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DCC Newsletter September 2018 PAGE 2

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Mail: PO Box 1673 Doncaster East 3109 Attend a Meeting: Visitors are most welcome to come to one of our monthly meetings and discuss membership details. Email: [email protected] Web site: www.doncastercameraclub.org.au Meetings: The Club meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at the East Doncaster Baptist Church, 47 – 53 Tunstall Road, Doncaster East, 3109 at 8.00pm. Some members meet at the Cherry Hill Tavern, 189 Reynolds Rd. Doncaster at 6.00pm prior to the meeting for a meal and a chat. All are welcome to join them. Currently on hold pending a possible change of venue. Workshops are held generally 6 times each year usually as part of a meeting or separately on a suitable night. Social Events - The club organises a number of social events during the year including BBQ’s & live theatre. Membership Subscriptions - Single Membership - $55.00 Family Membership - $80.00 Full time Student - $40.00 [Add $10 if you elect to receive the monthly newsletter by post].

August 2018 The August competition was our Set Subject – “Shadows” and our judges were Pam Rixon, Liz Reen and Val Armstrong. The observer was Ean Caldwell. As always, thanks to our Club judges who put in a lot of time and effort to complete this task. There were 20 Merits/Honours on the night, – well down on last month’s numbers. Those smaller numbers did not reflect a lack of quality however and it was obvious that a number of members had made a special effort to ensure that the subject of shadows was the focal point of their entry.

In the Open Prints top scores of 90 went to Pam Rixon for “Striped”. Judy Mitchell’s “A Peaceful Place” scored an 85 as did Arthur Lilley’s “Tomato and Vine”.

In the Digital Images equal top scores of 80 went to Adrian Donoghue for “The Night Stalker Returns” and Liz Reen’s “The Spy Who”. There were a number of DPI entries that scored 75 – too many to mention

The sole Merit entry in the Small Prints was Judy Mitchell’s “On The Beach”

All the winning images along with a list of all the placing’s appear later in the Newsletter and are also on the website.

This month’s guest was Phillip Wierzbowski, Coastcare Victoria Facilitator - Port Phillip and Western Port. Phillip gave an entertaining presentation of his visit to the Galapagos Islands, the land that so fascinated Charles Darwin.

This Month’s Meeting September 21st, 2018 The judging of our Open Subject hand-in by Guest Judge/Presenter Kim Baker.

President/Newsletter Editor John Smith - Ph: 9 890 2957

Competition Steward: Arthur Lilley - Ph: 9 842 5257

Vice President Liz Reen Ph: 9 890 3401

Secretary: Pam Rixon - Ph: 0421813531 Treasurer: Ean Caldwell - Ph: 040 880 8870

Committee Members: Margaret Walton

Graham Kay

Phil Ryan – Website Co-ordinator

September 2018


Kim will then present on his life as a photo-journalist and more lately as a freelance photographer producing photo books on popular subjects.

Hand In your images for the Open Topic competition

The Following 3 Months In Brief October 19, 2018 Internal judging of Septembers Open Topic hand-in. Our guest presenter is Mike Farnan of Outlook Drones on the subject of these unique machines in photography. Hand In your images for the Set Subject “Monochrome” November 16th, 2018 External judging by John Conway from the Geelong Camera Club of our annual Best Monochrome Image competition [Kay Mack Perpetual Trophy]

Hand In your images for the End Of Year Competitions December 21st, 2018 End Of Year Competition Night. Judging by the Rosanna Camera Club with Annual trophy presentations. A big night with, I am sure, a big supper! Hand In your Audio Visuals for January showing and images for the Open Topic competition. Judges for the Following 4 months are: Date Judges Observer Oct 2018 Phil Ryan, Ian

Holowko and Les Armstrong

Peter Stone

Nov 2018 John Conway – visiting judge

Dec 2018 EOY Competitions – Rosanna PC

Jan 2019 Graham Kay, Bev Dillon and Paul Franks

Claire Roberts

Can’t make the date? Then you must advise the Judging Steward, John Smith, and the monthly co-ordinator [the judge listed in italics] as soon as possible. Set Subject – Hand In Dates

The Subject Hand In Monochrome Oct 2018 A Touch Of Yellow Feb 2019

In February 2019 we have the Set Subject “A Touch Of Yellow” I found this article online which features images with a touch of yellow. Perhaps members can draw some inspiration from the submissions! http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2018/06/mikes-commentary-on-the-yellow-pictures.html

Our Sponsor!!

We are pleased to welcome the Hall Of Frame in Doncaster East as our official sponsor. They are situated at the south end of Tunstall Square shopping centre Many of our members in the immediate Doncaster East area may have already used their service and we ask that all Club members support those who are supporting us!! Our thanks to Pam Ford and her team and we look forward to a mutually rewarding relationship.


The Supper Roster Members should arrive around 7.40pm to prepare cups, saucers and the urns. Speak to Pam Rixon at meetings or phone her on 0421813531 about roster changes. We ask that all members rostered ensure that, where unavoidable changes occur, they give plenty of notice to Pam. Supper Roster Details - 2018

Sep, 2018 TBA Oct, 2018 Liesel Ingrassia and Kevin Wilson Nov 2018 Greg Swenser and Glenn Mills Nov 2018 Lois Thomson, Peggy and Ralph Petty

Social Events/Outings This schedule is a reminder of the future day/weekend outings we have planned for the Club and will be supplemented by more detailed emails, or entries below, closer to the dates.

Proposed Date Venue November 25th Christmas Lunch TBA Werribee Zoo

We are trying to book the Blackburn Hotel again for our annual Christmas Lunch and also the private room we enjoyed last time. As soon as I have confirmation I will circulate the details and a link to the menu. The venue is a good one. Close to all, good parking, no stairs to climb and, if that room is still available, some privacy while close to the bistro. We are also working on an outing to the Werribee Zoo with a date to be fixed but probably also in November. Again details as soon as they are confirmed.

28th Eastern Interclub - Maroondah The annual Eastern Interclub is organized by the Maroondah Photographic Society and involves approximately 7/8 clubs. We are regular participants and the entries consist of 5 Open prints, 5 DPI’s and 5 B&W DPI’s. These are the entries we selected to represent the Club. Open Prints

5 Open Prints Pam Rixon Village In The Snow Les Armstrong I’m Looking At You Phil Ryan Top Of Collins Judy Mitchell Little Kuala Val Armstrong Peeping Through

5 Digital Entries Michael Walker Structure On The Edge Marg Walton Henningsvaer Aurora David Greenwood Barista Liz Reen In Pastures Green Arthur Lilley Chanticleer And Friends

5 Black and White Entries [DPI] Pam Rixon Oiling The Engine Les Armstrong East Indian Lotus Arthur Lilley Seal Rocks Val Armstrong Quite A Roar Paul Franks Staircase

The presentation is on Wednesday the 19th of September and the address details are: North Ringwood Community House, 35 Tortice Drive, North Ringwood 3134 Melways 35K12 [or Google it] It’s an 8pm start for about 1 hour followed by a nice supper. Come along and support our members.

Monthly Competition Results Large Prints Pam Rixon Striped 90 Judy Mitchell A Peaceful Place 85

Arthur Lilley Tomato and Vine 85 Les Armstrong Mosaic Shadow

Patterns 80

Phil Ryan Shadow Walking 80 Phil Ryan Pedestrians Crossing 80 Pam Rixon Through The Web 80 Les Armstrong The Buoy and His

Shadow 75

Phil Ryan The Tourists 75 Phil Ryan Pedestrians Crossing 75 Val Armstrong Stepping Up 75 Judy Mitchell Desert Sunset 75


Here is Pam’s “Striped”

Digitally Projected Images Adrian Donoghue The Night Stalker

Returns 80

Liz Reen The Spy Who 80 Phil Ryan Pedestrian Crossing 75 Phil Ryan Shadows In The NGV 75 Val Armstrong Getting Ahead 75 Les Armstrong Vase And Its Shadow 75 Les Armstrong Shadow Pattern 75

And here are: Adrian’s “The Night Stalker Returns”

Here is Liz’s “The Spy Who”

Small Prints Judy Mitchell On The Beach 75

And here is Judy’s “On The Beach”


GETTING IN EARLY FOR THE MONO COMPETITION IN NOVEMBER Although the competition is a few months away I am getting in early with the reminder [because I didn’t get in at all last year!] that you are, for this competition, allowed 4 entries per category rather than the usual 3 entries in the other monthly competitions.

AND GETTING IN EQUALLY EARLY FOR THE END OF YEAR COMPETITION The End Of Year rules are attached to the Newsletter and you need to have your entries submitted at the November meeting at the latest. Please read the rules carefully and in need discuss any issues with Arthur Lilley on 9842 5257.

MENTORS/WORKSHOPS All members are welcome to contact the mentors but please respect the condition that it is the mentor’s right to determine time and place. So please be patient. Contact details for the mentors are: Lightroom Graham Kay [0403 199 713] Photoshop Marg Walton [9848 4823] Printing Arthur Lilley [9842 5257] Matting Gary Leete [0400 504 462] [Note: these will be conducted at Frameco’s Seaford premises. Composition And Other Fundamentals Peter Layton [0409 947 618] Colour Management/ Calibration Glenn Mills [9857 4730]

Warragul Camera Club – Photographic Presentation Day November 25th, 2018 The Warragul Camera Club are holding a Photographic Presentation Day featuring a:

• Morning Session with Paul Robinson - primarily on photography lighting.

• Afternoon Session with DCC Club Member Adrian Donoghue on “the Evolution Of A Style” and “The Creation Of Two Works” [using Photoshop]

Cost to non-Club members is $35 and refreshments are provided. All enquiries to Ruth Burleigh 0419 525 124 or [email protected] but bookings are ONLY through: www.trybooking.com/XIGM

Cameras For Sale Pat and Ian Game have their current cameras on the market [looking to upgrade?] They are both Panasonic cameras with details being:

• DMC-FZ 200. A 12 mp camera and the asking price is $200

• DMC-FZ1000. A 20mp camera and the asking price is $600

They both have straps and the battery chargers. All enquiries to Ian on 0421451874. Ian and Pat will be away for the next meeting but I’m sure, if asked, they would be happy to bring the cameras along to subsequent meeting for you

Card for Kay Mack Through the thoughtfulness of Val Armstrong our signed card conveying our best wishes to Kay Mack has been received and Kay has acknowledged, by SMS, with her thanks Thanks to Val for organizing the card and signatures. Pam Rixon’s Success At Packenham Nationals Congratulations to Pam on winning the most successful exhibitor overall and the most successful print exhibitor in the recent Pakenham National Competition!!


There were far too many placings/merits etc. to list but two “most successful” tell the story! Arthur Lilley was also an acceptance in the competition which is very popular National. Also, congratulations to Pam on becoming a grandparent again! Twins no less! More kids to spoil!! Here is a picture of Pam with trophies [or some of them?] and some of the successful entries

Armistice Day Commemoration – 100th Anniversary Air Force Association The Air Force Association are holding a special Commemoration Ceremony at Point Cook airbase on November 4th to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of WW1 Armistice Day. The Club has been invited to be the Official Photographers for this very special event and we will be looking for volunteers shortly [only 4 or 5]. Our association with recording significant military events continues and the donation we receive will be a welcome addition to Club funds.

Special Interest Groups Urban Landscape Group [Coordinator: Adrian Donoghue - 9439 7904] The next Urban Landscape Outing is the Bendigo Open House weekend 27th - 28th October If you are familiar with the Melbourne Open House weekend, then this looks interesting. If you plan to go, it's probably a good idea to book accommodation now.

Adrian would appreciate an early indication of numbers and will provide more information as it becomes available. In the meantime here is a link to Bendigo Open House: https://www.openhousemelbourne.org/bendigo-highlights-revealed/

Themes and Series Group [Coordinator: Kay Mack – 9850 9621] [Temporary Co-ordinator – Peggy Petty – 9842 1336 - Themes & Series group June 2018 [Repeat]

7 of us met together at the Armstrong’s house. Beverley has added to her collection of birds – printing photos taken over many years. Val is photographing the bonsai plants which she and Les have grown. Les had a collection of photos from the Cranbourne Gardens and a short stay at Inverloch. June has a collection of feathers, found on her property, these have been scanned to create photos without using a camera. Judy M went to stay in the middle of Arnhem Land and has a new book of the landscape, flora, birds, crocodiles and rock art which they saw. Arthur shared his collection of people viewing famous paintings in galleries in Paris, Rome and Canberra Peggy shared a collection of images taken at the Alfred Nicholas Gardens. Judy D came along to enjoy our company Kay and Ralph were unable to be there. The meeting scheduled for August 28 did not proceed as many regular attendees were away however, another date is being canvassed Please contact Peggy at [email protected] if you would like to be part of this group. [And thank again to Peggy for continuing to host the Themes And Series during Kay’s recovery]

Audio Visual Group Coordinator: Phil Ryan - 9846 6644 [email protected] June 1st 2018 Congratulations to Glenn Mills who achieved second place in the VAPS 321 Audio Visual competition as announced at the conference last


weekend. The 321 competition is for productions of up to 3 minutes 21 seconds. The work by Glenn was the first of his that has been entered by DCC in the VAPS competitions. Glenn’s AV is about the Canning Stock Route. Some may have seen the production at the Club’s annual AV night in January. For those who did not, and for those who wish to enjoy it again, then go to the Club’s website>Audio Visual Group and click on the link at the bottom of the entry dated June 1st, 2018. The Groups next meeting is Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

Details of all DCC “Groups” and their meetings are on the website at: http://doncastercameraclub.org.au [Menu bar -Special Interest Groups] “Just Briefly”

Technical/Technique Corner, And Other Matters Some interesting, and I hope helpful, articles from the wide world of the Internet. Sometimes articles are brand specific but more often than not the points discussed are relevant to all cameras or computer operating systems. If Canon has a certain function – so will Nikon/Pentax

- just with a different name.

Sometimes the articles/links are not even about cameras and gear!! Comparison of The New Nikon/ Canon and Sony FF Cameras https://kenrockwell.com/tech/comparisons/nikon-vs-canon-vs-sony-full-frame.htm The internet [at the photography section of the internet!] is abuzz with the announcement of two Nikon Full Frame Mirrorless cameras followed immediately by the release of a Canon Full Frame Mirrorless version.

You can take your pick about how good they are [you can guarantee all three are excellent] and how they compare with the only other Full Frame mirrorless on the market, – the A7 111, from Sony. They do say “comparisons are odious” but I have found this comparison of the various specifications that might interest someone in the market for a new camera? Me – I like them all!!! Watch out for some good prices on DSLR’s over the next 12 months.

VAPS and VAPS Newsbrief http://www.vaps.org.au/ The Victorian Association Of Photographic Societies is the umbrella organization for all Victorian clubs. It publishes, on a monthly basis, a newsletter titled “Newsbrief” and the latest November edition can be found at: http://www.vaps.org.au/newsbrief Note: Rather than log on to the website each month to read Newsbrief you can, at no cost, sign up to have a copy e-mailed to you each month. Regards, John

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