FMD, University of Waikato
Issue No: 117 – July/August 2014
Digital Photography Group Waikato Night Shoot 23/7/14
Logo picture by Brendon McLaughlin
The Digital Photography
Group
Waikato
was
formed to provide
inspiration and motivation
for anyone interested in
digital photography at all
levels of ability. The group
runs in a friendly and
relaxed atmosphere in which everyone can experience their
enjoyment of photography and improve their skills.
Members are expected to share their photographic
experiences, ask questions and come up with ideas for
learning. We have experienced members to assist those that
want to learn. We have two monthly night group meetings
per month. We also have photographic activities, outings and
workshops throughout the year. We have two Groups –
Novice and Intermediate/ Advanced which meet at different
Picture above by: Lance McCaughan
times of the month. Night shoots and workshops are very popular with our group.
Check out Web Information: https://www.facebook.com/DPGROUPWAIKATO - This site displays photographic events of
Interest and has a public profile. WEB SITE http://www.digitalphotographygroups.com/ also contains all contact
information regarding our Group activities and training workshops ---- Rose Kerin, President
Drew McDonald retired on 22nd August, after 26
years at FMD – below are a couple of pictures from
his farewell lunch.
Picture below by: Brendon McLaughlin
Terry and other members
of the Stu Banks team
installing
the
new
sculpture on the lawn
below
the
Student
Centre.
There are a
number of pieces that
make up the sculpture
and the timber still has to
be finished off and
stained. We'll all have to
wait for the grand
opening in October to see
the final product.
Memorial Seat for Hemi Dean
On 21st July, FM staff, Bonita Dean, and her whanau gathered to say a few words, following the installation of a seat with a
plaque on it, along the cobbled path around the campus, quite close to the Facilities Management building.
Paul Blair’s trip to Central America
Some photos from Paul’s recent trip to Central America. These
were taken in Cahuita National Park where we went wildlife
spotting for the day.
Cahuita National Park is a conservation area located on the
southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and is connected to the
town of Cahuita. The park encompasses the local lowlands,
beaches, and coastal reefs so provides protection to both land and
marine life. Pleasantly underdeveloped, a guided walk along a
coastal track made boggy by unseasonal rains allowed us to spot
some of the residents who call it home.
Top Right: Howler Monkey
Below Right: Two-toed Sloth
Below: Chestnut-mandibled Toucan
Facilitation will be produced bi-monthly. This publication is available online (where the pictures are a lot clearer) at http://www.waikato.ac.nz/fmd/
For communications relating to the FMD newsletter please contact Judy Swetman, ext 4980, email [email protected].