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COMMITTEE

Chairman Colin Hall 083 380-5480

Vice Chairman Mario Bracco 011 609-8188

Secretary Renata Cecchi 011 452-2250

Treasurer / Website Andrew Stephens 083 456-7628

Pr & Outings Coordinator Dave Gordon/

Heidi Broschk

083 247 7646

083 273-6977

Prints & Salons John Coumbias 011 452-2514

Competition Secretary Jorge Rebelo 082 333-0668

Magazine Editor Ted Kinsman 083 461-2350

Catering Giulio Cecchi 011 452-2250

Certificates & Awards Avril Attard 083 799-9488

Judges and Speakers Shared

EDENVALE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2011

MEETING PLACE : Edenvale Community Centre

Cor. Van Riebeeck Avenue & 2nd

Street.

WHEN : 2nd

and 4th Wednesday of Month

TIME : 19h00 for 19h30

POSTAL ADDRESS : Edenvale Photographic Club

P O Box 1978, Edenvale, 1610

WEBSITE : http://edenvalephotoclub.wordpress.com/

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CHAIRMAN’S CHAT

As this year draws to a close at a frantic pace, it seems as though time flies by so quickly

that nothing gets done. I often feel like a hamster on a wheel, running as fast as I can, but

actually getting nowhere. This was until I happened to come across a “Practical

Photography” magazine dated April 2005. At first I didn’t realise that it was so old so I

wasn’t looking to see how much had changed in the last 6 years. But after reading it for a

while I came across equipment which had become obsolete many years ago. The first

piece of obsolete equipment that I noticed was the Nikon D70. I remember the D70 well, I

can remember wanting one of those 6.1 megapixel masterpieces so badly, but I wasn’t

convinced that digital images would ever be better than slides. In the same magazine,

there was also a comparison between the Nikon D100 and the Canon 20D. The 20D came

out a long way ahead, getting 5 stars while the D100 only got 3.

When I got to the part of the magazine where a number of different film scanners were

tested, it really struck me how things had changed. It has been so long since I used a film

scanner that I had forgotten that they even existed. Reading the article reminded me of the

frantic marketing of scanners that took place at the time. Everybody who could afford

one, bought one. I managed to get my hands on a Minolta Dimage Scandual. In 2005 it

was cutting edge technology. In 2011, when I look at those images that still exist on my

hard drive, they are absolutely rubbish!

The magazine also contained a number of editorial articles about how to shoot landscapes,

how to shoot castles and how to shoot flowers. In that respect nothing has changed. The

technical approach remains the same and the final images are no different to what we see

today.

So reading the old magazine made me realise that things do progress, even if we don’t

notice. The technology changes giving us better tools to achieve our objectives. The

objectives themselves though, don’t necessarily change. A good picture remains a good

picture no matter how it was made.

Good shooting

Colin

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COMPETETITIONS ON CLUB EVENINGS

WINNERS: 28th

September 2011 CATEGORY NAME TITLE

PRINTS

Best Print 1 STAR NATURE

Best Print 1 STAR PICTORIAL

Best Print 4 STAR NATURE Jan Viljoen Early Morning Catch

Best Print 4 STAR PICTORIAL Jan Viljoen Dusty Corner

Best Print of the Evening NATURE John Coumbias Three is a Crowd

Best Print of the Evening PICTORIAL John Coumbias Sunrays in the Mist

COMPETETITIONS ON CLUB EVENINGS

WINNERS: 28th

September 2011 CATEGORY NAME TITLE

DIGITAL

Best Digital 1 STAR COM NATURE Bungbing Guineafowl

Best Digital 1 STAR PICTORIAL Bungbing Beggars of Cambodia

Best Digital 2 STAR NATURE Nil

Best Digital 2 STAR PICTORIAL Jaco Nel Rally Splash

Best Digital 3 STAR NATURE Paul Lees Ostrich Dawn

Best Digital 3 STAR PICTORIAL Graham Cooke Bon Voyage

Best Digital 4 STAR COM NATURE Dave Owen Spoonbill Approaching Landing

Best Digital 4 STAR PICTORIAL Fiona Anderson Pastel Dawn Silhouette

Best Digital OPEN COM NATURE Jack Weinberg Greater Double-collard Sunbird

Best Digital OPEN PICTORIAL Marion Bracco On the Rocks

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Best Digital 1 STAR - Nature - 28th September 2011 - Bungbing “Guineafowl” (COM).

Best Digital 1 STAR - Pictorial - 28th September 2011 - Bungbing “Beggars of Cambodia”.

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Best Digital 2 STAR - Pictorial - 28th

September 2011 - Jaco Louw “Rally Splash”.

Best Digital 3 STAR - Nature - 28th

September 2011 - Paul Lees “Ostrich Dawn”.

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Best Digital 3 STAR - Pictorial - 28th September 2011 – Graham Cooke “Bon Voyage”.

Best Digital 4 STAR - Nature - 28th September 2011 - Dave Owen “Spoonbill Approaching Landing”

(COM).

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Best Digital 4 STAR - Pictorial - 28th September 2011 - Fiona Anderson “Pastel Dawn Silhouette”.

Best Digital OPEN - Nature - 28th

September 2011 - Jack Weinberg “Greater Double-Collard Sunbird”

(COM).

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Best Digital OPEN - Pictorial - 28th September 2011 – Mario Bracco “On the Rocks”(COM).

ANNUAL COMPETITION WINNERS 2011 - DIGITAL

CATEGORY NAME TITLE

Overall Best Digital Trent Alexander Leopard Cub in Motion

Photo Journalism (pj) Heidi Broschk Help he is going to bite me

Nature (na) Reiner Burk Catch of the day

Scenic (sc) Frank Haymann Pink & Blue

Altered Reality (ar) Heidi Broschk Haunted

Portrait (po) John Coumbias Pelican Portrait

Still Life (sl) Cathy Owen Protea

Open (op) Avril Attard Fullmoon bathtime

Beginner (bg) Trent Alexander Leopard Cub in Motion

CERTIFICATES

Photo Journalism (pj) Cathy Owen Anticipation

Reiner Burk Enjoying the view

Nature (na) Cathy Owen Grey Heron in flight

Giulio Cecchi Yawning

Heidi Broschk Pollen Lunch

Scenic (sc) Dave Owen Willow dam walkway at dawn

Ted Kinsman Beach Scene

Ted Kinsman Beach Sunrise

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Altered Reality (ar) Colin Hall Silver Man

Giulio Cecchi Durban Soccer Stadium

Portrait (po) Mario Bracco Thick Knee Portrait

Still Life (sl) Colin Hall Oil Cans

Colin Hall Sunflower Pair

Open (op) Colin Hall London Bridge

Mario Bracco Cosmos reflections

Beginner (bg) Derek Rushton Catch of the day

Derek Rushton Autumn cometh

Overall Best Digital Image - Trent Alexander - “Leopard Cub in Motion”.

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Winner Digital – Photojournalism (pj) - Annual 2011 - Heidi Broschk “Help, he is going to bite me”.

Winner Digital – Nature (na) - Annual 2011 - Reiner Burk “Catch of the Day”.

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Winner Digital – Scenic (sc) - Annual 2011 - Frank Hayman “Pink & Blue”.

Winner Digital – Altered Reality (ar) - Annual 2011 - Heidi Broschk “Haunted”.

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Winner Digital – Portrait (po) - Annual 2011 - John Coumbias “Pelican Portrait”.

Winner Digital – Still Life (sl) - Annual 2011 - Cathy Owen “Protea”.

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Winner Digital – Beginner (bg) - Annual 2011 - Trent Alexander “Leopard Cub in Motion”.

ANNUAL COMPETITION WINNERS 2011 - PRINTS

CATEGORY NAME TITLE

Overall Best Print John Coumbias Fox on Alert

Photojournalism (pj) John Coumbias The Last Lap

Nature (na) John Coumbias Fox on Alert

Scenic (sc) John Coumbias Tree in the Mist

Altered Reality (ar) John Coumbias Moving Power

Portrait (po) John Coumbias Wise Old Man

Still Life (sl) Nil

Open (op) John Coumbias Walk by the Lake

Beginner (bg) Nil

CERTIFICATES

Photojournalism (pj) John Coumbias Suzuki L257

Nature (na) John Coumbias Weaver

Scenic (sc) Bjorn Behr A Window in Bo Kaap

Altered Reality (ar) Nil Nil

Portrait (po) Nil Nil

Still Life (sl) Nil Nil

Open (op) John Coumbias Stroll in the Park

Beginner (bg) Nil Nil

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EDENVALE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB 2011 Calendar

2nd Wed 4th Wed Outings/Workshops

January

26th Club Meeting

February 9th Club Meeting 23rd Club Meeting

March 9th Club Meeting 23rd Club Meeting Set Subject - Rust

16th Workshop Painting with light

April 13th Club Meeting Freedom Day - No Club Meeting

May 11th Club Meeting 25th Club Meeting

Set Subject - Shapes

June 8th Club Meeting 22nd Club Meeting 15th Workshop - Photoshop

July 13th Club Meeting 27th Club Meeting

Set Subject - Advert

August 10th Club Meeting 24th Annual Comp Prints, Digital

Nature & Digital PJ 17th Workshop - Portraiture

September

14th Annual Comp Digital Still Life, Altered Reality, Beginners, Portrait and

Scenic

28th AGM

October 12th Club Meeting 26th Club Meeting

November 9th Club Meeting 23rd Club Meeting

Set Subject - Humour

December

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Specifications for Submission of High Definition “E: Photography”

Maximum Pixel Size = 1920 x 1080

Maximum Data File Size = 1,500 Kilobytes (jpg)

Two Catorgries 1 Nature “na”

2 Pictorial “pi”

Naming Conventions are as follows:-

Star Rating_Category_Image Name_Person’s Name

Example: 2_na_hornbill_john doe (all lowercase)

Entries must be handed in by no later than 19h20 on the night

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE

1. Sellect Canvas (Frame) Size under the heading “Image” in Photoshop if you wish to add a

boarder to the image and make your adjustements. If you do not wish to add a boarder, go

to Step 2.

2. Sellect Image Size under the heading “Image” in Photoshop. Tick the following boxes:

Scales Sizes, Constrain Proportions and Resample Images.

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.

5. When resizing a vertical impage (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.

6. The maximum image data file size is 1,500Kilobytes in the JPEG format. Note that if a

border is added to the image, this must be added before resizing and reducing the file size to

a maximum of 1,500 Kilobytes to ensure that the image remains within the specified

1,500Kb.

7. It is recommended that the image be displayed in the sRGB Colour Profile. This can be

sellected in the camera or changed in Photoshop under Edit/Convert to Profile.

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MEMBER PROFILE

Name Cathy Owen

Email Address dowen@telkomsa.net

First Camera and

Year acquired

Dave bought me a Point & Shoot for Christmas in 2007. I only really started

using this camera the following December when we were holidaying in the

Drakensberg, when I took the time to go out early in the morning looking for

the perfect light and scenery.

I then purchased a Canon 1000 D, and went off to the Vega College of

Photography in Bedfordview to learn how to use this camera in March 2009.

I met Dave Gordon when we had our Photographic outing at the

Modderfontein Conservatory Reserve – Dave was our Guide and Adviser, who

then also introduced me to EPC.

Started Photography

seriously when: After joining EPC

Main Photographic

interest

I have a passion for Macro photography, to really see things and to be able to

capture the intricate detail and beauty of nature, and then to share this - with

viewers and those who can appreciate this, humbles me and gives me great

pleasure.

Dave and I love being out and about at the various Game Parks, and we take as

many opportunities as we can, to be in the “bush” trying our luck with birds in

flight. Not as easy as some would think!

Landscapes – here is another genre that I am working on.

I personally would like to be an “all-rounder” and really enjoy going on the

club outings to try out different genres of photography (not always with great

success, but I will persevere – as I have a lot to learn). Club evenings also

provide the opportunity to learn something more, so I try not to miss any of

these gatherings.

Camera & Lenses

used Canon 7D, Macro 100mm, 300mm, 17-40mm and 28-70mm

Joined EPC June 2009

Photographic

Achievements

A few salon acceptances to date, and some awards at Club evenings.

Still Life Award 2011: Annual Competition (still cannot believe it).

Hobbies & Other

interests Reading, gardening, and sewing.

Favorite Quote: “Capture the moments you never want to forget, before they are gone

forever”. Mirella Ricciardi.

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

1. Annual Subscriptions are due from September 2010. Please arrange payment at a

club night or by EFT. Single Member - R220.00. Family Subscription – R350.00.

Banking details.

Edenvale Photographic Club

Standard Bank

Branch – Greenstone 016342

Account No. 02 002 167 4

2. Members must please provide details of all Salon Acceptances and Awards to be sent

to Heidi Broschk (heidib@uj.ac.za), Jorge Rebelo (jorger@ctpjhb.co.za) and Ted

Kinsman (tkinsman@global.co.za).

3. Anyone not able to attend a club evening can send their images by e-mail. The

images must be e-mailed to Jorge Rebelo (jorger@ctpjhb.co.za) and Andrew

Stephens (ans@iafrica.com) a MINIMUM of 1 day before the evening.

4. Please see our new website hosted by Andrew Stephens for further news and

information.

5. Anyone wishing to sell or buy camera equipment and advertise in this Newsletter can

contact Ted Kinsman.

6. If you have any information concerning photographic sites that you wish to share with

other EPC members please contact Ted Kinsman.

7. Anyone missing any Certificates please contact Avril Attard at avril@gc-sat.com.

8. WANTED

Old cameras such as Box Brownies, bellows or folding types and dry or wet plate (no

35mm film cameras please).

Need not be in working order as I want them only for personal decorative purposes.

Dave Gordon

011 609 5427 or 083 247 7646

9. This is an appeal to all members to consider entering the Prints Section on Club

Nights to ensure that this medium stays an active part of Photography at ECP. It

would be a pity if this medium fades away due to lack of support.

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10. Congratulations to the following members who were the winners of the best overall

photographs in the 2011 CERPS Competition.

Nature Section - John Coumbius - “Lions at Sunrise”.

Pictorial Section - Mike Dempsey - “Father Like Son”

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Ted Kinsman (083 461 2350)

tkinsman@global.co.za

EVENTS / PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES / COMPETITIONS

Place

Name Type of Interest / Brief Description Address / Directions

Marievale

Good for bird photography with the

occasional view of otters and crabs.

There are 5 or so hides along the

different roads. The roads are pretty

unkept and heavy duty vehicles do travel

them for mining in the area.

Marievale is situated on the East Rand to

the South-East of Johannesburg. Access is

easiest from Johannesburg via the N3

towards Heidelberg. Take the R550

(Glenroy/Kliprivier) offramp and turn left.

Follow this road for approximately 20 km

to a T-junction and turn right towards

Nigel. Follow this road through Nigel until

you see a sign on the left indicating the

sanctuary. The sanctuary is approximately 3

km further on after passing the SANDF

(defence force) base.

Rondebult Bird photography. There are 3 main

hides. Good for morning photography.

Rondebult is a short drive (approx. 25

minutes) from Johannesburg International

Airport and within an hours drive from

Pretoria. The sanctuary is open daily

throughout the year from 07h00 to 17h00

and is found by heading south from

Johannesburg on the N3 highway. The

sanctuary is well signed posted and after

turning left at the R103/R554 (Heidelberg /

Alberton road) off-ramp and the sanctuary

is on the right hand side of the road after

approximately 9 km. The entrance is

directly opposite the junction with the R554

and Forsdick road.

Treehaven

Waterfowl

Trust

All 16 species of South African

ducks.

116 species of exotic ducks, geese &

swans.

Over 65 species of wild water birds

that visit Treehaven regularly.

4 Species of Flamingos.

All 3 South African crane species,

which form part of a captive breeding

program, for release into the wild.

Beautiful gardens and cascading

water.

Situated 3km from Vereeniging just off the

R59. Co-ordinates S26 37.673 E27 58.058

Tel:082 900-0656

Web:www.treehaven.co.za

Coffee shop open Thursday to Sunday from

09h00 to 17h00.

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1. END OF YEAR PICNIC & BRAAI AT HORWOOD FARM, EDENVALE

Sunday the 13th November 2011 @ 12h00.

Club will be provided fires. Bring all your own meat and drinks etc, including braai tools, blankets

and chairs.

HUMOUR

Disaster:

Amazing photos show great detail.

The pilot at low level had no control over his

aircraft. It narrowly misses a crowd gathered for

the air show and slams into four buildings. One

can only imagine the horror of the occupants

inside those buildings.

Probably scared the sh** out of them.

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UNUSUAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Law Of The Wild says Kill ONLY when you are Hungry

Photographer Michel Denis-Huot, who captured these amazing pictures on safari in

Kenya's Masai Mara in October last year,

Said he was astounded by what he saw:

"These three brothers (cheetahs) have been living together since they left their mother

at about 18 months old,' he said.

'On the morning we saw them, they seemed not to be hungry, walking quickly but

stopping sometimes to play together.

'At one point, they met a group of impala who ran away. But one youngster was not

quick enough and the brothers caught it easily'."

These extraordinary scenes followed.

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And then they just walked away without hurting him..........

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