Mar 2009
March Practical Night
30/03/09 14:05
MARCH PRACTICAL NIGHT
Jeff was very impressed by the large turn out for the March prac night. The subject was Table Top photography and gave the members and visitors an opportunity to fire up their cameras at a number of different tables.
Thanks to Brian Wilson, Anthony Grima, Phillipa Fredericksen, Jeff Hutchison and myself for various set ups using studio flash, studio photofloods, candle light, a standard desk lamp and no light at all.
Lots of enthusiasm especially from the new members who are in learn, learn, learn mode.
Jeff is planning a studio shoot with a model late in April (on a Saturday morning). Look out for more details.
Has anyone got an image or two that they feel like sharing with everyone. Email me for size details.
by
David Magahy
Jeff was very impressed by the large turn out for the March prac night. The subject was Table Top photography and gave the members and visitors an opportunity to fire up their cameras at a number of different tables.
Thanks to Brian Wilson, Anthony Grima, Phillipa Fredericksen, Jeff Hutchison and myself for various set ups using studio flash, studio photofloods, candle light, a standard desk lamp and no light at all.
Lots of enthusiasm especially from the new members who are in learn, learn, learn mode.
Jeff is planning a studio shoot with a model late in April (on a Saturday morning). Look out for more details.
Has anyone got an image or two that they feel like sharing with everyone. Email me for size details.
by
David Magahy
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March Minutes
04/03/09 20:40 Filed in: Committee
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES- MAR 2009
Although I was not there to observe the change to the meeting format, I understand there have been some very favourable comments. Thanks to everyone who helped set up the room and clear up afterwards.
The last practical night caused a real hum, and it was good to see more experienced members helping new members. If the buzz was anything to go by, it was a worthwhile exercise, and we hope that newer members gained from it.
On a not so positive note, there was a very poor turn out for the Brisbane architecture outing on 22 February. As I understand it, only three members went to Brisbane, and it beggars the question “Why?” If you would like to offer some input, please contact a member of the committee.
March Outing. Light for photography is best in the early morning or the late afternoon (architecture was an exception). Light during the middle of the day is very flat and results in images that lack definition, mood and interest. We hope that members will support the outing to Fingal Head on 29 March. Meeting time is 7.00am Queensland time, in the Fingal Head car park near the little shop. No car pooling has been arranged, but it you would like to get together with other members to car pool, please make your own arrangements. Fingal Head is a very interesting location. The clipboards will be available at future club nights, and we ask you put your name on the list if you intend participating in these club events.
(I can’t go on a Sunday but went down on 2nd March. This pic was taken at 5.59am, sunrise was 5.40am. LIke the Gold Coast there was the ubiquitous cloud bank on the horizon so that lowers the odds of a clean sunrise. If the rocks are dry then it is easy climbing but if they are wet I’d tread carefully - David Magahy)
Some interesting background on the Fingal Lighthouse can be read at this link to the Tweed Heads Historical Society’s website
March Practical night. Jeff will be contacting members separately about the March practical night which will be Still Life.
ColorMunki Presentation. This is a final reminder about the ColorMunki Presentation at KOA rooms tomorrow Thursday 6 March at 7.30pm. A lot of very useful information is bound to be provided. Entry fee is $5 per person.
People’s Choice Award. Due to a lack of participation this award is being suspended for the time being. Generally it works better with Impact Judging.
PSQ Photographic Competition. It is time to start thinking about images (colour prints, mono prints, digital and slides) for the PSQ Competition. This year, a prize of $500 will be donated to the overall winning club, by the Photographic Society of Queensland. Your Society likes to submit a comprehensive entry, and looks to members for support. Subjects for this year are Creative, Social Documentary, People and Pictorial.
The Committee was very sorry to accept Lorraine Jones’ resignation as Treasurer. Lorraine was an involved and committed member and we will miss her input. We welcome Rhonda Ramadge as Acting Treasurer, and she will fill this casual vacancy until the AGM. We extend warm thanks to both Lorraine and Rhonda.
We also extend a warm welcome to the following new members: Albert Lewis, Brett Wybrew, Chris Ward, Laura Diaz, Maryanne Souter, Dieter Lepahe and Simon Leonard. Please make them welcome at our club gatherings.
Vi Wilson
Secretary
Although I was not there to observe the change to the meeting format, I understand there have been some very favourable comments. Thanks to everyone who helped set up the room and clear up afterwards.
The last practical night caused a real hum, and it was good to see more experienced members helping new members. If the buzz was anything to go by, it was a worthwhile exercise, and we hope that newer members gained from it.
On a not so positive note, there was a very poor turn out for the Brisbane architecture outing on 22 February. As I understand it, only three members went to Brisbane, and it beggars the question “Why?” If you would like to offer some input, please contact a member of the committee.
March Outing. Light for photography is best in the early morning or the late afternoon (architecture was an exception). Light during the middle of the day is very flat and results in images that lack definition, mood and interest. We hope that members will support the outing to Fingal Head on 29 March. Meeting time is 7.00am Queensland time, in the Fingal Head car park near the little shop. No car pooling has been arranged, but it you would like to get together with other members to car pool, please make your own arrangements. Fingal Head is a very interesting location. The clipboards will be available at future club nights, and we ask you put your name on the list if you intend participating in these club events.
(I can’t go on a Sunday but went down on 2nd March. This pic was taken at 5.59am, sunrise was 5.40am. LIke the Gold Coast there was the ubiquitous cloud bank on the horizon so that lowers the odds of a clean sunrise. If the rocks are dry then it is easy climbing but if they are wet I’d tread carefully - David Magahy)
Some interesting background on the Fingal Lighthouse can be read at this link to the Tweed Heads Historical Society’s website
March Practical night. Jeff will be contacting members separately about the March practical night which will be Still Life.
ColorMunki Presentation. This is a final reminder about the ColorMunki Presentation at KOA rooms tomorrow Thursday 6 March at 7.30pm. A lot of very useful information is bound to be provided. Entry fee is $5 per person.
People’s Choice Award. Due to a lack of participation this award is being suspended for the time being. Generally it works better with Impact Judging.
PSQ Photographic Competition. It is time to start thinking about images (colour prints, mono prints, digital and slides) for the PSQ Competition. This year, a prize of $500 will be donated to the overall winning club, by the Photographic Society of Queensland. Your Society likes to submit a comprehensive entry, and looks to members for support. Subjects for this year are Creative, Social Documentary, People and Pictorial.
The Committee was very sorry to accept Lorraine Jones’ resignation as Treasurer. Lorraine was an involved and committed member and we will miss her input. We welcome Rhonda Ramadge as Acting Treasurer, and she will fill this casual vacancy until the AGM. We extend warm thanks to both Lorraine and Rhonda.
We also extend a warm welcome to the following new members: Albert Lewis, Brett Wybrew, Chris Ward, Laura Diaz, Maryanne Souter, Dieter Lepahe and Simon Leonard. Please make them welcome at our club gatherings.
Vi Wilson
Secretary
February Practical NIght
01/03/09 20:14 Filed in: Education
KNOW YOUR OWN CAMERA
Ken and Jeff introduced us to the possibilities for the night with a powerpoint presentation each on “your camera”. We split into interest groups, Sony/Minolta users, Canon and Pentax and some other make, Nickoff was it, a sorta Russian make I think.
There seemed to be lots of sharing so I thought I’d experiment with a quick movie or two using the Canon 5D Mk II’s HD Movie function. These clips were shot at 6400ISO and f4 (approximately).
Everyone had plenty to share with many recent purchases on view.
by
David Magahy
Movie maker...NOT!!
Ken and Jeff introduced us to the possibilities for the night with a powerpoint presentation each on “your camera”. We split into interest groups, Sony/Minolta users, Canon and Pentax and some other make, Nickoff was it, a sorta Russian make I think.
There seemed to be lots of sharing so I thought I’d experiment with a quick movie or two using the Canon 5D Mk II’s HD Movie function. These clips were shot at 6400ISO and f4 (approximately).
Everyone had plenty to share with many recent purchases on view.
by
David Magahy
Movie maker...NOT!!