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SEPTEMBER 2016

Wangi Workers Camera Club – Newsletter September 2016

NEWSLETTER OF THE WANGI WORKERS CAMERA CLUB F H

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MONDAY 22nd AUGUST WORKSHOP The workshop night was on Photoshop layers, presented by Ian English. Ian described and demonstrated how his monochrome “Bedroom Scene” image was constructed. The bedroom was taken as a series of 5 HDR photographs, to get detail from the brightly lit window and from the dark area beside the bed. The HDR processing was done in Photomatix Pro 5. The model (maid) was photographed in a studio separately. Ian demonstrated that you need to be careful putting a person or object into another photo. Careful consideration has to be given to the light direction and creation of shadows etc, so that the person looks properly grounded in the finished image. The image was finally converted to monochrome with NIK Software Silver Efex.

THE NORTHERN PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION COMPETITION, SYMPOSIUM and SPONSORS EXHIBITION (2016 NPF) The NPF 2016 was held over the weekend of 27th and 28th of August, at the 16Footer Sailing Club at Belmont. On Saturday morning the NPF President, Brad Le Brocque, opened the day and welcomed members and guests.

On Saturday workshops presented were:- • John Wallace from CR Kennedy on the basics of studio lighting using Bowens flash units, with

soft boxes and reflectors. • Tim Bauer talked about his experiences as a professional photographer and showed great

photos of many famous people. • Selina Simpson from Sun Studios (a Canon subsidiary) talked about printing photos. This

started with screen calibration and using the correct printer profile for the particular paper being used. The colour adjustment settings of Perceptual and Relative were discussed in some detail.

On Sunday morning the activities were:- • A presentation by Kate Garibaldi via Skype from Pennsylvania. Kate is a National Geographic &

Wildlife Photographer and leads photo tours. Kate showed some great photos e.g. Grand Tetons with wildflower foreground from an unusual location. Kate has taken photos in Alaska and Iceland. You can view Kate’s work on her web address www.torraterra.com.

• Andy Larkman, from Newcastle Photographic Institute, gave a talk on “What camera is right for me”.

• Barry Madden, from Newcastle Photography School, gave a presentation of the uses of Histograms.

• John Wallace, from Ilford, gave a talk on paper selection for inkjet printing.

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Some Informal Photos of NPF Activities


NPF Awards At 3pm on Saturday awards were presented for the various categories. The judging was by a few experienced members of the clubs. There was also a people’s choice award. Our Wangi Workers Camera Club did well in the competition. The complete results are on the NPF website. Our club winners are shown in the table below.

Category Category Winner Highly Commended

2016 NPF Monochrome Print Dianne English- The Drummer (15)

Dianne English – Foggy Morning (15) Brad Le Brocque –Scary on top scary underneath (13)

2016 NPF Nature Print Brad Le Brocque –Darter with fish (13) Dave Vane – Incoming Bee-Eater (12) Dave Vane – Egrets Lunch Time (12)

2016 NPF Colour Print

Dianne English – Witching Hours (14) Ian English – Burnt Toast (14) Mike Martin – Dusking Sky-Kimberley (14) Dianne English – The Struggle (13) Dianne English – Redhead Sunset (13) Ian English – Blake (13)

2016 NPF Small Print Bettina Damme – Splendid Tree Frog (13)

Bettina Damme – Painting with Light (12) Joy Thomas – American Alligator (12) Dave Vane – Bull Ride(12)

NPF 2016 Open Digital Dianne English – Water Ballet (13) David Whyte – The Blistering Sun (12) Bettina Damme – Poppet Head Kitchener (12)

NPF 2016 Altered Reality Digital Dianne English – Days End (13)

Bettina Damme – Confusion (13) Dianne English – Secret River (13) Ian English – Unspoken (13) Ian English - The Fire Within (11)

2016 NPF Nature Digital Dave Vane – Got My Lunch (13) Dianne English – The Darter (12)

Numbers in brackets is the point score


The Category Winners’ Photos

Bettina Damme – Splendid Tree Frog (Small Print Category – NPF 2016 Winner)

Dianne English - The Drummer (Monochrome Print Category – NPF 2016 Winner)

Dianne English – Days End (Altered Reality Digital Category – NPF 2016 Winner)


Presentation of Some Winners

Altered Reality Digital Category – NPF 2016 Winner: Dianne English –“Days End” presented by Bev Woodman

Small Print Category – NPF 2016 Winner: Bettina Damme – “Splendid Tree Frog” presented by Toni Conquest


Monochrome Print Category – NPF 2016 Winner: Dianne English – “The Drummer” presented by Phillip Woodman

SEPTEMBER COMPETITION NIGHT The September competition night was held on Monday 12th with an attendance of 30 members. Five new members joined on the night (Karen Appleby, Megan Willis, Cherrie Wittman, Frank Bleechmore and junior member Kelly Mallaby). Member Sandy Walker attended the night. Sandy lives in Perth. We also had 5 visitors: Anna and Keith Webster, Donna Brown, Sonja Dyke-Clark and Jarrad Chellew. There were 28 A Grade and 21 B Grade print entries over the 4 categories of:- A Grade Open Colour Print B Grade Open Colour Print Open Mono Print Open Mono Print Results of the 2 categories of Set Subject EDIs submitted in September (22 A Grade and 13 B Grade) will be presented on October competition night. A Grade Set Subject – “Human Emotions” B Grade Set Subject – “Human Emotions” Brad welcomed everyone to the meeting and spoke about several items of general business.

• Asked all members to sign the attendance book. • Reminded members about the gold coin donation for tea/coffee. • Membership is now overdue. Cost is $30 per year. If you haven't renewed your membership,

you will not be able to enter competitions. • If you need to renew your membership, please see Colleen who is acting Treasurer for tonight

while Joy is away. • Brad congratulated winning members from the NPF competition (See results in table above).



• You probably all know by now as Helen sent out an email, but one of our founding members, Beryl MacPherson, died suddenly last Wednesday. Although Beryl hasn't been active for a couple of years, she asked to still receive our Hocus Focus etc. as she was still interested in the club.

• 2016 Lake Macquarie National Exhibition of Digital Photography is now open. Closing date is 21st November. Entry via a link on our club website.

• Brad welcomed guests and new members. • Asked for members who can help with raffles on Sunday 25th September to write their names

down on the list or come and see Betty Moncrieff so she can record your names. • Up Coming Events; Colleen Price spoke about:-

o On Friday 16th September the club is having an outing to Tilligerry Habitat at Tanilba Bay. If you wish to go, but haven't registered, please see our Social Secretary, Colleen Price.

o Our next club outing will be on Saturday 1st of October at Luskintyre Airport. This is free, but you may purchase lunch. Once again, please put your name down on the list or see Colleen Price.

• Brad welcomed John Farrington from the Wangi Lions Club, who is the person who is organising the Wangi Calendar that many members submitted photos for. John showed the draft calendar, with some photos from our club members and some photos from other sources. While John had the floor he also mentioned the Lions Club Gala Dinner.

• Finally Brad introduced the evenings Judge, Carol Newton. Carol’s bio:- CAROL NEWTON: I have been associated with various camera clubs for about 40 years and am presently President of Cronulla Sharks Photography Club and am also a member of The Entrance Camera Club. I have also served on the committee of the Federation of Camera Clubs NSW, was Editor of f/Stop for nearly 5 years and served two years as FCC President and led, for the first time in many years, a full committee of 10 hard working members. During my time as FCC President we held Topshot and Interclub outside the Sydney CBD. I also organised and led 5 Judging Courses 1 in Sydney and 4 others in country venues. I compete with monochrome and colour prints and projected images and tend to take architecture and landscapes but look for something different wherever I am. I enjoy seeing what and how others photograph and through judging have learned to look at my own photos more critically. I think all images and styles of photography have a place in our interesting hobby and hope my comments may give assistance and encouragement.


COMPETITION SUMMARY

Carol Newton gave us very constructive critique with lots of helpful hints.

Awards A Grade: Open Colour Print

Merit-Judges Choice Bettina Damme Bad Hair Day Merit Toni Conquest Dinner Time Merit Betty Moncrieff Caves House Merit Matt Golby Small Bird Credit Ardis Emmerton Yukka Plant Credit Colleen Price Bay of Fires Credit Brad Le Brocque A Peregrines messy lunch Accepted Toni Conquest Blossom Bee Accepted Susan Shipway Pelican Feeding, The Entrance Accepted Dianne English Queen of the Night Accepted Ian Nunn Chinese Art School Accepted Michael Martin Claire & Anthony Accepted Sharon Eaton Duck Swimming Accepted Colleen Price Morpeth Cows Accepted Sharon Eaton Yum Accepted David Price Unloading the Catch Accepted David Price Lone Fisherman Accepted Glenn Moncrieff English Dancers Accepted Dave Vane Cacti

Bettina Damme – Bad Hair Day



Awards A Grade: Open Mono Print Merit-Judges-Choice Colleen Price Friday Night Dance Merit Susan Shipway Wind Swept Merit Brad Le Brocque Chad relaxed Credit Toni Conquest Sydney Reflections Credit Dianne English Fly United Credit David Price Hiroshima Scars Accepted Glenn Moncrieff Tower Bridge Accepted Betty Moncrieff Autumn Leaves Accepted Ian Nunn The Artists

Colleen Price – Friday Night Dance



Awards B Grade: Open Colour Print Merit-Judges-Choice Ray Watts Angel Merit Helen Oliver Belly Dancers Credit Ken Linsley Richmond Bridge, Tasmania Credit John Frost Our Toni Credit Charlotte Gale Fast Approaching Accepted Mark Chellew Enthralled Accepted Chris Latham Dark side Accepted Robert Kildey Sunset Bonnells Bay Accepted Marie Kildey The Draper Shop Accepted John Frost A little bit of a Nibble

Ray Watts - Angel



Awards B Grade: Open Mono Print Merit-Judges-Choice Ray Watts Meeting Dracula Credit Ken Linsley Triple Jump Credit Robert Kildey Tug Boat Credit Dale Golby Salt Farm Accepted Mark Chellew Chrome, Chrome! Accepted Chris Latham Good Timing Accepted Charlotte Gale Beach Fun Accepted Helen Oliver Forward We Go!

Ray Watts – Meeting Dracula



Awards A Grade: Open Mono Digital

Merit-Judges-Choice David Whyte The Stump Merit Colleen Price Still Dancing Merit Dianne English The Three Ballerinas Merit Susan Shipway Happy and Relaxed Merit Sharon Eaton Guatemala Princess Merit Ian Nunn The Artists Credit Ardis Emmerton Fireworks Starburst Credit Brad Le Brocque No regrets going forward Credit Brad Le Brocque The open pod Credit Ian English Where the Eagles Fly Accepted Michael Martin Jumping Trials Accepted Colleen Price The Look Accepted David Whyte Sailing into the Sun Accepted David Whyte The Rock Accepted Toni Conquest Rhinoceros Iguana Accepted Sharon Eaton Life in The Bazaar Accepted Sharon Eaton Mexico Accepted Ardis Emmerton Busy Fingers Accepted Bettina Damme The Watch Tower Accepted Joy Thomas Shipbuilders Memorial Accepted Kevin Stokes Western Wattle Bird on Banksia Grands Accepted Kevin Stokes Where dat fly go (submitted for August Competition, results announced at September Competition)

David Whyte – The Stump



Awards B Grade: Open Mono Digital

Merit-Judges-Choice Ray Watts Juror Number Eleven Merit Kamma Christiansen Bridal Image Merit David Price Oops I’m Wet Merit John Frost Checking and capturing the moment Credit Helen Oliver Stormy Weather Accepted Ken Linsley Boatshed Accepted Mark Chellew Here’s not looking at you Accepted Marie Kildey Riding High Accepted Robert Kildey The Hayshed Accepted Chris Latham Storm Rolling In (submitted for August Competition, results announced at September Competition)

Ray Watts – Juror Number Eleven

In addition to the above awards, the judge gave a special award to Jarrad Chellew.



SCORES SUMMARY The scores are year to date (at 12th September). These scores exclude September EDIs, which will be announced at the October Competition Night.

A Grade

B Grade

Colleen Price 26 Ray Watts 34 David Price 26 Helen Oliver 25

Dianne English

25 Ken Linsley 19 Toni Conquest 22 John Frost 18

Brad Le Brocque 19 Marie Kildey 10 Bettina Damme 19 Chris Latham 8 Ardis Emmerton 18 Robert Kildey 8 Susan Shipway 15 Kamma Christiansen 6

Ian English 14 Mark Chellew 5 Ian Nunn 10 Charlotte Gale 5

David Whyte 10 Dale Golby 4 Sharon Eaton 10 Rene Schipper 0

Betty Moncrieff 7 Michael Martin 6

Matt Golby 6 Dave Vane 4 Joy Thomas 3

Glenn Moncrieff 2 Ann Summerhill 2

Kevin Stokes 2



WWCC Social Outing -Tilligerry Habitat On Friday 16th September, 12 members from WWCC had a great day at Tilligerry Habitat, Tanilba Bay. The weather was kind to us, although less wind would have been nice as we tried to photograph the beautiful Flannel Flowers and the myriad of other wildflowers about. We didn’t get to see koalas or echidnas which was disappointing, but the boardwalk through a variety of vegetation types and along the water was lovely. The Tilligerry Habitat Volunteers cooked us a super BBQ lunch with dessert. One of the volunteers, Cathy, took some of us on a walk to show us a flannel flower carpeted bushland. An enjoyable relaxing day was had by all.



Next Social Outing

Social Outing Luskintyre Airfield Date: Saturday 1st October 10am (Long Weekend)

Where: Luskintyre-Airfield, Pywells Rd, Luskintyre.

You can purchase or bring lunch. Aviation/Action photography.

Please email Colleen at [email protected] or ring 0413 849 846 by Tuesday 27th September, if interested in coming.

You may wish to bring the family. It may be a good idea to bring lunch, picnic chair or rug, bottled water. Coffee, beer, wine, limited soft drinks, sausage/steak sandwiches available to buy, from the Aeroclub. Paul Bennet Airshows should be there for an airshow in the afternoon.

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COMPETITION NIGHT FOR OCTOBER The next competition night is on Monday 10th October at 7:00 pm and all entries, print and digital, will be entered on the website. Open Colour - EDI Open Mono - PRINT Set Subject - PRINT – “Environment - Fauna” (Nature, except that human elements may be present in

the image, but not dominant. The story telling value of a photograph shall not be weighted more than the pictorial quality of the image).

Print entries must be in no later than 6:30 pm on competition night

TUTORIAL MONDAY 26th SEPTEMBER Lions Club Calendar Entries – will be displayed and judged by members for the Lions Club Prize. We will have our "Camera Corner" basics and filters for those still trying to figure out their cameras. DATES AND DEADLINES

• 2016 Lake Macquarie National Exhibition of Digital Photography is now open; closing date is 21st November; entry via a link on our club website

• Hunter Region Botanic Gardens – 2016 Photography Competition - Bruce Stephenson Photographic Prize. Closing Date for Entries: Print entries must be delivered to Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, 2100 Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, 2324 by 3pm 29th September



2016. Digital must be forwarded to the Gardens on a USB memory stick. (These will be destroyed post event unless pickup requested). (www.huntergardens.org.au).

OUT AND ABOUT PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

• 17th - 25th September Newcastle China Week. • 25th September Spring Cruiz-In Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village Pokolbin 7am-

3pm. Huge range of vehicles on display. • Next Social Club Outing: Luskintyre-Airfield-Outing - Saturday 1st October 10am (Long

Weekend) Where: Pywells Rd Luskintyre. • 7th October Light The Night Newcastle Foreshore 5.30-8pm. • 8th October Maitland Riverlights Multicultural Festival. • 15th-16th October Terrigal Antique and Vintage Fair. • 15th October Zombie Dash Mt Penang Parkland Kariong. • 21st-23rd October Chromefest 2016 The Entrance www.chromefest.org. • 23rd October Wangi Centenary Festival. • 22nd October Greater Toronto Spring Fair The Boulevarde. • 22nd-23rd October Muswellbrook Rodeo and Campdraft. • 27th-29th October NSW State Firefighter Championships Norah Head Sportsground

www.firefighterchampionships.com. • 29th October Mangrove Mountain Country Fair. • 30th October Rathmines Catalina Festival Memorial Park.

MEMBERS CORNER What do you do with all your competition prints? A suggestion from Betty Moncrieff is to laminate them and make use of them as place mats. YOUR HOCUS FOCUS NEWSLETTER Hocus Focus would love articles, photos that may be of interest to our members. Please email to David at [email protected]. Articles could include camera hints, Photoshop / Lightroom hints, holiday or local photography shoots, awards, competitions or upcoming events. Please send articles in Microsoft Word or plain-text-format with photos attached as separate files. Images should be jpg format and 1 to 2MB in size. David Price Newsletter Editor Wangi Workers Camera Club [email protected]

Club Motto: A Shared Enjoyment of the Art and Craft of Photography in a Learning Environment



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