HPS OUTING: ‘SUNRISE, SUNSET, SEA, SAND AND SUNBURN’ 20-22 Mar’09 Walker Bay Nature Reserve, sunrise at Danger Point, then on to the lighthouse, Kleinbaai to see the shark-cage-diving boats, Franskraal for sunrise, Gansbaai harbour, De Kelders for sunset. It was just one of the most productive photographic weekends – our first for HPS’09. Having justContinue reading “HPS Outing to Gansbaai …. by Paddy Howes”
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Audio-Visual Meeting Wed. 25th March ’09
This month’s task was sequences of zooms (last month it was ‘third images’), and next month it will be ‘dark/light images’ (where a dark section on the image is substituted by a light one, using the fading technique). Nothing is as easy as it seems (!)… and one needs the time to play :-) … weContinue reading “Audio-Visual Meeting Wed. 25th March ’09”
Competition Meeting Wed. 11th Feb.’09
More than 50 members and guests arrived for our Competition Meeting, the set subject being ‘Energy’. After welcoming everyone, Nettie called on Marius Swart, and Pieter van der Westhuizen, who ‘Got their Feet Wet’ – each showing 5 favourite images. We look forward to seeing more of their work in competition and evaluation. Paddy spokeContinue reading “Competition Meeting Wed. 11th Feb.’09”
Don’t forget …
to get your images in to Steve by 6pm this evening (Tuesday 10th March). Send them to helderbergphoto+entries@gmail.com. You will receive notification that your images have been passed on to Steve. Please check the ‘How to’ tab to find out exactly how to size and label your images. If you are late, or your imagesContinue reading “Don’t forget …”
HPS Outing to Gansbaai 20 – 22 March ’09
Paddy has organised an outing to Gansbaai from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March, 2009. Four self-catering units, offering accommodation for two people per unit, are available at R180 per person per night. Each unit has a bathroom and kitchen facilities, with bedding and towels provided. Situated above the harbour, the venue is centrally situatedContinue reading “HPS Outing to Gansbaai 20 – 22 March ’09”
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‘Dance of Light Photographic Workshops 2009’
Macro Photography Workshop Discover the magic and specialized techniques of Macro Photography Dates: February 27, 28 & March 1 / FULL Venue: “33 STELLENBOSCH” Cost: R2700 per person with R1500 deposit Autumn in the Vineyard An opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful Landscapes of the area Dates: May 29, 30, 31 Venue: “33 STELLENBOSCH”Continue reading “‘Dance of Light Photographic Workshops 2009’”
Looking ahead to …
Our next meeting takes place on Wednesday 11th March at the Somerset West Library Hall, at 7.30pm. It is a ‘Competition’ meeting and the Set Subject is ‘Energy’. I have been wracking my brains as to how I am going to interpret ‘energy’ … it’s quite difficult (for me) … and it’s going to involveContinue reading “Looking ahead to …”
Report: Moutain Bike Outing, Paarl, Sunday 15th Feb ’09
Ten HPS members arrived (as well as 10 mountain bikers) at the gate to the Taal Monument on Sunday morning. We scrambled down the slippery track and found positions where we could shoot the bikers as they launched themselves over hills, along ‘walls of death’ and down steep overhangs – it was a ‘leap ofContinue reading “Report: Moutain Bike Outing, Paarl, Sunday 15th Feb ’09”
Helderberg Evening Outing to the Strand 21st Feb. 5pm
Image of Strand Beach at sunset, by Caroline Hartley Due to the fact that the Jonkershoek fires have devastated the landscape, we will instead be starting our outing at the Life-Savers’ Hut on Strand Beach at 5pm on Saturday 21st February. We might move along to the Gordon’s Bay coast and beyond. Bring some nibbles,Continue reading “Helderberg Evening Outing to the Strand 21st Feb. 5pm”
Helderberg Photographic Society 