March 2024 - MLPC Camera Club Competition

here are my camera club results for MLPC Competition for March

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May Camera Club Competition Photos

Here are my photos for the May 2023 competition at PACC - Subject:  Doors/Windows/Fences & Open

Thanks to my BFF Joy, we went for a bit of a photo walk around Port Adelaide for the 'doors & windows'.

Reasonably pleased with my results with a 9 out of 10 for my 'Green Door' image (bottom right).

 

 Here are my photos for the May 2023 competition at MLPC - Subject:  Literature, Transport & Open

 

Quite pleased with my results with a 9 out of 10 for my 'Good Parking Spot?' image (Top Row - 2nd from left).

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Photo Projects update

I am still working on the Photo Projects for 2022 ..... enthusiasm is a bit low at the moment, but I will see the year out.

We had a bit of a 'bokeh' workshop at my Mawson Lakes Photography Club where we had a bit of fun with lights.  One of the other members brought in these gorgeous Christmas ornaments for us to photograph.

It was a great night at the club - another night where the time just disappeared into the blink of an eye.

I think I will have to have a go at home and see what I can come up with.

Now into my garden.  

The Callistemon/Bottle Brush plant by my front window is blooming .... it seemed to burst into colour overnight.

Linking with Floral Friday Foto

That's it from me for now .... see you again soon!

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All things considered ......

... it has been a very interesting year for my photography - with both my camera clubs ceasing face to face meetings and club outings for a while due to Covid-19.  

Both clubs used Zoom to conduct meetings and competitions, but it wasn't quite the same, and I was surprised at how much I missed the face to face meetings.  Although, I did enjoy sitting back with a glass of wine enjoying the judging of the competitions LOL

I am happy to say that the year has ended on a high note with the MLPC 8th Annual Exhibition 2020

My image 'Jelly Bean' has won Top Open Category and Top Image Overall ..... what a wonderful surprise for me, and such an amazing way to end the competition year!

MLPC resumed face to face meetings for a few months, within Covid-19 Guidelines of course, but the our last meeting was cancelled as we were put back in lockdown for a while.  Restrictions eased, and a few of us we were able to get together for a meal to celebrate our year .... such that it was!

My other club, PACC, ceased face to face meetings in our hall in March.  At the end of October, as travel restrictions were eased, we spent a few days in Robe - it was so nice to getaway and take photos.  I had never been to Robe before; it had been on my 'wish list' for such a long time.  PACC also had a 'social' catchup in our club-rooms on the 4th November and we are meeting up on 15th December for our end of year presentations - Covid-19 permitting ofcourse!

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June & July Competition Results

Well, June & July certainly disappeared into the blink of an eye!

Mawson Lakes Photography Club had the subjects of Winter & Open and Port Adelaide Camera Club had subjects of Landscape/Seascape, Winter & Open.

Here are the images submitted.

Got the Winter Blues Scores:

MLPC - 10 out of 10 - Distinction

PACC - 9 out of 10 - 3rd Place

Ethel Beach Score:

PACC Landscape/Seascape - 9 out of 10 - 3rd Place

We are going to get wet! Score:

MLPC - Open - Scored 10 out of 10 - Distinction - top image

I must confess, these results lifted my spirits :)

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Perfect timing!

I went out with some of my camera club friends and another club last week - it was a bit windy at first, but it settled down.

Here are some shots taken on the night - perfect candidates for my 117 in 2017 project.


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You gotta get lucky some times!  I was taking a shot of the lamp, and the bird just landed on it!

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Out and about

I was out and about today, catching up with some very dear friends.  We meet up at Lakeside Cafe - I can tell you I had the most yummy Banana Caramel Pie, the coffee was just perfect!

Alan and Irene - I have known Alan since about 1974,

so that makes him one of my oldest and dearest friends

Big Foot!

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Autumn Day

Linking with Skywatch Friday

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A new Photography Club

I have recently found a new Photography Club - quite close to where I live ;-)

Mawson Lakes Photography Club has been formed by Andreas Kiermeier, who organised the Adelaide Walk as part of the Scott Kelby World Wide Photo Walk 2011 (see my previous post HERE) and will be meeting the third Thursday of each month.

The weather was very kind to us for our first Photo Walk ;-)

The walkers starting off ;-)


#50 of 52 Blooms


#49 of 52 Blooms


#48 of 52 Blooms


Water Reflections


Building Reflections


Mother Duck


Model Sailboats on the Lake


The ducks don't seem to mind sharing the lake ;-)

I had a wonderful time on our walk and will definitely be joining the Mawson Lakes Photography Club.

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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

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