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We meet on Tuesdays @ 7PM; Face to face meetings are held at DeMolay – Margaret St Toowoomba Opposite Queens Park

Meeting information is emailed out to members by our website.

1st Tuesday Masterclass – The Digital Darkroom (Zoom)
2nd Tuesday Comp Night – DeMolay (DeMolay & Zoom)
3rd TuesdayMasterclass – The Digital Darkroom (Zoom)
4th TuesdayImage Review (Zoom) or Guest Speaker (TBA)
5th TuesdayADHOC – Zoom

We also try to have a field day each month. Locations will be emailed out, you can see our planned outings here:
https://tpsi.org.au/set-subjects/

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About us

Our aim is to promote, improve, share and enjoy photography in Toowoomba and the surrounding district offering many services, all specifically designed to improve photography and photographic skills in a friendly social atmosphere. Membership is open to all comers regardless of whether you are a beginner, an amateur or a professional photographer.

Upcoming Events - mouse over for details
Apr
9
Tue
7:00 pm Monthly Meeting & Treasure Hunt ... @ De Molay House
Monthly Meeting & Treasure Hunt ... @ De Molay House
Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
As well as the usual competition judging, winners of the March Treasure Hunt will be announced and prizes awarded.
May
14
Tue
7:00 pm TPSI Monthly Meeting and Competi...
TPSI Monthly Meeting and Competi...
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Members and friends are invited to our monthly meeting and competition night – 7pm at DeMolay House on the second Tuesday of each month.
7:00 pm Treasure Hunt 2024, Prize Presen... @ DeMolay House
Treasure Hunt 2024, Prize Presen... @ DeMolay House
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Prizes will be awarded to the winning photographers and the best Treasure Hunt group during the May monthly meetings. Photos taken on the day will also be displayed.
Jun
11
Tue
7:00 pm TPSI Monthly Meeting and Competi...
TPSI Monthly Meeting and Competi...
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Members and friends are invited to our monthly meeting and competition night – 7pm at DeMolay House on the second Tuesday of each month.
Jul
9
Tue
7:00 pm TPSI Monthly Meeting and Competi...
TPSI Monthly Meeting and Competi...
Jul 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Members and friends are invited to our monthly meeting and competition night – 7pm at DeMolay House on the second Tuesday of each month.
Recent Posts Archives

Judging Night Tonight @ Demolay

DATE: 11/04/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09

Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw
Judging Feedback from Members:
We encourage feedback from our members regarding all aspects of the Society. Judging can be quite an emotional roller coaster, providing feedback to a judge is often of a negative nature. The committee often become inundated with feedback from members after a judging occurs which we have found causes our meetings to go late into the night (our last meeting started at 7PM and finished at 11PM)…. A massive task for your committee members.
As such, we have set up a separate sub committee that will meet on a different night to compile the report for the PSQ Judges, this will reduce the load on our committee meetings. From here-on we ask that all feedback regarding judging be done through this online form – Don’t forget that you can send positive feedback too…. Our judges work so hard and often a nice word will really help encourage them to continue doing this often thankless task.
Judging feedback can not be submitted anonymously, any feedback provided using false information will be discarded.
The form can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/feedback/

Image Scoring:
After much discussion we have added a new scoring option called “Entry” – this will attract a score of ONE point. An out of category image will now only be considered if the image infringes on another artists copyright or contains material of an inappropriate nature. Judges will flag these images with the committee for review.

Commentary at club nights:
It has been noted that there is a growing trend of commentary from members at club nights. Some of the comments have been regarding peoples images being displayed at judging nights, other comments have been noted regarding judges and also other comments being said during Zoom meetings of a sexist, religious or inappropriate nature.
The committee have discussed this and want to put out the following notice:

We want to remind all members that the photography club is a safe and inclusive space for all individuals, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, and religion.
We believe that our club is a place for creative expression and learning, and we want to ensure that everyone feels welcome and respected. We would like to remind all members that any form of discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes making derogatory or offensive comments about photographs, judges, or any other topic.
We urge all members to be mindful of their language and behaviour when participating in club activities. Please remember that our members are from different background, are at a different skill level and in general have come to socialise with and learn from each other.
Inappropriate comments and behaviour will be addressed.
We appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe and respectful environment for all members of our photography club.Sliding-Scale-updated-March-2023-1Download

Concerns / Queries / Committee Contact

Do you need to contact a member or the whole committee? Click on one of the blue links below to send an email.

MyPhotoClub

Are you having trouble using MyPhotoClub?
See the links on our front page for more info on how to make the most of it:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au

This is just a sample image, clicking here will have no action.

Next Field Day

Where: Mount Coot-Tha Brisbane Botanical Gardens
When: 15 April 2023
Time: TBA
Register your attendance here: https://tpsi.org.au/field-day-form/
Further details:
To better target field days, we have developed an online form for members to fill in and register their interest. The form will ask members to update contact details, especially emergency contacts. This form will need to be completed before each outing.
There is also a section for members to list any visitors they are bringing. We have found that any visitor that attends field days must purchase an associate membership to ensure they are covered by insurance.This form can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/field-day-form/

Guest Speakers

WHO: Steve Parish
When: 25 April 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Nature Photography

WHO: Sid Owen
When: TBA
Where: Sid Owen’s Studio
Topic: High Key Photography

WHO: Graham Harris
When: 23 May 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Focus Stacking

WHO: Allan Rosser
When: 27 June 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Profile Corrections

** IMPORTANT – ACTION REQUIRED BY MEMBERS **

Update your contact details:
Please use our online form to update your contact details – including emergency contact information.
Link to Form:
https://tpsi.org.au/membership/

Scroll down the page to the form section and select “Confirm or Update my Details” – Fill in the sections and press submit.

Please take note of the Updated Weekly Schedule:

We meet on Tuesdays @ 7PM; Face to face meetings are held at DeMolay – Margaret St Toowoomba Opposite Queens Park
Meeting information is emailed out to members via our MyPhotoClub website.
First TuesdayPhotoshop Masterclass (Zoom)
Second TuesdayComp Night – DeMolay (DeMolay & Zoom)
Third TuesdayLightroom Masterclass (Zoom)
Fourth TuesdayImage Review (Zoom) or Guest Speaker (location to be advised)
Fifth TuesdayADHOC – Zoom

We also try to have a field day each month. Locations will be emailed out, you can see our planned outings here:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/

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

Questions?

Post in our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup

2023 Set Subjects, Judges, Guidelines and Outings
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/

Discussions around Judging: – Updated Jan 2023
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.

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, April 11, 2023

Results for competitions in March 2023 Barry

There were 2 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in March 2023 Barry

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Melinda_Eighties fashion High key
Barry Whisson – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono

The lilypads_Sydney
Barry Whisson – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

by Travis Lord, April 10, 2023

Photoshop Masterclass Tonight on Zoom

DATE: 04/04/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09

Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw

by Travis Lord, April 4, 2023

General Notice to Members:

Dear Members,

At our last committee meeting we discussed in length a number of topics and initiatives to further improve the way the society functions and promote a healthy and welcoming environment for members.

Please see below for further information.
Field Days:
To better target field days, we have developed an online form for members to fill in and register their interest. The form will ask members to update contact details, especially emergency contacts. This form will need to be completed before each outing.
There is also a section for members to list any visitors they are bringing. We have found that any visitor that attends field days must purchase an associate membership to ensure they are covered by insurance.

This form can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/field-day-form/

Judging Feedback from Members:
We encourage feedback from our members regarding all aspects of the Society. Judging can be quite an emotional roller coaster, providing feedback to a judge is often of a negative nature. The committee often become inundated with feedback from members after a judging occurs which we have found causes our meetings to go late into the night (our last meeting started at 7PM and finished at 11PM)…. A massive task for your committee members.
As such, we have set up a separate sub committee that will meet on a different night to compile the report for the PSQ Judges, this will reduce the load on our committee meetings. From here-on we ask that all feedback regarding judging be done through this online form – Don’t forget that you can send positive feedback too…. Our judges work so hard and often a nice word will really help encourage them to continue doing this often thankless task.
Judging feedback can not be submitted anonymously, any feedback provided using false information will be discarded.
The form can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/

Image Scoring:
After much discussion we have added a new scoring option called “Entry” – this will attract a score of ONE point. An out of category image will now only be considered if the image infringes on another artists copyright or contains material of an inappropriate nature. Judges will flag these images with the committee for review.

Commentary at club nights:
It has been noted that there is a growing trend of commentary from members at club nights. Some of the comments have been regarding peoples images being displayed at judging nights, other comments have been noted regarding judges and also other comments being said during Zoom meetings of a sexist, religious or inappropriate nature.
The committee have discussed this and want to put out the following notice:

We want to remind all members that the photography club is a safe and inclusive space for all individuals, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, and religion.
We believe that our club is a place for creative expression and learning, and we want to ensure that everyone feels welcome and respected. We would like to remind all members that any form of discrimination, harassment, or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes making derogatory or offensive comments about photographs, judges, or any other topic.
We urge all members to be mindful of their language and behaviour when participating in club activities. Please remember that our members are from different background, are at a different skill level and in general have come to socialise with and learn from each other.
Inappropriate comments and behaviour will be addressed.
We appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe and respectful environment for all members of our photography club.

Regards, Travis Lord President, Toowoomba Photographic Society. Web http://tpsi.org.au  Email president@tpsi.org.au      

Concerns / Queries / Committee Contact

Do you need to contact a member or the whole committee? Click on one of the blue links below to send an email.

MyPhotoClub

Are you having trouble using MyPhotoClub?
See the links on our front page for more info on how to make the most of it:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au

This is just a sample image, clicking here will have no action.

Next Field Day

Where: Mount Coot-Tha Brisbane Botanical Gardens
When: 15 April 2023
Time: Details to be released closer to the date
Further details: As Above

Guest Speakers

WHO: Steve Parish
When: 25 April 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Nature Photography

WHO: Sid Owen
When: TBA
Where: Sid Owen’s Studio
Topic: High Key Photography

WHO: Graham Harris
When: 23 May 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Focus Stacking

WHO: Allan Rosser
When: 27 June 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Profile Corrections

** IMPORTANT – ACTION REQUIRED BY MEMBERS **

Update your contact details:
Please use our online form to update your contact details – including emergency contact information.
Link to Form:
https://tpsi.org.au/membership/

Scroll down the page to the form section and select “Confirm or Update my Details” – Fill in the sections and press submit.

Please take note of the Updated Weekly Schedule:

We meet on Tuesdays @ 7PM; Face to face meetings are held at DeMolay – Margaret St Toowoomba Opposite Queens Park
Meeting information is emailed out to members via our MyPhotoClub website.
First TuesdayPhotoshop Masterclass (Zoom)
Second TuesdayComp Night – DeMolay (DeMolay & Zoom)
Third TuesdayLightroom Masterclass (Zoom)
Fourth TuesdayImage Review (Zoom) or Guest Speaker (location to be advised)
Fifth TuesdayADHOC – Zoom

We also try to have a field day each month. Locations will be emailed out, you can see our planned outings here:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/

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

Questions?

Post in our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TPSCLosedGroup

2023 Set Subjects, Judges, Guidelines and Outings
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/

Discussions around Judging: – Updated Jan 2023
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.

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, March 30, 2023

Field Day / Image Review Night Zoom @ 7PM Tonight

For March Field Day Images Upload them here – Maximum of 2 per person:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=4113

For General Image Review / Feedback – Maximum of 2 Per Person:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=3403

DATE: 28/03/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09

Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw

Concerns / Queries / Committee Contact

Do you need to contact a member or the whole committee? Click on one of the blue links below to send an email.

MyPhotoClub

Are you having trouble using MyPhotoClub?
See the links on our front page for more info on how to make the most of it:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au

This is just a sample image, clicking here will have no action.

Next Field Day

Where: Mount Coot-Tha Brisbane Botanical Gardens
When: 15 April 2023
Time: Details to be released closer to the date
Further details: As Above

Guest Speakers

WHO: Steve Parish
When: 25 April 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Nature Photography

WHO: Sid Owen
When: TBA
Where: Sid Owen’s Studio
Topic: High Key Photography

WHO: Graham Harris
When: 23 May 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Focus Stacking

WHO: Allan Rosser
When: 27 June 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Profile Corrections

** IMPORTANT – ACTION REQUIRED BY MEMBERS **

Update your contact details:
Please use our online form to update your contact details – including emergency contact information.
Link to Form:
https://tpsi.org.au/membership/

Scroll down the page to the form section and select “Confirm or Update my Details” – Fill in the sections and press submit.

General Notices – All Members Please Read

Please take note of the Updated Weekly Schedule:

We meet on Tuesdays @ 7PM; Face to face meetings are held at DeMolay – Margaret St Toowoomba Opposite Queens Park
Meeting information is emailed out to members via our MyPhotoClub website.
First TuesdayPhotoshop Masterclass (Zoom)
Second TuesdayComp Night – DeMolay (DeMolay & Zoom)
Third TuesdayLightroom Masterclass (Zoom)
Fourth TuesdayImage Review (Zoom) or Guest Speaker (location to be advised)
Fifth TuesdayADHOC – Zoom

We also try to have a field day each month. Locations will be emailed out, you can see our planned outings here:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/

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

New Sliding Scale for Judging: Click on image to make larger

How to use a sliding scale:
Take note of the grade you are scoring, the coloured sections are broken up into blocks and shows the score that should be assigned to an image based on the description below it. In some cases an award may encompass several sections below.
For example:
B Grade, an honour should be assigned to an image that fits the descriptions of any of the first three boxes from the left of the table.

A Grade, an honour should be assigned to an image that fits the descriptions of any of the first two boxes from the left of the table.

Salon grade, an honour should be assigned to an image that fits the description of the first box from the left of the table only.

Training & Videos

TPS Video Recordings

 Photography Training Notes

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, Judges, Guidelines and Outings
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/

Discussions around Judging: – Updated Jan 2023
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.

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, March 28, 2023

****TONIGHT**** Lightroom Masterclass on Zoom @7pm 21/03

Please ignore previous email, a typo was made, the lightroom class is on tonight!

First one of the year – Margaret will be taking everyone through the healing tools and masking.

You can find documentation here: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2023/03/LIGHTROOM-TRAINING-Lesson-5.pdf

DATE: 21/03/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09

Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw

by Travis Lord, March 21, 2023

Lightroom Masterclass on Zoom @7pm 22/03

First one of the year – Margaret will be taking everyone through the healing tools and masking.

You can find documentation here: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2023/03/LIGHTROOM-TRAINING-Lesson-5.pdf

DATE: 21/03/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09

Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw

Concerns / Queries / Committee Contact

Do you need to contact a member or the whole committee? Click on one of the blue links below to send an email.

MyPhotoClub

Are you having trouble using MyPhotoClub?
See the links on our front page for more info on how to make the most of it:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au

This is just a sample image, clicking here will have no action.

Next Field Day

Where: Mount Coot-Tha Brisbane Botanical Gardens
When: 15 April 2023
Time: Details to be released closer to the date
Further details: As Above

Guest Speakers

WHO: Steve Parish
When: 25 April 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Nature Photography

WHO: Sid Owen
When: TBA
Where: Sid Owen’s Studio
Topic: High Key Photography

WHO: Graham Harris
When: 23 May 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Focus Stacking

WHO: Allan Rosser
When: 27 June 2023
Where: Zoom & Demolay
Topic: Profile Corrections

** IMPORTANT – ACTION REQUIRED BY MEMBERS **

Update your contact details:
Please use our online form to update your contact details – including emergency contact information.
Link to Form:
https://tpsi.org.au/membership/

Scroll down the page to the form section and select “Confirm or Update my Details” – Fill in the sections and press submit.

General Notices – All Members Please Read

Please take note of the Updated Weekly Schedule:

We meet on Tuesdays @ 7PM; Face to face meetings are held at DeMolay – Margaret St Toowoomba Opposite Queens Park
Meeting information is emailed out to members via our MyPhotoClub website.
First TuesdayPhotoshop Masterclass (Zoom)
Second TuesdayComp Night – DeMolay (DeMolay & Zoom)
Third TuesdayLightroom Masterclass (Zoom)
Fourth TuesdayImage Review (Zoom) or Guest Speaker (location to be advised)
Fifth TuesdayADHOC – Zoom

We also try to have a field day each month. Locations will be emailed out, you can see our planned outings here:
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/

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

New Sliding Scale for Judging: Click on image to make larger

How to use a sliding scale:
Take note of the grade you are scoring, the coloured sections are broken up into blocks and shows the score that should be assigned to an image based on the description below it. In some cases an award may encompass several sections below.
For example:
B Grade, an honour should be assigned to an image that fits the descriptions of any of the first three boxes from the left of the table.

A Grade, an honour should be assigned to an image that fits the descriptions of any of the first two boxes from the left of the table.

Salon grade, an honour should be assigned to an image that fits the description of the first box from the left of the table only.

Training & Videos

TPS Video Recordings

 Photography Training Notes

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, Judges, Guidelines and Outings
https://tpsi.org.au/2023-set-subjects/

Discussions around Judging: – Updated Jan 2023
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.

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, March 21, 2023

Crows Nest Falls / National Park Outing 18/03/2023

Hi All, outing at Crows Nest this weekend, looking forward to seeing you there.

Andrew Raguse has kindly offered to be there for us and will do a quick run through on capturing birds and other wildlife before we set off into the park.

Date: 18/03/2023
Time: Arrive at 7AM
Where: Crows Nest Falls / National Park
Weather: 20c around 7am, rising to 30c during the day
What to bring:
Camera, variety of lenses (macro, wide, telephoto), Memory Cards, Batteries
Flash may be beneficial
Tripod might be helpful, but limited locations to use one. Monopod could come in handy if you have one
Cable Shutter release
Lens filters (big stoppers, ND Filters, Graduated, Polarising etc)
Sunscreen
Good, sturdy, grippy, walking shoes.
Hats
Bug Repellent
Water / Bottles
Food (there is a bakery and a few other options in crows nest for refreshments)
Coffee!!!
Directions from Toowoomba:
https://goo.gl/maps/mDZf5A9d34XPCEEw7

Map of the park with walking trails

More information about the walk:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/queensland/crows-nest-falls-pools-loop

by Travis Lord, March 16, 2023

Meeting Recordings

Please note the recordings from the last two judging nights and the first photoshop masterclass have been uploaded and ready to be watched. To access them please login to our MyPhotoClub website and click on the TPS Video Recordings link in the menu as shown. HTTPS://TOOWOOMBA.MYPHOTOCLUB.COM.AU

Concerns / Queries / Committee Contact
Do you need to contact a member or the whole committee?

  • President president@tpsi.org.au
  • Vice-President vicepresident@tpsi.org.au
  • Secretary secretary@tpsi.org.au
  • Treasurer treasurer@tpsi.org.au
  • All Committee Members committee@tpsi.org.au
  • Webmaster webmaster@tpsi.org.au

by Travis Lord, March 15, 2023

Results for competitions in March 2023

There were 100 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in March 2023

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Wild coastline NSW
Wayne Liebelt – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Rainy Reflections
Belinda Kranz – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Beezy Worker Goes For Sunny Honey
Tim Dunn – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Early morning photographer
Ann Gibbs-Jordan – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Pretty in Pink
Kym Stewart – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Dr Roberts Ducks
Brian Kenny – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

One Lump or Two
Kim Kuhnemann – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Princess Smith
Charlotte Lord – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

cute couple
iris Castle – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Sleepyhead
Megan Rees – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Babbling Brook
Evan Williams – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Pot of Daisies
Sharon Helander – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour

Graduation Portrait
Les Maidment – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour

Daisy
Stewart Dorman – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour

Lichen
Sandra Neill – Honour
PRINT Salon Grade Open Colour

You look bigger than the other hens
Sara Hedley – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Dragonfly Goliath
Graham Harris – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Don’t make a dummy out of me
Jason Wheeler – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Nest Weaving
Janine Waters – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Sweet
Jo-Ann Aspromourgos – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

High tea
Jo-Ann Aspromourgos – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

Flying High
Dean Mengel – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

Wind Powered
Travis Lord – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

Delicate
Jasmin Lord – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

Kirigami Tower
Jenny Graff – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono

Calm before the storm
Anthony Harrison – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono

Whale Tail
Veronica Sorley – Honour
PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Mono

The Grass Withers
Allan Rosser – Honour
PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Mono

Protected
John Stewart – Honour
PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Mono

Atrocity
Pete McDonald – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono

Gumnuts
Julie Buza – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Mono

Coming Through
Julie Buza – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Mono

Silk & Peppermint
Marilyn Johnson – Honour
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Mono

Thoughtfulness
Robin Widdowson – Honour
PRINT B Grade Open Mono

Tree In The Sand
Belinda Kranz – Honour
DIGITAL A Grade Creative

Emerging peril
Margaret Kebble – Honour
DIGITAL Salon Grade Creative

Relaxing By The Water
Dianne Horrocks – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Leith With Reflections
Dianne Horrocks – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Another mountain to climb
Jo Christensen – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Harley
Cheryl Bellette – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Gilberts Grave Thistles
Ann Gibbs-Jordan – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Angel Face
Pete McDonald – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Beannie Kid
Charlotte Lord – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Guinea flowers
Gracie Lord – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Rose Coloured Glasses
Vivienne Lord – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Up and Away
Evan Williams – Merit
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Sundown at Busselltown
Melanie Emeny – Merit
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Room for more for the night
Peter Allison – Merit
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Urban Space
Allan McLucas – Merit
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Beinn aChrulaiste
Allan McLucas – Merit
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Sleeping Angel
Jane Lobegeier – Merit
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour

Interloper
Sharon Helander – Merit
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour

Passing Stream
Sandra Neill – Merit
PRINT Salon Grade Open Colour

Night Tiger 03
Graham Harris – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Black n White Colobus
Janine Waters – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Old Bits from the Shed.
Robert Fox – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Venice Cathedral
Margaret Kebble – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

White Rose
Roberta Edwards – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

Lily in white
Jenny Graff – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

Peaceful
Jasmin Lord – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

The flower
Sandy Adsett – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono

Delicate
Pierre Boudib – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono

Stedfast
Tryg Helander – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono

Finally finished the race!
Sara Hedley – Merit
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono

Kookaburra Sits on the old Gum Tree
Allan Rosser – Merit
PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Mono

One Tree Hill
John Stewart – Merit
PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono

Solitary
Lyn Liebelt – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono

Princes Pier
Lyn Liebelt – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono

Mona_2022
Sonny Rutherford – Merit
DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono

Rufus Fantail Chick
Terry O’Brien – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Maria Island 2022
Sonny Rutherford – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Holden HT Premier
Tim Dunn – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Yanks Jetty Orpheus Island
Grant Phillips – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Bowl of sunshine
Kym Stewart – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

The Hardest Button to Button
Kim Kuhnemann – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Cherries & Lace
Val Shield – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Flower Tea
Gracie Lord – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Featherly
Vivienne Lord – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Help Me, Daddy!
Cheryl Bellette – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

cityscape at sunset
iris Castle – Highly Commended
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Gravity is a myth.
Stewart Dorman – Highly Commended
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Bee ootiful
Ken Morton – Highly Commended
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Pixel Peeping
Ken Morton – Highly Commended
DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour

Anyone for Coffee
Les Maidment – Highly Commended
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour

The winning smile
Jason Wheeler – Highly Commended
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Berry Nice
Dean Mengel – Highly Commended
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

Yesterdays Heroes
Robert Fox – Highly Commended
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

That’s a wrap
Sandy Adsett – Highly Commended
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono

Disappearing piers
Wayne Liebelt – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono

Abandoned
Terry O’Brien – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono

Gatekeeper
Dennis Clark – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono

The Convict Barn
Grant Phillips – Highly Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono

There is hope
Megan Rees – Highly Commended
DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Mono

Blue Boat House
Inge Gajczak – Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour

Banksia Dude
Brian Kenny – Commended
DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour

Beach Scene
Pierre Boudib – Commended
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

King of the Proteas
Anthony Harrison – Commended
DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour

William in High Key
Tryg Helander – Commended
DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour

The Apprentice
Val Shield – Commended
DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono

Ball of Bubbles
Roberta Edwards – Commended
DIGITAL Salon Grade Creative

by Travis Lord, March 14, 2023