A BIT OF OLD NEWS

SUNSHINE COAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB INC.
Those among us who haven’t been around because they are in their caravan in Thargomindah or for whatever other reason, may have missed the announcement that approval for the change of name of our club was received on Friday of last week.

Due to a bureaucratic masterstroke, this is to take effect from the “date of the letter” which was something like the 29th November, and of course we are obliged to change all our documents, letterheads and so forth by then, somewhat retrospectively.

We’ve done our best to push post-Awards hangovers aside and do just that, but we’ve been in a bit of a flap, so if you discover that we’ve missed anything on the way, we would love you to let us know!

COMPETITIONS FOR NEXT YEAR.

I know, I know, you just want to be left alone until after Christmas!

Maybe you will after this – but remember that all competitions are now open for entry and that February entries close on January 11th.

The Caloundra Camera Club’s first ever handbook is available for download by logging at the INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS LINK on our website, which is at the old familiar address for the time being.

by Peter Hyndman, December 13, 2022

ANNUAL AWARDS 2022

Our 2022 Competition year finally concluded last week with our Annual Awards Dinner and a heart felt thanks goes to all who made that possible including every person who entered an image in our competitions during the year.

Congratulations to all of our winners of course, and our best wishes to those who have been selected for elevation to A Grade next year.

A complete catalogue of all winning entries and a summary of all awards can be viewed at the following link: AWARDS CATALOGUE 2022

by Peter Hyndman, December 12, 2022

IT’S TIME TO PUT ON YOUR HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS!

Yes it’s time to put on the high heeled sneakers, (ladies may choose whichever shoes they wish!)

Our ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT is nigh.

When – Saturday December 10th

Time – Be there at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm kick off.

Where – Our club room at Burke Street Golden Beach

How Much?– $30.00 per head. Please pay by bank transfer with the Message <your name>_AWARDS

Bring?– BYO drinks and Glasses please!

NUMBERS ATTENDING MUST BE FINALISED THIS WEEK (to confirm our catering orders) so please don’t dally. Contact Gerry or Trefor if you have any questions!

by Peter Hyndman, November 27, 2022

THE END OF THE YEAR AT THE END OF THE WORLD

Our final share night of the year is next Wednesday (23rd November). Don’t miss Alison Hall recounting highlights of her I 20 day tour of Antarctica, Falkland Islands (Ilsas de Malvinas) and South Georgia Island starting from Ushuaia – End of the World (8 years ago).

Her photo presentation will accompany a bit of a background briefing in the Antarctic Treaty and the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. If you have already visited that part of the world, come along and relive your experiences, if you haven’t, now is your chance for a vicarious journey for the price of a cup of tea!

Also on what is turning out to be a bit of a packed programme:
Annette will put life member Ed under the spotlight in another One on One, and yours truly will run a very brief overview and Q&A session on a couple of minor changes to our competition rules for next year.

We’d love to see you there!

by Peter Hyndman, November 20, 2022

A FEW DATES TO KEEP FREE

It’s that time of the year when we’re all double booked, so just check you have these dates in your diaries or electronic substitutes, just in case you miss the notices as they come out. More info on all will of course be provided in due course, or at the very last minute if things run true to form, but at least you have been warned!

NOVEMBER

23rd – SHARE NIGHT – The End of the Year at the End of the World. Watch out for info and don’t miss that one!

26th (Saturday) – Zoom Meeting with Canada and results of our inter-club competition.

DECEMBER

10th (Saturday) – ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER.

Don’t miss that!

JANUARY (really???)

11th – Entry deadline for February Competitions

FEBRUARY

8th – Competition Night and back into it!

by Peter Hyndman, November 15, 2022

A REMINDER – THE DRINKS ARE ON YOU!

If you are coming to the Anniversary get together on Sunday 13th (now at our usual meeting room), please remember that if you don’t bring your own glasses, you won’t have anything to drink out of.

If you forget to bring your own drinks I guess that won’t be a problem, but in the interests of having a very good time, please don’t forget to BYO drinks and glasses!

If by chance you’d still like to come but haven’t told anyone – please phone Gerry or Trefor as a matter of urgency.

See you Sunday!

by Peter Hyndman, November 8, 2022

THE BEACH IS CLOSED!

Contrary to the notice sent out just a few short hours ago and as previously advised, the Surf, Show and Shine event will NOT be proceeding at the present time, and the competition will NOT be proceeding for the moment.

We do apologise for any confusion caused and will keep you posted when the re-scheduling is announced. In the meantime we’ll keep all of the entries we’ve received very safe and out of the reach of harmful UV rays, so you can be sure they’ll be in tip top condition when the competition comes back on line!

Thanks for your endless patience,

Peter H

by Peter Hyndman, November 7, 2022

Results for competitions in NOVEMBER 2022

There were 13 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in NOVEMBER 2022

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Being Christened Ken Brooks – 5 B Grade Set Subject Digital	How fast Jeff Heck – 5 A Grade Creative Photography Print.
Graduation Day Hanoi Clive Hammond – 4 A Grade Set Subject Digital	Major weather event James Ferris – 4 B Grade Set Subject Digital
Parade ready Denise Organ – 4 B Grade Set Subject Digital	10o Anyone For A Dip John Organ – 4 A Grade Open Digital
Beach Resort Barbados Helen Debnam – 4 B Grade Open Digital	Dawn departure Denise Organ – 4 B Grade Open Digital
10c Paw Prints John Organ – 4 A Grade Creative Photography Digital	The Priest pondering Clive Hammond – 4 A Grade Creative Photography Digital
Floral Reflections Trefor Ellacott – 4 B Grade Creative Photography Digital	Portrait plus One Belinda Kranz – 4 A Grade Open Print
Just like Home Iceland Helen Debnam – 4 B Grade Open Print

by Alison Hall, November 2, 2022

You can’t photograph THAT!!

If you haven’t been told by someone somewhere that you “can’t take a photo here” then you haven’t been trying. When that happens, even if you think you are in the right, little seeds of doubt start to creep in.

Be informed!

At our next share night (this Wednesday 26th October) our guest speaker will be Peter Mitchelson who will outline exactly where and what we can do.

Of course that won’t be all. I’m sure we’ll be able to personally congratulate all those who participated in the production our hugely successful 25th Anniversary photo book, and perhaps we’ll have an opportunity to learn a little more of the history of the club when Annette conducts another “One on One” with one our our life members – Rhonda Reynolds.

See you there!

by Peter Hyndman, October 24, 2022

What a great Book

What a great job our book committee did. Di, Trefor, Doug, Tony, Ty, Luc and I did a little also, we had quite a few meetings, we selected the best images from members competition entries and placed them in the winning order. I don’t think we could have done it without Kathy’s tea, coffee, biscuits and cake. Thanks Kathy. There were a couple of members of this committee, without who’s work, talent, and hours spent going over the layout, proof reading etc. this outcome would not have eventuated. We will in time learn who they were. And then, there is of course the great photographs our club members have produced, that filled the pages of this great Coastal Exposure.

by Gerry Gibson, October 21, 2022