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President’s Report
Hi Everyone, This Month sees us finalising plans and collecting images for the Interclub Competition. For our newer members, once a year we have an inter-club competition with our closest camera club neighbours; the Blacktown City Photographic Club and the Parramatta RSL Camera Club. A shield is awarded to the club which accumulates the most points from the judge on the night. At present, we are the holders of the shield having won it from Blacktown last year. The Interclub Competition Night will be held on Thursday 28 June 2007 at Castle Hill RSL, starting at 7:30 pm. Please join us on the night for a chance to discuss photography with our fellow photographers and see what images they are proud of. On another matter, recently I announced that Simon Finch has moved sideways on the Management Committee to take up his new role as Member Benefits Coordinator. Simon will be responsible for arranging various things that will benefit members. These may include; discounts at retailers, bulk deals on equipment etc., access to venues as a camera club, sponsorship of events, etc. If you have any contacts or suggestions that would benefit members please discuss this with Simon when next you see him, or send an email to [email protected] Val Fenbow has agreed to take on the Competition Coordinator's role and has stepped into this with her usual friendliness, efficiency and management talents. Thanks to Val for accepting this role and becoming part of the management team. Speaking of teams, it’s great to see how many members are actively involved in the running of the club. We now have two very active sub-committees, the Social Committee and the Competition Committee, working away in the background for the good of the club. Please take it from me that your work and enthusiasm does not go unnoticed by everyone. In addition, we have a small group of members looking at the trade show proposal mentioned earlier this year. Equally pleasing is the number of members I see helping to set up and pack away the equipment we need each meeting night. Your help also does not go unnoticed. Without you all, our club could not function in the way we have come to expect. You know, the best and easiest way to be known and appreciated in the club is to lend a hand. Anyhow, enough from me for now. Regards, Bob Cook President
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June, 2007
Issue 19
HILLS CAMERA CLUB at CASTLE HILL RSL
Special Interest Articles:
David Miller article Interclub List Member Profile Positano’s update
Individual Highlights:
President’s Report 1
Club News 2
What’s On 3
Comps & Exhibitions. 5
Image’s of the Month 8
David Miller 9
Comp. Co-ord Report 10
Interclub 11
Member Profile 14
Positano’s update 15
Contact Us 16
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CLUB NEWSCLUB NEWSCLUB NEWSCLUB NEWS Meetings for the Month 5th June: ‘Action Stations’ with David Miller 12th June: Workshop Night 26th June: Competition Set (Nature) and Open 28th June: Interclub Competition
Library Borrowing Charles Mifsud has given the HCC a number of up to date Photographic Magazines which have been ear-clipped to show really good articles. Make sure you talk to him about the borrowing of these magazines at our meetings. Newsletters’ are also available from our Library.
Getting to Know Your Camera Days. - SUNDAYS 3rd June 2007, 9th September 2007, 25th November 20 07 Bring along your cameras and more experienced photographers will advise you on how to use all of the settings on YOUR camera correctly. We'll have lunch at the RSL and then we will head out for some practical experience, by using the knowledge just gained and take photos in the afternoon in the local Castle Hill area. Highly recommended for all levels of experience of photographers. See Friday’s email Reminder Notice for more information.
Momento: Anyone planning on making a Momento book, please see Maria (Ree) Ericksen. If you place the order through her you can receive a 20% discount from your purchase price of the book. Interclub Competition: 28th June, 2007 See page 11 for HCC Representatives. WANTED!!!! Articles for the Newsletter from our HCC Members. If anyone has interesting articles for our Newsletter please email me at: [email protected]. They can be technical, Photoshop, arty, recent holiday shots or anything that you would like to share or teach other club members. New Members HCC welcomes the following new members to the club and we look forward to seeing your images. Mark Ingles, Lloyd Armstrong, Rod Murphy, Brian Cox and Leanne Aylen.
Canon 400D Cameras Canon updates EOS Digital Rebel XTi / 400D Firmware Tue, 17 Apr
Canon has today made available updated firmware for its EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS 400D digital SLR. Version 1.0.5 addresses issues with the PictBridge direct printing system and improves communication with the 380EX Speedlite. Further information and the update itself is available now from Canon's firmware update...
‘I was recently put on the following web site www.timgrey.com. On this site people can ask questions and also sign up for the answers he gives to other people’ - From William Stewart Here are some other interesting websites that members have sent me for inclusion in our Newsletter - Editor http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/ http://www.hypersensory.com/funny_photogs http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1031&message=21318310 http://www.smugmug.com/help/skin-tone
It’s a Boy !!!!!! Congratulations to Jonno and Kylie Ferns on the birth of their baby
boy - Jayden. 22 May 2007, 4.02 kg and 52 cm long at birth.
Baby boys are wonderful, They’re playful and they’re bright
They know just how to steal your heart, As any angel might….
So just enjoy your little boy And watch him learn and grow And, in return, he’ll give to you The greatest joys you’ll know!
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What’s On What’s On What’s On What’s On
Dubbo Zoo Keep the long weekend – 9th, 10th & 11th June, 07 Available for a Photographic Weekend (stay over) at Dubbo Zoo. Please see Alia Naughton or go to our Website for the full Zoo Itinerary.
Some Hints for ZOO Photography. If you would like some hints for your trip to Dubbo Zoo and photographing the animals – you may find helpful hints on the Martin Bailey Photography Web Site. His web site is: http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/ Check out Podcasts #’s 79 and 80. These are enhanced podcasts that also contain some of his photos. You can also check out other podcasts such as # 02. This is not an enhanced podcast so you may need to see the respective photo on line. Happy Shooting. William Ps: Don’t forget to check feeding times. The Hippos come out of the water to be fed.
50TH
GRENFELL HENRY LAWSON FESTIVAL OF ARTS INC.
Long weekend - June 9th to 13th, June 2007
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2007
Categories
(1) OPEN: B & W and COLOUR (2) NATURE: B & W or COLOUR (3) PHOTO-JOURNALISM: B & W or COLOUR (4) OPEN: For any person who is or exhibiting for the first time.
TROPHIES AND AWARDS: First place in Category 1 (a) and (b); 2 and 3 will be : $150.00 Second place in Category 1 (a) and (b); 2 and 3 will be: $100.00 Third place in Category 1 (a) and (b); 2 and 3 will be: $ 75.00
Category 4 – THE ARCH RAYMOND AWARD
First: $70.00 Second: $50.00 Third: $30.00
THE FESTIVAL’S STATUETTE WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE PHOTOGRAPH TO BE CONSIDERED TO BE THE BEST OF THE EXHIBITION
www.henrylawsonfestival.asn.au Contact: Name: Mardie Bucknell Email: [email protected]
Studio Days Keith’s Studio – Gladesville – Bookings for July are now being taken.
Bob & Christene Cook’s ‘Studio Eleven’ – Greystanes – June (booked out) and bookings being taken now for July. First day. The Basics Starting time 10:00 am Introductions Available light techniques Studio lighting techniques Directing Models Finishing time approx 2:30 pm Second Day. Live Model Shoot Starting time 9:30 am Each photographer to have approximately one hour with a live model Finishing time approx 2:30 pm If you would like to attend one of these Studio Days, just register your name in the folder which is provided at the club.
ORANGES AND LEMONS - the Observant Photographic Eye of Jacques Roussel
Northside Creative Photography will host a
retrospective photographic exhibition
spanning 15 years on Wednesday June 20.
The exhibition will be held
Wednesday 20 June 2007
8 pm St David's Uniting Church Hall Cnr Pacific Highway and Provincial Road,
Lindfield
All welcome.
Enquiries
Susan Buchanan 0428 446 495 See June, FCC f/stop for more details.
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a place to inspire, create, enjoy and acquire fine photographs in silver, platinum and other traditional media
Change of focus From May 21st point light will no longer present regular exhibitions. However we will continue to deal in the work of all the photographers we currently represent; to do this we will hold exhibitions on occasion but otherwise open by appointment only. Please call 0408 461 664 on week days if you would like to view the work of any photographer on the attached list and we will arrange a time to do this. Everyone who is registered on our email list will receive notice of exhibitions, workshops and other associated events. Our website will also contain these details as will our telephone answering message. In this way we hope to stay in touch with all those who support our activities. Gordon Undy's figments exhibition has only two more weeks to run so if you haven't seen this magical series of platinum/palladium photographs yet I urge you to do so very soon. The show closes on Sunday 20th May. No exhibitions are currently planned for the rest o f 2007 so please remember to call before coming to see us. Lyndell Undy director point light 4/50 Reservoir St Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia t: +61 2 9281 6615 f: +61 2 9281 9590 e: [email protected] w: www.pointlight.com.au
Apscon 20th - 26th October 2007 October 2007 in Albury.
Apscon is the annual Convention of the Australian Photographic Society. It is NOT just for members. Anyone, with an interest in photography, can attend, regardless of their photographic level. This year the location is Albury, NSW. Apscon is a 7 day program comprising of speakers, workshops, field trips, dinners, social, audio visuals of stunning journeys to international destinations, displays, EDI gallery and some free time to get out and photograph the local heritage buildings, streetscapes, botanical gardens, nearby wetlands etc. OR to find a quiet spot with a cappuccino and relax. Program details and registration forms can be downloaded from the APS website www.a-p-s.org.au or write to Apscon 2007, PO Box 148, Lavington NSW 2641. Some of our members have attended Apscon in the past and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Photography Judges Course
Saturday 28th July & Sunday 29 th July 2007
Venue: St George Leagues Club, 124 Princes Highway, Kogarah Full details of the course are not yet available. However expressions of interest are welcome and should be directed to [email protected]
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http://www.powmri.edu.au/memories.htm
COMPETITIONS & EXHIBITIONS and Other
Photograph Willoughby’s Environment to Win Competit ion Budding photographers have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes and take part in an exhibition through Willoughby City Council’s annual
Environment in Focus Photography Competition and Exhibition.
Now in its fourth year, the popular annual competition attracts more than 100 high quality entrants each year.
Photographers are invited to submit images taken within the Willoughby Local Government Area in response to the competition theme ‘Immersed
in Nature, people connecting with their environment’.
Prizes include $1,000 for the winner of the open category and $500 for the runner up. The school student winner will receive photographic
equipment for both themselves and their school to the combined value of $500.
“The photography competition allows aspiring photographers to showcase this beautiful natural environment and remind us that we must continue
to conserve and protect our local environment,” said Willoughby Mayor Pat Reilly.
A panel of photography professionals will select works for inclusion in the exhibition and award prizes based on how well the photo responds to the
theme, artistic merit and technical skill.
The 2006 competition saw winner Jan Safer’s photograph, Water II - Bubbles impress judges SMH Photographer Andrew Mears, Australian Centre
for Photography Curator Bec Dean and Australian Geographic Art Director Warren Field with its technical skill combined with an element of
surprise.
“I was impressed by the range and subtlety of colour - especially from the highlights under the falling water to the small splash of green in the fern -
aesthetically very pleasing and technically well-exposed, indicating the effort gone to by the photographer,” said Warren Field, competition
judge and Australian Geographic Art Director.
The 2007 gallery of images will be displayed from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 23 July to 9 August at the Foyer Exhibition Space, Willoughby City Council, 31 Victor St, Chatswood.
Entry forms are available at
www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au.
Entries close 6 July 2007.
For media enquiries, to arrange an
interview or photo please contact:[email protected]
P: 9777 7703 M: 0421 492 757
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http://www.apogeephoto.com/
http://www.peregrineadventures.com.au/imagesoftheworld/default.asp?bhcp=1
Note: Please read the TERMS & CONDITIONS before entering any non FCC or APS competitions.
Images of the World Photographic Competition
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Australian Digital Photography Awards 2007 Hi APS Members, The Australian Photographic Society is hosting the Australian Digital Photography Awards with entries closing on the 17th June. This competition is open to all Australian residents, not just members of the APS, and there is no entrance fee. You are invited to enter what promises to be a very interesting and prestigious competition. For the competition rules and entry form, please follow this link: www.adpa.org.au
Focus On Ireland
Bray, Co.Wicklow, Ireland EMAIL: [email protected]
http://www.focusonireland.com/index.html
COMPETITIONS cont.
Entries close Friday, 13 July 2007. First Prize – $1000.00 and 2 tickets to Café de Paris Dinner valued at $700.00 Second Prize - $500.00 and 2 tickets to Café de Paris Dinner valued at $700.00 Third Prize – $250.00 and 2 tickets to Café de Paris Dinner valued at $700.00 Travel and accommodation expenses must be met by winners. www.powmri.edu.au. http://www.powmri.edu.au/memories.htm A $15 entry fee must be submitted with each entry.
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PROJECTED IMAGE OF THE MONTH
Title: Space Domes
Name: Alia Naughton
Judged by: Bob Milo
PRINT OF THE MONTH
Title: Leeds Castle
Name: Tony Spence
Judged by: Bob Milo
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“Action Stations”
David Miller – HCC Guest Speaker 5th June, 2007
The Hills Camera Club is privileged to have David Miller as guest speaker on action photography on the evening of 5th June 2007. David is currently Webmaster at the St George Leagues Club Photographic Society and has previously held the position of President of that club for three years. Although he has been a photographer for longer than he remembers, he does recall his first camera – a Pentax MX (35mm film model that dates from around 1976). David has a tremendous experience in action photography, having shot subjects as diverse as wheelchair dancing, rodeo, gymnastics, contortionists, weight lifting and athletics. He is currently an accredited photographer for the National Basketball League and the Rural Fire Service and has also worked as an accredited photographer for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the Sydney 2000 Paralympics. Apart from action, his photographic interests extend to just about anything including landscape and fine art nude photography and he has taken out several significant photographic awards in International, National and local competitions. These include gold and bronze medals in the Trierenberg (Austrian) 2005 Super Circuit, the 2005 FCC Topshot, and being twice winner of the Taralga Rodeo photographic competition. David has also been awarded the Fellowship of the Australian Photographic Society (FAPS) by competition and AFAIP.
David says a good action photo is about catching the peak of the action and to do that you need to understand the sport and know what makes a defining moment. The human element is critical to great action photography. Being the St George Leagues Club Photographic Society Webmaster, it comes as no surprise that he recommends a visit to their website (http://www.stgphoto.org.au/). In fact, you can find some of David’s excellent work there under the member galleries. David also designed and built the FCC website - http://www.photographynsw.org.au/ which is also recommended surfing for any camera club member. These days, David shoots exclusively with digital and has nice collection of quality zoom lenses covering from 17mm out to 200mm on several 1.6x crop bodies. When asked about which piece of equipment he can’t live without, the answer is simple – “Lenses, the glass is where the quality is”. He also mentions two local photographers as inspirational to his work – Professor Des Crawley from the University of Western Sydney and Frank Leitner. Be sure not to miss this opportunity to hear David speak about his first-hand experiences with a wide range of action photography, and be prepared to see some stunning images from his collection.
Andrew Treloar
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COMPETITION CO-ORDINTOR’S REPORT
Last month was great, congratulations to all who won awards especially those who won for the first time. The 4 image rule seems to be working well, another couple of nights will see it fine tuned. We had exactly the same numbers of digitals as previous month, every one must be getting the upload sorted out. This month we will have change and view the colour prints, monos and minis, then the slides and digitals.. On the 24th May 12 tried and true members, Mary and Tony Spence, William and Robyn Stewart, Rob and Maria Brear, Bob and Chris Cook, Barry Clinch, Roger Buckley, Maria Ericksen and Val set up the judging stands, projector and computer so that the Club entries for the Interclub competition could be judged. It took some time as the entries were of high standard and the judges were very thorough. Many thanks to all. There has been a delay in the production of the award certificates, for this I apologies, they will all be there on the next Competition night. The next Competition has the Open and Set. The set subject is Nature . Last month we had a large number of entries in the Set subject – Architecture, hope to see many photographers tackle Nature this month, remembering that there can be no sign of human hand work or interference. On competition nights please make sure your entries are on the stands by 7.45 so that we can get a flying start. Thanks again go to the members who help on competition nights, more are always welcome please let me know or just front up. Val For the Competition Committee.
The Set Subject Definition for June Competition. NATURE – Nature photography may include animals and plants in what appears to be natural habitat, geology and phenomena not produced by man. The accurate recording of the subject and natural environment is the prime factor. Evidence of man, his manipulation or his environment in any part is undesirable and should be avoided. After satisfying the above requirements, every effort should be made to use the highest level of artistic skill in all nature photographs.
Congratulations to William Stewart Merit Certificate in the Australian Photographic Society, Slide Division, “2007 Syd Leaney Trophy Competition”. “Ann E # 07”.
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Interclub Competition HCC Representatives The judging of images took place on the 24th May to work out who was going to be chosen to represent HCC in the Interclub Competition on the 28th June 2007. The judges found it difficult as all of the images up for selection were HCC Merit Awarded images. Congratulations to the place getters and thank you to all of the other members who entered their fantastic images for selection. It is a shame that not all could represent our club.
These are the results as set out in the Catalogue for the night. – Mary Spence
Club Name: Hills Camera Club COLOUR PRINTS No. Author Title Catalogue
No. Score
1 Robert Hoehne Headlight 93
2 Dianne Hay Innocence 103
3 Barbara Glover Beauty After the Rain 3
4 Hazel Hogarth Eiffel Tower 66
5 Ian English Ghardaia Back Street 79
6 Tony Spence Ducks at Night 17
7 Allan de Saxe Pye’s Creek 42
8 Sam Bihancov Silent Vigil 78
9 Charles Mifsud Crowned Crane 74
10 Charles Mifsud The Oil Painting 92
Club Name: Hills Camera Club MONOCHROME PRINTS No. Author Title Catalogue
No. Score
1 Tony Spence Michael 104
2 Tony Spence Leeds Castle 82
3 Kerry Melgaard Tree Lovers 49
4 Erik Mellenbergh Bear Baby 77
5 Dianne Hay Reflections 2
6 Elizabeth Goff Match Sticks 136
7 Dianne Hay Pub in the Paddock 65
8 Margaret Fagg Eroded Landscape 84
9 Colin Goff Sea Cliff Bridge 29
10 Margaret Fagg Yellow Mountain Mist 2 39
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Club Name: Hills Camera Club SLIDES (Colour or Monochrome) No. Author Title Catalogue
No. Score
1 Allan de Saxe Berowra 101
2 Catherine Hewitt Autumn Falls 117
3 Erik Mellenbergh Outback Sunset 71
4 Jonathon Ferns Dead Wood 102
5 Jonathon Ferns Sydney Harbour 148
6 Jonathon Ferns GM’s Finest 1
7 Jonathon Ferns Dry Land 37
8 Allan de Saxe Lower Pye Creek 118
9 William Stewart Mt Wilson Falls #4 146
10 William Stewart Christopher 41
Club Name: Hills Camera Club MINI PRINTS (Colour or Monochrome) No. Author Title Catalogue
No. Score
1 Val Fenbow Long Beak 14
2 Val Fenbow Face in the Dark 125
3 Lyndel Walsh White Rose 132
4 Erik Mellenbergh Wait for Meeee! 83
5 Kerry Melgaard Prague Doorway 149
6 Elizabeth Goff Esperance W.A. 89
7 Andrew Treloar No Stopping 109
8 Andrew Treloar Crystal Waters 141
9 Geoff Basden What a Ride 138
10 Peter Hogarth Winery 140
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Club Name: Hills Camera Club DIGITAL IMAGES (Colour or Monochrome) No. File Name Catalogue
No. Score
1 Daisy.139.jpg – Rodger Buckley 139
2 Stormy Sunrise.87.jpg - Ian English 87
3 Vehicles Only.43.jpg- Robert Hoehne 43
4 Space Domes.38.jpg – Alia Naughton 38
5 Swiss Alps.86.jpg – Ian Moore 86
6 Blue Pelican.124.jpg – Robert Hoehne 124
7 Scarborough Beach Perth.123.jpg – Sam Bihancov 123
8 Glow in the Dark Caterpillar.131.jpg – Angela Downing 131
9 Cyclamen-1.46.jpg – Rodger Buckley 46
10 Pool Ball.57.jpg – Carol Abbott 57
Interclub Competition – Thursday 28th June 2007. Between • Blacktown City Photographic Club • Parramatta RSL Camera Club • Hills Camera Club (Host Club) Venue: Castle Hill RSL Club, Lyceum Room. Commences 7.30p.m. Categories are: • Mini-Prints (colour or monochrome) • Colour Prints • Monochrome Prints • Slides (colour or monochrome) • Digital Images (colour or monochrome)
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How and why did you start in photography?
I started photography in High School in 1975. I shot B & W, developed my own negs and printed my own prints. I was a member of the Photography Club and from memory most of my early shots were of school functions.
Do you remember your first camera?
My very first camera was a Ricoh rangefinder type. I don’t think I kept this for long, moving to a Canon AT-1 SLR. For the record it is still under my bed safe in its modified Globite school case. My first digital camera was an Olympus with a mind blowing 1.3 mega pixels.
Do you use film/digital or both?
Can’t remember the last time I bought film.
What type of photography do you find the hardest to take?
If I had to pick a category I think flash photography is the most difficult to get right. But I’m working on it.
What photos do you like to take the best?
I really enjoy taking action photos. Its always been my favourite category. If the subject isn’t moving (quickly) it just doesn’t have the same thrill for me. Whose photos in the Camera Club do you admire the most?
Too many to name, and because I am only new to the Club I don’t remember all the names yet. There are plenty of members who enter some fantastic images and prints in the competitions.
What are your thoughts on today’s Judges?
I’m very new to the club and hence new to Judges. I think most of them have been very constructive with their comments. Some seem to find something negative to say about every image or print, while some say something positive about everything. I’ll get used to them, one day. I certainly wouldn’t want their job. I would like to think that the Competition Committee will always try to get a judge who has some intimate knowledge of how to shoot the given set subject.
What advice would you give to a new beginner in photography?
Firstly join our Club and talk to others. And secondly, just get out there and start experimenting with your camera, lenses and software. Take notes on what settings achieve what results. Always carry your camera’s manual with you. I still refer to mine fairly regularly. Keep practicing until you can remember all your camera’s controls and you can use them without taking your eye away from the viewfinder. Maybe practice changing lenses in the dark, or while running down a bush track. Note that when you finally achieve that, its time for a new camera body.
Member Profile –
Geoff Basden
Do you follow any sport or team or have a hobby?
I follow two really special teams. My 11yo daughter plays netball with the Castle Hill Baptist Church team and my son plays in the U9-1s for West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Soccer Club. My hobbies include golf and, although it’s been a long time between drinks, off road racing. I’m currently building a new race car, similar to the ones I take photos of. I’m also a volunteer firefighter with the Dural RFS brigade.
What has been your favourite holiday and travels?
Last year Lyndel and I had a fantastic holiday in China. It is something that we will never forget. We also have lots of fun when we go camping, which we do quite regularly.
Name one thing we don’t know about you?
Last year I jumped out of a plane……………… which means I’m pretty stupid. The kids thought it was cool though.
Where do you see the Camera Club heading?
I think the club is going to keep building. With good quality digital cameras becoming more affordable every day I think the interest in photography is going to increase enormously. We are definitely on the right track holding “get to know your camera” days, and the workshop meeting nights are great as well. To be honest I feel the workshop nights are far more valuable than sitting through “slide nights” of some of our guest “experts”. If we want to see their images they can easily be found in countless books, magazines and websites. The value of the experts comes from them showing us the methods that they have used and what equipment we may need to achieve similar results. I think Simon’s new role is a particularly exciting one. If we can utilize the combined numbers of our members to produce some benefits then that will be fantastic. Any Comments:
I have really enjoyed my first six months with the Club. My first contact with the HCC was when Simon and Ree walked out of the bush and joined me on “Slippery Corner” at the SORRA race track at Colo Heights. We got talking and subsequently came along to a meeting and joined the Club. Lyndel and I have learnt HEAPS since then and it has mainly come from fellow members. The Club is full of wonderful, friendly people and I look forward to a long and happy association and friendship with you all (yes, even you Nikon people!!)
Image by Lyndel Walsh
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Positano Restaurant night 26th May - update
On Saturday night 26th of May, 21
people arrived for dinner at
Positanos in Parramatta for what
was to be a great social evening
of chatter, friendship, laughter and getting to know people
better. Our hostess for the
evening was Janet who kept the
food flowing freely, and made sure everyone had there
requirement of beverages, until in
the end we had to plead with them not to bring any more; we
enjoyed a variety of garlic bread,
pizza & pasta, with special dietary
needs being catered for also.
What struck me most about the
evening was that there was never
a ‘quiet’ moment, the chatter and
laughter was non stop. We all
came together with a common
interest so there was always
something to chat about but at
the same time learning a little
more about each other on a social
level. It was decided to cancel the
planned after dark photography
session and this actually made the evening more relaxed and
enjoyable as there was no rush or
pressure to move on.
Thank you all for your company I
for one certainly enjoyed the
evening. By Barbara Glover Images supplied by Bob Cook
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CONTACONTACONTACONTACT USCT USCT USCT US
President Bob Cook
Vice President Phil Brown
Treasurer Malcolm Hobson
Secretary Mary Spence
Program & Meetings Coordinator
William Stewart [email protected]
Competition Coordinator Val Fenbow
Social Coordinator Alia Naughton
Web Master Robert Hoehne
Newsletter Editor Irena Hayes
Sponsorship & Members Benefits Coordinator
Simon Finch [email protected]
HILLS CAMERA CLUB ATRIUM CASTLE HILL RSL, LEVEL 6 77 CASTLE STREET CASTLE HILL P.O. BOX 25, CASTLE HILL, NSW 1765 WEB: www.hillscameraclub.org.au E-MAIL: [email protected]
Battery Specials Most of our cameras need them and if you shoot digital you may need a spare in your pack for the days shooting. As a special deal for Hills Camera Club members I am able to get batteries for practically any camera at extremely good prices. DSLR batteries, laptop batteries, standard cells, UPS, camcorder, you name it. Please contact me at [email protected] for a quote.
Newsletter Contributors - Are most welcome.
The deadline for the July edition is 27th June. If you have any articles that
may be of interest to our members, please feel free to email me.
Articles are preferred in Microsoft word or plain text format. Send your
contributions to the editor via email or printed copy. Images as JPG.
Hey Members!!!! "Did you know that, if you show your RSL Membership card, at ‘The Good Guys’ you get a discount there?" Corner of Showground Rd & Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill Ph: 9659 2811