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Club Competition – Open
On the 27th February the first formal competition for 2023, 'Open', was judged by Ronan Harding Downes of Ronan HD Photography. Thanks to all who took part in the Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 categories and to Ronan for the detailed and encouraging feedback provided...
Club Outing – Studio Portraits
On Saturday 5th March 15 members arrived at the NGCC studio to take some portrait pictures. Richard and Paul were busily setting up the different sets and lighting. Olive briefed us on what to expect from the morning's activities and we were introduced to our...
Club Outing – Dublin Georgian Doors
On Tuesday 21st February 10 Club members gathered at the Oscar Wilde Statue in Merrion Square Park at 11am. The theme for the day was Georgian and the members were challenged to find articles that were remnants of that era e.g. doors, boot scrapers, bells and signs....
Club Outing – Dublin Zoo
On Saturday morning 11th February, 11 members of our club gathered outside the gates of the ‘Ah-Zoo’, cameras in hand, ready to explore its almost 70 acres of animals and birds. ( Dublin Zoo 1st opened its doors to the public in 1840, charging one penny for entry!)...
Club Outing – Moonrise at Sorrento Park
On Sunday late afternoon on 5th February 14 members arrived at Sorrento Park. It was very windy so a group opted to go down to Dillon Park and some remained on the hill. We were very lucky with the weather apart from the initial low bank of cloud but the moon...
Sylvia Hick – LIPF
Congratulations to Sylvia Hick for attaining her LIPF Distinction at the November 2022 sitting of the IPF.
Club Outing – Glendalough Winter Morning
On the morning of Saturday 21st January 13 members arrived at Glendalough, the weather was dull but our spirits were high. It was lovely to see new members and it was great that the more experienced photographers could give help, insights, and tips to help them along...
Club Outing – Dusk at Dun Laoghaire
On Tuesday 10th January 10 members arrived at the Dun Laoghaire Baths, alas the rain set in and any hopes of a let-up soon became dashed. We gathered together under a shelter and took what photos we could from that vantage point. Such is our Irish weather but at least...
Club Outing – Sandymount Strand Winter Birds
The outing on Saturday 7th January was timed for 10.30 am, as High Tide was scheduled for 12.00. Unfortunately by 9.30 am, the tide was almost completely up to the footpath, and very little beach was visible. This was an oversight on our part, as we thought we would...
Club Outing – Christmas Lights
Meeting up outside TCD late afternoon on Saturday 10th December we went in search of the Christmas Lights. Alas, Trinity was conserving energy and their Christmas tree was in darkness. We headed to Grafton Street and managed to get some street shots. We also travelled...
Club Outing – Bailey Light House
On Sunday 4th December 4 members braved the rain, hailstones, and cold winds to catch a brief moment of the sunrise over the Bailey Lighthouse, sadly the cloud cover was heavy and the sun did try desperately to give us some light but lost the battle. It did offer some...
Club Outing – Nature on the Dodder
On Sunday 27th November 16 Offshoot members turned out on a bright, crisp Sunday morning in late November, suitably wrapped up and hopeful to catch a glimpse of some of the majestic wildlife that inhabits the Dodder river in Rathfarnham. Thankfully, the kingfisher...