Club Meeting – Tash Milne will present on her commercial photography career and talk about the non-silver film processing technique
by Stephen Finlay, January 12, 2024
Coffee Morning
by Stephen Finlay, January 5, 2024
Digital Night – Results for February Competition
by Stephen Finlay, January 5, 2024
Digital Night – Results for January Competition
by Stephen Finlay, January 5, 2024
Shelly Beach Sunset Photoshoot and picnic dinner
Time: 5:00pm – Sunset (around 7pm)
Meet At: Shelley Beach carpark
The plan: Low tide is around 4pm so the rock pools should still be exposed. A full moon will rise just before 7pm in the east and so, weather permitting, we should have plenty of photo opportunities. The plan is for both a photo shoot and a social catchup with partners and friends all welcome.
Bring: Camera and tripod if you have one.
A folding chair
Drinks and nibblies
Mozzie repellent
Picnic dinner if you’d like.
RSVP: Not necessary, just turn up! Partners and friends all welcome.
by Stephen Finlay, January 5, 2024
Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens
Time: 10.30am at Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens
Meet At: Coffs Harbour Regional Botanical Gardens Main Entrance Gate – Hardacre Street at the corner of Coffs Street, Coffs Harbour
Info: Approximately 1 hour 45 minute drive from Port Macquarie
The plan: Explore the gardens, tropical glass shade house, ponds and lake and wildlife. There are plenty of resting seats and picnic areas. The Visitors Shop at the entrance sells gifts, soft drinks and ice creams however the café is currently closed. Pack snacks and a picnic lunch to enjoy together in the shade.
Carpooling: Please organise between yourselves or contact Sue Lawson by email and she may be able to organise a seat for you. Petrol contributions for passengers can be organised personally with the driver.
Admission fee: Free – Partners and friends all welcome.
RSVP: Sue Lawson has kindly offered to co-ordinate this event so can you please let her know asap by return email by 12TH February if you are attending. Sue’s email is suelawson7630@gmail.com
Bring: Camera
Picnic lunch and drinks
Picnic rug if you have one
Comfortable footwear
Sunscreen and hat
Insect Repellent
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by Stephen Finlay, January 5, 2024
Photoshoot Watonga Rocks, Lighthouse Beach
Time: 6:30pm – Sunset (around 8pm)
Meet At: North side of Watonga Rocks
Park: Carpark on Matthew Flinders Drive, Lighthouse Beach
The plan: Come out in the early evening and capture the reflections and colours of the beach, the waves, the sunset, birdlife etc.
Bring: Camera and tripod if you have one.
RSVP: Not necessary, just turn up! Partners and friends all welcome.
by Stephen Finlay, January 5, 2024
Digital Night – results for November 2023 Competition
by Stephen Finlay, January 5, 2024
Urunga Wetlands and Boardwalk and Pub Lunch
Date: Thursday, 23rd November
Meeting time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: Urunga Wetlands Carpark, Hillside Drive, Urunga (approximately 1hr and 20 minutes from Port Macquarie Follow this link for map and information.
https://www.coffstrails.com/trail/urunga-wetlands-walk
Bring: Your camera, incl. a tripod if you’d like
Hat
A drink and snacks to keep you going until lunch.
Details: There’s a 0.6klm loop boardwalk across the wetlands with good bird watching and photo opportunities, e.g. reflections of paperbarks on dark water. We’ll enjoy the Wetlands and then drive a short distance to Urunga Boardwalk in the town of Urunga. Get inspired and have a look at the following boardwalk link – https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/coffs-harbour-area/urunga/attractions/urunga-boardwalk There is a 3klm coastal boardwalk (out and back) with spectacular views, sea life, birdlife and plenty of nature photo opportunities. Following our photo shoot we’ll retire to the Urunga Pub for lunch.
Partners and friends all welcome.
Carpooling: As above, just email me or call me or let know me know when I see you if you need a lift or can offer a lift.
RSVP: Just let me know so we have some idea of numbers closer to the day. Partners and friends welcome.
If you have any questions regarding any of the outings please just email me or give me a call on 0413 819227.
by Stephen Finlay, October 21, 2023
Bago Winery and Maze
Date: Tuesday, 31st October.
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Meeting Place: 197 Lambs Rd., Herons Creek (off Bago Road between Herons Creek and Wauchope) map attached and it is well signposted. ) Follow this link for further information and a map https://www.bago.com.au/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic
Bring: Your camera, incl a tripod if you’d like
Details: The jacarandas should be in full bloom and the vineyard should have new growth so we hope for some beautiful landscapes. The maze also offer plenty of photo opportunities. There is a coffee bar open serving a range of drinks and light cakes. Other food options are limited to Cheese and Charcuterie platters. If you prefer to bring your own picnic food then that’s fine too.
Carpooling: As above, just email me or call me or let know me know when I see you if you need a lift or can offer a lift.
RSVP: Just let me know so we have some idea of numbers closer to the day. Partners and friends welcome.
by Stephen Finlay, October 21, 2023
