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This is an opportunity to capture nautical related images suitable for the forthcoming monthly competition.
There is potential to also create some minimalist images.
Your contact for this shoot will be Jeffrey Mott.

The shoot will provide opportunities to practice your panning technique and potential for post-production photo stacking.

For panning, Jeff suggests a 50-300mm or equivalent lens and an ND filter while for an overview of photo stacking see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6kurH5e-Zg .
As well, Jeff is happy to cover photo stacking in the 23 February Digital Image Improvement Group.

Free parking is available, but it can get busy at times.
Post shoot we could adjourn to the Manly Boathouse for dinner.

Saturday 11 April, Sunday 12 April Negotiated times
Annual Invitation Handball Competition 
Nissan Arena cnr Kessels and Main Rd MacGregor

Shoot for a negotiated time over the two days or if space allows, for the whole competition.
A game is 2 x 30-minute halves with several matches each day.

Chris Seen will be available to provide shooting guidance about where to position yourself, what action to look for and initial camera settings.

The organisers have asked for photographers to have a Blue Card. 

If you are interested contact Chris on 0406645341 ASAP or prior to Easter. 

See the club’s Facebook page for more detail.

Saturday 25 April 6.30 am
Anzac Square Cenotaph Ann St Brisbane

This is an opportunity to capture the environment post Dawn Service. Moving from the Cenotaph through Anzac Square and on to the breakfast.

The early risers might attend the service and if interested in making a day of it, stay around for the parade in mid-morning.

An excellent event for capturing images of people.

Wear comfortable shoes a hat and have a supply of water.

Workshop. Close Up Photography in Natural Light - Part 2 Practical Nature Shoot.
Ann Smallegange and others TBA.

6.45AM start at waterways near Golden Ave, Calamvale.

You will need: your telephoto lens (or macro lens, if you have one), a standard sized tripod (but not required if your camera gear has good vibration reduction); to enhance the light - an A4 sized card covered both sides with aluminium foil - one side flat the other "crumpled up" - or a plain flat white Styrofoam lid;  a small chair/stool and 2 large rubbish bags or a small tarpaulin to keep the morning dew at bay.

Highly recommended: remote-control shutter; transparent light diffuser ( a simple homemade version is fine). Also, be aware of how close your lens can focus i.e. it's close up performance.  You don't need to buy a lot of expensive equipment or accessories.

Please confirm your interest in attending via the Event which will appear on our Facebook page.
This Workshop depends upon certain weather conditions prevailing.
On the evening of Thursday 14 May, Ann will check forecast conditions for Sat 16 May and advise if it is to go ahead or be rescheduled. Alternative dates may include Sunday 17 May or the following weekend Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May.

• In-Game Action: Document the ritual and drama as it unfolds during the live-action experience.
• Character Portraiture: Capture high-quality, posed shots of players "out-of-game" to showcase their incredible costumes and craftsmanship.
  
  

📸 Photography & Exploration

While this is primarily a social catch-up, you are encouraged to bring your camera! Feel free to arrive early or stay late to explore the walking tracks and capture the excellent photo opportunities throughout the forest area.

🧺 What to Bring & Expect

• Food & Drink: Please bring your own cups and a plate of food to share for morning tea/brunch. Cold drinks will be provided, but please note that hot water for tea or coffee may not be available.
• Seating: Undercover tables and seats are available on-site, but we recommend bringing your own camp chair for extra comfort.
• Facilities: Public toilets are available on-site.
• Parking: Parking is available. If you can carpool with other members, it will help ensure there are plenty of spaces for everyone.

✉️ RSVP

To help us track numbers, please let us know if you are coming by replying via:

• Email 
•  Facebook Members Page

We can't wait to see you all there!

Thanks,

An Outing with a challenge.

MGPS Members will be given a series of different challenges to focus their image capture.

This will include an opportunity to capture some reflections,which is in the competition them due for submissions in August.

Scapes is the theme due in July so take time to explore some city-scape possibilities.

Meet at the Albert and Alice Street entrance to the Botanical Gardens.

A central location has been selected to allow for use of public transport at a time when the fuel situation may be uncertain.

Wear comfortable shoes and a hat and have a supply of water

We will meet up in King George square at Pig N Whistle 9.15am, where members will be advised of the time frame and the list of challenge’s for the competition.  
Time frame will be an hour-half.
We will meet up back at Pig N Whistle where each members will  be given and fill out their Challenge Sheet.

Memory Cards
Please commence the competition with a BLANK memory card.only jpeg/jpg images will be accepted for judging

AT THE COMPLETION OF THE SHOOT 

You will be required to leave your cards with Joni, the Hunt & Shoot convenor, at the end of the event.
Please put your memory card and your challenge sheet in the envelope provided,  members to write their Club number on the envelop provided.
Memory cards will be returned to members as soon as possible.

Competition  Area
With in the mean area off the inner city precinct.

Competition Entry

• You may take up two images of each challenge. Note that the challenge do not need to be entered sequentially, but please  mark them clearly on  the challenge sheet.
• Tripods are not allowed
• You may use any built in camera function available on your camera. Eg, double exposure, scenes or film styles.
• The challenge will direct you to a particular area, or object, that object does not need to be the image focus. But it must be  included in the image.

MGPS photoshoot - Birds @ Archerfield Wetlands 06.45 - 9.30 am on Saturday 29 August.
    Followed by
MGPS picnic at Archerfield Wetlands  9.30 – 11.30am on Saturday 29 August.

• The address for the entry to the carpark is 482 Bowhill Rd, Durack. 
• The main carpark is past the picnic area, but it’s only 100-200m walk back down either stairs or a ramp.
• Bring a plate to share for morning tea / brunch (9.30am). 
• Please bring your own cups, crockery etc as you feel needed.
• In case the main seating area (shown on the attachments) is very popular, bring a camp chair with you.
• The area has been redeveloped by the BCC in the last year or two; facilities are good.
  • There are public toilets.
  • There are no power points.

For the birds in wetlands photoshoot, please meet in the main carpark near the community centre 6.45am before heading off to the trail. 
The signs say to be beware of snakes, so along with a hat, sunscreen and water, it would be a good idea to wear long pants and closed in footwear.
Of course, if a group of people want to go earlier they can  – the gates to the main area are open at 6.00am and close at 6.30pm.
The signs do recommend not walking by oneself though.

There are many species of birds and a good population of them in the wetlands.

Sunrise that day is 6.05am. For the ultra-keen, there is a second entrance at 455 Bowhill Rd (further east from the main entrance) that is accessible 24 hours.

Please remember to sign on with MGPS when you arrive.

Placeholder for the Annual PSQ BBQ details to follow..............