2020 Special Event and Point Score Awards
At PHPC’s last meeting for 2020, our President Nancy Morley presented awards to the winners of the Special Event and Point Score.
| 1st Place | Plaza Trophy | Special Event Street Photography | Small Prints | Chris Kenyon |
| 2nd Place | Special Event Street Photography | Small Prints | Omid Mazloomi | |
| 3rd Place | Special Event Street Photography | Small Prints | David Mellefont | |
| 1st Place | Fletcher Trophy | Special Event Street Photography | Colour Prints | Elaine Holliday |
| 2nd Place | Special Event Street Photography | Colour Prints | Michael Frost | |
| 3rd Place | Special Event Street Photography | Colour Prints | Ray Moore | |
| 1st Place | Maxwell Trophy | Special Event Street Photography | Monochrome Print | Michael Frost |
| 2nd Place | Special Event Street Photography | Monochrome Prints | Judy Ly | |
| 3rd Place | Special Event Street Photography | Monochrome Prints | Don Munro | |
| 1st Place | Paxton Trophy | Special Event Street Photography | Digital | Elaine Holliday |
| 2nd Place | Special Event Street Photography | Digital | Don Munro | |
| 3rd Place | Special Event Street Photography | Digital | Richard McMullen | |
| 1st Place | Point Score | Small Prints | Chris Kenyon | |
| 2nd Place | Point Score | Small Prints | Don Dickins | |
| 3rd Place | Point Score | Small Prints | Omid Mazloomi | |
| 1st Place | Point Score | Colour Prints | Elaine Holliday | |
| 2nd Place | Point Score | Colour Prints | Chris Kenyon | |
| 3rd Place | Point Score | Colour Prints | Omid Mazloomi | |
| 1st Place | Point Score | Monochrome Prints | Elaine Holliday | |
| 2nd Place | Point Score | Monochrome Prints | Don Dickins | |
| 3rd Place | Point Score | Monochrome Prints | Graeme James | |
| 1st Place | Point Score | Digital | Elaine Holliday | |
| 2nd Place | Point Score | Digital | Michael Frost and Don Dickins | |
| 3rd Place | Point Score | Digital | Richard McMullen |
The following are photos of the awards presentations to those present on the evening..
by Judy Ly, 29 May 2021
2021 Calendar
The PHPC Calendar for 2021 is now available on our website on the Club Rules and Documents page. The electronic calendar has also been updated.
We have a very busy year ahead! The calendar includes a list of photographic competitions, their topics and their definitions. The presentations and outings have dates – some of the details are still being worked on by the Committee and will be announced in due course.
Note: The electronic calendar is on the left pane of our website’s home page. There is a link (a WiFi symbol that says “Add”) that presents a drop-down list with options to import or link the calendar to your personal electronic calendar. Once linked, any changes we make should be automatically updated in your personal electronic calendar.
The Competition Rules for 2021 have also been published.
The Club Rules and Documents page will also include the final 2020 competition points table, and links to the awards night photos at a later date.
by Judy Ly, 11 January 2021
Photographic Calendar 2020
Alan Hitchell has kindly provided a list of interesting events that present good opportunities for photography during 2020. Please note that these are not run by PHPC. See the list at this link.
by Tony Strasser, 4 March 2020
Architectural Photography
Competition 05 this year (2020) will have the set only topic of Architecture.
PHPC members (and photographers in general) may be inspired by an exhibition currently showing at the Museum of Sydney until the 26th April 2020.
John Gollings: The History of the Built World
“John Gollings AM is Australia’s pre-eminent photographer of the built environment. For more than 50 years, he has combined his interests in photography and architecture to capture the cultural construction of social spaces, from images of sacred rock art sites and ancient temples to commissioned shots of suburban dream homes and monuments of cultural and corporate architecture.”
“Gollings: The History of the Built World is the first major survey of this renowned photographer’s practice and career. Originally developed by the Monash Gallery of Art, the exhibition showcases 65 photographic works spanning Gollings’s extensive portfolio, including images that capture the ruins of abandoned cities, iconic modernist buildings, and the most recent architectural additions to our cityscapes. The retrospective provides a remarkable visual history of human habitats, both at home and abroad.”
by Tony Strasser, 22 January 2020
Fixed in Time – Photography Exhibition in Stanmore
Hello Photo Friends,
I will be participating in an end-of-year photography show at the Corner Gallery in Stanmore with Bob Kersey and Adrian Cook. It’s an all analogue, traditional photography show (with a few exceptions). Adrian will be operating his wet plate collodion studio on site.
Opening hours Friday-Sunday, December 13-15 and 20-22 or by appointment if you want to give me a call on 0407 709 660. Opening drinks at 4pm on Saturday 14th December.
Please feel free to pass on to anyone else who may be interested.
Thanks, Tony Egan
by Tony Strasser, 9 December 2019
Slow PHO Photographic Exhibition
We have received information regarding the second exhibition (you may remember Photographic Alchemy) put together by a group of passionate photographers who use the historical processes of photography to meld a unique approach to image-making. If that is not enough of an inducement, there will be live music at the opening event…and cheese.
Please RSVP Sue Buchanan at sbuchan1@bigpond.net.au if planning to attend the opening event. More information at https://www.nebuliarts.com/
by Tony Strasser, 2 November 2019
Monday Night Meeting 5th August is an Outing – Long Exposure and Painting with Light
This is a practical evening looking at long exposures and light painting.
Where: Brooklyn NSW – see below on how to get there.
Meeting at Parsley Bay Boat Ramp – George St Brooklyn at 6.30pm
- Brooklyn Cemetery
- Helicopter Pad for Star Trails
- Other options – Hawkesbury River Bridge can be photographed from the Estuary Restaurant and Deerubban Boat Ramp or on the Old Pacific Highway Bridge, Brooklyn Railway Station, and Brooklyn Oval for boardwalk and mangroves.
Date: 5th August 2019
Time: Evening from 6.30pm
What to Bring:
- Camera – that can take 30 second exposure
- Remote shutter – if you have one
- Tripod – necessary
- Torch – if you have one for seeing your camera settings in the dark and for light painting
- If you have any props you think might be useful bring them along.
How to get there:
- Take the M1 Freeway over the Hawksbury River and take the Hawksbury River exit.
- Follow this straight through the roundabout and turn right at the T intersection
- Go over the old bridge and take the 2nd turn left
- Follow the road until you come to the pub on the right
- Turn right and follow this around till you see the boat ramp parking.
We will meet near the water.
For a map of the area click here https://goo.gl/maps/2UkmdWeWeNXiZDhZ6
Safety is important as the ground is uneven. Wear warm clothing and enclosed shoes and bring water or hot tea/coffee.
Also please be aware of others around you and ask if it is ok to turn on a torch so you don’t ruin others’ photos.
The backup plan if weather is storming/raining is that we will meet at the church hall in Pennant Hills.
Kind regards
Nancy Morley
President
0481 345 320
by Tony Strasser, 30 July 2019
PHPC Photo Rally – Saturday 22nd June 2019
This year’s PHPC Photo Rally will be held on Saturday the 22nd June 2019 on Cockatoo Island. The following brochure provides the details.
Members’ photos taken at the Photo Rally can be entered into PHPC Competition 1907 to be judged on the 29th July 2019.
by Tony Strasser, 17 June 2019
Tin City Outing 25th May 2019
Dear members,
The Tin City outing is confirmed for the 25th May 2019. We will be touring with 4WD Tours R US.
Contact for the day: Nancy Morley 0481 345 320
Cost: $50.00 per person – payment is required now, please. Please pay to PHPC bank account using the code TC and then your name. The bank details are:
Pennant Hills Photographic Club BSB: 032 087 Account: 731071
Important: No refunds will be given if the customer is late or due to weather conditions as they run rain, hail or shine.
Timing: 4:50 am for a 5:00 am start
Meeting Place: You will find us at the FAR END of the LOWER CAR PARK at the end of JAMES PATERSON ST ANNA BAY. Look for the large painted vehicles, the GREEN FLAGS and we have a large sign with SANDBOARDING AUSTRALIA on it! – see below for a map link
Arrive 10 minutes before please.
What to bring: your camera equipment (you decide), wet weather gear (just in case), water, hat, sunglasses, a snack in case you get hungry and wear warm clothing.
Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch (depending on when we get back): will be at Crest Biruri Beach 733 James Paterson Street Anna Bay NSW – we will meet straight after the tour concludes as I think we will be hungry and wanting a hot cuppa. The menu is below.
Accommodation: I will leave this up to everyone to book their own accommodation as there is a big difference in pricing. I would recommend booking accommodation as soon as possible. I have booked at Marty’s @ Little Beach Nelson Bay.
Other Photo opportunities: See the link below – if we get enough interest for other activities we will arrange this later.
Link to other photo opportunities: https://www.shothotspot.com/hotspots/?nelng=152.2037&nelat=-32.7097&swlat=-32.7667&swlng=152.1004&country=AU&types=&place=Nelson+Bay%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+2315%2C+Australia&acc=&kw=&m=
Another activity would be a ferry from Nelson Bay to Tea Gardens on Sunday- see this link https://portstephensferryservice.com.au/timetable-fares/
Map of Lower Car Park James Paterson St Anna Bay NSW– copy this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/maps/bU634wjtYmQhWdJ57
by Nancy Morley, 1 May 2019
2019 Calendar
The PHPC Calendar for 2019 is now available on our website at the link below and on the Club Rules and Documents page. The electronic calendar has also been updated.
The calendar includes a list of photographic competitions and their topics and their definitions. The presentations and outings have dates but the details are still being worked on by the Committee and will be announced in due course.
Finally, the Competition Rules for 2019 have also been re-published at the link below and also on the Club Rules and Documents page. They have not changed from 2018 (except for the calendar year).
Competition Rules and Categories 2019 V1
Note: The electronic calendar is on the middle left of the home page. There is a link (a WiFi symbol that says “Add”) that presents a drop-down list with options to import or link the calendar to your personal electronic calendar. Once linked, any changes we make should be automatically updated in your personal calendar.
by Tony Strasser, 8 December 2018
