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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Exhibition 2009
We had an extremely succesful year-end exhibition and thanks are due to Natalie & Gordon for their hard work, and to Photo World and the centre management for supporting us.
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
2009: Christmas party
It's been a bit like drawing teeth but, finally, enough people have paid to enable the Christmas party to go ahead.
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Christmas Party: R100 per person
Date: 4 December 2009
Venue: Bhowani Game Lodge - http://www.bhowanigamelodge.co.za .
Directions:
There is a map on the contact page but you basically take the Hammarsdale t/o on the N3 coming from Hillcrest.
You go over the N3 and go about 8km past the Inchanga turnoff and turn right at the Caltex garage. It's the turn off you would take for the Abattoir and Cato ridge airfield. Go for about 5km past airfield, abattoir and so on.
The road turns to dirt a couple of hundred meters past the abbatoir and the game lodge is 800m further on, on the left.
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Christmas Party: R100 per person
Date: 4 December 2009
Venue: Bhowani Game Lodge - http://www.bhowanigamelodge.
Directions:
There is a map on the contact page but you basically take the Hammarsdale t/o on the N3 coming from Hillcrest.
You go over the N3 and go about 8km past the Inchanga turnoff and turn right at the Caltex garage. It's the turn off you would take for the Abattoir and Cato ridge airfield. Go for about 5km past airfield, abattoir and so on.
The road turns to dirt a couple of hundred meters past the abbatoir and the game lodge is 800m further on, on the left.
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December 2009: Meeting
Kim from Fuji has agreed to talk to us and give a demo on their INSTORE PHOTOBOOK, it is an interesting concept and ideal for Christmas presents. Fuji are our co-sponsors for the exhibition so we need as many people to attend as possible.
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There will also be some sort of workshop and viewing of members' pictures at the meeting on 1 December, which is to be held at the Hillcrest Sports Club at 7pm as usual.
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There will also be some sort of workshop and viewing of members' pictures at the meeting on 1 December, which is to be held at the Hillcrest Sports Club at 7pm as usual.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Outing: November 2009
Just as well Gwynne reminded me because I had forgotten about the outing tomorrow. Anyhow, it's still on and you wildlife guys should love it.
It's at the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary located about 4 kms along the road to the Lion Park after you have taken exit 65 on the N3. Details and a map here.
New since I was therelast is a vulture feeding session!!
The feeding will take place just before or after the free flight show at 10h30. So you are advised to be there just before 10 (on the 14th November)to be sure you don't miss anything.
BRING A HAT AND SUNSCREEN because it is in the open. Entrance is R30 each and there is restaurant for a meal afterwards.
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It's at the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary located about 4 kms along the road to the Lion Park after you have taken exit 65 on the N3. Details and a map here.
New since I was therelast is a vulture feeding session!!
The feeding will take place just before or after the free flight show at 10h30. So you are advised to be there just before 10 (on the 14th November)to be sure you don't miss anything.
BRING A HAT AND SUNSCREEN because it is in the open. Entrance is R30 each and there is restaurant for a meal afterwards.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Meeting: November 2009
Please Note: There is no meal before the meeting. Procedings start at 7pm sharp. We will view members' pictures as usual, after the talk.
** Don't forget to bring your money for the Christmas dinner, if you haven't paid already.
** Don't forget to bring prints for the end of year exhibition.
TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER @ 7PM
HILLCREST SPORTS CLUB
YOU ARE INVITED TO LISTEN TO
SEAN WISEDALE - MOUNTAIN OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
...SEAN'S CLIMB OF MT. VINSON, THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN ANTARTICA
Sean Wisedale is the first South African to climb all of the world's seven summits – come and hear how Sean and a team of six set out to climb the most remote mountain on earth. Drama ensues and two turn back even before reaching the continent. An onslaught of bad weather and high winds forces the team leader to return while three of the team push for the top. What makes this life tale so intriguing is that Wisedale as the filmmaker on the expedition loses two cameras to the frost, and is left with only one camera to capture the images – his trusty heavyweight Betacam affectionately known as “Chubby” … The imagery is spectacular, the continent of Antarctica as captivating as ever. A heart-warming story of triumph of the human spirit over adversity and celebration of success”.
Sean's bestseller 'Freeze Frame', the personal story of Sean's life and times as an adventure cameraman to the most hostile and photogenic wildernesses on Earth, will be available for purchase on the night as well as his 8-part DVD documentaries of the 7 summits. Please find more information attached and visit Sean's website www.seanwisedale.co.za.
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** Don't forget to bring your money for the Christmas dinner, if you haven't paid already.
** Don't forget to bring prints for the end of year exhibition.
TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER @ 7PM
HILLCREST SPORTS CLUB
YOU ARE INVITED TO LISTEN TO
SEAN WISEDALE - MOUNTAIN OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
...SEAN'S CLIMB OF MT. VINSON, THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN ANTARTICA
Sean Wisedale is the first South African to climb all of the world's seven summits – come and hear how Sean and a team of six set out to climb the most remote mountain on earth. Drama ensues and two turn back even before reaching the continent. An onslaught of bad weather and high winds forces the team leader to return while three of the team push for the top. What makes this life tale so intriguing is that Wisedale as the filmmaker on the expedition loses two cameras to the frost, and is left with only one camera to capture the images – his trusty heavyweight Betacam affectionately known as “Chubby” … The imagery is spectacular, the continent of Antarctica as captivating as ever. A heart-warming story of triumph of the human spirit over adversity and celebration of success”.
Sean's bestseller 'Freeze Frame', the personal story of Sean's life and times as an adventure cameraman to the most hostile and photogenic wildernesses on Earth, will be available for purchase on the night as well as his 8-part DVD documentaries of the 7 summits. Please find more information attached and visit Sean's website www.seanwisedale.co.za.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION 2009!
As per the HCC AGM of the 20th of January 2009, we have LIGHTS, CAMERA AND ACTION for the annual HILLCREST CAMERA CLUB PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION 2009!
Gordon and I met with Photoworld, Hillcrest and Pick 'n Pay management last week and we managed to secure the Pick 'n Pay, Christian's Centre, centrecourt for our annual HCC photographic exhibition, kindly supported by Photoworld, in the centre, and Fuji.
You are all encouraged to partake in the exhibition to showcase your photographic talent through exhibiting your wonderful photographs that you have taken throughout the year. Details thus far are as follows:
* Saturday 5 Dec: 9.00am - 1.00pm - Exhibition open to the public (setup 8.00-9.00am - Gordon, Natalie & any other volunteers?)
* Sunday 6 Dec: 9.00am - 1.00pm - Exhibition open to the public
* We are being supported by Photoworld and they will be advertising Photoworld throughout the weekend at the exhibition and encourage you to support them for your prints and any other photographic requirements. The Fuji in-store photobook and online printing book, which are avaiable for viewing at Photoworld, are excellent mediums in which to showcase your photographic portoflio for the exhibition as well as prints (also a fantastic Christmas gift) - pop in there and have a look and they will be more than happy to show you more.
* Submit your best prints A4 - A3 in size at the next meeting if possible (as many prints as you like but please be reasonable as we do have limited space), mounted with your name at the back of the mount. If you submit prints later than the next meeting, it is no problem but will be up to you to please get them to Gordon who will select appropriate prints together with other committee members. Fujui photobooks will be accepted.
* Digital prints will also be welcomed as we are hoping to showcase them on a big/flat screen - Gordon will bring his laptop to the November meeting so bring your work on a flash drive or CD please
* We will be needing volunteers to be present on the day to answer any questions and keep an eye on the equipment - please put your names down at the next meeting - it would be nice if we could have a couple of people on 'duty' at any given time
* If you have any connections who would like to place a digital advert on the big screen, please let us know - an ad will cost them R100 and will go towards the cost of the exhibition - ads to be submitted to Gordon at November meeting please
Please come prepared to the November meeting and should you have any further ideas that you would like to share for the exhibition.
Yours in photography
Natalie Knibbs
Hillcrest Camera Club
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Gordon and I met with Photoworld, Hillcrest and Pick 'n Pay management last week and we managed to secure the Pick 'n Pay, Christian's Centre, centrecourt for our annual HCC photographic exhibition, kindly supported by Photoworld, in the centre, and Fuji.
You are all encouraged to partake in the exhibition to showcase your photographic talent through exhibiting your wonderful photographs that you have taken throughout the year. Details thus far are as follows:
* Saturday 5 Dec: 9.00am - 1.00pm - Exhibition open to the public (setup 8.00-9.00am - Gordon, Natalie & any other volunteers?)
* Sunday 6 Dec: 9.00am - 1.00pm - Exhibition open to the public
* We are being supported by Photoworld and they will be advertising Photoworld throughout the weekend at the exhibition and encourage you to support them for your prints and any other photographic requirements. The Fuji in-store photobook and online printing book, which are avaiable for viewing at Photoworld, are excellent mediums in which to showcase your photographic portoflio for the exhibition as well as prints (also a fantastic Christmas gift) - pop in there and have a look and they will be more than happy to show you more.
* Submit your best prints A4 - A3 in size at the next meeting if possible (as many prints as you like but please be reasonable as we do have limited space), mounted with your name at the back of the mount. If you submit prints later than the next meeting, it is no problem but will be up to you to please get them to Gordon who will select appropriate prints together with other committee members. Fujui photobooks will be accepted.
* Digital prints will also be welcomed as we are hoping to showcase them on a big/flat screen - Gordon will bring his laptop to the November meeting so bring your work on a flash drive or CD please
* We will be needing volunteers to be present on the day to answer any questions and keep an eye on the equipment - please put your names down at the next meeting - it would be nice if we could have a couple of people on 'duty' at any given time
* If you have any connections who would like to place a digital advert on the big screen, please let us know - an ad will cost them R100 and will go towards the cost of the exhibition - ads to be submitted to Gordon at November meeting please
Please come prepared to the November meeting and should you have any further ideas that you would like to share for the exhibition.
Yours in photography
Natalie Knibbs
Hillcrest Camera Club
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Monday, September 07, 2009
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Payments
We have been trying to get the club on a more organised footing and, as one measure, have arranged to have the use of a bank account. This will make it easier for members to pay their dues and for extras such as the forthcoming model shoot and Christmas Party.
Payment instructions
* Transfer the amount owing to the following:
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Payment instructions
* Transfer the amount owing to the following:
Account name: Sweet Deal cc* Send an e-mail to BOTH Allan and Vanessa with the amount paid, date, and what it is for.
Account number: 050146556
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Florida Road
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Meeting: September 2009
NOTE: There will be NO MEAL before the meetings in future!
The Hillcrest Camera Club will be meeting at the Hillcrest Sports Club at 7pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. We are encouraging members to bring prints to show at the meeting but, if you want to bring in digital format, please come early so that we can load your pictures onto the laptop.
We will be having a talk from a well-known sports photographer and will then view members' pictures as usual.
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The Hillcrest Camera Club will be meeting at the Hillcrest Sports Club at 7pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. We are encouraging members to bring prints to show at the meeting but, if you want to bring in digital format, please come early so that we can load your pictures onto the laptop.
We will be having a talk from a well-known sports photographer and will then view members' pictures as usual.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Matters arising
There is NO second meeting this month. Many of us will be at a photo exhibition at Fat Tuesday Gallery in Kloof on Tuesday 18 August at 5:30 for 6pm. The exhibitiom is running until 6 September if you miss it then.
The outing on Saturday
It has been determined by Heinz that the travelling time from Hillcrest to Tala is about 40 minutes (50 from Waterfall). Make sure to leave enough time to get there at 6 in time for the club discount.
Remember that they don't accept cash at the gate !!!
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The outing on Saturday
It has been determined by Heinz that the travelling time from Hillcrest to Tala is about 40 minutes (50 from Waterfall). Make sure to leave enough time to get there at 6 in time for the club discount.
Remember that they don't accept cash at the gate !!!
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Outing: August 2009
Details of the Tala outing follow below but there are two essentials:
*** You have to be at the gate at 6am SHARP to take advantage of the club discount.
*** Tala does not accept cash. Credit cards only...
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Tala Game Reserve - 15th AUGUST 6am
.1.Directions: Drive on the N3 towards Pmb and near Camperdown take the R603 left to Umbumbulu Rd/ Eston. Travel approx 16 kms from the off ramp and you will see the sign on your left and we will meet at 6.00am at the thatched entrance to Tala.
2. All those wishing to benefit from the "free car fee", normally R40, must provide their registration of their vehicle by return so we can advise Tala and benefit from this generous offer. I will be requesting a special opening time of 6.00am, which means Tala will ensure there will be someone at the gate specially for us! Don`t be late,as all latecomers expecting the free car only concession will not benefit.You can arrive anytime you like but please don`t expect the "group" benefits at any time other than 6.00am!
3. Costs: R30 per adult and R20 per child under 12 ( + R40 per car if u r late). Al, are we going to ask for a contribution per head for breakfast and we provide 2 eggs, 3 rashers of bacon, 1/2 tomato,2 round rolls, fresh juice and coffee. It would mean us supplying disposable plates & cups as well. Although we would have gas there to cook and heat water it would be advisable for guys to bring their own flasks as well.
4. Breakfast @ 9.30am at the picnic site. From the main entrance keep left and follow the dam/waterhole to the end and then turn left , drive over the dam wall and the picnic spot will be on your right when you get to the end.
5.Assignment!
a) If you have the equipment, a close up of an animal`s hoof or horn ( Watch your exposure when your camera is pointing down)
b) A pic of any flower/leaf (Special attention to angle of light and try to create pic with a very shallow depth of field... f2.8/f4)
c)Early light.Consider direction,the colour and how harsh or soft the light is when taking your pic.
d)Pic of any animal doing something other than just standing/lying down.
The main thing we want to achieve is for all fotogs to enjoy themselves, and to try to be adventurous in creating a "new" picture trying camera settings without being under pressure, in the hope that by sharing with each other what you may have hoped to create, against what was actually achieved,you may learn how to take better pics under similar conditions another time.
NB! TALA DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH AT THE ENTRANCE GATE. YOU CAN ONLY USE CREDIT CARDS!!!!!!!
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*** You have to be at the gate at 6am SHARP to take advantage of the club discount.
*** Tala does not accept cash. Credit cards only...
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Tala Game Reserve - 15th AUGUST 6am
.1.Directions: Drive on the N3 towards Pmb and near Camperdown take the R603 left to Umbumbulu Rd/ Eston. Travel approx 16 kms from the off ramp and you will see the sign on your left and we will meet at 6.00am at the thatched entrance to Tala.
2. All those wishing to benefit from the "free car fee", normally R40, must provide their registration of their vehicle by return so we can advise Tala and benefit from this generous offer. I will be requesting a special opening time of 6.00am, which means Tala will ensure there will be someone at the gate specially for us! Don`t be late,as all latecomers expecting the free car only concession will not benefit.You can arrive anytime you like but please don`t expect the "group" benefits at any time other than 6.00am!
3. Costs: R30 per adult and R20 per child under 12 ( + R40 per car if u r late). Al, are we going to ask for a contribution per head for breakfast and we provide 2 eggs, 3 rashers of bacon, 1/2 tomato,2 round rolls, fresh juice and coffee. It would mean us supplying disposable plates & cups as well. Although we would have gas there to cook and heat water it would be advisable for guys to bring their own flasks as well.
4. Breakfast @ 9.30am at the picnic site. From the main entrance keep left and follow the dam/waterhole to the end and then turn left , drive over the dam wall and the picnic spot will be on your right when you get to the end.
5.Assignment!
a) If you have the equipment, a close up of an animal`s hoof or horn ( Watch your exposure when your camera is pointing down)
b) A pic of any flower/leaf (Special attention to angle of light and try to create pic with a very shallow depth of field... f2.8/f4)
c)Early light.Consider direction,the colour and how harsh or soft the light is when taking your pic.
d)Pic of any animal doing something other than just standing/lying down.
The main thing we want to achieve is for all fotogs to enjoy themselves, and to try to be adventurous in creating a "new" picture trying camera settings without being under pressure, in the hope that by sharing with each other what you may have hoped to create, against what was actually achieved,you may learn how to take better pics under similar conditions another time.
NB! TALA DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH AT THE ENTRANCE GATE. YOU CAN ONLY USE CREDIT CARDS!!!!!!!
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Saturday, August 08, 2009
Members' Photo Blogs
A couple of members have established Photo Blogs where they are sharing their pictures, outlook on photography and, who knows, maybe some techniques as well.
Why not go along and have a look?
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Why not go along and have a look?
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Meeting: August 2009
The Hillcrest Camera Club is meeting this coming Tuesday (4 August) at 7pm at the Hillcrest Sports Club and all are welcome. We will be having a talk from SUPER EXPERT ACE aviation photographer Pier van der Spek, who will be sharing his experiences at this year's airshows in the UK. We'll then take a look at pictures that club members have brought along.
There is a pub right next door...
The meeting starts at 7pm sharp but we do have a meal at 6pm which costs R40 per head; contact me to book if you want a meal. Otherwise just pitch up.
The Sports Club is behind the new Checkers Hillcrest Corner Center off Hospital Road. Turn left at the robots in the center of Hillcrest into Hospital Road (A right turn would take you into Inanda Road and Waterfall) and then take a left into the lttle lane behind the shopping center.
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There is a pub right next door...
The meeting starts at 7pm sharp but we do have a meal at 6pm which costs R40 per head; contact me to book if you want a meal. Otherwise just pitch up.
The Sports Club is behind the new Checkers Hillcrest Corner Center off Hospital Road. Turn left at the robots in the center of Hillcrest into Hospital Road (A right turn would take you into Inanda Road and Waterfall) and then take a left into the lttle lane behind the shopping center.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Galen Rowell links
- Biography on Wikipedia
- Mountain Light Gallery (includes his photo articles)
- Chasing Galen by Thom Hogan
- Nikon Masters Series
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Second meeting: July 2009
We had a really interesting second meeting last month which was enhanced by the power cut which had us all in the bar huddled over Andre’s laptop. Among the issues raised was the fact that members REALLY, REALLY do want more technical stuff to be included as part of these meetings.
The more experienced users said they felt it would be difficult to teach image manipulation (or photography in general) in a couple of minutes a month. Learning photography takes time and effort and is best achieved by reading, watching videos from photo magazine discs and downloading and completing a tutorial or two from the Internet each day.
As far as the club goes, however, it has been suggested that the experienced users get together and bring a technique video along to the meetings for members to copy onto their memory sticks, to take home to watch.
The other suggestion is that some time be set aside at the beginning of the second meeting to help members who are having problems. The more experienced will be happy to share their knowledge but do ask that members submit their pictures and definite question on how to do this or that, before meetings.
Allan will show off a PS technique for non-destructive dodging and burning at the meeting on 21 July but thereafter, members are asked to submit their pictures and questions before meetings.
You are reminded to being the environmental portrait you took as a result of the last meeting and a sample of the work of Galen Rowell. See you on the 21st at 7pm.
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The more experienced users said they felt it would be difficult to teach image manipulation (or photography in general) in a couple of minutes a month. Learning photography takes time and effort and is best achieved by reading, watching videos from photo magazine discs and downloading and completing a tutorial or two from the Internet each day.
As far as the club goes, however, it has been suggested that the experienced users get together and bring a technique video along to the meetings for members to copy onto their memory sticks, to take home to watch.
The other suggestion is that some time be set aside at the beginning of the second meeting to help members who are having problems. The more experienced will be happy to share their knowledge but do ask that members submit their pictures and definite question on how to do this or that, before meetings.
Allan will show off a PS technique for non-destructive dodging and burning at the meeting on 21 July but thereafter, members are asked to submit their pictures and questions before meetings.
You are reminded to being the environmental portrait you took as a result of the last meeting and a sample of the work of Galen Rowell. See you on the 21st at 7pm.
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Sunday, July 05, 2009
Our Flickr Group Takes Off
Quite a few members are now sharing their pictures on Flickr. You have no idea how interesting it is to get home after a shoot and see the photos start to go up. It pushes you to get your photos up and you learn an awful lot from how others have seen the same scene.
Our pictures are here.
There has also been the benefit that we have met up with other other Durban photographers active on Flickr and have already been out on a successful joint outing. They are known as the Durban Flickr Meetup Group and some of us have become members of that group and have been submitting pictures to that group as well.
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Our pictures are here.
There has also been the benefit that we have met up with other other Durban photographers active on Flickr and have already been out on a successful joint outing. They are known as the Durban Flickr Meetup Group and some of us have become members of that group and have been submitting pictures to that group as well.
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Worldwide Photowalk comes to Durban
Exciting news! The second Scott Kelby International Photowalk is being held on Saturday 18th July, at 5.30 for 6am. The walk is going to be held at the harbour, starting at Wilson's Wharf and ending at the Bat Centre. It should take about 2 hours.
The idea is that all across the world, on the 18th, photographers will gather in groups and take photos for two hours. Afterwards there will socialising and a chance to compare photos - at restaurants or coffee shops. Then for those who want to, the photos taken can be put forward and compete for the best photo competition.
Its a chance to firstly meet up again, and hang out with our Flickr group, but secondly also a chance to meet other Durban photographers. Last year, Kathyrn Jackson won the Durban group competition!
Registration is required - follow the steps on the website. The group is limited to 50 people, and as at today, 4 July, there are 13 places free. Hurry up and register before they are taken!!!
Info on the photowalk : http://worldwidephotowalk.com
Info on the Durban walk : worldwidephotowalk.com/durban-nl-za/
The Photowalk is not only an opportunity to take photos (which we love to do) but also a chance to chat and mingle with other photographers, which is an excellent way to learn!
Hope to see you all there!
Vanessa
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The idea is that all across the world, on the 18th, photographers will gather in groups and take photos for two hours. Afterwards there will socialising and a chance to compare photos - at restaurants or coffee shops. Then for those who want to, the photos taken can be put forward and compete for the best photo competition.
Its a chance to firstly meet up again, and hang out with our Flickr group, but secondly also a chance to meet other Durban photographers. Last year, Kathyrn Jackson won the Durban group competition!
Registration is required - follow the steps on the website. The group is limited to 50 people, and as at today, 4 July, there are 13 places free. Hurry up and register before they are taken!!!
Info on the photowalk : http://worldwidephotowalk.com
Info on the Durban walk : worldwidephotowalk.com/durban-nl-za/
The Photowalk is not only an opportunity to take photos (which we love to do) but also a chance to chat and mingle with other photographers, which is an excellent way to learn!
Hope to see you all there!
Vanessa
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Outing: June 2009
We've run into an unexpected snag with the the outing to the Butterfly Farm in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday. It turns out that they don't have anywhere where we can have breakfast as planned and so we thought that we should stop along the way. The new plan is:
1) Meet at Ultra-city service station just beyond Inchanga for breakfast at 08h30 on Saturday, 27 June 2008.
2) Eat.
3) Travel up to the butterfly farm in Pietermartitzburg, aiming to arrive there at 10 or 10h15 am.
4) Meet up outside to take advantage of group discount.
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1) Meet at Ultra-city service station just beyond Inchanga for breakfast at 08h30 on Saturday, 27 June 2008.
2) Eat.
3) Travel up to the butterfly farm in Pietermartitzburg, aiming to arrive there at 10 or 10h15 am.
4) Meet up outside to take advantage of group discount.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Meeting: June 2009
This is just to remind you that John Hohn is going to be talking at the club on Tuesday night (2 June) and will be bringing along copies of his book on the Drakensberg, which will be on offer at a considerable discount over the bookstore price.
We will view members' pictures as usual, with the the theme being land, sea, and air. There is a prize for the best picture from the theme or from an outing. The meeting is at the Hillcrest Sports Club at 7pm but you're welcome to join us for supper at 6pm as usual.
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We will view members' pictures as usual, with the the theme being land, sea, and air. There is a prize for the best picture from the theme or from an outing. The meeting is at the Hillcrest Sports Club at 7pm but you're welcome to join us for supper at 6pm as usual.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Marc Sibler's Photo Show
Marc Sibler has a wonderful photo blog crammed with videos in which he explains how to take better pictures. HINT: It isn't about equipment. Check out other interesting sites on our growing list.
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Monday, May 18, 2009
SECOND MEETING: May 2009
A belated reminder about Tuesday's meeting. It is at 7pm at the Hillcrest Sports Club (NOT AT AUGUSTA) and you are reminded to bring the following:
1) The portrait you shot after being inspired by the last meeting.
2) An example of an architectural picture that you like.
Vanessa will be giving us a short lesson on how Flickr works, Allen S. and Harry will be showing us some architectural photos and there will be the usual discussions.
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1) The portrait you shot after being inspired by the last meeting.
2) An example of an architectural picture that you like.
Vanessa will be giving us a short lesson on how Flickr works, Allen S. and Harry will be showing us some architectural photos and there will be the usual discussions.
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Thursday, May 07, 2009
May 2009 outing
The outing to Baynesfield Estate is on on Saturday morning. We are due to meet there at 9am and you are advised to bring refreshments because there may be nothing available at the venue.
The Oaks at Byrne suggests itself as possible lunch venue for people wanting to make a day of it.
Directions
The Oaks at Byrne suggests itself as possible lunch venue for people wanting to make a day of it.
Directions
- Go on N3 towards Pietermaritzburg
- Take Umlaas Road turn-off (Harry thinks the road's the R56) and head towards Richmond
- Turn left in the direction of Richmond where the road comes to a T-junction
- Shortly after this, you'll come to the Baynesfield T/O on the right
- Follow the road and and it will take you to the gates of the estate and park as close to the house as you can
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Matthew Willman
Be very sorry if you missed last night's meeting because the talk by Matthew Willman was truly inspirational. His website is here and deserves a closer look.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
May 2009 first meeting
This is a reminder about our meeting on 5 May 2009 at 7pm at Hillcrest Sports Club. There will be a talk by Matthew Willman who has photographed many celebrities, including Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and many others.
We will have a very short break for tea and then view and discuss pictures members have brought with them. The set subject this month is Boys and their Toys.
Remember only 3 pictures per member.
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We will have a very short break for tea and then view and discuss pictures members have brought with them. The set subject this month is Boys and their Toys.
Remember only 3 pictures per member.
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
Interesting photo websites
This will be a list of interesting photo-related websites including photo blogs kept up by prominent photographers. Club members are welcome to add their favourites to the page by using the comments facility at the bottom of the page. You don't need a Blogger account, just click the Comment link below, type in your message and select the Anonymous option, but be sure to put you name in the body of the message.
Marc Sibler has a wonderful photo blog crammed with videos in which he explains how to take better pictures. HINT: It isn't about equipment.
Joe McNally: One of my favourite current photographers is Joe McNally, who worked for National Geographic, among many other major clients. He keeps a regular blog of his doings and you can learn a lot from it. He is also one of the lecturers on Kelby training: see entry below.
Scott Kelby: Scott is the guru of Photoshop gurus and a pretty mean photographer as well. He has a regular informative blog, does a free weekly Photoshop show at Photoshop User TV, a free weekly TV show for Nikon owners, and runs Kelby Training, an online training facility that costs a flat $19 per month and will allow you to view an unlimited number of video courses on all aspects of photography, including Photoshop, Lightroom and photographic and flash techniques.
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Marc Sibler has a wonderful photo blog crammed with videos in which he explains how to take better pictures. HINT: It isn't about equipment.
Joe McNally: One of my favourite current photographers is Joe McNally, who worked for National Geographic, among many other major clients. He keeps a regular blog of his doings and you can learn a lot from it. He is also one of the lecturers on Kelby training: see entry below.
Scott Kelby: Scott is the guru of Photoshop gurus and a pretty mean photographer as well. He has a regular informative blog, does a free weekly Photoshop show at Photoshop User TV, a free weekly TV show for Nikon owners, and runs Kelby Training, an online training facility that costs a flat $19 per month and will allow you to view an unlimited number of video courses on all aspects of photography, including Photoshop, Lightroom and photographic and flash techniques.
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Our Group at Flickr.com
There are some conspicuous exceptions but some members gave now established online photo albums at Flickr.com. Online albums are good to have to show off your pictures to others and they're free, so why not.
* The first step is create an account at Flickr.com.
* Next, you upload pictures to your album, making sure to say that they are open to viewed by anyone.
Visiting many different members' pages could soon get to be very time-consuming but luckily Flickr provides a way to create Groups (with their own pages) that people can join, and to which they can submit pictures. Our Hillcrest Camera Club Group is at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/hcc/.
To use a group, you have to join it and submit pictures to it.
Joining the group
NOTE: At this time, you can submit one picture per day to the group
Comments
Group members are able to leave comments on any pictures by using the facility at the bottom of the page. You are urged to leave constructive comments on any pictures you like. If you do that, there's a chance that people will do the same for you.
One interesting way of doing this is by using the the Add Note feature which is displayed above most enlarged pictures (unless the photographer has specifically said they don't want notes). Just click the Add Note button at the top of the picture and you will get a dotted box, which you can resize and reposition to cover part of the picture. You also get a space to type in whatever text you want to put in the note. In future, when anyone else looks at the picture, they will be able to read the note. See my picture for an example of what it looks like.
Hint: position the mouse cursor over the picture and the click on the box when it appears.
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* The first step is create an account at Flickr.com.
* Next, you upload pictures to your album, making sure to say that they are open to viewed by anyone.
Visiting many different members' pages could soon get to be very time-consuming but luckily Flickr provides a way to create Groups (with their own pages) that people can join, and to which they can submit pictures. Our Hillcrest Camera Club Group is at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/hcc/.
To use a group, you have to join it and submit pictures to it.
Joining the group
- Go to your Flickr page.
- Click on the Groups menu option and select Search for a Group from the list.
- Type Hillcrest Camera Club into the search box and click Search.
- Select our Club from the list that comes up.
- Click Join above the rows of picture thumbnails; it might take up to a day or two for the request to be processed
- Go to your Flickr page.
- Click the picture you want to share with the group and an enlargement of the picture appears.
- Click the Send to Group button located immediately above the picture.
- Click name of the Group you want to send the picture to.
NOTE: At this time, you can submit one picture per day to the group
Comments
Group members are able to leave comments on any pictures by using the facility at the bottom of the page. You are urged to leave constructive comments on any pictures you like. If you do that, there's a chance that people will do the same for you.
One interesting way of doing this is by using the the Add Note feature which is displayed above most enlarged pictures (unless the photographer has specifically said they don't want notes). Just click the Add Note button at the top of the picture and you will get a dotted box, which you can resize and reposition to cover part of the picture. You also get a space to type in whatever text you want to put in the note. In future, when anyone else looks at the picture, they will be able to read the note. See my picture for an example of what it looks like.
Hint: position the mouse cursor over the picture and the click on the box when it appears.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Meeting/Outing April 2009
Hi All
This is your friendly reminder of the two Hillcrest Camera Club happenings this week!
Thursday 16th April , 7.00pm at Augusta (see here for directions! ) There will be coffee and tea and you can either bring other drinks or order from the bar before 7pm.
We will be discussing Portraits – the Headshot!
Your “entrance fee” is the following:-
- Your monochrome print (homework from March’s Thursday night meeting)
- A print or digital file of an image by Yousuf Karsh.
Obviously if you are coming along for the first time to a Thursday session, then you don’t have to bring your monochrome homework, but you still need to find an image by Yousuf Karsh!
On Thursday we will look at and discuss your monochrome prints/images. Then Geoff Purnell will give a 5min presentation on Yousuf Karsh, and by way of a counterpoint Allan Jackson will give a 5min presentation of images by Annabel Williams.
We will then look at and discuss your images that you brought by Yousuf Karsh. The purpose of this session is to be exposed to portraiture by a “master”, and gain an understanding on why their images work so well and are highly regarded. This can only help one develop one’s own style!
April Outing
Saturday 18th April, 6.00am onwards at Steinbank Nature Reserve at Yellowood Park.
There is a small entrance fee payable at the gate – it is an Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Reserve.
Unfortunately we can not get entrance to the Steinbank Castle, but we can walk around the gardens outside! The wildlife in the Reserve is very tame (zebras in particular), and the scenery is spectacular. There are patches of open grassland between Coastal Dune Forest, and even a little dam, so wildlife, landscape and architecture photographic opportunities abound!. There are a few roads to drive on, and one is encouraged to walk…….
Geoff will bring the ingredients for an egg and bacon (and coffee!) on a roll or plate breakfast, some fruit juice, and organise a few skottels and a braai fire. It suggested that you bring your own cutlery, mug and anything special that you may want for breakfast. Geoff will bring a gas stove and large kettle, and limited quantities of real coffee and a plunger, so if you really want coffee maybe bring your own flask or instant coffee!
The idea is that you get to the main gate as soon after 6.00am as possible to capture the magic early morning autumn light. Maybe drive around along the two available roads and then park up at the boma. Wonder around to your heart’s content, and then meet back at the boma at about 9.30. We will then cook and consume breakfast there.
To get to Steinbank – look at your map or GPS! Once through the main gate, you have 3 options. The road going to the right goes down to a picnic site. The road straight ahead goes up to the castle (it says private road, but we are allowed to go up it to the castle, which is on your right about 1km up the road). The road to the left goes to the main car park, which is a nice place to start a few walks from. To get to the boma, you turn left off this road a short distance after leaving the main gate. You then follow this road upwards for approximately 1km – it is pretty, going through forest and along the edge of a grassland. It then turns 90 degrees to the right, by now you are in the forest! Keep your eyes open for a turn off to the left which takes you straight into the boma area. If you carry on straight, you drive along a very beautiful road that is completely covered over by the forest! This road eventually takes you to the castle.
As we cannot book the boma I will try and go straight there and occupy it!
See you there!!
Geoff Purnell
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This is your friendly reminder of the two Hillcrest Camera Club happenings this week!
Thursday 16th April , 7.00pm at Augusta (see here for directions! ) There will be coffee and tea and you can either bring other drinks or order from the bar before 7pm.
We will be discussing Portraits – the Headshot!
Your “entrance fee” is the following:-
- Your monochrome print (homework from March’s Thursday night meeting)
- A print or digital file of an image by Yousuf Karsh.
Obviously if you are coming along for the first time to a Thursday session, then you don’t have to bring your monochrome homework, but you still need to find an image by Yousuf Karsh!
On Thursday we will look at and discuss your monochrome prints/images. Then Geoff Purnell will give a 5min presentation on Yousuf Karsh, and by way of a counterpoint Allan Jackson will give a 5min presentation of images by Annabel Williams.
We will then look at and discuss your images that you brought by Yousuf Karsh. The purpose of this session is to be exposed to portraiture by a “master”, and gain an understanding on why their images work so well and are highly regarded. This can only help one develop one’s own style!
April Outing
Saturday 18th April, 6.00am onwards at Steinbank Nature Reserve at Yellowood Park.
There is a small entrance fee payable at the gate – it is an Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Reserve.
Unfortunately we can not get entrance to the Steinbank Castle, but we can walk around the gardens outside! The wildlife in the Reserve is very tame (zebras in particular), and the scenery is spectacular. There are patches of open grassland between Coastal Dune Forest, and even a little dam, so wildlife, landscape and architecture photographic opportunities abound!. There are a few roads to drive on, and one is encouraged to walk…….
Geoff will bring the ingredients for an egg and bacon (and coffee!) on a roll or plate breakfast, some fruit juice, and organise a few skottels and a braai fire. It suggested that you bring your own cutlery, mug and anything special that you may want for breakfast. Geoff will bring a gas stove and large kettle, and limited quantities of real coffee and a plunger, so if you really want coffee maybe bring your own flask or instant coffee!
The idea is that you get to the main gate as soon after 6.00am as possible to capture the magic early morning autumn light. Maybe drive around along the two available roads and then park up at the boma. Wonder around to your heart’s content, and then meet back at the boma at about 9.30. We will then cook and consume breakfast there.
To get to Steinbank – look at your map or GPS! Once through the main gate, you have 3 options. The road going to the right goes down to a picnic site. The road straight ahead goes up to the castle (it says private road, but we are allowed to go up it to the castle, which is on your right about 1km up the road). The road to the left goes to the main car park, which is a nice place to start a few walks from. To get to the boma, you turn left off this road a short distance after leaving the main gate. You then follow this road upwards for approximately 1km – it is pretty, going through forest and along the edge of a grassland. It then turns 90 degrees to the right, by now you are in the forest! Keep your eyes open for a turn off to the left which takes you straight into the boma area. If you carry on straight, you drive along a very beautiful road that is completely covered over by the forest! This road eventually takes you to the castle.
As we cannot book the boma I will try and go straight there and occupy it!
See you there!!
Geoff Purnell
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Cool photo site
Check out the Life magazine website. It's got pictures from many of the great photographers from the past and new photos too. There are also many Life photos on display at Google; see here.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Photo sites
Check out some of Ansell Adams' pictures at the Library of Congress. The tremendously interesting thing about them is that you can download files in various sizes up to 100Mb. Just think of the print you could make from those! Another page at the LOC is the contents page for their other collections.
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
SECOND MEETING: March 2009
The next second meeting of Hillcrest Camera Club will take place at the clubhouse of Augusta Golf Estate at 7p.m. on 19 March 2009.
Directions can be downloaded here.
ASSIGMENTS FOR THIS MEETING
1) To find a picture by Ansel Adams and bring it along in electronic or hard copy format for us to view.
2) To manipulate an image using any image manipulation program and to bring it along (hopefully with a 'before' example) in electronic or hard copy format for us to view.
TALK
Mile Loveridge will give a short demo on how to convert an image into black and white.
NEXT SECOND MEETING
You assignments will be to look for a picture by Yousuf Karsh and to shoot (and convert if necessary) a black and white picture on any subject.
NOTE: Your picture should ideally be taken especially for the assignment not be one from your archives.
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Directions can be downloaded here.
ASSIGMENTS FOR THIS MEETING
1) To find a picture by Ansel Adams and bring it along in electronic or hard copy format for us to view.
2) To manipulate an image using any image manipulation program and to bring it along (hopefully with a 'before' example) in electronic or hard copy format for us to view.
TALK
Mile Loveridge will give a short demo on how to convert an image into black and white.
NEXT SECOND MEETING
You assignments will be to look for a picture by Yousuf Karsh and to shoot (and convert if necessary) a black and white picture on any subject.
NOTE: Your picture should ideally be taken especially for the assignment not be one from your archives.
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Monday, March 09, 2009
Outing reminder: March 2009
Hi All
First, check out an incredible photograph. Hint: Try zooming in.
Then, you are reminded about our outing to photograph the architecture of the Point area this coming Saturday morning.
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2008.
Time: 05H30 a.m.
Download a map
Go down Point Road until you get almost to the end. You'll have the blue-roofed Dredging Services on your left as the road takes a sharp left turn at the Cheese Wedge building. We'll meet at the small fenced car park on the left immediately after the turn.
We will go for breakfast eventually but you might like to bring to bring coffee and/or a snack to tide you over.
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First, check out an incredible photograph. Hint: Try zooming in.
Then, you are reminded about our outing to photograph the architecture of the Point area this coming Saturday morning.
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2008.
Time: 05H30 a.m.
Download a map
Go down Point Road until you get almost to the end. You'll have the blue-roofed Dredging Services on your left as the road takes a sharp left turn at the Cheese Wedge building. We'll meet at the small fenced car park on the left immediately after the turn.
We will go for breakfast eventually but you might like to bring to bring coffee and/or a snack to tide you over.
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Monday, March 02, 2009
Meetings - March 2009
NOTE ABOUT SECOND MONTHLY MEETINGS
Our first second meeting of the month has come and gone and hopefully these will go from strength to strength. The assignment for the next second meeting (19 March) is to find and bring an Ansel Adams picture to show. Just to remind you that the balance of the assignment is to bring in a picture that you have altered in an image manipulation program - a before and after would be great.
MEETING ON 3 MARCH 2008
This is a reminder about our meeting on 3 March 2009 at 7pm at Hillcrest Sports Club. There will be a talk by commercial photographer Patrick McGee.
We will have a very short break for tea and then view and discuss pictures members have brought with them. The set subject this month is Birds, Bees and Butterfies.
Remember only 3 pictures per member.
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Our first second meeting of the month has come and gone and hopefully these will go from strength to strength. The assignment for the next second meeting (19 March) is to find and bring an Ansel Adams picture to show. Just to remind you that the balance of the assignment is to bring in a picture that you have altered in an image manipulation program - a before and after would be great.
MEETING ON 3 MARCH 2008
This is a reminder about our meeting on 3 March 2009 at 7pm at Hillcrest Sports Club. There will be a talk by commercial photographer Patrick McGee.
We will have a very short break for tea and then view and discuss pictures members have brought with them. The set subject this month is Birds, Bees and Butterfies.
Remember only 3 pictures per member.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Photo Masters
Here's a discussion on the Strobist online forum which mentions many famous photographers and provides links to further information about them. Among the links on the page are this excellent one for stuff on Yousuf Karsh and this one which covers many of the great photographers.
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Press photo awards
Here's a link to a slideshow of the winning photos in the 2008 World Press Awards.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
February 2009 - Harry's talk
The following are the photographers mentioned in Harry's talk on photo manipulation at the February 2009 meeting. More information about each can be found on the Internet.
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- Gustave le Gray-19th Century Combination Prints
- Reijlander-19th Century Elaborate montage printer
- Henry Peach Robinson-19th Century Combination Prints
- Alvin Langdon Coburn-19th Century ‘Art’ photographer
- Edward Steichen-19th & 20th Century photographer
- John Heartfield-Anti-Nazi collage printer
- Art Wolfe-Wildlife Photographer
- Galen Rowell-Landscape Photographer
- Adnan Hajj-Fired for manipulating news photographs
- Brian Walski-Fired for manipulating news photographs
- Allan Detrich-Fired for manipulating news photographs
- Henri Cartier-Bresson-Great Photojournalist
- Dorothea Lange-‘Migrant Mother’ series
- Arno Rafael Minkkinen-Photographs himself in the landscape
- Jerry Uelsmann-Combination prints
- Gregory Crewdson-Photographs elaborate set-up scenes
- Loretta Lux-Strange portraits of children
- Robert & Shana Park-Harrison-Fantasy scenes of man and elaborate ‘machines’
- Joel-Peter Witken-Photographs of human subjects that are heavily worked on.
Monday, February 16, 2009
SECOND MEETING: FEBRUARY 2009
Our very first second monthly meeting is being held in the clubhouse at the Augusta Golf Estate on 19 February 2009 at 7pm.
The bar next door closes at 7pm and you can order until then. Otherwise, the authorities aren't too fussed if you bring a cooler bag with you or even crockery and the makings for tea or coffee. There is an urn available.
Directions
The estate is right next door to the Emberton Driving Range on Ashley Road, which is to the left at the last robot on Old Main Road when you're heading out of Hillcrest towards the M13 and Gillits. The guard will be expecting us and you can find the clubhouse by turning left immediately you pass through the gate and taking the first right at the postboxes. Park in the little parking lot there and go down the path past the nearest building, it's the next one.
Proceedings
1) We are feeling our way a bit with these second meetings but we will have a suggested program to discuss.
2) I will very briefly explain the reciprocal relationship between shutter speed and aperture.
3) We will spend the rest of the time doing a Photoshop clinic. You will be more than welcome to ask questions like: “How do I do X, Y, or Z.” You are asked to bring a sample picture on CD or memory stick to use when we try and answer your question.
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The bar next door closes at 7pm and you can order until then. Otherwise, the authorities aren't too fussed if you bring a cooler bag with you or even crockery and the makings for tea or coffee. There is an urn available.
Directions
The estate is right next door to the Emberton Driving Range on Ashley Road, which is to the left at the last robot on Old Main Road when you're heading out of Hillcrest towards the M13 and Gillits. The guard will be expecting us and you can find the clubhouse by turning left immediately you pass through the gate and taking the first right at the postboxes. Park in the little parking lot there and go down the path past the nearest building, it's the next one.
Proceedings
1) We are feeling our way a bit with these second meetings but we will have a suggested program to discuss.
2) I will very briefly explain the reciprocal relationship between shutter speed and aperture.
3) We will spend the rest of the time doing a Photoshop clinic. You will be more than welcome to ask questions like: “How do I do X, Y, or Z.” You are asked to bring a sample picture on CD or memory stick to use when we try and answer your question.
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Namesake Club
Check out our namesake Hillcrest Camera Club based in Phillipsburg, New Jersey in the USA: http://hillcrestcameraclub.tripod.com/. Here are some pics taken at their latest exhibition:
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Thursday, February 05, 2009
Interesting websites
Good photography is not about equipment. It's about the photographer and, for further proof, take a look at Donald Petersen's website. The guy uses a Nikon D40, the company's smallest and cheapest DSLR, and most often, the kit lens. Mind you, I've using a D40 in tandem with my Canon and finding it's a sweet-handling little camera.
Good photography is about composition according to Ken Rockwell. I can't argue with anything he says in the article.
Good photography is about composition according to Ken Rockwell. I can't argue with anything he says in the article.
CUMBERLAND WEEKEND - 27 Feb to 1 March
Basically members have 3 options:-
a.. Day visit on either Saturday 28 Feb, or Sunday 1 March - Entry is R10
per person paid into the honesty box as I described last night. Also see
directions below. Bring your own food, drink and utensils (breakfast , lunch
and supper is you are staying late!), but I am sure you can braai with the
campers or bribe the people staying in the self catering house!
b.. Camping from the Friday night (27 Feb) through to Sunday afternoon (1
March). One could just camp the Saturday night of course. Camping costs
R40/person/night, plus the R10 entry fee on the first day - i.e. R90/person
for the weekend, or R50 for just the Saturday night! The campsite is quite
large well grassed and shady trees, braai area, no electricity and a small
ablution block containing one toilet and shower for each (males and
females! - hot water via an ingenious paraffin heater, and solar powered
(with battery) lights in the ablutions). I think a practical limit would be
about 16 people... Note - there is no cell phone reception in the camp site,
but there is a short walk up a hill.
c.. Self Catering House - there is a house beautifully situated on a ridge
overlooking the Umgeni River. It is basically furnished and linen is
provided. You have to bring your own towels, food and drink. There are two
rooms with double beds and one room with two single beds. The one double bed
room has a room leading off it to another room with 3 single beds -
preferably for children. Costs are R90/person/night, children under 12 are
R45/night. Obviously you must still pay the R10 entrance fee on your first
day.
I have booked the camp site and provisionally booked the self catering
accommodation. Please book by e-mailing me, Geoff Purnell at
PurnellG at sbadbn dotcoza, first come, first served! I will be camping.
Directions are as follows:- (I will e-mail a small map to those who want
one)
1.. Take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg.
2.. Take the Ohrtman Road off ramp. At the robots at the end of the
off-ramp turn right.
3.. Travel along Ohrtman Road, past the big Silos on your right, through
one set of robots.
4.. At the second set of robots, turn right into Manning Road (M30), which
becomes Bishopstowe Rd or the M30.
5.. Go through one set of robots, at the second set of robots turn left
(there is a Shell Garage on your right, and I am sure there is a large Table
Mountain sign at the intersection)
6.. Travel for approximately 3km winding up a hill until you see another
sign to Table Mountain, turn right and travel approximately 1,8km.
7.. Turn left onto the gravel district road D408 (there is also a smaller
wooden Cumberland Nature Reserve sign).
8.. Drive down this road for approximately 8 to 10 km, and enjoy the
scenery! Just stay on the road because it takes you right to the entrance of
the Cumberland Nature Reserve. Drive through the entrance (observe the speed
limit!), and after a short drive you will see the tree with the honesty box.
There also should be pamphlets and maps for you to take.
9.. If you are going to the self catering house, drive straight up the
hill.
10.. If you are going to the campsite, turn right at the honesty box tree,
and drive through the picnic sites to the end of the road, cross a small
stream, and you are there!
11.. Day visitors - it may be an idea to meet us at the camp site, or you
will see gangs of evil photographers roaming around on your way in
Look forward to seeing a good turnout at this stunning venue!
Regards
Geoff Purnell
a.. Day visit on either Saturday 28 Feb, or Sunday 1 March - Entry is R10
per person paid into the honesty box as I described last night. Also see
directions below. Bring your own food, drink and utensils (breakfast , lunch
and supper is you are staying late!), but I am sure you can braai with the
campers or bribe the people staying in the self catering house!
b.. Camping from the Friday night (27 Feb) through to Sunday afternoon (1
March). One could just camp the Saturday night of course. Camping costs
R40/person/night, plus the R10 entry fee on the first day - i.e. R90/person
for the weekend, or R50 for just the Saturday night! The campsite is quite
large well grassed and shady trees, braai area, no electricity and a small
ablution block containing one toilet and shower for each (males and
females! - hot water via an ingenious paraffin heater, and solar powered
(with battery) lights in the ablutions). I think a practical limit would be
about 16 people... Note - there is no cell phone reception in the camp site,
but there is a short walk up a hill.
c.. Self Catering House - there is a house beautifully situated on a ridge
overlooking the Umgeni River. It is basically furnished and linen is
provided. You have to bring your own towels, food and drink. There are two
rooms with double beds and one room with two single beds. The one double bed
room has a room leading off it to another room with 3 single beds -
preferably for children. Costs are R90/person/night, children under 12 are
R45/night. Obviously you must still pay the R10 entrance fee on your first
day.
I have booked the camp site and provisionally booked the self catering
accommodation. Please book by e-mailing me, Geoff Purnell at
PurnellG at sbadbn dotcoza, first come, first served! I will be camping.
Directions are as follows:- (I will e-mail a small map to those who want
one)
1.. Take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg.
2.. Take the Ohrtman Road off ramp. At the robots at the end of the
off-ramp turn right.
3.. Travel along Ohrtman Road, past the big Silos on your right, through
one set of robots.
4.. At the second set of robots, turn right into Manning Road (M30), which
becomes Bishopstowe Rd or the M30.
5.. Go through one set of robots, at the second set of robots turn left
(there is a Shell Garage on your right, and I am sure there is a large Table
Mountain sign at the intersection)
6.. Travel for approximately 3km winding up a hill until you see another
sign to Table Mountain, turn right and travel approximately 1,8km.
7.. Turn left onto the gravel district road D408 (there is also a smaller
wooden Cumberland Nature Reserve sign).
8.. Drive down this road for approximately 8 to 10 km, and enjoy the
scenery! Just stay on the road because it takes you right to the entrance of
the Cumberland Nature Reserve. Drive through the entrance (observe the speed
limit!), and after a short drive you will see the tree with the honesty box.
There also should be pamphlets and maps for you to take.
9.. If you are going to the self catering house, drive straight up the
hill.
10.. If you are going to the campsite, turn right at the honesty box tree,
and drive through the picnic sites to the end of the road, cross a small
stream, and you are there!
11.. Day visitors - it may be an idea to meet us at the camp site, or you
will see gangs of evil photographers roaming around on your way in
Look forward to seeing a good turnout at this stunning venue!
Regards
Geoff Purnell
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Meeting: February 2009
Our next meeting will be on 3 February 2009 at 7pm at Hillcrest Sports Club. There will be a talk by Harry Lock who had this to say:
“If you thought image manipulation began with Photoshop, think again. Since the dawn of photography photographers have been altering and manipulating the images they make. Whether it is for artistic reasons, propaganda, persuasion, or just for fun, the impulse to manipulate is as old as photography. I will be sharing with you some of the most famous and controversial examples of image manipulation.”
There is no set subject this month. Remember only 3 pictures per member.
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“If you thought image manipulation began with Photoshop, think again. Since the dawn of photography photographers have been altering and manipulating the images they make. Whether it is for artistic reasons, propaganda, persuasion, or just for fun, the impulse to manipulate is as old as photography. I will be sharing with you some of the most famous and controversial examples of image manipulation.”
There is no set subject this month. Remember only 3 pictures per member.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Calendar for 2009
Your committee has been hard at work lining up an exciting schedule for 2009. The most noteworthy new development is that we are going to try having a second meeting each month. The second meetings are going to be more workshoppy and participative and everyone will be expected to bring a picture for discussion.
The schedule, including meetings, set subjects and outings, is available if you click the 2009 Planner link on the top right-hand side of the page. Details about the second meetings in the month will be posted here later.
By Allan Jackson
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The schedule, including meetings, set subjects and outings, is available if you click the 2009 Planner link on the top right-hand side of the page. Details about the second meetings in the month will be posted here later.
By Allan Jackson
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