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APS National Exhibition – Digital Competition

Details of the 2019 APS National Exhibition – Digital Competition

by Susan Hansell, October 1, 2019

F/Stop Newsletter October 2019

by Susan Hansell, October 1, 2019

Newcastle Exhibition of Photography

The 38th Newcastle National Exhibition of Photography is jointly presented by the Newcastle Show and the Newcastle Photographic Society.

This is a prints only national competition, approved by the Australian Photographic Society accreditation.

Entries are made via the following address: https://newcastlenational.myphotoclub.com.au/

Entries close on 25 November 2019 and the exhibition dates are 06, 07 & 08 March 2020 at the Newcastle Show.

Please direct inquiries to philwhiteman@gmail.com or rob.oyston@internode.on.net

by Susan Hansell, September 29, 2019

Tutorial Night Program Monday 23rd September

1.Vertical Panoramas presented by Ian English

2. Creating Digital Art with Topaz Studio 2 by Colleen Price

by Colleen Price, September 21, 2019

FREE INTERNATIONAL PHOTO WITH PSA RECOGNITION

The following link will take you to a free International photo comp. that has full PSA recognition for those wishing to obtain honours. Three sections Colour, Mono and Travel. The comp. does close on the 23rd of September, short notice, but I have just found out for myself. http://www.rafflesphotoawards.com

by Dianne English, September 14, 2019

Notes from Mick Lynch

Hi All, what a great comp night we had on Monday night with Mick’s very helpful and informative judging.

Mick has been kind enough to send through his notes that he explained to us at the beginning of the night. I have put these notes below. I’m sure we’ll all find them very helpful when we’re trying to work out how best to present our images for judging.

Cheers,
Sue Winsley

The role of a judge is to critique and from an opinion on each image, pass on a comment that may assist in improvement of that image (if required),based on their experience as a photographer and also a photographic judge.
·      **Photography is an art form and is therefore subjective.**
·      **Influenced by personal feelings, tastes & self-opinions.**
**THAT’S HOW PEOPLE JUDGE PHOTOS.**

**LIGHTING:YOU MUST HAVE A BASIC UNDERSTANDING HOW SENSITIVE LIGHT TO FILM.**
•      Photography is all about capturing **LIGHT**through **EXPOSURE.**
•      The way an image gets read is affected by degrees of light.
Is it well controlled? Does it show off the subject well? Could it work better?

**TECHNIQUE: IS THE QUALITY OF THE IMAGE AS IT IS PRESENTED FOR VIEWING**
•      Sharpness & Detail, ISO/Grain, Brightness & Contrast?
•      If you need an image to be sharp it must be macro.
•      Highlights & Shadows with no hot spots. (Under expose ½ a stop as a rule of thumb)
•      If the image is digitally manipulated, has the manipulation altered composition?
•      Has manipulation work for the image? Does it make the image look fake?

**COMPOSITION & IMPACT**
**COMPOSITION:**Is bringing all the visual elements together to express the purpose of that image.
**IMPACT:**Is the emotion one gets upon viewing an image for the first time so that the viewer understands your intension?
•      Where is the eye lead ~ focal point? (The point of interest must be sharp and in focus)
•      Is the main centre of interest well placed in the frame?
•      Is the image pleasing to the eye?  Skilful and Dynamic?
•      Does the composition make effective use of leading lines and negative space?
•      Is the image balanced? Are there any distracting elements in the image?

**SUBJECT MATTER, STORY TELLING, MOOD & ARTISTIC APPROACH:**
Story Telling refers to the image’s ability to evoke emotion & imagination and presenting that image to express your vision.
•      Does the image effectively tell a story?
•      Does the image have emotion, mood, feeling, creativity of the subject matter?
•      Does the image show an original approach & impact of the subject?
•      Are the colours, patterns and tones effective, with interesting textures?
•      The use of camera angle for artistic effect.
**Note**: **AT SOME UNKNOWN POINT, A PHOTO CAN BE FOREVER A PIECE OF TIMELESS FINE ART.**

**PRINTING**
It’s the print that you truly builds your reputation as a photographer.
When you present your image, you want your print to look photographic, a fine piece of art when you hold, feel and show it, it’s your artistic intent.
It’s the print that defines you as a photographer.
•      Is the print processed to show natural colour, tones and textures, with no distracting marks?
•      Is the image properly mounted to complement the presentation of the image?

by Sue Winsley, September 11, 2019

Results for competitions in September – Prints

There were 27 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in September – Prints

Uplit Else Seligmann – Merit-Judges-Choice A Grade Open Colour Large Print	Abandoned David Hansell – Merit-Judges-Choice A Grade Open Mono Large Print
DeHavilland racer. John Frost – Merit-Judges-Choice A Grade SetSubject Large Print	remains of the past Jan Whittles – Merit-Judges-Choice B Grade Open Colour Large Print
early snow Jan Whittles – Merit-Judges-Choice B Grade Open Mono Large Print	steaming Dale Golby – Merit-Judges-Choice B Grade SetSubject Large Print
Kingston Sunrise Megan Willis – Merit-Judges-Choice Advanced Open Colour Large Print	Controlling the fire David Whyte – Merit-Judges-Choice Advanced Open Mono Large Print
Cockatoo Island Machinery Megan Willis – Merit-Judges-Choice Advanced SetSubject Large Print	kite shadow Andrew Gardyne – Merit A Grade Open Colour Large Print
Selfie Chris Latham – Merit A Grade Open Colour Large Print	Contemplation Ardis Emmerton – Merit A Grade Open Mono Large Print
Jabiru Got His Lunch David Vane – Merit A Grade Open Mono Large Print	Olden Days Ardis Emmerton – Merit A Grade SetSubject Large Print
Marmong jetty Paige Barlow – Merit B Grade Open Colour Large Print	Maria Cottage Paige Barlow – Merit B Grade Open Mono Large Print
Footwork Paige Barlow – Merit B Grade SetSubject Large Print	sawbench Jan Whittles – Merit B Grade SetSubject Large Print
Monik 3 Ian English – Merit Advanced Open Colour Large Print	Crunch Time Michael Martin – Merit Advanced Open Colour Large Print
Seed Pod Study Dianne English – Merit Advanced Open Mono Large Print	Kingston Sea Mist Megan Willis – Merit Advanced Open Mono Large Print
The Crocodile Kid Michael Martin – Merit Advanced Open Mono Large Print	Machinery Long Ago Dianne English – Merit Advanced SetSubject Large Print
When size matters Brad Le Brocque – Merit Advanced SetSubject Large Print	Machinery Cogs Ian English – Merit Advanced SetSubject Large Print
Harvest Time Michael Martin – Merit Advanced SetSubject Large Print

by Sue Winsley, September 9, 2019

Results for competitions in September – Digital

There were 23 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in September – Digital

Cymbidium John Sharples – Merit-Judges-Choice A Grade Open Colour Digital	Fish Feed David Price – Merit-Judges-Choice A Grade Open Mono Digital
Cable Car Powerhouse David Price – Merit-Judges-Choice A Grade SetSubject Digital	Baby Monkey Maxine Reid – Merit-Judges-Choice B Grade Open Colour Digital
Pride & Joy Marie Kildey – Merit-Judges-Choice B Grade Open Mono Digital	Bygone Era Terry Biden – Merit-Judges-Choice B Grade SetSubject Digital
Saturn decending Brad Le Brocque – Merit-Judges-Choice Advanced Open Colour Digital	The fence sitter Brad Le Brocque – Merit-Judges-Choice Advanced Open Mono Digital
Silver Woods lift by night Joshua Latham – Merit-Judges-Choice Advanced SetSubject Digital	Watching The Sunrise Janet Payne – Merit A Grade Open Colour Digital
Pensive Mood Ian Nunn – Merit A Grade Open Colour Digital	Dani Susan Shipway – Merit A Grade Open Mono Digital
Storm over Forster Joy Thomas – Merit A Grade Open Mono Digital	Music Man Joy Thomas – Merit A Grade Open Mono Digital
Spring Is In The Air Marie Kildey – Merit B Grade Open Colour Digital	Parrot Michelle Moore – Merit B Grade Open Colour Digital
The Boys Maxine Reid – Merit B Grade Open Mono Digital	Steam Machine Susan Hansell – Merit B Grade SetSubject Digital
Dandelion Snack Time Colleen Price – Merit Advanced Open Colour Digital	To Lick Your Lips Bettina Damme – Merit Advanced Open Colour Digital
Wet Bar Harbour Colleen Price – Merit Advanced Open Mono Digital	GOLD WATCH 1 of 1 Ross Burgess – Merit Advanced SetSubject Digital
Discarded Machinery Bettina Damme – Merit Advanced SetSubject Digital