Our History
This year marks 130 years since the first recorded AGM of our club. Below is a summary of the history as provided by our president, Pauline, at our Annual Dinner last month. The first meeting was held on the 22nd October 1895 at the School of Mines, chaired by Mr Harcourt. On 5th November 1806, the first annual meeting of the Bendigo Amateur Photographic Society was held at the School of Mines, Bendigo. The Annual Report was very encouraging, and the members may congratulate themselves upon the advance the Association has made since its inception, especially when all tuition has been without...
Read MoreAnnual Awards Night 2024
This year, we held our Annual Awards Night in our club rooms and celebrated the 130th anniversary of our first meetings back in 1895. It made for a very festive, entertaining evening. The delicious food (universally acclaimed as the most tender roast ever) was provided by Jason and Dallas Pedretti, catering manager SJoG. Thanks, also, to our raffle donors: Bendigo Camera House Glynn Lavender Lucky Straps Aggregate Awards These are for points awarded for Competitions during the year. Digital Set Subject: Esther Andrews Brian Hinneberg Dave Thomas Open: Norm Stimson George Greblo Ann-Marie...
Read More2024 October Competition
Set Subject “Macro/close-up” Capture the subject at a very close range, revealing intricate details and textures that are not easily visible to the naked eye. Winners: Digital – ‘Dandelion’ by Les Wiles, Print – ‘Paper Wasp’ by Matt Oliver(click on any image to view as a slideshow) ‘Bee’ by Pauline Moore ‘Bee Collecting’ by Merianne Young ‘Busy Bee’ by Peter Young ‘Butterfly’ by Peter Murrowood ‘Buzz You’re It.’ by Alexis Hitchins ‘Camp Leftovers’ by Mark Friswell...
Read More2024 September Competition
Set Subject “Steam/Vintage” Explore and capture the nostalgia, beauty and character of steam-powered machinery, vintage vehicles and other relics from the past. Winners: Digital – ‘Murray Princess’ by Esther Andrews, Print – ‘Still Working’ by Greg McMillan(click on any image to view as a slideshow) ‘1934 Dehavilland Dragon’ by Les Wiles ‘Classy J’ by George Greblo ‘Doohickey’ by Peter Murrowood ‘End Of The Line’ by Brian Bird ‘Garden Gnome’ by Karyn Wright ‘Here She Comes’ by Linda...
Read More2024 July Competition
Set Subject “Doors/Windows” Explore and capture the beauty, character, and stories found in doors and windows. They can convey a sense of place, history and human connection. Winners: Digital – ‘Windows Over Grand Canal’ by Esther Andrews, Print – ‘Parisian Elegance’ by Brian Bird(click on any image to view as a slideshow) ‘1 Window School Myola’ by Ron Price ‘A Door Behind A Door’ by Garry Paterson ‘At The End Of The Day’ by Cheryl Munzel ‘Autumnal Shadows’ by Dave Thomas ‘Chandler’s View’...
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