Member Update 18/11
We had a fantastic night on the 15th Discussing Judging as a PSQ Accredited or Understudy Judge, there was lots of discussion and clarification around the process.
In my slideshow there were a number of links, the links are as follows:
See how other photographers provide critique:
https://scottkelby.com/what-can-you-expect-from-a-photo-critique/
https://thattogspot.com/monthly-challenges/
https://apja.org.au/resources-open/
TPS Resources:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/2021-tps-comp-recordings/
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/photographic-training-notes/
https://tpsi.org.au/community/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=3403
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/comp-viewing-home/?collection_id=3403
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/
https://tpsi.org.au/feedback/
PSQ Resources:
https://www.psq.org.au/uploads/9/2/9/2/92924276/2020-11-26_psq_judges_manual.pdf
https://www.psq.org.au/newsletters.html
https://www.psq.org.au/understudy-judge-forms–info.html
https://www.psq.org.au/subject-definitions.html
January Comp Important Please Read:
Technically, there isn’t a January Comp, HOWEVER,
We have opened a non graded comp for January, Members are able to enter two images each, of any kind, there is NO TOPIC, images can me colour, mono or creative. For this exercise there will be no prints.
The comp is open NOW. You will see it in the normal section where you upload images.
The comp closes on the 16th of December.
Once the competition is closed, ALL members will have an opportunity to score all of the images from 1 to 9.
On the 10th Of January (what would be our normal face to face meeting date) we will meet in DeMolay, all of the images will be gone through.
Images will be split up in batches of 5 or 10 (depending how many people attend), one of our PSQA judges will provide feedback, a member from the audience will be called up to also provide feedback, they will rotate as to who goes first. The process will continue until all images are seen.
This will give member a chance to become the judge.
General Notices – All Members Please Read
End of Year Competition
Due to unforeseen circumstances – our end of year judge had to pull out.
We have secured a new judge, Beverley Lacey who has worked with TPS in the past as well as Graham Burstow in the Heritage Photographic Competition.
Nothing else has changed.
Non Graded Section
The Non Graded section is coming soon. Keep an eye out for more details.
2023 Membership Fees
Invoices are being worked on, please keep an eye out for these in your email. Ensure to check your junk mail folders.
Volunteers Required
Field Day Co-Ordinator
Social Media Co-ordinator
Register here: https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Member Shirts
Roberta has all of the recently ordered shirts and wants to give them to their owners. You can collect these at our next meeting at DeMolay House or contact Roberta to organise another pickup option.
Training Notes & Recordings:
To Find the files go to our MyPhotoClub Website and Login
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
On the Menu – Click Training Portal and then Follow one of the links.
Associate members can use the links below to access training files
Training & Videos
Questions?
Why not post a question in our new Forum?
https://tpsi.org.au/community/
or our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup
2023 Set Subjects & Guidelines
Have been finalised and can be seen here all of the judges have been secured:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/
Discussions around Judging:
There has been a lot of discussion around judging this year, we are working on some changes which will hopefully improve things for 2023. For further information see this post:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/notice-to-members/
Understudy Judge Program
Do you like looking at photographs? Want to be able to give people feedback on their images to help them grow?
If so, you should consider becoming an understudy judge for the PSQ!
Where do I start you ask?
Have a read through the PSQ Judges manual which you can find here:
https://www.psq.org.au/uploads/9/2/9/2/92924276/2020-11-26_psq_judges_manual.pdf
And then, contact our committee expressing your interest and then we can sit with you to discuss your application.
January AGM
The AGM will be on the 24th of January. Committee nomination forms and proxy voting forms will be sent out shortly.
Focus Stacking
Graham Harris has volunteered to do a Focus Stacking Night for 2023.
Members Shirts
Order your member shirts here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/members-shirts/
We are looking to add some options of TPS hats as well.
Need help saving images for comp?
See the instructions here:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/saving-images-updated-2022/
Want to enter a Print into the Comps?
See here for instructions:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/entering-prints-to-tps/
Equipment for sale:
Do you have equipment you wish to sell, or looking for something to buy?
You can now put them up for sale using our online forum:
https://tpsi.org.au/community/for-sale/
by Travis Lord, November 18, 2022
Zoom Meeting 15/11 @ 7PM
Hi All,
Tonight we will be changing the format somewhat, instead of our image review night, Travis will do a presentation on Judging.
This will give members an insight as to what’s involved in judging for clubs in Queensland. There will be an opportunity for members to provide feedback.
We will also be releasing information about a new competition we are opening up for next year and the non-graded section for 2023.
DATE: 15/11/2022
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09
Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw
General Notices – All Members Please Read
Volunteers Required
Field Day Co-Ordinator
Social Media Co-ordinator
Register here: https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Member Shirts
Roberta has all of the recently ordered shirts and wants to give them to their owners. You can collect these at our next meeting at DeMolay House or contact Roberta to organise another pickup option.
Training Notes & Recordings:
To Find the files go to our MyPhotoClub Website and Login
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
On the Menu – Click Training Portal and then Follow one of the links.
Associate members can use the links below to access training files
Training & Videos
Questions?
Why not post a question in our new Forum?
https://tpsi.org.au/community/
or our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup
2023 Set Subjects & Guidelines
Have been finalised and can be seen here:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/
These are now on MyPhotoClub. We are currently seeking judges for these topics.
Discussions around Judging:
There has been a lot of discussion around judging this year, we are working on some changes which will hopefully improve things for 2023. For further information see this post:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/notice-to-members/
Understudy Judge Program
Do you like looking at photographs? Want to be able to give people feedback on their images to help them grow?
If so, you should consider becoming an understudy judge for the PSQ!
Where do I start you ask?
Have a read through the PSQ Judges manual which you can find here:
https://www.psq.org.au/uploads/9/2/9/2/92924276/2020-11-26_psq_judges_manual.pdf
And then, contact our committee expressing your interest and then we can sit with you to discuss your application.
January 2023 Break
We will be giving our committee, judges, and members a well deserved break in January. There will be NO formal competition this month, however we are cooking up a special night that we feel many members will be excited about.
January AGM
The AGM will be on the 24th of January. Committee nomination forms and proxy voting forms will be sent out shortly.
Focus Stacking
Graham Harris has volunteered to do a Focus Stacking Night for 2023.
Members Shirts
Order your member shirts here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/members-shirts/
We are looking to add some options of TPS hats as well.
Need help saving images for comp?
See the instructions here:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/saving-images-updated-2022/
Want to enter a Print into the Comps?
See here for instructions:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/entering-prints-to-tps/
Equipment for sale:
Do you have equipment you wish to sell, or looking for something to buy?
You can now put them up for sale using our online forum:
https://tpsi.org.au/community/for-sale/
by Travis Lord, November 15, 2022
Results for competitions in November 2022
There were 36 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in November 2022
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Lunch Dean Mengel – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Shattered Dream Richard Wyton – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Symbol of Devastation Dean Mengel – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Red eyed Green Tree Frog Terry O’Brien – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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Old hut under a starry night Peter Allison – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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cisticola iris Castle – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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Quy Nhon fisherman Pete McDonald – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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Rustic Charm John Stewart – Honour PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Morning Ablutions Robert Fox – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Jackos Robert Fox – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Egret Fly By Allan Rosser – Honour PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono 
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Once was a home now a relic Jo-Ann Aspromourgos – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Country Cottage Roberta Edwards – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Sunflower bud Graham Harris – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Jewells Early Days Tim Dunn – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Not what it used to be Jo Christensen – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Tintern Abbey Val Shield – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Seen Better Days Evan Williams – Merit PRINT B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Fill er up Peter Bourne – Merit PRINT B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Wai iti Nelson NZ Peter Bourne – Merit PRINT B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Evening Rays Terry O’Brien – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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The Old Sheep Yard Lake Mungo Pete McDonald – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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In need of a little TLC. Dennis Clark – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Time goes by Inge Gajczak – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Abandoned At Sunset Vivienne Lord – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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The Pub with No Beer John Stewart – Merit PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour 
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BigRed Janine Waters – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Desperate Lunge Michael Jones – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Hitting That Sweet Note Michael Jones – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Shed Storm Travis Lord – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Little piano learners Sara Hedley – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono 
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Fog in the Valleys Allan Rosser – Merit PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono 
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Closed for business Jo Christensen – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Wolston Park Mental Health Centre Dennis Clark – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Seen Better Days Kym Stewart – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Lighting Up Charlotte Lord – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Mono 
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by Travis Lord, November 8, 2022
Judging Night Tonight 7Pm @ DeMolay
Tonight is the judging night for Abandoned Buildings, Allan Rosser will be joining us to give feedback on our images.
DATE: 08/11/2022
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09
Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw
General Notices – All Members Please Read
Get your entries in for the End of Year Competition by Friday 11 November 2022
Click Here to Read the Full End of Year Comp Guidelines
Member Shirts
Roberta has all of the recently ordered shirts and wants to give them to their owners. You can collect these at our next meeting at DeMolay House November 08, or contact Roberta to organise another pickup option.
Training Notes & Recordings:
To Find the files go to our MyPhotoClub Website and Login
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
On the Menu – Click Training Portal and then Follow one of the links.
Associate members can use the links below to access training files
Training & Videos
Questions?
Why not post a question in our new Forum?
https://tpsi.org.au/community/
or our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup
2023 Set Subjects & Guidelines
Have been finalised and can be seen here:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/
These are now on MyPhotoClub. We are currently seeking judges for these topics.
Discussions around Judging:
There has been a lot of discussion around judging this year, we are working on some changes which will hopefully improve things for 2023. For further information see this post:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/notice-to-members/
Understudy Judge Program
Do you like looking at photographs? Want to be able to give people feedback on their images to help them grow?
If so, you should consider becoming an understudy judge for the PSQ!
Where do I start you ask?
Have a read through the PSQ Judges manual which you can find here:
https://www.psq.org.au/uploads/9/2/9/2/92924276/2020-11-26_psq_judges_manual.pdf
And then, contact our committee expressing your interest and then we can sit with you to discuss your application.
January 2023 Break
We will be giving our committee, judges, and members a well deserved break in January. There will be NO formal competition this month, however we are cooking up a special night that we feel many members will be excited about.
January AGM
The AGM will be on the 24th of January. Committee nomination forms and proxy voting forms will be sent out shortly.
Eligible entries:
Members are permitted to submit up to four images using any image entered into the Monthly Club Competitions from January to November of that year. Note: Alice Black and Graham Burstow winners from the aggregate competitions MAY be entered into the end of year competition categories.
Non-Eligible entries:
Images can not be entered into multiple sections (EG: Open and Creative, or converting a colour image to mono and entering in both). ALL other images are not eligible to be entered, including Images entered into previous end of year competitions.
Other:
Prints can be submitted, however they will be judged against digitals within the same category. Prints will be judged based on the physical print, not the digital representation. Images entered into the aggregate competition can be re-edited and submitted into the end of year competition. This will give members the opportunity to put into practice lessons learned throughout the year and action on judging feedback.
Focus Stacking
Graham Harris has volunteered to do a Focus Stacking Night for 2023.
Members Shirts
Order your member shirts here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/members-shirts/
We are looking to add some options of TPS hats as well.
Volunteers Required
Member Run Skills Nights
Constitution and By-Law update – Working Party
Facebook Group Moderator
Field Day Co-Ordinator
Junior and Non-Graded Planning Working Party
Social Media Co-ordinator
Register here: https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Need help saving images for comp?
See the instructions here:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/saving-images-updated-2022/
Want to enter a Print into the Comps?
See here for instructions:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/entering-prints-to-tps/
Equipment for sale:
Do you have equipment you wish to sell, or looking for something to buy?
You can now put them up for sale using our online forum:
https://tpsi.org.au/community/for-sale/
by Travis Lord, November 8, 2022
Trans-Tasman CUP – Judging Tonight 6/11
Tonight we have the judging for the Trans-Tasman Cup.
Ralph Brown (PSQ President) and Chris Traill (NZ) will join us to give feedback on our images to the Set Subject of Around Your Home.
Date: Sunday 06/11/2022
Time: 4PM QLD Time, 7PM NZ Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09
Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw
Please remember this is a fun competition between Toowoomba and our Howick friends.
by Travis Lord, November 6, 2022
November Field Day 05/11/2022
As already advertised, the November Field Day is Tomorrow.
Jacaranda Day – Goombungee
05 November 2022. This may be a good location to get some Social Documentary shots – just remember that these need to be Black and White for the 2023 Set Subject.
Meetup time: 10:00AM – Parade starts at 10:30.
Meetup Location: “Not New OpShop & Gallery – 54 Mocatta St Goombungee.
by Travis Lord, November 4, 2022
Members Update 01/11/2022
Hi All,
There will be no zoom meeting tonight 01/11/2022. Please see below for updates.
General Notices – Please Read
November Field Day – Jacaranda Day – Goombungee
05 November 2022. This may be a good location to get some Social Documentary shots – just remember that these need to be Black and White for the 2023 Set Subject.
Meetup time: 10:00AM – Parade starts at 10:30.
Meetup Location: “Not New OpShop & Gallery – 54 Mocatta St Goombungee.
Member Shirts
Roberta has all of the recently ordered shirts and wants to give them to their owners. You can collect these at our next meeting at DeMolay House November 08, or contact Roberta to organise another pickup option.
Training Notes & Recordings:
To Find the files go to our MyPhotoClub Website and Login
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
On the Menu – Click Training Portal and then Follow one of the links.
Associate members can use the links below to access training files
Training & Videos
Questions?
Why not post a question in our new Forum?
https://tpsi.org.au/community/
or our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup
2023 Set Subjects & Guidelines
Have been finalised and can be seen here:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/
These will start appearing on MyPhotoClub over the course of the month. We are currently seeking judges for these topics.
Discussions around Judging:
There has been a lot of discussion around judging this year, we are working on some changes which will hopefully improve things for 2023. For further information see this post:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/notice-to-members/
Understudy Judge Program
Do you like looking at photographs? Want to be able to give people feedback on their images to help them grow?
If so, you should consider becoming an understudy judge for the PSQ!
Where do I start you ask?
Have a read through the PSQ Judges manual which you can find here:
https://www.psq.org.au/uploads/9/2/9/2/92924276/2020-11-26_psq_judges_manual.pdf
And then, contact our committee expressing your interest and then we can sit with you to discuss your application.
January 2023 Break
We will be giving our committee, judges, and members a well deserved break in January. There will be NO formal competition this month, however we are cooking up a special night that we feel many members will be excited about.
January AGM
The AGM will be on the 24th of January. Committee nomination forms and proxy voting forms will be sent out shortly.
Howick Trans-Tasman Cup
The Trans-Tasman Cup has officially finished and we have selected the top thirty images according to the committee members, we could only enter two entries per member. We think everyone for their fantastic entries and look forward to competing against Howick soon!
https://tpsi.org.au/2h22-trans-tasman/
Get your entries in for the End of Year Competition by Friday 11 November 2022
Click Here to Read the Full End of Year Comp Guidelines
Eligible entries:
Members are permitted to submit up to four images using any image entered into the Monthly Club Competitions from January to November of that year. Note: Alice Black and Graham Burstow winners from the aggregate competitions MAY be entered into the end of year competition categories.
Non-Eligible entries:
Images can not be entered into multiple sections (EG: Open and Creative, or converting a colour image to mono and entering in both). ALL other images are not eligible to be entered, including Images entered into previous end of year competitions.
Other:
Prints can be submitted, however they will be judged against digitals within the same category. Prints will be judged based on the physical print, not the digital representation. Images entered into the aggregate competition can be re-edited and submitted into the end of year competition. This will give members the opportunity to put into practice lessons learned throughout the year and action on judging feedback.
Graham Burstow
In Honour of Graham Burstow, the Committee have ushered in a new monthly award for members to achieve called the “Graham Burstow Award – Judges Choice – Mono Image of the Month. This will continue to the end of the year, and commencing in 2023 will then attract an additional 2 points to the winner.
We have also put together a page on our website dedicated to Graham which shows a number of his images that he’d entered into our aggregate competitions.
https://tpsi.org.au/graham-burstow/
We would like to preserve the memories of Graham and His impact in our life and photography. If you have any photo’s of Graham or any video’s you may have taken of his talks, please head over to here to upload them. This will stay open until the end of October for now.
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=3375
Focus Stacking
Graham Harris has volunteered to do a Focus Stacking Night for 2023.
Members Shirts
Order your member shirts here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/members-shirts/
We are looking to add some options of TPS hats as well.
Volunteers Required
Member Run Skills Nights
Constitution and By-Law update – Working Party
Facebook Group Moderator
Field Day Co-Ordinator
Junior and Non-Graded Planning Working Party
Social Media Co-ordinator
Register here: https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Need help saving images for comp?
See the instructions here:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/saving-images-updated-2022/
Want to enter a Print into the Comps?
See here for instructions:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/entering-prints-to-tps/
Equipment for sale:
Do you have equipment you wish to sell, or looking for something to buy?
You can now put them up for sale using our online forum:
https://tpsi.org.au/community/for-sale/
by Travis Lord, November 1, 2022
Video Recordings & Training Notes Updated
We should be up to date now with all of the Zoom Meeting Recordings and Training Files.
To Find the files go to our MyPhotoClub Website and Login
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
On the Menu – Click Training Portal and then Follow one of the links.
Associate members can use the links below to access training files
Training & Videos
Questions?
Why not post a question in our new Forum?
https://tpsi.org.au/community/
or our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup
by Travis Lord, October 20, 2022
Lightroom Course on Zoom 19/10/2022 @7:30PM
Margaret will be running her fourth and final Lightroom course for 2022 this Wednesday. This week will be on using Masks. Margaret will recommence in 2023 with some more advanced topics for Lightroom.
Details Below: (Please note the link below is different from our usual Tuesday Meeting details).
Time: 07:30 PM Brisbane
Date: Wednesday 19/10/2022
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86133838032?pwd=elFyanF2dnlSUkUxcXJBOTNMZkZJdz09
Meeting ID: 861 3383 8032
Passcode: 986472
Lesson File:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/10/LIGHTROOM-TRAINING-Lesson-4.pdf
by Travis Lord, October 19, 2022
18/10/2022 Image Review Night & Notices
If you would like to get some feedback on images you may be thinking of entering for future judging’s, please submit them in the “Image Review Section” which you can find here, members can now enter THREE images for review:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=3403
Join Zoom Meeting
Time: 7:00PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09
Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw
Afterwards we will open the floor to some general discussion.
General Notices – Please Read
Member Shirts
Roberta has all of the recently ordered shirts and wants to give them to their owners. You can collect these at our next meeting at DeMolay House November 08, or contact Roberta to organise another pickup option.
Lightroom Courses
Margaret will be running her fourth and final Lightroom course for 2022 this Wednesday. This week will be on using Masks. Margaret will recommence in 2023 with some more advanced topics for Lightroom.
Details Below: (Please note the link below is different from our usual Tuesday Meeting details).
Time: 07:30 PM Brisbane
Date: Wednesday 19/10/2022
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86133838032?pwd=elFyanF2dnlSUkUxcXJBOTNMZkZJdz09
Meeting ID: 861 3383 8032
Passcode: 986472
Lesson File:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/10/LIGHTROOM-TRAINING-Lesson-4.pdf
November Field Day – Jacaranda Day – Goombungee
05 November 2022. This may be a good location to get some Social Documentary shots – just remember that these need to be Black and White for the 2023 Set Subject.
Meetup time: 10:00AM – Parade starts at 10:30.
Meetup Location: “Not New OpShop & Gallery – 54 Mocatta St Goombungee.
2023 Set Subjects & Guidelines
Have been finalised and can be seen here:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/
These will start appearing on MyPhotoClub over the course of the month. We are currently seeking judges for these topics.
Discussions around Judging:
There has been a lot of discussion around judging this year, we are working on some changes which will hopefully improve things for 2023. For further information see this post:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/notice-to-members/
Understudy Judge Program
Do you like looking at photographs? Want to be able to give people feedback on their images to help them grow?
If so, you should consider becoming an understudy judge for the PSQ!
Where do I start you ask?
Have a read through the PSQ Judges manual which you can find here:
https://www.psq.org.au/uploads/9/2/9/2/92924276/2020-11-26_psq_judges_manual.pdf
And then, contact our committee expressing your interest and then we can sit with you to discuss your application.
January 2023 Break
We will be giving our committee, judges, and members a well deserved break in January. There will be NO formal competition this month, however we are cooking up a special night that we feel many members will be excited about.
January AGM
The AGM will be on the 24th of January. Committee nomination forms and proxy voting forms will be sent out shortly.
Howick Trans-Tasman Cup
The Trans-Tasman Cup has officially finished and we have selected the top thirty images according to the committee members, we could only enter two entries per member. We think everyone for their fantastic entries and look forward to competing against Howick soon!
https://tpsi.org.au/2h22-trans-tasman/
Get your entries in for the End of Year Competition by Friday 11 November 2022
Click Here to Read the Full End of Year Comp Guidelines
Eligible entries:
Members are permitted to submit up to four images using any image entered into the Monthly Club Competitions from January to November of that year. Note: Alice Black and Graham Burstow winners from the aggregate competitions MAY be entered into the end of year competition categories.
Non-Eligible entries:
Images can not be entered into multiple sections (EG: Open and Creative, or converting a colour image to mono and entering in both). ALL other images are not eligible to be entered, including Images entered into previous end of year competitions.
Other:
Prints can be submitted, however they will be judged against digitals within the same category. Prints will be judged based on the physical print, not the digital representation. Images entered into the aggregate competition can be re-edited and submitted into the end of year competition. This will give members the opportunity to put into practice lessons learned throughout the year and action on judging feedback.
Graham Burstow
In Honour of Graham Burstow, the Committee have ushered in a new monthly award for members to achieve called the “Graham Burstow Award – Judges Choice – Mono Image of the Month. This will continue to the end of the year, and commencing in 2023 will then attract an additional 2 points to the winner.
We have also put together a page on our website dedicated to Graham which shows a number of his images that he’d entered into our aggregate competitions.
https://tpsi.org.au/graham-burstow/
We would like to preserve the memories of Graham and His impact in our life and photography. If you have any photo’s of Graham or any video’s you may have taken of his talks, please head over to here to upload them. This will stay open until the end of October for now.
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=3375
Focus Stacking
Graham Harris has volunteered to do a Focus Stacking Night for 2023.
Members Shirts
Order your member shirts here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/members-shirts/
We are looking to add some options of TPS hats as well.
Volunteers Required
Member Run Skills Nights
Constitution and By-Law update – Working Party
Facebook Group Moderator
Field Day Co-Ordinator
Junior and Non-Graded Planning Working Party
Social Media Co-ordinator
Register here: https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Need help saving images for comp?
See the instructions here:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/saving-images-updated-2022/
Want to enter a Print into the Comps?
See here for instructions:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/entering-prints-to-tps/
Equipment for sale:
Do you have equipment you wish to sell, or looking for something to buy?
You can now put them up for sale using our online forum:
https://tpsi.org.au/community/for-sale/
by Travis Lord, October 18, 2022
