BCC - Photo Shoot Sunday 24th March

 

Brian Munnelly led this month's photo shoot which took place at St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle. On a bitterly cold and windy March morning, members explored the possibilities of close-up, fast shutter-speed photography. Great fun!

Club Photo Shoot - Sunday 24th March, 9am St. Joseph's Resource Centre.

Brian Munnelly will lead an indoor photo shoot for all members at St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle on Sunday morning next, 24th March 9.00am - 12.00pm.
Members will recall Brian's talk at our February meeting when he discussed the process of shooting water droplets.

There will be a fee of €5 to cover the cost of the venue.

BCC Photography Exhibition at Coffey's, Carrick-on-Shannon

Boyle Camera Club members are reminded to deliver their FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS to the committee for the forthcoming exhibition at Coffey's, Carrick-on-Shannon. The exhibition will be hung by committee members next Monday afternoon 25th March from 4pm.

This is an open exhibition, photos on any subject are acceptable. Please ensure that the following information is placed on the back of each piece; name, title, contact number, price if for sale.

The exhibition in Lough Key Forest Park was very well received by the public. The club would like to extend gratitude to Louise and all the staff at the visitor centre.

Boyle Camera Club Photography Exhibition - 15th - 18th March at Lough Key Forest Park

 

Boyle Camera Club are presenting an exhibition of photography this St. Patrick's Weekend at Lough Key Forest Park Visitor Centre. The exhibition will run from Friday 15th to Monday 18th March.

   

Club members Brian Munnelly, Chairperson Andy Rimmer, Donal Hackett, Joe Kennedy and Geoff Percy setting up the exhibition at Lough Key Forest Park

Agenda - Club Meeting Tuesday 12th March

Meeting to commence at 7.45pm so as to present exhibition photos, pay Aran Island Photo Shoot Deposit and Annual Membership Fee.

There will be a selection of frames for sale to interested club members. These are surplus frames from our recent exhibitions and will sell for €10 each.

The agenda for our March meeting is as follows;

• 8.00pm Chairperson address
• In this month's '5-minute slot', Geoff Percy will discuss one of his recent images.
• Presentation - Cork photographer and long-exposure virtuoso, Rohan Reilly, will talk about his work. Rohan spent last weekend about Boyle and conducted specialist workshops on the Sligo coastline with advanced and intermediate members.
• Break
• Motivation - Presented by Des O'Dwyer and judged by Andy Rimmer and Maeve Cormican. This month's Motivation, set by Des, is 'DERELICTION'. View members entries HERE.
• Group Sessions - Beginners (Tony Murphy will lead the group - members should bring their cameras - RAW v JPEG will be the subject), Intermediate (Camera Flash/Off-Camera Flash is the subject), Advanced (Joe Kennedy will discuss the work of Michael Kenna).

Other Issues

Patrick's Weekend Exhibition in Forest Park - Members should bring their mounted photos.

Aran Islands Photo Shoot May 2013 - DEPOSIT €35.00 required to secure accommodation.

Club Exhibitions - Coffey's Carrick-on-Shannon

Meeting takes place at '7.45pm' in St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

BCC Photo Exhibition - 16th March Lough Key Forest Park

Club members are invited to exhibit photographs at Lough Key Forest park during St. Patrick's weekend - 16th March (Patrick's Day is on Sunday 17th this year). The exhibition will be accommodated on display panels inside the main entrance.

Specification
This is an open exhibition, photos can be in colour or black & white, on any subject. Print sizes must be A4 or larger. Prints must be window mounted with white/off-white card and have backing board. Mount should be a minimum of 3-inches about the photo. All photos must be labelled on the back with photographers name, photo title, contact telephone number and price (if for sale).
No glass framed images.

Mounted prints should be brought to the next club meeting on Tuesday 12th March at 8pm in St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle.

Strokestown House Photo Shoot

 

A very enjoyable day was had at Strokestown House and Gardens on Sunday 24th February. Our sincere gratitude to Jackie who facilitated our visit and guided us through the house giving us free reign to photograph every aspect of the interior. Strokestown House is certainly one of the jewels in Roscommon's heritage crown and will feature in a series of programmes about 'The Big House' on TV3 shortly.

Friends of the Elderly 4th Annual Photo Competition.

Friends of the Elderly is holding its fourth annual photographic competition in the Central Library, Dublin 1.
"This exhibition is growing every year" says Dermot Kirwan, spokesperson for Friends of the Elderly, the Irish charity that visits the elderly in their homes. "We are looking for photos of young and old together". "We want the photos to show the mutual regard that is natural between the young and the elderly. Photographs of young and old enjoying each other's company are seldom seen in the media. We hope this exhibition will remind us all that our elderly should be at the heart of our communities and that we have a lot to thank them for. All we need love, that will be the message from this exhibition" says Dermot.
Head and shoulder shots preferred.
Nominations will also be displayed on the Friends of the Elderly online Photo Gallery and voting will be by general public The exhibition will run from 15th April to the 19th April in the Central Library, ILAC Centre, Dublin 1.
Prizes will include a family stay in a luxury hotel.

Photographs can be emailed to dkirwan@friendsoftheelderly.ie or posted to Dermot Kirwan at Friends of the Elderly, 25 Bolton Street. Dublin 1.

Closing date Monday 8th April.

For more information visit the Friends of the Elderly website.

Photo Shoot this Sunday - Strokestown House

Her Ladyship's Room, Strokestown House

This month's photo shoot will take place at Strokestown House on Sunday 24th February. Members will car pool from the Crescent in Boyle at 10am or meet at 10.30am in the car park of Strokestown House.

Club Meeting - Tuesday 12th February

Chairperson, Andy Rimmer, opened the meeting and discussed a number of important events that will take place in the months ahead;

• It looks likely that the annual weekend away club photo shoot will now take place during the May Bank Holiday Weekend between Friday 3rd and Sunday 5th .... there might be an option to extend the shoot to Monday 6th of May if members were so inclined. This year we will be taking on Inis Mór.
• This month's club photo shoot will take place at Strokestown House on Sunday 24th February. Members can car pool by meeting on the Crescent in Boyle at 10am or meet in the car park at Strokestown at 10.30am. We have permission to photograph all areas and aspects of the house up to mid-day.
• Club members are invited to exhibit photographs at Lough Key Forest park during St. Patrick's weekend - 16th March (Patrick's Day is on Sunday 17th this year). Print sizes can be between A4 and A3 (larger if you wish?). Photos must be window mounted with white/off white card and have backing board. Mount should be a minimum of 3-inches about the photo. In April, club members are asked to exhibit framed photos in Coffey's Coffee Shop, Carrick-on-Shannon. More on this later.
• Jason Mallard is hoping to run Adobe Lightroom classes for club members in the near future. Those interested should notify Jason via the club forum HERE.

5-minute 'How did you do that!' Photo Presentation

Brian Munnelly discussed how to capture water droplets using a basic but very effective home-studio set-up that included off-camera flash and card reflectors.

He showed a number of variations on this subject which included capturing water crowns and droplets on the back of a CD. All very doable when the weather is not conducive to venturing outside.

Fr. Frank Browne

Presentation

Tony Murphy discussed the early life and work of one of Ireland's most famous photographers, Fr. Frank Browne. Browne was 80 when he died in 1960 leaving a legacy of 42,000 images behind, many only coming to light since 1985 when Edward O'Donnell discovered a trunk in the basement of the Jesuit House in Dublin containing a treasure trove of Browne's precious negatives. Subsequently, many books on Fr. Browne's work have been published world wide and his contribution to photography  has regularly been compared to that of Robert Doisneau and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Fr. Browne will be best remembered for his photos of Titanic's fatal maiden voyage. He was a passenger on the ship when it sailed from Southampton to Cobh in April 1912. Tony focused on Browne's Titanic images with a promise to return another time to discuss other aspects of Fr. Browne's work.

Motivation

Desmond O'Dwyer and Brian Munnelly presented this month's Motivation. The theme for February was "ACTION". The lads also judged the entries and gave personal critiques on selected shots.

This month's Motivation winners are; top left Jason Mallard - Stooop! Norman Little - Fetch and Michael McGee - Breaking Waves.

The winners in each category were;

Advanced

1. “Stooop!” - Jason Mallard
2. "Big Wheel” - John Walshe
3. “Look, No Wings” - Mick Nolan

Intermediate

1. “Fetch” - Norman Little
2. “It's Mine” - Derek Fetherstone
3. “Music in the Air” - Martina Morris

Beginners

1. “Breaking Waves” - Michael McGee
2. "Surfing" - Noreen McNamara
3. "Big Waves" - Lexie Monaghan

Next month's motivation theme is DERELICTION. Des has posted full details on the club forum HERE. Members should note that the new email address for motivation submissions is;

motivationpics@gmail.com 

Entries on or before Friday 8th March.

52/52 Winners Announced

 

Well done to our 13 Finalists. It was very challenging to pick a winner from the group, none the less, congratulations to Geoff Percy for his 52/52 set. Second place was shared by Brian Munnelly and Donal Hackett and Debbie McCormack was third.

The new 52/52 Challenge is now underway. 1/52 should be posted before mid-night this Friday 15th February. Members must upload their image to their own flickr site and place it in a Set titled 52/52. Then add it to the new Boyle Camera Club 52/52 GROUP. Full details on the rules HERE. We look forward to seeing some more great work this year.

Group Sessions

Unfortunately we were unable to conduct Group Sessions at this month's meeting due to time restrictions. This will be done at the meeting in March.

Next Club Meeting - 8pm Tuesday 12th March 2013 at St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle. New members are always welcome.

Agenda - Club Meeting Tuesday 12th February

The agenda for our February meeting is as follows;

• Chairperson address
• In this 5-minute slot, Brian Munnelly will discuss one of his recent images.
• Presentation - Tony Murphy will talk about the work of one of Ireland's most celebrated photographers, Father Frank Browne.
• Break
• Motivation - Presented, judged and critiqued by Des O'Dwyer and Brian Munnelly. This month's Motivation, set by Mark Capilitan, is 'Action'. View members entries HERE.
• 52/52 Challenge Winners announced.
• Group Sessions - Beginners (Tony Murphy will lead the group - members should bring their cameras - RAW v JPEG will be the subject), Intermediate (Camera Flash/Off-Camera Flash is the subject), Advanced (Joe Kennedy will discuss the work of Michael Kenna).

Other Issues

52/52 Challenge begins this week. €5.00 Registration fee due.

Aran Islands Photo Shoot - May 2013

Club Photo Shoot February

Rohan Reilly Workshops March

Club Exhibitions

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

We look forward to seeing you all there.

52/52 Photo Challenge 2013

For the last 52-weeks, a group of Boyle Camera Club members have been actively contributing to a 52/52 photo challenge that began in February 2012 generating 1300 photos! Registered members submitted ONE PHOTO EACH WEEK for 52 weeks. This proved to be no mean task and has been the subject of many conversations among participants! Twenty-six members registered but only 11 members have succeeded in meeting the criteria for a full portfolio submission. The challenge finished last Friday 25th January.

Individual portfolios will now be reviewed by a very prestigious judging panel and the winner will be announced at the next club meeting on Tuesday 12th February. View submissions in the 52/52 Group Pool HERE.

A NEW 52/52 challenge will now commence and members can register their interest by paying the €5.00 entry fee at the meeting.

First photos for 52/52 2013 will be submitted by Friday 15th February. Participating members must have their own Flickr account set up as submissions are made through a Flickr Group. Read the rules carefully on the club FORUM.

We look forward with great anticipation to your participation!

This is the NEW Boyle Camera Club 52/52 Group Pool for 2013.

Investing in Wireless Triggers?

At the recent club photo shoot, some members were using wireless triggers to fire the club's studio lights. As many members cameras do not have a sync-cord socket, wireless triggers are a very effective substitute, some would even say a better solution to the sync cable as they offer greater flexibility for movement when shooting.

Brian and Donal have passed on the following information for members consideration if interested in investing in wireless triggers.

Solution One

During the shoot, Brian was using a set of Yongnuo triggers purchased on ebay. They work out at about €35 for a set of 2. In this case, both units are the same and can be used as transmitter or receicver. They include a shutter release cable, which enables you to use the triggers as a remote shutter release. They are available in sets of 3 and 4 also.

The triggers in the link are specifically for Nikon. There are also Canon versions available.

Go to ebay and search for; ‘Yongnuo RF-603 wireless flash triggers’. Make sure you specify Canon or Nikon, Brian is not sure if there are models available for other makes of camera. (NB PC sync cable NOT supplied, this will need to be purchased separately).

Brian says "I have found these triggers to be great for the price as in they rarely misfire. They are not professional grade such as Skyport Transmitter and Receivers or Pocket Wizards (which are much more expensive) by any means, but they are great for starting out and are probably one of the better 'ebay triggers' available. I would recommend picking up a PC Sync Cable also. It should only cost about €13. This will enable the triggers to be used with Studio lights – as we did on Saturday Morning. The description is: Yongnuo RF-603 Screwlock PC Sync Cable 6.35mm + 3.5mm adapter for Studio Strobe."

Thanks for that Brian.

Solution Two.

Donal showed a cheaper solution to using triggers in the form of a Hot-Shoe Adaptor, also available on ebay. This carries a price tag of £11.99 STG. Cheers Donal.

Solution Three

For what it's worth, some members also use the Hahnel Combi TF wireless remote triggers. These are a bit more expensive than Brian's solution but are similar in build and very reliable. I would add that I have often used these at distances up to 100 meters apart. The related PC sync cable, like Brian's triggers, must be purchased separately.

We hope you all find this helpful.

Photo Shoot - 20th January

 

Dermot and Geoff in a Soft-box v White Brolly challenge.

Boyle Camera Club events are as much about fun and learning as they are about getting good photos and today was no exception. The indoor shoot at St. Joseph's Resource Centre in Boyle was well attended, the craic was good too and nobody thought to take the customary roll-call group shot!

Members had a chance to test the club's studio lights in a fun, informal portraiture session. Members were very generous in sharing advice and equipment. Later, the Beginners Group attended a presentation on Shutter Speed in preparation for this month's Motivation - 'Action'. Participants were unanimous in their agreement that we should do this kind of shoot more often.

Jumping-Jack models for a Shutter Speed demonstration.

During the shoot, some members were made aware of the usefulness of a set of radio triggers to remotely fire the studio lights. These are a very welcome addition to any aspiring photographer's kit bag. As many members cameras do not have a 'sync-lead' input socket, a radio trigger is an effective substitute. It was proposed that the club enquire into the cost of a suitable set of triggers and take names of those interested in purchasing at the next club meeting.

Club Photo Shoot this Sunday 20th January

This month's club photo shoot will take place at St. Joseph's Resource Centre 9.00am - 12.00. Members are advised that the car park may fill up in advance of 9.30am mass. The emphasis of this shoot will focus on using the club's lighting system (inside and outside if weather permits) which is available for loan to all members.

What you need - Members should bring a selection of objects (flowers, vases, various pieces appropriate to a themed still-life) and/or interesting costume items, hats, scarfs, etc .. to drape a model. If members have tripods, speed-lights (flash units) and triggers, these will be useful.

Tony Murphy will work with the beginners group and concentrate on using Shutter Speed for the purpose of generating ideas for the February Motivation - Action!

We look forward to see you all.

Club Meeting - Tuesday 8th January

Club Chairperson, Andy Rimmer, welcomed members and introduced Mark Capilitan who gave a presentation about the various aspects of his work as a photographer.

Presentation

Mark is a self-taught photographer and native of Sligo. He works in various photographic genres but he talked about his experience as a touring F-1 photographer and his decision to come home and focus on weddings. Living beside the sea in Strandhill, he has recently developed an impressive portfolio of panoramic landscapes using a Hasselblad XPan camera. Mark's panoramic landscape can be viewed HERE. Our gratitude to Mark for making the trip to Boyle and for his very informative presentation.

Motivation
Desmond O'Dwyer presented this month's Motivation. The theme for January was "Portraiture". Jason Mallard judged the entries and gave a personal critique on selected shots.

The winners in each category were;

Advanced

1. “Laughter” - Mick Nolan
2. "Ayda” - Brian Munnelly
3. “The Brother” - Des O'Dwyer

Intermediate

1. “John-Paul and Missy” - Martina Morris
2. “Martina” - Margaret Dolan
3. “Portrait” - Catherine Mullarkey

Beginners

1. “I'm Singing” - Noreen McNamara

The Beginners category was not well represented this month. We wish to encourage greater participation in the coming year and intend to support this with more 'Group' specific photo shoots.
Many members brought print versions of their portraits to the meeting which was very useful to determine the often notable differences between digital and printed image. This will be a feature of every third motivation henceforth.
Mark Capilitan set the motivation theme for next month - ACTION. Photos should reflect a sense of action, drama or movement.

Submit photos to info@boylecameraclub.com on or before Friday 8th February.
Members are once again reminded that digital entries must be appropriately formatted;

• Resized to 1024 pixels wide.
• Titled with Membership Number - Image Title - Category

Group Sessions
Jason Mallard elaborated on the issue of White Balance with the Intermediate and Advanced Groups. Tony Murphy did similar with the Beginners group. Beginners are asked to bring their cameras to the next meeting where Tony will address camera specific settings for critical photographic situations.

Photo Shoot
Date to be confirmed - This month's photo shoot will take place at St. Joseph's Resource Centre and focus on using the club's studio lighting and related equipment. All members are welcome to attend. Bring your camera flash and related accessories.

Other Items
Members are advised that annual subscription is now due. All members should download and complete the application form HERE and present it to the Treasurer at the next meeting. Full Membership - €45.00, Unwaged, OAP, Students - €15.00.

Members are asked to consider giving a brief 5-minute presentation on one of their images during future club meetings. Names to club secretary or email -  info@boylecameraclub.com This may be a feature of the main meeting or Group sessions.

Boyle Camera Club will host a photography exhibition in Boyle this March. The venue will be one of the vacant retail premises in the town. Images will be printed and mounted (not framed with glass) by individual participants. Full details at the next club meeting.

Next Committee meeting Tuesday 15th January.
Next club meeting will take place on Tuseday 12th February at 8pm in St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle.

Agenda - Club Meeting Tuesday 8th January

The agenda for our January meeting is as follows;

• Chairperson address
• Presentation - Sligo based photographer, Mark Capilitan will discuss his work.
• Break
• Motivation - Presented by Des O'Dwyer. This month's Motivation, set by Jason Mallard, is 'Portraiture'. Jason will also judge and critique entries. Members submit images to info@boylecameraclub.com before Friday 4th January. View digital entries HERE soon. Don't forget, ONE image must be printed and brought to the meeting!
• Group Sessions - The meeting will conclude with Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced groups to discuss some of the issues and concerns highlighted in our recent survey.

Other Issues

52/52 Club Competition closing soon. Consider registering for the 2013 competition?

Members 5-minute presentations - volunteers?

Print Motivations - every third month henceforth.

Club Photo Shoot January - Studio Lighting at Boyle Resource Centre.

Club Exhibitions - MARCH and APRIL 2013.

Monitor Calibration Service available to members.

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

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th December

Chairperson, Andy Rimmer, opened the meeting and thanked everyone for making the recent Christmas Party night a success. Andy referred to the new year and the club's proposal to present a number of photography exhibitions at different venues in the region. The first such exhibition will take place in Boyle during March and Carrick-on-Shannon in April. In preparation for this and to encourage members to be more proactive regarding printing their photos, there will be a 'print' requirement to next month's Motivation. 

Presentation

Jason Mallard discussed the often complex area of digital White Balance and Colour Management. This is of great importance when it comes to editing and printing images and having a basic understanding of the relevant principles is advantageous. Not a subject to cover in a single sitting, Jason will revisit certain aspects of WB and CM in future presentations and during Group sessions.

Motivation

Desmond O'Dwyer presented this month's Motivation. The theme for December was "Repetition". Joe Kennedy judged the entries and gave a personal critique on selected shots. Entries can be viewed HERE.

The winners in each category were;

Advanced

1. “The Woods” - Jason Mallard
2. "Guitar” - Peter Kelly
3. “Fashion Repeats Itself” - Matthew Gammon

Intermediate

1. “Round and Round” - Margaret Dolan
2. “Repetition” - Debbie McCormack
3. “January Again” - Mary Lane and "Coke Cans" - Martin Cooke

Beginners

1. “Multi-colour” - Noreen McNamara
2. “The Arches” - Lexie Monaghan

The motivation theme for our January meeting, chosen by Jason Mallard, is 'Portraiture'. Portraits must be in colour and convey an emotion. Members can submit 3-photos in the usual way, however participants are required to PRINT one of the photos and present it at the January meeting. Full details on the Forum HERE.

Jason has also provided a detailed description of portrait photography and tips that will be helpful to members. See Forum HERE.

Submit photos to info@boylecameraclub.com on or before Friday 4th January.

Other Items

 

Santa took some time-out of his busy schedule to visit the meeting courtesy of Norman Little.

Members are advised that annual subscription fee is due in January. All members should download and complete the application form HERE and present it to the Treasurer at the next meeting. Full Membership - €45.00, Unwaged, OAP, Students - €15.00.

Next club meeting will take place on Tuseday 8th January at 8pm in St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle.

Agenda - Club Meeting Tuesday 11th December

The agenda for our December meeting is as follows;

• Chairperson address
• Presentation - Club Technical Advisor, Jason Mallard, will give a presentation on Digital White Balance.
• Break
• Motivation - Presented by Des O'Dwyer. This month's Motivation, set by Marion Noone and Mary Lane, is 'REPETITION'. Joe Kennedy will judge and critique entries. Members submitted their images to info@boylecameraclub.com before Friday 7th December. View entries HERE.
• Group Sessions - The meeting will conclude with Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced groups to discuss some of the issues and concerns highlighted in our recent survey.

Other Issues

Monitor Calibration Service

Print Motivation

Inter-club photo shoots

Club Exhibition - MARCH 2013.

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

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Christmas Party Night

 

This year's Christmas Party took place at Daly's Bar in Boyle on Friday, 7th December. The club would like to express gratitude to the organising members, Margaret, Debbie, Maeve and Andy, to Daly's and it's staff, 'The Psychonics' (above) for the excellent music, to Edel Murray who provided the food and catering, and to all club members and friends who attended and helped make this another very memorable and enjoyable night! A Merry Christmas to you all.