Happy Christmas & New Year!

Image - The West's Awake - Margaret Dolan

Boyle Camera Club wish all our members and friends, the very best, for this Christmas and in the New Year. We look forward to an exciting and busy year ahead in 2017. 

December's Meeting

December's meeting began with the Chairmans address, which can be seen here. This was followed by the monthly motivation which was presented by Joe Kennedy and judged by Matthew Gammon. This theme was 'Shadows, Lines & Curves'. A detailed discussion and critique of the motivation entries followed. Entries can be viewed here. Next months Motivation is 'Doors & Windows'. Photos can be entered here.

Motivation entry - Village Shopping - Jordan Cummins

After the festive tea break the members split into groups to discuss various projects each group is undertaking.  

Members are reminded of the January photo editing challenge, which was discussed at the meeting. Members are invited to download the raw file here, and process/edit the photo as you wish (on your preferred editing software). Des O'Dwyer will demonstrate his approach to editing the same photo at the January meeting. Details of where to submit your version of the photo will be on the forum in due course.

Next Club Meeting - Tuesday 10th January 

We look forward to seeing you all.

New members very welcome.

Agenda - Club Meeting Tuesday 13th December

Door opens at 7.45pm. Meeting will begin PROMPTLY at 8pm!

The Agenda for our December meeting this Tuesday night is as follows;

• Chairperson's Address; John Walshe
• Announcement of upcoming Photoshoot.
• Motivation theme for December - Windows & Doors
• Discussion of upcoming skills session.
• AOB

• Motivation Slideshow - Presented by Joe Kennedy and judged by Matthew Gammon. The theme for this month's Motivation was ''Shadows, Lines & Curves''.

• Festive Tea/Coffee Break!

• Group Sessions - Members will split into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced groups to discuss group projects.

Charity Donations
All money collected at the door will be donated to the local charity - The Baby Loughlin Og Burns Journey.

There will also be beautifully produced 2017 calendars available for sale, with proceeds also going to the The Baby Loughlin Og Burns Journey. These calendars were produced by our own Hugh Rooney, and showcase 12 superb images (see below) from his vast landscape collection. The calendars are great value at €8 each.

Charity Calendar - Produced by Hugh Rooney

Meetings are held in St Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle.
We look forward to seeing you all.
As always, new members are very welcome.

Photoshoot to Galway Christmas Market - Tomorrow 10th Dec

We are plan to go to Galway tomorrow, Saturday 10th December, for a photoshoot of the Christmas Market, as discussed on the forum.

The christmas markets and the adjoining streets are beautifully lit up with christmas lights and atmosphere at the moment, so there should be great photo opportunities on offer, especially around the blue hour. Since sunset is due to be 4.10pm approx, the suggestion is to meet at the top of Eyre Square at 3pm (at the 'sails' monument). 

At the moment most people are travelling there directly, but if members want to car pool from Boyle, or make any other arrangements, you can do so on the Forum post already mentioned. 

Members should also bring tripods and strobist gear, not to mention warm cloths and footwear. Have a safe journey and happy shooting! 

December Motivation Deadline - Tomorrow 6th Dec

A reminder that entries for the December Motivation should be submitted before midnight, tomorrow night, Tuesday 6th December.  Entries should be submitted to Dropbox via the links provided on the Forum for Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced. Members should refer to the motivation rules, particularly regarding sizing and naming of entries.  This months theme is  'Shadows, Lines & Curves.