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SUNSHINE COAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The Sunshine Coast Photography Club (formerly The Caloundra Camera Group) is one of the oldest Clubs of its type in the region. It was incorporated in 1997 and is affiliated with the Photographic Society of Queensland. 

The club offers members a wide range of excursions, social activities and photography competitions in a supportive environment for all skill levels.

New members are always welcome regardless of photographic experience or equipment as we strive to encourage the development of photographic skills and knowledge so that we all may achieve and share a greater enjoyment of the art of photography.

Sunshine Coast Photography Club Inc.   
ABN 80 235 726 988

Sunshine Coast Photography Club Recent Posts Archives

Results for competitions in APRIL 2022

There were 15 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Alice in Wonderland.
Clive Hammond – 5
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

LUNCH IS SERVED
Ty Fox – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Buffalos drinking
David Bryan – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Riding the Tide
Annette Scott – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Kangaroos Dancing
Ken Brooks – 4
B Grade Set Subject Digital

Rainbows in the rain
Robert Gillingham – 4
B Grade Set Subject Digital

Post Office Square Brisbane
Di East – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Little Hut on the River
Belinda Kranz – 4
A Grade Open Digital

On the tracks
Clive Hammond – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Baroon Pocket sunset.
Paul Mellick – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Misty Morn
Tony Allison – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Nose, Eyes and Ears.
James Ferris – 4
B Grade Open Digital

The Train is Coming
Bruce Atkinson – 4
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

Frozen in time
Tony Allison – 4
B Grade Creative Photography Digital

Late Night At The Diner
Douglas Battison – 4
B Grade Creative Photography Digital

by Annette Scott, April 13, 2022

Goomeri Trip. 10th April 2022

Our Goomeri trip on the 10th of April. Take your own accommodation ie. Van or Tent there is a great camping area a few ks past Goomeri, and there is a Motel in town. We arrive on Saturday and meet for dinner at the camp kitchen. Sunday morning we go into town and enter the Cherry Ripe challenge, answer the questions with an image produced with your camera, the challenge will begin at 10.30am, after a cup of tea/coffee. If you wish to drive out on Sunday morning you will find that it is about 2 hours drive.

Please let me know if you are planning to go.  gg@gerrygibson.com.au

by Gerry Gibson, March 25, 2022

The Missing Subjects

My apologies for what appears to be very late notice for a couple of subjects, but we have them now!

I’m away from many things including the internet until sometime late next week so I’ll update the set subjects list and our calendar (which is in need of a couple of corrections) on my return.

In the meantime please use a pen to fill in those gaps in your set subjects list!

JUNE 8 – Set Subject “CLIMATE CHANGE”

AUGUST 10- Set Subject “PEOPLE”

These are both subjects set for the Tewantin Shield and Interclub competitions respectively and we have no further definitions to hand at the moment. Both seem to be fairly self explanitary.

I suspect a photograph of some volunteers knee deep in flood water while fighting a bushfire would be exactly on topic!

by Peter Hyndman, March 25, 2022

Visit to Sir Henry Royce Foundation

Clive has organised this day out.

It’s on the 2nd of July, any photographer would say WOW, there will be not only the cars to photograph with models, but beautiful items which adorn these cars and then there is the colour!!! 

Please let Clive know that you will be attending.

raeclive1972@gmail.com

by Gerry Gibson, March 19, 2022

Results for competitions in MARCH 2022

There were 24 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

The Busker and his dog
Clive Hammond – 5
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Raymonde’s Cat
Peter Hyndman – 5
A Grade Open Print

The Castle Windows
Di East – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Body Art
David Bryan – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Millie
Bill Ewen – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Everlasting life
Denise Organ – 4
B Grade Set Subject Digital

Where’s Mine
Tony Allison – 4
B Grade Set Subject Digital

The Pianist – Gympie Railway Statio
Di East – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Paper wasp
David Bryan – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Cape Leeuwin Light house
Clive Hammond – 4
A Grade Open Digital

NOT IN FRONT OF THE WIFE
Ty Fox – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Look Out
Angela Stewart – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Hi Sophia
Ken Brooks – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Bundaberg Sunset
Colleen Brooks – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Fields of Gold.
James Ferris – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Waterlily
Denise Organ – 4
B Grade Open Digital

The dawn of a perfect day
Clive Hammond – 4
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

Leaf litter Art
Helen Debnam – 4
B Grade Creative Photography Digital

Up in flames.
James Ferris – 4
B Grade Creative Photography Digital

Boy in the bubble
Jeff Heck – 4
A Grade Creative Photography Print.

Sunrise through fog
Alison Hall – 4
B Grade Set Subject Print

Himba Tribe
David Bryan – 4
A Grade Set Subject Print.

flag races
Jeff Heck – 4
A Grade Set Subject Print.

Istanbul
Bruce Atkinson – 4
A Grade Open Print

by Ann Bryan, March 10, 2022

First Inter-club competition for 2022

SEQ 22 is our first annual Inter-club competition for this year and features both print and digital images. Please consider entering, as our members usually do well in this comp. It’s also a good platform to commence submitting to competitions if you haven’t done so before, as there are separate A and B grade sections. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact our External Events Co-ordinator, Di East at di.east1000@gmail.com or via our Facebook page.

Caloundra Camera Group was placed 3rd in this competition in 2021, close behind Gympie Camera Club, so we encourage as many members as possible to enter this year to give us the best chance of taking second place.

Winning entries (including prints) will be forwarded to the Australian Interstate Photographic Competition later in the year.

You will need to submit your digital images individually through the SEQ22 website by 25th March, 2022, however prints need to be handed in at the CCG meeting on 9th March, 2022 for delivery prior to judging.

Topics for this year are (separate A & B grade): Open colour, Open mono, People, Nature, Social Documentary, Photo Travel.

The cost is $10 for the first section and $3 for each additional section which is very reasonable. You can enter a maximum of 4 images into each print and DPI section.

For full details and to submit your images, go to the PSQ 2022 website: PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND – SEQ 2022 (psq.org.au)

by Di East, February 21, 2022

Friendship Day – With Gympie Camera Club

The first official Caloundra Camera Club outing for the year is set to go on Sunday March 13 at Wappa Dam. Join members of the Gympie Camera Club at Wappa Dam and Falls for a morning of photography and inter-club conviviality.

All the information you could possibly need is on the attached file, please download it now!

by Peter Hyndman, February 17, 2022

Photographic Society of Queensland Annual Conference

Print out the invitation and stick it on your fridge, or better still, BOOK NOW so you don’t miss out!

The PSQ conference is back, and it’s on in Redcliffe, which is about as handy as we could ever wish for, and it has a packed and varied programme for the entire three days.

It’s scheduled for the May long weekend, which this year happens to be in April as well – 30 April – 2 May!

Full details are on the attached flyer – please click to download!

BOOKINGS CAN BE MADE AT THIS WEBSITE and you can contact the organiser directly from that page.

by Peter Hyndman, February 11, 2022

Results for competitions in FEBRUARY 2022

There were 68 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
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click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Peak a Booooo
Bruce Atkinson – 5
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Anzac Crosses .
Clive Hammond – 5
A Grade Creative Photography Print.

Rising Out Of The CBD
John Organ – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

glass tower.
Clive Hammond – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Myanmar Temple
Ann Bryan – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Cloisters
Bill Ewen – 4
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Melbourne Arcade
Colleen Brooks – 4
B Grade Set Subject Digital

Angles and levels
Denise Organ – 4
B Grade Set Subject Digital

The sand hills at night
Clive Hammond – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Lit Chook
Ralph Brown – 4
A Grade Open Digital

RUGGED BEAUTY
Ty Fox – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Red Stone
Gerry Gibson – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Wecloming the Day
Bruce Atkinson – 4
A Grade Open Digital

Clare Valley Ruin
Di East – 4
A Grade Open Digital

The Retro Look.
James Ferris – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Hornibrook 1
Paul Mellick – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Red canoe
Denise Organ – 4
B Grade Open Digital

Gallery Catwalk
John Organ – 4
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

On the moon.
Clive Hammond – 4
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

Queen Charlotte Pass Walking Trail
Bruce Atkinson – 4
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

Adding The Bubbles
Trefor Ellacott – 4
B Grade Creative Photography Print

Following the stars
Kelly Darby – 4
B Grade Creative Photography Digital

Tokyo Street Scene
Peter Hyndman – 4
A Grade Creative Photography Print.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi
Helen Debnam – 4
B Grade Set Subject Print

Lima Cathedral
Alison Hall – 4
B Grade Set Subject Print

St Marks Square
Lucinda Clarke – 4
B Grade Set Subject Print

Ancient Lattice
Peter Hyndman – 4
A Grade Set Subject Print.

Carpark 1
Jeff Heck – 4
A Grade Set Subject Print.

St Stephens Cathedral Brisbane
Di East – 4
A Grade Set Subject Print.

surfer
Jeff Heck – 4
A Grade Open Print

Great Keppel Island
Di East – 4
A Grade Open Print

Misty morning
Alison Hall – 4
B Grade Open Print

Coloured Sands walkabout
Ken Brooks – 4
B Grade Open Print

Silhouette – that tree
Lucinda Clarke – 4
B Grade Open Print

Round Glass Framed
Ralph Brown – 3
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Brisbane Waterfront
Gerry Gibson – 3
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Built In Blocks
Ty Fox – 3
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Curves, lines and Trees
Annette Scott – 3
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Camouflage
Peter Hyndman – 3
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Carpark 2
Jeff Heck – 3
A Grade Set Subject Digital

Werribee House
Ken Brooks – 3
B Grade Set Subject Digital

St Cronins Sanctuary
Tony Allison – 3
B Grade Set Subject Digital

Over and Over.
James Ferris – 3
B Grade Set Subject Digital

Bricks and Metal
Kelly Darby – 3
B Grade Set Subject Digital

Red Lips
John Organ – 3
A Grade Open Digital

Singing Wren in Reeds
David Bryan – 3
A Grade Open Digital

View From Noonan Point
Bill Ewen – 3
A Grade Open Digital

Thorny Perch
Ann Bryan – 3
A Grade Open Digital

Boolimba Bluff
Annette Scott – 3
A Grade Open Digital

Stockman 2
Jeff Heck – 3
A Grade Open Digital

Stormy sunrise
Angela Stewart – 3
B Grade Open Digital

Foggy morning in New York
Helen Debnam – 3
B Grade Open Digital

Coloured Sands
Ken Brooks – 3
B Grade Open Digital

Bubble blowing turtle
Sharyn Glur – 3
B Grade Open Digital

Looking out over the valley
Colleen Brooks – 3
B Grade Open Digital

My window is always open
Kelly Darby – 3
B Grade Open Digital

road side_
Lucinda Clarke – 3
B Grade Open Digital

Ballet By The River
Ralph Brown – 3
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

Purple Light
Bill Ewen – 3
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

Face To Face
Gerry Gibson – 3
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

WAVE JUMP
Ty Fox – 3
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

Reflections
Annette Scott – 3
A Grade Creative Photography Digital

On the rocks again.
Paul Mellick – 3
B Grade Creative Photography Print

Walking the dog
Denise Organ – 3
B Grade Creative Photography Digital

Here it comes!
Peter Hyndman – 3
A Grade Open Print

Grasshopper
Trefor Ellacott – 3
B Grade Open Print

Through the grass
Angela Stewart – 3
B Grade Open Print

The boat house painting
Paul Mellick – 3
B Grade Open Print

by Ann Bryan, February 10, 2022

It’ll be a real bummer…

If we have to zero out your scores tomorrow night because you haven’t paid your annual fees!

Yes that’s right, at least half of us have started off the year in a little more laid back fashion than our treasurer would prefer! If you haven’t paid your fees could you please do so tonight or during the course of the day tomorrow.

Please?

Which of course leads us into another reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow virtually via Zoom for our Competition Night at 7:00 PM. Gerry will have a link out via email at about 6:30 with the details.

If you have missed our previous notices about payment of fees, log into our website while you still can, hit the “INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS” link and all you need to know can be found under a heading which not accidentally reads “BANKING DETAILS – HOW TO PAY FEES”

by Peter Hyndman, February 8, 2022