15th May 2021

Last week we enjoyed our first Shoot With Me Showcase. The images and experiences of those who participated were inspiring to see. Congratulations to all who participated.

Four members of the Enskedde Fotoklubb, Stockholm joined us to see what SWM was about. We are sure they were inspired by what they saw and will take this brilliant idea back to their club.

Next Monday Night

On the 17th of May, we will enjoy the second instalment of images from the participants in the Shoot With Me projects. 

We look forward to another enjoyable evening so come and be entertained and marvel at the selection of images.

Learn With Me

Our next Learn With Me will be led by Barry Dillon on 27th May. The subject will be "Photoshop Crash Course - Introduction".

Barry will give an introduction to Photoshop to give you enough knowledge to get started with Photoshop.

Because of the interactive nature of the proposed sessions, it will be necessary to keep numbers low, but we will do our best to fit everyone in. There is still an opportunity to join this session.

For those interested in attending please email lwm@offshoot.ie. 

Accessing Video Recordings of Meetings

The Video of the first Shoot With Me Showcase is now available in the Member's Area of the website.

You can access this and other recordings of past Zoom meetings in the Videos section of the Member's Area at https://www.offshoot.ie/member-area/. You will need to log in to the website to see the content of this section of the site.

Every member has a log in to the site. If you don't remember your login details go to https://www.offshoot.ie/login/ and select the 'Forgot your password?' link. Enter the email address you received this newsletter with and reset your password. Once you've reset your password you can log in and catch up on speakers you missed. Happy catching up!

Window Light

Shooting by window light allows you to explore the aspects of light. You can't move the light source (the window) but you can alter the direction by moving your subject and your camera. Put your subject between you and the window for backlight, stand beside the window and have your subject face you for frontal lighting.

You can vary the light strength by moving the subject nearer or further from the window. You will also get different results on sunny or cloudy days. 

Links

8 tips for window light: https://www.photoworkout.com/window-light-photography/ 

Great portraits by window light: https://digital-photography-school.com/portraits-with-window-light/

12 tips: https://digital-photography-school.com/12-tips-indoor-natural-light-photography/

Examples/Ideas

Google "window light photography  images"

Remember to include the Project Name at the start of the image title.

See more about how the OffShoot Weekly Flickr Theme works by clicking here.

Future weekly projects are:

21/05/2021 - Night Photography

28/05/2021 - Frame within a Frame

04/06/2021 - Low Light

11/06/2021 - Liquid

18/06/2021 - Hands

Our next competition has as its theme 'Up Close and Personal'. You can use almost any lens to make close-up images. We very rarely look at everyday subjects up close but just get your camera up close to the subject use manual focus and suddenly a cup of coffee can be fascinating! 

Flowers, an aged piece of wood, electronic goods, insects in the garden, even a knife and fork, just about anything can become a subject for Up Close and Personal so you can interpret the theme as broadly as you like.

A Dropbox is set up for your images. Andrea Hunt from the Dublin Photography School will judge your images on 31st May. 

Please upload your entries before Monday 23rd May to:

https://www.dropbox.com/request/rcbi1oltkDnkOxIS4itv

Make sure to name your images in the following way Level - Membership number - Title

e.g. "L2 - 987 – The butterfly.jpg"

Speakers and Outings

Here are the next scheduled meetings and events for the Society:

Members will be able to attend our outings by registering for specific outings. Keep up to date with the latest events at https://www.offshoot.ie/whats-on/.

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.

 [Note. To join the Offshoot Flickr group, you must first be a Flickr member. Then send the email address used to join Flickr to webmaster@offshoot.ie. You will get an email when you have been added to the group. Please be patient as this is a manual process.]

Theme: Composite - The Four Ages of Me by Mike Smith

Japanese Gardens. Kildare by John Wiles

If you come across one you want to share let us know at newsletter@offshoot.ie.

Photography Online - Mirrorless vs DSLR, 70-200mm test, Focusing on moving subjects, Large format photography and more.

PiXimperfect - The Hidden "Halo Removal" Slider in Photoshop!

Irish Photographic Federation Web Site:

https://irishphoto.ie/

Congrats to all our members who contributed to the wonderful results at the recent Shield competition.

Most recent news and articles posted:

https://irishphoto.ie/news/

Distinction Sittings and Availability:

https://irishphoto.ie/distinctions/assessment-dates/