FOCUSED Vol. 7 Annual Exhibition edition

Volume 7 of Focussed is devoted to a comprehensive report on the SAPF 62nd Annual Exhibition. In his introductory remarks, President David Shetliffe thanks all the contributors; however, he omitted to mention the huge task he performed in creating the audiovisual presentations. David also handled much of the work and overall management of the exhibition, so we offer a heartfelt thank you to David for his indispensable contribution to the exhibition.

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FOCUSED Vol 6. Sep-Oct 2025

Volume 6 of Focussed is packed with camera club news from around the state, starting with a tribute to the remarkable photography career of John Hodgson. Then a look at Adelaide Camera Club’s weekend away in Barmera, Southern Yorke Peninsula Photography Clubs’ portrait workshop with Lou Marafioti, and Whyalla Camera Club’s workshop with Peter Cheung. There is news about the inaugural Outback International Photography Competition, in which Adelaide Camera Club members Mark Stevens and Michael Ioannou were rewarded for their outstanding work. The story of how Tea Tree Gully Camera Club came to be awarded third place, Silver, plus two individual awards: Chairman’s Choice to Kim Shapley and an Individual Gold Medal Julie Bria. And there’s more …

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FOCUSED VOL 5. JUL-AUG 2025

In “From the President’s Desk,” the lead article in this newsletter, David Shetliffe provides a summary of a very busy period for him and the Federation more broadly. In particular, David made a marathon tour of Yorke and Eyre Peninsula camera clubs. Much of this newsletter reports on that tour and demonstrates the quality of the work being produced by members of those clubs.

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FOCUSED Vol 4. May-Jun 2025

This issue of FOCUSED features reports on significant events, including the Adelaide AV Festival and the Southern District Photographics 6 Way Competition. Members of the SAPF Management Committee introduce themselves, and Behind the Lens features the work of Greg Tansell, Lou Marafioti, Paul Evans and Phil Hardy. And there’s much more. Happy reading!

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FOCUSED Vol 3. Mar-Apr 2025

This edition of FOCUSED reports on the results of the SAPF AGM. In addition to many interesting news items listed on the front page, “Behind the Lens” showcases the stunning results of the inaugural SCCC National Print Salon. The photographs presented are exquisite examples of the artistry of photography and the photographers' exceptional skills.

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FOCUSED Vol 2. Jan-Feb 2025

We received very positive feedback following the first edition of the new-look Focused. This is gratifying, but we continue to seek ideas and contributions from our membership for future editions. This is your magazine, so please get in touch and send us news of club activities and interesting stories.

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FOCUSED Vol 1. Nov-Dec 2024

This is the first of our new look Focused Newsletter, and I congratulate Corina Gul on her enthusiasm and persistence in getting us to this point. I know Corina would welcome feedback from members on topics that they would like to see included in future editions of Focused.

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