Trans-Tasman Cup 2H23
All – Just a reminder that we are fast approaching the due date for the 2H23 Trans-Tasman comp against Howick. You have until the end of October to upload your entries.
Currently there are less than 10 images uploaded.
Topic – “Beauty”
Definition: “Beauty” – a combination of qualities, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. Everybody see’s beauty in different things so show us what beauty means to you.
Comp Dates: Starting from 01 September to 31st of October.
Upload your images here:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=4309
Judging Night: Saturday 18th of November.
by Travis Lord, October 9, 2023
October Outing 21/22 October – Greenup Meeting Place
Topics: Nature, Macro, Sunrise, Sunset, Landscape, Reflections and Night Photography
Based on the survey response, members should book accommodation at Greenup Individually, or group up together. Bookings can be done here and should be done ASAP.
https://www.greenupmeetingplace.com.au/book-now
Below is a general plan for the weekend – this may change slightly before the date based on feedback. If you have any suggestions on locations or things to photograph please let the committee know ASAP. committee@tpsi.org.au
Day trippers are welcome as well.
Date: October 21-22, 2023
Time: No specific time, but see below for recommended times for activities.
Remember to group up with other members and get to know each other.
Please note that members may arrive at different times feel free to explore the area at your own pace as well.
Please ensure you fill in this form if you are attending this outing.
https://tpsi.org.au/field-day-form/
If you are not currently a financial member or you are bringing a visitor; an associate membership should be purchased to be covered by insurance. This only needs to happen once a year.
Purchase membership here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/associate-membership-2023/
Notes about Greenup:
Greenup Meeting Place is a picturesque 10 acre property, with frontage on Bracker Creek and Coolmunda Dam located near Inglewood, close to the Queensland border, coffee and meals at CC Cafe Thursday-Monday 7am-4pm.
Note About Location: Ticks may in this area. It is recommended to ensure members employ methods to reduce tick bites and know how to remove them.
https://www.poisonsinfo.health.qld.gov.au/bites-and-stings/tick-bites
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tick-bites
Phone service might be patchy
Saturday 21 October
8am – 10am : Morning Nature and Macro Photography
Some Nature that you might find here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=-28.40310795844796&nelng=151.27798322516455&place_id=any&subview=map&swlat=-28.491537008221066&swlng=151.2021575179995
Some more info about nature at Greenup:
https://bird-spots.com/2022/01/20/greenup-meeting-place-jan-2022/
Explore the surroundings to capture close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small details.
Explore the areas near Macintyre Brook and Bracker Creek
Use a macro lens (if available) to capture intricate textures and patterns.
Suggested Focal Length for Macro: 50mm – 100mm.
Suggested Focal Length for nature / birds: 200mm – 600mm+
10 – 11 AM: Morning Tea & Coffee
Take a break at the Cafe and meetup with other members to share photos and locations.
12PM – If you intend to have dinner at the Cafe you MUST let the Chef know before 12 PM so that they can cook you a meal.
Evening meal: Spoil yourself while camping! Let our Chef, Col, know before 12pm and we will cook you an evening meal for $30 head / BYO!
11AM – 2PM – Free time – Check out some of the surrounding area.
Grab some lunch during this time:
Possible locations to visit:
Yelarbon Silo Art:
https://www.australiansiloarttrail.com/yelarbon
Texas Water Tank Art:
https://www.australiansiloarttrail.com/texas
Leven K Lavender Farm:
https://www.levenklavender.com.au/
Goondiwindi Region Website:
https://goondiwindiregion.com.au/things-to-do/
2PM – 3PM – Afternoon Tea & Coffee
Take a break at the Cafe and meetup with other members to share photos and locations. Share some of the locations nearby that you have found.
3PM – 5PM – Afternoon Nature and Macro Photography
Some Nature that you might find here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=-28.40310795844796&nelng=151.27798322516455&place_id=any&subview=map&swlat=-28.491537008221066&swlng=151.2021575179995
Some more info about nature at Greenup:
https://bird-spots.com/2022/01/20/greenup-meeting-place-jan-2022/
Explore the surroundings to capture close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small details.
Explore the areas near Macintyre Brook and Bracker Creek
Use a macro lens (if available) to capture intricate textures and patterns.
Suggested Focal Length for Macro: 50mm – 100mm.
Suggested Focal Length for nature / birds: 200mm – 600mm+
5PM – 6:30PM – Golden Hour – Blue Hour
Capture the beauty of the Brook and Creek and its surroundings in the golden hour lighting.
Experiment with different compositions, including leading lines, foreground interest, and reflections.
Graduated ND filters can be used to balance exposure between the bright sky and darker land.
Suggested Focal Length: 16mm – 35mm for wide-angle landscape shots.
6:30PM: Onwards – Dinner (Time to be confirmed with Chef)
Enjoy dinner at CC Cafe. Share your photography and locations.
Take a break to relax and socialise with fellow photographers.
Check your camera settings and review the photos you’ve taken so far.
7:30 PM: Night time Photography – Light trails, moon on water, intentional camera movement
Unfortunately this will not be an optimal time for Astro photography. The moon will be at 39% and rises at 10AM – setting around 12:30am on Sunday.
This however could be an interesting subject with the moon reflections on the water, or playing with torches / light sources and capturing light trails.
Alternatively you could setup in an area that can see the road and capture headlights / brake lights of passing vehicles. You might even be able to convince another member to be a vehicle model for you ;).
Star trails may be possible, however will be difficult with the moon, if you can find a good subject and a break in the trees- set your camera to face south for the best circular motion.
You could attempt some intention camera movement here, zoom pulls, focus pulls etc using the stars.
Use a medium to high ISO setting (800, 1600etc) , wide aperture (f/2.8 or lower), and longer exposure times 20, 30 seconds and beyond.
Consider using a remote shutter release or the camera’s built-in timer to minimise camera shake.
Experiment with different compositions and foreground elements.
Suggested Focal Length: 16mm – 35mm, fast glass preferred (f/2.8, f4 will work but will require higher ISO).
Sunday 22 October 2023
Sunrise: 4:45 – 5:30AM
For those who wish to be up early, Sunrise is at 5:12AM.
You may be able to capture nice filtered light along the creek, or mist on the water of the brook.
8AM – Breakfast, Coffee, Tea at the Cafe
Self explanatory – Use this time to discuss with others potential shoot locations.
10AM Onwards:
Look at Saturdays Plan and follow a similar plan, alternatively travel in the region to check out some other photography locations.
EG:
https://www.grc.qld.gov.au/downloads/file/512/bird-watching-brochurepdf
https://goondiwindiregion.com.au/the-beacon-lookout/
https://goondiwindiregion.com.au/event/gundy-markets-2/2023-10-22/
https://www.grc.qld.gov.au/downloads/file/507/inglewood-top-things–a4-e-brochure—2017-with-linkspdf
Additional Tips:
Bring extra camera batteries and memory cards to ensure you don’t run out of power or storage space.
A sturdy tripod is essential for stable long exposures and night photography.
Consider carrying a flashlight or headlamp for navigating in the dark.
If you’re interested in light painting, bring along some light sources. Torches, battery powered Christmas lights, light bars etc. Just keep in mind other campers.
Dress appropriately for changing weather conditions and bring insect repellent.
Cheat Sheets for Astro & Night Photography
Canon
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Canon-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Nikon
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Nikon-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Olympus
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Olympus-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Pentax:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Pentax-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Sony:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Sony-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
What to Bring:
Camera Gear:
Camera body with fully charged batteries.
Macro lens (60mm – 100mm for crop sensor, 90mm – 150mm for full frame, 45mm – 75mm for micro four thirds).
Wide-angle lens (10mm – 20mm for crop sensor, 16mm – 35mm for full frame, 8mm – 14mm for micro four thirds).
Standard zoom or prime lens (18mm – 50mm equivalent for crop sensor, 24mm – 70mm for full frame, 12mm – 35mm for micro four thirds).
Ultra-wide-angle lens (14mm – 24mm) for Night Photography.
Sturdy tripod.
Remote shutter release or timer.
Graduated ND filters.
Polarising filter.
Lens cleaning kit.
Extra memory cards.
Camera bag or backpack.
Personal Items:
Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
Insect repellent.
Snacks and water.
Sunscreen and a hat.
Layered clothing.
Notebooks and pens.
Night time Photography Essentials:
Flashlight, torches and lights
Warm beverages.
Portable camping chair or blanket.
Miscellaneous:
Photography books or guides.
First aid kit.
Trash bags.
Personal identification and emergency contact information.
Directions from Toowoomba
https://maps.app.goo.gl/r6ZW1RZwW2mZAm136
Toowoomba City
Queensland 4350
Take State Route 48 and National Route 42 to Greenup Limevale Rd in Coolmunda
1 hr 38 min (140 km)
Head south on Ruthven St towards Margaret St
7.0 km
Continue onto New England Hwy/A3
8.2 km
Turn left to stay on New England Hwy/A3
4.1 km
Turn right onto Cambooya Connection Rd/State Route 48
Continue to follow State Route 48
74.3 km
Turn right onto National Route 42
38.7 km
Turn left onto Stanthorpe Inglewood Rd/A89
7.4 km
Continue on Greenup Limevale Rd to your destination
1 min (500 m)
Continue straight onto Greenup Limevale Rd
400 m
Turn right
Destination will be on the left
100 m
Greenup Meeting Place
40 Greenup Limevale Rd, Coolmunda QLD 4387
by Travis Lord, October 8, 2023
Photoshop Masterclass Tonight on Zoom – 7PM
Tonight there will be a photoshop masterclass on gradients and their uses in photography post-processing. If there is time we will cover light rays and sunbeams also.
DATE: 03/10/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Where: Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09
Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw
Changes to MPC & TPSI(Purple) Websites:
Members – please familiarise yourself with some updates to the websites we use:
MyPhotoClub – Competition Website
Link: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
Info: This website is predominantly used for our competitions. You can get to the website using the above link, you do not need to go to the purple website first.
Changes:
There is a new button in the menu for the comp entry info, clicking on this will take you to relevant information about the competitions we manage.
This will then land people onto here: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/tps-comp-rules/
This rules, conditions and information page is being regularly updated whilst we compile all of the information from previous years. Please check here regularly for updates.
There were several buttons on the front page which have been relocated to up top of the logo so that they stand out more;
Also on the front page to the left of the slide show now shows up to date information about our usual meeting schedules.
When you go into a competition now, there is an orange button that used to link to the set subject definitions. This has been updated with more relevant information. When you click on this link another page with load (see below).
TPSI – Purple Website – How the public find us
Link: https://tpsi.org.au
Info: This website was created as customisation of the MyPhotoClub platform is very limited. It is linked to a number of google search tags and is one of the primary sources as to how new members find us. It’s also much easier to tell someone this link than the MyPhotoClub one. On this website you will find information about the club, membership fees and forms, as well as our storefront and other member information. It also hosts our email system EG: president@tpsi.org.au
Changes:
On the left hand menu under “Members Area” new links have been added to point people to our TPS Video Recordings and Training Documents – these will redirect you to the MyPhotoClub website which you will need to login using the same details as if you were entering our monthly competitions. *Note* The general public can not view the information in these pages. The link to the Set Subjects has been updated to include outings as well.
We continue to be dedicated to streamlining processes within the club, if you identify any issues or better ways of doing things please reach out to the committee via committee@tpsi.org.au.
Volunteers
We are always looking for members to volunteer to assist with the general running of the society. Some of these will significantly lighten the load for your committee members which will then allow them to concentrate more on member training, up-skilling and other opportunities to benefit the overall running of the society.
Some areas which we are particularly looking for are:
- Member Run Skills Nights
- Field Day / Outings Co-ordinator
- Community Engagement Co-ordinator
- Social Media Co-ordinator
- Hall night setup
- Visual Media Setup (Laptop, projector etc)
If you would like to nominate yourself, please fill in this form to express your interest:
https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Regular Notices to Members – Important please read:
Trans-Tasman Cup 2H23 – Details have been finalised.
Topic – “Beauty”
Definition: “Beauty” – a combination of qualities, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. Everybody see’s beauty in different things so show us what beauty means to you.
Dates: Starting from 01 September to 31st of October.
Judging Night: Saturday 18th of November.
Next Outing: Greenup Meeting Place – https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/october-outing-greenup-meeting-place-eoi-required/
Committee Members 2024: There are discussions within your current committee regarding changes in members for 2024.
Please consider volunteering. If you have an interest in this space please contact the president and secretary.
Print Night 2024: We are planning to hold a “print only” night in January 2024 where we will encourage all members to enter their images as prints. John Stewart has agreed to judge the imagery for us. For this night there will be no requirement to mount the prints.
Club Member Name Badges: A new member name badge has been developed, we encourage all members to purchase for face to face meetings and outings:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/tpsi-name-badge/
Commentary During Meeting & Judging Nights *reminder*:
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.
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.
Please refrain from making comments over Zoom or in Person.
The form can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/feedback/
Some other comments have been regarding members images being displayed, sexist, religious or inappropriate nature during Zoom meetings or at the hall.
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.
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 backgrounds, are at a different skill level and in general have come to socialise with and learn from each other.
We appreciate your cooperation in creating a respectful environment for all members of our photography club.
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.
- 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
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
** 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 Tuesday | Photoshop Masterclass (Zoom) |
| Second Tuesday | Comp Night – DeMolay (DeMolay & Zoom) |
| Third Tuesday | Lightroom Masterclass (Zoom) |
| Fourth Tuesday | Image Review (Zoom) or Guest Speaker (location to be advised) |
| Fifth Tuesday | ADHOC – 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/
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/set-subjects/
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/
by Travis Lord, October 3, 2023
QLD Interclub 2023 Results
Hi All,
I’ve just received the results from the 2023 Interclub Competition.
This year we placed fifth – tied with Rockhampton. I am so proud of the hard work you have all put in and the fantastic imagery that was submitted.
The new subjects for next year have been released and we will be working the guidelines into our standard aggregate competition for 2024.
The topics are:
Architecture
Food Photography
Creative
Scapes
People
Non A-Grade Open
Nature
Get your camera’s ready to photograph some of these great topics!
by Travis Lord, September 29, 2023
2023 Interclub Presentation 27/09
Hi All,
We have been invited to watch the 2023 Interclub Presentation. We have limited seats in the Zoom meeting, so as an alternative I will attempt to stream the presentation via YouTube Live for members to watch.
Date: 27/09/2023
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00PM’sh
Where: https://youtube.com/live/ODLwFhABqaA
Note: The above link will go live at 7PM, hopefully it will work, otherwise I believe the session will be recorded and we can share it around after the event.
These were our entries for 2023
https://tpsi.org.au/interclub2023/
by Travis Lord, September 26, 2023
Image review & General Catch Up Night on Zoom
Grab yourself a cuppa and join us tonight for an image review session and catch up.
If you have any images you’d like to share and get members feedback on please upload them here before 7PM Tonight:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=3403
DATE: 26/09/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Where: Zoom only (there will be nobody at DeMolay)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09
Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw
Changes to MPC & TPSI(Purple) Websites:
Members – please familiarise yourself with some updates to the websites we use:
MyPhotoClub – Competition Website
Link: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
Info: This website is predominantly used for our competitions. You can get to the website using the above link, you do not need to go to the purple website first.
Changes:
There is a new button in the menu for the comp entry info, clicking on this will take you to relevant information about the competitions we manage.
This will then land people onto here: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/tps-comp-rules/
This rules, conditions and information page is being regularly updated whilst we compile all of the information from previous years. Please check here regularly for updates.
There were several buttons on the front page which have been relocated to up top of the logo so that they stand out more;
Also on the front page to the left of the slide show now shows up to date information about our usual meeting schedules.
When you go into a competition now, there is an orange button that used to link to the set subject definitions. This has been updated with more relevant information. When you click on this link another page with load (see below).
TPSI – Purple Website – How the public find us
Link: https://tpsi.org.au
Info: This website was created as customisation of the MyPhotoClub platform is very limited. It is linked to a number of google search tags and is one of the primary sources as to how new members find us. It’s also much easier to tell someone this link than the MyPhotoClub one. On this website you will find information about the club, membership fees and forms, as well as our storefront and other member information. It also hosts our email system EG: president@tpsi.org.au
Changes:
On the left hand menu under “Members Area” new links have been added to point people to our TPS Video Recordings and Training Documents – these will redirect you to the MyPhotoClub website which you will need to login using the same details as if you were entering our monthly competitions. *Note* The general public can not view the information in these pages. The link to the Set Subjects has been updated to include outings as well.
We continue to be dedicated to streamlining processes within the club, if you identify any issues or better ways of doing things please reach out to the committee via committee@tpsi.org.au.
Volunteers
We are always looking for members to volunteer to assist with the general running of the society. Some of these will significantly lighten the load for your committee members which will then allow them to concentrate more on member training, up-skilling and other opportunities to benefit the overall running of the society.
Some areas which we are particularly looking for are:
- Member Run Skills Nights
- Field Day / Outings Co-ordinator
- Community Engagement Co-ordinator
- Social Media Co-ordinator
- Hall night setup
- Visual Media Setup (Laptop, projector etc)
If you would like to nominate yourself, please fill in this form to express your interest:
https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Regular Notices to Members – Important please read:
Trans-Tasman Cup 2H23 – Details have been finalised.
Topic – “Beauty”
Definition: “Beauty” – a combination of qualities, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. Everybody see’s beauty in different things so show us what beauty means to you.
Dates: Starting from 01 September to 31st of October.
Judging Night: Saturday 18th of November.
Next Outing: Greenup Meeting Place – https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/october-outing-greenup-meeting-place-eoi-required/
Committee Members 2024: There are discussions within your current committee regarding changes in members for 2024.
Please consider volunteering. If you have an interest in this space please contact the president and secretary.
Print Night 2024: We are planning to hold a “print only” night in January 2024 where we will encourage all members to enter their images as prints. John Stewart has agreed to judge the imagery for us. For this night there will be no requirement to mount the prints.
Club Member Name Badges: A new member name badge has been developed, we encourage all members to purchase for face to face meetings and outings:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/tpsi-name-badge/
Commentary During Meeting & Judging Nights *reminder*:
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.
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.
Please refrain from making comments over Zoom or in Person.
The form can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/feedback/
Some other comments have been regarding members images being displayed, sexist, religious or inappropriate nature during Zoom meetings or at the hall.
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.
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 backgrounds, are at a different skill level and in general have come to socialise with and learn from each other.
We appreciate your cooperation in creating a respectful environment for all members of our photography club.
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.
- 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
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
** 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 Tuesday | Photoshop Masterclass (Zoom) |
| Second Tuesday | Comp Night – DeMolay (DeMolay & Zoom) |
| Third Tuesday | Lightroom Masterclass (Zoom) |
| Fourth Tuesday | Image Review (Zoom) or Guest Speaker (location to be advised) |
| Fifth Tuesday | ADHOC – 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/
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/set-subjects/
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/
by Travis Lord, September 26, 2023
October Outing – Greenup Meeting Place – EOI Required
Hi All,
We are currently looking at heading out to Greenup Meeting Place – Coolmunda for the October Outing. There are many photographic opportunities here, onsite cafe and will be a fantastic way to get to know each other more.
WHEN: 21-22 October 2023
Day trips are also welcome if you do not wish to stay overnight.
So that we can co-ordinate with the site, please fill in the form at the following link for expressions of interest (EOI) in the outing:
https://tpsi.org.au/greenup-meeting-place-outing-21-22-october-2023/
A more detailed itinerary is being developed and will be released closer to the date once we have confirmation of numbers.
by Travis Lord, September 20, 2023
Lightroom Masterclass Tonight 19/09/2023
DATE: 19/09/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99285901931?pwd=L2pCbitxWGdZSGx1YXBSQTZTMElsZz09
Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw
Changes to MPC & TPSI(Purple) Websites:
Members – please familiarise yourself with some updates to the websites we use:
MyPhotoClub – Competition Website
Link: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/
Info: This website is predominantly used for our competitions. You can get to the website using the above link, you do not need to go to the purple website first.
Changes:
There is a new button in the menu for the comp entry info, clicking on this will take you to relevant information about the competitions we manage.
This will then land people onto here: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/tps-comp-rules/
This rules, conditions and information page is being regularly updated whilst we compile all of the information from previous years. Please check here regularly for updates.
There were several buttons on the front page which have been relocated to up top of the logo so that they stand out more;
Also on the front page to the left of the slide show now shows up to date information about our usual meeting schedules.
When you go into a competition now, there is an orange button that used to link to the set subject definitions. This has been updated with more relevant information. When you click on this link another page with load (see below).
TPSI – Purple Website – How the public find us
Link: https://tpsi.org.au
Info: This website was created as customisation of the MyPhotoClub platform is very limited. It is linked to a number of google search tags and is one of the primary sources as to how new members find us. It’s also much easier to tell someone this link than the MyPhotoClub one. On this website you will find information about the club, membership fees and forms, as well as our storefront and other member information. It also hosts our email system EG: president@tpsi.org.au
Changes:
On the left hand menu under “Members Area” new links have been added to point people to our TPS Video Recordings and Training Documents – these will redirect you to the MyPhotoClub website which you will need to login using the same details as if you were entering our monthly competitions. *Note* The general public can not view the information in these pages. The link to the Set Subjects has been updated to include outings as well.
We continue to be dedicated to streamlining processes within the club, if you identify any issues or better ways of doing things please reach out to the committee via committee@tpsi.org.au.
Volunteers
We are always looking for members to volunteer to assist with the general running of the society. Some of these will significantly lighten the load for your committee members which will then allow them to concentrate more on member training, up-skilling and other opportunities to benefit the overall running of the society.
Some areas which we are particularly looking for are:
- Member Run Skills Nights
- Field Day / Outings Co-ordinator
- Community Engagement Co-ordinator
- Social Media Co-ordinator
- Hall night setup
- Visual Media Setup (Laptop, projector etc)
If you would like to nominate yourself, please fill in this form to express your interest:
https://tpsi.org.au/volunteers/
Regular Notices to Members – Important please read:
Trans-Tasman Cup 2H23 – Details have been finalised.
Topic – “Beauty”
Definition: “Beauty” – a combination of qualities, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. Everybody see’s beauty in different things so show us what beauty means to you.
Dates: Starting from 01 September to 31st of October.
Judging Night: Saturday 18th of November.
Next Outing: Details being finalised soon
Committee Members 2024: There are discussions within your current committee regarding changes in members for 2024.
Please consider volunteering. If you have an interest in this space please contact the president and secretary.
Print Night 2024: We are planning to hold a “print only” night in January 2024 where we will encourage all members to enter their images as prints. John Stewart has agreed to judge the imagery for us. For this night there will be no requirement to mount the prints.
Club Member Name Badges: A new member name badge has been developed, we encourage all members to purchase for face to face meetings and outings:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/tpsi-name-badge/
Commentary During Meeting & Judging Nights *reminder*:
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.
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.
Please refrain from making comments over Zoom or in Person.
The form can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/feedback/
Some other comments have been regarding members images being displayed, sexist, religious or inappropriate nature during Zoom meetings or at the hall.
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.
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 backgrounds, are at a different skill level and in general have come to socialise with and learn from each other.
We appreciate your cooperation in creating a respectful environment for all members of our photography club.
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.
- 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
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
** 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 Tuesday | Photoshop Masterclass (Zoom) |
| Second Tuesday | Comp Night – DeMolay (DeMolay & Zoom) |
| Third Tuesday | Lightroom Masterclass (Zoom) |
| Fourth Tuesday | Image Review (Zoom) or Guest Speaker (location to be advised) |
| Fifth Tuesday | ADHOC – 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/
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/set-subjects/
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/
by Travis Lord, September 19, 2023
Outing Today – Lake Broadwater, Dalby
Topics: Nature, Macro, Sunset, Landscape, and Astrophotography
As of the 13/09 Broadwater is confirmed as Open.
Printable Itinerary can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/…/upl…/2023/09/Broadwater-Outing.pdf
Date: September 16, 2023
Starting Time: 3:00 PM
Please ensure you fill in this form if you are attending this outing.
https://tpsi.org.au/field-day-form/
If you are not currently a financial member or you are bringing a visitor; an associate membership should be purchased to be covered by insurance. This only needs to happen once a year.
Purchase membership here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/associate-membership-2023/
Notes about Dalby:
There are numerous fuel stations in Dalby as well as food options should you need something substantial to eat. The usual take-away services are along the main street of Dalby.
If you travel via backroads of Jondaryn you will not go through Dalby. Road condition of backroads is unknown.
Note About Location: Ticks have been identified in this area. It is recommended to ensure members employ methods to reduce tick bites and know how to remove them.
https://www.poisonsinfo.health.qld.gov.au/bites-and-stings/tick-bites
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tick-bites
Phone service might be patchy
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Arrival and Setup
Arrive at Lake Broadwater with your photography equipment.
Set up your base camp near the BBQ area.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Nature and Macro Photography
Some Nature that you might find here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=-27.32946973805129&nelng=151.12027441320168&place_id=any&subview=map&swlat=-27.36824468129843&swlng=151.0793817962466
Explore the surroundings to capture close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small details.
Explore the areas near the Bird Hide adjacent to the Main Campground / Lake.
Use a macro lens (if available) to capture intricate textures and patterns.
Suggested Focal Length: 50mm – 100mm for macro shots.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Landscape Photography
Capture the beauty of Lake Broadwater and its surroundings in the golden hour lighting.
Experiment with different compositions, including leading lines, foreground interest, and reflections.
Graduated ND filters can be used to balance exposure between the bright sky and darker land.
Suggested Focal Length: 16mm – 35mm for wide-angle landscape shots.
6PM: Onwards BBQ and Break
Enjoy dinner around the BBQ’s. To ensure dietary requirements are met please BYO sausages, onions, and bread. A variety of softdrink cans will be supplied.
Take a break to relax and socialize with fellow photographers.
Check your camera settings and review the photos you’ve taken so far.
If time / weather permits we might get a campfire going for photos etc
5:30 PM – 6PM: Sunset Photography
Capture the changing colours of the sky during sunset over Lake Broadwater.
Experiment with long exposures to create smooth water effects.
Consider using a polarizing filter to enhance colours and reduce reflections.
Suggested Focal Length: 16mm – 70mm for sunset shots.
6PM – 7:30 PM: Astrophotography Preparation
Start preparing for astrophotography whilst some light left.
Set up your camera on a sturdy tripod to avoid any vibrations.
Use a wide-angle lens (focal length around 14mm – 24mm) for capturing the night sky.
Familiarize yourself with manual settings for astrophotography.
7:30 PM – Onwards: Astrophotography
The Milky way will be directly above us around 6PM, it will then gradually fall toward the horizon from then. 7:30PM onwards should start giving us a good opportunity to start getting it in some of our images. It appears to Set just on Midnight.
Star trails may be possible if you can find a good subject and a break in the trees- set your camera to face south for the best circular motion.
You could attempt some intention camera movement here, zoom pulls, focus pulls etc using the stars.
Capture the stunning night sky, including stars, constellations, and the Milky Way.
Use a medium to high ISO setting, wide aperture (f/2.8 or lower), and longer exposure times.
Consider using a remote shutter release or the camera’s built-in timer to minimize camera shake.
Experiment with different compositions and foreground elements.
Suggested Focal Length: 16mm – 35mm, fast glass preferred (f/2.8, f4 will work but will require higher ISO).
Additional Tips:
Bring extra camera batteries and memory cards to ensure you don’t run out of power or storage space.
A sturdy tripod is essential for stable long exposures and astrophotography.
Consider carrying a flashlight or headlamp for navigating in the dark.
If you’re interested in light painting, bring along some light sources.
Dress appropriately for changing weather conditions and bring insect repellent.
Review your camera’s manual settings for astrophotography and practice beforehand if you’re not familiar with them.
Check previous talks on Astro:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/2022-Astro-Light-Painting.pdf
https://youtu.be/SfecXg60gyA
Cheat Sheets for Astro & Night Photography
Canon
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Canon-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Nikon
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Nikon-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Olympus
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Olympus-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Pentax:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Pentax-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Sony:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Sony-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
What to Bring:
Camera Gear:
Camera body with fully charged batteries.
Macro lens (60mm – 100mm for crop sensor, 90mm – 150mm for full frame, 45mm – 75mm for micro four thirds).
Wide-angle lens (10mm – 20mm for crop sensor, 16mm – 35mm for full frame, 8mm – 14mm for micro four thirds).
Standard zoom or prime lens (18mm – 50mm equivalent for crop sensor, 24mm – 70mm for full frame, 12mm – 35mm for micro four thirds).
Ultra-wide-angle lens (14mm – 24mm) for astrophotography.
Sturdy tripod.
Remote shutter release or timer.
Graduated ND filters.
Polarizing filter.
Lens cleaning kit.
Extra memory cards.
Camera bag or backpack.
Personal Items:
Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
Insect repellent.
Snacks and water.
Sunscreen and a hat.
Layered clothing.
Notebooks and pens.
Astrophotography Essentials:
Flashlight.
Star chart or smartphone app.
Warm beverages.
Portable camping chair or blanket.
Miscellaneous:
Photography books or guides.
First aid kit.
Trash bags.
Personal identification and emergency contact information.
Directions from Toowoomba:
https://goo.gl/maps/FqnL83gg4uLbwqpb7
Take West St to Bridge St in Newtown 3 min (1.6 km)
Head west on Margaret St towards Clifford St 550 m
Turn right onto West St Go through 1 roundabout 1.0 km
Take Warrego Hwy/A2 to Moonie Hwy/Nicholson St/State Route 49 in Dalby 1 hr (81.7 km)
Turn left onto Bridge St 6.3 km
Continue onto A21 2.3 km
Continue onto Warrego Hwy/A2 6.4 km
Keep right to stay on Warrego Hwy/A2 66.7 km
Continue on Moonie Hwy/State Route 49. Drive to Broadwater Rd in Nandi 21 min (29.0 km)
Turn left onto Moonie Hwy/Nicholson St/State Route 49
Continue to follow Moonie Hwy/State Route 49 18.5 km
Turn left onto Broadwater Rd
by Travis Lord, September 16, 2023
Outing 16/09/2023 – Lake Broadwater, Dalby
Topics: Nature, Macro, Sunset, Landscape, and Astrophotography
As of the 13/09 Broadwater is confirmed as Open.
Printable Itinerary can be found here:
https://tpsi.org.au/…/upl…/2023/09/Broadwater-Outing.pdf
Date: September 16, 2023
Starting Time: 3:00 PM
Please ensure you fill in this form if you are attending this outing.
https://tpsi.org.au/field-day-form/
If you are not currently a financial member or you are bringing a visitor; an associate membership should be purchased to be covered by insurance. This only needs to happen once a year.
Purchase membership here:
https://tpsi.org.au/store/associate-membership-2023/
Notes about Dalby:
There are numerous fuel stations in Dalby as well as food options should you need something substantial to eat. The usual take-away services are along the main street of Dalby.
If you travel via backroads of Jondaryn you will not go through Dalby. Road condition of backroads is unknown.
Note About Location: Ticks have been identified in this area. It is recommended to ensure members employ methods to reduce tick bites and know how to remove them.
https://www.poisonsinfo.health.qld.gov.au/bites-and-stings/tick-bites
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/tick-bites
Phone service might be patchy
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Arrival and Setup
Arrive at Lake Broadwater with your photography equipment.
Set up your base camp near the BBQ area.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Nature and Macro Photography
Some Nature that you might find here:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=-27.32946973805129&nelng=151.12027441320168&place_id=any&subview=map&swlat=-27.36824468129843&swlng=151.0793817962466
Explore the surroundings to capture close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small details.
Explore the areas near the Bird Hide adjacent to the Main Campground / Lake.
Use a macro lens (if available) to capture intricate textures and patterns.
Suggested Focal Length: 50mm – 100mm for macro shots.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Landscape Photography
Capture the beauty of Lake Broadwater and its surroundings in the golden hour lighting.
Experiment with different compositions, including leading lines, foreground interest, and reflections.
Graduated ND filters can be used to balance exposure between the bright sky and darker land.
Suggested Focal Length: 16mm – 35mm for wide-angle landscape shots.
6PM: Onwards BBQ and Break
Enjoy dinner around the BBQ’s. To ensure dietary requirements are met please BYO sausages, onions, and bread. A variety of softdrink cans will be supplied.
Take a break to relax and socialize with fellow photographers.
Check your camera settings and review the photos you’ve taken so far.
If time / weather permits we might get a campfire going for photos etc
5:30 PM – 6PM: Sunset Photography
Capture the changing colours of the sky during sunset over Lake Broadwater.
Experiment with long exposures to create smooth water effects.
Consider using a polarizing filter to enhance colours and reduce reflections.
Suggested Focal Length: 16mm – 70mm for sunset shots.
6PM – 7:30 PM: Astrophotography Preparation
Start preparing for astrophotography whilst some light left.
Set up your camera on a sturdy tripod to avoid any vibrations.
Use a wide-angle lens (focal length around 14mm – 24mm) for capturing the night sky.
Familiarize yourself with manual settings for astrophotography.
7:30 PM – Onwards: Astrophotography
The Milky way will be directly above us around 6PM, it will then gradually fall toward the horizon from then. 7:30PM onwards should start giving us a good opportunity to start getting it in some of our images. It appears to Set just on Midnight.
Star trails may be possible if you can find a good subject and a break in the trees- set your camera to face south for the best circular motion.
You could attempt some intention camera movement here, zoom pulls, focus pulls etc using the stars.
Capture the stunning night sky, including stars, constellations, and the Milky Way.
Use a medium to high ISO setting, wide aperture (f/2.8 or lower), and longer exposure times.
Consider using a remote shutter release or the camera’s built-in timer to minimize camera shake.
Experiment with different compositions and foreground elements.
Suggested Focal Length: 16mm – 35mm, fast glass preferred (f/2.8, f4 will work but will require higher ISO).
Additional Tips:
Bring extra camera batteries and memory cards to ensure you don’t run out of power or storage space.
A sturdy tripod is essential for stable long exposures and astrophotography.
Consider carrying a flashlight or headlamp for navigating in the dark.
If you’re interested in light painting, bring along some light sources.
Dress appropriately for changing weather conditions and bring insect repellent.
Review your camera’s manual settings for astrophotography and practice beforehand if you’re not familiar with them.
Check previous talks on Astro:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/2022-Astro-Light-Painting.pdf
https://youtu.be/SfecXg60gyA
Cheat Sheets for Astro & Night Photography
Canon
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Canon-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Nikon
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Nikon-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Olympus
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Olympus-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Pentax:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Pentax-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
Sony:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2022/08/Night-Sky-Sony-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
What to Bring:
Camera Gear:
Camera body with fully charged batteries.
Macro lens (60mm – 100mm for crop sensor, 90mm – 150mm for full frame, 45mm – 75mm for micro four thirds).
Wide-angle lens (10mm – 20mm for crop sensor, 16mm – 35mm for full frame, 8mm – 14mm for micro four thirds).
Standard zoom or prime lens (18mm – 50mm equivalent for crop sensor, 24mm – 70mm for full frame, 12mm – 35mm for micro four thirds).
Ultra-wide-angle lens (14mm – 24mm) for astrophotography.
Sturdy tripod.
Remote shutter release or timer.
Graduated ND filters.
Polarizing filter.
Lens cleaning kit.
Extra memory cards.
Camera bag or backpack.
Personal Items:
Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
Insect repellent.
Snacks and water.
Sunscreen and a hat.
Layered clothing.
Notebooks and pens.
Astrophotography Essentials:
Flashlight.
Star chart or smartphone app.
Warm beverages.
Portable camping chair or blanket.
Miscellaneous:
Photography books or guides.
First aid kit.
Trash bags.
Personal identification and emergency contact information.
Directions from Toowoomba:
https://goo.gl/maps/FqnL83gg4uLbwqpb7
Take West St to Bridge St in Newtown 3 min (1.6 km)
Head west on Margaret St towards Clifford St 550 m
Turn right onto West St Go through 1 roundabout 1.0 km
Take Warrego Hwy/A2 to Moonie Hwy/Nicholson St/State Route 49 in Dalby 1 hr (81.7 km)
Turn left onto Bridge St 6.3 km
Continue onto A21 2.3 km
Continue onto Warrego Hwy/A2 6.4 km
Keep right to stay on Warrego Hwy/A2 66.7 km
Continue on Moonie Hwy/State Route 49. Drive to Broadwater Rd in Nandi 21 min (29.0 km)
Turn left onto Moonie Hwy/Nicholson St/State Route 49
Continue to follow Moonie Hwy/State Route 49 18.5 km
Turn left onto Broadwater Rd
by Travis Lord, September 13, 2023
