BRISTOL SALON OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2010

BRISTOL SALON OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2010
To: Irish Photographic Federation
English
Just a quick line to ask if you would be kind enough to include details of the upcoming Bristol Salon of Photography on your website. Closing date is 14 March 2010.
The exhibition carries RPS, FIAP & PSA approvals and is for Open, Photo Travel & Nature digital images. Full details of entry conditions and entry forms etc can be found at http://www.bristolphoto.org.uk/pages/bristol-salon/2010-bristol-salon.php

 

Many thanks to Peter Cox for his talk

We had an excellent meeting last night thanks to Peter Cox (Irish Landscape Photographer of the Year, 2007)
who came and gave us a very informed talk last night. More details on Peter's work can be found on my website: http://www.petercox.ie

Peter is one of the very few full-time landscape photographers in Ireland. And he gave us an excellent introduction to his landscape photography - both in terms of the creative decisions, but also the technical considerations and postprocessing applied to each photograph. to see some of his tutorials visit the tutorital section of the website http://www.petercox.ie/learn_digital_photography.php

Peter also told us about his upcoming seminars in Dublin and Cork on the subjects of composition and postprocessing to your membership. Full details can be found at (http://www.petercox.ie/composition_postprocessing_seminar.php), he is holding three one-day seminars - one on composition and two on postprocessing in November and December. Admission is €50 per person for each day, or €135 for all three.

Thanks again to Peter.


Also congrats to Shane McDonald who was awarded first place by Peter in our club competition for the theme Early Morning, the picture can be seen here.

Updated information on PPI Comp. for clubs

PRINT AND PROJECTED IMAGE COMPETITION

As the Competition Coordinator for the above event, I would appreciate it if your club would put a printed copy of the attached information on the club's notice board and on your web site if you have one.

It would also be appreciated if you would promote the workshops on the Saturday. A good turnout is essential so that the IPF will be able to continue to improve these events and give members an opportunity to learn more about the art of photography through education.

Regional Qualifying Rounds.

Dublin and South Leinster Region: Dublin Camera Club on Saturday, 5th December.
Mid-West Region: Mullingar Arts Centre on Wednesday, 2nd December.
North East Region: Monaghan Camera Club on Saturday, 12th December.
SACC Region: Clonmel Park Hotel on Sunday, 6th December.
Please check with your regions for closing dates and times for entries. Please read the rules carefully and ensure that the mounts are 20" x 16".

Denis Whelehan is the competition coordinator and any queries should be directed to him at deniswhelehanphoto@eircom.net

Click on the links to download the updated RULES, ENTRY FORM (PDF), and PROGRAMME. See IPF Downloads/Forms page for MSWord version of the Entry Form. Download MSWord Entry Form

DML invite you to the "IRISH LAUNCH OF CAPTURE ONE 5 PRO"

DML Showroom , Tuesday 24^th November 2009 
IRISH    LAUNCH    OF    CAPTURE    ONE    5    PRO
 Facilitated by Eric Joakim (Phase One)
This is an event that should not be missed by anyone who is shooting RAW with Canon, Nikon Olympus etc.
NEW FEATURES now include: Reduce the time and effort required to deliver ready-to-use images of astounding quality.  
Focus Mask Accelerate your image selection by using the Focus Mask for fast verification of image sharpness and focus.
Skin Tone Enhancer Achieve perfect, smooth, and soft appearing skin tones with the Skin Tone Enhancer.
RGB levels and Curves Adjust individual colour channels easily and be creative with colours.
Create Vignetting Add vignettes to the edges of your images for artistic effect. (Follows crop)
Focus Tool Get an instant, true view of image sharpness with the Focus tool. Use it as part of your fixed tool tab, or drag it out as a floating tool.
Also on show will be the NEW PHASE ONE 645 DF digital camera system.
Please reply to Phaseone@dml.ie stating which session you would like to attend
There are two sessions, so book early as places are limited.
Morning Session           10:00 – 12:30
Afternoon session         13:30 – 16:00
Tea/Coffee/Biscuits and great conversation

DML,Unit 5, Western Business Park, Oak Close, Dublin 12. DDI: 01-4277607 Tel: 01-4658600 Fax: 01-4658601 Mobile: 087-9087958 E: jim@dml.ie W: www.dml.ie www.facebook.com/dmlphotographic

 Thanks to Sean for this info.

SACC December Comp

The following is about the SACC Competition on December 6th in Clonmel for Prints, Slides and Projected Images:

http://www.saccinfo.com/assets/Downloads/Notices/2009%20%20Print%20and%20Projected%20Image%20Competition.pdf

Entrants should especially note the new rule re mount and print dimensions.  Entries not complying with this rule will not be accepted.

Submitted by Seán O'Brien

Circular Vs. Linear Polarizers Filters

At a recent club meeting we had a discussion about camera filters, the question was asked what was the difference between a circular and linear polarizer filter. Here is a simple explanation (for more detailed scientific and quite confusing explanation one just do a search on google).

There are two types of polarizing filters available — linear or circular. Linear polarizers are more effective and less expensive than circular ones. But circular polarizers are needed with just about any camera that has a through-the-lens metering system, or autofocus.

The reason for this is that both of these systems use semi-silvered mirrors to siphon off some of the light coming though the lens. If that light is linearly polarized it renders either the metering or the autofocus ineffective. This means that you're going to have to buy circular polarizers unless you're shooting with a pre-1970's camera, or a view camera.
for further info click here

Creative digital editing Course.

Brenda is planning two 2-day weekend classes in Creative Digital work. These workshops will involve learning to use layers, textures, and photoshop brushes.

These are the tools I use when creating images such as my recent Halloween image -Its easier than it looks once you get the hang of using the right tools!!!!

 

The dates I am planning are: Saturday/Sunday: 21st/22nd November _2: computer places available, 3 - bring your own laptop places
                                              Saturday/Sunday 29th/30th November     2: computer places available  2 - Bring your own laptop places

 

Also for those who have enquired about me repeating the "converting to Black and White course", she would be interested in repeating it but would need a minimum of three people. Would do it first weekend in December or over two evenings.

 

Cost: Creative digital course:€60 (includes lunch both days & refreshments+ set of tutorial dvds)

         Conversion to B&W      €25 (includes lunch, refreshments+ dvd)

 

Email Brenda or contact her by text on 0863965040

 

Thanks,

 

Brenda
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To see Brenda's photography online, click below:
http://flickriver.com/photos/motherofdivinejaysus/sets/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/motherofdivinejaysus/

Site of the week

A Link to Canon europe, loads of hints and videos to help with just about anything, the flash video is excellent.

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/masterclass/canon_flash.do

thanks to John Roche for this link

This is an interesting on line photography book with interactive videos on most of the pages.

http://cde.cerosmedia.com/1M4ab79312a7570613.cde

if the link above doesn't work then go to http://www.photo360mag.com/

thanks to Joe Cashin for this link