Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Update on 12/03/24 Meeting

Interesting talk last night on Astro photography and thanks to András Csaplár and good luck tonight with "nightskyobsession" which will be held Westport Library at 7pm


MOTIVATION RESULTS for "A Moment in Time" Photography


Beginners - 1st place - Morning walks in Lough key - Susan Curran
                   2nd place - Splash - Miriam Harte
                   3rd place - Firebrigade Drill Boyle - Judith Kennedy


Intermediate - 1st place - The End of the Glacier - Mark Stewart
                       2nd place - Time - Carmel Reynolds 
                       3rd place - A Fortunate Accident - Sean McGlacken
                                   & - Find me if u can - Robert Pitko


Advanced - 1st place - Five Guys - Ann Doherty
                   2nd place - Moment in Time 3 - Karen Skelly
                   3rd place - Ready to Burst - Margaret Dolan
                               & - 4hrs 53mins 35 secsn - Robert Gillan


Overall winner by Mark Stewart - The End of the Glacier


Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to the April motivation 




Reminder to members: Saturday 23rd March 2024 we have an outing in Boyle, Roscommon
KEVIN LIM Street Photography workshop tobe held in the clubhouse and around Boyle
Begins 9am in the morning.....Concluding at 3pm
There will be an introduction for a least an hour, then a walk about to shoot some photos and back to the clubhouse for some lunch (organised by Boyle Camera Club) and to finish the day Kevin will talk to us about our photos taken, (Be sure to get some nice photos)
Any members that may have any concerns can contact the club through WhatsApp


Another reminder: 18th - 27th July 2024 the Boyle Arts Festival takes place yearly in Boyle, County Roscommon, Boyle Camera Club is asking members to participate in the club exhibition held during that period, more information will follow at club meetings or WhatsApp or you can Click Here
Images to be sent by clicking here via DROPBOX, or by CD/USB flash drive at Club Meetings. CDs handed to the club will not be returned.
Any members that may have any concerns can contact the club through WhatsApp



NEXT MEETING: 9th April 2024
Monthly motivation for April "Night time" Photography





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

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Club Meeting - Tuesday 12th March

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

AGENDA FOR OUR MARCH 2024 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS


Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

Motivation Slideshow

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Andy Rimmer

                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "A Moment in Time" 
                  All entries can be seen here on Flickr 

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 9th 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   

         ∙       As we approach Irish Astronomy week 9th - 16th March 2024 we will celebrate with a 
                  guest speaker for tonight which is Astro photographer András Csaplár 
                  from Westport he will talk with us about his journey and his upcoming visit to Westport 
                  library on March 13th at 7pm "nightskyobsession" where he will show some of his work and 
                  mainly talk about about the basic gear and knowledge you need to photograph the night sky.






Reminders

          ∙     Future motivations & events: TBA

          ∙     Please note: Five euro admission paid at the door of each meeting contributes toward 
                  general cost of running our meetings as remaining levy cumulated is funded to  
                  support club and members for future activities and events within the club

          ∙     Members are reminded annual subscriptions are now due renewal for 2024
                  Subscriptions are renewed every January for the following year 2024 
                  New members should fill in a membership form via this website(printer required) or ask a   
                  committee member for a form at any meeting you attend
                  Paid members will be added to the WhatsApp group 
                  (ask for a committee member to be added)
                  
                  Click Here to view membership rates and information including forms
   

         ∙      Click here to view the 26/26 Challenge                 
                

         ∙      Click here to view the 52/52 Challenge


         ∙      Members reminder to pay €10 deposit or full cost €20 for club outing on 
                  Saturday March 23rd with street photographer Kevin Lim as spoken about at 
                  recent club meetings







Meetings are held in: St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, F52 N260

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

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Update on 13/02/24 meeting

MOTIVATION RESULTS for "Winter detail" Photography


Beginners - 1st place - Frozen planet - Miriam Harte
                   2nd place - Footprints in the Snow - Judith Kennedy
                   3rd place - Obelisk - Miriam Harte


Intermediate - 1st place - Bare tree - Catherine Mularkey 
                                  & - Quarter space rock - Sean O'Rourke
                       2nd place - Snowdrop - Derek Fetherstone 
                       3rd place - Which Way - Mark Stewart


Advanced - 1st place - This time with Snow - Gary Fitzgerald
                   2nd place - Winter storm brewing & I wuz ere - Celine King
                   3rd place - 13 Leaves - Margaret Mulligan
                               & - Winter detail 1 - Andy Rimmer



Overall winner by Gary Fitzgerald - This time with Snow


Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to the March motivation 







NEXT MEETING: 12th March 2024
Monthly motivation for March "A Moment in Time" Photography





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

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Club Meeting - Tuesday 13th February

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

AGENDA FOR OUR FEBRUARY 2024 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS


Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

Motivation Slideshow

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Tony Murphy

                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Winter detail" 
                  All entries can be seen here on Flickr 

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 10th February 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   

         ∙
  Co-founder of our club Tony Murphy will be guest speaker
                    Tony has a wide range of expertise in photography as he teaches photography as a daily
                    living
                    Its been a while since Tony spoke last to the club and so we welcome him back again and
                    he will tonight talk mainly about the exposure triangle

                                    

Image result for exposure triangle


    Other topics on photography may also be on the agenda







    Reminders

              ∙     Future motivations & events: TBA

              ∙     Please note: Five euro admission paid at the door of each meeting contributes toward 
                      general cost of running our meetings as remaining levy cumulated is funded to  
                      support club and members for future activities and events within the club

              ∙     Members are reminded annual subscriptions are now due renewal for 2024
                      Subscriptions are renewed every January for the following year 2024 
                      New members should fill in a membership form via this website(printer required) or ask a   
                      committee member for a form at any meeting you attend
                      Paid members will be added to the WhatsApp group 
                      (ask for a committee member to be added)
                      
                      Click Here to view membership rates and information including forms
       

             ∙      Click here to view the 26/26 Challenge                 
                    

             ∙      Click here to view the 52/52 Challenge


             ∙      Members reminder to pay €10 deposit or full cost €20 for club outing on March 23rd with             
                     street photographer Kevin Lim as spoken about at recent club meetings







    Meetings are held in: St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, F52 N260

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

    Wednesday, January 10, 2024

    Update on 09/01/2024 Meeting


    AFTER OUR BREAK 

    A big "thank you" to Joe Kennedy for his take on his trips to the big apple New York
    and also his Street Photography and Landscape shots from around Europe
    Hopefully we all learned something from tonight's talk


    Photographer of the Year presentations results

    Winners in Advanced - Hugh Rooney 


    Hugh Rooney receiving their prize from M.Cooke (Chairperson)


    Winners in Intermediate - Celine King & Derek Fetherstone (Joint 1st Place)



    Celine King receiving their prize from M.Cooke (Chairperson)


    Winners in Beginner - Gordan Chuen 


                                                Gordan Chuen receiving their prize from M.Cooke (Chairperson)
                                                          (Photo taken 13/02/2024)



    Absent from tonight's meeting were: D.Fetherstone and G.Chuen
    Both winners will be notified
    All winners will be promoted in good will.....



    MOTIVATION RESULTS for "Indoor" Photography


    Beginners - (NO ENTRIES)


    Intermediate - 1st place - Carmel Reynolds - Interior 1
                           2nd place - Mark Stewart - Unwanted things
                           3rd place - Sean O'Rourke - Library


    Advanced - 1st place - Ann Doherty - Marbles
                       2nd place - Una Duffy - Spiral Stairway
                       3rd place - Robert Gillan - By the window



    Overall winner by Ann Doherty - Marbles


    Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to February's motivation 







    NEXT MEETING: 13th February 2024
    Monthly motivation for February "Winter Detail"





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


    Wednesday, January 3, 2024

    Club Meeting - Tuesday 9th January

                     

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

    AGENDA FOR OUR JANUARY 2024 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS


    Chairpersons Address 

              ∙      Announcements 

              ∙      AOB           

    Motivation Slideshow

              ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Joe Kennedy

                      The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Indoor" 
                      All entries can be seen here on Flickr 

              ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 6th 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

       
                     Joe Kennedy makes a return, this time with a presentation of his photography work
                      Joe started photography in the early 1980's with all types of film cameras
                      He has been in and out of darkrooms, developing and printing his own B/W film
                      also doing photo shoots for various groups which resulted in exhibitions in the 90's....Below you will see some of his amazing talent
                                                                                   

                                                

        
                  But it wasn't until 2008 after receiving a Nikon camera that he took up Photography again following 12 years of family life            



                       
                     Joe soon joined the Boyle Camera Club and was on the committee for 13 years


                                                                                 

    He thought himself everything he knows and has an eye for Street Photography, Environmental Photography, Landscape and Seascape Photography also Long Exposure



     Joe is also keen on Digital manipulation to a basic extent


                                         
                       

                     Joe's work can be found on Flickr and Artlimited
                      Artlimited Link: Click here    &    Flickr Link: Click here




    Reminders

              ∙     Future motivations & events: TBA

              ∙     Please note: Five euro admission paid at the door of each meeting contributes toward 
                      general cost of running our meetings as remaining levy cumulated is funded to  
                      support club and members for future activities and events within the club

              ∙     Members are reminded annual subscriptions are now due renewal for 2024
                      Subscriptions are renewed every January for the following year 2024 and can be paid                                              to Martina Morris(treasurer), simply pop the required amount in an envelope    
                      with your name and number printed clearly on the front and can be collected at the door at 
                      your next meeting.
                      New members should fill in a membership form via this website(printer required) or ask a   
                      committee member for a form at any meeting you attend
                      Paid members will be added to the WhatsApp group (ask for a committee member to be                                          added)
                     
                      - Full Membership €45 
                      - Student €25
                      - OAP €25
                      - Unwaged €25

            

             ∙      Click here to view the  26/26 Challenge                 
                    

             ∙      Click here to view the 52/52 Challenge








    Meetings are held in: St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, F52 N260

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

    Saturday, December 23, 2023

    Best wishes this year and the next

     Boyle Camera Club  would like to wish all members, friends and neighbours near and far....
     a safe and happy Christmas and a healthy new year


     




    Our theme for the next months meeting is "Indoor photography"


    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....





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

    Wednesday, December 13, 2023

    Update on 12/12/23 Meeting

    AFTER OUR BREAK

    Last night, we celebrated our annual Christmas party in the club house
    We also celebrated 8 years of service from Hugh Rooney with a token of gratitude presented by 
    Marty Cooke (picture insert)
    Hugh represented P.O.T.Y officer for many years, that is now Margaret Dolan's turn to fill his shoes





    With that in mind we have a line up of speakers in the new year!


    MOTIVATION RESULTS for "Doors" Photography


    Beginners - 1st place - Too many doors - Gordan Chuen
                       2nd place - Blue door - Sean O'Rourke
                       3rd place - Trapdoor - Gordan Chuen


    Intermediate - 1st place - Keep out - Derek Fetherstone
                           2nd place - Hidden door - Mark Stewart
                           3rd place - Church door - Mary Lane


    Advanced - 1st place - Red on yellow - Hugh Rooney
                       2nd place - Sad door - Margaret Mulligan
                       3rd place - Sliding door - Robert Gillan



    Overall winner by  Derek Fetherstone - Keep out


    Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to January's motivation 







    NEXT MEETING: 9th January 2024
    Monthly motivation for January "Indoor" Photography





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




    Wednesday, December 6, 2023

    Club Meeting & Xmas Party - Tuesday 12th December

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

    AGENDA FOR OUR DECEMBER 2023 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS


    Chairpersons Address 

              ∙      Announcements 

              ∙      AOB           

    Motivation Slideshow

              ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Ann Doherty 

                      The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Doors" 
                      All entries can be seen here on Flickr 

              ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 9th 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 will not be available after due date

                     Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting



    Tea/Coffee Break

               

    After Our Break

                          
                ∙     Tonight, after our monthly motivation slideshow 
                       we shall hold our Christmas Party in the club house 
                       Hot food, treats and refreshments will be served as we close out 2023 with 
                       our last meeting 

                       We will also announce the "Photography of the year" results for 2023......
                       


                                         

    Reminders

              ∙     Future motivations & events: TBA

              ∙     Please note: Five euro admission paid at the door of each meeting contributes toward 
                      general cost of running our meetings as remaining levy cumulated is funded to  
                      support club and members for future activities and events within the club

              ∙     Members are reminded annual subscriptions can now be paid early for 2024
                      Subscriptions are renewed every January for the following year and can be paid early in the 
                      run up to 2024 to Martina Morris(treasurer), simply pop the required amount in an envelope    
                      with your name and number printed clearly on the front and can be collected at the door at 
                      your next meeting.
                      New members should fill in a membership form via this website(printer required) or ask a   
                      committee member for a form at any meeting you attend
                      Paid members will be added to the WhatsApp group (ask for a committee member to be added)
                     
                      - Full Membership €45 
                      - Student €25
                      - OAP €25
                      - Unwaged €25

            

             ∙      Click here to view the  26/26 Challenge                 
                    

             ∙      Click here to view the 52/52 Challenge








    Meetings are held in: St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, F52 N260

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

    Sunday, December 3, 2023

    Outing 2nd December 2023

     Venue: Belvedere, Mullingar, County Westmeath

    Yesterday members had a fieldtrip to the Land of Light event held in Belvedere House and gardens, Mullingar, County Westmeath Land of Light – Magical illuminated outdoor walking trail

    This will mark our last outing the club will have before the Christmas period
    Below are some images captured by Derek Fetherstone






    Members organised the day away through interest and Whatsapp messaging within the club group 
    If you are not currently receiving Whatsapp messaging or are not part of the club Whatsapp group and your membership is up to date.....don't worry!
    Just ask a committee member to be included in the Boyle Camera Club Whatsapp group (that's if you use Whatsapp, of course!) 
    Doing so you will receive updated information about events, fieldtrips or anything photography from time to time...









    NEXT MEETING: 12th December '23
    Monthly motivation for December "Doors
    (DUE THIS SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER)






    Meetings are held in: St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, F52 N260

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

    Wednesday, November 15, 2023

    Update on 14/11/23 Meeting

    AFTER OUR BREAK

     Great night last night, And thank you to Ann Doherty for her input from her visit to
     Vietnam and Cambodia in recent times, amazing photos and talk 

    With that in mind we have a line up of speakers in the new year!


    MOTIVATION RESULTS for "AUTUMN"


    Beginners - 1st place - Sean O'Rourke.....Loughanane
                       2nd place - Carmel Reynolds.....Autumn 2
                       3rd place - Tristan Otto.....Autumn 1


    Intermediate - 1st place - Derek Fetherstone.....Only in Autumn
                           2nd place - Martina Morris.....Shooting Autumn
                           3rd place - Catherine Mularkey.....Shadows of Autumn


    Advanced - 1st place - Ann Doherty.....Avenue of trees
                       2nd place - Hugh Rooney.....Surrounded by Autumn
                       3rd place - Sean Gillespie.....Beach bath


    & overall winner by Derek Fetherstone.....Only in Autumn 


    Thank you to all that participated and we look forward to Decembers motivation 










    NEXT MEETING: 12th December '23
    Monthly motivation for December "Doors"





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


    Monday, November 6, 2023

    Club Meeting - Tuesday 14th November

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

    AGENDA FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2023 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS


    Chairpersons Address 

              ∙      Announcements 

              ∙      AOB           

    Motivation Slideshow

              ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Margaret Dolan

                      The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Autumn" 
                      All entries can be seen here on Flickr 

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

                      Beginners - Click here to upload your images for this category

                      IntermediateClick here to upload your images for this category 

                      AdvancedClick here to upload your images for this category

                    

                     Please note: Links will not be available after due date

                     Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting



    Tea/Coffee Break

               

    After Our Break

              
                ∙     Tonight, our very own Ann Doherty (LIPF) will share her experience from her trip to the 
                        middle-east and her passion for photography

                        


    Ann is based in Ballina, County Mayo and joined Mayo Camera Club 11 years ago
    More recently she joined Boyle Camera Club 4 years ago




    In 2016 Ann took off on a three week holiday visiting Vietnam and Cambodia
     



    And we have learned she enjoys Landscape and People Photography




    Insert is just a few of her images with more to be seen at Tuesdays meeting 


                        
                                         

    Reminders

              ∙     Future motivations & events: TBA

              ∙     Please note: Five euro admission paid at the door of each meeting contributes toward 
                      general cost of running our meetings as remaining levy cumulated is funded to  
                      support club and members for future activities and events within the club

              ∙     Members are reminded annual subscriptions are now due
                      Subscriptions are renewed every January for the following year and can be paid early in the 
                      run up to 2024 to Martina Morris(treasurer), simply pop the required amount in an envelope    
                      with your name and number printed clearly on the front and can be collected at the door at 
                      your next meeting.
                      New members should fill in a membership form via this website(printer required) or ask a   
                      committee member for a form at any meeting you attend
                      Paid members will be added to the WhatsApp group (ask for a committee member to be added)
                     
                      - Full Membership €45 
                      - Student €25
                      - OAP €25
                      - Unwaged €25

            

             ∙      Click here to join/view the  26/26 Challenge                 
                     €5 fee is now due and can be collected at the door of club meetings

             ∙      Click here to view the 52/52 Challenge








    Meetings are held in: St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, F52 N260

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