Author: Pete Davies

Exhibition tomorrow instead of panorama workshop

Pete Davies

Tomorrow night won’t be a panorama workshop as originally planned, instead we will be staging an exhibition (a rather large exhibition it must be said) at Wadham House to showcase the work of one of our members.

What I thought we could do to compliment that is to turn it into a wine and cheese evening. So the plan is: doors will open at 6:30, if I could have a few people to help me set up that’d be nice.

If you are coming then perhaps you could bring something to share with others in the way of food or drink.

Please come along, I think it will be a good night.

Cheers,
Pete

Workshop Night – Tuesday 16th Aug 2011

Pete Davies

Hi All,

On Tuesday night we are to be graced with a presentation by the well renowned photographer Ian Rolfe.
Ian is much in demand as a speaker (you’ll know why once you have seen him) and we are lucky to have him before he goes jetting
off around the world for the rest of the year. His speciality is landscape photography and you can check some of it out here:

Ian Rolfe Photography

Please come and see what he has to say at Wadham House, 7.30pm for an 8pm start or just come for free coffee, tea and biscuits.

Pete

More Sad News – Roger John Howell – Dec 1931 to July 2011

Pete Davies

It is with a sad heart that I have tell you all that one of the clubs prominent members, Roger Howell passed away on Sunday 3rd July 2011. I know that you all will join me in sending Roger’s partner Mary, our sincerest condolences.

Roger has been a prominent member of WCC since Feb 1997 and for as long as I’ve known him he has been a member of the committee. We will all miss his very large contribution to the club; he was always there with wise council, support or anything else that was needed. This may not have always been a visible contribution but I can say without a shadow of doubt that you ALL have benefited from his membership. Roger’s photographic knowledge and skills in mounting prints were second to none and he would always be happy to pass on this knowledge to members, new members and guests. It was always a pleasure to introduce guests to him.

You may not know it but Roger was the big driving force behind getting the Audio Visual Group into being and always had a very active role in the group, his latest creation being about ‘Orchids’ which you can see here. Roger was always an active participant in the club outings; I would always have a chuckle to myself when I saw him lugging behind him the largest camera bag known to man. A bag that which he had to replace with an equally sized wheeled version when things got too heavy for him to carry.

One thing I know is that I and others in the club will never forget Roger, his love and devotion to Mary, their relationship was a thing of beauty. Our hearts go out to her and both families in their time of grief.

Sunday Outing – Gulf Station Closed

Pete Davies

The outing scheduled for this Sunday was supposed to be to Gulf Station but it is still closed for renovations so we have had to come up with another plan. Given that it’s short notice and the forecast is for rain I thought we’d stay close to home. It’s possible there could be some fog around with the way the forecast is at the moment.

If you feel like doing some shooting on Sunday morning be at the cafe at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery at 9:15am. The gates are open at 9:00am. Most roads seem to lead to the cafe so it should be easy to find if you’re not familiar with it’s location.

In case you were wondering photography is allowed as long as we are respectful of mourners. Because there is so much in the grounds you might like to do a recce before Sunday to scout out some locations.

Bigger More Detailed Map

Cheers,
Pete

June workshop: Sound triggered flash

Pete Davies

Next Tuesday, 21 June 2011 is a sound triggered flash workshop and if you attended either of the last two you’ll know what they’re about.

If you haven’t then some explaining might be in order. A sound trigger will fire the flash when there’s enough sound to activate it. In the past we have popped balloons, smashed light bulbs and even blown up an apple. Because the trigger can react faster than any human being, and the duration of the flash is so short, we are able to capture the moment fairly easily.

If this sounds like fun and I can assure you it is you will need to bring your CAMERA and a TRIPOD. A longish lens is probably best so that we can get as many people shooting as possible. You should also bring something to shoot, please don’t rely on the same three or four people who always bring things because I have no idea whether they are going to turn up or not.

Some snooping around in Google will give you an idea of the kinds of things we are after, but please NO GUNS.

See you then,
Pete

Workshop Night – Tuesday 17th May 2011

Pete Davies

The workshop this coming Tuesday is supposed to be about how to matt and frame your prints.

I haven’t done anything to organise such a thing yet so what I thought we could do is hold a general discussion night.

If someone would demonstrate how to frame prints that would be very, very welcome but in case no-one does what I thought we could do is answer any questions you might have. We have a vast wealth of experience in our membership at the club and if you want to know anything at all I’m sure that you could get several answers from others.
For example, you might want to know what your next lens purchase should be or you might be having trouble with editing.

You may want to bring some images in for discussion, whether to show off or to get some critical feedback on.

I know that this is just the type of thing you all discuss when you get together at club outings and so forth so lets make a night of it on Tuesday.

Cheers, Pete.

Beginners Courses 2011

Pete Davies

Places are filling fast for the final two Beginners Courses for 2011.

If you are a novice and want to learn how to get more out of your camera and you have Monday nights free read on.

The course will run for 9 consecutive Monday nights (even on Public Holidays) and will be held at Wadham House in Mt. Waverley from 7:30 – 9:30pm. Topics covered will include: Camera Controls, Basic Camera Operation, Composition, Lighting, Digital Workflow and Editing, The mode dial, Exposure, Metering and Exposure Compensation.

Classes will be limited to 6-8 students to allow for maximum interaction between pupils and teachers. You will need to bring your camera with you every week and ideally it should be an SLR rather than a compact point and shoot camera.

The two terms will run as follows:

Term 2 commences Monday 25th July
Term 3 commences Monday 10th October

As well as the 9 Monday night lessons each term will also include 2 outings (on a Sunday) and possibly a night shoot.

The cost is $225 and needs to be paid by the first lesson. The price includes membership to Waverley Camera Club for 2011 but if you have already joined this year your membership fees will be deducted from the $225.

To register please email president@waverleycameraclub.org and state which term you want to do.

Cheers,
Pete Davies
Pres – WCC

Beginners Courses 2011 – Call for Registrations

Pete Davies

Waverley Camera Club are now taking registrations for the three Beginners Courses for 2011.

If you are a novice and want to learn how to get more out of your camera and you have Monday nights free read on.

The course will run for 9 consecutive Monday nights (even on Public Holidays) and will be held at Wadham House in Mt. Waverley from 7:30 – 9:30pm. Topics covered will include: Camera Controls, Basic Camera Operation, Composition, Lighting, Digital Workflow and Editing, The mode dial, Exposure, Metering and Exposure Compensation.

Classes will be limited to 6-8 students to allow for maximum interaction between pupils and teachers. You will need to bring your camera with you every week and ideally it should be an SLR rather than a compact point and shoot camera.

The three terms will run as follows:

  • Term 1 commences Monday 2nd May
  • Term 2 commences Monday 25th July
  • Term 3 commences Monday 10th October

As well as the 9 Monday night lessons each term will also include 2 outings (on a Sunday) and possibly a night shoot.

The cost is $225 and needs to be paid by the first lesson. The price includes membership to Waverley Camera Club for 2011 but if you have already joined this year your membership fees will be deducted from the $225.

To register please email president@waverleycameraclu.org and state which term you want to do.

Please also include a second preference.

Pete Davies
President – Waverley Camera Club