Challenge commences soon

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The 52/52 Challenge will commence soon, with the first submissions due by midnight on Saturday 22nd November.

For the first time ever, a 26/26 Challenge will run alongside the 52/52. 

The 26/26 Challenge will finish at the 26-week mark, offering a shorter option for those who feel 52 weeks is too much.

Flexibility: Participants may begin with the 26/26 Challenge and switch to the 52/52 Challenge within the first six weeks if they decide to go the full distance. Conversely, participants who start with the 52/52 Challenge may opt out within the first six weeks and complete the 26/26 Challenge instead. In either case, they should notify any committee member.

Entry fee: €5 for either challenge and due at the next Club meeting.

All entry fees will form the prize fund, and the club will match the total amount, doubling the final prize for the winners.

Theme:

You may submit images on any topic throughout the challenge, or choose a specific theme each week.

Submissions:

A Flickr Group will be made available in the days leading up to the first submission deadline. (Shared on club WhatsApp group soon!)

You must:

1. Join the group and upload your weekly images before midnight every Saturday. 

                Any image submitted must be taken between Saturdays and not from your archive.

        2.   Create an album in your own Flickr account titled:

• 52/52 2025/26 or 26/26 2025/26

3. Title each entry in the format, for example:

• 1/52 Three trees     or      1/26 Three trees

• 2/52 Flying bird      or      1/26 Flying bird

•   3/52 Urban space     or      1/26 Urban space, etc.

           4.     EXIF data must be visible to qualify as an official submission.

           5.   •   Click Here  to be directed to the 52/52 Flickr group, alternatively 

              •    Click Here to be directed to the 26/26 Flickr group, to join.

                

These challenges are a great opportunity to get out with your camera gear, explore, and enjoy the freedom of freelance photography. 

Please take care in challenging conditions — and who knows, we may cross paths out in the field for a chat.

Let the clicking begin! 📸

Update on 11/11/25 Meeting

Summary of Tonight’s Meeting

We began last night’s meeting with a talk on flash photography by one of our members, Michael Reynolds.
Michael covered topics including the use and understanding of flash in both indoor and outdoor settings.
It was a detailed and insightful discussion that encouraged questions and demonstrations for both beginner and advanced members.

It’s great to see members engaging in these talks, and we hope this continues as good practice for future guest speakers.

We also discussed several new ideas brought forward by the newly elected committee, including more field trips, exhibitions, and competitions — all aimed at elevating the club as we move into the new year.

We also had the presentation of prizes to the winners of the 52/52 challenge.

Displayed image is Garry Fitzgerald accepting his prize from Chairperson Andy Rimmer.

All other winners were absent from last nights meeting, therefore prizes will be handed out accordingly.

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th November

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •       Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •      Before Our Break          

        

          ∙      Our very own County Mayo man Michael Reynolds, will give a presentation on flash photography.

                 Using and understanding flash in photography is very important, and now is your chance to  

                  ask questions. Michael will surely be open to any insights you may have on the topic, so be 

                  sure to share what you have learned with Micheal and the rest of the group.

                  Getting involved in the club is what it's all about!

     •     Tea/Coffee Break           

          

     •     After Our Break

          

          ∙        Motivation Slideshow  

                 Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Catherine Mullarkey/Mary Lane
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Autumn" themed Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 08th November via the following links:                                

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting