Monthly Archives: July 2012

Trenna Packer Nature Competition Results

28 Saturday Jul 2012

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This year, for the first time I am aware off, the Kapiti Coast Photographic Society entered the annual Trenna Packer Nature competition.

The results are now out, with the first three places being taken by the Nature Photographic Society, the Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club, and the Greymouth Photography Club. Check out their sets.

We were aware that our entry probably had too many birds, and needed to be more diverse. But I think it was a good effort for a first try, with some excellent images (see below).  Thanks to all who submitted images to be considered, and to Carol for helping with the selection. Onwards and upwards for another KCPS entry next year!

Platalea Regia – (c) Carol Molineux

Hygrophorus sp – (c) Carol Molineux

Morus Serrator with Nest Material – (c) Neil Gordon

Kotare (Halcyon Sancta) with crab – (c) Gavin Klee

Wind formed patterns on sand dune – (c) Hugh Scott

Kahu (Harrier Hawk) – (c) Gavin Klee

Dominion Post Worldpress Photo Competition

27 Friday Jul 2012

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In association with the World Press Photo Exhibition 2012 in Wellington from now until 29 August, the Dominion Post has an exhibition called “Wide Angle: Celebrating a decade of The Dominion Post” that provides a retrospective on the occasion of the newspaper’s 10-year anniversary.

The Dominion Post also ran a competition for readers’ photos and announced the results on 23 July. Besides the winner, fifteen photographers had their images highly commended. One of those was KCPS member Johanna Goudsblom, with her image “Cormorant Fisherman, Li River, China”. Well done, Jo!

“Cormorant Fisherman, Li River, China” – (c)Johanna Goudsblom

International Film Festival and World Press Photo in Wellington

25 Wednesday Jul 2012

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The NZ International Film Festival is on in Wellington from 27 July to 12 August 2012.

Colin has alerted us to some photography oriented movies that may interest KCPS members – in particular:

Chasing Ice – “Science and art confront awesome nature in this stunning giant screen account of National Geographic photographer James Balog’s painstaking (and dangerous) Extreme Ice Survey project. Capturing time-lapse photographs of numerous glaciers over several years, Balog assembles all the evidence anyone should ever need of the radical worldwide impact of climate change. — BG”

as well as Bert Stern, Original Madman, ¡Vivan las Antipodas! and Journal de France.

And of course the annual World Press Photo Exhibition 2012 will also be on in Wellington, from 26 July to 29 August 2012 – always worth viewing.

Frank Hinchcliff Result 2012

24 Tuesday Jul 2012

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John Boyd was once again kind enough to judge our annual Frank Hinchcliff competition.  This competition and trophy is in honour of one of the founders and first President of the Waikanae Camera Club, the forerunner to our Kapiti Coast Photographic Society. The July 2009 KCPS newsletter included an article on Frank Hinchcliff written by Hugh Scott, which is now available as a one-pager and well worth a read.

Last night, with an audience of some 30 people, including three of our newest members, John provided his usual helpful and wise comments on the 25 entries.

And the winner was … “Shadow Me”, by Shona Jaray.  Well done, Shona.  Here’s John presenting the trophy to Shona, and the image itself.

John presenting the Frank Hinchcliff Trophy to Shona

“Shadow Me” (c) Shona Jaray

The joint runners up were “Ancient but Current” by Bernie Fraser, and “Matterhorn” by Neil Gordon.

“Ancient but Current” (c) Bernie Fraser

“Matterhorn” (c) Neil Gordon

Laurie Thomas and North Shore Success

17 Tuesday Jul 2012

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Congratulations to KCPS members Shona Jaray, Hugh Scott, Michael Martin, Peter Beddek, and Neil Gordon, who have done well in two recent New Zealand national photography salons.

Peter, Michael and Neil had images accepted for the Laurie Thomas New Zealand Landscape Salon (Shona Jaray was one of the three selectors). There were 131 photographers who submitted 516 images, of which 143 were accepted.

Shona, Hugh and Neil had images accepted for the North Shore Salon of Photography, with Shona and Neil receiving higher awards.

Laurie Thomas

The following images from Peter, Michael and Neil were accepted for the Laurie Thomas Landscape Salon:

“Tree” (c) Peter Beddek, Accepted, Laurie Thomas

“Otago Harbour” (c) Michael Martin – Accepted, Laurie Thomas

“Bendigo Morning” (c) Neil Gordon – Accepted, Laurie Thomas

“Cape Foulwind Dawn” (c) Neil Gordon, Accepted, Laurie Thomas

“Morning near Lake Mapourika” (c) Neil Gordon, Accepted, Laurie Thomas

North Shore Salon

The following images were accepted for the North Shore Salon, with Shona receiving an Honours and a Highly Commended, Neil receiving a Highly Commended and an Acceptance, and Hugh Scott two Acceptances.

Coalpit Dam (c) Shona Jaray – Honours, North Shore Prints Open Colour

“Sun Setting on the Hawkduns” (c) Shona Jaray – Highly Commended, North Shore Digital Open Colour

“Munted” (c) Neil Gordon – Highly Commended, North Shore Digital Abstract

“Navigation” (c) Neil Gordon – Accepted, North Shore Digital Open Colour

“Strolling to Hardwick Hall” (c) Hugh Scott – Accepted, North Shore Digital Open Colour

“From a Fantasy Forest” (c) Hugh Scott, Accepted, North Shore Digital Abstract

What A Great KCPS Open Day

15 Sunday Jul 2012

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Wow. The weather may have been a bit miserable outside, but the atmosphere was warm and friendly inside.  People started arriving right on noon and kept coming. We had around fifty visitors during the afternoon, who all had the chance to meet some of our members, see and hear what we do, and get some advice on photography.

As a result, we already have five new members signed up, and I expect there will be more to come.  Welcome!

A big thank you to all those involved in organizing the event, and helping out on the day.  At the risk of missing someone out (sorry if I did – there were so many!) this includes Ian, Sandra, Karyn, Hugh, Debbie, Stu, Brian, Carol M, Carol S, Colin, Michelle, Rex, Scott, Marshall, Peter E, Peter B, Katie, Helen and Rod, as well as those others who submitted prints for the print display.

We’re also very grateful to Beach FM, the Kapiti News and Kapiti Observer for their part in promoting this successful, local community event. I think it would be well worth repeating, perhaps on an annual basis.

Simon Woolf Lighting Presentation 9 July

07 Saturday Jul 2012

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Simon Woolf in typically dynamic form

We have another treat in store at our regular KCPS meeting on Monday 9 July, with Simon Woolf giving a presentation on lighting.  He’s an excellent photographer and teacher, so this will be well worthwhile attending.

Entries are also due that night for the Frank Hinchcliff Trophy.  You can submit one or two prints, of images captured within the last two years.

At the start of the session we’ll also have a brief presentation of images from the Waikanae Estuary Photoshoot from two weeks ago. Those who took part are welcome to each bring along no more than six images that they want to share, on a thumb drive.

RECENT MEETINGS

The Development Group meeting last Monday went very well. Carol reported:

There were 11 people who attended. Peter Ellis gave a power point presentation of the history of photography and the different processes over the years. These included the Dagurerrotype, Ambrotype and Tintype processes. He illustrated these with personal family photos showing the original and the restored photo he had done. He then restored a scanned damaged photo using layers in photo shop and some of the processes used included cloning ,blurring and increasing the contrast. Hugh Scott then showed his work set up which involved photographing the original photo in RAW using a macro lens. It was a very informative evening.

Six KCPS members went up to the Horowhenua Print Battle in Foxton last Wednesday 4 July. There were around twenty people in total who were split randomly into four teams. We had a really fun evening with lots of banter, and spot quizzes as well as print competitions.  Thanks to Sandy Carter and the rest of the Horowhenua Camera Club for putting on a thoroughly enjoyable night.

KCPS Open Day Sunday 15 July

04 Wednesday Jul 2012

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We’re going to hold our first ever Open Day from noon to 3 pm on Sunday 15 July, to welcome members of the community, and share our passion for photography. Below is a flyer advertising the event. Please contact Hugh Scott if you are able to assist on the day, and do encourage friends and family to come along.