Friday, April 10, 2009

Camera Club Meeting - 8th April 2009

Shutter Speed
Example of the difference between Slow and Fast Shutter Speed as discussed at this month's meeting.
This month's meeting of Boyle Camera Club included a presentation by Tony Murphy on the subject of Shutter Speed, the second part of three such presentations on the issue of The Exposure Triangle.

This month's Motivation images were presented by Conor Dowling. This month's theme, 'People at Work', proved to be challenging and a number of members images were discussed.
Motivation submissions can be viewed HERE.

Next month's Motivation
Submissions for the Quarterly Club Competition should be sent to info@boylecameraclub.com before the end of April. The theme for this competition is SPRINGTIME.

Love Where You Live 2009
Boyle Camera Club will once again exhibit as part of the Boyle Arts Festival 2009. The theme for this exhibition is 'Love Where You Live'. Submissions for the exhibition will be due at the end of May. More details to follow.

Club Chairperson, Sean O'Dowd presented a selection of his images and discussed his approach to photography and how he uses it to inform his passion for Graphic Design.

Club member Paraic Brennan will give a presentation on his work at next month's meeting.

Additional items addressed were the next club photo shoot and the weekend trip to Achill Island.

Photo Shoot - Sunday 26th April
This month's photo shoot will take place along the length of Boyle River. The shoot will start in Boyle and work its way to Derreen Wood to view the famous bluebells. We will stop at various spots along the river an finish with tea at a very special venue.

Photo Weekend - Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Weekend of Friday 5th or Friday 12th June 2009


Club Treasurer, Christopher O'Connor, has been in contact with a number of accommodation sources and it is essential that bookings be consolidated as soon as possible. The cost will be €40.00 pps/per night in a local hotel. Chris needs numbers immediately!! Members interested should notify Chris via info@boylecameraclub.com.

The event will commmence on Achill Island on the Friday night with a shoot at sunrise on Saturday morning. We will stay two nights and return to Boyle on Sunday. Members can join the event at any stage, e.g. Saturday or Sunday. It promises to be a very special photographic experience, no matter what the weather brings.
A full itenerary will be drafted shortly and published for members to review.

Full Minutes from the meeting prepared by Club Secretary, Dermot Devine, available HERE.

The next club meeting will take place on Wednesday 13th May at 8pm in The Moving Stairs, Boyle.

TM

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