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This Monday we will try to use some of the techniques explained to us by Joe Doyle / Michelle La Grue on 1st April to practically judge some images.

One of the most important elements of improving your photography is to learn to critique an image, and it’s very useful to have a framework to assist in this process. Club members will have an opportunity to put their image critique guidelines into practice by analyzing and discussing a series of five images, in a variety of genres, in small groups.

Each group will be asked to spend ten minutes discussing each image, and then elect a spokesperson to share with the larger group an agreed score out of 30 and to present three relevant points. We will repeat the exercise for each of the 5 images and to conclude each group will be asked to select their “winning” image.

We're hopeful that this structure will give every member, irrespective of experience, an opportunity to develop their ability to objectively and systematically critique images, including their own.

And don’t forget it is also hand-in for Project #2.

IPF National Club Competition

We are looking for images to represent the club at the IPF National Club Competition. This year we have very little time to select and prepare images, so early submission would be really really appreciated.

Your club needs your best images. The following are good reasons to enter images.

• Opportunity to represent your club.

• Images from the IPF Club Competition are used to select Irish entries for international competitions. Who knows, this might be your big break.

• Images selected will be printed to Exhibition standard and will be presented to the photographer.

We are inviting all members (of all levels) to submit images for consideration. You may submit up to a max of 3 mono and 3 colour images. The images should be jpgs, approx. 2000 pixels on the long side with filenames as follows.

NNN_TTTTTTTTTTTTTT.jpg where:

NNN = Your membership number.

TTTTTTTTTTT is your title for the image.

Example 456_DalkeySoundSunrise.jpg.

Please use the following link as the upload destination for your images.

https://www.dropbox.com/request/3eAUWUL38l7NSRHfBqUO

Any queries to m@ttobrien.com.

Dawn Riders by Ian Gemmell

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.

13th April
Club Outing – Sunset at Lough Tay

15th April
Club Meeting – Image Critique – Interactive Evening / Project #2 Hand-in

22nd April
No Meeting Due to Easter Monday Bank Holiday

27th April
Club Outing – Killinthomas Wood

29th April
Club Meeting – Project #2 Review

6th May
No Meeting due to May Bank Holiday

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In the zone system what number (in Roman numerals) represents pure white?

A. 0

B. IV

C. VII

D. X

Answer at the bottom of the Newsletter.

Aesthetica Art Prize

The Aesthetica Art Prize invites both emerging and established practitioners to submit their work and further their involvement with the international art world. Hosted by the art and culture publication, Aesthetica Magazine, it has supported artists since 2006, attracting thousands of entries from around the world.

Through the Prize, practitioners can reach new collectors and galleries, gaining further recognition for their innovative talent. Awards include £5,000 for the Main Prize Winner, £1,000 for the Emerging Prize Winner, as well as publication within the Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists Anthology and a chance to participate in the annual Art Prize Exhibition held at York Art Gallery.

You can submit your work here: https://bit.ly/1d3PWRc.

Closing date 31 August 2019.

Monovisions Photography Awards 2019

MonoVisions Photography Awards are an international open call for photographers using black and white medium to express their visual language. Our aim is to discover the best monochrome photographers from all over the world and deliver the best opportunities to be recognized and rewarded for their work. You can compete for $5000 in cash prizes in two categories: Black and White Photo of the Year 2019 and Black and White Series of the Year 2019. Closing date 12 May.

Our annual competition is open to photographers of all backgrounds and all levels, including - professionals and amateurs. We accept all forms of black and white photography created with traditional or digital methods. Our categories: Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature and Wildlife, Nude, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street Photography and Travel.

https://monovisionsawards.com

National Geographic Travel Photo Contest 2019

The National Geographic Travel Photo Contest is accepting entries until 3 May. Harness the power of photography and share your stunning travel experiences from around the globe. Enter your most powerful photos for a chance to win the 2019 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest. We are looking for images that show us the world: its people, places, and cultures. Photos that tell the story of a place and travel moments that reveal what inspires you.

Submit to three categories: nature, cities, and people. Submit your photos that tell the story of a place, show us the natural world, or share visions of people from around the globe. Help us explore and experience our world through your travels.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/contests/travel-photo-contest-2019/

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.