Brisbane Camera Group
The Glennie Nature Competition is an international nature competition hosted by the Merrimack Valley Camera Club in the US. For more information on this competition please see the following link: "http://mvcameraclub.org/comp-interclub/comp-interclub-01-glennie.htm".
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· Entries open on 1st Feb and close 8th March. I would like to get all images by the end of Feb; this will allow Darran Croft time to put the entry together.
· The competition is run on 17th March, so Darran should be able to present results early April.
· We need to have 10 images with no more than 2 images from each person.
· This is a digital only competition. Files need to be sent as sRGB JPeg files, with dimensions no greater than 1024 wide x 768 high.
· Please do not add borders to your images.
· People submitting must be a current member of BCG.
· This is a nature competition, which means no manipulation, compositing, cloning etc. (a bit of levels, contrast adjustment is ok).
· The subject can be any nature image including wildlife, marine life, insects, landscapes, seascapes; but not cultivated plants or captive or domestic animals,
Please email your images to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and make sure you include "Glennie" in the subject and include your name and image titles. If you submit more than one image please indicate which one is your preferred image (in case we get too many entries).
BCG is hosting the SEQ Salon in May 2012.
The committee is calling for assistants to help run this event taking place on the Labor Day long weekend.
The programme is generally the competition judging on the Saturday, photoshoots and workshops on the Sunday and a delegates meeting on the Monday morning.
We are looking for members to assist in the running of this event, specifically in these roles
Sydney International Exhibition of Photography is open to all photographers, amateur and professional, worldwide.
Sections: Each entrant may submit a maximum of four (4) images in each of the following four sections:
* COLOR Open - PSA CPID Recognition
* MONOCHROME Open - PSA CPID Recognition
* ALTERED REALITY - PSA CPID Recognition
* NATURE - PSA Nature Division Recognition
Closing Date: 03rd September 2012
Judging: 15th to 16th September 2012
Judging: 22nd to 23rd September 201
Reports emailed: 03rd October 2012
Catalogues & Awards: 26th November 2012
13 February
Guest Speaker: Elleni Toumpas
Elleni is a photographer specialising in live music, portrait and event photography.
Operating her own freelance business, Elleni currently shoots for Rave Magazine, Mess and Noise, Everguide and The Vine as well as an ever growing list of loyal freelance clients.
In 2008 she participated in a Youth Arts Queensland mentorship program which saw her receive grants to complete a series documenting Kate Miller-Heidke in her journey from studio to stage. In 2009, Elleni co-produced/co-curated UnderExposed: An Exhibition by Brisbane Music Photographers.
Discussion and Mentoring
Bring along your camera tonight!
We'll be discussing workflow, tips and tricks. If you have a question about your camera this is the night to come along.
Show your club colours in a BCG polo shirt. We have a range of sizes and they will be on sale at club nights. Prices are a very reasonable $25 each and $47 for two. Many thanks to Brian Cronin whose company, BAC Corporate Collections, did us a good deal on the production.
Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your shirt size if you would like to purchase one at the next meeting.
Entries for the 27 Feb Competition, "Aged" are due by 13 Feb.
Results for October are available here