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COMMITTEE

Chairman Colin Hall 083 380-5480

Vice Chairman Dave Gordon 083 247 7646

Secretary Renata Cecchi 011 452-2250

Website Andrew Stephens 083 456-7628

Pr & Outings Coordinator Dave Gordon 083 247 7646

Judge Coordinator Heidi Broschk 079 886 8515

Prints & Salons John Coumbias 011 452-2514

Competition Secretary Jorge Rebelo 082 333-0668

Magazine Editor Ted Kinsman 083 461-2350

Certificates & Awards Des Alexander 083 226 1452

Catering Giulio Cecchi 011 452-2250

Judges and Speakers Shared

EDENVALE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2015

MEETING PLACE : Edenvale Community Centre

Cor. Van Riebeeck Avenue & 2nd Street.

WHEN : 2nd and 4th Wednesday of Month

TIME : 18h30 for 19h00

POSTAL ADDRESS : Edenvale Photographic Club

P O Box 1978, Edenvale, 1610

WEBSITE : www.edenvalephotoclub.wordpress.com

WEBSITE : www.edenvalephotoclub.co.za

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CHAIRMAN’S CHAT

My body is getting very old! I am actually talking about camera body but I

suppose I could just as easily be referring to myself. But this is not about

me, it is about the camera equipment we own and the technical and

psychological effect it has on our hobby. I bought my camera body in 2007.

At that time it was near to the top of the range, everybody bought one. Only

seven years on and it is completely obsolete. The manufacturers won’t even

service or repair it if something were to go wrong. This is very disturbing for

me. I knew of photographers who were still using their Nikon F3’film

cameras20 years after they were bought. The manufacturers would still

repairing them. But since buying my camera, newer and newer models have

been released. The capabilities and specifications of the new models far

exceed my camera. The problem is this – there is nothing wrong with my

camera, it still works fine! The quality of the images are as good as when I

first bought the camera. But I feel intimidated. I get uncomfortable when I

sit in the hide at Rondebult and the guy next to me has the latest 11 frames a

second, 64 000 iso, full frame, magnesium alloy super camera that takes two

memory cards! It has a psychological effect on me. I’m not good enough any

more. I can’t compete. Depression sets in………!

To add to this, some years ago I also bought a 80-200mm, f2.8 lens. It was

love at first use. It was as sharp as a razor and superbly versatile. I used it

often. It opened more and more doors for me. The quality of my sports

pictures and portraits improved. I got many, many gold awards from it. We

went everywhere together, we shared a deep bond….we were soul mates.

Then, one day, I dropped it! It broke and could not be repaired. Depression

set in …………!

I managed to find a generic equivalent of the lens, but it just wasn’t the

same. It wasn’t as sharp and the picture quality was poor. I suffered for

more than a year.

Two weeks ago I found someone selling an 80-200mm, f2.8 genuine, original

lens! Furthermore, the price was pretty good. The seller was in Cape Town

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and I was travelling there the next week. Everything fell into place. I was

meant to have it.

I bought it. I am happy again. All of a sudden the depression is gone. I am

inspired to take more pictures. It doesn’t matter that my camera body is 7

years old, it still takes pretty decent images. I am not worried that I don’t

own a new fancy body with all the bells and whistles. Last week I spent some

time in the Drakensberg with my camera and my new (to me) 80-200mm lens.

I had a wonderful time taking pictures. The enjoyment had returned, and

isn’t that what photography is all about. So what if I can’t shoot a black cat

running through a dark alley at 11 frames a second!

See you at the next club meeting.

Colin

COMPETITIONS ON CLUB EVENINGS

WINNERS: 28 January 2015 NAME TITLE

DIGITAL JUDGE Anne d’Oliveira

Best Digital 1 STAR NATURE Kim Batchelor Nature’s Refuse

Best Digital 1 STAR COM PICTORIAL Tony Wilson Cape Vidal

Best Digital 2 STAR COM NATURE Johann Harmse Yellow Billed Hornbill

Best Digital 2 STAR COM PICTORIAL Joss Shaff Phantom Photographer

Best Digital 3 STAR COM NATURE Jorge Borralho Collecting Foe The Nest

Best Digital 3 STAR COM PICTORIAL David Wolstencroft Heading Home

Best Digital 4 STAR COM NATURE Bungbing Yellow billed Duck 4187

Best Digital 4 STAR COM PICTORIAL Bungbing Whisper

Best Digital OPEN COM NATURE Frank Haymann

Pied Kingfisher

Regurgitating

Best Digital OPEN COM PICTORIAL Dave Gordon Restless Sea (C7T9258)

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Best Digital 1 STAR - Nature - Kim Batchelor “Nature’s Refuse”.

Best Digital 1 STAR - Pictorial - Tony Wilson “Cape Vidal” (COM).

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Best Digital 2 STAR - Nature - Johann Harmse “Yellow Billed Hornbill” (COM).

Best Digital 2 STAR - Pictorial - Joss Shaff “Phantom Photographer” (COM).

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Best Digital 3 STAR - Nature - Jorge Borralho “Collecting For The Nest” (COM).

Best Digital 3 STAR - Pictorial - David Wolstencroft “Heading Home” (COM).

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Best Digital 4 STAR - Nature - Bungbing “Yellow billed Duck 4187” (COM).

Best Digital 4 STAR - Pictorial - Bungbing “Whisper” (COM).

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Best Digital OPEN - Nature - Frank Haymann “Pied Kingfisher Regurgitating” (COM).

Best Digital OPEN - Pictorial - Dave Gordon “Restless Sea (C7T9258)” (COM).

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JUDGES AT EVENING COMPETITIONS

EPC Club Night Judge Name COMMENTS

28/01/2015 Anne d’Oliveira PSSA - 2nd Vice President Central Gauteng

11/02/2015 Charles Kok Krugersdorp Photo Club

PSSA SALON RESULTS

Congratulations to the following members who have received Awards in recent Salons.

Please Note that these results have been extracted from the PSSA website

allocated to Edenvale Photographic Club. Therefore, any member entering as an

Independent or under another club will not be shown.

RESULTS - BEACHCOMMERS 9TH DIGITAL SALON - 29/11/2014

Category Name

Salon

Award Photo Title Lastname Firstname

Macro Acceptance bug Coumbias John

Macro Acceptance locust Coumbias John

Monochrome Portrait COM Die Generaal Ley Marga

Monochrome Portrait Acceptance first portrait Coumbias John

Open Acceptance Ferrari Wheel Abstract Borralho Jorge

Open Acceptance running waters Coumbias John

Open Acceptance funny face Coumbias John

Open Acceptance in the act Coumbias John

Open Acceptance Hello There Durand Lourens

Photo Journalism and Sport Acceptance Flying Lineman Borralho Jorge

Photo Journalism and Sport Acceptance Fireman at Work Borralho Jorge

Photo Journalism and Sport Acceptance at speed Coumbias John

Photo Journalism and Sport Acceptance Statue Ley Marga

Photo Journalism and Sport Acceptance Savior Ley Marga

Photo Journalism and Sport Acceptance Biker No 1 4684 Owen Cathy

Save the Rhino COM Vanishing Heritage Borralho Jorge

Nature excluding Rhinos Acceptance Collecting For The Nest Borralho Jorge

Nature excluding Rhinos Acceptance Spoonbill Landing 2 Borralho Jorge

Nature excluding Rhinos Acceptance on the rocks Coumbias John

Nature excluding Rhinos Acceptance sweet flamingo Coumbias John

Nature excluding Rhinos Acceptance Huh Ley Marga

Nature excluding Rhinos Acceptance Grey Heron Portrait 1526 Owen Cathy

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Specifications for Submission of High Definition “E: Photography”

Maximum Pixel Size = 1920 x 1080

Maximum Data File Size = 1,500 Kilobytes (jpg)

Two Catorgries 1 Nature “na”

2 Pictorial “pi”

Naming Conventions are as follows:-

Star Rating_Category_Image Name_Person’s Name

Example: 2_na_hornbill_john doe (all lowercase)

Entries must be handed in by no later than 19h20 on the night

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE

1. Select Canvas (Frame) Size under the heading “Image” in Photoshop if you wish to add a boarder to the image and make your adjustements. If you do not wish to add a boarder, go to

Step 2.

2. Select Image Size under the heading “Image” in Photoshop. Tick the following boxes: Scale Styles, Constrain Proportions and Resample Image.

3. The maximum size of the image must not exceed 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high. 4. When resizing a horizontal image (Landscape) enter 1920 pixels in the Width Box and the

vertical size will be adjusted automatically if you have ticked the “Resample Image” box. If

the vertical size is 1080 pixels or less, the resizing is correct. If the vertical adjusts to a value

more than 1080 pixels (say 1096 pixels) then adjust the vertical size to 1080 pixels and the

horizontal size will automatically reduce to below 1920 pixels if you have ticked the

“Resample Image” box.

5. When resizing a vertical impage (Portrait) enter 1080 pixels in the Height Box. The value in the Width Box will change automatically to match the original image if you have ticked the

“Resample Image” box.

6. The maximum image data file size is 1,500Kilobytes in the JPEG format. Note that if a border is added to the image, this must be added before resizing and reducing the file size to a

maximum of 1,500 Kilobytes to ensure that the image remains within the specified 1,500Kb.

7. It is recommended that the image be displayed in the sRGB Colour Profile. This can be selected in the camera or changed in Photoshop under Edit/Convert to Profile.

Here is a typical procedure to prepare an image for Club

Competitions using Photoshop Elements or Creative Suite.

1. Complete all editing of the image. 2. It is recommended that the image be displayed in the sRGB Colour Profile. This can

be selected in the camera or changed in Photoshop under Edit/Convert to Profile.

3. Make sure the image is in JPEG format.

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4. Add a boarder if required. Two methods are generally used. Note that the boarder must be added to the image before the final resizing. If you do not wish to add a

boarder, go to Step 5.

A) Select Canvas Size under the heading “Image” in Photoshop. Choose Pixels and enter the Width, Height and Canva colour and click OK. Typical settings

are shown in the following image.

B) Click on “Select” and choose “All”. The total image will now have the runnning ants around the image. Click on “Edit” and choose “Stroke”. A

window will appear similar to the following. Enter the “px” size (boarder

thickness) and choose a colour for the boarder and click OK. Go back to

“Select” and click “Deselect” to finalise.

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5. Select Image Size under the heading “Image” in Photoshop. Tick the following boxes: Scale Styles, Constrain Proportions and Resample Image. A typical

window is as follows from CS4.

6. First choose the Resolution at 72pixels/cm (Best for viewing on PC and Projector).

7. The maximum size of the image must not exceed 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high.

8. When resizing a horizontal image (Landscape) enter 1920 pixels in the Width Box and the vertical size will be adjusted automatically if you have ticked the

“Resample Image” box. If the vertical size is 1080 pixels or less, the resizing is

correct. If the vertical adjusts to a value more than 1080 pixels (say 1096 pixels)

then adjust the vertical size to 1080 pixels and the horizontal size will

automatically reduce to below 1920 pixels if you have ticked the “Resample

Image” box.

9. When resizing a vertical impage (Portrait) enter 1080 pixels in the Height Box. The value in the Width Box will change automatically to match the original image

if you have ticked the “Resample Image” box.

10. The maximum image data file size is 1,500Kilobytes in the JPEG format. Note that if a border is added to the image, this must be added before resizing and

reducing the file size to a maximum of 1,500 Kilobytes to ensure that the image

remains within the specified 1,500Kb.

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EDENVALE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB 2015 Calendar

Second Wednesday Fourth Wednesday Outings/Workshops

January 28th Club Meeting 31st Beginners Course

February 11th Club Meeting 25th Club Meeting Set Subject: Shadows

28th Beginners Course

March 11th Club meeting 25th Club Meeting 28th Beginners Course 14th Outing: Johannesburg

City

April 8th Club Meeting 22nd Club Meeting Set Subject: Elements

25th Beginners Course

May 13th Club Meeting 27th Club Meeting 30th Beginners Course Date TBA Workshop:

Creative Macro

June 10th Club Meeting 24th Club Meeting Set Subject: Signs of the Zodiac

27th Beginners Course

July 8th Club Meeting 22nd Club Meeting 26th Workshop: Panning Techniques - Walkerville

Speedway Track

August 12th Club Meeting 26th Club Meeting Set Subject: Phone Photos

September 09th Club Meeting 23rd Club Meeting

October 14th Club Meeting 28th Club Meeting

November 11th AGM 25th Club Meeting Set Subject: Advert

December

NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

1. Members must please provide details of all Salon Acceptances and Awards to be sent to Heidi Broschk (heidib@uj.ac.za), Jorge Rebelo (rebelo@ovation.co.za) and

Ted Kinsman (tkinsman@global.co.za).

2. Anyone not able to attend a club evening can send their images by e-mail. The images must be e-mailed to Jorge Rebelo (rebelo@ovation.co.za) a MINIMUM of 1

day before the evening.

mailto:heidib@uj.ac.za

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3. Please see our website hosted by Andrew Stephens for further news and information at www.edenvalephotoclub.wordpress.com or simply Edenvale

Photographic Club.

4. Anyone wishing to sell or buy camera equipment and advertise in this Newsletter can contact Ted Kinsman.

5. If you have any information concerning photographic sites that you wish to share with other EPC members please contact Ted Kinsman.

6. Please get details of Photo Opportunities under “Places” listed under “Club Information” on Edenvale Photographic Club.

7. If anyone wishes to protect their images against copyright, the required information must be entered into the Metadata information for each image prior to submission

for club judging. If required I can place a Copyright Watermark symbol over an

image to prevent copying from the newsletters. Members to advise Ted Kinsman if

required.

8. Annual Subscriptions are due from September 2014. Please arrange payment at a club night or by EFT. Single Member - R250.00. Family Subscription – R375.00.

Banking details.

Edenvale Photographic Club

Standard Bank

Branch – Greenstone 016342

Account No. 02 002 167 4

Ted Kinsman (083 461 2350)

tkinsman@global.co.za

ITEMS FOR SALE

A. Contact: Rowan on Cell 0824160529

Manfrotto Wall Boom R1800 (Photo)

Product table with infinity curve R3000 (Photo)

Manfrotto heavy duty Boom on wheels with 6.7kg Counterweight extends 3.2mtrs

R4500 (Photo)

Elinchrom Style 600 Studio light with 2 x Honeycombs,barn door,2 reflectors

,90cm Prolinca soft box R4500

http://www.edenvalephotoclub.wordpress.com/mailto:tkinsman@global.co.za

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B. CONTACT RICKY DURAND ON 084 652 7367

Nikon F50 film camera with a 35 – 80mm lens.

“What Offers?”

C. CONTACT DAVE GORDON - 011 609 5427 OR 083 247 7646 All items available for inspection and sold ‘voets toets’ (you are welcome to try the lens on your

camera at my place).

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Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-f5.6 IS USM Lens. Suitable for all EOS cameras. Lens hood and UV

haze filter for free (both extra when new). Condition very good.

R3 950.00 (New R5, 695.00)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Manfrotto 90 cm padded tripod bag.

Condition: as new

R900.00 (New R1 675.00)

Manfrotto Tripod Fluid Head (medium size)

Great for panning stills and video. Condition: as new

R1,250.00 (New R2 570.00)

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Manfrotto 393 Long Lens Tripod / Monopod Head (with spare slider)

Condition: very good

R2 750.00 (New R4 095.00)

Manfrotto 222 Pistol Grip Tripod Head

Condition: Excellent – recently serviced

R1 250.00 (New R2 095.00)

Joby Gorilla Pod Focus GP8 (with bag)

Condition: as new

R 1 100.00 (New R1 695.00)

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LowePro Backpack Camera Bag (already fitted with the Edenvale Photo Club badge)

Condition: Good (all stitching and fabric good. Additional dividers available as no extra cost)

R750.00 (New – not sure but R1 200.00+)

ADVERTISMENT

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Contact Gordon at GAP Photo on 082 780 6543

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HUMOUR

To Be 8 again!

A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, watching his wife, who was

looking at herself in the mirror.

Since her birthday was not far off he asked what she'd like to have for her

birthday.

'I'd like to be eight again', she replied, still looking in the mirror ..

On the morning of her Birthday, he arose early, made her a nice big bowl of

Coco Pops, and then took her to Adventure World theme park. What a day!

He put her on every ride in the park; the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the

Screaming Roller Coaster, everything there was.

Five hours later they staggered out of the theme park.

Her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down.

He then took her to a McDonald's where he ordered her a Happy Meal with

extra fries and a chocolate shake.

Then it was off to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop, and her favourite candy,

M&M's.

What a fabulous adventure!

Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed exhausted.

He leaned over his wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, 'Well Dear, what

was it like being eight again?

Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed.

'I meant my dress size, you f@*#*! retard!!!!'

The moral of the story: Even when a man is listening, he is gonna get it

wrong.

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UNUSUAL PHOTOGRAPHS

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