Cable ReleaseMacarthur Photographic Society, INC

October 2020----------Issue 321

October 2020

Next Meeting (Online)Wednesday 14th October 2020Meeting starts at 7.30pm. Competition—Judge, Leanne & John Alessi. Theme: “Panorama Image Stitched”

Next months (November) theme will be ”Astrophotography”

Our October competition night will be Wednesday 14th October at 7.30pm. Our judge will be Leanne & John Alessi.This will be by Zoom Presentation.For details of the Zoom presentation see the email sent out regarding the competition night.

A return to the hall will hopefully be in 2021. The committee will keep you informed.

Our AGM will now be held on Wednesday 28th October by Zoom. See details of positions in this newsletter. David Johnson will be chairing the meeting.

Top Shot 2020 on Wednesday the 9th December will be going ahead, but by Zoom. Our judge for the 2020 Top Shot will be Kylie Lyons.

Photowalks. We will have photowalks on: Wednesday 21st October, run by Christine Maidment. More details on page 3 of this newsletter.Saturday 31st October, in the city. This will be run by Peter Sherlock. More details on page 3 of this newsletter.Emails will be sent out regarding these photowalks.

For November we will have a photowalk run by Brett Atkins.

We need some more people to run photowalks. Any ideas on photo opportunities, and places to go.Please contact our committee.

Club Calendar 2020Date Activity

Wednesday 12th February Competition—Judge, Alan Hitchell. Theme: Long Exposure--Water

Wednesday 26th February Presentation—Brian Bird, “Flash and HDR Photography”

Wednesday 11th March Competition —Judge, Leanne & John Alessi. Theme: Portrait--Flash

Wednesday 25th March Presentation—Meredith Schofield, “Australian TravelPhotography”.

Wednesday 8th April Competition (Online)—Judge, Martin Regan.Theme: HDR--Landscape

Wednesday 22nd April Presentation(Online)—Paul Gordon, “Preparing Imagesfor Judging”

Wednesday 13th May Competition (Online)—Judge, Shayne Cocks.Theme: Low Light Image - Still Life (Candlelit)

Wednesay 27th May Presentation (Online)—Malcolm Fackender, “MacroPhotography at Home”

Wednesday 10th June Competition (Online)—Judge, Denis Cale.Theme: Multiple Exposures

Wednesday 24th June Presentation (Online)—Sandra Dann, “The Art of Seeing”.

Wednesday 8th July Competition—Judge, Mark kelly.Theme; Macro

Wednesday 22th July Presentation-- Member image edit session

Wednesday 12th August Competition—Judge, Russell Field.Theme: “Creative Image--Photoshopped”

Wednesday 26th August Presentation-- Sandra Dann, “An Introduction to AdobePhotoshop”.

Wednesday 9th September Competition—Judge, Peita WardTheme: “Panning”

Wednesday 23rd September Presentation—Glenn Smith, “Bird and Macro”

Wednesday 14th October Competition—Judge, Leanne & John AlessiTheme: “Panorama Image (Stitched)”

Wednesday 28th October AGM (By Zoom)NB: Membership Must Be Paid to Qualify for Voting

Wednesday 11th November Competition—Judge, Meredith SchofieldTheme: “Astrophotography”

Wednesday 25th November Presentation-NB: Entries for 2020 Top Shot closes tonight. Check your

competition rules.

Wednesday 9th December Top Shot-Presentation and Awards night. This will be done by

Zoom. Judge, Kylie Lyons.

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September Photo CompetitionCompetition Secretary’s Report

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September 2020 Competition Judged by Peita Ward

21 members entered a total of 93 images, 10 Distinctions & 22 Credits were awarded as follows:

Projected Images 40 images 5 Distinctions 10 CreditsColour

Projected Images 37 images 3 Distinctions 8 CreditsMonochrome

Themed – Panning 16 images 2 Distinctions 4 Credits

Image Of The Month Eileen Neville’s Projected Monochrome Image “Waves”

Because of the lockdown due to Covid-19 there will be no print competitions until further notice.

R RoseeCompetition Secretary

Eileen’s take on her image. The image was taken at Barangaroo ,Sydney called "Anadara". Designed byArchitect Richard Francis-Jones. I liked the soft Wave look of the buildingthat made it stand out from the others. I took this on a Canon 80D, ISO 640, F.stop F3.5, exp 1/3 sec. while on a nightwalk during Vivid

Photowalks

Date: Wednesday 21st October“Barangaroo Photo Walk”The plan is to meet at Campbelltown railway station to catch the 8.48am train. So meet at the station earlier than that time. Plan on being in the city by 10am. A walk around Barangaroo and finishing up with a lunch if you so wish. This isrun by Christine Maidment.

Date: Saturday 31st October“Harbour Lights' Photo Walk” Join me when I lead a Macarthur Photographic Society Photo Walk around Darling Harbour. Suggested Itinerary The opportunities are;A Sunset shoot from Observatory Hill. (SS 7.22pm) Meet at the Observatory Hill Rotunda before 6.45pm7.45pm Walk back to Cockle Bay via Barangaroo, a fair walk.8.15pm Dinner at any of the restaurants along the waterfront at Cockle Bay. Group booking or find your own (details to come).9.30pm Harbour Lights Reflections Workshop for about an hour then go home.

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We will be focusing on reflections in the water. The local building signs and window lighting reflect well in the inky water at night.You will be shooting with high ISOs (around ISO 1600) and fast shutter speeds, having a portable tripod and tele lens around the 200mm mark would be advantageous. Have a practice on ISO 1600 around your neighbourhood so you get a feel for where your shutter speed should be to stop gentle movement (waves).I will help you identify reflected subjects and suggest ways to set up for your shot.

How the night works.Above is a suggested itinerary.

The alternative is to eat before we shoot then meet at Observatory Park at 6.45pm, shoot Sunset then move back to Cockle Bay for the Workshop 8.15pm, shoot till about 9.00pm then head home from Town Hall Station. We can discuss the details quickly at our competition meeting next Wednesday then I will confirm the arrangements andbook a restaurant if required.

Great chance for beginners to get off Auto and shoot in Manual so research the Exposure Triangle. I urge anyone who wants to learn how to use manual setting on your camera to ask questions and experienced club members will help you with the answers.

Regards

Peter Sherlock

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AGMOur Annual General Meeting is coming up on Wednesday the 28th October, this will be by “Zoom”. We would like all members to consider how they can assist our club to progress.All positions will become vacant at the AGM and any member can elect to run for election in a position of their choice.If you think you may be able to join the Committee please read the “job” descriptions below to see if any position attracts you.

CLUB OBJECTIVESTo promote all levels of photography.To maintain and encourage an active interest in photography amongst all the members within the association.To promote a social relationship amongst the members of the association.

SUMMARY OF DUTIESCommittee Members& Support TeamRole Descriptions

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENTResponsible for the overall workings of the club; coordinating the workings of the committee; managing the club’soverall agenda; chairing committee and club meetings; hosts club regular meetings; club’s FCC delegate; generallypromotes the interests of the club.

SECRETARY / PUBLIC OFFICERThe Secretary is also the club’s Public Officer. The Secretary’s responsibilities include: management and overseeing theclub’s minutes of meetings; send and receive correspondence; maintain the members’ register and attendance records;ensure compliance with statutory requirements (eg. submission of the club’s annual return to the Dept of Fair Trading);and publishing the annual programme.

TREASURERResponsible for managing the club’s accounts, this includes: paying and receiving monies on behalf of the club (issuingand writing receipts and cheques); banking; custody of the club’s cheque book; maintaining a petty cash float and pettycash book.

OFFICE BEARERS

VICE PRESIDENTCarries out the chairing and hosting roles of the President in the event the President is unavailable.

COMPETITION SECRETARYThis role includes: responsibility for the running and administration of the club’s photography competitions (includingthe regular monthly competitions and the annual competitions); organize and contact judges and presenters to confirmtheir attendance at club meetings; maintain competition records; liaise with and supervise the Points Secretary; arrangethe prompt presentation of the various awards that are made; arrange the purchase and inscription of trophies and otherawards; arrange the delivery of image entries to judges in pre-judged competitions; coordinate and manage images ininter-club competitions.

POINTS SECRETARYWorking in conjunction with Competition Secretary, responsibilities include recording and maintaining monthlycompetition results and records; and informing the Competition Secretary of members who achieved awards.

MEMBER LIAISON OFFICERPrimarily responsible for liaising with prospective members, welcoming and introducing visitors to club meetings,ensuring new members are (personally) introduced to other members and made to feel welcome.

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SOCIAL SECRETARYResponsible for organizing and coordinating social events hosted by the club, including the Annual Dinner andclub outings.

CABLE RELEASE EDITORThis role involves the development of the club’s newsletter, The Cable Release, each month. The Editor is responsiblefor producing content for The Cable Release, in accordance with existing written guidelines approved by the committee.The position requires e-mail and internet access. (Familiarity with, or ability to use Microsoft Office Publisher would beadvantageous).

PUBLICITY OFFICERMedia liaison and promotion of the club within the community (eg. local papers etc).

ASSISTANT SECRETARYThis is a major support role for the Secretary. Primary responsibilities include: recording of club business at committeeand general meetings for preparation and typing of the draft minutes of such meetings; liaising and finalising theminutes with the Secretary.

NON-COMMITTEE SUPPORT TEAM(not required to attend committee meetings)

PROVISIONS OFFICERResponsible for the organisation and preparation of supper provisions for club meetings, and working cooperativelywith the Social Secretary to coordinate provisions for club social events.

WEB MASTEROperation and maintenance of the club website, including; uploading of Cable Release issues, updating the online clubcalendar, contact information, images and other relevant information that needs posting. (Access to MAC OS would beadvantageous)

DIGITAL PROJECTIONISTSet-up and operation of projection equipment for digital images during competition meetings and/or presentations.

CLUB PHOTOGRAPHERPhoto documentary of club meetings, and timely presentation of images for use in club promotion (eg. Facebook, CableRelease newsletter, public media, etc).

SOUND TECHNICIANSet-up and operation of sound equipment for club meetings.

LIBRARIANSet-up and pack away our library and record all books or magazines lent out

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