Old Military Graveyard Curragh

Hi Guys

This place is worth a trip, this graveyard was opened in1869 and was used right up to the war of independance. Lots of the old graves are very interesting and worth a few minutes. Sat nav N53  9.160  W6   48.411, bring boots, lots of sheep dropping here, they keep the grass down.

Kilmainham Gaol

Hi guys went to Kilmainham Gaol to-day, Sun 7th feb, great place for black & white snaps, only €6 for tour, fall behind a little but don’t get lost, the images you get are superb, you wont have time to compose your shot too well so there’s no need for tripod, I put some images on my gallery, all taken on a point & shoot compact. I know I need to work on this image, when I do that I’ll put it into “judge my photo”.

Next meeting

Our next meeting is on wednesday 23rd of September where we will have the photo of the month competition .The theme is b&w and the subject is left open so it can contain any subject . We are hoping to have as many photos as is possible so that we can take from these images and add one or two more  for future panels such as the national shield . The photos will be judged on the night . Also we have a work shop on the night on B & W to be given by Dom . The workshop will be on how to take b&w photos and methods of converting from colour to b&w, any members with photos that might want them converted can bring them in on a flash drive / disk and Dom will show us a couple of ways of doing so, we will try and do as many as we can. Doors open at 7.30 on the night for tea and a chat before the meeting starts at 8 o clock .

Wexford images from club outing June 13th / 14th

This was a great short break all thanks to Paul Whiteley for organising. Weather was brill’ and photo ops’ were plenty, these are some of my efforts the sunrises were taken just after 5am still suffering from sleep deprivation, looking foward to next trip

Puffins on the Saltee Islands

For those traveling out to the Saltee Islands on Sunday 14th of June, check out the June edition of “digital camera”, small article on photographing puffins, can’t say you’re not prepared.

Club Outing – 13th/14th June, 2009

Our next club outing is Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of June, heading to Kilmore Quay in Wexford and out to the Saltee Islands.

For those not going to Kilmore Quay on the Saturday evening (the 13th), we have a small few places left on the boat that goes to the Saltee Islands on Sunday morning. The boat leaves at 9am and comes back at 2pm, weather permitting of course, so let me know if you’re interested.

Good location

Any member with a free Saturday or Sunday who is looking for a good location will enjoy the parachute club in Clonbologue.

As you can see from the photographs below you can get fairly close to the action – these photos were taken with a 70 / 300mm lens.  It’s only 10 miles from Portarlington and jumps take place every 20 mins or so it’s a great chance to get some colourful shots.

Mooreabbey Bluebells

Is anyone interested in meeting next Sunday (26th April) to get some picures of bluebells in Mooreabbey Wood, Monasterevin?

This is a great spot for these flowers.  Early morning rise – meet at 6.15am in the carpark on the Athy road.

Those interested contact Paul Whiteley @ 087-9064000.

Because of the way the light changes you wont be out for more than an hour or two. Bring a tripod, a wide angle and macro lens if you have them, and a polarising filter would be of benefit.

Those wanting to come along without a camera are also welcome.  This is all weather permitting of course – we dont want to be out in the rain, although these pictures can look good too.

Don’t forget that you may get your picture here for next month’s picture of the month competition

Photo Opportunity

Next Sunday (26th April) at the Curragh Racecoure there is a classic & vintage car show.

It will be a good oppurtunty to get a few retro type shots. It starts at 12pm.

These cars are gonna be shiny and polished up to the last so you may need to consider a polariser.  You may find that some of the exhibitors will be in period costume too so happy snapping!

Admission is €5

PS: Don’t forget to post some of your pictures here afterwards!

Printing images in Black & White

For those shooting in digital and wishing to get black and white prints comparable to a darkroom print, checkout www.ilfordlab.com – they will take care of it for you.

Photo Fest

Irish Photo Fest 2009 is taking place in the Crowne Plaza Conference Centre near Dublin Airport this coming Sunday from 10am.  Entry is €10, but all seminars are free once you’ve entered.  There will be a range of exhibitors displaying their goods and seminars go on all day, including some from Guy Gowan and DML.  More details at www.photofestireland.com

National Club Championships

The venue for the national club championships has been anounced.  They are to be held in the University of Limerick CSIS rooms on April 24th and 25th.

Stephen Davison – road race photographer

Legendary road race photographer Stephen Davison has done a piece for the BBC where he talks about his life as a motorcycle road race photographer.

You can see it if you click on the following link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/nw200/watch/galleries.shtml?v=davison512

IPF Nature Finals

If anyone is going to the IPF Nature Finals on Sunday March 22nd, note there’s a free admission voucher for the zoo that can be downloaded from the Irish Photographic Federation website.

Fireworks

I was emailed this link from the Canon website about advice on how to take shots of fireworks. Feel free to check it ou:

http://www.iop.ie/phototips/fireworks.htm

There is also a competition on the Canon website where the theme is the St. Patricks Festivities if anyone is interested in entering:

http://pix.ie/group/stpatricksfestival