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Last week we were treated to a superb presentation by Patrick Bolger. He is the official photographer for Dublin Zoo, a sports and portrait photographer.  Check out his web site if you missed last week.

At our next Club Meeting – Paul Lanigan will discuss the subject of his "A Panel Storyboard" and other things. Paul is a documentary photographer of people and events. 

The description on his A Panel is "Every doorway, every intersection has a story” - Katherine Dunn"

Remember we also have an outing to the Liffey Decent today and that Monday is Competition #4 Hand-in day.

Member's Photo of the Week

Black Valley, Co. Kerry.  Deirdre Irwin

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

There’s also the latest images published on Flickr that are displayed on the OffShoot home page.

 

What's On

14 SEP CLUB OUTING – 60TH LIFFEY DESCENT

16 SEP CLUB MEETING – PAUL LANIGAN PANEL STORYBOARD & COMPETITION #4 HAND-IN

21 SEP CLUB OUTING – VICTOR’S WAY

23 SEP CLUB MEETING – COMPETITION #4 JUDGING

30 SEP CLUB MEETING – PETER GORDON

 

Club Competitions / Projects

The next competition is on 23rd September, with hand-in being 16th September.

What’s the theme?

Level 1, 2 & 3 – ‘A Summer Experience’

When is the Hand-In?

For all levels 16 September 2019.

Printed or Projected?

Level 1 – Projected

Level 2 – Printed

Level 3 – Printed

How many images can I enter?

Level 1: Maximum 2

Level 2: Maximum 2

Level 3: Maximum 4

Are there different sections for B&W and Colour?

For Level 1 there is one combined section for B&W and Colour.

For Level 2 & 3  there are two sections, B&W and Colour.

How many images can I enter in each section?

Level 1 - 2

Level 2 - 2

Level 3 - 2

For Level 1. How do I submit my images?

Click on the following link and follow the instructions to upload your images to the Competition Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/54WlNtuUicRXuqUgHztC.

Do this before or on 16th September.

For Level 2 and Level 3. When do I have to get my images to 360-DPI for them to be printed?

If you want your entries printed by Steve Crozier of 360dpi then they need to be with him by the 9th September.

For Level 2 and Level 3. How do I get my images to 360-DPI?

1. Go to the Image upload web page at: http://360-dpi.com/image-uploads/.

2. Fill in your name, email, phone number

3.  In the ‘Notes’ section enter in ‘Offshoot Competition entry’. This is important because Steve will then use the print sizes mentioned above.

4. In the ‘Files’ section choose ‘Hanemuhle Photo Lustre’ for ‘Paper Type’, put an * in both the  ‘Length’ and ‘Width’ boxes and select the ‘Choose file’ button. this will show a dialog box where you can select your image.

5. Repeat for the other images you want to be printed.

6. Select the 'Upload' button at the bottom left. Wait until your images are uploaded.

7. Pick up and pay for your mounted photos on Monday evening at the club meeting.

Photo Quiz Question

Where Did Kodak Get Their Name From?

Answer at the bottom of the Newsletter.

 

 

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Photo Quiz Answer

Kodak .... They just liked the sound of the letter 'K'.

 

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