By David Male - 10th August, 2014 filed in Shoot Reports
Well may we call this outing an opportunity to take ‘good’ pics, but
trying to capture images of a keeping standard proved to be quite a
challenge! Taking shots indoors under artificial (and relatively low
level) light, through a scratched plastic screen, onto a white
reflective surface, of fast moving ice hockey players moving in erratic,
unpredictable directions from up to 60m away was something new to me.
This was compounded by a total ignorance of any rules regarding the
sport which, in turn, removed the ability to anticipate any upcoming
strategies or moves by the players.
Well, after a bit of trial and error, I sorted out the technical bits on
the camera that enabled me to potentially capture the players (ISO
2000, F2.8, 1/1250th sec, 70-200mm lens, AI servo mode, high speed
continuous mode). However framing good shots was still a problem.
So I decided to ‘think dirty’ - I tried to figure out which was the the
weaker goalie and then position myself at their end on the assumption
that sooner or later the opposition would give them a hard time. And,
within reason, it worked and the poor goalies got a pounding! I don’t
know how there are not more injuries, despite all the padding the
players wear. Those goalies must have double jointed knees! And I’m not
too sure about having equal opportunity for both sexes as the girls
sure gave the guys a hard time in the hoppo bumpbo stakes!
My personal track record was an unenviable 770 shots taken over a 3+
hour session, mostly taken in continuous shooting mode, for a return of
nominally 1% of keepers! Probably one of my worst returns ever!!! I
think I will have to go back again and use my new found knowledge to
advantage and try to improve.
Thanks to Cathy and the committee for organising the day out, lots of
fun, good company (a nominal attendance of 15-20 members) and some more
photography lessons learned.
By Phil Taylor - 30th June, 2014 filed in Shoot Reports
On the back of a talk by member Tania Chalmers at our last meeting Phil joined Tania this weekend to shoot some of the action at Melbourne Icehouse. His notes, which build on Tania's advice, and photos appear in this article. I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say Phil has done and awesome job, especially given it was his first time out.
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By James Troi - 15th June, 2014 filed in Shoot Reports
Today was all about making a time lapse for the "Witness King Tides" for the Hobsons Bay Council. The aim of the project, which is going worldwide, is about bearing witness and creating a visual record of the rising seas.
In using the king tide photos as an allegory for these rising seas there is a hope to bring home the message of global warming and the loss of habitat that will come with it. For Altona's Polynesian community it is also an acknowledgement of the land that will be lost through climate change in the Polynesian region, where it is feared entire islands will be lost in the coming years.
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By James Troi - 13th June, 2014 filed in Competition Results
As is becoming quite the regular thing, we made it hard for the judge this week with all our grand images. Lin, our judge, was open with his commentary and very complimentary of the quality of our work as a club. Keep up the good work guys.
I love seeing your images improve with every competition.
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By James Troi - 27th May, 2014 filed in Meeting Notes
Robert Groom and Digital Asset Management, Port Campbell Accommodation, King Tides Project, Camberwell Entries and details of the Paper Bag Challenge to be found in this meeting notes update.
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By James Troi - 15th May, 2014 filed in Meeting Notes
On Tuesday night we had a great of lighting and laughter. Thanks to all the members who came along. And big thanks to the members who shared their knowledge and their gear to show us all how to do what we do.
I look forward to seeing some great portraits in the future from our members.
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By Andrea Sparks - 7th April, 2014 filed in Shoot Reports
Saturday 5th April, 15 members braved the forecast of wet conditions and headed to Ballarat for the day. Luckily the weather defied forecasts and stayed dry, we had a wonderful sunny day out and about Ballarat and its surrounds.
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By James Troi - 1st April, 2014 filed in Member Updates
Today is the official start of Art In Public Places in Hobsons Bay. Like the years prior Williamstown Camera Club have set up a showing at the Victoria Inn in Williamstown with 28 photos on display.
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By James Troi - 26th March, 2014 filed in Member Updates
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014, Hobsons Bay Council held the official launch of Art In Public at Scienceworks in Spotswood. Our club was invited to be the official photographer for the event.
There was a string quartet playing in the planetarium entrance, welcoming the guests. The guests then made their way down the to the pumping station where the night's events were held.
Speeches were made by the Mayor, Councillor Sandra Wilson, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Colleen Gates. There was also a body percussion performance by Grace Vanilau, and a showing of the Projector Bike.
It seems the night was over as soon as it began. Graeme Brown, Cathy Buchanan, Trevor Davis, Lisa Sandy, Andrea Sparks and I brought our cameras along and captured the event in its entirety. The gallery below shows a small selection of these photos.
By James Troi - 6th March, 2014 filed in Shoot Reports
On the weekend of the 1st & 2nd of March, 2014, Australia saw 100 years of aviation history in all its glory at the Point Cook RAAF Base's 100th Anniversary Air Show.
The air field at Point Cook has the distinction of being the first base of operations for Australia's Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and is, by all reports, the oldest continuing air strip.
Now largely a training base the air base still sees plenty of flights in and out. You'll often find plane enthusiasts at the Point Cook Coastal Park watching the smaller planes take off on their training runs. But none quite as impressive as those on display during the weekend's air show.
Williamstown Camera Club Members, David Male and Phil Taylor, went along to capture the action. This being David's first time photographing planes at speeds up to mach 1, it would seem he thoroughly enjoyed the experience and shares with us some amazing photos from the day.
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