday 15th June.
An annual magnet for photographers, this year will feature an expanded outdoor gallery of light displays.
To plan your outing go to :
www.vividsydney.com/

Nikon Surf Photographer of the Year

Nikon Australia has announced the finalists of the 2019 Surf Photo of The Year.
Read more at :

www.australianphotography.com/news/the-finalists-of-nikon-surf-photographer-of-the-year?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Thu%2021%20March%202019&utm_content=Newsletter%20Thu%2021%20March%202019+CID_9a50cfaf217271c776bd7900e700951d&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=The%20finalists%20of%20Nikon%20Surf%20Photographer%20of%20the%20Year

Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize

230 semi finalists of the 2019 Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize have been announced.
To view the images, follow the link:

zpub.campaign-view.com/ua/viewinbrowser?od=2d5a885a69b60a972550f3e37ae9554e81185630859ca1fd0&rd=1f82e9246f76d29&sd=1f82e9246f72598&n=11699e4c2e10d11&mrd=1f82e9246f72584&m=1

Camera Gear Sales

If anyone has camera gear or magazines or anything photographically related they would like to sell/donate please contact Bill with details and we can list them in the newsletter.
[email protected]
FOR  SALE   ……………35 mm Nikon Superb lens
NIKON  AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G  ED …   $ 750
COMES WITH HOYA 77MM UV HMC MULTICOATED FILTER,  LENS  HOOD, LENS CAP, LENS BAG ,MANUAL

Or  SPECIAL OFFER !  ……Nikkor Lens AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED   with NIKON D300 Body    ... $795 !!!
Comes with 2 Nikon EN-EL batteries & charger,
Remote switch & cord ,1 Extreme 2GB CF card, 3 Sandisk Extreme 4GB CF cards,
Wired remote
User’s manual and quick reference guide.      Plus David Busch’s D300  book & very comprehensive guide for D300 camera.

D300 Body only $150    [only 4667 shutter count with plenty of life left]
Lens only   AF-S 24-70  f2/8 G……. $750   [ see specs above]

Phone Sue 9918 8220         [Happy to show Momento books for photo results anytime !  ]


Wildlife Photographer of the Year

One hundred images from the finalists and winners in the 2018 edition of the world's biggest wildlife photography competition.
At the Australian National Maritime Museum.
More details at:

www.sea.museum/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife

Street Photography 1930's - 1960's

Photographs drawn from private collections documenting Sydney's busy streets shown alongside contemporary street photography by photomedia artist Anne Zahalka.
At the museum of Sydney.
More information at:

sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/exhibitions/street-photography

Adam Williams Tutorials

For those wishing to improve their image making skills and learn from an awarded professional, Adam has 24 free tips on how to make your photographs truly awesome.
Go to his website to find out more.
www.australianphotographer.com

Lens Calibrating for Sharp Images

Not achieving the sharpness you expect from your uber expensive new lens? The following link is a simple explanation to achieving razor sharp images through calibrating your lens to your camera.

petapixel.com/2018/09/27/why-and-how-to-calibrate-your-lenses-for-razor-sharp-photos/
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.

                      Other bits and pieces which should be of interest.


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

Len Metcalf  lensschool.com

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

Peter Coulson  (inspiration for fashion photography, great studio lighting and workshops) www.peter-coulson.com.au

Greg Benz Photography for tutorials and newsletter  www.gregbenzphotography.com   

Alfonso Calero  www.photographytravel.net    ( for travel photography workshops and one of our upcoming judges)

Leonie Barton  leoniebarton.com  (great for creative inspiration)

Mark Galer, Adobe Ambassador  www.markgaler.com

Photoshop Cafe ( loads of free tutorials )  photoshopcafe.com

Phlearn (easy to follow tutorials, many of them are free, you don't have to subscribe ) www.phlearn.com

www.beckhamdigital.com.au  (go to more , then newsletter) for some awesome tuitions. Thanks Alan for this one!

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.
If you have any items of interest that you would like to share with your fellow members please email Bill at [email protected].