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by Ian Munro on December 24, 2025
The 2026 competitions set subject criteria can be found by either
- Click the Members button at the top of the page and selecting the option “2026 Competitions Set Subject Criteria”
- Open this link
Note: The competition entry pages are not ready yet, but should be available before the end of the year.
by Peter John O'Brien on August 25, 2026
There were 25 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link: View / Comment entries in Scapes – Urban
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Natures Canvas
Jo Richards – Image of the Month – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Dutch Life
Peter Gray – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Vivid Lights 2026
Peter Gray – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Rozelle Bay at Dawn
Jennifer Lees – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Bombo Headland
Rod Harris – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Shoal Bay
Rod Harris – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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pondering
Peter Lees – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Siguniang In Late Autumn
Choo Beng Chew – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Sunset At Lavendar Bay
Choo Beng Chew – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Craigs Hut
Andy Kershaw – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Avalon Beach
Eric Chung – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Whispers of an Ancient City
Vito Ricapito – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Pyramids
Vito Ricapito – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Scapes -Urban

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Surfing Avoca Point
Trung Cang Nguyen – Image of the Month – open
A Grade Open

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Fishmonger
Dina Gialouris – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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The Emperor
Dina Gialouris – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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Salt Flat Cyclist
Terry Lilley – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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High Stakes Reach
Peter John O’Brien – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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A world within
Jean Horsley – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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Winding roads
Tracey Sharman – Image of the Month – set subject
B Grade Set Subject – Scapes – Urban

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Morning Mist
Gerard Siddle – Merit – set subject
B Grade Set Subject – Scapes – Urban

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SUNRISE OVER SUPERMAN BARN
Deborah Pawelko – Merit – set subject
B Grade Set Subject – Scapes – Urban

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City View
Ward Kirshaw – Merit – set subject
B Grade Set Subject – Scapes – Urban

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White Waratah
Ian Roberts – Image of the Month – open
B Grade Open

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nearly made it
Barry Ormond – Merit – open
B Grade Open

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by Ian Munro on August 22, 2026
Members, if you change your email address, please ensure you log into MPC and update your email address so the club can continue to communicate with you via email. The steps to update your email address in MPC are:
- Login to CHPC MPC page
- Click on the downarrow beside your name at the top of the page
- Select ‘Your Account’
- On the ‘Account Details’ page click the downarrow beside ‘Please review your contact details:’
- Update your email address
- Click the ‘Confirm and save contact details’
Important: Your email address is your username to log into MPC. After you update your email address, use the new email address to log in.
Webmaster, Castle Hill Photography Club.
by Peter Van Acquoy on August 11, 2026
The following videos are available to view at the Video Recordings page for club members:
- Competition Night: Action – 23rd June 2026 – Judge:Peter O’Brien
- Focus Stacking – 7th July 2026 – Presenter: Janelle Gavin
- Competition Night: Minimalism – 28th July 2026 – Judge: Kerry Boytell
by Rod Harris on July 29, 2026
There were 21 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).
Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link: View / Comment entries in Minimalist
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Beach walk
Mark Smith – Image of the Month – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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A Gentle Swell
Ian Moore – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Photographer at Work
Ian Moore – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Vervain
Jennifer Lees – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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A Solitary Moment
Narelle Wajzer – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Driftwood
Narelle Wajzer – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Washed up
Peter Lees – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Lone boat at Canton Beach
Trung Cang Nguyen – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Natures teardrop
Jean Horsley – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Chilly dip
Clarence Anthony – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Found in a hay stack
Rod Harris – Merit – set subject
A Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Great Catch
Mark Smith – Image of the Month – open
A Grade Open

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Caitlin
Rod Harris – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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White-bellied sea Eagle
branko komlin – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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Scottish Highlanders
Dina Gialouris – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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Watchful leopard
Linda Frost – Merit – open
A Grade Open

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Early Morning
Gerard Siddle – Image of the Month – set subject
B Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Swan
Ian Roberts – Merit – set subject
B Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Last Light
Ward Kirshaw – Merit – set subject
B Grade Set Subject – Minimalistic

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Anzac Bridge
Jean Rhodes – Image of the Month – open
B Grade Open

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Fire and Ice
Gillian Chan – Merit – open
B Grade Open

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by Jan Lambert on July 13, 2026
Dear Members,
Under Claus 5.4 (a) of the Constitution, I hereby give notice of the CHPC AGM to be held on 11th August 2026.
The following documents can be viewed on the Castle Hill Photography Club website: Members > Annual General Meeting 2026
- AGM 2026 Agenda
- AGM Minutes of the 2025 Meeting
- President & Treasurers Reports
- AGM Committee Nomination Form
- Proxy Voting Form
During the AGM all Committee Positions will become vacant and if you would like to nominate for a position, please complete a Committee Nomination Form and email it to the Secretary at secretary@castlehillrslphotographyclub.org
We are especially seeking volunteers for the following roles – Competition Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Lecture Coordinator, Membership Secretary. These roles are vital to our Club.
Additionally, if you are interested in joining one of the Committee Teams, please contact a committee member or have a chat at a meeting. New volunteers are always welcome in the Activity, Competition, Training, Lecture and room set up teams. It is a great way to meet members and have input into the future direction of the club.
Following the AGM there will be a presentation on colour profiles and the editing tools used to create the 2024 Image of the Year.
Regards
Jan Lambert
Secretary