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Winter Fireworks at Docklands

Docklands Fireworks by Deborah Keir.
Docklands Fireworks by Deborah Keir.

The Winter Fireworks at Docklands happen every Friday night between 4 July and 29 August. Join the Preston Photographic Club for a great night out of fireworks photography and dinner on Friday, 4th of July at 6:30pm.

This year, we will meet at the Alma Doepel Restoration sign towards the end of North Wharf.  Preston Photographic Club Deborah Keir says she has taken photos from the North Wharf before, and you get some great views looking back towards New Quay, and there are fewer people.

Following that, we’ll have dinner at Groove Train Victoria Harbour overlooking the Yarra at 833 Collins Street, Docklands, at 7:40pm.

Getting There

Public Transport: The closest public transport is the tram 48 which goes along Collins Street into Docklands past the ANZ building. Get off at the last stop and then walk from there.

Driving: There is some parking on North Wharf itself (at the end of Collins Street), but as there is an AFL game at Etihad Stadium (Hawks vs Kangaroos) you will need to be there early. There are other parking options around Docklands but with a game on at ES traffic may be bad so be sure to leave yourself plenty of time.

Walking: When I visited the site there was work being done along the Victoria Harbour side of North Wharf, so to get to the end you may need to walk through the car park on North Wharf Rd and then cut back to the harbour after building 3 (the boat school).

For more information about the Docklands Winter Fireworks and a map of the area, please visit its event page on That’sMelbourne.com.au.

Please RSVP as we’ll need a number for the restaurant. You can RSVP in the comments below, at a meeting, on Facebook, or email Deb here.

June Social at Basil House

Basil House

The Preston Photographic Club generally meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month, but if the month has a fifth Monday, we have a social night out.

Members, family, and friends are invited to gather at Basil House Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant on Monday, the 30 of June, at 7pm. Basil House is located at 461 High Street in Preston. There is street parking along the front of the restaurant and ample parking behind in the Preston Market.

Basil House offers a variety of favourites such as spring rolls, noodle soups, stir fries, vermicelli, and fried and steamed rice dishes. The menu includes beef and chicken dishes as well as prawns, pork, and tofu.

Club secretary Andrew Leece is our contact person for this event. Please RSVP so we can give the restaurant a number. You can RSVP in the comments below, at a meeting, on Facebook, or email Andrew here.

Night Photography Workshop

This image was taken after sunset and handheld by Deborah Keir.
This image was taken after sunset and handheld by Deborah Keir.

Low light levels make night photography challenging but rewarding. Join the Preston Photographic Club on Tuesday, the 10th of June, for a hands-on workshop on night photography.

We’ll be looking at techniques and sharing tips on shooting at night without a tripod, but do bring your camera and flash. Following a brief lecture, we’ll be heading outside so do dress appropriately for the weather. If it rains, we will still go out and shoot from under the verandas of High Street. You may want to bring protection for your camera gear.

A reminder that we will be meeting on Tuesday instead of Monday due to the Queen’s Birthday holiday. The meeting begins at 7:30pm at the Preston Library located at 266 Gower Street, Preston (Melway reference Map 18, G12).

Lightroom Workshop

 

Lightroom5Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool for managing digital images and post-production. It can be daunting for beginners and even experienced users still find themselves learning more about it with every use.

The Preston Photographic Club is hosting a hands-on workshop for club members on Lightroom on Saturday, 14th of June. This workshop won’t be led by anyone in particular. It is a collaborative approach to learning in which everyone who participates will share their knowledge of Lightroom as we all work together on the same images. Novices and advanced users are all welcome to participate.

If you’ve never used Lightroom before, this is a great opportunity to get started. Lightroom is built for photographers and offers tremendous control over your processing, workflow, and organization. Learn how to take your photography to the next level with Lightroom. And if you’re an advanced user, please come and share your knowledge.

The workshop is Saturday, 14th of June, from 10am to 3pm. The cost of the workshop is $10 and it will be held in a computer lab. You can use one of the computers in the lab (Apple Macs) or bring your own laptop. Please note that Internet access will not be available. If you are using Lightroom in Adobe’s Creative Cloud, please make sure you verify your account before coming to the workshop as you will not be able to do it there. Bring lunch or purchase it from the local cafe. Please RSVP to Joe Conte and he will provide the details of the location.

Please note that this workshop is for members only. For more information about how to join the Preston Photographic Club, please see the About Us page or contact us.

Congratulations Winners of the Portraits Competition

Makeover by Alison Crea
Makeover by Alison Crea

Congratulations to all the winners of the Portraits competition! And a special thank you to Peter Bellmont of the Ivanhoe Photographic Society for being our guest judge.

Prints Novice

1st Virginia by Renee Kennedy
2nd Helping Hand by Sharon Crabb
3rd Gorgeous Gabriella by Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
Highly Commended Dennis by Renee Kennedy

Prints Standard

1st Antone by Stephen Currie
2nd Madeline by Michael Jones
3rd Beware the Wolf by Alison Crea
Highly Commended Help by Fabian Scarmozzino
Highly Commended Clueless by Alison Crea
Highly Commended Mad Professor by Alison Crea
Highly Commended Work Out by Steven Pace

Digital Novice

1st Red, Blonde ‘n Blue by Andrew McRae
2nd Orange Hat Day by Sharon Crabb
3rd A Walk in the Forest by Sharon Crabb
Highly Commended Charlotte by the Fireplace by Nichola Caddeo
Highly Commended Grace by Eric Yuan
Highly Commended Laying it on by Andrew McRae

Digital Standard

1st The Lad by Robin Tully (not shown)
2nd Makeover by Alison Crea
3rd Three Amigos by Peter Papworth
Highly Commended Louise by Santo Girotto
Highly Commended James by Sonya O’Brien
Highly Commended Christie by Steven Pace
Highly Commended Max by Robin Tully
Highly Commended Stunned by Stephen Currie
Highly Commended Mick by Stephen Currie

Lighting Workshop

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Preston Photographic Club members and visitors were inspired following the lighting workshop presented at the last meeting (14 April).

Everyone broke up into small groups and went through five stations where a teaching club member led a 20-minute workshop on a different technique and effect.

Club members work on improving their portraits against a black background.
Club members work on improving their portraits against a black background.
Photo by Theo Kyrillidis.
Photo by Theo Kyrillidis.
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Stephen Currie talks about taking photos against a white background.
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Deborah Keir gets in close to capture the little people sitting in the ‘o’.
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Fabian Scarmozzino works with Eric Yuan on capturing splash.
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Joe Conte teaches his group how to photograph smoke.
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Photo by Joe Conte.

It was a huge success. Members and visitors said they loved the hands-on approach and they picked up a lot of tips in a short amount of time. We look forward to more great workshops. A big thanks to Steven Pace, Stephen Currie, Alison Crea, Fabian Scarmozzino, and Joe Conte for organizing and leading this event.

It’s not too late to join us! To find out more about the Preston Photographic Club, visit our About Us page.

Congratulations, Impact Winners!

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Impact winner Natasha Montemurro. Photo by Sonya O’Brien.

The Preston Photographic Club congratulates the young winners of Darebin Libraries’ Make an Impact Photography Competition.

1st The Impact of Strong Bonds by Natasha Montemurro
2nd Wave Impact by Tyler Guerin
3rd Tilly by C Waddelton
HC Opportunistic Scavengers by Gemma Vetere
HC Another Day Gone by Mollie McKenzie
HC #2 by Piers Martin
HC Rusted by Rylie Clarke
HC Caged at Larundel Mental Asylum by Sinhead Kershaw-Ryan
HC Deep Heat by Tes Martin
HC Bound by Sister by Tessa Brierly

Well done!

You can view the photographs at the Darebin Libraries website here.

Shutterbug Newsletter

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Shutterbug is the Preston Photographic Club’s newsletter.

Shutterbug is available to all members as well as to the public. Shutterbug is published on a regular basis and usually a few days before each meeting. It is distributed by email, posted here on the website, and hard copies are available as well. Shutterbug contains information about the club as well as due dates for competitions, and information about workshops, exhibitions, and social outings.

Members are encouraged to submit articles or information at any time. Do you want to sell something? Do you know a great place to take photos? Do you have any photo tips or other resources to share? We want to hear from you! To submit content to the newsletter please contact Robin at newseditor@prestonphotographicclub.net.

Shutterbug is emailed to club members before each meeting. If you haven’t been receiving your newsletter, please contact Robin at newseditor@prestonphotographicclub.net.

The Western Treatment Plant

Members of the Preston Photographic Club got up bright and early last Saturday morning to drive down to the Western Treatment Plant, one of the most important wetlands in Australia and a popular site for birdwatching. With lagoons, grasslands, the coast, and over 284 species of birds recorded there, it was a wonderful opportunity for some nature and wildlife photography.

Here are just a few of the beautiful images captured that morning.

By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Deborah Keir.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
By Robin Tully.
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By Theo Kyrillidis.

Congratulations Winners of the Nature Competition

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Web by Deborah Keir

Congratulations to all the winners of the Nature competition! And a special thank you to David Burren of the Knox Photographic Society for being our guest judge.

Prints Novice

1st Daisy by Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
2nd Charlotte’s Web by Lisa Rabbito-Nolen
3rd Daydreamer Sky by Sharon Crabb

Prints Standard

1st Web by Deborah Keir
2nd Bird in Flight by Stephen Currie
3rd Can’t Read the Sign by Fabian Scarmozzino

Digital Novice

1st Sound of Spring by Eric Yuan
2nd Quiet Pause by Sharon Crabb
3rd Wish of the Wind by Felicia Prior

Digital Standard

1st Autumn Shadows by Alison Crea
2nd Brothers by Sam Mariani
3rd Bugs on a Tree by Alison Crea
Highly Commended Stilts by Deborah Keir