December 13 - 19, 2015: Issue 244

 Pittwater Camera Club Images of the Year 2015: Awards

 Colour Print of the Year - First Light Val D'Orcia - by Ray Chappelow

 Pittwater Camera Club Images of the Year 2015

Pittwater Camera Club’s Images of the Year was held at Pittwater RSL on Monday December 7th along with the end of year presentation of awards and trophies.

It was a great night, with plenty of laughs and some great images on display. We would like to thank Phil Ramsden, who was our judge for the night and provided plenty of entertainment with his colourful and informative critiques.

We'd also like to thank Pittwater RSL for preparing the food on the night and also for providing the venue for the year.

A huge congratulations goes out to all of our awards winners for 2015.

To see all the selected 'Images of the Year', head over to our website and select the Galleries link and 2015 for all those entered month by month this year under the many themes or follow us on our new Facebook page. At: www.pittwatercameraclub.org

PCC Award Certificates 2015

Shirley Fealey Creative Award - Darryl Bullock

Jim Mullens Award Australian Landscape - Fenella Clarke

The Jim Mullens Trophy, is a perpetual trophy given to the best image entered into the Australian Landscape club competition.

Reg Angus Nature Award - Peter Bliss

Image of the Year Colour Print Ray - Chappelow

Image of the Year Mono Print - Sandra Smith

Image of the Year Digitally Projected - Alan Purnell

Travel Award Sponsored by Newport Travel - Peter Squires

Best Colour Printer Bill Roberts

Best All Round Photographer - Bill Roberts

Most Improved Colour Printer - Darryl Bullock

Most Improved Photographer - Black/White Mike Fisher

Most Improved Digital Images - Vincent Shaw

Encouragement Award - Ron Grimes

Encouragement Award - Vincent Shaw

Point Score Colour Prints 1st Place - Bill Roberts

Point Score Colour Prints 2nd Place - Bob Hunting

Point Score Colour Prints 3rd Place - Sue Kleverlaan

Point Score Mono 1st Place - Bill Roberts

Point Score Mono 2nd Place - Bob Hunting

Point Score Mono 3rd Place - Sue Kleverlaan

Point Score Digital Projected Images 1st Place - Bill Roberts

Point Score Digital Projected Images 2nd Place - Fenella Clarke

Point Score Digital Projected Images 3rd Place - Sue Kleverlaan

Total Overall Point Score 1st Place - Bill Roberts

Total Overall Point Score 2nd Place - Sue Kleverlaan

Total Overall Point Score 3rd Place - Bob Hunting

About the Pittwater Camera Club

• Our aim is for members to share their enthusiasm and love of photography via competitions, lectures, presentations and social activities

• We are a friendly, contemporary and progressive club

• Regular competitions are aimed at improving photographic skills

• Lectures are given by visiting photographers and professionals in the industry

• Encouragement is provided in the appreciation of the art of photography

• Membership is open to everyone who enjoys photography

• We conduct photographic outings on a regular basis.

• Pittwater Camera Club welcomes visitors to any of our meeting nights

NEXT MEETING:  Monday January 25th - Presentation - 'The Year Ahead' 

The Pittwater Camera Club meets on alternate Mondays at:  PITTWATER RSL, 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale NSW 

Our meetings commence at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start 

Club Patron - Brent Pearson 

We are honoured to have Brent Pearson as our Club Patron, he inspires us with his photography and techniques. His love of photography and his passion for sharing his knowledge serves as a great role model for fellow photographers. 

Visit Brent's website at www.brentpearsonphotography.com

 Judge Phil Ramsden selects the mono image of the year

 Ray Chappelow won Best Colour Print

 Sandra Smith won Best Monochrome Print

 Al Purnell won Best Projected Image

 Darryl Bullock won the Shirley Fealey Creative Award 

 Fenella Clarke won the Jim Mullens Award Australian Landscape

 Peter Bliss won the Reg Angus Nature Award

 Bill Roberts - Photographer of the Year

 Bob Hunting came 2nd Photographer of the Year

 Sue Kleverlaan 3rd place photographer of the year

 Vincent Shaw won an encouragement award

 Ron Grimes won an encouragement award