“This special event allows photographers a chance to capture beautify butterfly shots without the crowds. The event is designed for adults (18+), and tripods and other equipment is welcome. K AND R PHOTOGRAPHY WILL ALSO BE ON SITE OFFERING EQUIPMENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS TO TRY. AS WELL AS GUIDANCE AND ADVICE.”
MONDAYS 6:00- 8:00 PM
JULY 14TH
AUGUST 4TH
50 Tickets are available for each evening. Tickets are $25 for one day only. Tickets are non-refundable and non-refundable
“This special event allows photographers a chance to capture beautify butterfly shots without the crowds. The event is designed for adults (18+), and tripods and other equipment is welcome. K AND R PHOTOGRAPHY WILL ALSO BE ON SITE OFFERING EQUIPMENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS TO TRY. AS WELL AS GUIDANCE AND ADVICE.”
MONDAYS 6:00- 8:00 PM
JUNE 16TH
JULY 14TH
AUGUST 4TH
50 Tickets are available for each evening. Tickets are $25 for one day only. Tickets are non-refundable and non-refundable
“This special event allows photographers a chance to capture beautify butterfly shots without the crowds. The event is designed for adults (18+), and tripods and other equipment is welcome. K AND R PHOTOGRAPHY WILL ALSO BE ON SITE OFFERING EQUIPMENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS TO TRY. AS WELL AS GUIDANCE AND ADVICE.”
MONDAYS 6:00- 8:00 PM
MAY 19TH
JUNE 16TH
JULY 14TH
AUGUST 4TH
50 Tickets are available for each evening. Tickets are $25 for one day only. Tickets are non-refundable and non-refundable
As a member benefit, you are invited to enter our Juried Print Competition for displaying up to 5 images into our semi-annual Mapleknoll Village Art Show. Your prints will hang in their main hallway from June 19th to July 25th. Your prints will be available for sale.
Opening Night Reception June 19th. Time TBD
Unsold prints are available for pickup on Monday and Tuesday, July 28th and 29th.
Where: Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Exhibition Themes: PEOPLE, PLACE & TRAVEL, ELEMENTS OF DESIGN.
PEOPLE – Captures human experience across all stages of life and activities: including prints of people in all occupations.
PLACE & TRAVEL – Including images that show the wonders and adventures of travel photography, highlighting PLACE as an important part of the print. Include the location in your title. All subjects you are likely to encounter while traveling if your print expresses a sense of PLACE.
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN – including prints whose focus is on the fundamental elements of design: texture, line, pattern, and shape.
Rule: To protect the interests of our member participants as a whole and the reputation of our exhibit, submitting a price that is near or below the material costs of your artwork, plus the margin charged by Mapleknoll, and therefore, an unrealistic low ball margin, which will harm other members ability to earn a fair profit, will be removed from our exhibit.
Submit up to five digital images for judging. Your link to do so is: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/vsMRng/lBE SURE THE TITLE FOR EACH IMAGE INCLUDES YOUR NAME AS WELL. STATE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF IMAGES YOU’RE WILLING TO EXHIBIT. WHILE FRAMING IMAGES APPEARS WELL, WE DO NOT NEED TO FRAME OUR ART. ALSO, IMPORTANT, SEND YOUR NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS AND TITLE OF EACH IMAGE ENTERED TO RICH AT ovccrs@gmail.com.
Program: LIGHTING IN THE WAY IT AFFECTS THE DRAMA AND COLOR OF AN IMAGE
The creative use of light can differentiate a simple snapshot from a powerful photograph. To create beautiful and impactful images, focus on utilizing available light. Although the industry often emphasizes gear, the foundation of all great photographs is rooted in the effective use of light.
Light is the most transformative tool available to photographers. To enhance your photography, prioritize harnessing ambient light to create evocative images. Mastering available light is essential for producing compelling and visually striking photographs. Creating a mood in photography involves using various elements to evoke specific emotions and feelings in the viewer. This can be achieved through lighting, color, composition, and even post-processing techniques. Low light and shadows can evoke a sense of mystery or drama.
Kirkjufell Mountain, Iceland
Eden, Charleston, South Carolina
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE IF AWAY.
TO ATTEND IN PERSON CLICK ATTEND BELOW. IF YOU LIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AWAY YOU MAY CHOOSE TO VIEW ONLINE OR COME AND SOCIALIZE. WRITE ME AT OVCCRS@GMAIL.COM BEFORE 3:30PM ON MEETING DATE. INDICATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT SITE WILL NOT GET YOU THE LINK.
REGISTRATION CLOSES DAY OF: 3:30 PM. No Access to email until 7:00 PM.
COMPETITION-CRITIQUE: IMAGERY AS AFFECTED BY LIGHTING
LIGHTING, considered by many to be the most important and comprehensive factor to learn. After all, what other factors in photography can be found without light. How can the viewer distinguish color and patterns? shapes or forms in the dark. In the other direction a photographer has an infinite wealth of creative possibilities using lighting. Read the three passages referenced below:
FINE PRINT: RENAME FILE: as an example: #1 #2 #3 Tom Brown Landscape Grandeur.
DEADLINE: SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH AT MIDNIGHT
LOCATION: EVENDALE BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION -LOWER LEVEL. Located at 3270 Glendale Milford Rd (TURN ONTO KINGSPORT DRIVE} near Reading Rd (US 42)
BIO:
Our national speaker has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Guild of Artist and Artisans for four consecutive 3-year terms by my friends and Colleagues who make their livings by selling their amazing art at the art shows around the country. He has won numerous awards and commissions. Education:
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI – Liberal Arts
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI – Photography
Artist’s Statement
Light is both the photographer’s palette and brush. Harnessing available light is a skill learned through the study of technical theory and then applying it in the field. My goal as a photographer is to search out the images that interest me artistically, and upon finding the essence of a particular place, using composition and light to enhance the images. The Old World and New World have much to offer me as a photographer. The Old World and New World have much to offer me as a photographer. From a sunrise in Tuscany, Italy, to a sunset on Mackinac Island, Michigan, there is much beauty in the world. All one has to do is look.
I have a lot of fun capturing images and seeing the world through the camera brings me a lot of joy. People always move too fast past those special places and capturing images with my camera has allowed me to stop and say I need to enjoy this light this place, I will catch up with you later. By teaching I get to interact with others who want to take a moment and enjoy those special places as the light changes.
Due to the forecast of thundershowers tomorrow morning, our event is postponed until next Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 am.
Our Arboretum is one of only a few in the U.S. with Level III accreditation. Only five cemeteries have earned this distinction. Along with our historic cemetery, this beautiful botanical garden is a Cincinnati treasure featuring both native and exotic plants.
We will meet at the parking lot to the right of the main entrance at 9 AM to shoot beautiful tulips. There are usually two to three good spots. Contact: Rich at ovccrs@gmail.com
Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring Show Photographers are welcome: Best time is 10-11:00am on Sunday April 10. Tripods are okay.
See many award-winning, beautiful, and exotic orchids Buy a wide variety of orchids and supplies on-site Get orchid information and advice from experts – renowned growers & American Orchid Society accredited Orchid Judges.
Location: The Boy Scouts of America Achievement Building, 10078 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 BY ENTRANCE TO GORMAN HERITAGE FARM
Visit the Raptor, Inc. complex, where their educational birds will be displayed for your photographic pleasure. Birds are perched and hand held by the handlers. Photographers are as close as 10-15 feet from the birds and have lots of time to shoot. Tripods and telephoto lenses of 200-400mm are recommended, however, not necessary. NO FLASH.
RAPTOR INC. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of local birds of prey via rehabilitation, education and research. Location: 961 Barg Salt Run Rd., Milford, Ohio.
FEE: $22
All non-photographer guests are required to pay, simply because of the space limitations and Raptor, Inc. policy.
All monies are for the benefit of Raptor, Inc. to help them continue their great efforts.
Refunds: full refund available up to APRIL 28TH. Afterwards you will be issued a credit for a future date.
