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This coming Monday is another practical night. Via demonstrations and hands-on trials, we will use what flashes we have to hand to take images of each other and work out what works best.

More details can be found on the club website calendar here. 

Competition
 
Don’t forget the theme of the next competition is Autumn Colours. So a good time to get out over the next few weeks and capture those colours as they develop. Competition hand-in is 19th November.
 
IPF National Shield Competition

The National Shield takes place on the 18th November, with a deadline for submissions of the 4th November. We therefore need to have our selection complete at least by 27th October. So no time to waste.

This competition is designed for non-advanced photographers.  Members of our club who have AIPF distinctions or higher are excluded. Those with an L distinction can enter, but only 2 images from a panel of 8 can contain entries from LIPF holders.  There are some more complex rules, which our selection committee will need to bear in mind when selecting our panel images.

Some Reasons To Enter.
1. Opportunity to represent your club.
2. Winning entries are used by the IPF for use in international competitions. This could be your big break.
3. Images selected by the club will be printed to exhibition standard and returned to each photographer.


Details on how to enter will be circulated to members by email shortly.


IPF Mid East Region.

The IPF Mid East Region is organising a workshop on Photoshop skills led by Ross McKelvey on 17th November in the Grand Hotel Malahide.

Details can be found here.

IRISH PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION’S 36th NATIONAL AUDIOVISUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS & 1st OPEN PHOTO HARMONY COMPETITION.

20th & 21st October 2018 in Aras Chronain Ionad Cultuir, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
 
Judges - BevTyrer & Alan Tyrer, CPAGB/AV, ARPS.
 
It’s nearly here! Final preparations are being made. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on either day or better still - both days!
We have a full programme. There are entries in all categories in the National Championships - Novice, Intermediate, Club & Advanced representing several clubs/societies. All national entries will be commented on. In the Open Photo Harmony competition, there are entries from 3 continents - we’ll have to work on the rest - America, Asia & Antarctica! So, a great chance to see the different styles in this medium of audiovisual. There will be also assessments for distinctions in Audio Visual and an opportunity to see some of the judges’ work.

Further details were posted by Liam Haines on the OffShoot Facebook group page.
Member's Photo of the Week
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
8th October 2018
Club Meeting – Practical Night on Using Your Flash
Club Outing – Cloughlea Woods

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
Club Outing – Deer Rut, Phoenix Park

Club Outing – Carton House Sunrise

Club Outing – Powerscourt

Club Meeting – Competition #5 Hand-In

Club Meeting – Competition #5 Judging
 
Keep an eye on your email and the What's On (click here) section on the website for updates.
Club Competition / Projects
For the full 2018 Competition / Project Programme click here.

The next competition and project are detailed below.
 
Project
 
15th October – Project 3 hand-in
22nd October – Project 3 feedback
 
Competition
 
19th November – Competition hand-in
26th November – Competition judging
 


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Photo Quiz Question
The eyepiece adjuster (called “Diopter”) by the side of the viewfinder on an SLR camera:
 
A. Zooms in on the subject
B. Adjusts the viewfinder focus to one’s personal eyesight/vision
C. Allows you to view through the LCD screen. 
D. Adjusts your eyesight in line with the camera you are using
 
Answer at bottom of the Newsletter.
 
External Competitions
The Societies’ Open to All Photography Competitions
 
Monochrome Photography Competition
 
In this competition, you can be in with a chance of winning an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Digital Camera with 12-40mm PRO Lens worth over £2000
 
We are looking for your best monochrome images. Whether they are portraits, landscapes, abstract, wildlife or any other subject matter this competition is open to all aspects of photography in a monochrome style.
 
Vistas Photography
 
In this free to enter competition we want to see great landscapes, seascapes, cloudscapes, mountains, cliffs, rugged scenery, huge forests, bleak moorlands, magnificent lakes, epic waterfalls, even cityscapes which have nature's hand.
 
 
Irish Light Photographer of the Year 2018
 
The search is on to find the best landscape and seascape images of Ireland. The competition is open to all amateur/hobbyist photographers worldwide. All images must be captured on the island of Ireland.
 
Special thanks to our sponsors Nikon, Hahnel Industries (Gitzo Distributor), 360 DPI and ExploreLight.
 
Closing date October 1st. Entry costs €5 for 1 image, €10 for 3, €15 for 5, €25 for 10.
 
Winners Announced: 7th October 2018 @ the Big Day event at The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire.
 
Entries can be sent via the upload symbol in the cart or else emailed to info@irishlight.ie after the entry is purchased. Details available at https://irishlight.ie/competition 
 
Practical Photography Outdoor Photo of the Year 2018
 
Practical Photography and sister title Country Walking, in association with Fujifilm, are launching a massive new annual competition to celebrate the breathtaking beauty of the British Isles.
 
Outdoor Photo of the Year is open to everyone, regardless of photographic experience. With three diverse categories; Landscape, Lifestyle and Nature, to choose from, plus a total of £3516 of amazing Fujifilm cameras and lenses to be won, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative and share your passion for the outdoors with the rest of the world. 
 
Entries close 31st December 2018. Details available https://news.bauermedia.co.uk/
Exhibitions & Events
Greystones Camera Club Exhibition

The Greystones Camera Club's 7th Annual Photography Exhibition will take place at Hillside Evangelical Church Hall, Greystones, from Tuesday, 16th October to Saturday, 20th October inclusive.
 
A stunning & varied selection of OVER 100 professionally printed, mounted & framed images will be displayed from our members, who range from beginners to professionals.
 
Most of the images on display will be for sale at a very reasonable price during the exhibition; this is a great opportunity to find the perfect (Christmas!) gift for someone special or for yourself.
 
**Exhibition Opening Night**
Tuesday, 16th Oct. 7 pm-9 pm
Wine & soft drinks available
All welcome
 
Daily Opening hours from 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday 16th October through to Saturday 20th of October.

Entry Free
Parking Free
 
Photo Quiz Answer

B.  Adjusts the viewfinder focus to one’s personal eyesight/vision  (https://petapixel.com/2013/06/22/the-wrong-way-to-adjust-the-diopter-on-your-cameras-viewfinder/)

 
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