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SHUTTERNEWS BOKSBURG CAMERA CLUB
Photo by Lynn Perry
IN THIS ISSUE:
UPCOMING SALONS
ON THE ROAD
SALON RESULTS
CLUB WINNERS
PSSA AFFILIATED
April 2018
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Shutternews
Publisher: Boksburg Camera Club
Editor: Annemi Taljaard
Cover photo: Lynn Perry
Index From the chairman 2 About Boksburg Camera Club 4 Club Events and Birthdays 6 PSSA calendar 6 Set subjects and inspirations 7 Pygmy Photography 25 Bulletin board 27 Members list 28 BCC Service Desk 29 PSSA feature 31 Committee 2017 32 Features: On the road 9 What genre is that? 11 Winners: Salon results 15 March cell phone winners 16 March e-photography winners 17 COM Wall of Fame 22
BOKSBURG CAMERA CLUB Visit our website: www.boksburgcameraclub.co.za Photo‐Vault‐Online‐Entries www.photovaultonline.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/ BANKING DETAILS: First National Bank Sunward Park Branch: 201209 Current account no: 62482721406
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From the chairman Autumn is definitely
upon us, what with the
sun rising later, and it
being cold and in places
misty during the “golden
hour” of photography in
the mornings. This is
good news, because now you don’t have to
get up at unearthly hours to catch this time
of fantastic lighting.
There are some very good photography
websites to have a look at and explore, as
well as to increase your overall knowledge of
photography. The hints and tips that you can
find there are awesome and can used with
great effect on your photography. So, this
month’s challenge to each one is to read,
read, read, read, and read some more, then
practice what you’ve read about. Our world-
famous golfer, Gary Player once said:” the
more I practice, the “luckier” I get!” This is
true of photography as well. The more you
practice, the better you will get at the
various techniques of capturing the various
genres within photography.
Some of the websites I regularly visit
are:www.Photographytalk.com, https://www.thephotoforum.com/, www.picturecorrect.comamongst others, also for the latest equipment reviews and comparisons there is https://www.dpreview.com/ which also has discussion forums. Here are some more suggestions:
DIY Photography – The place to go if you want to experiment with photography projects and learn how to create your own lighting setups without breaking the bank. Run by Udi Tirosh, this has become one of the coolest blogs around and they even have several guides of their own. Photo Naturalist – If you're an outdoor photographer, then you probably already know this one. It has some great guides and tutorials and some very handy eBooks. Strobist – Still the place to go for learning all about using artificial lighting in your photography. FStoppers – Simply the best place on the internet for photography videos that take you behind the scenes with the pros.
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Fro Knows Photo – Fro has some great videos and the ones on how he edits a particular photo are great. There's also a pretty active forum that you should check out too. The Photo Argus – If you're looking for some pretty cool photography tutorials, then the Photo Argus will probably have you covered. Regularly updated and you might even find a few articles by Light Stalking writer, Christopher O'Donnell. Digital Photography School – These guys have daily tutorials, reviews and news plus a massive forum. Run by Darren Rowse, it's definitely a place to stop by on a daily basis. Cambridge in Colour – This is one of the most comprehensive and useful sites for learning photography on the internet that should be in every photographer's bookmarks. Picture Correct – Another great blog with a heap of tutorials that should be in your feed reader. Tuts Plus – Always very in-depth photography tutorials with lots of examples and visual displays. Well worthwhile.
Improve Photography – This is a blog by Jim Harmer who writes some very good tutorials. It's regularly updated and should be in your bookmarks. Camera Dojo – Has a heap of tutorials as well as podcasts and product reviews. Get your black belt in photography!? Photography Blogger – Lots of great collections and tutorials at a consistently high quality. So, keep on reading, and get those shutters clicking
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About Boksburg Camera Club
Here is a summary of what you can expect to
see at our club meetings and hopefully it will
explain some of the frequently asked
questions that we get at the club. Should
you have any further queries please do not
hesitate to speak to one of our committee
members.
Opening of the Meeting:
Either the Chairman or the secretary will
open the meeting and discuss the latest
happenings and upcoming events.
The judge will then be introduced, and
he/she will present a short lecture with
examples of his/her own photos when
applicable. After this judging of images will
start. The points will be given as “Bronze,
Silver, Gold or COM”. The judge will also
give you feedback on how your photos can
be improved to obtain higher points in
future, where necessary. We will also break
for “supper” – please feel free to join us
after which judging will continue.
Definitions:
STAR: This indicates the level that the club
member is on. (For example – you will start
as a One Star worker).
AWARD: Our judge for the evening will call
out one of the following awards: “Bronze,
Silver, Gold or COM – Certificate of Merit.
Each award has a specified point associated
with the award.
SALON: A salon is a photographic
competition that members can enter. This
competition is sometimes held by other
clubs or is a national or international
competition. At these competitions, you can
win medals etc.
Our Club Levels or Star Ratings:
When you join our club, you start with a One
Star Rating. After you have been awarded a
certain amount of points you move up to the
next level or rating. You are required to
have a certain amount of points and gold
awards to move to the next star rating. Our
ratings are from One to Five Star Masters.
More details will be given to you on
enrolment as you will receive a copy of the
club rules.
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Awards:
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (COM): is the highest
award = 5 points
GOLD AWARD: 3 points
SILVER AWARD: 2 points
BRONZE AWARD: 1 point
Set Subject for the Month:
There is a set subject competition that is held each month. The subject is a different topic each month and each member can enter one entry as an e- photograph. The judge will pick a winning photo from the 1 - 3-star workers and one winner from the 4 – 5-star workers. The extra points will be added to your grading sheets.
Photography Winners:
Once all the photos have been displayed a winner will be selected by the judge for each star rating. We send the winning photos to the Boksburg Advertiser for publication if they have space before publication. The winning images will also be published in the club’s newsletter, Shutternews
Certificates:
Members are given Certificates for their GOLD, COM and winning photos which will be emailed to you. The Boksburg Camera Club committee members will be more than willing to help you should you have any further queries. We are all like-minded people who have a love and passion for photography. This is a wonderful forum to be able to meet new people and to share your talents with people that want to learn.
Our Website www.boksburgcameraclub.co.za
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Club Events and Birthdays
May 2- Esme Bruwer 9- Club evening 14- Erich Schober 18- Steve Koekemoer 29- Magda van Vreden
June 3- Armand Wessels 8- Sandra McCallum 13- Club evening 14- Willie Pieterse 24- Johan Botha
Please be on the watch for more exciting outings and workshop
PSSA Salon Calendar
5/5/18- Lowveld PDI salon
19/5/18- Paarl PDI salon
26/5/18- 13th PSSA Up and Coming PDI Salon
1/6/18- Garden Route National Av Salon
3/6/18- DBS Coastal Salon
22/6/18- 2nd PSSA Youth Salon
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Set subjects for 2018 January- Shapes/Abstract
February- Humour
March- Low Key
April- Minimalism
May- Landscapes with Human element
June- Kitchen utensils
July- Night scapes
August- Leading lines
September- Commercial
October- Framing
November- Trophy evening January2018- Contrasting colours
Set subject Definition and inspiration for May:
Landscapes with Human element
A landscape comprises the visible features of an area, including physical elements such as
landforms, the sea, living elements of flora and fauna, abstract elements like lightning and
weather conditions.
In this month’s set subject, the image should however include a human element. This could
include something man made like power lines or the humans impact on the landscape. A
cityscape will not be suitable for the set subject
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Inspiration for May: Landscapes with Human
element
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On the road Dave McIntyre
In October 2017 three club members, Dave MacIntyre, Jan Viljoen and Percy Mitchel along with 5
others went on a photo safari to Kasane, Botswana.
The trip was arranged, organized and led by Percy Mitchell the then BCC Chairman. Percy had
managed to secure the use of a boat that was specially fitted to accommodate 8 photographers with
swivel seats and gimbal camera mountings for each photographer.
The group travelled in 2 vehicles to share costs. The travel was a comfortable day and a half each
way. Travelling with Jan there was no chance of a boring and tiresome journey.
The group camped at the beautiful Chobe River Lodge camping grounds. Campers had access to the
hotel facilities and swimming pool plus free Wi-Fi. We were to have 4 full days and 2 half days on the
boat photographing.
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A typical day consisted of early morning coffee and then onto the boat at 6am, returning at 10am.
The mid part of the day was your own to eat, download and shop for groceries at the friendly and
well stocked Spar. The temperatures were high, so a daily swim was in order. We were back on the
boat at 3pm until last light.
The weather was hot and sunny throughout the trip. The photography opportunities were beyond
expectations. Buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, baboon, buck, hippo, crocs, kingfishers, bee-eaters,
fish eagles, vultures on elephant carcass plus many other birds. We witnessed water crossings by
elephant, buffalo and buck which offered unique photo opportunities. Some of the photos taken
during this trip have already made their mark in local and international competitions. I need to
comment that the boat captain was an expert at finding the animals and then positioning the boat
for the best shots.
My thanks to Percy for arranging this wonderful opportunity.
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Erich Schober
Wednesday evening. The second one of the month to be exact. An image comes up on the
screen and in the back of your mind you think to yourself: “hey… I bet I know whose image
that is”! And lo and behold, you are right. It’s wonderful how our own personalities and
preferences come through in our photography. We may find our preferred genre right
from the beginning of our photographic journey. Sometimes it’s our journeys in life that
brings us to a certain genre of photography. Whatever our story may be, we love our
hobby. Although for some of us; it’s our livelihood and for others still, it’s our obsession but
in the end its how we want to show others how we interpret the world around us. We
want people to see and feel how we see and feel life around us. Photography is perhaps a
window to our souls?
Speaking of finding your own genre or even creating your own, I would like to introduce
you to some photographers who took their passion to the next level. Photographers who
mastered their genres and photographers who created their own.
An artist that needs no introduction, Ansel Adams. Arguably one the most prolific
landscape photographers of our time, quoted once as saying: “You don’t take a
photograph, you make it”. Together with Fred Archer, they developed the “Zone system”.
This system was used to determine proper exposure and to adjust the contrast of the final
print, resulting in clarity and depth which characterised his photographs. Through his
images he tried to advocate the protection of our natural world by capturing its untouched
beauty. Adam’s images are to this day still popular in the use of calendars, poster’s and
books. A true advocate of the art of photography.
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Images courtesy of: http://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/ansel-adams-show-on-display-in-
munster/article_ab099b35-3df8-5050-9f78-8024439ec29f.html
Images courtesy of: http://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/ansel-adams-show-on-display-in-
munster/article_ab099b35-3df8-5050-9f78-8024439ec29f.html
Mike Olbinski, the storm chaser. As stated on his website, Mike has won an Emmy for his
work and has had his storm time-lapse and fine arts work seen across the globe in many
different media formats. Amongst other genres which Mike excels in, his true passion lies
in storm photography. Head on over to his website and check out his work.
(http://www.mikeolbinski.com/storms/) In his images he captures the raw power, the
beauty and the vastness of the storms. Mike has followed his passion for storm
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photography and taken it one step further. He also does time-lapse photography, have a
look at his YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8C9rZQlcKM
Images courtesy of: http://www.mikeolbinski.com/storms/
Images courtesy of: http://www.mikeolbinski.com/storms/
Roger Ballen; the creator of arguably one of the most distinct genres of photography,
described on his own website as: “One of the most influential and important photographic
artists of the 21st century, Roger Ballen’s photographs span over forty years. His strange
and extreme works confront the viewer and challenge them to come with him on a journey
into their own minds as he explores the deeper recesses of his own.”
Ballenesque. His photography and artwork had come to my attention from the contentious
group known as “Die Antwoord”, where they worked together on a short film, “I fink you
freaky”. Roger Ballen moved to South Africa from New York and has been living here for
more than 30 years. Travelling the countryside of South Africa led him to pick up his
camera and explore lesser known towns, where he photographed the empty streets in the
blazing midday sun. Eventually he took a leap of faith and started knocking on peoples’
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doors, he discovered a world within which would have a lasting effect on his work.
Ballenesque could be described in my own words as a fusion of art, props and photography.
Many have tried to recreate his style, but none have succeeded.
Image courtesy of: https://www.rogerballen.com/series/ Image courtesy of: https://www.rogerballen.com/series/
Image courtesy of: https://www.rogerballen.com/series/
You might enjoy the conventional forms of photography or you may be less conservative
when expressing yourself. But no matter which way; take images that you enjoy, images
that you find appealing or create your own. Excel in an existing genre or create something
unique to you. Most importantly have fun with your photography. Never stop clicking!
Practice makes perfect.
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Salon results
2018.03.10 Krugersdorp PDI Salon Name Acceptance COM
Jackie Cilliers 2 1
Kierie Viljoen 4 1
Thomas Bingle 2
Vivienne Murray 2
2017.03.15 PE Camera Club International Audio-Visual
festival No results for BCC
Remember all members. Salon
acceptances and COM’s will help
you progress in your star levels.
Check out our events calendar for
upcoming Salons
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April- Cell phone winners
1-3 Star
Johan Vorster
Cosmos Beauty
4-5 Star
Sandra Mc Callum
Paradise
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April e-photography results
2 Star
Ursula Herbst
Blue Dragon
1 Star
Berrie Labuschagne
Bytjie
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3 Star
Thomas Bingle
New York Sunset
4 Star
Kerry Mellet
Surfer at Sunset
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5 Star
Laetitia Kenny
Dance of veils with Sheraad
1-3 Star Set Subject
Winner
Ronald Reeves
Melancholic
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1-3 Star Set Subject
Runner up
Ruzaan Blignaut
Sunshine in the darkness
4-5 Star Set Subject
Winner
Sandra Mc Callum
Simplicity
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Congratulations:
7 COM’s received in April (refer to the COM - Wall of
Fame)
A big thank you to our judge, John Coumbias,
for your feedback and advice on the photos
entered.
4-5 Star Set Subject
Runner up
Marie Botha
Kalahari Bossie
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COM - Wall of Fame Berrie Labuschagne- Bytjie
Kerry Mellet- Surfer at sunset
Laetitia Kenny – Dance of veils with Sheraad
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Ronald Reeves- Melancholic
Ruzaan Blignaut- Sunshine in the darkness
Thomas Bingle- New York sunset
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Ursula Herbst- Blue Dragon
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Pygmy photography
Teaching Kids How to Take Better Photos (part 3) Photograph Your Life
Life events make fantastic opportunities to get kids involved in photography. They'll have
fun taking photos and will create a memorable record that can last forever.
If you are on a family trip and decide to go horseback riding (see Figure 8), take pictures! If
you go bowling, take a camera. If you're on a vacation, take a camera. Cooking dinner?
Have a camera handy. Riding in a car? Bring a camera. Painting the house? Take pictures.
Having friends over for a play date? Make sure the camera battery is charged and ready to
go. A friend is renting a bounce house and having a party? Take the camera! Planning an
afternoon at the zoo? Take pictures!
Figure 8 This cute photo of my daughter was taken by one of her siblings.
Promote Unique Perspectives
Adults tend to want all their photos nice and level. We like vertical lines to be vertical and
horizontal lines to be horizontal. Kids express themselves more freely. They tilt the camera
this way and that, resulting in some creative-looking photos, as shown in Figure 9. Don't
stamp this creative instinct out of them.
If kids need help straightening the camera, encourage them to use lines in the scene as
cues. Look for doors, walls, roofs, poles, horizons, and other linear features you can line up
with the edge of the frame.
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TIP
Some cameras have a grid that you can turn on to help you straighten images.
Figure 9 This photo shows how creative kids can be when framing shots.
Pause to Focus and Hold Still to Take the Shot
In their excitement, energetic kids can easily miss when the camera actually takes a picture.
They press the shutter button and then run off to the next scene. The problem is that
cameras (especially small compact-digital cameras) generally lag a moment between
pressing the button and taking the photo. Figure 10 is a great example of what happens
when kids are in a hurry.
Encourage kids not to hurry when taking photos. They should press the shutter button
halfway down, pause, confirm that the camera has successfully focused, and then continue
gently pressing the shutter button all the way down. After releasing the button, they should
continue holding the camera steady until they know the shot was taken.
Figure 10 Slow down to let the camera focus and capture the photo.
To be continued... http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2416795
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Bulletin Board
Photo and Film Expo 26-29 July Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg www.photofilmexpo.com
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Members list Alan Driver Kerry Mellet Theo van der Merwe
Alan Rankin Kierie Viljoen Therese Schmidt
Albert Pijl Laetitia Kenny Thomas Bingle
Alex Pawley Lynn Perry Tracey Haw
Alta Neto Mike Huggins Tracy Hopley
Andre Koekemoer Magda Van Vreden Ulandi Wagg
Amelia Vorster Marie Botha Ursula Herbst
Anna Ireland Mari Kok Vivienne Murray
Annemi Taljaard Mark Preston White Willie Pieterse
Armand Wessels Mavis De Rouwe Yolanda Taljaard
Barry Clayton Mel Walsh
Biance Schmidt Mike Mills
Casey Lana Blomerus Monique Van Wyk
Channette Coetzee Nadine Weideman
Charmaine Zietsman Nico Grobbelaar
David Macintyre Noma Matsiliza
Debbie Russell Paula Rutherford
Denise Smith Percy Mitchell
Deon Mostert Petra De Wet
Dionne Annandale Pieter Kruger
Ditta Arnott Renee de Klerk
Edwin Hawthorn Roger Pike
Erich Schober Ronald Reeves
Errol Wagg Rowland Hopley
Esme Bruwer Rudolf Schmidt
Frans Grotius Ruzaan Blignaut
Hannes Bronkhorst Sandra McCallum
Jackie Cilliers Sarah-Blair Penrose
Jackie du Plessis Sharon Naude
Jacques Taljaard Silvi-Mari Herman
Johan Botha Sonja Nel
Johannes Vorster Steve Koekemoer
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BCC Service desk Many of our members are not only excellent photographers; they also
have other great qualities. Please support a familiar face and refer to
our extra service desk. If you would like to add your details to the
service desk, please email it to the editor:
Member Service Contact details
Annemi Taljaard Dietetics [email protected]
079 499 5281
Charmaine
Zietsman
Char’s Designs
(For floral
requirements to
home, office, hotels,
functions and
weddings)
082 458 2266
Charmaine
Zietsman
Priority Insurance
Services
(Short-term
insurance
requirements)
082 458 2266
Debbie Russell Debra Russell’s Art
studio
(Art lessons for all
levels)
Web:
www.debrarussellart.com
Contact:
082 937 8468
Denise Smith Lawnmower Mecca
and Locksmiths
011 917 7679
Jackie Cilliers Gymnastics and
Tumbling club
(For gymnastics and
tumbling classes for
boys and girls from
18 months)
Web:
http://boksburggymtumblingclub.shutterflu.com/
Contact:
011 917 1054/ 082 463 1710
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Jacques Taljaard Pretera Accounting
Services
(Bookkeeping, Tax,
VAT, Management
accounts, Financial
statements)
Web:
www.pretera.co.za
Contact:
083 6544 614
Magda van Vreden Artist Facebook
Contact:
083 448 3965/ 011 896 1246
Magda van Vreden SCIO-therapy [email protected]
083 448 3965/ 011 896 1246
Mari Kok The Rabbit’s Hole
(Trendy fashion
items for kids)
082v560 4581/081 798 6697
Paula Rutherford Getpix Creative
College for
photographic tuition
Web:
www.getpix.co.za
Contact:
011 425-1768
Percy Mitchell Out of Africa
Photography
Web:
www.ooaphotography.co.za
Contact:
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What is PSSA?
The Photographic Society of South Africa (PSSA) is the officially recognised body presenting photographers
in South Africa. The aim of the society is the promotion of photography in all aspects through individual
membership, affiliated clubs and other photographic groups.
Vision
As the internationally recognised Society, the PSSA actively embraces the future in its services to all
photographers.
Mission
To bring together those interested in photography.
To promote the highest possible standards.
To embrace the future of photography while continually supporting the present.
Benefits of joining PSSA
Become part of the world-wide photographic community.
Nationally and internationally recognised Honours and Awards.
Diamond ratings for achievements at National and International salons.
Receive a quarterly glossy A4 magazine, “IMAGE”.
Access the online newsletter and members’ section of the website.
Publish articles and images in “IMAGE” and on the website.
Evaluation of members’ photographs on the website
Learn new skills through workshops, tutorials and training DVD’s.
Attend workshops to obtain accreditation as a judge of photography within the Society.
Discounted entry fees to photographic salons recognised by PSSA.
Awards for service and excellence in photography.
Discounts given to PSSA members attending national and regional congresses.
Join today!
Membership of PSSA is open to all photographers
For application forms and other information, access the website: www.pssa.co.za.
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Committee 2018
Errol Wagg
Chairman
082 491 8710
David Macintyre
Vice Chairman
083 461 3589
Denise Smith
Secretary/admin
076 731 1980
Nico Grobbelaar
E-photo coordinator
082 448 4299
Jacques Taljaard
Treasurer
083 654 4614
Annemi Taljaard
Editor
079 499 5281
Erich Schober
Competitions
Manager
083 447 8014
Steve Koekemoer
Workshops and
outings
082 572 3065
Magda van Vreden
Catering
coordinator
083 448 3965
