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
Life on Rudder collar SS Oresles Edi Payrleitner – 1st Place Digital – Man made Structures |
swansea pipe Trevor Howard – 2nd Place Digital – Man made Structures |
Fighter Cover Lyndon Turner – 3rd Place Digital – Man made Structures |
Plane Down Kate Tinson – Highly Commended Digital – Man made Structures |
Nosedive Lyndon Turner – Highly Commended Digital – Man made Structures |
swansea bridge Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Digital – Man made Structures |
Yenbuba Jetty Ian Medcalf – Highly Commended Digital – Man made Structures |
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
Results for competitions in June – Open
There were 6 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in June – Open
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
swansea shallows Trevor Howard – 1st Place Digital – Open |
Half banded seaperch Ian Marriner – 2nd Place Digital – Open |
Blotched Hwakfish on guard Ian Marriner – 3rd Place Digital – Open |
Alien Kate Tinson – Highly Commended Digital – Open |
Wobbegong Shark Chris Latham – Highly Commended Digital – Open |
Goby shrimp house Ashley Smith – Highly Commended Digital – Open |
by Ashley Smith, July 21, 2020
Snappers meeting 14th July
The AGM will be held at SOUTHS CLUB Tuesday night. I have been advised that all executive positions are now vacant. The club requires a new president, secretary and treasurer in order to continue. Please consider nominating for a position.
by Kate Tinson, July 13, 2020
Results for competitions in May – Monochrome
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 May – Monochrome
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
Sitting in Wait Edit Ian Marriner – 1st Place Digital – Monochrome |
Out of Space Edit Ian Marriner – 2nd Place Digital – Monochrome |
Barracudas Hans Staub – 3rd Place Digital – Monochrome |
Batfish Ian Medcalf – Highly Commended Digital – Monochrome |
Giant Cod at Exmouth Pier Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended Digital – Monochrome |
20200425 White eyed eel Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Digital – Monochrome |
Moray William Wright – Highly Commended Digital – Monochrome |
by Kate Tinson, June 10, 2020
Snappers June 2020 Meeting via ZOOM invitation
Ian Marriner on behalf of Snappers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Snappers June 2020 Meeting
Time: Jun 9, 2020 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 895 8773 2841
Password: 6ByvU9
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ZOOM has been a great option to connect, if you can 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 :
- My Photo Club – subscription fees due?
- Other?
- May entries presented – monochrome – should be interesting
- Judges’ comments and results
General business
- Next month category, June = OPEN
- Start thinking about July Man-Made Structures (An existing structure would seem appropriate.)
- Close – next meeting 14 July 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, June 8, 2020