Tonight’s Meeting 7.45pm
Meeting time is our usual 7.45pm
It is showing as 6.30pm on the calendar on the webpage. The system seems to want to default to that time but it is not correct. Working on fixing that.
by Janne Ramsay, 4 September 2023
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS FOR YOU
The following competitions are presently listed on the MyPhotoClub website. As a member of Pennant Hills Photographic Club you are automatically part of MyPhotoClub and eligible to enter. I think if I remember correctly I just had to select our club as the Australian club I belonged to.
The level of many of the photographs from our members is outstanding and this is a great way to see your photographs in external competitions
| https://eps.myphotoclub.com.au/ Edinburgh Photographic Society Digital Salon For individual photographers anywhere in the world. FIAP, PSA, & GPU recognition.Closing Saturday, 30th September 2023 | Location: Scotland | |
| https://nswint.myphotoclub.com.au/ NSW International Circuit – For individual photographers anywhere in the world. 3 round circuit with FIAP, PSA, GPU & APS recognition.Closing Sunday, 1st October 2023 | Location: NSW, Australia | |
| https://apsnature.myphotoclub.com.au/ APS National Exhibition for individual photographers within Australia & APS members overseas. APS recognition. Closing Sunday, 22nd October 2023 | Location: NSW, Australia | |
Zephyr Photographic AwardsA creative image competition for individual photographers within Australia. APS recognition. Over $2000 in prizes.Closing Sunday, 22nd October 2023 | Location: QLD, Australia |
by Janne Ramsay, 28 August 2023
Results for Australia Cup 2023
Hi All
As you are aware we came 15th out of 57 clubs that entered the Australia Cup for 2023. An amazing effort for our first time entering the competition.
The results catalogue is now live on the APS website. Please find the link below. I have just been in to have a look and I didn’t need to log in as a member to access this.
It’s very inspirational to look at the quality of the images in this competition. We will hopefully be entering again next year. Our entries this year were selected mostly Merits & Credits that were given to our members over the last 12 months at our club competitions and that fitted the category of ‘This is Australia”.
Congratulations to the club and to everyone whose image was selected.
http://www.australianphotographicsociety.org.au/index.php
Regards
Janne
by Janne Ramsay, 15 August 2023
APS – Australia Cup 2023 results
Hi Everyone
Please find a copy of the results for the APS Australia Cup 2023. Approximately 40 clubs entered this year and I’m happy to announce that we came in at 15th which is a fantastic result.
Over the next 10 months I will be keeping an eye out for some of your amazing images with a view to entering them in the 2024 Australia Cup.
The results for the competitions in 2023 APS Australian Cup of the APS Australian Cup have now been published.
Results for Pennant Hills Photographic Club Inc are as follows:
| Title / Photographer | Results | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 APS Australian CupYour club entry’s total online score is: 252 . | ||
Mount Buffalo / Chris Kenyon | 17 | |
Olgas Uluru / Menno Kipper | 16 | |
Row For Your Life / Judy Ly | 14 | |
Vivid Balloons / Judy Ly | 14 | |
City Street / Don Dickens | 14 | |
The Horsewoman / Chris Barlow | 14 | |
Fireworks / Omid Mazloomi | 14 | |
Spinning Tango Train / Omid Mazloomi | 14 | |
Staircase in the Dome of the QVB / Michael Frost | 13 | |
Flannel Flowers / Don Dickens | 13 | |
Silhouette NGV / Don Munro | 12 | |
Morning Rays / Chris Kenyon | 12 | |
In the Tube / David Mellefont | 12 | |
Bondi Surf Boat / Chris Barlow | 12 | |
Parramatta River Front / Rita Cheng | 11 | |
Menindee Sunset / Prasad de Silva | 11 | |
Bike Hoon / Richard McMullen | 11 | |
Sunday at the Oval / Michael Frost | 10 | |
Aircraft Circling Parachutist / Ray Attard | 9 | |
Early Morning in Perisher / Janne Ramsay | 9 |
Acceptance scores
2023 APS Australian Cup : 0
Whether an entry has been awarded an acceptance is determined by the acceptance score set for each competition. After the first round of judging the top scoring images in each section were reviewed by the judges to determine the awards.
A catalogue showing all awards and acceptances will be available on the website soon.
Thank you for participating in our competition.
by Janne Ramsay, 2 August 2023
Web links from the last email updated
Hi All
In my usual novice way I did a simple cut and paste to share the thank you email from Christopher Weeks. And of course I have found out that none of the links copied quite that easily and don’t work on the email that you received.
If you go to the posting on our webpage you will find all the links are working.
Kind regards, Janne
by Janne Ramsay, 1 August 2023
Follow up from Christopher Weeks presentation on ICM
Hello everyone,
Thank you so very much for the opportunity to speak to your clubs, and for your kind replies. It means a lot to have feedback about what you found helpful or inspiring. I would GREATLY appreciate if you, or any other members, would post a comment on the post I made in the ICM Photo Magazine facebook group. It would be really helpful for members of the group to hear your thoughts about my presentation.
Thank you again and I am sincerely looking forward to seeing the results of your ICM Photography competition!
Oh by the way, I found out why I lost connection at 3:00am. Turns out that the guy who manages the tech at the cabin where we’re staying has programmed the internet router to shut down and reset at 3:00am every day, and it takes five minutes to fully reset. It would have been nice to know this! I was sweating bullets wondering what was happening. This router reset corrects issues caused by guests who get in and muck about with the internet settings. I was relieved to know that this issue wasn’t something I did, and it also was not an issue from your end!
The link to ICM Photo Magazine Facebook group is: ICMPhotoMag – ICM Photography Magazine (Group) | Facebook If you are not a member, just send a join request and we will approve it.
This is the post I would sincerely appreciate you adding comments on:
Christopher Weeks PhotographyVancouver, BCChris@ChristopherWeeks.com
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following on from Christopher’s recommendations last night I can highly recommend this Facebook Page and also subscribing to, or at least purchasing a copy of the ICM Photo Magazine. It is absolutely packed with wonderful information and articles around ICM photography. You will learn a lot and get wonderful inspiration.
by Janne Ramsay, 1 August 2023
Reminder – Zoom Meeting tonight at 7.30pm
Hi All
Just a reminder that tonight’s Zoom Presentation on ICM by International presenter Christopher Weeks is at 7.30pm. The presentation will take approximately 1 1/2 hours. Please note that the presentation will not be recorded so have your pen and paper ready for notes.
Christopher is coming to us all the way from Canada and is staying up to his time of 2.30am in the morning to do this presentation for us. That’s pretty special.
All log-in details are provided in the last two posts. If you have any difficulties you can call/message me on 0411 424 945.
Regards
Janne
by Janne Ramsay, 31 July 2023
Zoom Presentation – ICM Workshop with Christopher Weeks – Monday Jul 31 7.30pm
David Morley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom Meeting.
Our Zoom presentation on ICM by Christopher Weeks is less than a week away. Christopher’s ICM photography is amazing and he is an excellent presenter who loves to share his knowledge. I encourage you to take a look at the galleries of his work at https://christopherweeks.com/. I am sure that you will find his work extremely inspirational. Please find details for the Zoom meeting below.
Topic: PHPC ICM Workshop with Christopher Weeks
Time: Jul 31, 2023 07:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 817 4450 2198
Please save this email as the link will not show on our website after this has been uploaded.
Regards
Janne
by Janne Ramsay, 26 July 2023
ICM Zoom Presentation by Christopher Weeks on the 31st July
EXCITING NEWS ABOUT OUR NEXT ZOOM PRESENTATION ON ICM PHOTOGRAPHY BY INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER, CHRISTOPER WEEKS.
Date: Monday 31st July, Time: 7.45pm, Zoom log-in details to be provided the week before the presentation
Christopher Weeks is creating a presentation for our club to help inspire people to create images for the upcoming ICM competition. He will present a combination of beginning ICM techniques, then a number of ICM genres, and include Multiple Image ICM creation and some special shooting and processing recommendations. He will have many examples of various genres of ICM and ME-ICM and will include his approach to adopting an abstractionist perspective to create artistic images made with an eye towards printed art.
A former commercial / advertising photographer for over two decades in the U.S., he was internationally published and received numerous awards for his photography. Now based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, he works exclusively on the artistic side of photography with a primary focus on Urban and Nature abstracts, Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), and Multiple-Exposure ICM. Christopher is often influenced by the abstract paintings of the 1960’s that featured vibrant colours and the use of deep black accents. He developed a multiple-exposure ICM style of photography that features vibrant colours and a motion-capture aesthetic. Christopher is part of the team at ICM Photography Magazine where he is a regular contributor and administrator.
Christopher is known for his engaging, quick-paced and informal presentation style. His talks and workshops are a balance of inspiring photographs, image-making philosophy, and technique, all aimed at inspiring participants to clarify their vision and develop the skills to express their distinct creative spirit.
Christopher’s style of ICM photography often features vibrant colours, creative perspectives and innovative techniques. He has extensive experience teaching others how to express themselves through photography. He has designed and taught numerous photography workshops, photo walks, and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
Follow the link below to explore some of his amazing work.
www.ChristopherWeeks.com
by Janne Ramsay, 3 July 2023
TWO INTERNATIONAL CIRCUITS CLOSING SOON
Please find a copy of the FCC post regarding two competitions closing soon.
All photographers are invited to enter two upcoming international exhibitions. This is the final call for entries into the Newcastle International Digital Circuit – the closing date is 2 July 2023. This exhibition is recognised by the Photographic Society of America and the Australian Photographic Society. For details about the sections, awards, entry fees and related information, see https://newcastleint.myphotoclub.com.au/.
The inaugural NSW International Circuit closes on 30 September 2023. This exhibition is recognised by the Photographic Society of America, the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), the Global Photographic Union (GPU) and the Australian Photographic Society (APS). For more details, see https://nswint.myphotoclub.com.au/.
by Janne Ramsay, 1 July 2023
