APS Australia Cup Results
A Zoom was conducted on Friday and the results of this competition announced.
The cup was won by Australian Image World Culture.
The Gold Medal was awarded to Photo Arts Club Tweed, Silver to Hornsby Heights CC and Bronze to Australian Horizons Photo Club who were the 2023 winners.
In terms of local standings, as a club, we did very well.
Maitland CC 6th
Lake Macquarie CC 13th
Wangi Workers CC 14th
The Entrance CC 23rd
Central Coast CC 25th
In terms of individual results, congratulations to Phil Whiteman for taking away a judges choice award and $50.00.
As a club we can be very proud of our result, which is a one place improvement on last year.
Thank you to all members who submitted images and participated in the workshop held in May.
A huge thank you to Neville for his coordination and to Sharron for assisting in the process. They both have a very good eye for a quality image.
by Debbie Sutton, July 28, 2024
Morning Group Excursion – 23rd July
The Tuesday morning group will meet at Market Town Newcastle at 9.00am for an excursion focussed on city architecture.
Address: Market Town Shopping Centre. 23 Steel St, Newcastle West, 2302
by Debbie Sutton, July 16, 2024
TOMORROW’S EXCURSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The weather forecast was a concern before but this afternoon it has become 50% worse in terms of lower temperature, stronger winds and possible rain. That sounds like no fun for anyone and it will be impossible to keep a tripod still with 35km winds and stronger gusts, so we have decided to cancel the event.So it is back to the Kurri Kurri Bowlo for dinner and a session on editing with Mick Lynch and Brad. Come along with your questions and challenges and there is bound to be someone in the room with an answer, idea or two.
by Debbie Sutton, July 15, 2024
Changes to 16th July – Night Architecture Excursion
After a couple of trips into the city over the last week I think it is best if we change the details for the excursion planned for next Tuesday.
Where: Meet in the carpark on the corner of Hannell Street and Honeysuckle Drive. This car park is paid parking, however the proximity to the Newcastle Interchange will also give members an opportunity to use public transport.
When: Around 5.30 – 6pm.
What: This will give members the opportunity to walk around the city or catch a tram and move further towards the east. There are quite a few newer buildings down this end of town and the university buildings around Civic are interesting.
Dinner: The Honeysuckle Hotel has quite a few options and is the closest to the carpark. The Bistro is open until 9.00pm.
Weather: At this stage the weather does not look great. At 6pm – 12.7 degrees, 33km winds (WNW) and a 5% chance of rain!
by Debbie Sutton, July 12, 2024
MCC – JULY UPDATE
FCC Top Shot
Congratulations to Julie Rathbone, Brad Le Brocque and Grahame Smith for winning sections of the 2024 Top Shot Competition. Peter Ryan and Allison Hayes also received awards. Members from MCC took award 29% of all the awards – well done everyone.
PSA Interclub Competition 2023-24
The results of the third and final round of this international competition were released recently. As a club we did very well in Nature and Colour.
Nature 2nd in Group B*
Colour 2nd in Group D*
Photo Travel 7th in Group B*
Thank you to Neville and Sharron for all their hard work on our behalf.
* The groups are graded.
Northern Photographic Federation – https://npf.myphotoclub.com.au/
This conference will be held on the last weekend in July – 27th and 28th. The program of speakers and workshops is rich and diverse, so it is bound to be a great weekend.
Photography Competition – closes this Friday, 5th July, 2024.
Entry in the photo competition also covers the registration fee for the whole weekend. So, it is a bargain!
Registration – if you are NOT entering the photo competition, please register for the event on the NPF website.
Studio Shoot – registration for this activity, which will run across the weekend, is also on the website.
Workshop – 9th July: Editing colour in post-production – Brad Le Brocque
Next week Brad will guide us through editing techniques with an emphasis on colour, colour management, using the Nik collection tools etc. It is bound to be interesting!
If you have anything in particular that you would like to have covered. please let Brad know or make a comment on the Facebook page.
Excursion – 16th July: Newcastle Architecture: Night Shoot
This will be an opportunity to do some night architecture photography in and around Honeysuckle in Newcastle. Meet 5.30 – 6.00pm at the Queens Wharf/Stockton Ferry, Wharf Road, Newcastle. There will be an opportunity to wander the Honeysuckle area for a couple of hours and then have dinner at the Queens Wharf Hotel.
It will be best to book a table so an indication of numbers will required next week. Menu: https://www.queenswharfhotel.com.au/menu/
This activity will be weather dependent.
by Debbie Sutton, July 4, 2024
Results for competitions in July – Open
There were 13 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in July – Open
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Swans Julie Rathbone – 13 Open Colour Large Print 
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Landing Slide David Henderson – 13 Open Mono Large Print 
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Now you listen to me Debbie Sutton – 13 Digital Open 
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Burning Down the House_ Simon Markatcheff – 13 Digital All Rounder – Photojournalism 
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Rodger Julie Rathbone – 12 Open Colour Large Print 
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Hitting the dirt Lorraine Gordon – 12 Open Mono Large Print 
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AcroBat Julie Rathbone – 12 Digital Open 
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Merewether Storm Rob Lord – 12 Digital All Rounder – Photojournalism 
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The Lone Fire Fighter Nancy Morley – 11 Open Colour Large Print 
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The Photographer Grahame Smith – 11 Open Mono Large Print 
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Steam copy Graeme Wright – 11 Digital All Rounder – Photojournalism 
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Resting nuptuals N Brad Le Brocque – 10 Open Colour Large Print 
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Rodeo Rider Lorraine Gordon – 10 Digital Open 
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by Petro Holowinskyj, July 3, 2024
MCC June Update #2
Tuesday Group Excursion
The excursion next Tuesday will explore the historic village of Morpeth.
Meet in the park next to the bridge, opposite the Commercial Hotel on Swan Street at 9.00am.
2024 Presentation Evening
The KKBC has alerted us to a double booking on the first Tuesday in December which will mean the annual presentation evening has to be moved.
The new date will be the last Tuesday in November – 26th November, 2024.
Please change you MCC programs and add the new date to your diary.
by Debbie Sutton, June 20, 2024
Creativity in Photography – Nicole Curtis
MCC members are invited to Wangi Wangi Workers Club Camera Club on Monday 24th June for Nicole’s presentation on creativity in photography.
Address: Wangi Wangi Workers Club, 11-19 Market St, Wangi Wangi NSW 2267
The meeting will commence at 7.00pm.
Many members arrive early to enjoy a meal from the bistro.
by Debbie Sutton, June 7, 2024
Results for competitions in June – Set Subject: Symmetry
There were 9 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in June – Set Subject: Symmetry
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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The Masked Peacock Sue Joy – 12 Digital Theme 
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Spectacles Debbie Sutton – 11 Open Colour Large Print 
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The Jenga stack Brad Le Brocque – 11 Open Mono Large Print 
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Little girl diamond Brad Le Brocque – 11 Digital Theme 
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Mothers and Daughters Sculpture Christine Regan – 11 Digital All Rounder – Monochrome 
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Symmetry Sydney building Phil Whiteman – 10 Open Colour Large Print 
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West Side Story Debbie Sutton – 10 Open Mono Large Print 
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Folded curves Debbie Sutton – 10 Digital Theme 
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Fences Deborah Lincoln – 10 Digital All Rounder – Monochrome 
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by Petro Holowinskyj, June 5, 2024
MCC June Update
It is hard to believe we are midway through 2024!
11th June, 2024 – Bill Chambers Presentation: “Disqualified??!!”
Understanding the rules that underpin photographic competitions is important – whether it is at club, local, national or international levels. Bill will explore this important issue and help us all avoid being disqualified.
18th June, 2024 – Peter Ryan Presentation: Africa: The Enigma
Come on a journey with Peter as he explores the uniqueness and complexities of photography in Africa.
Northern Photographic Federation Conference – 27th & 28th July, 2024
This is always a great weekend so make sure the dates are in your diary. There is a full program of speakers, workshops, competitions and of course the trade fair.
Entries in the photographic competition, that is part of this weekend, are now open. Sections: Open Colour Prints, Open Monochrome Prints, Nature Prints, Open Digital, People Digital and Macro Digital.
https://npf.myphotoclub.com.au/
Details regarding registration will be available soon.
Newcastle Circuit
The second Newcastle International Digital Circuit is now open. There are three salons within the circuit, with four sections to enter:
- Colour open
- Monochrome open
- Nature (colour or mono)
- Sports / action (colour)
https://newcastleint.myphotoclub.com.au/
by Debbie Sutton, June 5, 2024
