BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32f91a SUMMARY:Club Outing - February DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to capture nautical related images suita ble for the forthcoming monthly competition. There is potential to also cr eate some minimalist images.Your contact for this shoot will be Jeffrey Mo tt.The shoot will provide opportunities to practice your panning technique and potential for post-production photo stacking.For panning\, Jeff sugge sts a 50-300mm or equivalent lens and an ND filter while for an overview o f photo stacking see \;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6kurH5e-Zg&nbs p\;. As well\, Jeff is happy to cover photo stacking in the 23 February Di gital Image Improvement Group.Free parking is available\, but it can get b usy at times.Post shoot we could adjourn to the Manly Boathouse for dinner . LOCATION:Manly Boat Harbour\, Moreton Bay Cycle Way\, Manly\, City of Brisb ane\, Queensland\, 4179\, Australia DTSTART:20260228T051500Z DTEND:20260228T081500Z DTSTAMP:20260124T191838Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.450419;153.192459 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Manly Boat Harbour\, Moreto n Bay Cycle Way\, Manly\, City of Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4179\, Australia ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=Norfolk Point Manly:-27.450419;153.192459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32f985 SUMMARY:Annual Invitation Handball Competition - Photo Opportunity DESCRIPTION:Saturday 11 April\, Sunday 12 April Negotiated timesAnnual  \;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-minu te \;halves with several matches each day. Chris Seen will be availa ble to \;provide \;shooting guidance \;about \;where \ ;to position yourself\, what action to look for and initial camera setting s. 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. LOCATION:590\, Mains Road\, Nathan\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4111\, Austral ia DTSTART:20260410T220000Z DTEND:20260412T080000Z DTSTAMP:20260402T215208Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.560102;153.065556 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=590\, Mains Road\, Nathan\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4111\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=Nissan Arena:-27.560102;153.065556 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32f9a8 SUMMARY:ANZAC Day Photo Outing DESCRIPTION:Saturday 25 April 6.30 amAnzac Square Cenotaph Ann St Brisbane This is an opportunity to capture the environment post Dawn Service. Mov ing 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 supp ly of water.  \; LOCATION:Shrine of Remembrance\, Ann Street\, Golden Triangle\, Brisbane Ci ty\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia DTSTART:20260424T203000Z DTEND:20260425T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260402T212521Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.46637;153.026456 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shrine of Remembrance\, Ann Street\, Golden Triangle\, Brisbane City\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=ANZAC Square Cenotaph:-27.46637;153.0 26456 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32f9c5 SUMMARY:Workshop. Close Up Photography in Natural Light - Part 2 Practical Nature Shoot DESCRIPTION:Workshop. Close Up Photography in Natural Light - Part 2 Practi cal Nature Shoot. Ann Smallegange and others TBA. 6.45AM start at waterway s near Golden Ave\, Calamvale. You will need: your telephoto lens (or macr o lens\, if you have one)\, a standard sized tripod (but not required if y our camera gear has good vibration reduction)\; to enhance the light - an A4 sized card covered both sides with aluminium foil - one side flat the o ther \"crumpled up\" - or a plain flat white Styrofoam lid\;  \;a smal l chair/stool and 2 large rubbish bags or a small tarpaulin to keep the mo rning dew at bay.Highly recommended: remote-control shutter\; transparent light diffuser ( a simple homemade version is fine). Also\, be aware of ho w 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 Faceboo k 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. LOCATION:Brisbane\, 4116 Queensland\, Australia DTSTART:20260515T204500Z DTEND:20260515T234500Z DTSTAMP:20260228T221335Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.626485;153.052464 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brisbane\, 4116 Queensland\ , Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=Water Ways\, Golden Ave\, Calamvale: -27.626485;153.052464 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32f9df SUMMARY:Heroes Odyssey Photo Collaboration DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce an immersive collaboration with Her oes Odyssey\, a premier Brisbane-based Live Action Role Play (LARP) commun ity. MGPS Members are invited to capture the magic of their upcoming Sum moning Event\, offering a unique opportunity to sharpen your skills in two distinct styles: In-Game Action: Document the ritual and drama as it unfolds during the live-action experience. Character Portraiture: Captu re high-quality\, posed shots of players \"out-of-game\" to showcase their incredible costumes and craftsmanship. IMPORTANT DETAILS:Safety Firs t: Hi-vis vests are mandatory for all photographers to ensure visibility d uring the event. There will be a limited supply of hi-vis vests availabl e on-site\, but please bring your own if you have one! They do requir e numbers so please signal your intent by clicking the \"Going\" button on this event page. \;Don’t miss this chance to photograph epic fantas y brought to life. See you there! LOCATION:Cleveland Redland Bay Road\, Brisbane\, 4164 Queensland\, Australi a DTSTART:20260530T001500Z DTEND:20260530T021500Z DTSTAMP:20260515T165236Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.566399;153.276393 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cleveland Redland Bay Road\ , Brisbane\, 4164 Queensland\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=Redland s Horse & Pony Club:-27.566399;153.276393 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32f9fe SUMMARY:MGPS Picnic DESCRIPTION:📸 Photography &\; Exploration While this is primarily a social catch-up\, you are encouraged to bring your camera! Feel free to a rrive early or stay late to explore the walking tracks and capture the exc ellent photo opportunities throughout the forest area. 🧺 What to Brin g &\; Expect Food &\; Drink: \;Please bring your own cups&n bsp\;and a plate of food to share \;for morning tea/brunch. Cold drink s will be provided\, but please note that hot water for tea or coffee may not be available. Seating: \;Undercover tables and seats are availab le on-site\, but we recommend bringing your own camp chair for extra comfo rt. Facilities: \;Public toilets are available on-site. Parking:&n bsp\;Parking is available. If you can carpool with other members\, it will help ensure there are plenty of spaces for everyone. ✉️ RSVP T o 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\, LOCATION:Acacia Road\, Brisbane\, 4117 Queensland\, Australia DTSTART:20260606T000000Z DTEND:20260606T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260526T205306Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.624224;153.092518 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Acacia Road\, Brisbane\, 41 17 Queensland\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=Karawatha Forest Disco very Centre:-27.624224;153.092518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32fa1d SUMMARY:June City Outing Challenge DESCRIPTION:An Outing with a challenge. MGPS Members will be given a seri es of different challenges to focus their image capture. This will inclu de 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 tak e time to explore some city-scape possibilities.Meet at the Albert and Ali ce Street entrance to the Botanical Gardens.A central location has been se lected to allow for use of public transport at a time when the fuel situat ion may be uncertain.Wear comfortable shoes and a hat and have a supply of water LOCATION:140\, Alice Street\, Brisbane City\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\ , Australia DTSTART:20260618T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260609T191131Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.473514;153.028929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=140\, Alice Street\, Brisba ne City\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TIT LE=City Botanical Gardens:-27.473514;153.028929 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32fa31 SUMMARY:July Outing - Rocks Riverside Park DESCRIPTION:Join us at Rocks Riverside Park Counihan Rd Seventeen Mile Rock s (well signed on 17-Mile Rocks Road) Explore all the park has to offer - dry creek beds\, public art\, industrial artefacts\, vegetation\, possib ly some bird life and maybe even bugs. The park is good for photographin g shapes\, textures\, shadows and lines. Adequate off-street parking is available and there is an onsite café.Post shoot at the café or retire t o a café on Seventeen Mile Rocks Road.Wear comfortable shoes a hat. The re are water bubblers available if you forget your water supply. LOCATION:Rocks Riverside Park\, Seventeen Mile Rocks\, Brisbane\, Queenslan d\, 4073\, Australia DTSTART:20260716T213000Z DTEND:20260716T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260630T194357Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.54181;152.959021 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rocks Riverside Park\, Seve nteen Mile Rocks\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4073\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS =72;X-TITLE=Rocks Riverside Park:-27.54181;152.959021 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32fa4b SUMMARY:MGPS Annual Hunt & Shoot DESCRIPTION: 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 cha llenge’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 CardsPlease commence the compet ition with a BLANK memory card.only jpeg/jpg images will be accepted for j udgingAT THE COMPLETION OF THE SHOOT \; You will be required to leav e your cards with Joni\, the Hunt &\; Shoot convenor\, at the end of th e event.Please put your memory card and your challenge sheet in the envelo pe provided\,  \;members to write their Club number on the envelop pro vided.Memory cards will be returned to members as soon as possible.Competi tion  \;AreaWith in the mean area off the inner city precinct.Competit ion 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 Y ou may use any built in camera function available on your camera. Eg\, dou ble 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 f ocus. But it must be  \;included in the image. LOCATION:King George Square\, Brisbane City\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\ , Australia DTSTART:20260731T231500Z DTEND:20260801T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260629T170945Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.468321;153.024257 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=King George Square\, Brisba ne City\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TIT LE=King George Square @ Pig 'n' Whistle:-27.468321;153.024257 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32fa69 SUMMARY:MGPS Archerfield Wetlands - Photoshoot & Picnic DESCRIPTION:MGPS photoshoot - Birds @ Archerfield Wetlands 06.45 - 9.30 am on Saturday 29 August. \;  \; Followed byMGPS picnic at Archerfiel d Wetlands \; 9.30 – 11.30am on Saturday 29 August. The addr ess 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 / b runch (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 redevelop ed by the BCC in the last year or two\; facilities are good. There ar e public toilets. There are no power points. For the birds in wetlands photoshoot\, please meet in the main carpark near the communi ty 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 n ot 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 f rom the main entrance) that is accessible 24 hours. Please remember to s ign on with MGPS when you arrive.  \; \; \; \;  \; LOCATION:482 Bowhill Road\, Durack\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4077\, Austral ia DTSTART:20260828T204500Z DTEND:20260829T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260627T194316Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au GEO:-27.587358;152.988052 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=482 Bowhill Road\, Durack\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4077\, Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=72;X-TITLE=Archer field Wetlands:-27.587358;152.988052 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a5f77d32fa89 SUMMARY:PSQ Bar-B-Que DESCRIPTION:Placeholder for the Annual PSQ BBQ details to follow........... ... DTSTART:20260912T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260607T155306Z ORGANIZER;CN=Mt Gravatt Photographic Society:MAILTO:info@mgps.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR