Our second outing of the year saw 12 Members go to Newport Lakes. It was very cloudy which made it challenging but I think we all came away with some good shots.
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Competition results for our first round of competition - "Monochrome" and Open. Our judge for this competition was Tony Harding.
Thanks to all members who provided entries.
Eleven members set out for the Blue Lotus Gardens near Yarra Junction on Sunday the 2nd March on a cool and overcast morning. A coffee together at the cafe overlooking some of the ponds was had before setting out around the gardens.
Six members ventured to Geelong Racecourse on Saturday 8 February for the Geelong Rodeo.
The weather was coolish and plenty of cloud cover, which was good for nice diffused light for photography.
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.
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.
Upcoming
Presentation: Food Photography
We will have a talk from Brett Ferguson on the making of his award-winning image "Magnetism" which recently revived a perfect score in the Australian Photographic Society Australian Interstate Photography Competition (AIPC). You can download the catalogue of images for 2025 on the APS website.
Then onto a presentation about Food Photography and how you can capture food in a deliciously delectable way with simple set ups.
Walker Close Community Centre
14th October 2025 7:30 pm
Judging: "Animals" & Open
Judging of our final round of competition for the year.
Judging nights are also supper nights. Bring along a plate to share.
Entries due for End of Year Awards
Walker Close Community Centre
28th October 2025 7:30 pm