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Last week we had an instructive and inspiring presentation from Peter Gordon. Peter is so well known to the many members who have done a workshop with him and enjoyed his company and knowledge. He has been a friend to OffShoot for many years. If you were inspired by his presentation on planning a photographic trip and want to learn more, his online course, Effective Planning in the Landscape, which covers in detail predicting the weather, tides, and so much more as well as post-processing in Lightroom and Photoshop is highly recommended.
Dare we hope that we are coming out of Covid restrictions? Will we travel in and out of Ireland in 2021? There is still a lot of uncertainty but Outings are back on track and you are encouraged to join us for some photography and craic in equal measure. The outings committee has been busy organising activities for you so join us.
Next Monday Night
On 31st May Andrea Hunt from the Dublin Photography School will judge the competition 'Up Close and Personal'. You will recall that Andrea gave us a talk in February on the wonders of macro photography and on Monday you will be able to see how members rose to the macro challenge. So come along and be entertained.
Outings
Outings resumed on 10th May with inter-county travel and a limit of 15 people outside. There may still be restrictions but, at last, we are like kids let out of school early! After two enjoyable outings to the National Stud and Gardens in Tully, Co. Kildare and Emo Court and The Rock of Dunamase, on 29th May we go to Russborough House with its parkland and walled garden.
Thought for the day
Cameras are made for taking photos, not sitting in a drawer in your house! How often has it happened that you’re coming home from work (or wherever), and there is the most amazing light as the sun sets over Dublin Bay? Your mobile phone doesn’t do it justice and your main camera is at home!
If you take more photographs, you'll learn faster what not to do. If you learn a new technique and don't practice it, you can easily forget it. The more photos you take, the bigger percentage of them will be good. And if you always carry a camera, you can improve faster.
Shoot With Me (SWM)
Last week we published a note from George Balmer and Emily Gallagher about the recent SWM showcase and it would be remiss not to respond. As usual, the exuberance and enjoyment of the participants were evident in producing some outstanding images and ingenious ideas in the most difficult of circumstances. Our thanks and congratulations go both to George and Emily, all group leaders, photographers and our fellow club members working ‘behind the scenes' who gave us two most enjoyable evenings.
Learn With Me (LWM)
On Thursday last Barry Dillon offered us Part 1 of an excellent Crash Course Introduction to Photoshop. The mysteries of Photoshop whereby you can do the same thing in different ways is confusing to most of us. Barry explained in simple language what features are available, how they work and what to do with this fantastic asset to photographers. We will re-join him in a fortnight for the balance of his presentation.
Our thanks go out to him for his presentation. His Crash Course Introduction to Photoshop is very comprehensive and was recorded for you to view again and again. Access is through the member's page on the website. |
