Judging Night 12/04/2022 @ DeMolay 7PM
Tonight we have a judging night at DeMolay for Set Subject Portraits.
Two guest judges will be joining us over Zoom for the night.
Zoom details:
https://zoom.us/j/5857960052?pwd=R0F0cjVHdndTWldtTytEbmZZNkkvUT09
Meeting ID: 585 796 0052
Passcode: q8X1Yw
The committee have agreed that we will be following the Queensland Government guidelines regarding Vaccinations.
Masks are no longer required, but members are welcome to wear them if they feel to do so.
To attend DeMolay in person you MUST have received both the first and second vaccination and have proof as such. The booster is currently not a requirement, however this is likely to change in the near future.
Please ensure you have your vaccination proof with you when you attend DeMolay, this can be a print out of the certificate from Medicare or using the Medicare / QLD Check in App on your phone. Without this proof you will not be permitted entry.
You will also still be required to check-in using the QLD Check In APP and QR code.
For more information about COVID & TPS, read this post:
https://toowoomba.myphotoclub.com.au/tps-covid-requirements/
For any questions or concerns, please email: committee@tpsi.org.au
COVID Vaccination Requirements will be reviewed at the next Committee meeting.
**Entries for SCAPES is due by 23:59 12/04/2022**
by Travis Lord, April 12, 2022
MicroSkills 05/04/2022
Date: 05/04/2022
Time: 7:00PM
Where: ZOOM
Tonight we will be discussing the next set subject topic of “stranger”.
The definition of a stranger is a person you do not know, someone unknown in a place or a community, or a person who is unfamiliar with something. Tell their story in the image.
The discussion will be around strangers and how to approach them. Members will be encouraged to speak about their own experiences with this and other aspects of street photography.
Zoom details:
https://zoom.us/j/5857960052?pwd=R0F0cjVHdndTWldtTytEbmZZNkkvUT09
Meeting ID: 585 796 0052
Passcode: q8X1Yw
by Travis Lord, April 5, 2022
Field Day Tomorrow – Sunday 03/04/2022
REMINDER
The first TPS Field Day is set for this Sunday 03 April 2022, we will be meeting at Leslie Dam (Warwick) around 4PM and will be covering both the Scapes for the upcoming set subject and Nature for the Trans-Tasman Howick Comp.
When: Sunday 03 April 2022
Where: Leslie Dam – Warwick
Time: 4PM until Sunset (or beyond).
Topic: Scapes & Nature
Some things to Bring:
Camera, cards, batteries.
Lenses: Wide angle and Telephoto, there are many locations to photograph from.
Other: Filters (ND, Big Stopper, Polarising), Tripod, Cable Release, umbrella and/or camera cover in case of rain
Please distribute to members without email or internet access
by Travis Lord, April 2, 2022
Field Day: 03 April 2022
The first TPS Field Day is set for this Sunday 03 April 2022, we will be meeting at Leslie Dam (Warwick) around 4PM and will be covering both the Scapes for the upcoming set subject and Nature for the Trans-Tasman Howick Comp.
When: Sunday 03 April 2022
Where: Leslie Dam – Warwick
Time: 4PM until Sunset (or beyond).
Topic: Scapes & Nature
Some things to Bring:
Camera, cards, batteries.
Lenses: Wide angle and Telephoto, there are many locations to photograph from.
Other: Filters (ND, Big Stopper, Polarising), Tripod, Cable Release, umbrella and/or camera cover in case of rain
Please distribute to members without email or internet access
by Travis Lord, March 30, 2022
Microskills 29/03/2022
Date: 29/03/2022
Time: 7:00PM
Where: ZOOM
Tonight we will be discussing locations for a scapes and nature field day for the TransTasman Comp and the upcoming set subject.
Zoom details:
https://zoom.us/j/5857960052?pwd=R0F0cjVHdndTWldtTytEbmZZNkkvUT09
Meeting ID: 585 796 0052
Passcode: q8X1Yw
by Travis Lord, March 29, 2022
April 2022 Trans-Tasman Howick Comp “Nature”
The Trans-Tasman cup comp between us and Howick Photographic Society is back!
For the first comp of 2022, the subject is “Nature”, images can be taken anywhere but must have been taken during April 2022.
A competition has been created on our MyPhotoClub website for you to upload your images which opens April 01. At the end of the month the images will be reviewed by the committee and the best images will be submitted for independent judges review.
Check out Graham Harris’ talk on Nature Photography to refresh your memory https://youtu.be/Jhc2lJ1JPXI
Get ready to get snapping!
Sample Images from: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2021/08/2021-australian-geographic-nature-photographer-of-the-year-winners/
by Travis Lord, March 24, 2022
Skills Night 22/03/2022 – 7PM – City Night Walk
Tomorrow night we will be doing a City Night Walk. Members will be able to practice some techniques from previous microskills sessions such as zoom pulls, light painting, long exposure, light trails or even night city SCAPES.
Please circulate to members without email
Meeting Location: Coffee Club CNR Margaret & Victoria Streets
When: 7PM
Time Leaving: Walk is to start around 7:15PM.
Distance: Plan is for 1.5KM but can be cut short depending on time.
Ending: Approx 8PM at Coffee Club CNR Margaret & Victoria Streets.
What should I bring:
- Camera, Battery and Cards.
- Lens (try and bring one that will give you maximum flexibility so you dont have to change in the dark).
- Tripod / Monopod (Do not setup on walkways where you could become a tripping hazard for the public, or other members).
- Flash or Torch (to practice light painting and help you see).
Someone will be at DeMolay Directing Members to the meeting area from 6:45PM to 7:10PM. After that a note will be put on the front door.
by Travis Lord, March 21, 2022
Microskills – “Scapes” 15/03/2022 @ Zoom
Date: 15/03/2022
Time: 7:00PM
Where: ZOOM
Tonight we will be discussing the next set subject topic of scapes, going through what the definition means and some techniques for it.
Zoom details:
https://zoom.us/j/5857960052?pwd=R0F0cjVHdndTWldtTytEbmZZNkkvUT09
Meeting ID: 585 796 0052
Passcode: q8X1Yw
by Travis Lord, March 15, 2022
Membership Fees Due
Thank you to all the members who have fixed up their membership fees.
There are currently still approximately 20 members who are yet to make a payment.
Payments are due by C.O.B Friday 18th of March 2022.
After this date, any unpaid fees will lose access to our Zoom meetings, skills nights, competitions and all other resources.
To ensure you don’t lose access please contact Val immediately to make payment and discuss.
Val Shield – Membership officer, Treasurer
email: treasurer@tpsi.org.au
m: 0419794915
by Travis Lord, March 14, 2022
Results for competitions in March 2022
There were 85 entries that gained our highest award(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in March 2022
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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I See You Dean Mengel – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Off Duty Dean Mengel – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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A Bushvine Symphony in G minor Barry Whisson – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Paperwasp Guardians Graham Harris – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Kalamina Gorge Richard Wyton – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Majestic Sunrise John Rens – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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On a blades edge Veronica Sorley – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Hey wait up Jasmin Lord – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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The Cycle Jasmin Lord – Honour DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Outback sunrise Pete McDonald – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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Music Man Kym Stewart – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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Jungle Kitty Kym Stewart – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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Kisses Gracie Lord – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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Two months after the Nerriga fires Ann Gibbs-Jordan – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Where does it come from Vivienne Lord – Honour DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Daybreak on the Darling John Stewart – Honour PRINT Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Dust Storm and Drought Sandra Neill – Honour PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Nankeen Night Heron Andrew Raguse – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Despite Adversity Janine Waters – Honour DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Winter Setting In Graham Burstow – Honour PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Flannel flower Buds Sandra Neill – Honour PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono 
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Tearing it to Pieces Allan Rosser – Honour PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono 
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Churchill’s Still Life Richard Wyton – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono 
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reach for the light Jasmin Lord – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono 
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Afternoon Coffee Charlotte Lord – Honour DIGITAL B Grade Open Mono 
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Four Seasons Roberta Edwards – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Creative 
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Coloured Candle Smoke Roberta Edwards – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Creative 
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Space Race Anthony Harrison – Honour DIGITAL A Grade Creative 
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Croajingalong National Park Anthony Harrison – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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After the Rains Jan Collings – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Resting Goblin Dean Mengel – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Jumping Spider 095 Graham Harris – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Protea Pair Graham Harris – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Autum trees Val Shield – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Wood duck Val Shield – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Harvest Strips Richard Wyton – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Inbound at Tara John Rens – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Stalker or Aargh Kim Kuhnemann – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Margerie Glacier Veronica Sorley – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Natures Art Veronica Sorley – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Just hanging around Jo-Ann Aspromourgos – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Colour 
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Power of Wind Sonny Rutherford – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Rue the day of the disappearing roo Barry Whisson – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Succulent in Bloom Evan Williams – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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The face in the shadows Vivienne Lord – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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Tasty Lunch Cheryl Bellette – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Colour 
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No More Water To Swim In This Lake Dennis Clark – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Waterless irrigation channel Ann Gibbs-Jordan – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Fox Glacier NZ Almost Gone Evan Williams – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Crack in the ozone Vivienne Lord – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Contributor to current climate Gracie Lord – Merit DIGITAL B Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Railway Relic John Stewart – Merit PRINT Salon Grade Open Colour 
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DeceptionOfRapidlyDryingWaterhole Sandra Neill – Merit PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Trickle to Torrent John Stewart – Merit PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Colour 
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The early bird Andrew Raguse – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Echidna Pierre Boudib – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Fighter Squadron Pierre Boudib – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Tree of Knowledge Pierre Boudib – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Reaching Out Janine Waters – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Suckling Seal Pup Janine Waters – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Colour 
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Regrowth follows the fire Jenny Graff – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour 
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The rain came too late Jenny Graff – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Colour 
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Death Sandy Adsett – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade SetSubject Mono 
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The Dahlia Sandy Adsett – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono 
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sand ice creams are my favourite! Sara Hedley – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono 
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Happy little Bub Sara Hedley – Merit DIGITAL Salon Grade Open Mono 
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Birth Of Spring Graham Burstow – Merit PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Hillside Snow Graham Burstow – Merit PRINT Salon Grade SetSubject Mono 
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St Marys Invercargill Allan Rosser – Merit PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono 
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At The Weir Allan Rosser – Merit PRINT Salon Grade Open Mono 
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Power Costs Anthony Harrison – Merit DIGITAL A Grade SetSubject Mono 
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Infrared. Reflections Jan Collings – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono 
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Long Shadows Jason Wheeler – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono 
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Day at the Cricket John Rens – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono 
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Solitude Nicola Lancaster – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono 
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Abbey Nicola Lancaster – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono 
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Norton Nicola Lancaster – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Open Mono 
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Walking the long paddock Ann Gibbs-Jordan – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Mono 
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The Empire Rules Pete McDonald – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Mono 
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Lightbulb moment Charlotte Lord – Merit DIGITAL B Grade Open Mono 
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Coming or Going – too many drinks Margaret Kebble – Merit PRINT A Grade Creative 
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Circular Motion Roberta Edwards – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Creative 
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Tree Change Sonny Rutherford – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Creative 
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Flashes of Red Jason Wheeler – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Creative 
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Daisy Jo-Ann Aspromourgos – Merit DIGITAL A Grade Creative 
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by Margaret Kebble, March 8, 2022
