Definition for ‘Nature’ competition

Pete Davies

We have a monthly comp coming up titled Nature. The images you submit must adhere to the following definition or they will be deemed ineligible:

Nature (N) – Nature photography depicts living, untamed animals and uncultivated plants in a natural habitat, geology and the wide diversity of natural phenomena, from insects to icebergs. Photographs of animals that are domesticated, caged or under any form of restraint, as well as photographs of cultivated plants are ineligible. Minimal evidence of humans is acceptable for nature subjects, such as barn owls or storks, adapting to an environment modified by humans, or natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves, reclaiming it. The original image must have been taken by the photographer, whatever photographic medium is used. Any manipulation or modification to the original image is limited to minor retouching of blemishes and must not alter the content of the original scene. After satisfying the above requirements, every effort should be made to ensure the highest level of artistic skill in all nature photographs. (Also the FIAP definition).

Have fun!
Pete

Annual Club BBQ – Brickmakers Park, Oakleigh

Dave Sumner

The Waverley Camera Club Annual BBQ will be held at Brickmakers Park on Tuesday 15th Jan 2013 at 6PM.

There is only one shelter and two tables so it would pay for you to bring any portable tables, chairs, picnic balnkets etc.. I have no idea how popular this place is so it's best to be prepared. The BBQ is electric and will be suitable for a total fire ban day. Please bring utensils and cleaning gear.

Please remember to bring your prints for the FEB 2013 Competition on this night.

If you are not going to the BBQ you can drop your prints to Pete (President) by calling 0403 803 299

Brickmakers Park can be found directly behind Oak Ford car sales which is at the intersection of Ferntree Gulley Road and Dandenong Road (Princess Highway). It seems the best way in and to find parking is along Stamford Road which is accessed from ferntree Gulley Road.

If you are travelling along Dandenong Road, turn east into Ferntree Gulley Road and take the first left after Oak Ford Car Sales into Stamford Road and the park is about 2- 300 mtrs on the left.

If you are travelling west along FTG Road there is a right turn filter lane just before the traffic lights at Dandenong Road.

You Can also access from Huntingdale Road by turning into Estelle Street immedately after Oakligh Golf Course, go to the end and turn left into Stamford Road and the park is about 400mtrs on your right.

 

First Sunday Outing Report of 2013 – NGV and the IPC

Dave Sumner

Welcome everyone to the first Sunday Outing report of 2013 where 7 members attended two exhibitions in the CBD at the National Gallery of Art and the Ian Potter Centre. Having had a few issues with email, we finally managed to get a message out to all members and Pete Davies and I met at the Atrium at Fed Square and sat and waited to see if anyone else turned up. One by one people arrived and the 7 of us, after a short chat about the Xmas festivities went into the IPC to purchase our tickets for the two exhibitions. Discovering that the first guided tour was for the Thomas Demand exhibition, we took a steady stroll to the NGV and duly queued waiting for the guide. Going around the exhibition we were amazed by the sheer effort that Demand had put into his work, recreating everything he photographed. I won't go into detail because the artist had demanded that people look at the exhibition before reading up on the work and i don't want to spoil it for anyone else who is planning a visit. I would recommend this exhibition to anyone but the free tour is worth the effort.

The guide spoke to us for an hour and at 12 noon at the end of the tour, we all headed to the Southbank for lunch and a chat. Having had lunch we took a slow walk to the IPC and waited for the tour which turned out to be the same guide. Jeff Wall is a much younger photographer and his work was presented partly using light boxes but her also used large format printing as opposed to Demand who has printed onto a clear poly surface. Wall's work was quite different to the offerings of Demand and it quickly became apparent that people were not as impressed with his images with some of the group wandering off from the tour as the guide tried to explain away his work. Some of his images were quite self explanatory, others you neede to have an artistic mind to interpret to which personally I struggled to see.

After the tour some people headed on their way whilst a couple of us took the opportunity to walk Melbourne's laneways which turned out to be a bit of an eye opener in places as there is quite a lot of building work going on. With regards to hosier Lnae, that area is now so much of a tourist attraction that it has been spoiled and not really worth a visit any more.

Thanks to all of the members that attended and hopefully we will see a few more to the next Sunday Outing.

Regards

Dave

 

Photographic exhibitions at the NGV

Pete Davies

Happy new year to you all, I hope the silly season has been restive and festive for you all.

The WCC year kicks off this Sunday with a trip to the NGV and the Ian Potter centre. There is a pair of photographic exhibitions being held at both venues: Thomas Demand @ NGV & Jeff Wall @ Ian Potter. One ticket (max price $15) will cover both exhibitions.

We will meet at the entrance to the Ian Potter Centre (Fed Square) at 10am. Wander about for a bit and then grab a coffee somewhere before congregating again at the entrance to the NGV (St Kilda Road) at 12:45pm.

See you soon,
Pete

AV Group Casual Night

Dave Sumner

 Hi All,

The AV Group are having a casual get together next Tuesday 11 December 2012 ( Wadham House 7.30 pm) to discuss the groups proposed activities for next year. If you have ever considered joining the group or wondered if it was for you, why don't you come along and see?

AV's are a fast growing specialist skill within the photographic community with VAPS sanctioned competitions now a regular event.

You will find attached to this email a brochure setting out the proposed 2013 learning schedule for your perusal.

In addition to learning the practical skills required to produce an AV,  members of the group also show AV's they have prepared and provide each other with valuable feedback and encouragement.

If you think you might be interested in joining the AV Group next year please join us next Tuesday. If you would like some more information email Paul Spence

End of Year Results for 2012

Stephen Edmonds

Tonight was our end of year night where the aggregate score winners from throughout the year were announced:

A Grade Print – Vicki Moritz
A Grade EDI – Vicki Moritz
B Grade Print – Ian Haley
B Grade EDI – Felix Shparberg

Members had also submitted their best images from throughout the year, judged in this case by Landon Abbott and Stuart De Silva from S M L XL- Photographic Print Bureau.

Mono Prints

3rd: Rosie Hughes – Pyramid at the Louvre
2nd: Vicki Moritz – Yarra-bank Winter
1st: Paul Spence – The Pinnacles

Paul Spence - The Pinnacles

Open Prints

3rd: Vicki Moritz – Evening at Blackrock
2nd: Ron Weatherhead – Love Birds
1st: Leif Andersen – Sunrise Wannaka Tree

Leif Andersen - Sunrise, Wanaka Tree

Electronic Digital Images(EDI)

3rd: Rosie Hughes – LAKE DISTRICT SUNRISE
2nd: Andy Armitage – Packing Up
1st: Paul Spence – Cat Bay

Paul Spence - Cat Bay

Ian Hansen, our outgoing president, announced the winner of the "Bugs / Creepy Crawlies" President's Trophy being:

Michelle Golden – Creepy Crawlie Big Claws Big Wings

Michelle Golden - Creepy Crawlie Big Claws Big Wings

Thank you to all that came to support the evening and especially all that took part.

4-Club Results – We’ve Done it Again

Dave Sumner

Tonight was the 4-Club event hosted by Eastern Suburbs Photographic Society with Berwick, Marrondah and Waverley all taking part. There were 8 WCC members in attendance and I am pleased to report that we have done outstandingly well once again with Paul Spence almost wiping out all opposition on his own. What talented photographers we have at Waverley and thanks go to all participants but special congratulations go to Rosie Hughes, Paul Spence and Vicki Moritz.

Links have been added to the individual entries below so you can see what images they had entered. You can see the scores of all of the images HERE

Here are the results:

Individual Awards

Colour Print

1st Place – Rosie Hughes – Grand Arch at La Defense

Monochrome Print

1st Place – Paul Spence – The Pinnacles

2nd Place – Paul Spence – Big Ben

3rd Place – Vicki Moritz – Marvelous Melbourne

Projected Images

2nd Place – Paul Spence – Cat Bay

Team Awards

Colour Print

1st Place – Berwick & Waverley 63pts

2nd Place – Eastern Suburbs 62pts

3rd Place – Maroondah 50pts

Monochrome Prints

1st Place – Waverley 72pts

2nd Place – Eastern Suburbs & Berwick 61pts

3rd Place – Maroondah 54pts

Projected Images

1st Place – Berwick 65pts

2nd Place – Eastern Suburbs 63pts

3rd Place – Maroondah 62pts

4th Place – Waverley 58Pts