On May 4th, members of the Williamstown Camera Club attended the vibrant Trentham Spudfest in Trentham, Victoria. This unique festival celebrates the region's rich potato farming heritage with a plethora of activities, and the photographers were there to capture every memorable moment.
Welcome
Established in 1965, the Williamstown Camera Club brings together residents of Williamstown, Newport, Altona, Laverton, Footscray, and adjacent suburbs. There are 22 meetings per year in which members can develop their photographic skills, socialise with others interested in photography, and engage in friendly competition with the aim of becoming better photographers.
Meetings
The Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:45pm at
Walker Close Community Centre
180 Millers Road
Altona North, Vic, 3025
See the calendar for meeting dates.
Come along and join us!
Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
Yousuf Karsh
1st - A Grade: Set Print - Bolt Platoon Ready for Inspection Sir © Ian Gofton
2nd - A Grade: Set Print - Ying Yang Cup Saucer © Wade Buchan
1st - B Grade: Set Print - Banksia © Gayle Tout
2nd - B Grade: Set Print - Stands Bags Beads © Tony Buttigieg
3rd - B Grade: Set Print - Ready to Celebrate © Graham Rogers
1st - A Grade: Open Print - Winning © Phil Taylor
2nd - A Grade: Open Print - Material Flow © Wade Buchan
1st - B Grade: Open Print - Au Garde-a-vous © Tracey Noonan
2nd - B Grade: Open Print - Birds Eye View © Cas Bukor
3rd - B Grade: Open Print - Angkor Thom Gate © Carol Gurney
1st - A Grade: Set Digital - Paint Set © Brett Ferguson
2nd - A Grade: Set Digital - Waiting for Clothes to Dry © Wade Buchan
3rd - A Grade: Set Digital - Sharing the Leftovers © Ian Street
HC - A Grade: Set Digital - Distilled Life © Kathryn Hocking
HC - A Grade: Set Digital - Garlic © Monique Whear
1st - B Grade: Set Digital - Early Morning Spring Cleaning © Joseph Meilak
2nd - B Grade: Set Digital - ig-KNIGHT-ed © Tracey Noonan
3rd - B Grade: Set Digital - Coconut & Berries © Alan Coram
HC - B Grade: Set Digital - A Cluter of Tomatoes © Michael Costa
HC - B Grade: Set Digital - At the End of the Day © Phil Faulkner
HC - B Grade: Set Digital - Me Time © Deborah Peart
HC - B Grade: Set Digital - Hamburger with the Lot + Chips (Yum) © Darryl Martin
HC - B Grade: Set Digital - Memories © Deb McDonald
HC - B Grade: Set Digital - The Perfect Choice © Graham Rogers
1st - A Grade: Open Digital - Magnetism © Brett Ferguson
2nd - A Grade: Open Digital - Kicking Whilst Tackled © Wade Buchan
3rd - A Grade: Open Digital - Reflections on the Ahuriri © Allan Williams
HC - A Grade: Open Digital - Antique Car © Neil Anderson
1st - B Grade: Open Digital - You Look Delicious © Joseph Meilak
2nd - B Grade: Open Digital - Summer Nights © Cas Bukor
3rd - B Grade: Open Digital - Desk Top Companion © John Kantar
HC - B Grade: Open Digital - Jummy Pears © Grace Sobania
HC - B Grade: Open Digital - Egret at Williamstown © Matthew Peart
HC - B Grade: Open Digital - A Ghost in Our Apartment © Darryl Martin
HC - B Grade: Open Digital - Dave Hole © Wendy Rowe
HC - B Grade: Open Digital - Perth Cityscape © Tracey Noonan
News
Competition results for our second round of competition for 2024 - Still Life and Open. Our judge for this round was Gary Smith.
Thanks to all members who entered this round of competition.
Our second outing for the year saw 12 members and family attend the Melbourne Zoo.
The photo reviews are back for 2024
Something we started during COVID times when the judge had left us after a judging, photo reviews are us jumping through the competition entries as a club and discussing the images and the judges comments about them.
Competition results for our first round of competition for 2024 - Monochrome and Open. Our judge for this round was Ian Bock.
We welcome the return of prints in this competition and throughout this year. Thank you to all members entering in both formats.
Upcoming
Weekend Away: Bright Victoria
We're always enamoured by the colours of Autumn in Bright. Join us for a weekend away in Victoria's High Country region.
Bright Victoria
10th May 2024 3:00 pm
Presentation: Landscapes and Equestrian by Neil Anderson
As a refresher before our landscape competition (entries due August 13, 2024), Neil will reinforce the principles of good landscape photography.
Following this Neil will present his tips and methodologies when it comes to photography equestrian events in support of our day-trip to the Melbourne 3 Day International Event at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre (on June 10 long weekend).
Entries due for competition 3: "Street Photography" and open
Entries due of Knox Interclub: Subject is monochrome
Walker Close Community Centre
14th May 2024 7:30 pm