Welcome to The Entrance Camera Club Incorporated.

Situated on the Central Coast of NSW, we are a group of enthusiastic photographers comprising people from all backgrounds, both retired & the young. Those who began with Film in the Darkroom or more recently in the age of Digital. Expert award winners with years of experience to beginners who have just purchased their first camera. A passion for photography is our common interest. The club is affiliated with The Federation of Camera Clubs (N.S.W) Inc.

Each Friday morning a group of club members have a photo walk followed by coffee. These outings are are good way to meet members and to discuss photo ideas, techniques and equipment.

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~ ABOUT OUR CLUB ~

Established Nov 1959, The Monthly Competitions form the basis of our club. Competitions are held in Digital Image (non Graded) as well as Monochrome & Colour Prints in B Grade, A Grade & Advanced. The prints are displayed around the room prior to the start of the meeting. The critiquing and subsequent discussions with the judges and other members are all great ways to learn and share new photographic techniques which you can then try yourself the next time the opportunity arises. Assisting our new photographers whilst challenging our most experienced members.

Upcoming Events

Tuition in Photoshop Basics

Individual tuition is offered for Camera Club members in Photoshop basics, including resizing, basic tools, cutting out, masking, layers, blending et alia.

This is an official Camera Club initiative. It will be held at my home at Wyong at dates and times to be announced. It is envisaged that sessions of two members at a time will be accommodated so that individual attention can be afforded . Members may bring laptops but this is optional.

If any are interested please message or phone and leave your name and phone number .When numbers are finalised a schedule will be drawn up and dates of sessions advised. My number is 0434146406. Arthur Roy.

by Arthur Roy, February 21, 2024

Would you like to join The Entrance Camera Club Inc.?

You will find that we are a very friendly bunch & that we don’t bite!! HaHa. Our Meeting schedule is in the calendar (opposite). There is no attendance fee for our Monthly meetings held at the Long Jetty Over 50’s Club, 6 Thompson Street, Long Jetty. on the second Friday evening of each month, (except January & December) at 7.00pm viewing for a 7.30pm start. https://goo.gl/maps/kXPJoaCcnUWNTNDS7

We Welcome Visitors

~ APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP ~

Please Download & complete our “Application For Membership” Once completed please return it to the Club Secretary Anthony Spratt either by Scan & Email to: tecc_59@hotmail.com or by post to 8 Kelsey Road Noraville NSW 2263. Our Fees can be paid via Bank Transfer to the club’s bank account:- Westpac Bank Account No: 892941 Account name: The Entrance Camera Club Incorporated BSB: 032525.

The Initial Joining Fee is Our Annual Membership Fee + $7.00 (for your club Name Badge).

The Initial Joining Fee includes your $10.00 subscription access to the MyPhotoClub portal. If joining at or after our July meeting the Initial Joining Fee is 50% plus Badge Fee. However those Joining on or after the October meeting on payment of the Full Fee will be deemed as also financial for the following year.

On receipt of your completed Application Form & Payment of your Initial Joining Fee you will be officially added to our Membership List.

* Receipts of payment will be supplied upon request.

Annual Membership Renewal

Annual Membership Fee: Adult – $55.00 ~ Junior (Up to 18yrs) – $30.00. (Subject to change). Our Annual Fees are Due at or before our first meeting in February.

* Receipts of payment will be supplied upon request.

** INFORMATION PROGRAMME ** 2024

AVAILABLE BELOW

When you can please support Our Patron: Mr John Ralph “John Ralph’s Camera House – Erina” https://www.camerahouse.com.au/store/erina

by MyPhotoClub Colin, December 1, 2015

Friday Walkers-Good Friday Update

I have been informed that Doylos RSL Pacific Hway Doyalson is open Good Friday we will stop there for coffee after our walk at about 10.30am.

by Arthur Roy, March 28, 2024

FRIDAY WALKERS-GOOD FRIDAY

As some walkers have advised that they wish to walk this Good Friday next , a walk is planned at Frazer Beach in the Munmorah State Conservation Area. Please note an early start at 8am to coincide with the low tide. There may be opportunity to photograph surfers, sea birds, and the Sea Eagles that live there, beside the coastal flora and fauna together with the land and sea scapes.

by Arthur Roy, March 27, 2024

FRIDAY WALKERS 22 MARCH

Meet at Queens Wharf Newcastle at 9am to get the 9.15 ferry to Stockton. There is a 1.2 km walk from the terminal to Lexie’s cafe on Stockton Beach (128 Mitchell St Stockton), where we are booked for coffee at 10 am . There are scheduled departures of vessels we can photograph at 11am and 12 noon. Lunch at The General Washington Hotel at the ferry wharf at 1pm.

by Arthur Roy, March 20, 2024

FRIDAY WALKERS, Fri 15 March

As rain is predicted for Friday , meet at Gosford Regional Gallery at 9,30am where there are two interesting exhibitions, one of art and one of photography. The art is the best of central coast school children and the other a renowned photographer of the South Sydney Sudanese community, Atong Atem. Coffee at the cafe there at 11am. Bring a camera in case there is a break in the weather and we can go into the gardens or surrounds.

by Arthur Roy, March 13, 2024

Results for competitions in 2024 ~ March – PRINTS

There were 39 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 2024 ~ March – PRINTS

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Flying in formation
Ben Stewart – First
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

Cherri
Suzanne Prouzos – First
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

QVB Domes
David Spratt – First
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Nature’s Fury
Ben Stewart – First
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Gotta Light
Suzanne Prouzos – First
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Fly Catch
Mark Smith – First
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print

103 asics 0293
George Hardy – First
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

Way up high
Ben Stewart – Second
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

Four Speedway Racers
David Spratt – Second
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Caught in the Storm
Allan Grundy – Second
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Mine
Mike Barry – Second
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Bronc and Rider
Arthur Roy – Second
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print

My Catch of the Day
Arthur Roy – Second
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

Bridge Walkers
Allan Grundy – Third
B Grade Open Mono Large Print

They come in threes
Barbara Blades – Third
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Caspian Terns
Susan Maclean – Third
B Grade Open Colour Large Print

Blacksmith At Work
David Spratt – Third
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Grandmas Chair
Allan Lambell – Third
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Between rock and a wet place
Barbara Blades – Third
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Ruby Red
Paul Prouzos – Third
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print

Benjamin
Trung Cang Nguyen – Third
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

Ground Hornbill in tree
Mike Barry – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Were not looking at you
Mike Barry – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Rickshaw Ride
Allan Lambell – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Wild Eyes
William (Bill) Ferguson – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Mono Large Print

Regal
Mike Barry – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Under the Bridge
Jo Anne (Jo) Grundy – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Kinkaku Temple
Allan Lambell – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

Mushroom in the moss forest
Barbara Blades – Highly Commended
A Grade Open Colour Large Print

8927 JELLY FISH
George Hardy – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print

Cooling Off
Trung Cang Nguyen – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print

Oh Ashley
Paul Prouzos – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print

Lotus Bud with Damsel flies
Leonie Edwards – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print

Lonely splash
Tobias Lindsjo – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Colour Large Print

Baboons
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

Giving It All
Peter John O’Brien – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

Murder Ball At Its Best
Peter John O’Brien – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

Little Tern Catch
Mark Smith – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

Waiting for a friend
Tobias Lindsjo – Highly Commended
Advanced Grade Open Mono Large Print

by Peter John O'Brien, March 9, 2024

Results for March 2024 Digital Image Competitions – Open & Set Subject ”Abstract” Judge – Dianne English

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2024 ~ March – DIGITAL IMAGE

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Lightning Strikes
Mark Smith – First
OPEN
Down the hatch
Arnold (Arnie) Boyaci – First
OPEN
Breaking through
Tobias Lindsjo – First
SET SUBJECT – Abstract
Team Roping at Taralga
Arthur Roy – Second
OPEN
Red Eye Cicada
Grace Bryant – Second
OPEN
In Motion 2
Arthur Roy – Second
SET SUBJECT – Abstract
Licking the Water
Peter John O’Brien – Third
OPEN
Threads
Leonie Edwards – Third
SET SUBJECT – Abstract
The Stem
Carol Barry – Third
SET SUBJECT – Abstract
Buffalo herd at waterhole
Mike Barry – Highly Commended
OPEN
Tara Mitchelle
Trung Cang Nguyen – Highly Commended
OPEN
Party Guest
James Humphries – Highly Commended
OPEN
Jamiesons Firefinch Splash
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
OPEN
Ripples
Neil Bevege – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Abstract
Ripples in the bowl
Allan Grundy – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Abstract
Iron plus oxygen and water
Barbara Blades – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Abstract
Spirals
Susan Maclean – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Abstract
Escalators
Tobias Lindsjo – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Abstract

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, March 8, 2024

Friday Walkers 8 March

This Friday meet at at Girrakool Picnic area at 9am (parking fees apply) off Quarry Rd Somersby to walk the loop . Advisable to bring a tripod to photograph waterfalls. Afterwards at the Waterfall Cafe at Mt Penang Gardens at 11.30am for coffee..

by Arthur Roy, March 6, 2024

Friday Walkers 1 March

Meet at 9am at Wyrrabalong National Park Red Gum Forrest walk (7km along the William Barret Drive from the Entrance Bridge.) And at 11am at Norah Head Beach Haus Cafe 8 Bush St Norah Head for coffee .

by Arthur Roy, February 28, 2024

Results for February 2024 Digital Image Competitions – Open & Set Subject ”Texture” Judge – Wanda Amos

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2024 ~ February – DIGITAL IMAGE

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Helping Hand
Trung Cang Nguyen – First
OPEN
Threes company
Mike Barry – First
OPEN
Salt Lake divided
Neil Vincent – First
SET SUBJECT – Texture
Snow Monkeys
Fiona Lambell – Second
OPEN
Lost in the Flowers
David Crass – Second
OPEN
Hawkesbury Sandstone
David Spratt – Second
SET SUBJECT – Texture
Wamberal stroll
James Humphries – Third
OPEN
Incoming Tide
Jane Borg – Third
SET SUBJECT – Texture
Worm farm
Leonie Edwards – Third
SET SUBJECT – Texture
Textures No 2
Fiona Lambell – Third
SET SUBJECT – Texture
Dragon fly toss by Rainbow Bee-eate
Arnold (Arnie) Boyaci – Highly Commended
OPEN
Speared Fish Backlit
Arthur Roy – Highly Commended
OPEN
BEST MATES
George Hardy – Highly Commended
OPEN
Posing waterbucks
Mike Barry – Highly Commended
OPEN
Sandstone construction
Neil Bevege – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Texture
Time and space
Barbara Blades – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Texture
Ghost Mushroom & Banksia
Mark Smith – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Texture
Hippo
Carol Barry – Highly Commended
SET SUBJECT – Texture

by Anthony Douglas Spratt, February 9, 2024