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Ewen Bell presented his sensational style of food and travel photography and shared many ideas and tips for us to improve ours.
http://ewenbell.com/photoessays.php
Check out Ewen’s work, tours and workshops.
Congratulations Winners of the Nature Competition
Congratulations to all the winners of the Nature competition!
Thank you, Margaret Zommers from the Knox Photographic Society for judging our Nature competition.
Prints Standard
Highly Commended – Wallaby by Russell Spence
Highly Commended – Nankeen Night Heron by Renee Kennedy
Highly Commended – Bell Miner by Russell Spence
Commended – Spotter Harrier by Russell Spence
Commended – Little Corella by Renee Kennedy
Commended – Beach Sunset by Sonya Obrien
Digital Novice
Highly Commended – Pelican by Jenny Graves
Highly Commended – Leaf Bubble by Jenny Graves
Highly Commended – Eucalypt by Kayte Walton
Commended – Kosciusko National Park by Elizabeth Donoghue
Commended – Bay of Fires by Kayte Walton
Digital Standard
Highly Commended – Gang Gang by Andrew McRea
Highly Commended – Looking at You by Santo Girotto
Highly Commended – Peregrine Falcon – Russell Spence
Commended – Albatross on Wing by Andrew Leece
Commended – Chameleon by Santo Girotto
Commended – Cheetah doing Yoga – Sam Mariani
Commended – Geese by Santo Girotto
Commended – The Watchful Pigeon by Alison Crea
Congratulations Winners of the Open Competition
Congratulations to all the winners of the Open competition!
Thank you, Alfred Zommers the President of the Knox Photographic Society for judging our Open competition.
Prints Standard
Highly Commended – Lilly by Steven Pace
Highly Commended – Nikki by Steven Pace
Commended – Playtime by Renee Kennedy
Commended – Trish by Steven Pace
Digital Novice
Highly Commended – Sunrise Reflections by Sandra Alesiani
Commended – Love is by Sandra Alesiani
Digital Standard
Highly Commended – Top Dog by Chris Ryan
Highly Commended – Chefs in the Window by Alison Crea
Highly Commended – Water Balloon by Fabian Scarmozzino
Commended – Crunch by Alison Crea
Commended – Sailing Ship – Port Philip Bay by Andrew Leece
Commended – Sweet Sixteen by Santo Girotto
Commended – The Eiffel Tower by Sonya O’Brien
Portrait/Posing Workshop
The Preston Photographic Club 2015 first workshop is Portrait/Posing. The workshop will be hosted by PPC member Joe Conte who is a professional photographer. Joe was one of a few members who coordinated our highly successful Lighting Workshop last year. I encourage members and visitors to bring along your camera and join us for a fun and informative evening.
Location: Preston Anglers Club, 270 Murray Rd. Preston 3072
Time: 7.30 – 10.00 pm
Attendance Fee: $1 (insurance cover)
Coffee, tea and biscuits supplied. Visitors welcome.
Note: Images from this workshop are not eligible for entry into competitions at the club.
Reminder: February, Open competition entries are due.
Preston Photographic Club First Meeting 2015
Our first meeting for 2015 will be on Tuesday the 27th January due to the Monday being a public holiday.
Our 2015 program will be presented and it’s going to be a great year at the club.
New members are always welcome, even if you have never taken a photo just bring your enthusiasm to learn.
Preston Library, Gower St Preston.
Meeting Room at 7.30 PM
2015 Weekend Away in Beechworth
Our 2015 weekend away will be 20-22 of March in Beechworth. This club outing is open to members, their partners and children only. Theo is the main contact person for this event.
About Beechworth
Beechworth is a historical gold rush town located in the north-east of Victoria (approximately three hours from Preston). Beechworth has many wonderful photography opportunities including:
- Historic and Cultural Precinct with its beautiful and nationally significant buildings
- Public cemetery
- Beechworth Gaol
- Beautiful gardens
- Beechworth Historic Park with its scenic gorge and cascades
- Mayday Hills Lunatic Asylum
- Nearby towns: Chiltern, Rutherglen, Yackandandah
Beechworth Ghost Tours offers day and evening tours of the historic Mayday Hill Lunatic Asylum.
Day tours
90 minutes
Adults $25
Conc $20
Kids under 16 $10
Ghost tours
2 hours
Adults $35
Conc $33
Kids under 16 $20
Photography tours
1-3 hours
$80
Tours must be booked in advanced. If you’re interested, please let Theo know.
The London Tavern
The Preston Photographic Club has secured the privately-owned historic London Tavern for the weekend stay. Accommodations include:
- 9 rooms with double and/or bunk beds
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Bathroom with hot shower
- Sitting/TV room with fireplace
- Grand dining room
- Billiards room and Ping-Pong table
- Enclosed outdoor area
- Can accommodate campers
For more information and to see images of the London Tavern, please visit Stumble Down Under.
Stay tuned for more details!
Club Members Photography Exhibitions
Two members of the Preston Photographic Club have exhibitions going on or coming up soon. Everyone is invited to attend.
13 Frames of Mind
13 Frames of Mind is an exhibition featuring the work of students pursuing a photography diploma at CATC Design School. Preston Photographic Club President Deb Keir will have a few of her photographs on display.
Opening night is Thursday, 11th of December at 6pm and the exhibition runs through 13th of February at the CATC Design School, 595 Little Collins St in Melbourne.
For more information, please visit the 13 Frames of Mind page on Facebook.
Highly Untangled
Highly Untangled, by Chris Ryan, looks at the early 20th century architecture of Northcote-Thornbury landmarks that is often missed or barely visible, hidden above shop awnings and behind power and tram lines.
Highly Untangled opens Friday, 12th of December at Kau Cafe, 541 High St, Northcote, and runs through February.
Framed, mounted, and unmounted prints are available for sale here.
End of Year Awards 2014
It’s been a busy and exciting year full of spectacular photography. Congratulations to all the winners!
Aggregate Award Winners
Novice Prints
1st Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
2nd Sharon Crabb
3rd Renee Kennedy
Novice Digital
1st Sharon Crabb
2nd Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
3rd Sandra Alesiani
Novice Overall – Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
Standard Prints
1st Alison Crea
2nd Steven Pace
3rd Deb Keir
Standard Digital
1st Alison Crea
2nd Deb Keir
3rd Fabian Scarmozzino
Standard Overall – Alison Crea
Individual Image Awards
Novice Print of the Year – Light it Up by Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
Novice Digital Image of the Year – Red, Blonde & Blue by Andrew McCrae
Standard Print of the Year – Red Shoes by Steve Pace
Standard Digital Image of the Year – Maverick the Male Model by Rachael Eaton
Scape of the Year – St Patrick’s Cathedral by Fabian Scarmozzino
Portrait of the Year – Red, Blonde & Blue by Andrew McCrae
Image of the Year – Red Shoes by Steve Pace
Other Awards
Encouragement Award – Maria Malley
Calendar Assignment – Bruny Island by Sharon Crabb
Congratulations to the Winners of the Reflections Competition
Congratulations to all the winners of the Reflections competition!
Prints Novice
1st Nightlife by Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
Prints Standard
1st Hot Drink by Steven Pace
2nd In the Mirror by Alison Crea
3rd Rocky Island by Deb Keir
Highly Commended Duck by Deb Keir
Highly Commended Low Tide by Swetko Muntisov
Digital Novice
1st Cheers to Melbourne by Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
2nd Portsea Tea Tree by Sharon Crabb
3rd Shopping by Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
Highly Commended Sorrento Pier by Sharon Crabb
Digital Standard
1st Sunset Reflection by Sonya O’Brien
2nd Grim Reaper by Alison Crea
3rd Morning Mist by Sam Mariani
