Martina published Floral Photo Book on the back of her 52/52 project

Club member, Martina Morris, has self-published a splendid photo book of her images submitted to this year's 52/52 photo challenge. The book is a botanical feast for the eyes and accompanied by very informative text on each floral specimen. This is an excellent way to celebrate the completion of a photographic project and I hope it will be the first of many from Martina's able and prolific lens work.

Martina's book is available to view and purchase on photo box HERE.

52/52 Photo Challenge - Winners Announced

 

Video compiled by Des O'Dwyer representing a selection of members images contributed to this year's 52/52 Photo Challenge.

This year's 52/52 photo challenge was contested by over 20 members with 10 making it successfully to the finish line. The challenge asked participants to post one photo each week for an entire year. One would think this a simple enough task, but those taking part confessed to the struggle involved in such a commitment. The fact that over half those that started the challenge (many serious photographers from the Advanced Group!!) failed to complete it, proves the point. Congratulations to the finalists; Donal Hackett, Mick Nolan, Martina Morris, Hugh Rooney, Margaret Dolan, Matthew Gammon, Catherine Mullarkey, Noreen McNamara, Derek Fetherstone and Andy Rimmer.

This year, the challenge was judged by Joe Kennedy, Tony Murphy and Jason Mallard. Judging was based on consistency in quality and content. Sets did not have to be thematic but some members did adopt a thematic approach which added to the challenge. After much deliberation, Donal Hackett was announced winner and Mick Nolan, a well deserved runner-up. Congratulations to you both!

The full contribution to the 52/52 challenge this year was 752 photos from 25 members. You can see the full set HERE.

The NEW 52/52 challenge begins this week with the first photo due to be loaded by participants TONIGHT! So if you've not yet registered by joining the New 52/52 Group on Flickr, do so now HERE. Remember, photos must be taken during the week of submission, NO BACK-DATED PHOTOS! If your photo is not posted to the Flickr Group before midnight Friday (period of grace, Saturday morning), it will be recorded as an invalid entry! Please read the full rules by following the link below. We wish you all the best of luck and look forward to seeing the images! 

Full details of the rules are available HERE.

Agenda - Club Meeting Tuesday 11th March

The Agenda for the March meeting is as follows;

• Chairperson's Address;
• 52/52 End of Season - Finalists. New 52/52 to commence after this club meeting. Entry fee is €5.00. First photo to be loaded to the new 52/52 Group this Friday 14th March. Participants must have their own Flickr account, join the 52/52 Group and add their photo each week before midnight on Friday.
• Annual Photographic Weekend 2014 - Inis Oirr. Members advised to pay deposit of €20.00 to secure accommodation. So far 25 members have signed up on the FORUM.
• Photo Shoots and Schedule for 2014. Also, Inter-club shoots as a number of camera clubs have expressed interest in visiting Boyle.
• IPF Distinctions; members going forward to the next sitting.
• Roscommon Community Tourism Network request for images of local interest.
• Andy Rimmer and Tony Murphy - BCC Flickr Group Pool - 'Photo of the Month'.
• Mick Nolan will give a 5-minute talk on one of his recent images.
• This month's Motivation, 'Environmental Portraiture'. Judged by photographer, John Reynolds. Members photos HERE. Members are encouraged to PRINT one of their images for this month's additional print category which will be judged during the meeting.
• Tea/Coffee Break
• Presentation - Jason Mallard and Tony Murphy will demonstrate their individual approaches to basic image editing using Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Group Sessions - Opportunity to discuss relevant photography issues for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced members.

Members should note that the door fee for meetings is now €3 as discussed and agreed at our recent AGM.

We look forward to seeing you all.

New members always welcome.