Our trip to Phillip Island is coming up this weekend. Think good thoughts for the weather. We're looking forward to a great weekend.
Please note the following programme is subject to change.
News
In this month's VAPS NewBrief.
- Close to securing location for the 2013 Convention at a Melbourne location
- Details of VAPS AGM - October 14, 2012
- Vale: Marcia Wyatt SSAPS SSVAPS - 1924 - 2012
- Information on numerous courses & seminars
- Competition information
- Wodonga Albury Camera Club - Alive and well
Download the VAPS Newsbrief September 2012 as a PDF.
Wow... I couldn't think of another first word to write. Right from the opening slide of Alex Cherney's astrophotography presentation I was in awe. You can see the opening image in this article.
It's pretty amazing to know Alex has only been indulging his interest in Astronomy since 2007 and now describes himself as an amateur astronomer, all the while making some extraordinary astrophotography images of the night sky.
The photo above was taken on the Great Ocean Road at Loch Ard Gorge and amazingly the only artificial light in the image is way off to the right, the faint orange glow of the lights from Warrnambool, the rest of the image is lit with starlight.
On Wednesday 25th July, Karen, Ray and David attended the annual Knox Monochrome Interclub Competition at Boronia. Williamstown Camera Club was one of the 7 invited Clubs to participate. The competition was divided into 4 parts – digital and print, novice and open. Each Club was permitted a maximum of 5 entries per category ie a total of 20 entries per Club. We were well represented by some lovely images from a wide range of makers. Jim Weatherill was the judge.
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Covered in July's VAPS Newsbrief:
- VAPS Annual General Meeting 2012.
- Australian Native Plant Photographic Competition.
- "Life Through the Lens" exhibition featuring the work of members of the Essendon Camera Club 13 July - 26 August 2012.
- "Life in Your Hands: Art from Solastalgia" at the Horsham Regional Art Gallery 1 June - 29 July 2012.
- Warragul Camera Club's 40th National Photographic Exhibition and Anniversary Dinner 13 - 15 July 2012.
- 8th Pakenham National Photographic Exhibition 2012 Calls for entries.
- Guide Dog Tales.
Download the VAPS Newsbrief July 2012 as a PDF.
During last night's meeting, in addition to showing us a beautiful visual presentation, our guest, Sheryle Griffiths, introduced us to Reverse-Lens Macro Photography and Extension Tubes; we were enthralled. It was an excellent precursor to our upcoming macro workshop in August.
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Have you booked for the VAPS 2012 Convention at Ballarat? Bookings have been extended, but must end by May 11, 2012. Attached PDF contains the required registration forms and more information.
Also covered in May's VAPS Newsbrief:
- Farewell to John Anthony Harris. 1930 - 2012.
- End of an era for Leica.
- Skipton Progress Association 7th Annual Photography Show.
- Calling all enthusiasts of Audio Visuals in Victoria.
Download the VAPS Newsbrief May 2012 as a PDF.
Upcoming
Meeting: Light Painting
It was a much-loved event in 2019 so we're giving it another go. Join us at Altona beach at the end of Millers Road and to the right.
This is a workshop exploring the use of light for painting on our cameras. We'll be looking at using manual mode during this workshop.
Bring a tripod, a wide lens: between 20 and 120mm, a headlamp or torch, a remote trigger, or know your timer settings. It will be quite dark and it will be cold, so ensure you rug up for the evening.
Also dark clothing is best as you might help out with the lighting and the darker your clothing the less you are likely to appear in the shot. There will be a few stations on the night so we can spread out.
Altona Beach
25th May 2021 7:45 pm
VAPS Event: VAPS Convention 2021
The VAPS Convention will be held in Wangaratta this year. Visit the VAPS website for more details (when they become available).
Wangaratta, Victoria
4th June 2021 12:00 pm