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Editor: Gayle Harrison Email: [email protected] PSQ Convention 2019 Hosted by Mt Gravatt Photographic Society 4 th – 6 th May 2019, Club Manly on Moreton Bay I think it’s safe to say everyone who attended the 2019 PSQ Convention “Take, Make, Illuminate” at Club Manly on Moreton Bay, had a fantastic weekend! If anyone has any photos they are happy to share on the PSQ website, please email Fran at [email protected] Above photo by Gordon Bentzen R.I.P Dale Sharpe Dale Sharpe We were very fortunate to hear Dale speak at the convention, as sadly he lost his life in a freak accident in the US not long after. Dale was an extremely talented travel and landscape photographer and shared some of his stories, some emotional, some funny… and a collection of his amazing images. “It’s with the deepest regret that we inform our supporters & friends that Dale Sharpe passed away in Kansas in the United States on the 20 June, 2019 Dale was driving on Highway 2 north east of Harper where he struck a deer. Dale’s vehicle was disabled on the road and he sought safety calling for assistance. The vehicle started to billow smoke from the engine bay and Dale sought refuge on the side of the road. A passing motorist avoided colliding with the stranded vehicle at the last moment by leaving the road. Dale ran for cover into a ditch, however it’s understood the same oncoming vehicle sought refuge in the same direction simultaneously and he was subsequently struck. He was treated by health care professionals on scene and in hospital, however passed away at 2.14am. Dale was loved by many and will be deeply missed.” Copied from DK Photography Facebook page. PSQ “FLASHES” NEWSLETTER… Page 1
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Editor: Gayle Harrison Email: [email protected]
PSQ Convention 2019 Hosted by Mt Gravatt Photographic Society
4th – 6th May 2019, Club Manly on Moreton Bay
I think it’s safe to say everyone who attended the 2019 PSQ Convention “Take, Make, Illuminate” at Club Manly on Moreton Bay, had a fantastic weekend! If anyone has any photos they are happy to share on the PSQ website, please email Fran at [email protected]
Above photo by Gordon Bentzen
R.I.P Dale Sharpe
Dale Sharpe
We were very fortunate to hear Dale speak at the convention, as sadly he lost his life in a freak accident in the US not long after.
Dale was an extremely talented travel and landscape photographer and shared some of his stories, some emotional, some funny… and a collection of his amazing images.
“It’s with the deepest regret that we inform our supporters & friends that Dale Sharpe passed away in
Kansas in the United States on the 20 June, 2019
Dale was driving on Highway 2 north east of Harper where he struck a deer. Dale’s vehicle was disabled
on the road and he sought safety calling for assistance.
The vehicle started to billow smoke from the engine bay and Dale sought refuge on the side of the road.
A passing motorist avoided colliding with the stranded vehicle at the last moment by leaving the road.
Dale ran for cover into a ditch, however it’s understood the same oncoming vehicle sought refuge in the
same direction simultaneously and he was subsequently struck.
He was treated by health care professionals on scene and in hospital, however passed away at 2.14am.
Dale was loved by many and will be deeply missed.” Copied from DK Photography Facebook page.
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Photos of the Convention Speakers contributed by Tony White (exc Russell Brown)
Keynote speaker Prof Des Crawley
Des Crawley was Professor and Director of the Centre for Digital Media at the University of Western Sydney, Australia until his retirement in April 2001. For 27 years he occupied various senior management positions within that University including terms as Head of Department and Dean of
the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
He is an active photographer and has conducted more than 500 workshops to amateur and professional organizations during the last decade. In 2015 he was featured in an article on his work as a photographer and educator in the national
industry magazine, “Photo Review”.
Jennifer astounded us with her unique art of weaving photographs and producing a rather awe-inspiring end result! But weaving was just one of a few mediums, as her work often incorporates recycled materials etc. She points out that
beauty exists in the imperfect.
You can see more of her work at:
www.jenniferbellart.com
Adam Williams, published landscape photographer, enthralled and inspired everyone speaking about communicating
emotion in your images.
Adam says, “To me, the landscape is the
canvas for my artistic expression.”
To see more of Adam’s work or sign up to his course, go to:
www.easywayphotography.com.au/
Jennifer Bell
Adam Williams
Andrew Hall
Andrew, FUJIFILM Ambassador who uses the amazing Fujifilm X Series and wowed us with its capabilities spoke about his work photographing motorsports. Andrew has worked over 25 years as a professional
photographer.
Richard O’Leary
Principal and Working Director of eventphotography.com (Australia’s leading event photographers), Richard shared insight of Event Photography... from the
photographers to the software he uses. Russell Brown
Published author, Russell Brown showed how utilising the power of colour spaces in
Photoshop can produce amazing results.
He also very kindly offered his book for sale
at the convention for over half price!
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2019 PSQ Judges Forum Story and photos contributed by: Robert Britcher
Members, Under Studies, and Special Guests met at the Chermside Library for the first
PSQ Judges Forum for 2019 on the weekend of Sunday 31st March.
Keynote Speaker was Emeritus Professor Rolly Sussex, with other Presentations included
by Judges Executive Chairperson John Blessas, Peninsula Camera Club PDI Coordinator
John Quixley, Professional Photographer Peter Law from the Aspley camera Club, and
Nadia Filiaggi from the Mount Gravatt Photographic Society who is a Photography
Society of America Tutor Judge.
Nadia was also presented with her PSQA Accreditation during the final Proceedings of
the day by PSQ President Sue Gordon & PSQ Judges Executive Chairperson John
Blessas.
The day closed after an Open Discussion Forum at 3.30pm.
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Past Judges Executive Chairperson John Blessas (left) and PSQ President Sue Gordon (right) presenting Nadia Filiaggi with her certificate of PSQA Accreditation.
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Gympie Lightroom Workshop with Darran Leal Story and photos contributed by: Dorothea Heath
A day spent with Darren Leal a world renowned photographer was an educational affair.
Lovers of photography from the Sunshine Coast and the local area along with members of the Gympie Camera club enjoyed an all day Adobe Lightroom workshop held in the clubhouse at 39 Saleyard road, Araluen.
Whether you were new to Adobe Lightroom or an accomplished user of the software there was a lot to be learnt. Darran Leal along with his son Frazer spent the day sharing with those that attended the workshop, their knowledge and the advantages of using Lightroom for the processing of images along with many processing tips and tricks that makes life simple and to get things done quickly and efficiently, learning the simple basics of storing our precious images and being able to find them quickly and easily and much more.
By attending this workshop everyone enjoyed a clear and in depth understanding of this amazing program. By gaining an understanding and hands on knowledge which enables a new confidence and ability in processing images into ones very own works of art.
Thank you to Darren Leal and son Frazer for making this possible for all who attended this rare opportunity to a day of learning and understanding the Adobe Lightroom Program.
Darran Leal in the Gympie Camera Club’s new clubhouse
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To download brochure or book go to: http://www.psq.org.au/mini-convention.html
For more information go to: http://www.redlandscameraclub.org.au/
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Monday 16th September - $3 entry - 7.15pm
PSQ annually (if funding available) awards a total of $2000, of which clubs can apply for a
maximum of $1000. If more clubs apply, the amount a club recieves may be reduced
depending on the application.
Applications Close 5pm 10 October 2019
To download the application form and Criteria for grants, go to
http://www.psq.org.au/forms--documents
The application must be completed in full by a club, group or society wishing to apply for
funding within the PSQ Grant Program.
The applicant group must be a financially affiliated member of The Photographic Society of
Queensland Inc.
If you would like further information or assistance to complete the application,
please contact the Secretary.
A hard copy of this application can be mailed to:
PSQ Grant Program, PO Box 984 GYMPIE QLD 4570.
We also recommend emailing an electronic copy to: [email protected]
CLUB AFFILIATION FEES are now OVERDUE
Affiliation renewal invoices were sent out to club Secretaries at the end of July by the
(temporary) PSQ Treasurer Gayle Harrison.
If your club has not paid their PSQ Affiliation Fees to date for the 2019-2020 year, then
YOUR CLUB no longer has PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE through The
Photographic Society of Queensland.
Have your clubs’ PSQ Affiliation Fees been an oversight?
If so, please forward your clubs payment Fees, together with the completed form
promptly to the new PSQ Treasurer.
Once paid, the Certificate of Currency for Public Liability will be emailed direct to your
club. It is no longer downloadable from the PSQ website as a request from Q-Sure.
For any further enquiries regarding this matter, please contact the treasurer at:
... ! http://www.psq.org.au/
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PSQ ‘Queenslander’ Print Exhibition The PSQ Queenslander Travelling Photo Exhibition is available for any PSQ affiliated clubs to utilise at club functions, workshops, exhibitions, or as a display at your club. If you would like to take advantage of this lovely collection of photographs, please contact PSQ to arrange delivery.
Join Other Clubs on Your Travels Are you are travelling across Queensland throughout the year? Why not pop in and visit the neighbouring camera clubs while you’re on your journey. If you would like to join them and meet some friendly like minded people, get in touch and organise to meet up at their club meetings or get together and chat about all things photography.
You will find a list of all PSQ affiliated clubs on the PSQ Website below: http://www.psq.org.au/affiliated-clubs.html
Photographic Society of Queensland For further information for your club and members please visit www.psq.org.au
You will find information on:
Affiliated clubs List – club Secretaries, please ensure your details are current
Judges List – contact details & accreditation information provided here
Judges manual – very informative
PSQ Insurance Policy – information about what your club is covered for
Featured Club Images – Would like your clubs images featured on the PSQ website?
Please contact Web Admin, Fran McFadzen, for details at: [email protected]
Lecturers & Presenters Lists – This is updated regularly on the PSQ website
Share Your Club News in the PSQ Newsletter Has your club been up to anything exciting?
Have you got a photo/s you would like to share in the PSQ Newsletter?
Do you have a photography story that you would like to tell?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, please contact me on the email address below.
Your club’s exciting activities and outings can be seen by the other fifty plus affiliated PSQ club’s by sharing your
events, stories and photos! Written articles to be submitted as a 1 x A4 Word Doc or Docx.
Please ensure any photographs emailed through are your own or come with permission from the photographer.
Also include the photographer’s name and photograph title so the artist can be credited. This would be most
appreciated.
Please submit photographs as Jpegs no larger than 800kb in size.
Note: Submissions for the June edition are required by 31st May 2019. Articles for inclusion will be at the
discretion of the Editor and/or PSQ Committee and may be edited and/or corrected if required.
Advertising flyers for upcoming club events are required to be submitted in a PDF format that includes all details,
with reduced sized images, A4 Portrait shape preferred, and no larger than 800kb in size.
Please keep written articles to a minimum of 1 x A4 page.
Contact the Editor: [email protected]
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