The Entrance Camera Club’s amazing photography success

A SMALL Central Coast camera club has made its mark on the photography world cup after submitting an amazing selection of images. Seriously, you won’t believe how good they are.

Photo that came first in Australia for FIAP World Cup. Chasing Fish by Arthur Roy.

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THERE IS an argument that the Central Coast is home to some of the country’s best photographers, and that argument has only grown stronger after The Entrance Camera Club finished first in Australia and 13th worldwide in the 12th annual Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP) Clubs World Cup.

Over the Fence by Gail Hardy.

Competing against 200 clubs from 41 countries, including four others from within Australia, The Entrance members were awarded a total of 325 points for their 20 submitted photographs — some way short of the eventual overall winners from Ireland, but well clear of clubs from Belmont, Adelaide, Waverly and Canberra.

Rufus Fantail Family by Gail Hardy.

Cheetah and Cub by Jenny Cable

and Kurt in front as usual by John Newton

Arthur Roy’s incredible image — “Chasing Fish” — acheived the highest points total of those submitted by the club, scoring 22 out of a possible 27 marks.

The experienced snapper, who claimed nine awards at the Maitland International Photgraphic Competition recently, said that a quality photo takes time and effort.

Finger Licking Good by Fiona Lambell.

Olive Python swallowing Hawk by Neil Vincent.

“You’ll need a fast shutter speed, a long lense, and you’ll need to alter the exposure compensation to undercompensate which means when you’re taking photos of white birds it won’t burn out the image and you get the detail,” he said.

“Then it’s just about patience. I might take about 1000 frames to get a good shot over three or four hours.”

The Finches Story Time by Trung Cang Nguyen.

Humpback Whale by Neil Vincent.

It’s not the first time the amazing image has brought glory to Mr Roy who won the 2015 Nature Conservency Australia photo competion with it.

Club president David Pratt couldn’t contain his excitement.

Blue Glacier by Fiona Lambell.

“This is the first time the club has entered the FIAP World Cup,” he said.

“It was a chance for us to see how our photographic skills compared with other clubs around the world.

“We’re very proud to achieve this fantastic result.”

Boobook Owl and Prey by George Hardy.

FIAP comprises more than 85 national associations and nearly one million individual photographers.

The organisation has been active worldwide for over 50 years, and has grown from an initial five member countries - all European - in 1947.

HOW TO JOIN THE CAMERA CLUB

The Entrance Camera Club meet on the second Saturday night of every month. If you are interested in joining contact Barbara on 0423 784 557 or visit theentrancecameraclub.org.au