Welcome to the Pennant Hills Photographic Club

We welcome all photographers to join and participate in its events and by sharing knowledge to improve and enhance photographic skills. Our club aims to mentor, support, and educate its members, and to foster skills and passion for photography in a collegiate and enjoyable atmosphere.

Meeting Address only: Uniting Church Hall – Corner of Boundary Road and Bellamy Street. Parking is on a grassed block of land opposite the church in Bellamy St., and the entrance we use is facing Bellamy St.

For information on the club please view this link.

To join please download and complete the Membership Form (PDF fillable): Download Membership form

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About Us

PHPC is a medium-sized club of around 40-50 members. Our members range in skill from enthusiastic novices to experienced photographers. The club has a few members who are judges.

We have a number of members who run the mentoring program for our newer members to learn the capabilities of their camera(s). We are large enough to support the growth of members but small enough to be a community, where all members can know each other. The club is here to challenge us to get the best from ourselves and our cameras

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Apr
27
Sat
11:00 am Outing: City Walk @ Central Station
Outing: City Walk @ Central Station
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am
Outing: City walk starting from Central Station 11am (NOTE: No meeting Monday 29th April)
May
6
Mon
7:30 pm Comp 04: Open and Set – Architec... @ Uniting Church Hall
Comp 04: Open and Set – Architec... @ Uniting Church Hall
May 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Comp 2404 – Open and Set – Architecture.  Images showing the design of buildings, bridges etc.
May
20
Mon
6:00 pm Outing: State Library – Shot Exh... @ State Library
Outing: State Library – Shot Exh... @ State Library
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Shot Exhibition Meet 6 pm. Afternoon and night photography prior to and after exhibition.
May
28
Tue
7:30 pm Zoom Presentation: Adam Edwards ...
Zoom Presentation: Adam Edwards ...
May 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Zoom presentation with Adam Edwards Buildings within Landscapes, hosted by Hornsby Heights Camera Club
Jun
3
Mon
7:30 pm Presentation: Janne Ramsay and P... @ Uniting Church Hall
Presentation: Janne Ramsay and P... @ Uniting Church Hall
Jun 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Presentation by Janne Ramsay and Phil Weir on Backlighting.
Recent Posts Archives

Results for competitions in Comp 7 Set-Intentional Camera Movem

There were 8 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 Comp 7 Set-Intentional Camera Movem

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Luna Park hair raiser
Graeme James – Set – Top Shot
Set Subject Colour Large Print

The Coathanger
Elaine Holliday – Set – Top Shot
Set Subject Mono Large Print

Cape Hillsborough
Janne Ramsay – Set – Top Shot
Set Subject Small Print

Third Eye
Don Munro – Set – Top Shot
Set Subject Digital

Historic Buildings Parramatta Park
Graeme James – Set – Merit
Set Subject Colour Large Print

Balcoln Avenue
Don Dickins – Set – Merit
Set Subject Mono Large Print

Burwood After a Few Drinks
Judy Ly – Set – Merit
Set Subject Small Print

Wineglass Bay
Janne Ramsay – Set – Merit
Set Subject Digital

by Don Dickins, 22 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

Interested in honing your skills and getting paid

Superb Tennis (Mills Park) at Asquith is looking for a photographer/s to record their centenary celebrations on the 7th & 8th of October, the schedule for the two days is listed below. If you are interested let me know and I will put you in touch with them.

Saturday October 7th

1 pm to 5 pm – Free social tennis
5 pm– Welcome to Country and speeches
6 pm – Gourmet spit roast dinner with dessert (BYO)
7 pm – Baker Boys Live band, dancing

Sunday October 8th

10 am to 1pm – Hot Shots courts open for younger kids
10 am to 12 pm – Coaching sessions & Try Tennis court sessions (no skills, no racquet required) by Absolute tennis
11 am to 2 pm – Free Sausage Sizzle (Berowra Lions Club)
10 am to 5 pm – Free social tennis

Chris

by Chris Kenyon, 13 August 2023

Next Judges Course

For anyone interested in becoming a judge.

NEW FCC PHOTOGRAPHIC JUDGES’ COURSE, NEWCASTLE

View this on our website at https://fccnsw.myphotoclub.com.au/new-fcc-photographic-judges-course-newcastle/

FCC-affiliated Clubs are asked to provide the following information to their members.

The FCC, in partnership with Bill Chambers and Roy Killen, is holding its next Photographic Judges’ Course in Newcastle on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 Oct, 2023. 

The two-day course is open to all people who are interested in becoming a photographic judge.  Current judges wishing to update their skills are also invited to attend.

Day 1, “Evaluating images”, consists of discussions and workshops on the key elements that judges look for in photos.

Day 2 consists of practical workshops in “Analysing, giving feedback, and scoring images”. 

People wishing to be considered for the FCC Judges’ List must complete Days 1 and 2 and participate in a short mentoring scheme with experienced judges after the course is completed.

As places are limited, please send an expression of interest to the FCC Secretary, nswfccsecretary@gmail.com as soon as possible. The cost of the two-day course is $70.   Further details will be sent to those who provide their expression of interest to the FCC.

The next FCC Photographic Judges’ course in planned in early 2024 at Coffs Harbour. 

by Chris Kenyon, 13 August 2023

Sydney Street Outing

Please note that the Sydney Street Outing planned for next Sunday (6th August) has been postponed to a date to be determined.

There is also no meeting on Monday the 7th

The next scheduled meeting is a comp night on the 21st of August “Intentional Camera Movement”

by Chris Kenyon, 3 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 / PhotographerResultsScore
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:
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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.

‎Pennant Hills and Hornsby Heights Photography Clubs promo slide.‎001.jpeg

Regards

Janne

by Janne Ramsay, 31 July 2023

Zoom presentation next monday night on intentional camera movement

Dont forget the ZOOM presentation next Monday night at 7:30 sharp.

International photographer Christopher Weeks will be presenting Intentional camera movement (not unintentional camera shake that we are all used to) Christopher does some amazing photos and this will be well worth seeing.

Details

Subject: Zoom for PHPC

David Morley is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: PHPC ICM Workshop with Christopher Weeks

Time: Jul 31, 2023 07:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81744502198

Meeting ID: 817 4450 2198

by Chris Kenyon, 28 July 2023