Our next meeting
Our next meeting will be on July 8 and will be a competition night. The subject is 'Close Up / Macro' and the definition is...
'To be taken close to the subject to show detail, macro gets even closer'. Our judge for the evening is none other than Ralph Brown.
So put your slippers on and settle down on the couch to be part of what promises to be a memorable evening.
The meeting will start at 7.00 pm and Gerry will be sending you an invitation to attend during the early evening.
See you there.
Our next meeting will be on July 8 and will be a competition night. The subject is 'Close Up / Macro' and the definition is...
'To be taken close to the subject to show detail, macro gets even closer'. Our judge for the evening is none other than Ralph Brown.
So put your slippers on and settle down on the couch to be part of what promises to be a memorable evening.
The meeting will start at 7.00 pm and Gerry will be sending you an invitation to attend during the early evening.
See you there.
Wow
And just who did not enjoy our last Share Night with Wildlife Photographers Brian and Sue Basset? What an engrossing evening filled with some amazing photography, excellent photography tips and their experiences they shared with us were second to none. Fingers crossed they will come back to see us again soon to share more of their African wildlife experiences.
And just who did not enjoy our last Share Night with Wildlife Photographers Brian and Sue Basset? What an engrossing evening filled with some amazing photography, excellent photography tips and their experiences they shared with us were second to none. Fingers crossed they will come back to see us again soon to share more of their African wildlife experiences.
Congratulations
To our two achievers at SEQ 2020 congratulations from us all. To Helen who was placed 2nd in the Non A Grade Open section with her image titled 'Facing Towards Mecca' And to Ann Bryan whose image 'Leopard 1' was placed 3rd in the A Grade Nature section. Well done ladies. AND thanks to everyone who entered, your contribution took us to 3rd place in the competition. |
'A Day in the Life of Gympie'
Our first outing - And we had loads of fun. So we will just let the images do the talking.
Our first outing - And we had loads of fun. So we will just let the images do the talking.
Finally - restrictions have been lifted and we can have a bit of fun - and fun is what you will have in bucket loads when you go along to...
Christmas in July at Ty & Kathy's
Confirmation is essential for this annual event and time is running out for you to let us know if you will be attending.
Please email me and let me know if you are coming and what contribution to the catering you would like to make.
Christmas in July at Ty & Kathy's
Confirmation is essential for this annual event and time is running out for you to let us know if you will be attending.
Please email me and let me know if you are coming and what contribution to the catering you would like to make.
Maleny Rotary Calendar
Congratulations go to Ann Bryan, Paul Mellick and Tony Allison who all had images accepted into the annual Maleny Rotary Calendar.
The image by Tony Allison was awarded 2nd place - so well done Tony.
Congratulations go to Ann Bryan, Paul Mellick and Tony Allison who all had images accepted into the annual Maleny Rotary Calendar.
The image by Tony Allison was awarded 2nd place - so well done Tony.
More congratulations
David Bryan has had an image picked by APS to represent Australia in the Four Nations Competition, in Nature category. Congratulations David.
David Bryan has had an image picked by APS to represent Australia in the Four Nations Competition, in Nature category. Congratulations David.
OUR MARYBOROUGH TRIP
Planning is well underway for our Maryborough trip at the end of August. The official dates are from August 27 th until 31 st . But I can tell you some will be there earlier and some staying on a little longer. I have been working on an itinerary and I will tell you more about that as time goes by. However, there is no need to conform, you can do what you want. The only item firmly set on the agenda is a whale watching cruise. As we move out of lockdown there is a very real possibility these will book out quickly, particularly if the border is re-opened soon. Places I’m researching include the Story Bank, the birthplace of PL Travers, creator of Mary Poppins, the Military and Colonial History museums, the Bond Store Museum, the Customs House Interpretive Centre, Brennan & Geraghty’s store, the Time Canon and the Mary Ann, a truly unique steam locomotive. There’s also beautiful parks and gardens and so much wonderful colonial architecture. Photographic opportunities abound. There may even be a day trip to a magical mystery tunnel for those staying a little longer. Members and partners are most welcome. You don’t need to be a photographer, there’ll be plenty of socialising in the mix. At the time of writing we have 19 members and partners book in with 11 booked for the whale watching trip which will be on the morning of Friday 28 th . There will be a sunrise photo opportunity over Urangan Pier for those who wish to get out of bed a little earlier. If you would like to join us please book your accommodation and then let me know where you are staying, your arrival and departure dates and if you’d like to do the whale watching cruise. Huntsville Caravan Park is our main accommodation destination. The park is on the Mary river and has a hotel and shops close by. When I last checked there was 1 brand new Queen Cabin with Ensuite coming online and available for booking. Caravan and camping sites are still available. For those who have missed out on a cabin, the Minerals Sands Motel is 1 minute by car and 13 minutes on foot away from the Park. One member is booked in at the Wallace Motel so that is another choice. We would love to see you there. Don’t forget, when you book please let me know: Where you are booked, Arrival and departure dates, Are you interested in a half day whale cruise? Cheers, Greg - [email protected] |
"Do not take pictures to please the public; the photo should be spontaneous and free."
- Betty Poluk
- Betty Poluk
Wishing you could go to the Serengeti?
Did our Share Night with Brian and Sue Basset get you dreaming of a trip to Africa, but let you down when you realised it is impossible at this time in the world? Then take a trip to Serengeti Safari on YouTube - and start making plans for 2021. Just click here.
Did our Share Night with Brian and Sue Basset get you dreaming of a trip to Africa, but let you down when you realised it is impossible at this time in the world? Then take a trip to Serengeti Safari on YouTube - and start making plans for 2021. Just click here.
Do you love beautiful gardens and flowers? Then take a trip through the most beautiful flower garden in the world - without people. Albert Dros is a professional landscape photographer from the Netherlands with an extreme passion for nature and landscapes. Most of you probably know the world famous Keukenhof gardens and he shares it with you now without people. Just stunning. To see more just go to here. |
To Keep You Busy
There are lots of external photographic competitions listed below.
Why not have a try at some of them.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
There are lots of external photographic competitions listed below.
Why not have a try at some of them.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Sutherland Shire National Exhibition of Photography 2020
This long established NSW competition is on again in 2020 - entries open on June 1. APS approved with 4 sections, Open Colour, Open Mono, Creative and Nature there is a section there for everyone. We are masters now at Creative Photography so why not enter some of the fantastic images you have created for CCG over the last 12 months? Entry details here.
This long established NSW competition is on again in 2020 - entries open on June 1. APS approved with 4 sections, Open Colour, Open Mono, Creative and Nature there is a section there for everyone. We are masters now at Creative Photography so why not enter some of the fantastic images you have created for CCG over the last 12 months? Entry details here.
APS Photobook Competition
The categories are Storybook and Portfolio - with cash prizes totalling $500.00 and $1400.00 in photobook vouchers - this is certainly a competition to enter. Entries close August 21. More info here.
The categories are Storybook and Portfolio - with cash prizes totalling $500.00 and $1400.00 in photobook vouchers - this is certainly a competition to enter. Entries close August 21. More info here.
MomentoPro
Want to get 30% off your next photobook? All you have to do is register with MomentoPro. After your initial order you will receive a regular 10% discount on all orders. To register visit www.momentopro.com.au - this is a different address to the regular Momento address.
Then you have to join. When it asks for ID No. perhaps use the number you have been allocated on MPC, also please select that you are a member of CCG. MomentoPro will contact me to ask if you are a member of CCG, once they have confirmed your membership with me you will be notified and you can begin to make your first book, this confirmation could take a couple of days.
MomentoPro are offering a special bonus to one lucky member of a $150.00 Gift Voucher from MomentoPro. To qualify all you have to do is register and make one book. In about September we will draw a members name out of the hat who has produced a book.
All the sample papers and book cover materials wil be available for you to look at our club rooms on any meeting night.
Want to get 30% off your next photobook? All you have to do is register with MomentoPro. After your initial order you will receive a regular 10% discount on all orders. To register visit www.momentopro.com.au - this is a different address to the regular Momento address.
Then you have to join. When it asks for ID No. perhaps use the number you have been allocated on MPC, also please select that you are a member of CCG. MomentoPro will contact me to ask if you are a member of CCG, once they have confirmed your membership with me you will be notified and you can begin to make your first book, this confirmation could take a couple of days.
MomentoPro are offering a special bonus to one lucky member of a $150.00 Gift Voucher from MomentoPro. To qualify all you have to do is register and make one book. In about September we will draw a members name out of the hat who has produced a book.
All the sample papers and book cover materials wil be available for you to look at our club rooms on any meeting night.
Greg Larchin Photographer
Are your images clean and sharp? Greg offers sensor cleaning for DSLR and mirrorless cameras along with camera/lens focus calibration for DSLR's.
Find out more here
Are your images clean and sharp? Greg offers sensor cleaning for DSLR and mirrorless cameras along with camera/lens focus calibration for DSLR's.
Find out more here
Razza Images
Have you ever thought of visiting Madagascar or other exotic places on this planet? Well Razza Images conduct small group tour to some of the most exciting places on earth. And in case you don't know, Razza Images and tours are owned and conducted by our very own Ralph Brown and his lovely wife Barbara. More info here and here.
Have you ever thought of visiting Madagascar or other exotic places on this planet? Well Razza Images conduct small group tour to some of the most exciting places on earth. And in case you don't know, Razza Images and tours are owned and conducted by our very own Ralph Brown and his lovely wife Barbara. More info here and here.
If you have any items of interest that you would like to share with your fellow members please email me at [email protected]
Notices - External Comps, Tours & Other Stuff
External Comps
August 2, Entries close for the SSNEP 2020, info here
August 22, entries close in the APS Photobook comp, entry form here
September 19, QLD Interclub at Aspley Camera Club
More external comps can be found on MPC on the Members page here
Workshops
All year - The Maud Street Photo Gallery - various Exhibitions, Workshops and Masterclasses, more info here
Photo Tours
2020 Razza Images - Window to Your World here
2020 Darran Leal - World Photo Adventures, Australia and overseas here
2020 Julie Geldard Photo tours to India and East Africa, more info here
2020 Ian Rolfe Southern Lights Photography tour of Norfolk Island here
2020 Wildlife Safari Consultants - India, Africa and Ethiopia here
The latest notices that have come in are listed above - all previous notices can be found at any time under the 'Notices' tab at the top of the page.
External Comps
August 2, Entries close for the SSNEP 2020, info here
August 22, entries close in the APS Photobook comp, entry form here
September 19, QLD Interclub at Aspley Camera Club
More external comps can be found on MPC on the Members page here
Workshops
All year - The Maud Street Photo Gallery - various Exhibitions, Workshops and Masterclasses, more info here
Photo Tours
2020 Razza Images - Window to Your World here
2020 Darran Leal - World Photo Adventures, Australia and overseas here
2020 Julie Geldard Photo tours to India and East Africa, more info here
2020 Ian Rolfe Southern Lights Photography tour of Norfolk Island here
2020 Wildlife Safari Consultants - India, Africa and Ethiopia here
The latest notices that have come in are listed above - all previous notices can be found at any time under the 'Notices' tab at the top of the page.
Facebook
For those who would like to join our Facebook page the following information may assist.
Membership is available only to financial members of CCG and the group is only visible to members of the Facebook group. This is to maintain the security of the images posted and to ensure we have a closed forum suitable for discussions that we may not want visible to the outside world.
The Facebook group is intended to enhance the CCG experience. It is a place to share images, photography related conversation, to ask assistance, advertise your used photography equipment for sale and so on.
Membership is via an emailed invitation to the email address you use for Facebook. Other email addresses will not work.
If you are on Facebook and would like to participate please advise your email address linked to your personal Facebook account and we will send the invitation.
For those who would like to join our Facebook page the following information may assist.
Membership is available only to financial members of CCG and the group is only visible to members of the Facebook group. This is to maintain the security of the images posted and to ensure we have a closed forum suitable for discussions that we may not want visible to the outside world.
The Facebook group is intended to enhance the CCG experience. It is a place to share images, photography related conversation, to ask assistance, advertise your used photography equipment for sale and so on.
Membership is via an emailed invitation to the email address you use for Facebook. Other email addresses will not work.
If you are on Facebook and would like to participate please advise your email address linked to your personal Facebook account and we will send the invitation.