Boyle Camera Club Chairperson, Kit O'Connor presents Martina Morris of TOUCH Ireland with a cheque for €600 from the proceeds of the club's recent photography exhibition at Boyle Library. Also in the photo are committee members Debbie McCormack and Andrew Rimmer.
Our first club meeting of the Autumn season kicked off with an excellent presentation by club member Desmond O'Dwyer. Desmond has been exploring the possibilities of HDR photography for some time and his well researched and delivered presentation went some way to clarifying the pros and cons of this post production technique. Not one to sit on the fence regarding photography issues, Desmond's generosity in sharing his experience in this field was well received by members, even those that have a 'love/hate' relationship with HDR photography. For members that missed the meeting, Desmond has offered to make his presentation available on-line HERE.
BCC Exhibition at The Dock
The Dock exhibition was selected from over 120 photos submitted by members. In a slideshow presentation, the photos that will not be hanging on the gallery walls were reviewed and an informal critique took place on a selection of the photos. With regard to the exhibition, prints are now at the gallery, the posters and catalogues are printed and members should now be considering what they will wear on the big night of Friday 23rd September to the opening! We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Group Discussions
Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners groups met to arrange photo shoots in the coming weeks.
Advanced Group;
Thursday 29th September - Low-light shoot. Meeting at 6.00pm, Ardcarn Church (between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon on the N4). Some blue-hour work in the adjacent cemetery followed by a visit to the church. Our gratitude to the Gillespie Family for granting access.
Intermediate Group;
9th October. Meet at Rathcormack School Car Park, at 9.30am. Car pool from there to Hazelwood and surrounding areas of interest. Ideal opportunity for Macro work. Depending on time, peoples availability and interest we can move on to other areas for photographic opportunities. All are welcome. Interested parties respond to this post in the club forum HERE.
Beginners Group;
Tony Murphy discussed how to use a compact camera to take close-up and macro photos. Members are expected to put this into action in this month's motivation. The beginners group will be meeting in early October for an indoor natural light still-life and portraiture shoot. Maeve has kindly offered to bring some theatrical costumes so this one should be a bit of fun! Date and time for the beginners shoot to be decided. All members welcome.
National Hot Air Balloon Championships Photo Shoot in Birr
A contingent from the club will attend this event on Sunday 25th September. Presently, Andy is looking into hiring a bus. Weather permitting, this should be an excellent day out with club members having full photography access to Birr Castle estate. Anyone that has not already signed up can email Andy via info@boylecameraclub.com
October Motivation
The Motivation theme for this month is MACRO Photography. Members might find this post from a few years ago helpful. 3 Photos to info@boylecameraclub.com by FRIDAY 7th October.
AGM - Tuesday 11th October
Our October meeting will see Boyle Camera Club celebrate our 4th birthday. The agenda will be posted here in the coming weeks. Members interested in putting their names forward for positions on the new committee should notify the club secretary in advance of the meeting. Members of the current committee will be putting their names forward for retention of posts, however there will be at least two seats to fill on the new committee. All registered members are encouraged to attend.
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