Bockfest is Cincinnati’s annual celebration of Spring and is Cincinnati’s funkiest and most entertaining parade. One of largest in nation.
The Bockfest parade is traditionally lead by a goat pulling a keg and the reigning Sausage Queen along with the official parade marshal. This officially marks the beginning of a weekend of festive celebration that might end in blaming a goat on your horizontal position. Goats, the German Renaissance, beer, irreverence, and originality are all highly esteemed aspects of a parade entry. There are no fire trucks for the kids. In the past, entries have included faux-monks pulling a Trojan goat, Goat Busters, German beer bands, keg-men, goats on Segways, Bockalypse, “Bockter” Suess, and patriotic chants of “drink more beer.” The parade will start to form in front of Arnold’s Bar and Grill, located at 210 East 8th Street, step off at 6:00PM. MEET: AT THE ALLEY NEXT TO ARNOLDS BAR at 5:30 pm to catch up on the lay of the land and where best to shoot the parade. Capture several people dressed in Renaissance Costumes, etc.PARK: Paid parking lot entrance off east bound 7th street just east of main street. Walk out onto blocked off 8th street.
TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT EVENDALE VILLAGE ARTS PAVILLION, CLICK ATTEND BELOW. IF YOU LIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AWAY YOU MAY CHOOSE TO VIEW ONLINE, OR COME AND SOCIALIZE. WRITE ME BEFORE 3:00 PM ON MEETING DATE AT ovccrs@gmail.com. INDICATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT SITE WILL NOT GET YOU THE LINK.
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3PM ON OUR MEETING DATE.
NOTE: CRITIQUE IMAGE SIZE REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED
PRESENTER:SUSAN MILINKOVICH
PRESENTATION: COLOR THEORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY
You shoot in color – but do you think in color? Do you consciously use it, manipulate it, and
make it an important part of your image composition? And do you consider it when processing
your images on your computer? This presentation will explore the color wheel, attributes of
color, the moods and emotions that color can impact, and how to effectively use color in your
compositions and image processing.
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COMPETITION-CRITIQUE: – CELEBRATE WITH COLOR
Stark light to subtle light. Compatible colors. Non Compatible colors. Opposite colors. Scenic Landscapes, Nature, Waterscapes, closeup to flowers, insects, etc. alive and bursting with color. How about festivals, nightscenes, nightscenes after rain and color reflections, nightlife? Or what about: toning back the saturation of color with a subtle touch of color like Susan loves to do with ice, etc.
FINE PRINT: RENAME FILE: LIKE; #1 (2, or 3)Tom Brown Landscape Grandeur.
DEADLINE: SATURDAY, February 15th
EVENDALE BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION -LOWER LEVEL. Located at 3270 Glendale Milford Rd (TURN ONTO KINGSPORT DRIVE} near Reading Rd (US 42)
BIO:
Susan Milinkovich began photographing with her father when she received her first Brownie camera in elementary school. Her dad gave her the gift of “seeing” a photograph and both parents gave her a love of nature and an appreciation for the beauty to be found in our everyday world. Susan has attended workshops with nature photographers John Shaw, Charlie Waite, Charlie Cramer, John Barclay, Tillman Crane, Kathleen Clemmons, Bill Lea, and Will Clay. While Susan enjoys capturing the larger landscapes, it is the intimate details of a landscape, structure or flower that draws her attention and tells a story. Susan has participated in exhibits at galleries around the Cincinnati area and has been a part of Cincinnati’s PhotoFocus. Susan leads photowalks, teaches classes and workshops, is president of one of the camera clubs she attends, and is an ongoing instructor at the photo workshops at the Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont. You can see Susan’s photography at www.susanmilinkovich.com
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We are co-organizing a joint event with the Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati, to be able to have a private event and bring our DLSR and Mirrorless cameras, tripods, reflectors, etc. Otherwise, one is limited to bringing their point and shoot cameras or cell phones. “ The American Sign Museum promotes sign preservation and restoration by displaying 100 years of signage.” We are fortunate to have the largest sign museum in America.
They have expanded since we last visited, adding 20K Sq Ft. For a private tour, the cost is $300 for two hours. For a private tour our minimum attendance is 10, which we have. And our fee each will be $30. We anticipate having a few more register. But if they do not, and someone needs to cancel, we will not be able to refund their charge. MAKE YOUR PAYMENT OUT TO “OHIO VALLEY CAMERA CLUB” AND MAIL TO OVCC, 6691 FOX HUNT CT., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069 ASAP.
OPTION: REMAIN AFTERWARD TO BREAK BREAD TOGETHER OVER DINNER. INTERESTED, LET ME KNOW AT: ovccrs@gmail.com
Beyond Capture: A winning image is not always one that wins a competition. It may be one that has appeal to consumers or one that is worthy of being displayed in your home. Regardless of the definition we choose, all winning images have impact. This program will define impact and discuss how to create images that make a connection with the viewer, evoke an emotion, illustrate a concept or new idea, or perhaps show something new to the viewer. From composing our images to enhancing them in post processing, we can share our vision and communicate with our audience. Finally, we will explore the stages we experience in our photographic journey and how we can take our photography to the next level.(45 – 60 minutes)
EVENING COLLEGE CLASS ONLINE
For our members current on dues, guests and our trial members.
FEBRUARY 11TH 6:30 – 7:30 PM EST
PRESENTER: National Speaker
Cost: Tonight’s class is offered without a fee. Copying any classroom content in any format is strictly prohibited by copyright law.
Registration: EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW AT https://www.ohiovalleycameraclub.com First, JOIN UNDER MEMBERSHIP. Navigate to Events Calendar. If having difficulties write ovccrs@gmail.com providing the class name, your name, your email, and # of guests. and names.
Link to attend: will be sent the afternoon of our presentation date.
.Bio: Our Speaker has had a lifelong interest in photography and art. Her first images as a child were captured with a Brownie Starflash camera, which she used throughout her school years. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Liberal Arts degree, taking every art course she could fit into her program of studies. After earning a Master’s degree in Education she pursued a career as a school administrator, where she found she could use photography for staff training purposes and for producing interesting newsletters for the community and for families of her students.
She really started pursuing her passion for photography after she retired in 2004. She and her husband live in Arkansas, but travel the country extensively looking for unique opportunities to capture the character and natural beauty that surround us.
She ascribes to the philosophy that you can never belong to too many camera clubs. She is a past president of the Hot Springs Village Camera Club, a founding member and current president of the Nation Park Photography Club, and a member the Heard Nature Photography Club in McKinney, Texas. She is also Secretary-elect of the PSA Board of Directors.
The topic for the debrief is open (meaning any image / subject you want). Please submit 3 images by Wednesday, January 29, 2025, to Smugmug as outlined below:
Sizing: 2800 pixels for landscape or 1800 pixels for portrait.
Rename image: First name, Last name, 1, 2 or 3 and Image Title.
Meeting Location: ENTRANCE:EVENDALE BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION. Located at 3270 Glendale Milford Rd (TURN ONTO KINGSPORT DRIVE} near Reading Rd (US 42). Enter: LOWER LEVEL
1 PROGRAM: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Submit and Review Your Best Images Since 2018 Our audience’s turn for recognition and rewards. Yes. You, submit your best images shot since 2018. Prizes: Gift Cards. So, what do I have to do? Submit images per directions below. Step up to the mic and tell us: Why You Took Your Image and describe how you took the image, composition, lighting, and techniques used. Tell us how you adjusted the image in post-production.
DEADLINE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 11TH AT MIDNIGHT SUBMIT UP TO THREE IMAGES (<2MB) IN JPEG FORMAT TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/PpbFqz/9876 FINE PRINT: Rename Your File Accordingly Begin with either 1st, 2nd or 3rd, your priority number. Then your last name, first initial and Title of your image. NAME is required only for administrative Purposes. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting.
IMAGE SIZING: reduce all images to Resolution of seventy-two, and, for horizontal images 1920 pixels wide. For vertical images 1080 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members.
2 COMPETITION: PANORAMA IMAGES WITH NO SCALE REFERENCES. Landscapes, Waterscapes, Cityscapes. Avoid or delete anything that will lend scale to your image SAME SPECIFICATIONS AND DEADLINES AS ABOVE.
BIO: As Organizer I aim to maintain an active club emphasizing educational options, activities and socializing and enjoy assisting other photographers. Seeking varying photographic opportunities and learning. I enjoy nature photography, landscape, wildlife, macro, infrared, and existing light. Developed and managed a photofinishing lab and studio. Displayed: WC Liberty Chamber Alliance, Miami University VOA Learning Center, and Butler County Parks District Headquarters.
HAVE YOU TRIED OUR TWO OTHER ONLINE MONTHLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. EVENING COLLEGE held the second Tuesday evening, 6:30 PM Est. September through May. 1 TO 2 HOUR. Some Homework may be required.
Then our “SHOOT AND DEBRIEF DISCUSSION” Hosted by Joel Belsky and driven by members. Discussion of Why and How Submitted Images were shot. Then Why and How the images were Processed. Held Online the Fourth Thursday, 6:30 – 7:45. January – November.
For our members current on dues, guests and our trial members.
December 10, 2024 7:00 – 8:45 PM
PRESENTER: National Speaker
Cost: This class is offered without a fee.
Copying any classroom content in any format is strictly prohibited.
Registration: Write ovccrs@gmail.com providing the class name, your name, your email, and # of guests. and names.
Link to attend: will be sent the afternoon of our presentation date.
CLASS: Bad Weather Photography
Weather is such a critical factor in our outdoors photography yet it’s a factor that we have not control over and cannot predict, especially when we plan a trip well in advance. However, bad weather shouldn’t mean ad conditions for photography. It may offer special opportunities for unique photography with different subjects. For example, bad weather conditions often make pictures moody, expressive, and different from standard calendar shots.
In his presentation, we’ll see how to take advantage of bad weather conditions and how to handle the challenges that they preset. He will share photographs and discuss the opportunities, considerations, and precautions when photographing outdoors in bad weather.
Our photography instructor focuses on the creative aspects of the photographic art form.
Bio:
Our Presenter’s experience covers the complete photographic process, including analog photography, darkroom work, and extensive digital imaging.
He frequently judges photo contests, including multiple international Salon competitions and juried exhibitions. He presents photography programs internationally and exhibits his fine art photography. He also photographs events and conducts photography workshops.
He is the recipient of numerous awards in photo contests and his work and articles have been published in the US and internationally.
