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OffShoot Newsletter - 22nd September 2018

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IPF Success.
Congratulations to Mike Smith on achieving his Associateship and to Deirdre Irwin and David Sisk on achieving their Licensiateship at the IPF sittings last week.

Next Monday.
This coming Monday we have the competition judging. The theme was ‘An Irish Summer’ so it will be interesting to see what interpretations everyone came out with. The judge is Sean Baker (Greystones Camera Club).

Podge Kelly Workshop 27th October
Payments for this workshop are now due. Payments can be made via Paypal via our website by clicking here.

If you are unable to pay via Paypal talk to Matt O'Brien on Monday night. Payment via Paypal is encouraged to minimise admin and handling of cash. Slots not paid for will be re-allocated to the waiting list from Monday.

The organisation of Audio Visuals for Club Meetings

Tony is stepping down from this role and a replacement (or two) is URGENTLY required. Can anyone willing and able to assist speak to either Tony or Ian at the next meeting (or email chairperson@offshoot.ie).

Distinctions Workshop

The IPF Mid Eastern Regional Committee has arranged a distinctions workshop with the kind assistance of Dublin Camera Club and has secured two very experienced presenters in Gerard Kelleher FIPF, AFIAP and Pauric McGroder AIPPA, AIPF, ARPS. Full details will be found in the attached flyer.

Member's Photo of the Week

Sunrise Over Dun Laoghaire by Russell Burke

Just a note for new members – if you want any of your pictures considered for photo of the week, you just have to post them to the OffShoot Flickr group at https://www.flickr.com/groups/offshoot_society/pool/with/25203048077/.

There’s also a link from the OffShoot home page.

What's On

24th September 2018
Club Meeting – Competition #4 Judging

1st October 2018
Club Meeting – Practical Night on Reviewing Images

8th October 2018
Club Meeting – Practical Night on Using Your Flash

15th October 2018
Club Meeting – Project #3 Hand-In / Members' Journeys

22nd October 2018
Club Meeting – Project #3 Feedback

29th October 2018
No Club Meeting – Halloween Bank Holiday

Keep an eye on your email and the What's On (click here) section on the website for updates.

News from offshoot.ie

Mike Smith - AIPF

Congratulations to Mike Smith for attaining their AIPF Distinction at the September 2018 sitting of the IPF in Carlow...

Photo Quiz Question

A pre-digital question! Who introduced the flexible film to the market?

A. Richard Maddox

B. John Carbutt

C. George Eastman

D. Frederick Scott Archer

Answer at bottom of the Newsletter.

Exhibitions & Events

BIG DAY 2018

Big Day @ The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin – 07 10 2018

Link

Ireland has an event of truly international standards dedicated to landscape photography. The IrishLight team have again put together a star-studded line up of speakers that can all be seen in one day in the beautiful surroundings of The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire. If your looking for inspiration and new ideas the Big Day is an amazing chance to see this incredible line-up of speakers all under one roof. The Big Day is also a great chance to talk shop with our partners. Camera’s, filters, framing, papers for printing. A unique chance to see industry leaders all gathered in one room. Details available here. There’s a bundle price for camera clubs.

IPF Distinctions Sittings

The next sitting will be in November. Entries are full.

Check this link for updates.

Photo Quiz Answer

C. George Eastman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Eastman)

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