Hawkesbury Camera Club

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Getting to know your camera.

Held at Hawkesbury Library, May 9th 2024. 7pm to 9pm.

This event is hosted by Hawkesbury Library in partnership with Hawkesbury Camera Club.

Community members are invited to join us for a workshop on making the most of your SLR digital camera with tips from seasoned photographers from Hawkesbury Camera Club (BYO camera). All ages welcome.

Terms and Conditions:

SMILE! Your attendance at events supported by Hawkesbury City Council may be digitally recorded through photographs. Images may be used for promotional purposes on council’s websites, publications, social media or by newspapers.
By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.

By registering and attending this event, you are agreeing to comply with the Hawkesbury Library Service Patron Code Of Conduct.

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult to all Library activities.

If you are unable to attend please cancel your tickets as soon as possible. This will enable others to participate in the programme.

Paid tickets are not transferable.

To book your tickets please book through Hawkesbury Library:
Tickets Here.

Volunteer Members from Hawkesbury Camera Club will on hand to assist at the workshop with instruction and support of attendees. Members will assist attendees during the practical exercises aimed to facilitate learning outcomes. Members have experience in various brands and models of cameras.

Hands on practical photography workshop.

Hawkesbury Camera Club Members will be approached via separate email to volunteer to assist at this event.

by Jeff Walsh, April 16, 2024

Results for competitions in April Competition – Humorous-Funny

There were 14 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in April Competition – Humorous-Funny

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Little Hartley Ron Rodgers – 14 Open Print	Icy Sunflower Jeff Walsh – 14 Open Print
Angry Bird Jenelle Gavin – 14 Open Projected	Dolphins at play Ron Rodgers – 14 Set Subject Print – Humorous-Funny
Birds and frog FINAL Geoffrey Higgins – 14 Set Subject Projected – Humorous-Funny	HOLD EM OR FOLD EM Tim OBrien – 14 Set Subject Projected – Humorous-Funny
Reading between the lines Ron Rodgers – 13 Open Print	SMOKE 5858 John Bosher – 13 Open Print
LakeBoomanjin Barry Matthews – 13 Open Print	Eye Eye Geoffrey Higgins – 13 Open Projected
LostRope Barry Matthews – 13 Open Projected	Ride the rapids Jeff Walsh – 13 Set Subject Print – Humorous-Funny
Young at Heart Geoffrey Higgins – 13 Set Subject Projected – Humorous-Funny	The Proposal george romanowski – 13 Set Subject Projected – Humorous-Funny

by Marian Paap, April 19, 2024

Editing Workshop

Workshop – Lightroom & Photoshop Beginner

Saturday May 4th, 10am to 4pm
Richmond Club

This workshop is designed to help beginner photographers edit photos in order to submit into competitions, internally and externally.Photographers will work their way through importing images from camera, to filing and keywording, then to editing in Lightroom. Photos will then be taken into Photoshop to finish and to add an extra dimension to them.

Participants require a licensed version of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop installed on a laptop the on the day. If you have concerns about your software please contact the organiser prior to booking. This is a hands on practical workshop and therefore numbers are limited.

Sample images will be supplied on the day to facilitate training, however members can bring their own images to work on or to receive assistance with should time permit.

To book your place please use our Try Booking option:
Book your seat here.

by Jeff Walsh, April 17, 2024

OUTING

METAL SHOP PHOTOWALK

This event is for Hawkesbury Camera Club Members Only.
If you would like to join our Club please visit our website.

Members will have two (2) hours of exclusive access to a local Hawkesbury Metal Worker’s Workshop. We will have the opportunity to capture images of sparks flying, welding flames, along with portrait shots of the metal worker at work & finished artworks.

Thinking out side the square this is an opportunity to learn and practice new and different photographic techniques. Images can be used for future competitions or components of composite images. Under the limited lighting conditions of the workshop members may be tested in order to capture images.

Spaces are limited to 6 Members. Space is limited in the workshop due to size and safety purposes. This is a ‘hot’ workshop and members MUST wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

Final details and address will be emailed to attendees.

To book your place please use our Try Booking option:
Purchase Tickets here

by Jeff Walsh, April 15, 2024

Competitions in April Competition – Humorous-Funny are closing soon!

Competitions in April Competition – Humorous-Funny will close Sunday, 14th April 2024, 11:59 PM.

Entries can be made in the following areas:

Set Subject Print – Humorous-Funny
Open Print
Set Subject Projected – Humorous-Funny
Open Projected

All members are encouraged to enter.

by , April 12, 2024

Outing – Hawkesbury Show

PhotoWalk Hawkesbury Show 2024

This event is for Hawkesbury Camera Club Members Only. If you would like to join our Club, events or have questions about us please feel free to reach out to one of our Public Contacts.

Join Us on Saturday 20th at the Hawkesbury Show for a PhotoWalk around the event.

Start at the Photography Exhibition at 1:45pm. View the Exhibition including the Junior Section and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. At 2 o’Clock we will begin to amble through the show photographing other Exhibits, Stalls, Arena Events and Sideshow Alley.

Members will have the opportunity to shoot portraits, slow shutter and detail images.

The PhotoWalk will provide many options for members to capture images for future club and external competitions. There will be plenty of opportunities for members to ask questions and to learn new or refine their techniques.

Members will be required to purchase entry tickets to the show. Tickets can be purchased online prior to arriving at the Showground. Please allow plenty of time for parking and walking to the Photography Exhibition.

Group is limited to 10 Members for Safety Reasons as stipulated by Hawkesbury Show Organisers.

To book your spot on the PhotoWalk click here: Tickets
Members will be taken to the ‘Try Booking’ Website to register for tickets.

by Jeff Walsh, April 9, 2024

Outing – Postponed!!

Photowalk at Hawkesbury Hornets BMX

Event Postponed!!!!
Due to the track and club house currently in flood this event has been postponed to later in the month possibly.

Thank you to members who emailed with their intent to attend.

A limited number of Hawkesbury Camera Club Members have been invited to attend the local Hawkesbury Hornets BMX Club for an up close and adrenaline packed photowalk.

Due to safety numbers are limited to six (6) Camera Club Members. Members will have the opportunity to get up close to the track, riders and officials. Photographers will be able to shoot from all angles and many positions along the track inside safety fencing.

To reserve your spot email Jeff (president@hawkesburycameraclub.com.au) by Saturday 5pm.

When: Sunday April 7th 2024
Where: Colbee Park
Bismark St, McGraths Hill.
Start: 10:30 on site, ready for briefing.
(Eastern Standard Time, Daylight Savings end!!)
Duration: 2 hrs.
Safety: Please wear closed in shoes and possibly bright colours as we will be on track and visibility is important. Hat and sunscreen if needed, plus water.

by Jeff Walsh, April 3, 2024

Photo Walk!

Impromptu Richmond Photowalk

Members and visitors are invited to join an impromptu Photowalk on Wednesday 27th March at Richmond.

Meeting at 6:30 at the Grandstand in Richmond Park. Sunset is 6:58pm.
We will roam around the park and streets as a group but not on top of each other, shooting as the sun sets. There are many compositions to be captured as well an opportunity for asking questions.

Photographers of all levels and experience are invited to join the walk. Visitors are invited to join us to find out a little more about the Hawkesbury Camera Club. Members are invited to bring a friend or family who is interested in photography.

Stay as long as you like. Once the sun sets we will no doubt play with long exposures and night photography.

No RSVP needed, just turn up and stay as long as you like. We will be ther rain, hail or shine (darkness!).

by Jeff Walsh, March 26, 2024

Results for competitions in March Competition – Negative Space

There were 39 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in March Competition – Negative Space

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Rainbow Bee-eater – into the void Jenelle Gavin – 15 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space	SMOKE5075 John Bosher – 14 Open Print
Its Mine Geoffrey Higgins – 14 Open Projected	SAFEBEACH John Bosher – 14 Set Subject Print – Negative Space
Silver Sunrise Jeff Walsh – 14 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space	Starry Night Geoffrey Higgins – 14 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space
Struggling Fern Lesley McGuire – 14 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space	Grapes and wine Ron Rodgers – 13 Open Print
WesternFraser Barry Matthews – 13 Open Print	Three DALMATIONS Marian Paap – 13 Open Print
Amber Cascade Jeff Walsh – 13 Open Projected	The Rocks at Dusk Ron Rodgers – 13 Open Projected
frozen rasberries Allan Church – 13 Open Projected	In minds Eye Allan Church – 13 Open Projected
On the Lookout george romanowski – 13 Open Projected	Surprise Surprise Geoffrey Higgins – 13 Open Projected
SMOKE9493 John Bosher – 13 Open Projected	Tiger Tina Church – 13 Open Projected
Gala Day Tina Church – 13 Open Projected	Breakfast Lesley McGuire – 13 Open Projected
History in the Goldfields Tony Killelea – 13 Open Projected	Tree of Knowledge- Lake Tyrrell Jenelle Gavin – 13 Open Projected
EDGE OF A MOUNTAIN Marian Paap – 13 Open Projected	Chilling on Trinity Island Ron Rodgers – 13 Set Subject Print – Negative Space
SPACE John Bosher – 13 Set Subject Print – Negative Space	WesternBeachFI Barry Matthews – 13 Set Subject Print – Negative Space
Seen better days Tim OBrien – 13 Set Subject Print – Negative Space	The Rice Fields Geoffrey Higgins – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space
Dusk on the Sahara Ron Rodgers – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space	Drone. Leeane O’Brien – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space
Meditative george romanowski – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space	GullBI Barry Matthews – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space
PoleBI Barry Matthews – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space	Ha Long Mist george romanowski – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space
Hunting Tina Church – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space	Moreton Starfish Lesley McGuire – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space
Serenity-Mona Vale Rock Pool Tony Killelea – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space	Summer Beauty Flower backlit Jenelle Gavin – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space
NAMIBIAN BEAUTY Marian Paap – 13 Set Subject Projected – Negative Space