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Sharing Visual Art November / December 2017
Wishing you a Joyous and Healthy Holiday Season The OďŹƒcial Digital Newsletter for Edenvale Photographic Club Proud Member of the Photographic Society of South Africa
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
CONTENTS:
Chairman & Website:
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Chairmans Chat
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How to size images for Club submission
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Winning Images of 25th October 2017
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Winning Images of of 8th November 2017
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Warehouse Outing by Clare Appleyard
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Face book Info
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Goods For Sale
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Focus on Member Natasha Bird
John Coumbias -011 452 2514 jcoumbias@telkomsa.net
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Focus on Member Jorge Borralho
Competition Secretary:
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Edenvale Awards Evening
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Gallery Exhibitions
Newsletter & Media:
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Model Release Form
Hanli Smit - 083 253 1034 hanlis54@gmail.com
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Model Release Form for minor child
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Simple Release Form
David Wolstencroft - 083 229 8066 davewol777@gmail.com
Vice Chairperson: Scoring & Promotions & Judges Heidi Broschk - 079 886 8515 heidib@uj.ac.za
Secretary: Renata Cecchi - 011 452 2250 cecchi@polka.co.za
Treasurer: Ted Kinsman -083 461 2350 tkinsman@global.co.za
Salons,Judges & Outings
Certiď€ cates & Awards Des Alexander - 083 226 1452 neoncomp@webmail.co.za
Catering: Giulio Cecchi -011 452 2250 cecchi@polka.co.za
On The Cover: The Cover photo was taken at an abandoned industrial building in Johannesburg by Kenneth Kubheka a 2 Star worker from the Edenvale Photographic Club. Kenneth used his Canon 5D MII with a Fish eye lens to have an obscure view of the steel beams and roof. Kenneth shoot in Manual mode and used the following settings: F10 / 25s and f12 also work At ISO 100 up to 400 Because of the low light situation he used a remote release and steady tripod. Kenneth did some Photoshop work to enhance the colours. This was an outing organized by a Clare and Mark for the "Johannesburg Photowalkers." On the night there was a variety of techniques of photography and this particular shot was taken during spinning of steel wool. This was his most memorable shot taken on the night. The steel wool technique can be incorporated with different elements and using different props and backgrounds.
Cover Photo was done by Kenneth Kubheka from the Edenvale Photographic Club.
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Chairmans Chat Well, so much for 2017 as far as club meetings are concerned and it is was with a heavy heart that I bade you all farewell until 24th January 2018. I am really going to miss you guys. At least most of us get to meet again on 3rdDecember for the warehouse shoot, but I imagine that will all be done by the time you read this. It seems surreal that it has been an entire year since Colin stood down; feels more like 5 minutes. It has also been an eventful, fruitful year for the club. Almost everything went smoothly, with an occasional hiccup along the way. I may have said this before, but I am enjoying the vibe in the club. I see new friendships being formed and photography constantly improving which is raising the standard overall. I would also like to wish all our new members that joined this year a big warm welcome. Enjoy, learn, grow and above all, just have fun. We, the committee, would like to thank each and every one of you all for your support through 2017. You all need to push us and tell us want you want We are there to make sure it all runs smoothly but the club as a whole it what makes it run. We wish everyone a prosperous festive season. To those travelling, travel safe. To those staying at home, a time to relax and put your feet up. Enjoy this time together with family and friends and return safely next year . May you have amazing photographic opportunities and do not forget about the 6th Miroc Digital Circuit Salon closing on 9th January, hosted by Serbia, Russia, Norway and South Africa (Edenvale). See you all in 2018. EPC Committee
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Dave
We are very exited to introduce the new MEMBER FOCUS we will feature two members per issue, the members names will be put in a hat and we will randomly draw out two members that will be notiď€ ed by email.
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Club Competition Submission
Image Size
Specications for Submission of High Denition "E: Photography”
Image Size 9,65M (was 46,2M) Dimensions
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE
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Maximum Pixel Size=1920 x 1080 Maximum Data File Size=2000 Kilobytes (2mb) (jpg) Two Catorgries 1) Nature "na” 2) Pictorial "pi”Naming Conventions are as follows:Star Rating_Category_Image Name_Person's Name
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Name Example: 2_na_hornbill_john doe (all lowercase) Entries must be handed in by no later than 19h00 on the night
5. When resizing a vertical image (Portrait) enter 1080 pixels in the Height Box. The value in the Width Box will change automatically to match the original image if you have ticked the "Resample Image" box
1.Select Canvas (Frame) Size under the heading "Image" in Photoshop if you wish to add a border to the image and make your adjustments. If you do not wish to add a border, go to Step 2. 2.Select Image Size under the heading "Image" in Photoshop. Tick the following boxes: Scale Styles, Constrain Proportions and Resample Image. 3.The maximum size of the image must not exceed 1920 pixels wide by 1080 pixels high. 4.When resizing a horizontal image (Landscape) enter 1920 pixels in the Width Box and the vertical size will be adjusted automatically if you have ticked the "Resample Image" box. If the vertical size is 1080 pixels or less, the resizing is correct . If the vertical adjusts to a value more than 1080 pixels (say 1096 pixels) then adjust the vertical size to 1080 pixels and the horizontal size will automatically reduce to below 1920 pixels if you have ticked the "Resample Image" box.
Image Size
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6.The maximum image data le size is 2000 (2MB) Kilobytes in the JPEG format. Note that if a border is added to the image, this must be added before resizing and reducing the le size to a maximum of 2000 Kilobytes to ensure that the image remains within the specied 2000Kb (2MB).
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7.It is recommended that the image be displayed in the sRGB Colour Prole. This can be selected in the camera or changed in Photoshop under Edit/Convert to Prole
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WINNING IMAGES / 25th Oct’17
NATURE Heron Guto Gavino
ONE STAR
PICTORIAL Smoke Conrad Scheepers
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NATURE Soothing Stream Clare Appleyard
TWO STAR
PICTORIAL Fire Web Kenneth
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NATURE Red Fly Cameron Koekemoer
PICTORIAL Jozi, where the streets are lined with gold
THREE STAR
Natasha Bird
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NATURE Juvenile malacite with catch
Johann Harmse
FOUR STAR
PICTORIAL Stonehenge Cecil Mayhem
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5 / 6 STAR & 6 Star HONOURS
NATURE Three is a Crowd Jorge Borralho
PICTORIAL Dutch Painting Hanli Smit
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WINNING IMAGES / 8 November’17
NATURE Wet Cormorant Guto Gavino
ONE STAR
PICTORIAL Night Lights Caryn Wilson
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NATURE Delicate Gary Atkins
TWO STAR
PICTORIAL Rerig Gary Atkins
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NATURE Roller ight Cameron Koekemoer
THREE STAR
PICTORIAL Lost in her thoughts Natasha Bird
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NATURE Jackel ď€ ghting Mark Koekemoer
FOUR STAR
PICTORIAL Dusty Sunset Mark Koekemoer
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5 / 6 STAR & 6 Star HONOURS
NATURE I caught you John Coumbias
PICTORIAL Mirror Mirror Hanli Smit
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WAREHOUSE CLUB OUTING
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a Big Thank You to Clare Appleyard for organising a super outing
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EPC Newsletter Please read the guidelines below for participating on our Face Book page
Nov / Dec 2017
Find Us on FACEBOOK
We welcome all EPC members, and other photographers on this site! The Facebook site is used to bring all interested EPC members together and share further photos that you have on this platform. It is also a site of sharing photographic events, tours and workshops; and if you should faithfully follow the set themes every 2 weeks it will improve your photography and possibly teach everyone some new tricks. Furthermore, it is also an opportunity to showcase photographic talents, as well as acquiring some bonus points towards EPC club ranking - each time a member wins a set theme. EPC Facebook Rules and Regulations: 1. EPC FB runs a challenge every 2 weeks with a set theme. 2. You may only enter a club evening photo once, thereafter you have to take other photos to fulll these challenges. 3. You may post as many photos as you like - as long as they fall into the category of 'Set Theme'. 4. Random posts are not allowed. 5. Members must post their entries on the EPC FB page, with a title and the set theme. 6. The top 3 photos, based on the amount of "Likes/Loves" on a specic given day, on the computer of the admin member in charge of this, will be sent to 3 EPC judges for a nal judging. The winners are announced on EPC FB and at the EPC club meetings.
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The winner receives a certicate, 1 Gold point, and 3 club points towards their EPC star ranking. The judges' decision is nal, and no further correspondence will be entered into. Each month the banner at the top of the page is changed, to include two example photos of the set subjects, with the dates for each so that people are clear on timelines and entry times. We would also like to use this site to share and invite members to any photographic outings, e.g. the Joburg Photowalker events, specic workshops that are currently being offered, Instagram meets etc.? Lastly, this EPC FB page is a page for people who are passionate about photography, and who wish to share their art. It has been created by the EPC Committee in order to promote a fun, alternative platform, where all aspects of photography are shared. Welcome, and enjoy this site!
The FACEBOOK Page will be managed by one of our members Clare Appleyard
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Photo Your Local Lab
Digital Prolab
Rob Ponte (EPC Honorary Life Member)
Large Format Printing Print on Canvas Passport, ID, Visa, Drivers Photo Scan & Restore Old Photos Key West Centre, Shop 8 Van Buuren Rd, Bedfordview Tel: 011 455-1243 Email: robponte@neomail.co.za Website: www.photodigitalprolab.co.za Facebook: facebook.com/photodigitalprolab
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Lowepro Camera Back Pack (brand new – large & deep) Replacement cost R 5,895.00 My Price R 2,495.00
LUMIQUEST Flash Diffuser with white, gold and silver reectors R 120.00
Pelican “Wheelie” Camera Bag
Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0 L IS USM Lens Complete with box, lens hood, end caps, lens case & lens protect lter. As new R10, 500.00
R 950.00
Manfrotto Tripod (055PROB) & Head (804RC2) Replacement cost R 6,835.00 My price R 2,990.00
Manfrotto Fluid Head (As new) Replacement cost R 2,395.00 My price R 1,200.00
SALES
FOR SALE
All prices negotiable (maybe) and available from: DAVE GORDON 060 453 8181 jsphoto@axxess.co.za Advertising in FOCUS the Edenvale Camera Club Newsletter is FREE to members only. email the things you want sold as a MS word-document to:
JOBY Gorillapod (30cm) Replacement cost R 2,595.00
hanlis54@gmail.com
My price R 750.00
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FOCUS on Natasha Bird One could say that I have always been in a creative space and have worn many "hats" comfortably over my working career. Event planning and interior design are two such elds that I have thoroughly enjoyed but it is through my picture framing business that I came into contact with many talented photographers and artists and always hoped that one day I would be in a position to pursue photography more seriously. From my teens and well into my early twenties, I enjoyed capturing record images of our lives and holidays but the change happened when my daughter Kirsty-Lee was born in 1996 and I started wanting to capture more than just these happy snaps. As many mothers do, my passion simmered in the background while I set to the task of raising an only child. Photography became a trusted friend as it accompanied me on all the milestones and special events as my daughter grew from her rst steps to "big school", to lifesaving and swimming galas around the country. In what seemed like a blink of an eye, 13 years had passed and she had matriculated. As Kirsty-Lee entered her second year at Wits I knew the time was right for me to explore my interest in photography (and try escape the AUTO settings on my trusted Canon) so I enrolled in a photography school early 2016 and a few months later joined EPC too. This is where I mark the true beginning of my journey.
NATASHA BIRD
I have so much to learn and at this stage am not limiting myself to any one genre, but am rather embracing every learning opportunity, outing and workshop that presents itself. I LOVE club meets and especially the diversity of the images submitted. I have my little notebook with me and scribble down as many of the judges crits and suggestions that stand out for me and then revisit the winning images when the newsletter is published and try see what it is that makes these images worthy of being winnerswhat did the author see and how did the judge interpret it? In the past few months I am starting to recognize the style and work of club members before their names appear on screen and I look forward to the day when I nd my "style", that special something that makes my images recognizable. In two, short years I feel as though my soul has been set free and I am loving the creative journey I am now on.
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on Jorge Borralho
WHY I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY. I am a visual person, my visual faculties in general dene how I interpret what I am confronted with daily, I view my surroundings somewhat differently, so I am told, always noting things like the horizons (where applicable), perspective and so on. Order, Relation and Place/Position in an image is what I typically look for and that inuences the composition of my images. I personally like keeping true to myself and what I enjoy, which draws me to natural subjects mostly, however I appreciate and enjoy all genres of photography and I am always keen to try something new. I am a doggedly determined individual with a passion to learn and try different ideas and will very often listen and learn from other photographers i.e. how and why they chose their applications to creating great images, then apply the knowledge I have acquired and try something different, much easier said than done I may add.
JORGE BORRALHO
Finding my own creative inspiration and more specically my unique distinctive style is always on the back of my mind these days and something that is a "work in progress" for me. To quote a famous American Photographer -"To me, photography is an art of observation. Photography is a form of artistic escapism for me and something I always look forward to. It's about nding something interesting in an ordinary place… I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them." - Elliott Erwitt
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Edenvale Awards Evening
Thank you
... to all the organisers, committee and members that helped making it a super evening Special Thanks to Natasha for the mounting boards
AWARDS EVENING
Images on this page by Heidi and Lilly
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EDENVALE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUBMEETING PLACE Edenvale Community Centre Cor.van Riebeeck & 2nd Street
GALLERY
shop 402 Level 4 Rosebank Mall 50 Bath Avenue Rosebank Johannesburg 011-327 6376 Foto ZA GALLERY WILL BE CLOSED FROM 24 DECEMBER TO JAN 9TH 2018
EXHIBITIONS
art . expression . silence
WHEN DO WE MEET 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month18h30 for 19h00
FotoZA................ The rst gallery in South Africa dedicated to photographic ne art, has re-opened after a 12 year absence in the Mall of Rosebank, JHB. Our aim is to help raise the prole of photography in the South African industry, back to that of being of an esteemed art form. The gallery will be a place of gathering for the photographic community, where people can come talk shop, network, drink the best coffee around and just hang out in a modern work space and get work done. Our coffee shop is now open! We have some of the friendliest and most knowledgable baristas in town! Come past and taste for yourself!
Michael Doran Photography
NOVEMBER 19TH --DECEMBER 10TH NOVEMBER 19TH DECEMBER 23RD
Gallery Times: Mon-Fri: 10:00 - 17:30 Sat: 09:00 - 16:00 Sun: 10:00 - 16:00
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