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Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 21 June
Fairfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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$49      
Photo Review & Camera Skills: Learn to Critique and Explore Your Images

Photo Review & Camera Skills: Learn to Critique and Explore Your Images

Saturday 04 July
Northcote Library, Northcote - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Come along to this relaxed 3-hour workshop for photographers who know the basics and want to spend time really looking at their images. Photo review: Review and discuss about your images, explore what works and why, and build your confidence in critiquing photos. Camera skills & settings: bring your questions about your own approach and experiment with settings, techniques, and ideas. Group discussion: share thoughts, learn from others, and enjoy a supportive, friendly environment. Bring a few images (digital or printed) and your camera. Small groups mean there's plenty of time for questions, guidance, and hands-on exploration.
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$155       4 places left
City  Night Walk - Hidden Laneways  Urban Stories

City Night Walk - Hidden Laneways Urban Stories

Saturday 11 July
Flinders Street - 7pm - 3 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Experience the city after dark through the eyes of a photographer. This immersive 3-hour photography walk explores Melbourne's hidden laneways, vibrant streets, architecture, and ever-changing light. Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll learn how to capture the atmosphere of the city at night while developing new creative and technical skills.Suitable for photographers of all levels, these small-group workshops combine hands-on tuition, creative exploration, and the excitement of photographing the city at night .
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WWC Walk with Camera - Urban Photography Meetup

WWC Walk with Camera - Urban Photography Meetup

Saturday 18 July
Northcote - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering various aspects of urban photography from street scenes, architecture to everyday urban elements. Get guidance on camera settings, composition, and creative techniques.
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$49      
City  Night Walk - Hidden Laneways  Urban Stories

City Night Walk - Hidden Laneways Urban Stories

Saturday 08 August
Flinders Street - 7pm - 3 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Experience the city after dark through the eyes of a photographer. This immersive 3-hour photography walk explores Melbourne's hidden laneways, vibrant streets, architecture, and ever-changing light. Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll learn how to capture the atmosphere of the city at night while developing new creative and technical skills.Suitable for photographers of all levels, these small-group workshops combine hands-on tuition, creative exploration, and the excitement of photographing the city at night .
book now
$155      
Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Sunday 16 August
Yarra Bend Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully. We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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$49      

Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 12 September
Yarra Bend Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully. We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 10 October
Northcote, Victoria - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$155       5 places left
Walk With Camera - Nature Photography Meetup

Walk With Camera - Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 07 November
Yarra Bend Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$49      

Walk with Camera – City: Street & People

Walk with Camera – City: Street & People

Saturday 05 December
Flinders Street - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
This guided photography walk through Melbourne's streets and laneways explores the inner city, focusing on practical camera techniques and capturing the energy of everyday life. You'll learn how to work with light, timing, and composition while developing your own approach to exploring and photographing the city.
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$155      
Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Saturday 02 January
Yarra Bend Park - 10:10am - 2 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
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$49      
City  Night Walk - Hidden Laneways  Urban Stories

City Night Walk - Hidden Laneways Urban Stories

Saturday 30 January
Flinders Street - 7pm - 3 Hours
Jodie Grillmeier
Experience the city after dark through the eyes of a photographer. This immersive 3-hour photography walk explores Melbourne's hidden laneways, vibrant streets, architecture, and ever-changing light. Guided by an experienced instructor, you'll learn how to capture the atmosphere of the city at night while developing new creative and technical skills.Suitable for photographers of all levels, these small-group workshops combine hands-on tuition, creative exploration, and the excitement of photographing the city at night .
book now
$155      

Nearby Photography Groups

Fineliner Pen Drawing

Fineliner Pen Drawing

Saturday 20 June
East Melbourne VIC 3002 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Art Group
Mark Cheung
Join us for a fineliner pen sketching meetup in the park. Please bring your own fineliner pens and a sketchbook or some paper.
book now
$49      
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Sunday 21 June
Braeside Park area - 10am - 3 Hours
Mornington Photography Group
Mike D
This is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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$155      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 05 July
Geelong Waterfront - 9am - 3 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$155.0       0 places left

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 05 July
Braeside Park area - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Mornington Photography Group
Mike D
A friendly beginner workshop to learn how your camera works — shutter speed, aperture and ISO — followed by practical shooting around Mornington Park. Suitable for beginners and all camera types. Please bring your camera, charged battery and memory card.
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$155       3 places left
Perspective Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Saturday 18 July
East Melbourne VIC 3002 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Art Group
Mark Cheung
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 19 July
Little Malop St, Geelong - 9am - 2 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures. In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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$49.0      

Urban Sketching

Urban Sketching

Saturday 01 August
East Melbourne VIC 3002 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
Melbourne Art Group
Mark Cheung
Join us for an Urban Sketching session exploring techniques for capturing urban scenes with pen and paper. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants should bring their own drawing materials.
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$49      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 01 August
Geelong Waterfront - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and dramatic landscape images during the hours of dusk and night.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of landscape photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as capturing the mood and atmosphere of a scene, using long exposures to create unique effects, and using light sources to add interest and depth to your images.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 09 August
Braeside Park area - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Mornington Photography Group
Mike D
A friendly beginner workshop to learn how your camera works — shutter speed, aperture and ISO — followed by practical shooting around Mornington Park. Suitable for beginners and all camera types. Please bring your camera, charged battery and memory card.
book now
$155      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 16 August
Geelong Waterfront - 9am - 2 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot? We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises. This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 30 August
Geelong Waterfront - 9am - 3 Hours
Geelong Photography Group
Karen Wekwerth
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
$155      
Perspective Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Saturday 05 September
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Art Group
Mark Cheung
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Amigurumi 101 Class

Amigurumi 101 Class

Saturday 20 June
Church Street area, West Footscray exact address to be sent via email before the event - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Melbourne Crochet Club
Grace Adeline
Amigurumi 101: Learn basics to create plushies. Crochet materials provided + tea/coffee.

Note: There will be a friendly kitten at this venue.
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$88       0 places left
Fineliner Pen Drawing

Fineliner Pen Drawing

Saturday 20 June
East Melbourne VIC 3002 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Art Group
Mark Cheung
Join us for a fineliner pen sketching meetup in the park. Please bring your own fineliner pens and a sketchbook or some paper.
book now
$49      
Portraits in watercolour, beginners to intermediate

Portraits in watercolour, beginners to intermediate

Saturday 20 June
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne - 2pm - 2 Hours
Melbourne Drawing Group
Maureen Carolan-Dalton
At this session, we will sketch a portrait and complete in watercolour
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$49      

St Kilda Botanic Gardens - Mini Photo Session

St Kilda Botanic Gardens - Mini Photo Session

Sunday 21 June
St Kilda Botanic Gardens
My Family Photo - Melbourne
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.


book now       10:00am       $270

book now       10:30am       $270
Oil Painting for Beginners

Oil Painting for Beginners

Sunday 21 June
Mulgrave, VIC - 10am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Oil Painting Group
Nelus Oana
A beginner-friendly 2-hour oil painting class where you will learn the basics of oil painting in a relaxed, supportive environment. Participants must bring their own materials including oil paints, canvases, food handling gloves, apron, and work clothes. Please see the instructions for full details.
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$64      
Portrait Drawing for Beginners

Portrait Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 27 June
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Drawing Group
Maureen Carolan-Dalton
At this session of portrait drawing for beginners, we'll work from the basics of forming the face and head using information sheets.I will demonstrate the steps involved in achieving accuracy and likeness in portraiture.Materials required are good quality pencils staedler 2b, 3b, 5 and 6b, for instance, or graphite, water soluble pencils, a kneadable eraser and pencil sharpener or bladeAnd good quality cartridge paper for good results
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$49      

Nature Silhouette, Negative Space & Watercolour Wash

Nature Silhouette, Negative Space & Watercolour Wash

Sunday 28 June
Lonsdale Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Watercolour Group
Jaime Hoe
Learn how to paint striking nature silhouettes using fluid watercolour washes and the power of negative space to create balance, mood, and harmony in your composition.
Note Participants are required to bring their own art materials, as these are not included in the ticket price.
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$49       1 places left
Portrait drawing in watercolour pencil

Portrait drawing in watercolour pencil

Tuesday 30 June
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Drawing Group
Maureen Carolan-Dalton
In this class, you will explore various drawing techniques, materials, and styles in a supportive and encouraging environment. From understanding basic shapes and lines to shading and perspective, you will learn essential skills that form the foundation of drawing.Led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, you will receive personalised guidance and feedback tailored to your level of experience. Through hands-on exercises and demonstrations, you will gradually build confidence in your drawing abilities and develop your own unique style.

Draw a portrait in watercolour pencils, or watercolour paints8
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$49      
Portrait Drawing for Beginners

Portrait Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 04 July
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Drawing Group
Maureen Carolan-Dalton
At this session of portrait drawing for beginners, we'll work from the basics of forming the face and head using information sheets.I will demonstrate the steps involved in achieving accuracy and likeness in portraiture.Materials required are good quality pencils staedler 2b, 3b, 5 and 6b, for instance, or graphite, water soluble pencils, a kneadable eraser and pencil sharpener or bladeAnd good quality cartridge paper for good results
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$49       3 places left

Portraits in pastel

Portraits in pastel

Saturday 11 July
Fitzroy Gardens area, East Melbourne - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Drawing Group
Maureen Carolan-Dalton
In this session you will create a portrait with either your photo, or one provided in pastel pencils pan pastels, or pastel sticks
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$49      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 18 July
Church Street area, West Footscray exact address to be sent via email before the event - 10am - 3 Hours
Melbourne Crochet Club
Grace Adeline
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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$98       1 places left
Perspective Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Saturday 18 July
East Melbourne VIC 3002 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Melbourne Art Group
Mark Cheung
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.

Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      

ABOUT MELBOURNE
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Melbourne.

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Melbourne Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I was able to learn a bit more about the features of my camera, which will, in the future, aid me in taking photos
    5/5
    Greg
    2026-06-15
    Very much appreciated Jodie?s personal advice and personal ways of making a story that I can apply where I am 👍
    5/5
    Dale
    2026-05-11
    Jodie made sense of the elements of photography for me. Her gentle and highly knowledgeable approach gave me control of my camera and the confidence to experiment.
    5/5
    Marlene
    2026-05-06

    Got a lot of practical hints on posing, positioning and lighting. Good group involvement and excellent takeaway ideas and references.
    5/5
    john
    2026-05-05
    I really enjoyed this session - it was relaxed and informative. I appreciated getting a better handle on manual setting in the bush environment. Also appreciated that Jodie responded to the different needs of each member of the group. Thank you.
    5/5
    Colleen
    2026-04-27
    Great! Informative with lots of fantastic tips. Jodie was incredibly generous with her knowledge. Overall fantastic morning at a beautiful location. Thank you Jodie
    5/5
    Susana
    2026-04-26

    Although it was a lot to take in, Jodie was patient, encouraging and made it both fun and interesting. She remembered and helped all of us by assisting each person in what type of photography they were most interested in.
    5/5
    Leona
    2026-03-30
    Learnt so much with Jodie
    5/5
    alex
    2026-03-16
    Wonderful experience and the tutor was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It made the session relaxed and fun.
    5/5
    Shirley
    2026-03-14

    With the best weather and Jodie guiding us, in my opinion, the day was perfect as was the parkland. Thankyou
    5/5
    Annette
    2026-03-10
    It was great, I learned a lot. And the activities and advice stretched my imagination.
    4/5
    Carla
    2026-03-03
    My first Walk With Camera. Wasn?t sure what to expect but it was relaxed and enjoyable meeting other photographers and comparing notes on the creative challenges.
    5/5
    Frank
    2026-03-02

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Jodie Grillmeier
    Jodie Grillmeier (AKA Jodie Hutchinson photograhy )
    Jodie is a photographer and educator known for her extensive experience in portraiture and theatre photography. Based in Melbourne/Naarm and holding a Master of Fine Arts, she brings a unique perspective to photography workshops, leveraging her portrait and theatre photography skills.
    In my current artistic exploration, I use photography as my medium to explore the animals within human environments, such as zoos, museums, and entertainment settings.

    Jodie Grillmeier is available for private bookings

    Discuss with Jodie

    PHOTOS
    Melbourne Photography Group
    2026-06-16
    Title or Location:
    Photo taken on the Great Ocean Road at Sheoak Creek - about 5km past Lorne. Image comprises two photos, ie, the vehicle light trails taken during the "blue hour" after sunset, and the Milky Way about 2 hours later on the GOR itself. Images processed in Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. Camera gera: Nikon Z6III and Nikkor 20mm f1.8 lens.
    Credit: Peter Zeegers
    Instagram: @peterzeegersphotography

    Melbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-30
    Title or Location: Blue Hour at the Princes Pier
    A couple of weeks ago I decided to go and take some shots of the Princes Pier at the docklands during sunset.Unfortunately the weather conditions were not favourable and there was no "red" sunset.On the other hand when the sun sank below the horizon the whole scene took a blue tone. The long exposure gave a smooth, ethereal, and glassy finish to the water.After all after almost one hour shooting the last shot was the one I preferred.I will try to have another go under different conditi
    Credit: Giorgio Billi
    Instagram: giorgiobilli
    Melbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-18
    Title or Location: Cape Woolamai - Phillip Island
    This location is a steep scramble off any official pathways and you have to time it with the low tides to be able to shoot here. Once at the shore you have to be very careful as you clamber and balance on the orange granite boulders that make up this small bay. I was actually at this location to shoot The Pinnacles which are literally behind me as I take this shot, but the sun broke out and illuminated this rock formation so I changed gears and focussed on this rock formation for a brief while.
    Credit: Rory FUNKEDub
    Instagram: @funkedub

    Melbourne Photography Group
    2026-04-17
    Title or Location: Melbourne
    Inspired by the movie Gladiator and the blurry, chaotic motion in the opening battle (Germania). I took this photo by using a slow shutter speed.
    Credit: Khaled Al-Bajjali
    Instagram: the_photography_shed

    Melbourne Photography Group
    2026-04-17
    Title or Location: Abbotsford Convent

    Credit: Hoan Hoang
    Facebook: Hoan Hoang Thi
    Instagram: Hoan Hoang Thi
    Melbourne Photography Group
    2026-04-13
    Title or Location: Horizontal falls, Broome

    Credit: Dilip

    Austin Photography Society
    2026-06-16
    Title or Location: Murphy park, Taylor. TX.
    "Stormy flight". Western Cattle Egrets. There is a large colony of bird's at this location. where they nest each year. (Hundreds) They often take flight in a large group.
    Credit: Stephen Morley
    Facebook: Stephen Morley Photography

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Horton Iris Farm
    I enjoyed a photowalk event with Laurie Gallant and the Sacramento Photography group visiting Horton's Iris Farm. I always bring my Infrared camera with me in hopes of getting some good IR shots. When I saw the old red truck, I HAD to shoot it in IR! This is one of my favorite shots from that day and will go into my portfolio for sure!
    Credit: Jaye Haleryn
    Facebook: Jaye Haleryn Photography
    Northumberland Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Circular Quay Sydney Australia
    I was on holiday in Sydney and I went to Circular Quay to take some night time photos, when I saw that the opera house was lit up. I took a couple of photos ,then went to change my lens.By the time I had done this I saw the lights on the opera house had gone out. I then realised it was a rehearsal for Vivid a Sydney winter light show which takes place around the harbour.
    Credit: David Jackson

    Tampa Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Myakka River State Park, Sarasota
    This was part of a video/photo assignment I did few years ago before my retirement about Florida Vultures, "nature clean-up crews". These are a very interesting and important creatures, they clean dead animals thus preventing the spread of serious diseases.
    Credit: Nino Giannotti

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