Zoom Presentation Tonight
Don’t forget there is a zoom presentation on tonight hosted by Hornsby Heights Camera Club, “Outback Landscapes by Adam Edwards.
Please see your emails from Hornsby Heights sent yesterday morning for log in details, if you have not received or have problems give me a call 0428419670
Chris
by Chris Kenyon, 28 May 2024
ZOOM Presentation next Tuesday Night “Buildings Within Landscapes” by Adam Edwards
Hornsby Heights are hosting the Buildings within Landscape presentation next Tuesday night the 28th of May.
You will receive the zoom link from Elain next Monday in your own email, not on this web page.
If you don’t receive the link please let me know
Chris
by Chris Kenyon, 21 May 2024
Sun and Light Stars from Picture Correct
| Remember how we drew the sun when we were kids? The sun would have a smiling circular face with light streaks around it. But, did you know that we can photograph the sun that way; minus the face though. Commonly known as the sun star effect or the starburst effect, it results in the image of the sun appearing as a star-like shape. Typically, you can see this effect being used in conjunction with landscape or cityscape photography. When used effectively, a sun star adds some depth, and a sense of excitement to the image. And if other elements in your frame are not making much sense, you can even consider making the sun star the focal element of your image. Taking an image with the sun star effect is not as simple as pointing your camera to the sun, and pressing the shutter button. Let’s have a look at some of the settings and considerations you need to make when taking an image with the sun star effect. |
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| Captured by Dave Hoefler, f/16, 16mm, 1/25s, ISO 200 |
| Use a narrow aperture Your choice of aperture plays the most important role when it comes to photographing sun stars. In order to get those light streaks, it is important that you narrow down the aperture size. This essentially means that you need to set your lens at a higher f-stop value. Basically f/11 or higher works best. You’ll also need to consider that very small aperture settings will soften the image a bit due to diffraction. Know your lens If you want a greater number of light streaks in your image, be sure to use a lens that has an odd number of aperture blades. Interestingly, lenses with an odd number of aperture blades produce spikes that’s two times the number of the aperture blades. On the other hand, lenses with an even number of aperture blades produce spikes equal to the number of the aperture blades. For instance, a lens with 5 aperture blades will result in a sun star with 10 spikes. But, a lens with 6 aperture blades will produce a sun star with 6 spikes only. |
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| Manage the exposure With the sun shining directly into the camera, it is quite obvious that the light meter’s calculation will be off by miles, thereby underexposing the landscape in the foreground. It is therefore a good idea to use a spot meter for this purpose and meter the scene in an area that doesn’t have the sun in it. Doing so can however over expose the sun. So again, it is up to you to maintain a good balance between the exposures in the landscape and the sun. You can do so by taking different exposures at varying shutter speeds and evaluating the results. Bracketing is a feature that works well for this. Make the sun peek Try to compose your frame in a way that the sun looks like it’s peeking from behind of a mountain, a tree, a building, or anything. Doing so has two advantages. First, you can control the size of the sun star using this method. Generally, the greater the contrast between the sun and the barrier, the greater the sun star will be. Second, it blocks out some portion of the light from the sun making it a little easier for you to get the exposure on the foreground right. Avoid filters Filters can produce unnecessary glares and flares when pointed directly at the sun. It is thus a good idea to avoid using them for this purpose. Besides using these tips for creating sun stars, also be sure to keep safety in mind. It is always a risk to peep through the viewfinder when the sun is in frame. The sun can seriously damage your eyes. Use the live view instead. For the landscape & travel photographers out there, we are currently discounting over 100 presets designed and developed specifically to make landscapes pop. Found here: The Landscape Photographer’s Presets at 50% Off Designed to take your landscapes from average to stunning in just 1 click. Sent with 💌 from PictureCorrect |
by Chris Kenyon, 15 May 2024
State Library Curator Outing
For all who are attending the State Library outing next Monday night the 20th May.
Meet at the main entrance 1 Shakespeare Place at 5:15, for a 5:30 start, that’s the main entrance of the Library opposite the Botanic Gardens. Geoff Barker (Senior Curator, Collection Acquisition and Curation) will be our host for the tour of the Shot Exhibition and has requested a 5:30 pm start.
Please reconfirm your intention to attend so that we don’t leave anyone behind, Call me if you get lost 0428419670
Chris
by Chris Kenyon, 14 May 2024
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
NSW’S PREMIER STEAM EVENT RETURNS THIS WEEKEND!
Get ready to step back in time as the NSW Rail Museum and the picturesque town of Thirlmere comes to life with the annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam.
Located just one hour south of Sydney, this captivating event takes place this Saturday 18 May and Sunday 19 May.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a train lover, or simply seeking family-friendly fun, the Thirlmere Festival of Steam has something for everyone.
https://www.thirlmerefestivalofsteam.com.au/
Should be a great photo shooting opportunity. See the web site for more details.
by Norm Wilkinson, 13 May 2024
Photo Paper
Please see email below for anyone interested in some photo paper .
Dear Chris
We are downsizing and have an assortment of Kodak and Canon and Epson inkjet printable paper.I don’t just want to throw them out. I’m sure a student of photography might make good use of this.Worth around $400, but would be happy to get small donation.
Looked at some the photographs on your website – just beautiful!!
I live in West Pennant Hills, so not far away . . .
Kind regards Godelieve GHAVALAS 0404 837 363
6 complete packs
by Chris Kenyon, 13 May 2024
Results for competitions in Comp 4 Open and Set – Architecture
There were 17 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 Comp 4 Open and Set – Architecture
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Barcelona Prasad de Silva – Set – Top Shot Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Ebenezer Church Robin Levin – Set – Top Shot Set Subject Mono Large Print 
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Blinkered Jonathan Holliday – Set – Top Shot Set Subject Small Print 
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Old Tram Depot Michael Frost – Set – Top Shot Set Subject Digital 
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Captured in a window Elaine Holliday – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Spiraling Elaine Holliday – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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City Scape Jonathan Holliday – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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CityStreet Norm Wilkinson – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Church San Giogio Maggiore Venice Reena Cheng – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Lue Robin Levin – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Embassy patterns Elaine Holliday – Set – Merit Set Subject Mono Large Print 
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On the Elizabeth Line Elaine Holliday – Set – Merit Set Subject Mono Large Print 
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ChauChakWingUTS Norm Wilkinson – Set – Merit Set Subject Mono Large Print 
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Anzac Bridge Construction Robin Levin – Set – Merit Set Subject Mono Large Print 
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Gas tanks Philip Weir – Set – Merit Set Subject Mono Large Print 
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Close Quarters Chris Kenyon – Set – Merit Set Subject Small Print 
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GPO Building Michael Frost – Set – Merit Set Subject Digital 
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by Don Dickins, 7 May 2024
Tonights Meeting
Don’t drive into the lower area of the car park, with all this rain you are likely to get bogged.
by Chris Kenyon, 6 May 2024
Next Saturday 27th April City Walk
Meet at Central railway station 11:00AM to the west of the light rail, see X on the map. This is on the Grand Concourse level.
Suggest the area contained on the second map, plenty of architecture for the next comp on the 6th of May. You are of course free to arrive early or stay late and wander. a suitable lunch venue will be decided on the day by popular vote.
If you get lost give me a call on 0428419670
Chris
by Chris Kenyon, 21 April 2024
Results for competitions in Comp 3 Open and Set – Nature
There were 13 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 Comp 3 Open and Set – Nature
click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results
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Come a Littel Bit Closer Chris Kenyon – Set – Top Shot Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Thirsty Norm Wilkinson – Set – Top Shot Set Subject Mono Large Print 
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Splender in the Snow Larry Armstrong – Set – Top Shot Set Subject Small Print 
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Female Satin Bower Bird Don Dickins – Set – Top Shot Set Subject Digital 
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Sunrise web Elaine Holliday – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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on watch Elaine Holliday – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Lorrikeet Norm Wilkinson – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Kookaburra Norm Wilkinson – Set – Merit Set Subject Colour Large Print 
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Emu on the alert Elaine Holliday – Set – Merit Set Subject Mono Large Print 
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Springbok Prasad de Silva – Set – Merit Set Subject Small Print 
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Rainbow lorikeet Richard McMullen – Set – Merit Set Subject Small Print 
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Down and Out Nancy Morley – Set – Merit Set Subject Digital 
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Siblings Ruth Penman – Set – Merit Set Subject Digital 
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by Don Dickins, 15 April 2024
