Hot Air Balloons Photo Shoot Opportunity - 25th and 26th May

Hot Air Balloons taken during the 2010 event near Edgeworthstown by Tony Murphy

The Hot Air Balloons are returning to Lough Key Forest Park on the weekend of 25th & 26th May. Boyle Camera Club have received permission from the balloon event organisers, (weather conditions permitting) to allow up to 6 members inside the safety ropes to photograph the balloons inflating before take-off.

This is likely to be a very busy weekend in the Forest Park, as it coincides with The Gathering Open Air Concert featuring Tommy Fleming and a fireworks display on Saturday evening. There is also the Ham Sandwich concert on Sunday.

Depending on the weather, it is proposed that the balloons will fly at about 6:15am and 5:30pm on both days. BCC committee would like to know if members are interested in taking up the offer of access behind the ropes? Depending on numbers, we cannot guarantee that you will get (a) the opportunity, or (b) your preferred option, but we will try our best to accommodate all, one way or another. The final decision will ultimately rest with the organisers.

With this in mind, anyone interested should respond via Andy's post on the CLUB FORUM asap indicating; NAME - DAY and PREFERRED TIME (6.15am or 5.30pm) for the photoshoot, so that a schedule can be arranged.

Lough Key Photo Shoot - Sunday 28th April

Left Background - Oliver Nevin Lough Key Boats with Martin Cooke and Derek Fetherstone. Front Left - Norman Little with Dermot Devine, Margaret Dolan and Maeve Cormican.

Members of Boyle Camera Club braved the waters of Lough Key to visit legendary Castle Island. The club would like to thank Oliver Nevin of Lough Key Boats, for an enjoyable morning.

Anyone interested in a speed-boat trip about the lake to visit the many islands can contact Oliver on 087-0846 849

 

INIS MÓR Photo Shoot - Friday 3rd - 5th May

Right about now, if you're not getting your camera sensor cleaned and waxing your hiking boots for the Bank Holiday Weekend, you certainly should be!!

Friday 3rd May
Flight Departure Times from Connemara Airport to Inis Mór (Aer Arann 8-seater plane, 8-minute flight) €40.00 return. Booking Essential. Directions from Boyle see map below, allow about 2.5 hours for driving.
NB Margaret was notified of following departure times; 12pm, 3.30pm and 5.00pm. These times differ from those on the website which indicates departure times as 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 4.00pm and 5.00pm so it's best to confirm in advance if intending to fly! Contact; 091-593034

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Ferry Departure Times Aran Island Ferries from Rossaveal to Inis Mór - 10am, 1.00pm and 6.30pm. Cost; €25.00 return. 40-minute crossing. Directions from Boyle to Rossaveal see map below, allow about 2.5 hours for driving. Contact; 091-568903 to confirm sailing times.

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Accommodation Dormer House B&B. €70 pps for 2-nights.
Evening Meal on Saturday night in Joe Watty's Pub with live music, €25.00.

Sunday 5th May

Flight Departure Times from Inis Mór to Connemara Airport Booking Essential.

NB Margaret was informed that an 11am flight exists but the website indicates departure times from Aran as 10.15am and 4.15pm so again, it's best to confirm in advance.

Ferry Departure Times from Inis Mór to Rossaveal

9am, 12.00pm and 5.00pm

Many thanks to Margaret for organising the event.
Enjoy the weekend!

Club Meeting Tuesday 9th April

Once again, the webmaster apologies for the delay in updates to the site.

The April club meeting very much followed the agenda outlined in the previous post.

Opening the meeting, Chairperson Andy Rimmer, discussed recent and upcoming exhibitions, notably the club's intention to exhibit photos in Gleeson's, Roscommon to coincide with the Lamb Festival. Members are asked to forward framed photos (preferably on an agricultural/sheep theme) to the committee before Friday 26th April.

Presentation

Jason Mallard spoke about a few of the most influential contemporary photographers about today and the impact they have on his own work. Among those discussed were Dave Hill and Gregory Crewdson.

Top - 'Cornameeltha Ponies' by Tony Murphy. Bottom left - 'Sligo Train' by Lexie Monaghan and 'Neighbour from the Garden' - Martina Morris.

Motivation

Desmond O'Dwyer presented this month's Motivation. The theme for April was "One Minute From Home". Hugh Rooney judged entries and gave personal critiques on selected shots. Members entries HERE.

The winners in each category were;

Advanced

1. “Cornameeltha Ponies” - Tony Murphy
2. "Easter” - Des O'Dwyer
3. “Bow Down Before Me” - Andy Rimmer

Intermediate

1. “Neighbour from the Garden” - Martina Morris
2. “What a View!!” - Mary Lane
3. “Maybe Some Day” - Margaret Dolan

Beginners

1. “Sligo Train” - Lexie Monaghan
2. "Before Dark" - Noreen McNamara
3. "Perched" - Noreen McNamara

Printed Images Section

This month members were asked to submit one image to the Print section. This event takes place every third meeting and is an open section for ALL. The winner is judged during the meeting by club members. This month's winner was “The Gate” by Debbie McCormack.

Next month's motivation theme set by Hugh Rooney is Pattern.

Members should note that the new email address for motivation submissions is;

motivationpics@gmail.com 

Entries on or before Friday 10th May

Group Sessions

Beginners - Tony Murphy discussed the necessity of having an organised approach to File Management. The simple task of uploading images is something we all do without thinking, far too often though, we rarely have an effective way of organising files so that they can be easily located, edited and transferred. Tony discussed a number of long-term organisation, storage and security methods.

Intermediate and Advanced - Jason Mallard discussed various options to editing RAW and JPEG image files.

Club Photo Shoot

This month's Photo Shoot takes place on Sunday 28th April at Lough Key Forest Park. Members will venture out onto the lake and visit Castle Island. Speed-boat trip costs €10. Life Jackets provided. Meet at Lough Key Visitor Centre at 10am. There will be the option to visit Trinity and other islands on the lake for an additional fee to interested members.

Annual Weekend Photo Shoot - INIS MÓR 2013

Full details on the arrangements for the club's annual island photo shoot posted shortly ... promise!

Next Club Meeting - Tuesday 14th May at 8pm, St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle. New members always welcome.

Agenda - Club Meeting Tuesday 9th April

The agenda for our April meeting is as follows;

• Chairperson address
• Motivation - Presented by Des O'Dwyer and judged by Huge Rooney. This month's Motivation, set by Andy Rimmer, is 'One Minute From Home'. View members entries HERE. In addition to the usual slideshow format, members will PRINT one of their submissions which will be judged by the membership present at the meeting.
• Break
• Presentation - Jason Mallard discusses his Heros of Photography
• Group Sessions - Beginners will be led by Tony Murphy, Intermediate and Advanced Groups will combine and be led by Jason Mallard.

Other Issues

April Photo Shoot.

Inish Mór Weekend Photo Shoot up-date.

Lamb Festival - BCC to exhibit in Gleeson's, Roscommon Town.

Meeting takes place at 8pm in St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle.

We look forward to seeing you all there.