Entries close soon for 2012 Henry Lawson Festival Photography Competition

By Darren Stones

If you want to add your name to the list of photography statuette winners at the Henry Lawson Festival of Arts, you have until 5pm on Monday May 28, 2012 for your chance to do so.

Send your entries to:
Photography Coordinator
Colleen Gorman
The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts
PO Box 77
Grenfell NSW 2810

Categories include:

• Portrait
• Landscape
• Photojournalism/Documentary
• Science and Nature
• Abstract and Fine Art
• Under 18
• Local
• Emerging Photographer

Judges
Denise Yates  - AIPP Accredited Member, Australian Institute of Professional Photography
Darren Stones - AIPP Accredited Member, Australian Institute of Professional Photography
Judging of all categories will take place in Grenfell NSW on Saturday June 2, 2012.

Darren Stones
Winner of the 2008 Bronze Statuette for Photography
Henry Lawson Festival of Arts

Major Award
The Major Award is the prestigious Drover's Wife bronze statuette, and it's awarded to the highest scoring print and the overall winner of the competition, which may be the winner of any category. The statuette is sculptured by Michael Mandelc.

Exhibition Dates and Venue
Friday June 8 - Monday June 11, 2012.
117 Main Street, Grenfell NSW.

Award Presentation
Awards will be presented to winners of each category at the Civic Reception Cocktail Party on
Saturday June 9, 2012 from 6.30pm at the Grenfell Bowling Club, Cross Street, Grenfell NSW.

Further Information
The official entry form containing all information about the competition and exhibition is available at the Henry Lawson Festival website.
http://www.henrylawsonfestival.com.au/events-and-entertainment/exhibitions/photography

Awards achieved during May 2012 at Essendon Camera Club

By Darren Stones

Essendon Camera Club conducted their monthly photography competition for May on Monday May 14, 2012 at the club, and as a member, it was great fun to have two digital images entered in the Open Category and two entered in the Set Subject Category of "Weather".

Jean-Phillipe Weibel was most kind in visiting our club, and as guest judge on the night, his insightful commentary and advice was welcomed and appreciated by club members.

In the Open Category, Jean-Phillipe awarded me 2nd Place for Kite Surfing at Merimbula, and 4th Place for Dog Rocks.

Kite Surfing at Merimbula
Photo: Darren Stones
2nd Place Open Category

Dog Rocks
Photo: Darren Stones
4th Place Open Category

In the Set Subject Category "Weather", Jean-Phillipe awarded me 2nd Place for Coburg Lake Reserve.

Coburg Lake Reserve
Photo: Darren Stones
2nd Place Set Subject Category "Weather"

Having joined the Essendon Camera Club in March this year, this was my first opportunity to enter our club's competitions and I appreciate the opportunity. Club committee members generously give their time voluntarily to organise our competitions, and they really are to be congratulated for their fine efforts.

Essendon Camera Club inspires photographers of all levels

By Darren Stones

One of the great things about photography is the opportunity to be a member of a camera club. Like-minded people come together to share their photographs, photography experiences, and make new friends.

As a member of the Essendon Camera Club, I always learn by attending club meets and listening to guest presenters and judges. One can never know everything about photography, and I enjoy writing notes at meets as it helps me to better absorb the information and reflect on what was said.

Club membership has many benefits, and one of those is networking with photographers of various skill levels. I enjoy judging nights where guest judges kindly volunteer their time to offer their opinion about images and advise image makers on how to improve their images. It's fascinating stuff, and I always learn by the commentary and by viewing the images.

As a professional photographer, I enjoy listening to guest presenters because it does inspire me to better myself with the view of passing on my knowledge to photography enthusiasts.

If you live in Melbourne, and you are looking for a club to join, I encourage you to visit the Essendon Camera Club and enjoy what the club has to offer. I would be happy to meet you and introduce you to some club members.

Further information:

The Essendon Camera Club is located at Aberfeldie Baptist Church, 3-5 Price Street, Essendon. (Melway Pap 28 B4)

The club meets every second and fourth Monday of month, commencing at 8pm and concluding about 10pm.

Visitors are most welcome.

http://essendoncameraclub.org.au/