Toowoomba Photographic Society

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Yes, we dare to open the box of pandora onto all things AI. Many of you will have heard about the new tools available in Photoshop Beta recently released into the wild. This has caused much debate and distress to photographers and creatives globally.

In this meeting, we will present the stance that TPS will take regarding these tools in regards to our competitions.
After the presentation will be some discussion around tools available and functionality. We then have a TPS challenge for members designed to challenge you with all things AI.
Make sure you attend if this topic interests or concerns you.

TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
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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.

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

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** 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/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/

by Travis Lord, June 19, 2023

Trans-Tasman Judging 18/06/2023

Hi All,

Currently we believe The Trans-Tasman judging is still on tonight 18/06/2023.
Details as follows:
Host is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Trans Tasman Competition
Time: Jun 18, 2023 06:30 PM Queensland Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87406196345?pwd=NlZsVTl5anJGc1VpNVZncGFHdGRBdz09
Meeting ID: 874 0619 6345
Passcode: 193917

The subject is: Animals
The images can be taken anywhere in the world and includes domestic, wild or animals in a Zoo. NOT birds or fish.
*Note* Howick clarified that insects, bugs and such were not permitted either. As such these images had to be removed from our entries.

by Travis Lord, June 18, 2023

Notice to Members

Today, I am writing to inform you of some heartbreaking news. Margaret Kebble, has suffered the loss of her beloved brother, Les. As a close-knit community, it is important that we rally together during times of sorrow and extend our support and condolences to Margaret.

Les was not only a cherished brother to Margaret but also a valued member of the Howick Photographic Society. Les often joined us on Zoom meetings from New Zealand. We will remember him fondly for his artistry, warm spirit, and unwavering dedication to our shared passion.

I kindly request that you keep Margaret in your thoughts and offer any support or assistance she may need. Your words of comfort and gestures of kindness will undoubtedly provide solace during this trying time. Let us demonstrate the true strength of our Society by coming together to support one another in times of both joy and sorrow.

With sincere gratitude for your understanding and support,
Travis Lord

by Travis Lord, June 18, 2023

TransTasman Judging 18/06/2023

Hi All,

Apologies for the late notice. The TransTasman judging is tomorrow night 18/06/2023. Details as follows:

Host is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Trans Tasman Competition
Time: Jun 18, 2023 06:30 PM Queensland Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87406196345?pwd=NlZsVTl5anJGc1VpNVZncGFHdGRBdz09
Meeting ID: 874 0619 6345
Passcode: 193917

by Jasmin Lord, June 17, 2023

Results for competitions in June 2023

There were 118 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 June 2023

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

by Travis Lord, June 13, 2023

Judging Night Tonight @ DeMolay

Judge: Graham Harris
Topic: Animals
Graham is unable to join us tonight so his awards and comments will be read by another member.

DATE: 13/06/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
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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.
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.

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 **

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/2023-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/2023-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 Jasmin Lord, June 13, 2023

Photoshop Masterclasses Postponed

Good Day All,

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Photoshop Masterclasses are currently postponed.
The committee will meet soon to discuss alternatives.
There will be no meeting tonight.

by Travis Lord, June 6, 2023

Zoom Meeting Tonight @ 7PM – Talking Technology

TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw

Topic: Tech Talks with Travis
Details: Open discussion for all, I will touch on the below topics, members are encouraged to come along with questions.

Depending on how long the evening goes this may flow over to a part 2 session and beyond.
– Computer Hardware
– Peripherals
– Monitors & Calibration
– Storage
– Printing
– Online portfolios
– Colour Space also Raw VS JPG

Slides:

https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/111/2023/05/Talking-Tech-with-Travis.pdf

by Travis Lord, May 30, 2023

1H23 Trans Tasman Closing Soon

The first Trans-Tasman Cup competition versus Howick Photography Society is closing soon, members are encouraged to enter their photos of Animal as set out below and submit them by the 31st of May. The committee will then go through the images and select the best ones to put forward for the competition.

As of 29/05/2023 there are only 14 entries from 8 members. For the competition to proceed we need to submit 30 images from a large variety of our members.

Images are to be captured between 1st to the 31st of May 2023 only. Images captured before or after this timeframe will not be permitted.

The subject is: Animals
The images can be taken anywhere in the world and includes domestic, wild or animals in a Zoo. NOT birds or fish.

Images must be uploaded here: https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/enter-a-collection/?collection_id=4150

by Travis Lord, May 29, 2023

Zoom Meeting Tonight – Focus Stacking with Graham Harris – 23/05/2023

This Tuesday is a lesson on Focus Stacking and Processing with Graham Harris.
Ensure you sign into the Zoom Meeting by the starting time.
Please join us on zoom, there will be nobody a DeMolay – please share to members without email.

DATE: 23/05/2023
TIME: 7:00PM
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 992 8590 1931
Passcode: q8X1Yw

create an artistic impression of a photographer focus stacking an image of an insect — Focus Stacking technique as depicted by AI Image Generation

by Travis Lord, May 23, 2023

The ol red truck Pete McDonald – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour	Spirit Lyn Liebelt – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Nugget Ann Gibbs-Jordan – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Koala Plus One Bruce Tame – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Protecting The Young Dianne Horrocks – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Swan family Val Shield – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Mai Sonny Rutherford – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	There’s Always One … Belinda Kranz – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Miss Princess Allan McLucas – Honour PRINT B Grade SetSubject Colour	Bozo Allan McLucas – Honour PRINT B Grade SetSubject Colour
Old War Aircraft Les Maidment – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour	Autumn Wedding Ken Morton – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour
Waiting for the boat. Marilyn Johnson – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour	Morning Grooming Mitchell Roberts – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Rainbow Lorikeet Jane Lobegeier – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	Tropical Crimson Parrot Peter Allison – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Frog in the Pool Julie Buza – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	A Giant Leap Melanie Emeny – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Tucker Time Marilyn Johnson – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	Shirley! Stewart Dorman – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Golden wings – Australasian Grebe Mitchell Roberts – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	Currumbin Rock by Night John Stewart – Honour PRINT Salon Grade Open Colour
Parenting and Preening Penguins Veronica Sorley – Honour PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour	Penguin Plunge Veronica Sorley – Honour PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Blue banded bee foraging 2227 Graham Harris – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour	Space Invaders Pierre Boudib – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Give it to Me Dean Mengel – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour	Pale Headed Rosella Jasmin Lord – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Let’s dance Sandy Adsett – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono	Along the Creek Allan Rosser – Honour PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono
Guilty Pleasure Brian Kenny – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono	Look Out Vivienne Lord – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono
Naked Ambition Kim Kuhnemann – Honour PRINT A Grade Open Mono	Raawwrrr Melanie Emeny – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Mono
Black Or White Belinda Kranz – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Creative	Melbourne City Skyline Wayne Liebelt – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour
Alone Jo Christensen – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour	One little duck Gracie Lord – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Eye see you Wayne Liebelt – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Goanna Dennis Clark – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Eastern Water Dragon Dennis Clark – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Looking at me looking at you Kym Stewart – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
They call me Agro Brian Kenny – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Woodpecker on nut feeder Val Shield – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Dragonfly Sonny Rutherford – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Hidden Paradise Sharon Helander – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour
Milford Sound Ken Morton – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour	The Cassowary Jane Lobegeier – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
ready for my closeup iris Castle – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	Anyone for Lunch Les Maidment – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Seals At Bruny Geni Russ – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	Tassie Devil Geni Russ – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Water Dragon Stewart Russ – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	Is it Safe to Go in Evan Williams – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Feed me, now! Stewart Dorman – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	A Devilish Set of Teeth Sandra Neill – Merit PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Golden Orb Weaver Sandra Neill – Merit PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour	Curious Wren on Cordyline John Stewart – Merit PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Jumping for joy Jason Wheeler – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour	Business Call Pierre Boudib – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour
Surfing Seal Andrew Raguse – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour	Feeding Crimson Rosella Andrew Raguse – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour
Dont Fence Me In Roberta Edwards – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour	The Eyes of the Tiger Richard Wyton – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Handsome Sandy Adsett – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono	Looking at you Travis Lord – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono
Time to clean the car and sister! Sara Hedley – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono	Over the back fence Kym Stewart – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono
Twisted Lyn Liebelt – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono	Busy waterfront Ann Gibbs-Jordan – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono
The House of Knowledge Pete McDonald – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono	Time Moves On Peter Allison – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Creative
Keeping Fit Dianne Horrocks – Highly Commended DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour	Golden Whistler Terry O’Brien – Highly Commended DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour
Girl Sitting By A Pond Steve Drew – Highly Commended DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour	Eastern Yellow Robin Bruce Tame – Highly Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Whos Watching Who Steve Drew – Highly Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Proud Boy Cheryl Bellette – Highly Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Cute Gracie Lord – Highly Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Not the end but the beginning Robin Widdowson – Highly Commended DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour
Late Afternoon Peter McAuliffe – Highly Commended DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour	The Harvest Peter McAuliffe – Highly Commended DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour
little gem iris Castle – Highly Commended DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	Scaly Breasted Lorikeet Julie Buza – Highly Commended DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Eyes on the ball Sharon Helander – Highly Commended DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	Longhorn Cattle Stewart Russ – Highly Commended DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour
Guinea Fowl Evan Williams – Highly Commended DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour	White Rhino And Friends Janine Waters – Highly Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Strong Support Janine Waters – Highly Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour	Watchful Tryg Helander – Highly Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Appetite for Destruction Tryg Helander – Highly Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour	Fetching Fun Dean Mengel – Highly Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Tami in black Graham Harris – Highly Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono	The Sphinx Allan Rosser – Highly Commended PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono
Afternoon ritual Jo Christensen – Commended DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour	On alert Terry O’Brien – Commended DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour
Catch Charlotte Lord – Commended DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour	Hey_Get me outa here_ rains acomin_ Barry Whisson – Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Sneaky possum Barry Whisson – Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Good Day Inge Gajczak – Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Quokka having lunch Inge Gajczak – Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	coow Kim Kuhnemann – Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Cressbrook Buck Watches His Girls Tim Dunn – Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Why Did You Wake Me Up Tim Dunn – Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour
Such Sad Eyes Cheryl Bellette – Commended DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour	Hang 10 Dude Jason Wheeler – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour
Tunnel Creek Reflections Richard Wyton – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour	Old Outlaws and Indians Anthony Harrison – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour
King of the jungle Jo-Ann Aspromourgos – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour	Hmpf Jo-Ann Aspromourgos – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour
Fruit bowl of colour Robert Fox – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour	On The Road Again Robert Fox – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour
Mmmm How Sweet Roberta Edwards – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour	Pelican at Rest Jasmin Lord – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour
Kingfisher Travis Lord – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour	Coronet Peak ski field Sara Hedley – Commended DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono
‘Sup Charlotte Lord – Commended DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono	Hunter and Prey Vivienne Lord – Commended DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono