Welcome to Snappers Underwater Photography Inc
Snappers’ Objective
Origins
Interest grew and Snappers’ Underwater Photography Inc was formed in March 2012.
We continue to grow – mentoring, learning and sharing, while having fun.
Who knows what each photographer can achieve with their acquired skills, and the group’s support.
This MyPhotoClub site is being implemented – the main Snappers website is here
Visitors and new members welcome.
by MyPhotoClub Colin, June 22, 2017
September Competition Category – “Temperate” – clarification
September Competition Category – temperate – clarification
Some members wanted some clarity around what this means. I think originally the intent was to focus on more local rather than tropical subjects. Some discussion with the committee decided the following would apply for this category.
Given the broad definition below we may see some lower GBR tropical within this definition.
The Temperate East Marine Region covers Australian waters from the southern boundary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Coral Sea marine park, to Bermagui in southern New South Wales.
I am mindful of the intent and as we are not playing for cattle stations it will be great to see some beautiful images of out temperate waters and marine life.
Safe diving, Ian
by Ian Marriner, September 14, 2020
2021 Four Nations Competition to represent Australia
- FYI – in case you want to enter idividually, Ian
- APS Member Images will be in the running for selection into the 2021 Four Nations Competition to represent Australia!
- https://www.a-p-s.org.au/index.php/exhibition/aps-nat-exhib/digital
by Ian Marriner, September 9, 2020
Dodge and Burn resources
Hi everyone, I just wanted to pass on a couple of resources is that compliment the Dodge and burn tutorial that Roy Killen for us last night. Plenty for on the Web 🙂
Non-Destructive Dodge and Burn in Photoshop
The Best way to Dodge and Burn in Photoshop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMi-d9CX41U&ab_channel=RobinWhalley
by Ian Marriner, September 9, 2020
Results for competitions in August – Open
There were 13 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in August – Open
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Tubbataha Reef Harlequin Sweetlips Trevor Cotterill – 1st Place Digital – Open 
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Mooray Eal Hans Staub – 2nd Place Digital – Open 
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Lets Stick Together Ian Medcalf – 3rd Place Digital – Open 
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Georgonia Hans Staub – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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The Hideout Ian Medcalf – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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Filefish Stealing Sea Slug Eggs Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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Attack Ian Marriner – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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Lippy Kate Tinson – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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Spikey Kate Tinson – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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Kuiters Goby Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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Striped Angler Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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Ball of Fire Ian Marriner – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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Wistful Margo Smith – Highly Commended Digital – Open 
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by Ian Marriner, September 9, 2020
URGENT UPDATE Snappers September Meeting – ZOOM only
URGENT UPDATE Snappers September Meeting – ZOOM only
Hi everyone
I spoke with Souths earlier today and the COVID gathering limit for them is now only 10 people, they were tossing around 2 groups of 10. I thought this is not going to work well for us so I have chosen to go with a ZOOM only option for September meeting, hopefully things will improve for the months ahead. I trust this does not cause too much inconvenience ☹it would be great to catch up f2f2 … but …. ZOOM is a great option. Please see details below, I will be in the ZOOM meeting room by about 1740 if you want to pop in a bit early, just getting files open and making sure it all works OK
Ian
Ian Marriner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Snappers September – ZOOM only Meeting
Time: Sep 8, 2020 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 822 3675 3097
Passcode: vn7bdY
by Ian Marriner, September 7, 2020
Snapper September – Meeting Invitation
Snapper September – Meeting Invitation
Hi everyone
The September meeting will be a bit of an experiment – a hybrid with us Zooming our judge into the meeting at Souths. A large number of the committee indicate a preference for f2f meeting at Souths. It also means our members who are not comfortable f2f will be able to attend as well by Zoom. Our judge has developed a presentation about the August OPEN competition, which should be interesting and a short education session on dodging and burning.
Hans and I will be at Souths early(5:00sih) to attend to the technical requirements, I will bring 2 pair of speakers and my VG webcam/mic that is designed for meeting use, hoping it all goes well, maybe the start of a new way of presenting our meetings. We may be able to use this to attract new members who may be physically remote and unable to attend f2f, worth a try. Patience will be required 😊
See you at Souths or via ZOOM as per below
Ian
Ian Marriner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Snappers September – Hybrid Meeting
Time: Sep 8, 2020 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 822 3675 3097
Passcode: vn7bdY
by Ian Marriner, September 3, 2020
APS 2020 Catalogue
AIPC 2020 Catalogue
Thought you may be interested, some great images and inspiration, Ian
The Australian Interstate Photographic Competition (AIPC) 2020 Catalogue is online, and can be downloaded directly by clicking here.
Thank you to all the entrants, and congratulations to the winners!
by Ian Marriner, August 26, 2020
Ocean Art Safe Under The Sea Winners
Hi everyone
Thought in these COVID times you may enjoy these images, LOTS of inspiration and more.
Enjoy
Ocean Art Safe Under The Sea Winners
Winning Images from a special Ocean Art “Safe Under the Sea” Underwater Photo Contest
https://www.uwphotographyguide.com/ocean-art-safe-under-the-sea-winners
Ocean Art 2020
The full, Ocean Art 2020 competition will be accepting entries in September, 2020! You can expect more prizes, more competition, and more great photos as we search for the top underwater photos of the year. Please check back with us for more information in September. https://www.uwphotographyguide.com/ocean-art
by Ian Marriner, August 25, 2020
Results for competitions in July – Man Made Structures
There were 7 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in July – Man Made Structures
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Life on Rudder collar SS Oresles Edi Payrleitner – 1st Place Digital – Man made Structures 
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swansea pipe Trevor Howard – 2nd Place Digital – Man made Structures 
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Fighter Cover Lyndon Turner – 3rd Place Digital – Man made Structures 
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Plane Down Kate Tinson – Highly Commended Digital – Man made Structures 
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Nosedive Lyndon Turner – Highly Commended Digital – Man made Structures 
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swansea bridge Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Digital – Man made Structures 
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Yenbuba Jetty Ian Medcalf – Highly Commended Digital – Man made Structures 
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by Ian Marriner, August 12, 2020
Snappers – August 2020 – ZOOM
Zoom invitation August 2020
Ian Marriner on behalf of Snappers Committee is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Snappers – August 2020
Time: Aug 11, 2020 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88667438457?pwd=TzNibjFxS2F2c0dqNUtJTERUbkozdz09
Meeting ID: 886 6743 8457
Passcode: 9JRZX5 –
NOTE
Participants will be held in a waiting room
until
the meeting host approves them joining the meeting
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I have spoken with Souths this week and given the current uncertainty with the Covid situation I think it best if our meeting is online for August.
ZOOM has been a great option to connect, if you can connect online it would be great. Have a beer, glass of wine, enjoy with others.
A brief outline of the meeting:
- Welcome
- Social check-in – how are you going?
- Updates : various
- July entries presented – Man Made Structures – should be interesting
- Judges’ comments and results
General business
- Next month category, August = OPEN
- Start thinking about September -Temperate Waters
- Close – next meeting 08 September 2020 – Where – TBA Souths if allowed/wanted, ZOOM option available
Resources
Intro to joining a Zoom meeting – 1-minute overview https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
10 Tips to make it a more positive experience:
Think of a Zoom Meeting as a face-to-face meeting and conduct yourself as you would if you were all present in the same room. In addition there are some additional useful tips below to observe to help ensure the meeting goes smoothly for all involved:
- Join early – up to 5 minutes before the meeting start time – test your audio
- If you haven’t used Zoom before click the link to download Zoom prior to the day of the meeting and familiarise yourself with any features you may need to use on the day – mute/unmute microphone, stop/start video, screenshare etc.
- Have your video on unless you are experiencing connection issues
- Find a quiet space without interruptions / background noise
- Have a plain background – avoid backlight from bright windows
- Have good lighting on your face so you can be seen clearly
- Adjust your camera to be at around eye level if possible – especially take note of the angle of your laptop screen if using the built-in camera.
- Mute your microphone when not talking
- Try to avoid talking over / at the same time as other participants
- Be aware you are on camera and try to avoid doing other tasks, checking emails, looking at your phone etc. Be aware of what’s happening in your background to avoid embarrassing moments
by Ian Marriner, August 5, 2020
