Our Objective

To promote underwater photography, provide opportunities for divers to nurture photography skills, and increase marine environmental appreciation to all through this medium.’ 

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Origins

In January 2010, a small group of divers with an avid passion for underwater photography began meeting regularly to share their images, in-camera and photo editing skills. 
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.

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Tri-Club Shoot out – save the dates

Tri-Club Shoot out – save the dates

Just a  quick heads up for your calendar.

Dates: Fri 19 March – Sunday 11.59 28 March (your local time) Yup 9 days 😊

Our Snappers local shootout (straight out of Camera) will coincide. I suggest you shoot both raw and JPEG

More details to follow, looking good.

Ian

by Ian Marriner, February 11, 2021

March 2021 Shootout rules

March 2021 Shootout – a little bit different this year.

Snappers Club category is a shootout at one of the dives sites in Nelson Bay.

  • The photos must have been taken between 20th March – 28th March (inclusive)
  • Your two monthly photo entries are still due by midnight Sun March 28th
  • The photos must be straight out of camera (except that you will still need to resize them to My Photo Club requirements.) No cropping, no post production is allowed.

by Kate Tinson, February 10, 2021

Results for competitions in January – Natural Light

There were 5 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in January – Natural Light

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Under the Bridge
Kate Tinson – 1st Place
Natural Light

Blindside
Kate Tinson – 2nd Place
Natural Light

Watching you
Ashley Smith – 3rd Place
Natural Light

Raja Ampat Wagmab Island Clownfish
Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended
Natural Light

Wreck
Trevor Howard – Highly Commended
Natural Light

by Ian Marriner, February 10, 2021

Snappers ZOOM meeting Febuary 2021 – NB change of time 6:30PM

Ian Marriner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. – NB change of time 6:30PM

A couple of apologies, sorry for the late notice, some family issues that took my time and attention during the last week. Also change of time 6:30PM, back 30 mins so I can get home to gain internet access all OK. Agenda coming out to committee on Tuesday, it will be a bit fluid.

CHANGE OF TIME 6:30PM

Hope to see you all there, Ian

Topic: Snappers UPG Inc

Time: Feb 9, 2021 06:30 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

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by Ian Marriner, February 8, 2021

Reminder – comp results December 2020

The results for December 2020 competition have now been finalised and published.

Please have a look at all the comments made by our judge Beau Pilgrim, some really helpful and informative feedback.

CLOSING SOON – JANUARY 2021 – NATURAL LIGHT –  only a week and a bit to go .. don’t miss out, get you entries in ASAP – close midnight Sunday 31st

Ian

by Ian Marriner, January 21, 2021

Results for competitions in December – Open

There were 5 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in December – Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Bubble Shell on Sponge
Ian Marriner – 1st Place
Open

Starry eyes
Matt Dowse – 2nd Place
Open

Young Moray
William Wright – 3rd Place
Open

Blue Line Occy on Kelp
Ian Marriner – Highly Commended
Open

Pinnacle cuttlefish
Matt Dowse – Highly Commended
Open

by Ian Marriner, January 21, 2021

MEDIA ALERT

MEDIA ALERT:-The beaches from Nelson Bay marina to Fly Point have been closed due to a sewage leak and the community is advised to avoid swimming in the area.During excavation works this morning at Teramby Road, Nelson Bay a sewage main was damaged and began leaking into the harbour.The leak is currently contained within the harbour and Hunter Water are working to repair the sewage main. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), SafeWork NSW and Fire & Rescue NSW have also been notified.The beaches from Nelson Bay marina to Fly Point, including the marina and SPLASH Waterpark have been closed for the day as a precaution.ENDSMedia contact:Ashleigh McIntyre, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator, Port Stephens Council 4988 0436 | 0428 867 043Paige Sellers, Public Relations & Marketing Officer, Port Stephens Council 4988 0509 | 0417 803 833

by Trevor Cotterill, January 11, 2021

Christmas and New Year

On behalf of myself and the committee we would like to wish you and your families a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.

2020 has presented a number of new challenges. Catching up with family/friends and  time to spread kindness and compassion will be a bit of a respite from the many challenges and some disappointments as COVID restrictions limit activities.

Please take care of your selves and others.

Catch you in the New Year, hopefully we will have some nice conditions to bring in 2021.

(PSSSSS ……. The mermaids tell me there are lots of new and exciting photo opportunities in 2021)

Ian

by Ian Marriner, December 23, 2020

December Competition – Closing soon

 A quick reminder that the December Open Competition closes this Sun, 27th Dec 2020, 11:58 PM.

Some entries are in, it would be great to see more. Don’t miss out in the rush towards Christmas.

Start thinking about January – NATURAL Light.

Ian

by Ian Marriner, December 23, 2020

December Meetings – Notes

December Meetings – Notes

Nice to see a good turn out at Bar Beach last night – hardy souls indeed. A good time was had by all who put up with the strong and brisk easterly wind that eventually led to us all seeking somewhere warmer with a bit of an early close.

  1. Judging November Animal Behaviour – judged by Tim Hochgrebe
  2. Other Competitions
    1.  Lake Macquarie successes – congratulations all
    1. Hunter Photographic Prize – Closes 21 January 2021 – see MPC post
  3. Fly Point update – Ian Marriner – take care and be extra safe – changes are coming 😊
  4. Next Club competitions
  5. December– OPEN – judged by Beau Pilgrim – closing date Sun, 27th Dec 2020, 11:58 PM
  6. Think about January – Natural Light – judged David Hansell– Wangi Club

Dive safe

Ian

by Ian Marriner, December 9, 2020