Aspley Camera Club https://aspleycameraclub.org.au Be part of our photography club Wed, 06 May 2026 01:06:00 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://aspleycameraclub.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-Logo-01-e1715060811405-1-32x32.png Aspley Camera Club https://aspleycameraclub.org.au 32 32 Lake Perseverance Photography Weekend https://aspleycameraclub.org.au/2026/05/03/lake-perseverance-photography-weekend/ Sun, 03 May 2026 02:06:38 +0000 https://aspleycameraclub.org.au/?p=7124

Lake Perseverance Photography Weekend

31 July – 2 August  ·  Darling Downs, QLD  ·  2 nights accommodation included

Escape the city and spend a weekend in one of Queensland’s most scenic corners. Nestled in the Darling Downs just 45 minutes from Toowoomba, Lake Perseverance offers breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and golden light that photographers dream about — all shared with your favourite club mates.

The area enjoys a mild Darling Downs climate, with warm summers, cool winters, and those golden autumn and winter days that make every shot look like a painting. August is perfect — crisp, clear air, no crowds, and light that photographers live for.

 

The weekend at a glance

FRI

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Arrive, settle in & learn

Check in from midday and get your bearings. At 5pm, sharpen your skills with a hands-on training session from Tryg Helander. Then relax over a casual self-catered dinner — the fully-equipped kitchen has you covered.

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Shoot, explore & feast

Rise early for a stunning sunrise shoot — locations are yours to choose. Spend the day exploring with your photography mates, then reunite for a club BBQ. The club supplies the salads, onions and condiments — just bring your meat or fish and your best stories.

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One last sunrise & head home

Another optional sunrise shoot before packing up by midday. Many members continue exploring together and grab a final lunch before the journey home — a perfect end to a perfect weekend.

 

Where to point your lens

The region is packed with incredible photography spots. Here are some highlights — you’ll want to plan your days carefully!

Crows Nest Falls

A waterfall cascading over 20m granite cliffs — made for long-exposure magic.

Koonin Lookout

Sweeping panoramic valley views — bring a wide lens and stay for golden hour.

Pump Hole Gorge

Deep waterholes and dramatic gorge scenery — stunning reflections await.

Ravensbourne National Park

Lush rainforest, ferns and dappled light — macro heaven and a sense of complete quiet.

Anduramba Range Road

Soaring eagles and dramatic range vistas — wildlife shooters, this one’s for you.

Biarra/Cressbrook Creek

One of the region’s best-kept secrets — wild red deer roam the riverbanks.

Spring Bluff Railway Station

Heritage-listed beauty surrounded by gorgeous landscaped gardens — a rustic gem.

The Palms National Park

A unique palm-fringed rainforest unlike anything else on the Downs.

What’s included

•       Two nights accommodation at the Lake Perseverance Active Recreation Centre

•       Tea, coffee, milk and sugar available all weekend

•       Salads, onions and condiments for Saturday’s BBQ

•       Expert training session with Tryg Helander on Friday evening

•       Access to a large, fully-equipped kitchen and spacious hall

•       A weekend of great light, great company and unforgettable shots

What to bring

•       BYO easy-cook meal for Friday night (e.g. microwavable meal)

•       BYO meat or fish for Saturday’s BBQ

•       BYO breakfast for Saturday and Sunday (or visit a local café — see café list)

•       Camera gear, tripod, extra batteries and memory cards

•       Warm layers for those early morning sunrise shoots

 

 

Don’t miss out

Book your place using the events list on the website.

https://aspleycameraclub.org.au/event/annual-weekend-away-lake-perseverance/

Questions?

We’d love to hear from you — reach out to Nick Clarke or Daryl Fisher at president@aspleycameraclub.org.au

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The Phone Camera Challenge

Your Everyday Device, Extraordinary Results!

Think the best camera is the one you always have with you? 

Let’s prove it!

Join our Phone Camera Challenge — a fun, relaxed event celebrating the art of mobile photography. All members are welcome, whatever your experience level.

How it works

This is an opportunity for each club member to submit a single open digital image through our competition portal. All images must be taken with your phone and will be evaluated, and each image will receive personalised feedback and improvement suggestions. Evaluation is not based on grade as all images are viewed individually.

The display presentation will be held on Monday, 15th June at the club’s program night.

What you need to know

  • Submission will be via MyPhotoClub, and competition rules apply for digital size and file naming
  • Submission window: Opens on 1st May and closes on the 31st May 2026
  • Open to all current members
  • This is an open subject challenge
  • The image must be a single exposure taken by the phone’s camera, not an AI-generated image
  • The photo must be your own work
  • Your image may be edited using the same process that you use for club competitions
  • All images will be viewable on the club’s web galleries and selected images may be displayed on the club’s Facebook page.

Questions?

We’d love to hear from you — reach out to Monette Gardiner or John Bayne at vicepresident@aspleycameraclub.org.au

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