Newsletter

This Monday evening Evelyn Cusack from Met Eireann will talk to us about the weather and photography. Given the variety and variability of weather in Ireland, it should be an interesting session. And we’ve had a couple of members (at least) who’ve photos have been shown on the weather forecast as a result of entering the Met Eireann weather photography competition in the past.

This Weekend's Outing
There's an outing to do Light Painting at the Tully Graveyard. See details by following the link in the 'What's On' section below.

Northern Ireland AV Festival Results

Congratulations to Liam Haines who achieved 1st Place for his work "Shangri La" and a Highly Commended for "Harlem Nocturne" in the All Ireland section of the NIPA Audio Visual Festival 2019. Full results can be seen here.

2019 Annual Subscription

The annual subscription for 2019 of €90 is now due. Please ensure that you pay by ASAP. Payment can be made by PayPal at https://offshoot.ie/subs or by cash/cheque at the door.

OffShoot Exhibition 2019 - 7th May until 17th June

The club exhibition will be in Deansgrange Library again this year. All members, new and old, may submit up to 2 images for the exhibition and we guarantee to display at least one, depending on the number of entries. When choosing your images you need to be mindful that the exhibition is in a family library. The space in the library has been restricted, so get your images in early to avoid disappointment!

Images may be submitted from now up to 7th April.

The file name for your images must include 'Exhibition-Your Name-Image Title' and they must be submitted at https://www.dropbox.com/request/WZMztBkvMuVfPCV7uC3C.

Your pictures will all be mounted and framed in a white frame 21x17ins. The cost will be 30 Euro each. This is a very special price for the exhibition only.

There will be a party in the Grange Pub on the night of the opening and all members and guests will be welcome.

NB. Images will only be accepted from paid up 2019 members.

Any queries?

Dave 086 173 1166

Tony 086 236 2828

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.

3rd March
Club Outing – Sunset Light Painting at Tully Graveyard

4th March
Club Meeting – Weather and Photography (Evelyn Cusack)

11th March
Club Meeting – Iñaki Hernandez-Lasa: Fine Art Fellowship from RPS Panel / Competition #2 Hand-In

12th March
Club Outing – Dublin Zoo

17th March
Club Outing - St Patrick's Day Parade

18th March
No Meeting

25th March
Competition #2 Judging

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

The theme of the next competition for Levels 1 and 2 is ‘Weather’ (open theme for Level 3). This is a print competition, with hand-in on 11 March and judging on 25th March.

Luminosity masks allow the photographer too?

A. Blend exposures manually

B. Adjust contrast

C. Dodge and burn with guidance

D. All of the above

Answer at the bottom of the Newsletter.

Life Framer Photography Prize

Life Framer is a photography award that sources and showcases outstanding work from amateur to established artists. Every Edition we run 12 monthly calls for entries, each overseen by a world-renowned photographer or industry professional. Details at https://www.life-framer.com.

Field Notes from the Border # 1

Gallery of Photography.

7 March – 7 April 2019.

Field Notes from the Border presents new work by contemporary artists working along the border in Ireland. A series of cross border exhibitions and engagement programmes curated by Gallery of Photography will respond to the anxiety raised by the prospect of the imposition of a hard border and the unfolding events brought about by Brexit.