Brown FalconHommy's Photography

Photography is one of my main passions. I began a serious interest in photography about 34 years ago when I learnt how to process black & white films and prints. I rapidly progressed through to slide and colour print processing. I have photographed all types of subjects and used many techniques.

{Photo of a Brown Falcon}

Having my own darkroom has allowed me to have total control over my processing and printing. My experience and qualifications in Chemistry have served me well in this area. I work with traditional film and paper and also digital photography.

I was a member of the Geelong Camera Club from 1980 - 1982 and I have been a member of the Australian Portfolio Photographic Society (APPS) since 1983. I am a member of the Australian Photographic Society (APS) and I am a member, past President and past Vice-President of the Warrnambool Camera Club.

Check out my two galleries on the right! ----------------------------->

Monochrome Gallery

Colour Gallery

Awards and recognition include
  • Runner-up in the Geelong Environment Council's Photography Competition 1981
  • Winner of the Geelong Camera Club's B Grade Print Aggregate Competition 1982
  • Five accepted B/W prints in Australian Photography's monthly Scoreboard Competition during 1984 & 1985 (coming fourth in the aggregate for the financial year '84/5)
  • Winner of APPS's Circle 22 Slide of the Year 1987
  • Winner of Photo Marketing Association's National 'Australians Australia' Competition (from nearly 5000 entries) with the winning print being published in major newspapers and photographic magazines 1991
  • Acceptances in the 29th RASV VAPS National Exhibition of Photography 1997 (1), the 30th RASV VAPS National Exhibition of Photography 1998 (1), the 31st RASV VAPS National Exhibition of Photography 1999 (2), the 32nd RASV VAPS National Exhibition of Photography 2000 (2), the 35th VAPS National Exhibition of Photography 2004 (1) and the 36th VAPS National Exhibition of Photography 2005 (1) where I achieved 3rd place in the Slides Landscape section
  • Winner of APPS's Circle 22 Slide of the Year, Overall Best Slide of the Year, and the Perce Danger Memorial Trophy for Top Shot (overall best photo from all sections) 2000
  • Winner of Warrnambool Camera Club's Slide of the Year for 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
  • Winner of Warrnambool Camera Club's Slide Aggregate for the years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
  • Winner of Warrnambool Camera Club's Monochrome Print Aggregate for the year 2002
  • Winner of Colac, Portland and Warrnambool Camera Clubs' 2003 Inter-Club Competition in the Open Slide section
  • Winner of Colac, Portland and Warrnambool Camera Clubs' 2004 Inter-Club Competition in the Open and Set Subject Slide sections
  • Highly Commended entries in Wannon Water's 'Water Is A Precious Resource' Photography Competition - Standard Amateur Division 2006 & 2007
  • Five page 'Locations (Coongie Lake, SA)' article with photos published in Australian Photography magazine (September) 2006
  • Winner of Colac, Portland and Warrnambool Camera Clubs' 2007 Inter-Club Competition in the Set Subject Colour Print section
  • Winner of Warrnambool Camera Club's Creative/Experimental Print of the Year for 2008
  • Winner of APPS's Circle 6 Slide of the Year 2010
  • I have overseen the editing and production of a number of high quality annual school magazines featuring my photos. I have also had photos published in the local press.

Mildura bridge in fog

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