5 members from the Landscape special interest group met on the foreshore at Werribee South on Sunday. After a lot of rain the evening was fine and we got some good photos.
News
2024 season of Williamstown Camera Club is now behind us.
This year saw the return of Prints to our pool of competitions.
We thank all of our presenters, judges, fellow committee members, and members at large, who have shared their skills and knowledge with us throughout 2024, we look forward to 2025 and all it will bring for us. Check out our calendar page.
We continue to be grateful to the members who choose to remain part of our club, you are all wonderful people with whom we love spending time.
Our competitions wouldn't be possible without the work of our Competition Steward, Tania Chalmers, who keeps them rolling along like a well-oiled machine. Thank you Tania.
Now on to the awards...
At our recent photography club meeting, Neil Anderson shared his expertise on the why's and how's of creating photo books. These books serve as timeless keepsakes, perfect for preserving cherished memories of adventures, celebrating life's big moments, or offering meaningful gifts during special occasions.
Competition results for our sixth and last round of competition for 2024 - "Negative Space" and Open. Our judge for this competition was Mark Bloothoofd.
Thanks to all members who entered this round of competition.
Several members of WCC enjoyed an outing to the Australian Botanical Gardens in Cranbourne. The day threatened to be a dreary one-it was quite cold and wet when we departed, but by the time 10am rolled around, patches of blue sky were starting to emerge.
Competition results for our fith round of competition for 2024 - "Scapes: Land and Sea" and Open. Our judge for this competition was Rob Clark.
Thanks to all members who entered this round of competition.
The second weekend away for the year saw nine members and their families venture down to Inverloch. Although the number of attendees was lower compared to previous years, those who joined had a wonderful time, thanks to mostly good weather, which did not impact the planned events.
Eleven members plus a couple of friends and family left a very sunny Melbourne to head to the You Yangs Regional Park. As we drew closer to our destination, we could see the low cloud hanging over the You Yangs and that’s the way it stayed all morning. We met at the Turntable car park before heading out to explore the area.
Competition results for our forth round of competition for 2024 - "Red" and Open. Our judge for this competition was Bob Thomas.
Thanks to all members who entered this round of competition.
Competition results for our third round of competition for 2024 - Street Photography and Open. Our judge for this round was Tony Harding.
Thanks to all members who entered this round of competition.
Upcoming
Photo Shoot: Rodeo Geelong
Entertainment for the whole family. Cowkids hour, rides, great food and drinks, as you watch the pretty fast horses in the barrel racing, take the chance to get down and dirty with the steer wrestlers and lay your eyes on the fastest woman’s equine sport in the world - in the breakaway roping.
Geelong Racecourse
8th February 2025 3:00 pm
Presentation: Welcome Back BBQ - Entering International Competitions
In addition to our welcome back BBQ, member Monique Whear will give a presentation on the whys and hows of entering competitions beyond our club.
We will also have a demonstration on Matt cutting and Leo Loque will do a short presentation on mounting methods to preserve your images.
Entries due for our first round of competition: Monochrome and Open
Walker Close Community Centre
11th February 2025 6:30 pm