ASTRO WORKSHOP – CANCELLED
The current weather/cloud forecast is indicating that there will be a substantial cloud cover tonight which will not be conducive to our astro photography activity. Therefore the workshop is cancelled.
by Debbie Sutton, June 28, 2022
Tuesday Group Excursion – 28th June
The Tuesday Group will visit Birubi Beach on Tuesday morning.
Meet at the Birubi Point Surf Life Saving Club at 9.00am. Google map link below – access is via James and Paterson Street
The food in the cafe at the Birubi Point Surf Life Saving Club is delicious if anyone is into a good breakfast and/or coffee.
by Debbie Sutton, June 22, 2022
14th June Workshop – Change of Plans
Due to illness Phil Whiteman is unable to present the workshop on panning tomorrow night.
Instead Brad will present a workshop on astrophotography to prepare members for the workshops at the end of this month and July.
Brad will cover: hardware requirements, cameras settings, Milky Way and star trails, stacking software and editing techniques.
Please bring your camera and manual.
by Debbie Sutton, June 13, 2022
MCC – JUNE UPDATE
14th June – Panning Workshop
This will be a practical hands-on workshop presented by Phil Whiteman. Phil will give members the background to the technique of panning and then we will have time to practice the technique.
What to bring: camera, memory card, spare battery and a lens that is quick and suitable in low light situations i.e. 24 – 70mm, 50mm etc. A monopod or tripod may also be useful.
If you want to do some preparation this is a good overview: And this Adobe resource is also excellent:
21st June – Understanding the Judging Process
This presentation by Rob Oyston will take members on a journey through the judging process used in international Salons such as the Maitland International Salon. Rob will take members through a “behind the scenes” outline of how the judging process is managed by the Chair of a Salon. It may assist and encourage members to enter international and/or national Salons and assist members in choosing images that are more likely to be successful – whether that is club, interclub, national or international competitions.
Understanding the judging process is a key skill of successful photographers.
This workshop replaces the Lighting Still Life workshop that was to be presented by Nicole Curtis as Nicole is unwell.
28th June – Astrophotography @ The Kitchener Poppit Head Park, 7.00pm
This is an opportunity for the club members to participate in some astrophotography.
For members wanting to have some dinner beforehand Brad has organised the Ling’s Café and Store to provide hamburgers for our group.
Meet at 6.00pm at the Ling’s Café and Store, Rugby Street, Ellalong for a hamburger before the session at Kitchener Poppit Head Park, 37-39 Cessnock St, Kitchener 2325.
We will need an indication of numbers to assist the venue to cater for us. Please respond to the Facebook post or send me an email if you intend to have dinner in Ellalong.
RSVP: 21st June, 2022.
26th July – Astrophotography @ A Church Near Dungog
Graeme has organised for the club to have access to a private property near Dungog which has a cute stone church. This will make an amazing location for some more astrophotography.
Please put the date in your diary – more details will be provided later.
PLEASE NOTE: The astrophotography workshops are subject to conducive weather conditions! If the workshops are cancelled members will be notified by email and Facebook.
by Debbie Sutton, June 10, 2022
Results for competitions in June – Animal Bird Portraits
There were 12 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in June – Animal Bird Portraits
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Bandit Lorraine Gordon – 13 Open Colour Large Print 
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Leopard cub enjoying the sun Peter Ryan – 13 Open Mono Large Print 
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Dragons Race Terry Bradley – 13 Digital Theme 
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Up and Over Grahame Smith – 13 Digital All Rounder – Monochrome 
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Modelling for the camera Peter Ryan – 12 Open Colour Large Print 
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Co dependents Julie Rathbone – 12 Open Mono Large Print 
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A Duck In Morning Light Sue Joy – 12 Digital Theme 
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Skip Terry Bradley – 12 Digital All Rounder – Monochrome 
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Im Smiling just hurry up! Nancy Morley – 11 Digital All Rounder – Monochrome 
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Baby Macca Brad Le Brocque – 10 Open Colour Large Print 
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Wallaby Greg Campbell – 10 Open Mono Large Print 
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Kangaroo in rain Lorraine Gordon – 10 Digital Theme 
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by Petro Holowinskyj, June 8, 2022
Notification of Date – Northern Photographic Federation
This weekend of workshops, presentations and trade fair will be held at Kurri Kurri Bowling Club on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August, 2022.
by Debbie Sutton, May 20, 2022
MAY UPDATE
Calendar
Tuesday 10th May – Presentation: Macro Photography – Roy Killen
Tuesday 17th May has changed to a Zoom Presentation: Understanding the Photo Travel rules and what makes a good Photo Travel image – Sharron Leppien, who is zooming in from Emerald, QLD.
Phil Whiteman’s Panning workshop has been moved to Tuesday 14th June.
Birdlife Photography Awards – https://www.birdlifephotoaward.org.au/
This looks like a competition in which many members may have an interest.
Categories – Bird Portrait, Birds In Flight, Bird Behaviour, Backyard Birds, Human Impact, Birds In The Landscape, Special Theme: Australasian Robins and a Portfolio section.
It is important to read the rules. The rules are similar to the club Nature rules.
by Debbie Sutton, May 7, 2022
Petro’s Tuesday Day Group May Excursion
This month the Tuesday morning group will venture to Paterson for their excursion on Tuesday 24th May, 2022.
The meeting place/time is the playground equipment in Tucker Park at 8.00am.
Link for Google maps for those not familiar with the area: https://goo.gl/maps/NbLGY48NcdviE98y5
There are major roadworks on Paterson Road at the Dunmore Road intersection with 20 minute delays indicated on signage. It may be best to use Tocal Road.
by Debbie Sutton, May 5, 2022
Selection of Images for the APS Cup
The process of selecting the 20 images to represent MCC in the APS Cup has begun. As the selectors develop a shortlist, they will be accessing images for all MCC members and moving images to the APS Cup entry portal.
As this occurs you will receive the auto-generated emails from the MyPhotoClub system acknowledging your entries.
Please totally disregard and ignore these emails.
by Debbie Sutton, May 4, 2022
Results for competitions in May – Open
There were 12 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in May – Open
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Rusty John Maher – 13 Open Colour Large Print 
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Two Girls Julie Rathbone – 13 Open Mono Large Print 
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Full Fantail with food Brad Le Brocque – 13 Digital Open 
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Barrel Race John Maher – 13 Digital All Rounder – Photojournalism 
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Oryx at first light Julie Rathbone – 12 Open Colour Large Print 
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Shereen Julie Rathbone – 12 Open Mono Large Print 
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Ready to land Peter Ryan – 12 Digital Open 
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Butterfly Lunch Peter Ryan – 11 Open Colour Large Print 
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Teen Spirit John Maher – 11 Open Mono Large Print 
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Marching in the Rain Nancy Morley – 11 Digital All Rounder – Photojournalism 
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Miss Chloe Julie Rathbone – 10 Open Colour Large Print 
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Over the Top Nancy Morley – 10 Digital All Rounder – Photojournalism 
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by Petro Holowinskyj, May 4, 2022
