Club Meeting - Tuesday 8th April

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR APRIL 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Ann Doherty/Monica Flanagan
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Joy" themed Photograpy
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 5th April via the following links:                                

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 

     •    

            Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙       On March 29th/30th, where members took up the opportunity to visit Strokestown house and gardens, County Roscommon

                    It was difficult for some being Mothers day weekend, nonetheless after the break

                    a slideshow of images by members who attended the outing will be shown and can be sent 

                    by the following link: Strokestown Dropbox Link 

                   (The Link Can Also Be Found On The Club WhatsApp Group)

                    Members can send all/some images taken in Strokestown depending on the photographer

                    Be sure to resize your images to 1024 pixels on the longest side

                    

                    It would be great for members to say something about their images if questioned

                    

                   

Strokestown Club Outing

Step back in time to visit this historic setting
Strokestown Park House is a Palladian style Georgian house 
in Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland, set on about 300 acres

Privately owned by the Westward Group, the house and 
National Famine Museum which occupies its former out buildings are both open to the public.

Strokestown house is situated In Strokestown county Roscommon 30km from Boyle

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hjcVzEP4oGU3Zear5?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

So on Sunday 30th March we have been given permission to freely wander with strict condition

The doors will be open from 10:30am only for club members, but we must leave the house by 12 noon (so that the house can open its doors to the general public)

∙ We will only have access around the ground floor rooms of the building 

∙ Items must not be displaced, moved or broken 

∙ If using a tripod, do so only if it has rubber feet to avoid floor damage 

∙ We can freely roam the gardens after with no time frame of when to leave

Admission on the day is reduced from €14.50 to €10 for club members only

Provided we submit at least 2/3 images from each attendee to Strokestown house for free marketing purposes…. This is as previously agreed on earlier shoots to Strokestown.

This the only day made available for the club 

 

Please respond to the poll on our WhatsApp group so we know the numbers that can attend

Update on 11/03/25 Meeting

After our break: Tonights meeting was a great opportunity for members to share feedback and learn from each other. 

The positive atmosphere and willingness to listen to constructive criticism can really help everyone grow, especially in a creative environment. 

The mention of upcoming field trips also adds an exciting element to look forward to! (details coming soon for those that missed the meeting)

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th March

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR MARCH 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Una Duffy/Garry Fitzgerald
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Weather" Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 08th March via the following links:                                

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 

     •    

            Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙       Members' Image Discussion – After the Break

                    Following up on the constructive feedback from last month's meeting, where committee members shared their own images, 

                    we’re introducing a new proposal for this month. 

                    All members are invited to submit two of your own images that you have taken, 

                    without editing, to give everyone a chance to share thoughts, ideas, and possibly receive  

                    helpful suggestions.

Please note: The purpose of this practice is not to offend or mislead anyone. Rather, it offers an  
                    opportunity for open and respectful feedback, where all members are welcome to comment  
                    and engage.

                    Deadline for Submissions: Midnight, Sunday, 9th March. (by dropbox)

                    The images may either be brought to the meeting on a USB memory stick, or submitted  
                    beforehand using the following link:

                    Click here to upload your images if you feel comfortable sharing them.

                    We look forward to seeing your images and engaging in a constructive discussion!

                   

A FRESH START

 Alphabet Challenge

 As some members know already from been proposed at the February club meeting and has started since

 then is a fresh start on the Alphabet Challenge

 Some members are aware of how it works, but for New members here is a run down on things you 

 need to know.

 This go to challenge is optional if you want to take part and is open to all ranking categories  

 Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

 The plan is for you as a member to take photos in the shape of letters from the Alphabet 1 - 26

 Take "A" for example, the right thing for you to do would be to photo anything that looks like in the  

 shape of "A" may it be branches in a tree or biros on your desk, the idea is for you to look around your    

 environment with camera in hand and this form of challenge is open to whatever you choose to shot in     

 the shape of the letters of the Alphabet of course.

 What we don't want to see is a repeat of the same letter, so one picture an "A" or "S" etc.. is enough as    

 long as you finish up with 26 individual letters.

 Another thing we don't need to see is the example taking a picture of a tree and hoping to

 pass it as "T" or snapping a picture Car and saying its for "C"  

 If you take a picture of each letter of the Alphabet you will finish up with 26 photos and you have 

 from now until September's meeting to present it to other members.

 We also ask for you to "Collage" all 26 images on your computer and print it off, presenting your 

 finished masterpiece to the club in September.

 Click Here to see examples of finished collaged images

 There is NO prizes in the end, so we are not asking you to be overly competitive thinking you have to 

 be better than the next person.

 This new challenge is to encourage members to get out taking photos with an idea in mind.

 

 And that's it! 

 Happy snapping everyone

Update on 11/02/25 Meeting

 After our break; 

 We saw Committee members each produce two random images they felt needed some critique from 

 members in the club. In general, feedback of any sort was talked amongst everyone with the committee 

 hopeful to plan for the month ahead with the same Idea only for all members to get involved by sharing

 two images. Might not need to be random, especially if they have an interest of getting involved 

 in the IPF Distinctions, then now is the time to respond soon as they can, share and get active.

 Tonight got some positive feedback as we move forward......

 Tonight also saw the Idea of a New club logo being used on our social media outlets. With majority of 

 members showing their hand to the prospect of something different and more contemporary. Ideally this is still in the works......

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th February

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR FEBRUARY 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Marty Cooke/Tristan Otto
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Waterdroplets" Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Sunday 09th February via the following links:

                 (Cause of Poweroutages/Internet issues the due date for entries to be submitted has changed)                                

                  

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 

     •    

            Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙     In our second half of the meeting, the Committee members have each been asked to   

                    showcase two of their images that will be open to criticism/thoughts/ideas

                    (mainly on what you like about the image/s, and ways you think it could be improved).  

                    Any member with some constructive feedback is freely open to comment

                    Hopefully paving the way for future activity in the club, eg.  Judging, Motivations, Challenges etc..... 

                    

                    Not a meeting to be missed by any means especially those having the definite and positive desire not do things

                    

Weekend Away 2025

With the summer looming over us, we intend to spend our weekend away at Inishmore, County Galway July 11-13th

For a number of years now before we spend our weekend away we have asked members to organise their own accommodation and transport at your own convenience 

The following message is from our social coordinator Ann Doherty:

 

We are heading to Inishmore island for our weekend away 11-13 July 

There are 3 places where you can book in Kilronan which is the main village when you get off the ferry .

Aranisland Hotel .

2 nights per 2 person sharing.

B& B Chalets .. sea view 

To book a room use the website

www.aranislandshotel.com 

Pay 30% which is non refundable

The hotel will provide an evening meal for €30 for 3 courses. I will confirm at a later date if they will provide it for non residents .

Kilronan Hostel 

Book online  

www.kilronanhostel.com

For 2 nights B&B in a 6 bed dormer room.

Twin rooms were not available when I checked on line .

Pierhouse B&B  

Info@pierhousearan.com   

A double/twin room including breakfast. They just have a flat room rate in peak season so there is no single room rate. To confirm a reservation they will  take credit card details (Visa or Mastercard) to hold the reservation but there is no charge until guests arrive. These can either be emailed to them or you can call them @ 086-8227660 which is their winter contact number.

Cars are not allowed on the island but there are minibuses that will take us around . For more energetic people they can rent bicycles .

The ferry departs  Rossaveel, Connemara — Ticket prices start at €12 – €22 one-way and €17 – €34 for return ferry from Rossaveel.

People of a certain age holding a bus pass can go free provided they have their card .

It’s first come first served and when the rooms are gone people will have to find their own accommodation if they choose to book later .

(There is other accommodation/places on the island)

Could you please text me when you book a place & where you are staying so I can keep a record on the number who are attending.

(Please refer to WhatsApp group for price quotes at each stay) 

(Ann can be contacted through the club WhatsApp group)

Email; boylecameraclubinfo@gmail.com to be added to the WhatsApp group (membership only).

The club has been to Inishmore in the past

Hopefully we can visit this scenic Island in the best of the summer

This is a weekend away with Boyle Camera Club so it is expected you bring your Camera equipment (please be cautious at all times)

Booking earliest is required as this is a busy time of year!

Update on 14/01/25 Meeting

Last nights meeting:

After our break, We paved the way for Brian Munnelly and his Waterdropets photography session.

Brian has been part the Boyle Camera Club Committee in recent years, so it was nice to catch up with him and 

learn from the experts

Here's a shot from Garry Fitzgerald from the night

 

       

Club Meeting - Tuesday 14th January

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR JANUARY 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Margaret Dolan/Martina Morris
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Food and/or Drink" Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 11th January via the following links:                                  

                  Beginners - Click here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 

     •    

            Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙     After our break, former committee member Brian Munnelly, will walk us through his

                    Waterdroplets Photography session and perhaps give us more insight in the process of 

                    doing something like this in home comfort.

                    Brian is no stranger to waterdroplet photography having given the club a taste for the 

                    process in previous years.

                    

                                

                                                    

                    Club members will need to bring your equipment to tonights meeting

                    All you will need is your Camera, Tripod and any shutter remote for the camera 

                    you may have to partake in activity.

                    Not to be disappointed, please check and see if your batteries are fully charged, the night 

                    before.

            ∙     Also tonight presentation "Photographer of the Year" prizes include winners in 

                    categories.......Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners respectively.

 

Happy New Year

To our Friends and Families

May the New Year bring Health, Happiness and Vision in 2025

From everyone associated with the club

Best wishes this year and next

 Boyle Camera Club  would like to wish all members, friends and neighbours near and far....

 a safe and Happy Christmas 

So as we post our cards, deck the halls & wrap our presents

remember to stay safe and stay warm this winter

And we shall see you all again very soon....

Our theme for the next months meeting is "Food and/or Drink"

We look forward to seeing you all compete. As always, new members are very welcome.

Update on 10/12/24 Meeting and Christmas party

Last nights meeting: Last nights meeting we began with the presentation for a small donation toward

Roscommon/Mayo Hospice, The cheque was handed over to Mike Smith (Chairperson) from the Hospice community

Pictured in the following Image is Mike Smith accepting the gift by Chairperson Marty Cooke and the 

Boyle camera club committee and all members that are not included in the picture

Pictured: Boyle camera club

committee passing on 

a gift to Mike Smith -Chairperson

Roscommon/Mayo Hospice

Club Meeting & Xmas Party - Tuesday 10th December

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR DECEMBER 2024 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by M.Cooke
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Macro" 
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 7th December via the following links:                                  

                  Beginners - Click here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 

     •    

            Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙     As some may now be aware, tonight we will hold our Xmas gathering with 

                    hot food, treats and refreshments.

                    We call for our past and present members to attend 

                    And wish to finish out the year with a bang and a laugh

                    

                        

           ∙     Tonight we will also be presenting a cheque to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice

                   It is a little donation we do from the preceeds of our club Exhibition every year

Update on 19/11/24 Meeting

Last nights meeting: Last night we held our meeting a week later than our usual monthly meeting,

due to the weather forecast a week earlier, tough the weather didn't look promising yesterday as there were signs of snow during the meeting, we would like to thank the members that turned up especially 

those whom had a long journey home and those who were wise not to travel.

After our break: We discussed the importance of understanding the "exposure triangle" lead by 

M.Cooke with Questions and interest we continued for less than an hour before making out the door before the road conditions worsened. 

Below are some links to you tube videos concerning the exposure triangle;

       •     https://youtu.be/3eVjUrY9a9c?si=lHBgkR2zCJLRIuZE 

       •     https://youtu.be/iWfdxE1om6A?si=JmX51i5_2YANgQBj

       •     https://youtu.be/YAt4315-uH4?si=rjsaZ7pYlXap0aZW