APS LIVE 2021 – A Full day with Amazing Photographers! ONLINE event

APS LIVE 2021 – A Full day with Amazing Photographers! ONLINE event

I thought some members would find this interesting.

You’re Invited!
Sunday 4th July
8.30AM Brisbane time

APS LIVE 2021 Presents Exclusive presentations by expert photographers!
This online event is on Sunday, the 4th July 2021 starting at 8.30am.
The talks have been scheduled with breaks in between including a lunch break. The event will not be recorded.

APS is a not-for-profit organisation, thus the cost of registration for this amazing Full day is only $35 for non APS members and $30 to APS members. This is fantastic value even if you’re only able to attend a couple of the presentations!

https://www.a-p-s.org.au/index.php/live

by Ian Marriner, June 28, 2021

Results for competitions in Monochrome

There were 10 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Sand anemone Edi Payrleitner – 1st Place Monochrome	black coral Trevor Howard – 2nd Place Monochrome
Pancake Nudibranch BW Ian Marriner – 3rd Place Monochrome	Silver Sea Pen at Fly Point Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended Monochrome
Gymnothorax prasinus Moray eel Mono Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended Monochrome	black angler Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Monochrome
Pete and the shark! Matt Dowse – Highly Commended Monochrome	Swimming into the Unknown William Wright – Highly Commended Monochrome
Hell Diver Maui Mar 12 Peter Davis – Highly Commended Monochrome	Hell Diver Maui Mar 2012 Peter Davis – Highly Commended Monochrome

by Ian Marriner, June 9, 2021

Results for competitions in Monochrome

There were 10 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Sand anemone Edi Payrleitner – 1st Place Monochrome	black coral Trevor Howard – 2nd Place Monochrome
Pancake Nudibranch BW Ian Marriner – 3rd Place Monochrome	Silver Sea Pen at Fly Point Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended Monochrome
Gymnothorax prasinus Moray eel Mono Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended Monochrome	black angler Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Monochrome
Pete and the shark! Matt Dowse – Highly Commended Monochrome	Swimming into the Unknown William Wright – Highly Commended Monochrome
Hell Diver Maui Mar 12 Peter Davis – Highly Commended Monochrome	Hell Diver Maui Mar 2012 Peter Davis – Highly Commended Monochrome

by Ian Marriner, June 9, 2021

Snappers June Monthly Meeting

Topic: Snappers June 2021 Monthly Meeting Time: Jun 15, 2021 06:00 PM

Zoom Link – for those conecting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86948674800?pwd=UDRsT3J2bEtsOFJHSWhDcWErQnRFUT09

General topics for this meeting session

1. F2F venue at 368 KING STREET NEWCASTLE  and simulcast ZOOM meeting
2. Judging – Welcome Ian and Di English
3. 2021 meetings – options
   1. New venue and Zoom meeting – Tuesdays
   1. Social outing – various options
4. Other Competitions
   1. Maitland Digital Closes 28 June
   1. Sutherland Shire National Exhibition of Photography (SSNEP) open on 7th June
5. Learning and Development
6. General Business
7. Think about JUNE  – OPEN – judges TBA
8. Next Meeting –– 13 July 2021

by Ian Marriner, June 3, 2021

Black and White Underwater Photography

Black and White Underwater Photography

I thought these may provide some inspiration and guidance for this months MONO com

http://www.divephotoguide.com/underwater-photography-techniques/article/underwater-photographer-s-guide-black-white-photography/

https://www.uwphotographyguide.com/converting-black-and-white

https://www.ikelite.com/blogs/advanced-techniques/black-and-white-conversion-for-underwater-photography

https://www.sportdiver.com/keywords/underwater-photography/12-tips-to-black-and-white-photography

by Ian Marriner, May 12, 2021

Results for competitions in April – 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 April – Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Is my Lipstick OK Edi Payrleitner – 1st Place Open	Have you checked in madam Kate Tinson – 2nd Place Open
Twilight stars Emma Turner – 3rd Place Open	Blue Angel Citrus Ridge Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended Open
Sparkles Ian Marriner – Highly Commended Open	Heian Lionfish Matt Dowse – Highly Commended Open

by Ian Marriner, May 12, 2021

Snappers meeting is next Tuesday, 11 May 1800

Our meeting is next Tuesday, 11 May 1800 at 368 KING STREET NEWCASTLE. – upstairs. ( part of Medical Practice that we have the privilege to use 😊) The door downstairs may be locked, if so please give me a call 0437997553.

If you cannot meet personally we can connect via ZOOM

Ian Marriner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Snappers May 2021 Meeting

Time: May 11, 2021 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84337441607?pwd=ekQ5YXJ2NFNKbzBoK2YvaUpSM1R4UT09 – you will go not the waiting room until I give you access to join the meeting.

Meeting ID: 843 3744 1607

Passcode: 410219

General topics for this meeting session

1. New venue at 368 KING STREET NEWCASTLE  and simulcast ZOOM meeting
2. Judging – Welcome Gary Want
3. 2021 meetings – options
   1. New venue and Zoom meeting – Tuesdays
   1. Social outing – various options
4. Tri-Club shoot out – Friday 08 October – Sunday 17 October
5. Other Competitions
   1. Australia Cup – inter-club
   1. Maitland Digital Opens April 01
   1. VIGEX International
6. Learning and Development
7. Guest Speaker – Chris Roberts – In Bygone Dives – www.inbygonedives.com
8. Lightroom Virtual Summit
9. General Business
10. Think about MAY – MONO (Ian and Di English)– JUNE  – OPEN – judges TBA
11. Next Meeting –– 08 June 2021

by Ian Marriner, May 9, 2021

Other Photography Competitions

Other Photography Competitions

You may be interested in some, or, all of these competitions. Please note: some are coordinated through MPC, others use different platforms to upload and manage their competitions. Please ensure you carefully read the rules, image preparation and upload requirements.

The Australian Cup 2021 – Kate, Hans and Ash are coordinating this.

https://apsauscup.myphotoclub.com.au/

MAITLAND INTERNATIONAL SALON OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Opens: 1 April 2021

https://maitlandsalon.myphotoclub.com.au/

VIGEX 3rd International Digital Monochrome, Colour Open, Nature, Creative,5. Photo Travel http://www.vigex.org.au/

Sutherland Shire National Exhibition of Photography (SSNEP) open on 7th June 2021 for accepting entries

www.sutherlandshirenational.com

UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition

https://unworldoceansday.org/photo-competition/

by Ian Marriner, April 14, 2021

Results for competitions in March – Open

There were 9 entries that gained our highest award(s).

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

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Hot Tip Lyndon Turner – 1st Place Shoot out	1 William Wright – 2nd Place Shoot out
Smiling Moray Greeting Halifax Trevor Cotterill – 3rd Place Shoot out	Keepng an eye on you Ian Marriner – Highly Commended Shoot out
Pancake not Pizza Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended Shoot out	Blue Dragon Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Shoot out
Schooling Batfish Trevor Howard – Highly Commended Shoot out	2 William Wright – Highly Commended Shoot out
cephalopod at twilight Margo Smith – Highly Commended Shoot out

by Ian Marriner, April 14, 2021

ZOOM simulcast of our face-to-face meeting in Newcastle

Hi everyone

Ian Marriner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Snappers April 2021 to compliment/simulcast our face-to-face meeting in Newcastle

Time: Apr 13, 2021 06:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Join Zoom Meeting – Meeting ID: 869 2009 1257  Passcode: 482794

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86920091257?pwd=RXNiUzdlbEZDdlk5bGVzZDQxNVlvQT09

This is a trial ZOOM session so be patient with us and the technology, we will try our best to simulcast the meeting so that those who cannot make the f2f meeting can join and participate. New venue and technology so we don’t quite know how it will all come together, fingers crossed, we will do our best on the night but no guarantees 😊

General topics for this meeting session

1. Our meeting at Souths has been replaced by a new venue at 368 KING STREET NEWCASTLE  and simulcast ZOOM meeting
2. THANKS to Deon Viljeon to donate the new venue
3. Judging for March 2021 OPEN -– Welcome Bill Chambers
4. 2021 meetings – options
   1. New venue and Zoom meeting – Tuesdays
   1. Social outing – various options
5. Tri-Club shoot out – March 2021 cancelled – nee to reschedule
6. Other Competitions
   1. Australia Cup – inter-club
   1. Maitland Digital Opens April 01
   1. VIGEX International
7. Learning and Development
   1. Image Sharpness – Ian Marriner
   1. Lightroom Virtual Summit
8. General Business
   1. Membership
9. Think about April – OPEN – MAY – Mono – judges TBA
10. Next Meeting –– 11 May 2021

by Ian Marriner, April 12, 2021