Kiama Weekend Away May 27th – 29th
For those considering attending the weekend away to Kiama in May please note the following
- Accommodation is fast becoming a premium, I suggest you research and book quickly, I am staying at the Shellharbour Village Motel. I believe that Elaine & John may be able to assist with a booking they have made for a share of the cost.
- Would those who are attending please let me know so that I can arrange a dinner on the Saturday night.
- The group photo visit to Bombo quarry will take place on the Sunday Morning to allow those arriving on Saturday the opportunity to shoot sunrise at the quarry.
by Chris Kenyon, 28 February 2022
PHPC News
Our first presentation for the year will be held on the 7th March at the church hall where there will be two presentations both conducted by club members.
- Photo Book publishing by Rosslyn Duncan
- Building your own website by Don Monroe.
For those wishing to contact Allan Torrens, please curb your enthusiasm for the moment as Allan is back at the San.
Wish you well Allan we miss you
by Chris Kenyon, 25 February 2022
Results for competitions in 01 Open
There were 15 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 01 Open
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Tunnel Vision Omid Mazloomi – Set – Top Shot Open Colour Large Print 
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Lizard Reena Cheng – Set – Top Shot Open Mono Large Print 
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Rose Richard McMullen – Set – Top Shot Open Small Print 
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Looking up Richard McMullen – Set – Top Shot Open Digital 
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Bare Island Fort Graeme James – Set – Merit Open Colour Large Print 
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Melbourne Bridge Reena Cheng – Set – Merit Open Colour Large Print 
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Feather Elaine Holliday – Set – Merit Open Mono Large Print 
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1959 Caddy Don Dickins – Set – Merit Open Mono Large Print 
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Australia day 2019 boat Judy Ly – Set – Merit Open Small Print 
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Red Yellow Green Chris Kenyon – Set – Merit Open Small Print 
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Noisy miner Prasad de Silva – Set – Merit Open Small Print 
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Riding to the sky Fan Wu – Set – Merit Open Digital 
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Fireworks Omid Mazloomi – Set – Merit Open Digital 
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Washington Motor Inn ROBERT Whyms – Set – Merit Open Digital 
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Staircase in Dome of QVB Michael Frost – Set – Merit Open Digital 
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by Don Dickins, 22 February 2022
Newcastle
Further to previous post if you get lost or can’t find us contact either Nancy on 0481345320 or myself on 0428419670
by Chris Kenyon, 15 February 2022
Details for NEWCASTLE WEEK END AWAY
Friday 18th February:
- Sunset/Architecture/Night Shooting
Saturday 19th February:
- 5.30/6.00am Sunrise- Newcastle Nobbys Beach near the pavilion – Note: sunrise is at 6.33am – parking available
- Breakfast
- Fort Scratchley – can book a tour – guns fire 1pm weather permitting
- Lunch
- 6.00pm Sunset Mereweather Beach – Note: sunset is 7.40pm
- Dinner 8.15pm – Mereweather Beach Hotel 99 Frederick St Mereweather.
Sunday 20th February: Wetlands
- 7am Hunter Wetlands spend a few hours (no facilities here – McDonalds is close)
- 9am Hunter Wetlands Centre for Breakfast and pictures
- Leave for Sydney when ready
Architecture:
Post Office – 96 Hunter St
Christ Church Cathedral – 52 Church St
Uni of Newcastle – Cnr Hunter St & Auckland St
Newcastle Council Building – King St
Civic Theatre – 375 Hunter St
Court House – 9 Church St
Custom House – 1 Bond St
Convict Lumber Yard – 98 Scott St Newcastle
Honeysuckle – Honeysuckle Drive
Fort Scratchy – open 10-4 Free Guns fire 1pm
Nesca House – 229 King St
Newcastle City Hall – King St
Newcastle Library – Laman St
Carrington
Stockton – can get there via ferry
Sunrise/Sunset:
Nobbys Lighthouse
Nobbys Beach
Newcastle Ocean Baths
Mereweather Beach
Wetlands:
Hunter Wetlands National Park 7-7 Free – enter via Ash Island Bridge meet at The Welcome Walk see map below.
Hunter Wetlands Centre 9-4 $7.50 Facilities – suggest breakfast
by Chris Kenyon, 14 February 2022
AF_S Nikkor 300mm Lens
Tony Strasser has the following lens for sale for anyone using a Nikon system, anyone interested please contact Tony direct on 0408-406-519
The lens on offer is an AF-S NIKKOR 300MM F/4E PF ED VR, which is a 300mm prime F4 fresnel lens. It is described here: https://www.nikon.com.au/af-s-nikkor-300mm-f4e-pf-ed-vr
The RRP is $2600, street price slightly less. The lens is in pristine condition with case and documentation and I think a fair price is $2000, with some room for negotiation.
If there is any interest then please contact me by email or phone to arrange for an inspection.
I’ll approach some other camera clubs as well of course.
Kind regards
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Tony Strasser
Mob: 0408-406-519
by Chris Kenyon, 13 February 2022
Newcastle W/E away 18 – 20 Feb
Last call for those intending to attend the Newcastle w/e away, we need to know which days you will be attending in order that Nancy can arrange dining for Saturday night. Please indicate number of people and which days you will be attending if you haven’t already done so.
Chris (1) & Nancy (2) – 3 days
Janne (2) Arrive Sat afternoon, Don Monroe (2)
Don Dickens (1) Sunday
Need responses from the following – Norm, Elain, Judy, Omid, Menno
Any others please let me know ASAP to allow finalisation of numbers
by Chris Kenyon, 11 February 2022
Newcastle W/E away 18 – 20 Feb
Last call for anyone attending the weekend away in Newcastle, please advise ASAP if you are attending as Nancy needs to arrange dining numbers.
In addition wold the following please indicate when they intend to arrive if not already indicated
Chris – Friday (1)
Janne – Saturday Afternoon (2)
Don Monroe – Saturday (2)
Don Dickens – Sunday (1)
We need response from Norm, Elain, Judy, Omid and Meno arrival date and number please
by Chris Kenyon, 11 February 2022
Alan Torrens
Good news on our club member Alan Torrens
Alan is now out of hospital and is in rehab at Mt Wilga, I know you will want to rush out and see him but please limit your excitement and let him rehabilitate first, Alan has suggested that if you would like to contact him please sms (not phone) him on 0432 258 385.
Looking forward to having you back with us Alan, get well soon.
Chris
by Chris Kenyon, 10 February 2022
Results for competitions in Poster Competition
There were 3 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in Poster Competition
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Birds over waves Don Dickins – First Poster Competition 
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Garlic Flowers Don Dickins – Second Poster Competition 
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Night Shift Chris Kenyon – Third Poster Competition 
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by Don Dickins, 10 February 2022
