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Calendar 2023
Photo Walkabout -Sunday 5 February 2023 - 8:30 Location - Marlee Reserve 101 Marlee Rd, Parklands Mandurah 6210 Marlee Reserve is currently hosting one of the internationally renowned artist Thomas Dambo's Gaint Trolls.
Club Night -Wednesday, 8 February 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Chiaroscuro (Pronounced: kiara-scrooron) It is an effect of contrast between light and shadow. It is an Italian word meaning light (chiar) and dark (oscuro) and is used to create a strong and dramatic mood. It is created best by using just one light source in a dark environment and for your subject to appear to be it from just that one light with dramatic dark shadows. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date January 30 February 8
Workshop -Wednesday, 22 February 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Photography 101 / Doors &Windows
Club Night - Wednesday, 8 March 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time - 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Doors & Windows A photograph of a door(s) or window(s) which maybe open, partly open or closed. A doorway or window are often thought of as pathways and views to something new or different. Think about the story you are trying to portray in your image. You can have other elements in the image, but the main focus should be on the door(s) or window(s). Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date February 27 March 8
Photo Safari- 10-12 March 2023 Location - New Norcia WA 6509 New Norcia, 132 km north of Perth, is situated next to the banks of the Moore River, in the Shire of Victoria Plains. New Norcia is the only monastic town in Australia, with its Benedictine abbey founded in 1848.
Workshop -Wednesday, 22 March 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Nolling & Triptych
Club Night -Wednesday, 12 April 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Still Life There are two types of still life photography: found and created. Found still life are random collections of things that are already arranged and have not been moved in order to make your image. Created still life is when objects have been arranged to look a certain way. Decide on your still life and think about lighting, angles and complimentary colours and objects. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date April 2 April 12
Workshop -Wednesday, 26 April 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Astro Photography
Club Night -Wednesday, 10 May 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Knolling “Knolling photography” involves photographing objects grouped together and arranged neatly, either parallel or at right angles to one another. The look of the resulting image can be quite clean and clinical - as opposed to a jumble of items, everything is neatly laid out. For example, it can be used for images such as the ingredients for a meal, clothes that form an outfit, a small book collection, or just a collection of related items you think would work well for a knolling photo. Before you start laying your items out, think about the background you will lay them out on. You want something that is quite plain and does not distract from the items. Importantly, it also needs to be large enough for you to fit all the items on in a neat arrangement. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date April 30 May 8
Photo Safari - Saturday 13 May 2023 Location - Spookwood Winery 56 Redman Road Quindanning 6391 Nestled in the rolling hills of Quindanning, Spookwood is a boutique Vineyard farmstay.
Workshop -Wednesday, 24 May 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Natures Textures
Club Night -Wednesday, 14 June 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Triptych Arrange three images within one frame with clear borders between them. Triptych photography might involve taking one picture and splitting it into three different parts or shooting three separate photos that are related, they should compliment each other with similar subjects or a relatable message. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date June 4 June 14
Photo Safari- Balingup 16/17 June 2023 Location - Balingup WA 6253 Balingup is a premier Tourist Town in Western Australia’s South West. Famous for arts & crafts, wineries, galleries, festivals and events, it is surrounded by forests, winding rivers, rolling hills, vineyards and lush orchards and sits at the entrance to the Blackwood River Valley.
Workshop -Wednesday, 28 June 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Still Life Seminar
Photo Safari - July (TBA) Location - 33 Wealand Rd, Waroona WA 6215 Set on 100 acres of beautiful and blissful countryside in Waroona, Western Australia; Greener Pastures Sanctuary is a family-run Sanctuary for animals who have been neglected, abandoned, mistreated, abused and rescued from slaughter.
Club Night -Wednesday, 12 July 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Architecture The main subject should be a building, group of related buildings, or other man-made structure such as a bridge or tower or a portion there of. Both interior and exterior photographs are allowed. Images may focus on the structure as a whole or a part of it. Look at different compositions, angles and the way light forms shadows of the subject. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date July 2 July 12
Workshop -Wednesday, 26 July 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Animal Behaviour
Club Night -Wednesday, 9 August 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme- Rope Rope could be used to create abstract images by focusing on the textures and patterns of the rope, highlighting its unique qualities as a material. You could also look at the practical application of a rope such as using it for climbing boating or agriculture and to show how it is used to connect objects lifting etc. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date July 30 August 9
Workshop -Wednesday, 23 August 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Documentary Photography
Club Night - Wednesday, 13 September 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time - 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Animal Behaviour Images of LIVING untamed or domesticated animals (including pets)which show their character and natural behaviour. Images may feature single or multiple animals. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date September 3 September 13
Workshop -Wednesday, 27 September 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time- 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Frame in Frame
Club Night - Wednesday, 11 October 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time - 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Astro Photography Astro photography is photographing the night sky, including stars -planets -moon, ideally while incorporating something of interest in the foreground. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date October 1 October 11
Mystery Bus - Sunday 15 October 2023 Location - It's a mystery The Mystery Tour is one which members take with no clue about estinations or attractions they will be seeing. It's a leap of faith!
Workshop -Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time - 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Portrait Emotion
Club Night - Wednesday, 8 November 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time - 6:30pm - 9:30pm Theme - Natures Textures Natures Textures may include plants, animals and any non man made objects. Nature has a wealth of textures which can be observed on natural objects such as those on animals, wood, plants, materials and skin. In a general sense, the word texture refers to surface characteristics and appearance of an object in nature given by the size, shape, density and arrangement. Digital Submission Date Print Submission Date September 30 November 8
Workshop - Wedneesday, 22 November 2023 Location - Lions Club Den 95 Park Road Mandurah 6210 Time - 6:30pm - 9:30pm Topic - Flash Photography