This Month - April A study of a person, ranging from head studies to full length portraits, with or without accessories. Ideally a portrait should show some aspect of the character or personality of the subject. newsletter MAR/APRIL 2023 www.fremantlecameraclub.com Smoko Paul Anderson
1 FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 Contact emails The following email addresses have been set up for FCC business. Secretary: secretary.fremantlecameraclub@gmail.com Treasurer: treasurer.fremantlecameraclub@gmail.com Freographic: editor.fremantlecameraclub@gmail.com Website: web.fremantlecameraclub@gmail.com Digital competition entries: fremantlecameraclub@gmail.com My word the year is getting away on us and nearly the end of April already. Some wonderful images have been coming through in the Competitions so far this year. The aggregated scores are all quite even across the different categories, with some notable figures starting to move quietly up the ladder. Some of our newer members are also staring to show some form, with consistent Awards of Silvers and Golds coming through, well done and hope to see more of your talents coming through. A big thanks to our judges over the past two months, Alan Carter in March, and Glen Moralee in April, who have reinforced some of the important aspects of getting your images to Award level and not just capturing those moments in time that the Judges often refer to as a “Record Shot”. From a personal point of view, I think both judges have provided an excellent critique on the images submitted, but definitely fell short on awarding any of my images the Golds I was expecting. But seriously, let’s get back to their feedback. If I was to highlight the main challenges that the judges have referred to in the past three months, the following come to mind. From providing better separation of (main) subjects, getting the depth of field appropriate for the image, providing an emphasis on lighting especially where it’s needed, cropping out un-needed parts of the image and particularly in having a strong ‘story’. The club meets at 7.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of every month (except January) at the North Fremantle Community Hall: 4 Thompson Road, North Fremantle (Harvest Road end). See the map at the bottom of our home page: www. fremantlecameraclub.com. The first Tuesday is an educational evening and the third Tuesday is competition night. In addition there are social outings organised to improve and share our photography skills. See information in this month’s Freographic and on the website. Guests are always welcome. Become a club member today! Welcome to Freographic March/April 2023 issue President’s Report
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC NEWS 2 Pat Hallaran President During the year we will all be exposed to approx. 60-80 images a month, that no doubt will vary in quality, characteristics, and artistic merit. Aside from the judge’s feedback, you will also have the opportunity to discuss with other club members their views on the images presented and gain insights on the work of others. As well as learning from others, equally we learn that photography is an art and not a science, and therefore there are no universal rights or wrongs. What one judge might love, another equally experienced judge may defiantly not love. Listening to a range of views on our images is an essential step in developing your photography and building confidence in it. For me (and hopefully many others), there are a couple of aspects I think I can improve on, aside from the typical judge’s feedback already mentioned. To move to high level Award status (i.e. Gold and Silver), does the image capture the attention of the viewer (i.e. some WOW factor or significance in the image that they have never seen before); and secondly, does the image provide some visual communication, some emotion or connection that resonates with the viewer. This ultimately is what they refer to as Art Photography. Although I’d have to say there is a caveat on that, and that is: I’d like to think that most images have been captured with a technical quality that is inherent in the craft of the photographer at Camera Club level. Although to Adam Smalley who took out the Open Colour and Mono Awards at the York Photographic Awards for 2023. Congratulations I’d also have to say some of my biggest stuff-ups have turned out to be amazingly special images .. hahah. Before signing off, for this month, big thanks to Marlene on organising the Education night presentations so far, Liz and Chris for the Supper service, and the rest of the committee who do a fab job keeping the club running. It goes without saying that the strength of the club doesn’t come from the individuals but the collective contribution of all of our members, so get involved and you might even find it helps your photography. Finally, congratulations to Adam Smalley who took out the Open Colour and Mono Awards at the York Photographic Awards for 2023. And a big congrats to Helen Rowbottom who took out the People’s Choice Award for March with her ‘Red Footed Booby’ image, and to Paul Anderson, one of our newest members who took out the People’s Choice Award in April with his “Smoko” image. Great to see some beautiful prints coming through in competition, so don’t be afraid to submit one of your images in Print, you might be another Award winner. Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography. George Eastman Winner Open Colour Sponsored by Fitzgerald Photo “Vintage Golfer” Winner Monochrome Sponsored by Camera House Midland “Pick Up Sticks”
FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 EDUCATION REPORT - APRIL 3 Education Report A vast and varied career as an editorial photographer. We heard of the many people and places he has photographed, along with their stories. Following Steve Fossett in his balloon, on his first solo navigation and the difficulty of capturing those moments. Photographing major events, athletes, celebrities, politicians and capturing moments in our history. How to interact with your subject, getting them to relax for a photo shoot. The way to take an image whilst trying to show their story. Having his images cut down from what he took to suit a newspaper spread. An interesting presenter, with so many stories and experiences. Follow Trevor on: https://trevorcollens.photoshelter. com/index Trevor Collens was our presenter for the club’s Education night. Marlene Bishop Education Officer APRIL
Beth is an Australian wildflower photographer and with our Still Life competition coming up in June, this might inspire a few images. Her works in photography are shown in books, cards, prints, gift tags and bookmarks. Along with many awards from all over WA, AIPP awards and finalist in many other areas. This night will be an interesting night on wildflower photography so we can be ready for those camera opportunities in Spring. You can follow Beth’s work via these links: https://offpen.com.au https://www.instagram.com/ offpenphotography/ Marlene Bishop Education Officer April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC EDUCATION NIGHT - MAY 4 The next presenter for the club will be Beth Baker. MAY 2ND Education Night
FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 5 Competitions COMPETITIONS
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC COMPETITIONS more info: https://www.a-p-s.org.au/index.php/events/photo-walk-day 6
7 FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 Club Competition Nights March’s Subject: Creative (Using Light) The presentation of a subject in a pictorial and/or pleasing manner in which it is not normally observed by the human eye using light as the main medium. Creativity of an image is a dominant consideration in competition, as exhibited by imaginative content and skill, originality of expression, unusual juxtapositions, and uniqueness of vision. The image should surprise the viewer. . DIGITAL SUBJECT - MARCH Judge: Alan Carter Gold Creature of the Night Helen Rowbottam Gold From Space Shirley Johnson Gold Electric Dream Mary Outh-Aut
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC DIGITAL SUBJECT - MARCH 8 Silver A Hint of Grebes Ben Clark Silver Silver soldering Nadine Henley Silver Sundew Drosera Christine Chester Silver Sunlight on Sea Julie Hillin Silver Spinning Anne Bonser Digital Subject Club Competition Nights March 4
9 FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 DIGITAL OPEN - MARCH Digital Open Club Competition Nights Gold Castle Rock Shirley Johnson Gold Dancing in the Light Christine Chester Silver Catching Bubbles Jan Robinson March Gold Incoming Alison Thorburn
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC DIGITAL OPEN - MARCH 10 Digital Open Club Competition Nights Silver Morning mist Jeff Spickett Silver Anzacs Departed Lawrie Beilin Silver Jaunty baskets Nadine Henley Silver The Two of Us Helen Newnham Silver Moroccan fashion Pat Halloran Silver Maratus flavus and Mossi Ben Clark Silver Visual disturbance Carol Zaugg March
11 FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 PRINT SUBJECT - MARCH Silver Hopeful Arrival Lawrie Beilin Gold Rays of Light Adam Smalley Silver Apple Jeff Spickett Print Subject Club Competition Nights March
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC PRINT OPEN - MARCH 12 Gold The Knight Adam Smalley Gold Witches of dance Pat Halloran Print Open Club Competition Nights March
13 FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 Club Competition Nights April’s Subject: Portrait (Captured At Night) A study of a person, ranging from head studies to full length portraits, with or without accessories. Ideally a portrait should show some aspect of the character or personality of the subject. The subject must be human – sorry animal shots will not be accepted. . DIGITAL SUBJECT - APRIL Judge: Glen Moralee Silver Caitlin Anne Bonser Silver Wedding Day Patrick Halloran Silver Satin and blonde Stuart Bridge Silver Into the dark Ben Clark Gold A Fremantle Gentleman Paul Anderson
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC DIGITAL OPEN - APRIL 14 Gold Sunday strolls Ben Clark Silver Road to Town Matt Landy Silver Anyone for Red Jan Robinson Silver Dance with Me Patrick Halloran Silver Crazy Horse Helen Rowbottam Digital Open Club Competition Nights APRIL Gold What are you looking at Adam Smalley Silver Protea Phil Burrows
15 FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 PRINT SUBJECT - APRIL Gold Smoko Paul Anderson Silver Man of Mystery Alison Thorburn Silver Jules of Night Pat Halloran Print Subject Club Competition Nights April
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC PRINT OPEM - APRIL 16 Gold Wren with stick Bug Adam Smalley Silver White Flag Lake Helen Rowbottam Silver The Bath House Alison Thorburn Print Open Club Competition Nights April
FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 17 RESULTS - MARCH Results Results of Monthly Competition 28 March Digital SUBJECT Gold Creature of the Night Helen Rowbottam Electric Dream Mary Outh-Aut From Space Shirley Johnson Silver A Hint of Grebes Ben Clark Silver soldering Nadine Henley Spinning Anne Bonser Sundew Drosera Christine Chester Sunlight on Sea Julie Hillin Bronze In the Shadows Adam Smalley City Lights Phil Burrows Distortion Helena Kristel Eyes Wide Open Shut Jan Robinson OPEN Gold Castle Rock Shirley Johnson Dancing in the Light Christine Chester Incoming Alison Thorburn Silver Catching Bubbles Jan Robinson Morning mist Jeff Spickett Moroccan fashion Pat Halloran Jaunty baskets Nadine Henley Maratus flavus and Mossi Ben Clark The Two of Us Helen Newnham Visual disturbance Carol Zaugg Anzacs Departed Lawrie Beilin Bronze Little Alleyway Adam Smalley Patterns in the Mud Helen Rowbottam Results Results of Monthly Competition 28 March Print SUBJECT Gold Rays of Light Adam Smalley Silver Apple Jeff Spickett Hopeful Arrival Lawrie Beilin OPEN Gold Witches of dance Pat Halloran The Knight Adam Smalley Silver Walk on Water Lisa Cesari Bronze Sunset Spectiacle Alison Thornburn A Quiet Smoke Jeff Spickett Drifting Stuart Bridge Osprey at Dawn Nadine Henley All Washed Up Lawrie Beilin Red Footed Booby Helen Rowbottam
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC RESULTS - APRIL 18 Results Results of Monthly Competition 18 April Digital SUBJECT Gold A Fremantle Gentleman Paul Anderson Silver Wedding Day Patrick Halloran Caitlin Anne Bonser Satin and blonde Stuart Bridge Into the dark Ben Clark Bronze Bali Cart Driver Phil Burrows Flame Dancer Marlene Bishop A man and his truck Jane Fraser Giorgi Alison Thorburn Young Dancer Christine Chester Young Wati in FOMO Land Mary Outh-Aut Keep right on Lawrie Beilin Part of me Jeff Spickett OPEN Gold What are you looking at Adam Smalley Sunday strolls Ben Clark Silver Protea Phil Burrows Dance with Me Patrick Halloran Anyone for Red Jan Robinson Crazy Horse Helen Rowbottam Road to Town Matt Landy Bronze lioness in tree Nadine Henley Luna Park at Night Helena Kristel Few Weeks to Go Shirley Johnson Can You Escape Marlene Bishop Precious time Jane Fraser Magnolia Julie Hillin Fragile Nature Christine Chester In Splendid Isolation Helen Newnham A quiet smoke Jeff Spickett Commuting now Carol Zaugg The Barn Owl Lisa Cesari Results Results of Monthly Competition 18 April Print SUBJECT Gold Smoko Paul Anderson Silver Man of Mystery Alison Thorburn Jules of Night Pat Halloran Bronze Slow Trading Adam Smalley Memories Jeff Spickett Alma Nadine Henley I wonder If Lawrie Beilin OPEN Gold Wren with stick Bug Adam Smalley Silver The Bath House Alison Thorburn White Flag Lake Helen Rowbottam Bronze The Avenging Sourceress Pat Halloran Old Violin Jeff Spickett Rainy Journey Nadine Henley Runner Michael Lewis
FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 19 LEADERBOARD Leaderboard Scores to April 2023 Scores to April 2023 2023 Competition SUBJECT PRINT Adam Smalley 12 Pat Halloran 9 Lawrie Beilin 8 Alison Thorburn 7 Jeff Spickett 7 Helen Rowbottam 4 Nadine Henley 3 Stuart Bridge 2 SUBJECT DIGITAL Mary Outh-Aut 10 Ben Clark 9 Adam Smalley 8 Jan Robinson 8 Helen Rowbottam 8 Shirley Johnson 7 Christine Chester 7 Stuart Bridge 6 Jane Fraser 6 Marlene Bishop 6 Phil Burrows 6 Nadine Henley 6 Alison Thorburn 6 Pat Halloran 6 Helena Kristel 6 OPEN DIGITAL Adam Smalley 12 Jan Robinson 11 Pat Halloran 11 Christine Chester 10 Ben Clark 10 Helen Rowbottam 8 Carol Zaugg 8 Julie Hillin 8 Shirley Johnson 8 Alison Thorburn 8 Jeff Spickett 8 Nadine Henley 8 Lawrie Beilin 7 Helen Newnham 7 Matt Landy 6 Phil Burrows 6 Marlene Bishop 6 Jane Fraser 6 Helena Kristel 6 OPEN PRINT Adam Smalley 15 Pat Halloran 12 Alison Thorburn 10 Helen Rowbottam 8 Jeff Spickett 7 Lawrie Beilin 6 Stuart Bridge 5 Nadine Henley 4
April 2023 FREOGRAPHIC 2023 SUBJECTS 20 2023 Club Subjects Fremantle Camera Club Competition nights are held the third Tuesday of each month. The subjects for the monthly competitions have been set by the Committee and are as follows: Please pay careful attention to the definitions. JUNE Still Life A man-made arrangement of objects. Flowers - google the Dutch masters. The main idea is to create a good composition and the objects used should be compatible with one another. SEPTEMBER Travel (Mobile Phone) A Photo Travel image expresses the characteristic features or culture of a land as they are found naturally. Close up pictures of people or objects must include features that provide information about the location. JULY Architecture (Shape and Patterns in Colour or Mono) Architecture can be a building or structure of any type, old or modern, exterior or interior. Any part including windows, doors, roofs, stairways, steeples, towers, domes, etc. OCTOBER Open (Caught in the Act) An image showing a featured subject doing something surreptitiously. It may be spontaneous or contrived but will obviously fare better if it looks natural. MAY Mono (Lines & Curves) Lines and curves have a significant compositional role that focuses the viewer’s attention on some part of the image and influences the interpretation of the image. Lines and curves can also add a sense of movement. AUGUST Landscape (Long Exposure - The Grace Munday Landscape Award) Can include any subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements of good design, arrangement or composition, which reflects the personal interpretation of the photographer. Images may be colour or black and white. NOVEMBER Colour (Triptych) A triptych is a presentation made up of three (and only three) distinctly separated photographic images displayed on a common background, that has to be a series that tells a story.
FREOGRAPHIC April 2023 Competition Rules See the club website for the full competition rules and responsibilities. In summary: All financial members of the club are eligible to enter monthly competitions to a maximum of one entry in each of the four competitions (print and digital sections, comprising open and set subject, in either colour or monochrome). All images must be the original photographic work of the member, but may be digitally enhanced. When entering the next competition remember that Gold and Silver award images may not be re-submitted in either digital or print format at another monthly competition. Similarly, images that come very close to resembling a previous Gold or Silver award entry are ineligible for entry in any section. Bronze and other entries may be converted to a higher standard based upon the judge’s comments and only re-submitted in one subsequent competition. Digital Images: Maximum digital image size is 1920(width) x 1080(height) pixels. A different ratio may be applied to the digital image (e.g. square or ‘letterbox’), provided the maximum sizes are not exceeded. There is no limit on resolution. Each digital image must be submitted as a JPEG file (*.jpg) and in sRGB profile and must have the following file title format: Digital Image Title_Open / Subject_Competitor Number.jpg e.g. Snowflakes_Open / Subject_151.jpg. Digital images are to be submitted to the Digital Images Coordinator by emailing them to fremantlecameraclub@gmail. com by 12 noon on the Sunday nine days prior to competition night. Prints: Maximum print size is 40 x 50cms, including matt and backing. There is no minimum size. Maximum thickness of entry is 5mm, including print, matt and backing. Any print that does not fit within these maximum sizes may not be accepted for competition. Prints may be produced either commercially (i.e. a printing service) or by the member. Print entries must be properly secured to an appropriate backing of either cardboard or foam core. Members must not submit prints that may potentially damage other entries when packed or during transport. Each print must be labelled with the following format: Image Title; Open / Subject; and Competitor Name and number (ie not just number) e.g. Raindrops; Open / Subject; John Smith 203, on the reverse side of the print in the top left hand corner of the mount board. This makes it easier to return prints. Prints must be delivered to the Print Competition table at Club meetings no later than 7:15pm. The prints are to be placed facedown in the relevant competition area ie Subject or Open. Points will be allocated in the monthly competition on the following basis: a. Gold 5 points; b. Silver 3 points; c. Bronze 2 points; and d. Non-winning entry 1 point 21 RULES
Pat Halloran President and Competition Director Committee Members SPONSORS The club’s annual competition prizes are generously sponsored by the following companies. Please show them your support by visiting them when you’re next looking for equipment or advice. Marlene Bishop Education Officer Adam Smalley Freographic Editor / Communications Stuart Bridge Treasurer Matt Landy Secretary Dave Lester Committee Member Jane Fraser Committee Member Camera Electronic 230 Stirling St, Perth WA 6000 Phone:(08) 9328 4405 www.cameraelectronic.com.au Team Digital 268 Lord Street, Perth WA 6000 Ph: (08) 9328 3377 www.teamdigital.com.au Images Frames Signs m: 0480 112 179 p: Shop 6, 676 Beeliar Drive, Success, WA, 6164 w: www.imagesframessigns.com.au e: info@imagesframessigns.com.au Fitzgerald Photo Imaging 350 Fitzgerald St, North Perth WA 6006 Phone: (08) 9328 3778 www.fitzgeraldphoto.com.au Fremantle Camera Club 2022
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