Interesting places to photograph are in the CBD. Visit this temporary exhibition website at http://lanewaysbygeorge.com.au/sites.aspx 
 
 

Pennant Hills Photographic Club is looking for its best 10 digital “Nature” images by early February 2010 for the Glennie Nature Interclub Exhibition MA. The ones sent in so far are on our website here.

Conditions

·         Ten images, no more than two per member,

·         1024 x 768 pixel and 1MB max, jpeg images

·         Follow PSA, “Nature Definition (below)

·         Range of images should include at lease 6 of the following 8 categories;

o    Amphibians (frogs, toads, salamanders, newts etc);

o    Birds (hummingbirds, predators, song birds, waders, waterfowl);

o    Botany (grasses, shrubs, trees, wild flowers);

o    Insects (ants, bees, beetles, butterflies, moths, spiders, wasps);

o    Geological formations (including those with and without water);

o    Mammals (bear, big horn sheep, deer, moose, mountain lion, wolf);

o    Marine Life (anemones, coral, crustaceans, dolphins, fish, sponges, whales); and

o    Reptiles (crocodiles, lizards, snakes, turtles). 

Some examples of possible images for each category are shown in parentheses. 

COMPETITION NATURE DEFINITION


“Nature Photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict observations from all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology, in such a fashion that a well informed person will be able to identify the subject material and certify as to its honest presentation. The story telling value of a photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality. Human elements shall not be present, except on the rare occasion where those human elements enhance the nature story. The presence of scientific bands on wild animals is acceptable. Photographs of artificially produced hybrid plants or animals, mounted specimens, or obviously set arrangements, are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement. No elements may be moved, cloned, added, deleted, rearranged or combined. No manipulation or modification is permitted except resizing, sharpening, cropping, selective lightening or darkening, and restoration of original colour to the scene. No special effects filters can be applied. Any adjustments must appear natural.”

This definition does not limit nature photography to Wildlife subjects. Scenes, zoo shots and game farm shots are fair game for the Nature Photographer.
 
 
Alan has set up his own website to plan and run tours. His tours move into the country photographing the chinese people and the spectactular landscapes visiting historic sites and world heritage listed areas.

Mote details are on his website that can be visited by clicking here.
 
 
The score sheet for the club competitions is now available for downloading.

Top Results for 2009 are;
Small Prints: Stewart Bradbury (67); Carol Robinson (62) & Bob Gibbs (54)
Colour Prints: Bob Gibbs & Carol Robinson (66), Doug Carley (58)
Monochrome Prints: Bob Gibbs (62); Graeme James (58); Doug Carley & Vanessa Chivers (46)
Projected Images:  Doug Carley (69); Beryl Grieve (48) & John Marcer (42)
 
 
Do you have a treasured photo from your Tasmanian holiday? We’d love to see it! From spectacular scenery to good times with friends, upload your photo to our online gallery for your chance to win! There are incredible prizes to be won including Canon digital SLR cameras, a trip on board Spirit of Tasmania and a seven-night accommodation package in Tasmania, courtesy of Discovery Holiday Parks.

Visit spiritoftasmania.com.au to enter!
 
 
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Chinese Photography Society of Australia, we are organizing a photo exhibition at Chatswood Chinese Cultural Centre between 28th Nov and 7 Dec 2009. This photo exhibition will exhibit in excess of 250pcs of 40cm x 50cm colour or monochrome photos showcasing from more than 30 remarkable photographers. All exhibited photos will be published in a special 150 pages anniversary album. The album will be distributed to all members, various photographic societies worldwide and also business communities.

For more information visit their web site here.

 
 
On Monday 30th November the club is visiting the Epping to Chatswood rail link. Members and visitors are to meet on Epping Station at 6:30 pm to visit and photograph the stations on the line with a pause for coffee at Chatswood. Come and enjoy an interesting night and learning more about photography and your camera from one of our experienced members. Cost FREE apart from a train ticket and coffee.

See you there
 
 
Northside Creatve Phootography is hosting the National Creative Photography Competition 2009 and have invited members of the Pennant Hills Photographic Club and other clubs to submit suitable "Creative" work. First prise is $300. If you would like more details just vist their webpage here.
 
 
 The Fair runs from 10am to 5pm on saturday 24th october at Tobruk Sheep Station: 5050 Old Northern Road, Maroota (about 30mins from here). Small charge involved and group bookings for lunch etc (Premium Package) available. Full details on the attached flyer here.

Antique engines on display, Skilled timber cutters carving timber with chainsaws, Craft stalls, Shearing demonstrations, Sheep muster, A trick horse and donkey show, Working dog displays, Live music and entertainment, Billy Tea and damper, Wine tasting, Swagmen, Delicious food and beverages. 

Feed and handle the baby animals at the farmyard nursery, Donkey, horse and pony rides, Stockmen on horseback, Whip cracking, Charity fundraising, And much, much more


 
 
 
Come and see the thirteenth annual Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2009 from 29 October - 15 November on the spectacular Bondi - Tamarama coastal walk transformed with over 100 sculptures by artists from across the world.