Welcome to this entry portal.
This website is a standard MyPhotoClub site for a photography club.
It has been set up so that members of this club can quickly enter and participate in online competitions.
If you belong to this club then expect an email from your club with an access code.
Use the Join our Club button below to login/register and then ‘join’ the club.
A Members button will appear on the right that enables you to enter competitions.
by MyPhotoClub Colin, June 1, 2019
Paatsch Shield interclub challenge – 5 May 2024
Attached is the flyer for our upcoming yearly photographic competition between Wodonga Albury Photography Club and our own club. Last year we were just beaten in the points tally so this year we hope to do better and regain the trophy. For those who haven’t attended before, its a fun day out with like minded photographers and a great social outing. There will be a couple of set subjects which need to be captured on the day and later submitted. A lunch presentation will be arranged once the images are judged.
It would be great if you could let me know if you will be attending and also if you need transport – email: mandgblack@gmail.com
by Glenda Black, April 26, 2024
Portrait Photography Workshop – Sun 11 May in Cobram
The Finley & District Photography Club have kindly invited our club to attend their portrait workshop. A great opportunity to improve your portraits or family photos. See flyer below.
Unfortunately the link doesn’t work on here so please contact the club for an entry form – If you have any questions contact Chris on 0414 846 373 or email: FDCC-Workshops@googlegroups.com
by Glenda Black, April 25, 2024
BCC Light Painting
Friday 19 April 2024 from 7.30pm
Another amazing light painting session will be presented by Joe Bourke next Friday. Open to all members, come along and give it a go, or if you attended previous sessions, hone your skills further.
Bring your camera/lens and a sturdy tripod, along with a remote release which will make capturing crisp images easier.
Location will be the same as previous ones, on the oval between the Showgrounds and the walk bridge over the lake nearby. See attached link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WFisDEYc1drpGTay8?g_st=i
Any questions email Joe: joelin33@bigpond.com
by Glenda Black, April 14, 2024
Images for 70th birthday exhibition
A discussed at the last Camera Club meeting, we are collecting images for the 70th anniversary exhibition at the Benalla Art Gallery in August.
The exhibition design is in the hands of a sub committee consisting of Doug Spowart, Vicky Cooper, Kym Stubbs and Judy Barry.
I’ve been asked to help with some technical matters.
Some images in the exhibition will be projected, others will be printed, either in a wall collage or on an interactive display.
We want to have images from every member of the club, so expect to be nagged until you comply.
We’re looking for up to 12 images from each member, so a representative collection can be selected. We would like to present a variety of image types and subjects, so try to include a variety of images in your submission.
Some images will be printed in a square format, so if you can include some images that would look good in square format, that would help.
We’re also looking for photos of people taking part in camera club activities.
There is a new “70th Anniversary” competition on the website with two sections. One is for your photographic masterpieces and the other for photos of activities.
Where photos are selected for projection, the uploaded images will do nicely.
Where images are selected for printing, you will be asked to provide a higher resolution copy on USB stick.
Hop to it.
Mike OConnor
by Mike OConnor, April 9, 2024
Save the date: Paatsch Shield – Sunday 5 May
The yearly friendly competition between Benalla and Wodonga/Albury Camera Clubs is fast approaching. This year Benalla will be hosting the event so please come along for a very enjoyable day with fellow photographers. The day will start with a morning tea/briefing before members head off to meet the challenges set. We then meet for a group lunch. It’s a great day out. Further information will follow.
by Glenda Black, April 2, 2024
BCC Sea Lake Trip
Wed 8 May – Sun 12 May approx.
Expressions of interest are invited for a caravan trip to Sea Lake and surrounds. It is planned to camp at Green Lake Reserve where there are some powered sites $20 (not guaranteed) and some unpowered $15. If power is required The Travellers Rest in Sea Lake 12 kms away is also an option. This will be a very relaxed informal trip, however there are multiple photographic opportunities including Lake Tyrrell, Silo Art, old buildings, Astro and birds. Dinner at the Sea Lake pub will be a highlight. Email mandgblack@gmail.com to advise your interest or for further questions.
by Glenda Black, April 2, 2024
BCC Photographic Treasure Hunt
When: Saturday 23 March 2024 – 1pm
Where: Meet at Benalla Gardens near the Rocket
A friendly fun event to challenge your photographic knowledge, followed by a coffee/drink at the Royal Hotel from 3pm. No need to advise your attendance and this is suitable for all levels of experience. Michael and I will be on hand to help with any questions. Bring your camera/lenses and your sense of humour.
by Glenda Black, March 16, 2024
Results for competitions in February 2024 Competition
There were 55 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in February 2024 Competition
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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White Naped Honey Eater Fledgling Michael Black – First Place Open Colour 
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Max Kerry McFarlane – First Place Open Monochrome 
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No Hands Kerry McFarlane – First Place Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Hard to swallow Mike Bourke – Merit Open Colour 
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Rufus Whistler Michael Black – Merit Open Colour 
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Chinstrap penguin Cath Duncombe – Merit Open Monochrome 
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On the Prowl Cath Duncombe – Merit Open Monochrome 
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Eye on the prize… Dean Quinlivan – Merit Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Red cars are faster Mike Bourke – Merit Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Lady Galah Joe Bourke – Highly Commended Open Colour 
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Wentworth Falls Joe Bourke – Highly Commended Open Colour 
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Sarah_Kathryn Shadbolt Kathryn Shadbolt – Highly Commended Open Colour 
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True Grit Dean Quinlivan – Highly Commended Open Monochrome 
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Port Douglas Church Sylvia Baumgarten – Highly Commended Open Monochrome 
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Curious Brown Fakcon Glenda Black – Highly Commended Open Monochrome 
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Flying Finish Glenda Black – Highly Commended Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Blues Mobile Mike OConnor – Highly Commended Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Mushrooms in the wild Patience Cooper – Accepted Open Colour 
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In The Garden Patience Cooper – Accepted Open Colour 
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Not Moving Dean Quinlivan – Accepted Open Colour 
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landing Lindsay Badrock – Accepted Open Colour 
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Thistle Mike Bourke – Accepted Open Colour 
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By the Sea Sylvia Baumgarten – Accepted Open Colour 
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Measuring tape Sylvia Baumgarten – Accepted Open Colour 
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Simplicity Helen Repacholi – Accepted Open Colour 
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On Our Selection Dean Quinlivan – Accepted Open Colour 
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Golden Dawn Glenda Black – Accepted Open Colour 
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Winton Wetlands Classic Glenda Black – Accepted Open Colour 
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Lemaire Channel Cath Duncombe – Accepted Open Colour 
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Orca Cath Duncombe – Accepted Open Colour 
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Twitcher Mike OConnor – Accepted Open Colour 
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Evening Light Susan Thompson – Accepted Open Colour 
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Mike Susan Thompson – Accepted Open Colour 
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Waterways_Kathryn Shadbolt Kathryn Shadbolt – Accepted Open Colour 
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Best Buds Patience Cooper – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Big Wheel Mike Bourke – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Let there be light Sylvia Baumgarten – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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There Is No Room ! Helen Repacholi – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Harry Kerry McFarlane – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Saint Joseph Church Joe Bourke – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Mandala Joe Bourke – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Southern Cross Fritz Suendermann – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Shortcut Mike OConnor – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Behind Bars Susan Thompson – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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High Key Black White Lake Mokoan Kathryn Shadbolt – Accepted Open Monochrome 
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Go Karting Racing Patience Cooper – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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jump Lindsay Badrock – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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four Lindsay Badrock – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Kite Boarding Altona Beach Helen Repacholi – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Kite Boarding Helen Repacholi – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Photo Finish Michael Black – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Woodchop Action Michael Black – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Jane Kerry McFarlane – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Mustang Mike OConnor – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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Intense_Kathryn Shadbolt_golf Kathryn Shadbolt – Accepted Theme: Movement in Sport 
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by Mike OConnor, March 6, 2024
VAPS Interclub Competition 2024
This year’s VAPS convention will take place at the Federation University, Berwick from 14-16 June.
A feature of the Convention is the annual VAPS Interclub Competition, in which clubs are invited to submit up to 15 entries in each of the EDI and Print competitions, with no more than two entries in each competition by any individual member.
The deadlines this year are quite short. Entries need to be finalised before 24 March.
Members are invited to submit up to two entries for the EDI competition and up to two more for the Print competition. Submissions can be made to the Vaps Interclub Competition 2024 collection on the club’s website (in the same area where you would submit entries to regular club competitions). Both competitions are open until Midnight Sunday 10th March.
Those submitting print entries will need to arrange to print and mount their entries and submit them before 17 March to allow time for delivery or posting the prints.
If there are more than 15 entries in either competition, a selection panel within the club will select the images to be included in the clubs entries. The selection panel will ensure that the maximum number of members are included in the competition, and second entries will only be included if needed to make up the club’s entry to the maximum 15 images in each competition. Past experience suggests that this problem will not arise with the print competition.
The requirements for the EDI competition are the same as for regular club competitions.
The requirements for Print images are set out in the “VAPS Interclub Competitions Information” document to be found in the “Useful Information” section of the clubs website, and at https://www.vaps.org.au/competitions/vaps-interclub-competitions.html
Note the requirement that mounted prints may be a maximum of 5mm thick including the backing.
Once the entries have been selected, the EDI images will be submitted online.
Print images will need to be delivered to VAPS by 24 March. Once the print images have been selected, members will be required to print and mount their images in line with the competition requirements.
So get to it and go through your best images for the past year and get them in.
by Mike OConnor, February 28, 2024
Hi Club Members,
Yesterday the Sub Committee who are organising the Exhibition for the Club’s 70th Birthday to be held in August at the Benalla Art Gallery met with the Gallery’s Director, Eric Nash to discuss moving forward with the Exhibition.
The Sub-Commitee comprises: Judy Barry, Kym Stubbs, Vicky Cooper and Doug Spowart.
The Exhibition isn’t just about displaying members’ work on walls. There are other ways to display member’s work. The Exhibition will show the talent of each member in a way that they want to see their work displayed and what they want to communicate with those seeing their work. After all, each member’s work is unique.
What we need to know is what makes the Benalla Camera Club special to you.
How do you want your work depicted and what theme would you like to portray?
What are your thoughts on how the Club celebrates the Club’s 70th through an Exhibition at the Benalla Art Gallery?
Please respond with your valuable comments asap by emailing the Club’s email: benallacameraclub@gmail.com
Alternatively you can contact myself at: judybarry59@gmail.com (0414 319 935) or Kym Stubbs at: kymstubbs53@gmail.com (0407 727 065)
Thank you.
Judy Barry, BCC Treasurer, 2023/2024
by Judy Barry, February 14, 2024
