c Est. 1956 Important P2 What’s On P8 Special competitions Shuttertalk September2016 Basement –Howick Bridge Club, Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga, Auckland. www.howickcameraclub.org.nz Meetings are 1 st , 3 rd and 4 th Mondays at 7.45pm It’s hard to believe it September already! There is still a little time to get those ‘Winter’ images for our comp in November but you will have to be quick. Now is the time to start thinking seriously about our special comp in November as it involves 4 prints and 4 digital images.(p8). It would be nice to see a few more prints in our monthly and special competitions. It makes it more worthwhile for the judges and also for those who enter. Congratulations to the winners of the Natural History Competition. The results are on page two. I think the judge had a hard time choosing as there were some excellent images. Congratulations also to those who were placed in the New Brighton Photojournalism Competition. Shona Kebble received an honours and five acceptances, Bob McCree received an honours and three acceptances and Sheryl Williams receive five acceptances. Getting an acceptance in these external competitions is like getting an honours in our monthly competitions. Don’t forget that our field trip is this Sunday instead of the usual third Sunday. It is a great place to go with lots to photograph –not just the trains. Earlier in August, several of us went to the Howick Club to photograph the Red Hat Ladies. They really let their hair down and kicked up their heels although I think we had just as good a time as they did. Lindsay
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Est. 1956
Important
P2 What’s On
P8 Special competitions
Shuttertalk September2016
Basement –Howick Bridge Club,
Pakuranga Rd, Pakuranga, Auckland.
www.howickcameraclub.org.nz
Meetings are 1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays at 7.45pm
It’s hard to believe it September already! There is still a little time to get those ‘Winter’ images for our
comp in November but you will have to be quick. Now is the time to start thinking seriously about our special
comp in November as it involves 4 prints and 4 digital images.(p8).
It would be nice to see a few more prints in our monthly and special competitions. It makes it more worthwhile for the judges and also for those who enter.
Congratulations to the winners of the Natural History Competition. The results are on page two. I think the judge had a hard time choosing as there were some
excellent images.
Congratulations also to those who were placed in the New Brighton Photojournalism Competition.
Shona Kebble received an honours and five acceptances, Bob McCree received an honours and three acceptances and Sheryl Williams receive five acceptances.
Getting an acceptance in these external competitions is like getting an honours in our monthly competitions.
Don’t forget that our field trip is this Sunday instead of the usual third Sunday. It is
a great place to go with lots to photograph –not just
the trains.
Earlier in August, several of us went to the Howick Club to photograph the Red Hat Ladies. They really let their
hair down and kicked up their heels although I think we had just as good a time as they did.
Lindsay
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What’s on in September
IN CLUB 4th September
5th September
19thth September
26th September External Comps
19th August to 30th September
Places to Go Capture
beautiful Spring blossom,
Bird life and more
Fade –
Kathrin Simon From 13th September
Fade Kathrin Simon From 13th Sept.
10am-3pm
Field Trip – Bush Tramway
Print Competition
Digital Competition Workshop
Dunedin Festival of
Photography
Botanical Gardens
Eden Gardens
Cornwall Park
Pah Homestead
First train leaves at 10am.
Follow this link for more information and directions http://www.bushtramwayclub.com/
Judge – Sheryl Williams
‘Straight from the camera’ water images from the Focus Group for you to critique
Judge - Greg Stevens
TBA https://dps.org.nz/2016dunedinfestival/
Manuerewa
24 Omana Ave, Epsom.
http://www.edengarden.co.nz There is an entry charge
72 Hillsborough Rd
Natural History Competition Stonex Natural History Trophy (Print)
1st place- Shona Kebble
Champion Image – Shona Kebble
Kelly Natural History Cup (digital)
1st place equal - Michael Lucas and Bob McCree
Champion Image – Shona Kebble
New Brighton Photo Journalism Competition Results
Shona Kebble, One Honours and 5 Acceptances
Bob McCree One Honour and 3 Acceptances
Sheryl Williams Five Acceptances
Bronze Aussie Jumper (Digital) Shona Kebble
Bumble Bee & Long Haired Gasshopper Shona Kebble (Print)
What a fantastic weekend that Mary and I have just experienced. For
those who may not have known, August is ‘Family History Month’ and to
kick it off, Auckland Library and the Computer Genealogy Group put on the
Auckland Family History Expo 2016. It was held in the Fickling Convention
Centre in Three Kings. Two international Keynote speakers were brought
out… Dick Eastman, a US genealogist of more than thirty years and a
software engineer of more than 40 years. Shauna Hicks has been
tracing her family history since 1977 and worked in libraries and archives
for over 35 years. She is a regular speaker at Genealogy cruises,
conferences and seminars.
The main exhibition hall resembled a miniature Easter show with a
multitude of booths displaying and providing guidance, research material
and handouts on say Scottish, Irish, English, Pacific Islands and Chinese
genealogy, Auckland City Library, National Archives, National and
Alexander Turnbull Libraries. The computer room was available to assist
people get an understanding on new software programs. Specialist
speakers gave freely of their time to give presentations on… ‘The family
history world in 10-years’ time’, ‘Sex, Love and damn lies’, ‘Granite
Mountain and the LDS Family History Centre in Salt Lake City’, ‘Guild of
One Name studies’, Papers Past.. just to name a few. The whole weekend
was a smorgasbord of information and come Sunday, I felt absolutely had
it, but what a wonderful experience.
Photos play a big part of Genealogy, in that photos of people in earlier days show what they were like- places where they lived and what they wore.
One thing is stressed is to name the people and record dates so that they will not get thrown out in later years because they are not recognised or
known. This very fact is, something which we as photographers, must be
very aware of and also to record places where ancestors lived. DNA testing is something new and is helping to prove family ties or not…. New
Zealanders have been very quick to take this on in large numbers due to the recent TV programs on “the DNA Detectives”. I think this is a little
expensive at $149 plus postage both ways at $20. (the suggestion of DNA testing of yourself, father and mother…. $450 is a little expensive for me).
Well that’s a little glimpse into what I was doing over the weekend.
El Presidente Les
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"My interest for photography spawned from travelling. About eleven years ago I spent the
best part of a year living and travelling in South America. I started taking photos as a low
cost alternative to buying souvenirs. I had a little point and shoot camera (Sony Cybershot)
for the South American trip and I took great satisfaction in photographing my travels around such beautiful countries.
It was easy to find inspiration for photography whilst on the adventure. Unfortunately, once I
returned home the faithful little Sony Cybershot stayed packed in its bag and the world of photography remained a foreign place.
A few years on another overseas trip was looming. This time to Vietnam and Cambodia.
Inspiration for photography came back in anticipation for the trip. In a heated lust of photo-
mojo, I bought a new camera. It was on this adventure when I caught the photography bug and the “low cost souvenirs” quickly turned very expensive.
I grew out of point and shoot cameras and bought a Canon 60D, which I currently use. I also
have a Canon 70D (it’s a long story). This year I had a career change that came with a
fabulous perk of full use of a Canon 5D MkIII and an assortment of L-Series lenses, my favourites being the 24-70mm L f2.8 and 70-200mm L IS USM f2.8.
I am a Police Officer and have spent the last five years in the CIB working as a Detective.
Earlier this year I secured a job as a Forensic Photographer. It is a busy job in Auckland. Any
given day I could be photographing a robbery scene in Tuakau to a victim of assault in
Orewa, and anywhere in between. Other aspects of the job also include studio work, 360 degree VR and public relations work such has parades and protests.
Profile Sean Murray
One reason I joined the Howick Camera Club was so I
could put on the job application form that I was an
active member of a camera club. I thought it would
help my cause, which it did! But, the main reason
was to help improve my photography, meet some
like-minded people and keep motivated in being
creative. So far it has certainly met those expectations.
At every club meeting I am continually
amazed at the skill and creativity of other
members. The monthly competition evenings
are inspiring and, having entered, personally rewarding."
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A camera didn’t make a great picture, any more than a typewriter wrote a great novel – Peter Adams
James Bragge
B. 1833 – d 1908
NZ Photographer
28. SIMCOCK ROSE BOWL - Print
Entries close: First meeting in NOVEMBER
The competition is of four prints, colour or monochrome, comprising one each of;
Landscape / Seascape: The land [or sea] must form the main subject matter.
People or buildings [or other objects] may be included but must take on an inferior
point of interest.
Human Interest / Genre / Portrait: Must be the photograph of a person. The
photograph may be a formal portrait or an image of a person at work or play. The
person must form the main centre of interest.
Contre-Jour: This is a photograph taken with the main light source to the front of
the camera. The subject is typically defined by rim lighting. The side facing the
camera must show some detail and not be a full silhouette
Pattern and/or Texture: The subject matter is to consist of strong regular shapes
arranged into a pattern or clearly defined textures. The shapes should have a degree
of abstraction but may be of recognisable objects.
The photographs will be judged individually. Points will be awarded as set out in Rule
14 and totalled.
The competition is non-graded and the images must have been taken in New
Zealand.
Prints entered into this competition cannot be entered again in any future special
(non-monthly) competition.
Prints must not have been used in any other competition. Prints entered in this
competition must not be more than 2 years old.
Print presentation must conform to the general competition rules
Percival Trophy - Digital
Same rules as f
James Bragge was an early New Zealand photographer who was based in the Wairarapa and Wellington.
Often revisiting places he had photographed, especially Wellington, he built a good photographic record of the development of the city at that time. The link to the video below, shows how he travelled with his portable darkroom. www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/video/james-bragges-photography www.teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/2b37/bragge-james
Print Competitions Prints must be labeled correctly on the back. Put your grade, whether set or open, a title if you have one, and your name, It is preferable to have a matt frame and a firm backing so they don’t bend.
*FOR SPECIAL COMPETITIONS REFER TO THE CLUB RULES Digital competitions Digital images must be sent by 6pm on the Thursday
before the Monday night digital comp.
Send to www.howickcameraclub.org.nz Follow ‘monthy competitions’ link Image size: Maximum 1620 pixels wide x 1080 pixels high. This is also the size for PSNZ Comps. Please name this way Example: B Grade_set_ocean waves_Joe Bloggs
(if you don’t have a title just put – no title) *FOR SPECIAL COMPETITIONS REFER TO CLUB HANDBOOK
FEBRUARY On the Street 1 Print Competition Talk on set subjects 15 Digital Comp: 21 Field Trip: Tawharanui 22 Workshop: Kaimanawa
Horses – (Mary-Anne and Colin) 29Speaker – Janu Lao
MARCH Emotion 7 Print Competition AGM 19 Photoshoot with Red Hat Ladies 19 Saturday-60th Anniversary
21 Digital Comp: Talk on Abstract etc: Lindsay 28 Workshop – Macro
APRIL Abstract 4 Print Competition Slideshow - Cornelia
17Field Trip: Zoo 18 Digital Comp: 25 Workshop: ‘You be the Judge
MAY Night Time 2 Print Competition Talk on portraits – C Tyler 16 Digital Comp: 22 Field trip: Glenbrook
23 Landscape/Portrait comp
Ilan Wittenburg Talk on his photography 30 Night shoot in the city
JUNE Motion Blur 6 Print Competition Talk on Fungi – Bob McCree 19 Fungi Hunt at Hunua 20 Digital Comp:
ILan Wittenberg
on his photgraphy 27 Workshop: Railcarts -J Clare Singapore - Bob McCree
JULY Glass
4 Print Competition 17 Field Trip: Pukekohe
Motorcycling Club 18 Digital Comp:
25 Set of 6 and AV comps
AUGUST Photo Art 1 Print Competition
Vietnam – S Williams
The Zoo – C Tyler
15 Digital Comp:
22 Natural History Comps
MFFI J Smith & M Yu
29 Social evening
Buy & sell table
SEPTEMBER White 4 Field Trip – Bush Tramway 5 Print Competition Critique of water images
19 Digital comp 26 Workshop:
OCTOBER Food 3 Print Competition 16 Field Trip: 17 Digital comp: 24 Workshop: 31
NOVEMBER Season of Winter 7 Print Competition 21 Digital Comp: 28 Simcock/Percival Comps
December 5 Christmas Party End of year comps
CLUB DIRECTORY
Digital Selections Bob McCree FPSNZ Mary-Anne Lenny APSNZ Webmaster/Speakers Cornelia Schulz LPSNZ Front of House Heather Arthur APSNZ
Special Comps Points Jenny Dowling Judges Bob McCree Workshops John Clare APSNZ Field trips Jeff Smith Catering Supplies Dorothy Walker Newsletter Lindsay Murray Digital Comps Sheryl Williams LPSNZ End of Year Trophies Sheryl Williams
PRESIDENT Les Motion 5763191 VICE PRESIDENT Jenny Dowling 0211676802
PAST PRESIDENT Sheryl Williams 0212500852 TREASURER Michael Yu 0275538313 SECRETARY Dorothy Walker
COMMITTEE Lindsay Murray 5775864 John Clare 5364506 Bob McCree 5357306 Jeff Smith
