Edenvale July Newsletter

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Sharing Visual Art JULY 2018

The Official Digital Newsletter for

Edenvale Photographic Club Proud Member of the Photographic Society of South Africa

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

CONTENTS:

Chairman & Website: David Wolstencroft - 083 229 8066 davewol777@gmail.com

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Chairmans Chat

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Cover Story Natasha Bird Winning Images 27 June 2018

Vice Chairperson: Scoring & Promotions & Judges Heidi Broschk - 079 886 8515 heidib@uj.ac.za

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Secretary: Antonette Bezuidenhout - Cell - 072 4426 317 antonette1949@gmail.com

Pg 10 Winning Images 11 July 2018

Treasurer:

Pg. 16 Club Outing info

Ted Kinsman -083 461 2350 tkinsman@global.co.za

Pg. 17 Member Focus Johann Harmse

Salons,Judges & Outings John Coumbias -011 452 2514 079 173 2825

jcoumbias@telkomsa.net

Competition Secretary:

Pg. 18 How to size images for Club submission

Certiď€ cates & Awards Des Alexander - 083 226 1452 neoncomp@webmail.co.za

Pg 19 Rentals

Newsletter & Media: Hanli Smit - 083 253 1034 hanlis54@gmail.com

Pg 20 Exhibition News

Catering:

Pg 21 Checklist for Location shoot

Giulio Cecchi -011 452 2250 cecchi@polka.co.za

Pg 23 Final Tips for Location shoot

Special Subject Calendar 2018 28th February.......................................Monochrome 25th April.............................Out and About Alphabet 27th June.........................................................Doors 22nd August...................................................Mirrors 24th October.....................................................Ugly SPECIAL SUBJECT IS OPEN TO INTERPRETATION -2-

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Chairman's Chat How far are you willing to go to get the shot?

I am not only referring to waiting hours in a hide on a hard bench in freeIng cold weather hoping for something worthwhile, a crick in the neck from leaning into the viewď€ nder.

I am not only referring to going into suspect areas; areas you would not probably go into were you not taking photos, areas that are not entirely safe, areas that come with some risk.

I am not only referring to jostling to get a better position even if you spoil someone else's shot, being in places you shouldn't be, sneaking shots in places where photography is not allowed, trying to get the shot that no one else has.

I am not only referring to unsanctioned baiting and staging in nature for that special shot, irrespective of the harm it could cause to animal and bird.

I am referring to deliberately breaking the rules in the quest for recognition, manipulating shots that should not be manipulated; using shots in wildlife that are not wildlife shots. I am not saying that this is a common occurrence.

I do not even know of anyone that has, but I know that it does happen.

The guide here is your peace of mind; your integrity; after all, you are only cheating yourself.

I doubt doping will ever be an issue in photography, but the ideal would be a medium without reproach, beyond question.

Am I asking too much?

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PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB-

EDENVALE MEETING PLACE

WHEN DO WE MEET 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month18h30 for 19h00

Edenvale Community Centre Cor.van Riebeeck & 2nd Street

COVER STORY By Hans van der Walt Night and street photography are some of my favorite genres because it allows me as photographer to shoot “what's there”; it decreases the critical planning phase and allows me to shoot using my gut feel and experience. I have done a lot of slow shutter photography in the past therefore all I had to decide is how much movement I wanted and expose correctly.

I do not shoot for the club as I am the number one customer who has to be satised and for what it's worth I feel that if I'm happy the outcome should be good. I take my photos to the club to hear what the judges have to say. Often they see things from a different perspective and comment about it which is my prerogative to accept or decline. I never go to a club meeting with the idea to compete. It only leaves expectations which might leave me unhappy if not met. Good criticism is worth more than a piece of paper.

COVER STORY

Let me start off by saying that there has to be a distinct difference between a PHOTO and a SNAPSHOT.

The Win / COM is only a bonus to prove that my experience and effort is paying off.

Creativity can be a learned skill. You are only limited by your willingness to try.

Photography is an art and the camera is only one of the tools in creating the nal product.

This photo was taken while I was on an evening/night walk in Johannesburg with a group of photographers. Where possible please walk the streets in

To create this photo in its nal form I had to make use of Photoshop paired with a lot of

a group as there is more safety in numbers.

previous practice and many hours of reading and studying. Google is a super platform

Without a tripod it would not be possible to have taken this photo or for

for learning and YouTube has thousands of video clips for the eager-to-learn photographer.

that matter any night shot as the cameras needs more time for exposure as light decreases. This shot was taken at f/4.5 ISO100 ½ sec @ 30mm with

This is by no means just a de-saturated colour photo. I use quite a couple of layers to

a Canon D3 with a Sigma 15-30mm lens. f/4.5 was chosen to allow a bit

alter the dynamic range.

more depth of eld. At these settings the Hyperfocal distance is 6.7meter

Final advice, remember that skill goes hand in hand with practice and study.

and the near in focus point is 6 meters which

To quote Gary Player “The more you practice the luckier you get”.

extends to innity.

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WINNING IMAGES / 27 June 2018

NATURE Necking Brian Kleinwort

ONE STAR

PICTORIAL Groen Lande Johanda Oberholzer

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NATURE Predator and Prey Bianca Holburn

TWO STAR

PICTORIAL Beauty and the Blaze Gary Atkins

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NATURE Taxi Valerie Sampson

THREE STAR

PICTORIAL Dirty Dancer Clare Appleyard

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NATURE Yelow - billed duck

Johann Harmse

PICTORIAL Conversion

FOUR STAR

Antoinette Bezuidenhout

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5 / 6 STAR & 6 Star HONOURS

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NATURE Nectar Collector Heidi Broschk

PICTORIAL Joburg street scene

Hans van der Walt

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WINNING IMAGES / 11 July 2018

NATURE Sunbird Brian Kleinwort

ONE STAR

PICTORIAL Port Elizabeth Johanda Oberholzer

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NATURE Kingď€ sher Portrait Bianca Holburn

TWO STAR

PICTORIAL Pier Marissa Ferreira

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NATURE Fighting Fury Michael Broschk

THREE STAR

PICTORIAL Abandoned mortuary visitor Natasha Bird

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NATURE Yellow -billed in ight Johann Harmse

FOUR STAR

PICTORIAL Orange Cecil Mayhew

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5 / 6 STAR & 6 Star HONOURS

NATURE Threatening stance Dino Bottega PICTORIAL Parking Garage Marga Ley

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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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MOOD BOARD / LOOK BOOK / INSPIRATION / IDEAS Does it matter what we call it?

We are planning a portraiture club outing for the 4th Aug 2018

GET INTO THE MOOD !!!

WHERE Modderfontein Nature Reserve Please Note A R35-R50 ( pensioners pay lesser amount) entrance fee is payable upon entrance towards Nature Conservation

CLUB OUTING 4th 10TH AUG OF2018 JUNE

WHEN 4th August at 6h30 for 7h00 HOW We will organise the models, lights and props However if you want a unique shotbring any prop that goes with our Disney Princess Fantasy theme.

Only R400 per member, this opportunity is exclusive to Edenvale Club Members Please be on time as the light will become too bright very soon.

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FOCUS on Johann Harmse

Focus asked Johann Harmse a few questions about his craft

FOCUS: Why do you enjoy photography?

JOHANN: I enjoy photography as it makes me relax and it also puts me into a different more relaxed frame of mind.

FOCUS: What is your favourite genre?

JOHAN:I love wildlife photography especially birds.

Photographing birds are really challenging but they always make good photos. Something else that fascinates me is Macro photography of insects. This is something that I will try when I own a macro lens.

FOCUS:When did you start taking photos?

JOHANN: I started taking photos when my oldest daughter was born which is about 14 years ago and at that stage I only did baby photos (for obvious reasons)‌ After a couple of guest visits to the club I joined in April 2013 and then started to become serious about my photography.

Focus on Johann Harmse

FOCUS:Tell us what you carry in your camera bag?

JOHANN:.I have a Canon EOS 5d MKiii body and mostly use my heavy Canon 400 2.8 lens with a 1.4x tele converter (for birding).

I also own a Canon 24 – 105 lens but it is not good for bird images so it stays in the bag...

FOCUS: What goals or targets do you have for your future in photography.

JOHANN:At this stage I'm just trying to become a better wildlife photographer, but the main aim is to one day become a well-known name in wildlife photography.

FOCUS: Is there a photographer (famous or not) that you admire and why.

JOHANN:To be honest I don't really search the www, so I'm not aware of the big names in wild life photography.

I do however have someone that inspires me greatly, which is Jorge Borralho with his wildlife / bird images.

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Club Competition Submission

Image Size

Specications for Submission of High Denition "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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Resolution: 300 Resample:

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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

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 Image Size 9,65M (was 46,2M) Dimensions v 1920 px x 1318 px v

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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 Image Size

Image Size 9,65M (was 46,2M)

Dimensions v 1920 px x 1318 px

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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 specied 2000Kb (2MB).

OK

7.It is recommended that the image be displayed in the sRGB Colour Prole.

This can be selected in the camera or changed in Photoshop under Edit/Convert to Prole

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EXHIBITION

AUGUST 02 - 31, 2018

A retrospective exhibition showcasing 9 lms produced by Roger Ballen during the course of his career

Foto ZA Gallery

ADDRESS: Fashion Photography is all about clothes and beauty, so pull together your resources and talents.

SHOP 402, LEVEL 4from a plastic placemat to head bands and I make most of my props and outts myself using anything ROSEBANK, 50 BATH AVENUE, old broken jewellery pieces JOHANNESBURG

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Ballen on Film is a retrospective exhibition showcasing nine lms of which Roger Ballen was either the subject, the inspiration, the writer, producer or director. It documents his development as he moved from photographing the exterior to the interior psyche; from straightforward photographs to all-out stage productions with props and drawings; and from documentary photographer to music video director for Die Antwoord.

The common denominator in all the lms is an aspect of Ballen's work that is sometimes overlooked, a dark humour (especially apparent in the almost whimsical Theatre of Apparitions).

Yes, the lms are disturbing and violent and haunting, but also hypnotic and comical.

Ballen says of his images that they take you to a world that has for many been inaccessible.

The question is, do you want to enter this world?

Come and decide for yourself.

FotoZA is elated to show all nine lms together in one space for the rst time.

Along with posters, catalogues and books, there will also be limited edition Ballenesque skateboards available for purchase.

Yes, skateboards.

Quotes "Everything in Ballenworld is out-of-kilter, makeshift, shadowy and unreal, including the human beings" Sean O'Hagan, The Guardian "… Roger Ballen has long been excavating and creating parallel worlds.

His theater of photography probes the psyches of man and animal and the anomalies of earth."

Barbara Rose ArtNews "My pictures are not like anyone's. They have nothing to do with any particular society; they have more to do with the human mind-the subconscious mind."

EXHIBITION

Roger Ballen

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Portraiture shoot - Planning document compiled by Heidi Broschk

Shoot date & time

4th August 2018 7h00 in the morning

Shoot Location

Modderfontein Nature Reserve, To meet at Fish Eagle Dam

Image description/Theme/Brief

Romance/Fairy Tale Theme

Model/s

5 Models conď€ rmed

Lighting

2 portable lights and large reectors Natural lighting

Costume & props available

Each model wearing long dress, hired.

PLANNING

Equipment required by me

Props required by me

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Final Tips for EPC shoot: compiled by Heidi Broschk

"Work out the following for your models:

poses angles facial expressions movements of models "Consider the locations chosen "Consider a sub-theme, and bring appropriate props along, e.g.: Materials, hats, crowns, owers, feathers, circlets, jewellery…

Ladders, boxes, chest…

Sword, wands, walking sticks, etc.

"Charge camera battery, empty camera cards, choose lenses and do not forget tripod;

PLANNING

and bring along reectors and ashes, if possible "It can be tiring work, bring along water to drink "Lastly: ENJOY the SHOOT

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