What’s On

It’s been a while between posts!

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An irregular post and shout out to members to inform and record on what’s been happening photography wise regarding  some talented members success outside of the club activities, and other  related stuff.

On the local front:

We have the Tuhura Otago Museum Photography Exhibition, which can still be viewed until 13th October and well worth a visit.

The exhibition features members:

Greta Wallace: overall winner in the Black & White division with a graceful Royal spoonbill in flight, and another wildlife image; Gary McClintock who earned a highly commended in the Botanical Section with his Grebes, and  a number of other  images.

Simon Parsons, Andy Smith and Graeme Atkinson also had images selected for display and  Craig McKenzie features as a past Photographer of the Year. Craig’s images  also feature periodically  in the  NZ National Geographic magazine, his most recent  with images  of the  nesting Australasian crested grebes in Lake Wanaka.

Apologies if I have missed anyone. 

At National level:

PSNZ: Gary McClintock Champion Nature Image: stumped the nation with his image depicting the Crested Grebe courtship.

NZ Amateur Photography Awards: Noelle Bennett: continues to wow us with her mastery gaining 6 silver ( 2 in top 25, & 4 in top 10) eight highly commended awards, with Jodelle Leatham attaining  four highly commended awards. 

Professional awards

We are very fortunate  to have two professional photographers active in the club: Koshy Yohannon and Simone Jackson both who have distinguished themselves among their peers.

At the  recent IRIS Awards (Professional photography awards for Australia and NZ run by NZIPP) Koshy received 10 awards- 9 bronze and 1 silver with some stunning nature images of: NR Albatross, NZ Dabchick, Wrybill, Yellow eyed penguin family, Buller’s Albatross.

Simone is best known as a wedding, and nature/wildlife photographer, as a judge at these awards, and  also  managed to pick up 3 golds and a bronze.

Her two most  recent notable accolades include : 3 golds and a bronze; 2024- judged 7th in Top Ten Wedding Photographers- Photographic World Cup; 2023 Awarded Grand Master of Photography  (only 21 NZers have been awarded this!).

Our  congratulations to all.

If you are looking to view some of their work or some local inspiration, check out these links:

Local exhibitions

Jodelle,  and Greg Hughson exhibited  some of their work separately at the Daily Coffee Co during the winter months.

Travel

We can look forward seeing images from several members  (Graeme, Gary, Suzanne & Jodelle) who have travelled overseas recently featuring in our club competitions and exhibitions in the coming year.

New members

We welcome recent  new members: Jörg Haase,  Shannon Thomson, Josephine Leong & Alan Sew Hoy.

’24 DPS Big Trip

Fourteen members enjoyed a great 4-day weekend to Banks Peninsula recently based at the well-appointed Wainui Park Camp just across the harbour from Akaroa. There was a variety of photographic possibilities to suit all genres including: wildlife (dead & alive), birdlife, landscapes, seascapes, street, heritage and misc nature, plus the odd non photographic experience. It would be fair to say a successful and thoroughly enjoyable trip was had by all. Thanks Melanie.

Blog

I am hoping to revive this blog on our website, basically for those who do not use social media, and to record and inform the club membership of: new members; fellow member accomplishments/activities related to photography outside of the club. It will not be for repeating club email messages/notifications.

At this stage I envisage it will be compiled two or maybe three times a year.

So if you know of something that someone has done or participated in, have been involved in and deserves acknowledgement then please drop me a message at: cameracraft@dps.org.nz so I can include it in the next edition. 

Feel free to blow your own trumpet! Comments (AND PHOTOS!) welcome. 

Barbara Newton – Camera Craft Editor

Updates for PSNZ and affiliated clubs competitions

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From Judith:

April

Dunedin Festival of Photography – 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Our very own national competition. The 50th Anniversary Exhibition invites print and projected images in open, nature, monochrome and portraiture categories. Come and join the hundreds of photographers who have participated in this exhibition since its inception in 1968.
Entries close: 16th April 2023.
Details: Dunedin Festival of Photography

Jack Sprosen Audio-Visual competition

Closes: 22nd April 2023.
Enter: Jack Spronsen AV on the PSNZ website.

Whanganui Salon – Humanity and Earth

A new category next year is Aotearoa New Zealand Heritage for images that are iconic and recognisably Kiwi. In addition, the Salon retains the previous categories Humanity and the Natural World and Living in a Changing World. The Whanganui Salon is a bit different to other salons seeking images which illustrate the relationship between humanity and the planet we live on.
Closes: 23rd April 2023.
Details: Whanganui Salon.

May

Māwhera National Salon of Photography

Opens: 1st May 2023. Closes: 31st May 2023.
Information and Rules: Māwhera National Salon of Photography

North Island Regional Convention and North Island Regional Salon

Date: May 6th & 7th
Venue: The Barge Event Centre, Whangarei
Registrations are OPEN
Registration fee is $230 per person for everyone

Registrations and Salon entries can be found at the: North Island Regional Convention website

June

Nelson National Triptych Salon 2023

Opens: 15th June 2023. Closes: 15th July 2023.
More information and rules: Nelson National Triptych

August

The National Interclub Salons

  • The Wiltshire Interclub Cup;
  • The George Chance Landscape Interclub Salon;
  • The Bledisloe Cup Interclub Salon; and
  • The Bowron Digital Landscape Salon

all open 1st August 2023 and close: 30 th August 2023.
Details: Interclub Salons

Coming up at DPS

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From our trusty Secretary, Judith:

Coming up at DPS

March

25th March, 11:59pm
DPS Projected Image Exhibition entries close at 11:59pm on 25th March
Open and Nature Sections. Up to 6 images in each section. Check the Society Rules and Bylaws (revised Aug 2021).
Enter at DPS Online Submission Form

25th March, starting at 1pm

NatMAT hosted field trip to Kaikorai Stream
Meet by the bridge on Donald Steet, Kaikorai Valley.
Stream walk. Light industrial area. Saturday morning car shoppers.

27th March
Meeting at Mornington Church Hall.

  • 7:15pm Prints for Print of the Month due on the table. Theme: Open.
  • 7:30pm Meeting.
    • Print of the Month
    • “What makes an image good?” a DPS panel.
    • Kaikorai Stream field trip images

April

1st April Dunedin Festival of Photography – 50th Anniversary Exhibition entries OPEN
Our very own national competition. The 50th Anniversary Exhibition invites print and projected images in open, nature, monochrome and portraiture categories. Come and join the hundreds of photographers who have participated in this exhibition since its inception in 1968.
Opens: 1st April 2023. Closes: 16th April 2023.
Details: Dunedin Festival of Photography

3rd April, 7:30pm
ViewFinder
Online meeting in the DPS Zoom Room
Check her for Zoom tips to register.

16th April Dunedin Festival of Photography – 50th Anniversary Exhibition entries CLOSE
Entries Close on 16th April 2023.
Details: Dunedin Festival of Photography

PSNZ Liaison Report – April 2023

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From our trusty PSNZ Liaison Officer, Judith:

Updates for PSNZ and affiliated clubs competitions.

March

South Island Regional Convention and South Island Regional Salon

Date: April 8th & 9th
Venue: Lincoln University, Lincoln
Registrations are CLOSE on March 24
Registration fee is $230 per person for everyone

Registrations and Salon entries can be found at the: South Island Regional Convention website

North Island Regional Convention and North Island Regional Salon

Date: May 6th & 7th
Venue: The Barge Event Centre, Whangarei
Registrations are OPEN
Registration fee is $230 per person for everyone

Registrations and Salon entries can be found at the: North Island Regional Convention website

Jack Sprosen Audio-Visual competition

Opens: 22nd March 2023. Closes: 22nd April 2023. Enter: Jack Spronsen AV on the PSNZ website.

Whanganui Salon – Humanity and Earth

A new category next year is Aotearoa New Zealand Heritage for images that are iconic and recognisably Kiwi. In addition, the Salon retains the previous categories Humanity and the Natural World and Living in a Changing World. The Whanganui Salon is a bit different to other salons seeking images which illustrate the relationship between humanity and the planet we live on.
Opens: 29th March 2023.
Details: Whanganui Salon.

April

Dunedin Festival of Photography – 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Our very own national competition. The 50th Anniversary Exhibition invites print and projected images in open, nature, monochrome and portraiture categories. Come and join the hundreds of photographers who have participated in this exhibition since its inception in 1968.
Opens: 1st April 2023. Closes: 16th April 2023.
Details: Dunedin Festival of Photography

Taupo Camera Club Print Workshop
One-day printing workshop with Rachel Smith and Chris Helliwell in Taupo.
Saturday 1st April
Email: Taupo Camera Club to register.

May

Māwhera National Salon of Photography

Opens: 1st May 2023. Closes: 31st May 2023.
Details: Māwhera National Salon of Photography

August

The National Interclub Salons

  • The Wiltshire Interclub Cup;
  • The George Chance Landscape Interclub Salon;
  • The Bledisloe Cup Interclub Salon; and
  • The Bowron Digital Landscape Salon
all open 1st August 2023 and close: 30 th August 2023.
Details: Interclub Salons

The 50th Dunedin Festival of Photography is coming!

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We’re really excited to be presenting the 50th Festival of Photography this year! On 1 April, entries will open, and the Dunedin Photographic Society invites you to join the hundreds, if not thousands, of photographers who have participated in this exhibition since its inception in 1968.

This year, there will once again be both print and projected image sections, with Open, Natural History, Monochrome and Portraiture categories in both – plenty of options to cover all the photographic bases. Selected images will be curated into an exhibition that will be shown at the Dunedin Community Gallery from 3 – 11 June.

For more info and to enter from 1 – 16 April, go here – and good luck! With your help, we’re looking forward to producing an exhibiton to be proud of!

PSNZ Liaison Report – March 2023

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From our trusty PSNZ Liaison Officer, Judith:

Updates for PSNZ and affiliated clubs competitions.

February

South Island Regional Convention and South Island Regional Salon

Date: April 8th & 9th
Venue: Lincoln University, Lincoln
Registrations are open
Registration fee is $230 per person for everyone

Registrations and Salon entries can be found at the: South Island Regional Convention website

Canon Online Round 1

Closes: 25<supth February.
PSNZ members only. Enter in Member Area of PSNZ, at: Canon Online Submission.

March

North Island Regional Convention and North Island Regional Salon

Date: May 6th & 7th
Venue: The Barge Event Centre, Whangarei
Registrations will open for this event on March 10th
Registration fee is $230 per person for everyone

Registrations and Salon entries can be found at the: North Island Regional Convention website

Jack Sprosen Audio-Visual competition

Opens: 22nd March 2023. Closes: 22nd April 2023. Enter: Jack Spronsen AV on the PSNZ website.

Whanganui Salon – Humanity and Earth

A new category next year is Aotearoa New Zealand Heritage for images that are iconic and recognisably Kiwi. In addition, the Salon retains the previous categories Humanity and the Natural World and Living in a Changing World. The Whanganui Salon is a bit different to other salons seeking images which illustrate the relationship between humanity and the planet we live on.
Opens: 29th March 2023.
Details: Whanganui Salon.

April

Dunedin Festival of Photography – 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Opens: 1st April 2023. Closes: 16th April 2023.
Details: Dunedin Festival of Photography

May

Māwhera National Salon of Photography

Opens: 1st May 2023. Closes: 31st May 2023.
Details: Māwhera National Salon of Photography

August

The National Interclub Salons

The Wiltshire Interclub Cup; the George Chance Landscape Interclub Salon; the Bledisloe Cup Interclub Salon; and the Bowron Digital Landscape Salon all open 1st August 2023 and close: 30 th August 2023.
Details: Interclub Salons

Welcome to 2023!

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From DPS Secretary Judith:

Formal DPS activities for this year are starting off very soon. Some focus groups are already underway.

Upcoming events

PROJECTED IMAGE of the Month

Closing time for the first Projected Image of the Month is: Friday 10 February 11:59pm.
Theme: Summer.
Upload your images here: https://dps.org.nz/competitions/monthly-competitions/piotm/

Social meet-up: coffee, chat, & photography

Saturday 11 February
Maggies Cafe (was Morning Magpie), 46 Stuart Street, Dunedin.
10am for Coffee – Chat – Gossip – Conversation.
Break for photography, if you wish …
12:30pm back for Coffee – Chat – Compare images.
More photography, if you wish …

Meeting

Monday 13 February
Mornington Presbyterian Community Centre, 16 Maryhill Terrace, Mornington, Dunedin.
7:30pm.
Speaker is Kavan Chay, showing and talking about some of his recent astrophotography images and successes.
See some of Kavan’s images at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kchayphotos/ or website: https://kchayphotos.com/portfolio
Projected Image of the Month. Theme: Summer.
Focus Group introductions.
Supper.

What’s On: March 2022

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The old Rialto by Nicola Pye

Last week the Council decided we’ll continue with online meetings up until the end of May, then re-assess month by month as we see how things are going. Field trips and photo walks will still be an option, for a bit of safer in-person socialising, and this month the Street group will be organising our activity – details to follow!

DateActivityDetailsLocation
7:30pm, Monday 7 March  View Finder #16: Mieke Boynton – Landscape and Aerial Photography, an interactive presentation Zoom
7:30pm, Monday 14 March  Club meeting: Speaker: Linda Robertson – Inside photojournalism
Focus Group feedback: Honours		Projected Image Of The Month: Open      Zoom  
7:30pm, Monday 21 MarchFocus group meetings       Zoom and various  
10am, Saturday 26 MarchPhoto walk: We will checkout the protestors if still there, the people and architecture of lower Stuart Street, street art, farmers market, railway station, and skate park.
Coffee after at The Corner Store (has outdoor seating)		Meet by Ko te Tūhono in the lower Octagon
7:30pm, Monday 28 March  Club meeting: Speaker: Rachel Gillespie – Travel and tourism in the Mackenzie Country
My Recent Photography: Ian Thomson and Gary McClintock		Projected Image Of The Month: Photojournalism  Zoom  
  • Nicola

What’s On: February 2022

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Apologies for lazy photo choice: have blatantly chosen one simply for attention, of our old dog eating a carrot. And now that he has your attention, please see below for upcoming activities 😀 Don’t forget, while we’re at Red, all of our club meetings that would have been at Mornington will be held via Zoom.

DateActivityDetailsLocation
7:30pm, Monday 7 February  No meeting (Waitangi Day)  
7:30pm, Monday 14 February Club meeting: Speaker: William Patino: Composition options.
Our Recent Photography: Holiday & picnic images from members.		PIOTM: Open      Zoom  
7:30pm, Monday 21 FebruaryFocus group meetings       Zoom and various  
7:30pm, Monday 28 February  Club meeting: Activity: Printing and matting, a how to. (Where and when to meet to be confirmed?).
My Recent Photography: Tulipa Briggs and Judith Swan.  		PIOTM: Deliberate Composition  Zoom TBC  
  • Nicola