Sharon Woods is the oldest park in the Great Parks of Hamilton County system. It’s 730 acres, and is made up of a 2.6 mile shared trail that follows the shore line of the parks biggest lake. There is also a .7 mile gorge trail and a 1.0 mile fitness trail. There is a large playground, water vehicles for rent, fishing and a golf course. Most interesting to photographers is the beautiful trees that create wonderful fall colors in late October and early November. The best place to take photographs is from the 2.6 mile (easy) trail around the lake. There are many outstanding vantage points to shoot from. Entrance fee with pass is free, otherwise a single visit is $5.00 for Hamilton County residents and $8.00 for non-residents. An annual sticker is $10 for residents and $16 for non-residents.
VIA WEB CONFERENCING. LINK WILL BE SENT MORNING OF MEETING.
READ ONLY IF you are not current on Dues. This ONLINE presentation is for OVCC participating members only. Participating members have already paid our annual dues of $20 or are Trial Members. Join our club at: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club SEE LINK at upper right corner of landing page. THEN REGISTER Your Attendance Below and Send YOUR MEETUP NAME (e.g. Jane Smith) and mention the October Meeting to: ovccrs@gmail.com to be able to participate.
CRITIQUE: LANDSCAPES & WILD LIFE PRESENTATION: PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALASKA
Professional photographer David W. Shaw will be joining us on-line from Fairbanks, Alaska to critique your submitted images and then after a 5 minute break he will present on photography in Alaska (and opportunities to join in workshops where he is the instructor).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING IMAGES: Submit up to three images TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345
Members may submit up to three images in JPEG format. FINE PRINT: We can only guarantee critiquing your first image IF You Rename Your File Accordingly: it includes FIRST, your priority number 1, 2 or 3. Then your last name, first initial and Title of your image. 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 72, and, for horizontal images 1440 pixels wide. For vertical images 930 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members.
DAVID W SHAW BIO: David is a Fairbanks, Alaska based professional photographer, writer, and photo educator. His images and writing have appeared thousands of times in publications across the world. He has written articles on the art of photography for magazines like Shutterbug, Professional Photographer, Amateur Photographer, Photo Technique, Bokeh, and others. He is also an instructor at the Digital Photography School and ExpertPhotography.
Dave’s writings on science and natural history have appeared in Sierra, Defenders, Alaska, Birds and Blooms, Birdwatching, UnDark, Scientific American, Ensia, and many others. He has a both undergraduate and masters degrees in wildlife biology and is an expert naturalist with a deep love for all wild things (but particularly birds).
Dave is a 20 year resident of Alaska and has spent most of those decades exploring the state’s many wild corners with his camera, and leading others on wilderness trips, photography expeditions, birding, and natural history tours. Internationally, he has traveled to dozens of countries on (almost) every continent, and loves sharing those places with others. He has guided on expedition ships in Antarctica and South America, birding and photo trips in South and Central America, and the list goes on.
UPCOMING: Classes—Instruction: Arctic Aurora Workshop: 13-17 March and 1-5 April, 2021
RESCHEDULED TO 10/17 DUE TO HEAVY DRIZZLE AT 12:30 PM ON 10/10. TREE COLORS MAY BE BETTER ALSO? OUR TOUR GUIDE HAS AGREED TO THE NEW DATE.
ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK WHENEVER OUR GROUP IS TOGETHER. IF YOU WANDER OFF ON YOUR OWN THEN A MASK IS NOT REQUIRED.
UPDATES:
We now have a docent (photographer Jerry Lynch) to show us around!
However, he informed us that the park will be closing at 5 pm starting Oct. 4th so I have moved the start time up 2 hours to 2 pm, which will provide 3 hours to see & photograph the 335 acres. You could arrive after 2 pm if your schedule doesn’t fit.
If you agree to give your photos to the Park they will waive your $8 entry fee. You will maintain your copyright and the park will provide a Photo Credit to you for any photos they may use. If you use your photo for commercial sales you will still be required to buy a Commercial Photographer Pass for $75.
The Ancient Sculpture museum is still closed to the public but as docent Jerry can get us in with masks and no-contact of doors, etc.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum is a 335 acre sculpture park and outdoor museum combining the lure of nature with the dynamic presence of monumental art. Pyramid Hill’s rolling hills, meadows, lakes, gardens and miles of hiking trails provides the perfect backdrop to Experience Art In Nature in every season. In addition to the 80+ monumental outdoor sculptures, the grounds also feature a pioneer house dating to the 1820’s with an unusual arched ceiling.
Ancient Sculpture Museum – allows you to travel back in time and visit the Roman, Greek, Etruscan and Egyptian Empires. The Ancient Sculpture Museum houses over 60 pieces of sculpture where each piece is over a thousand years old.
We will meet up and then disperse maintaining safe distancing, which is easy given the size of the park. You can learn much more about the park at this link https://www.pyramidhill.org/
Admission: Adults: $8.00 for guests (members are free, see above if you are willing to give your images to the park)
Park Map: https://15fb8772-9e89-4dd2-8d55-c5844e9137dc.filesusr.com/ugd/ed0a34_c1f3717ad9db4985ae933b1143636aaa.pdf (copy and paste into your browser – ask at the Gate for a copy of the map).
Free Map App & Audio from the Artists: · Hear audio from or about our artists · Find images and locations of the sculptures · Learn about the sculptures and artists Instructions
Visit your app store and download Otocast
Open the app and find Pyramid Hill under locations
Parking: you are welcome to park your car and walk, or use your car to get around the park (like Spring Grove Cemetery).
Park Guidelines: Restrooms located at the Pavilion are OPEN All park water fountains are shut OFF We ask that all guests abide by 6 ft social distancing Guests are not allowed to gather in groups of 10 or more (so we can break up into smaller groups, most will likely wander on their own) Guests are not allowed to touch, climb, or sit on any of the sculptures
RAPTOR INC. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of local birds of prey via rehabilitation, education and research.
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.
You need not me be a member to attend and you may bring a guest, but all attendees, including non photographer guests, must pay the fee because of space limitations and Raptor, Inc. policy. All monies are for the benefit of Raptor, Inc. to help them continue their great efforts.
Cost is $22 per attendee. Payment holds your spot.
Sunday, October 11 Raptor Shoot 10:00 – 11:30 am
Preferably pay by check made out to Ohio Valley Camera Club, mailed to 6691 Fox Hunt Ct. West Chester, Ohio 45069. Specify Date and Provide Email for possible contact. We loose $2 if cc is used. Does your name on your check match your name with OVCC – if not change in your Profile – See Coment below.* To pay by check attempt to register, ignore request to pay by cc then send your check as instructed. Thank you.
10:00 AM – Meet across Elm street from the main entrance to Music Hall in Washington Park to capture nice architectural shots with deeper sky coloration.
10:30 AM – Meet in front of the steps to the Main Entrance for our 1 hour 15 mintue Outdoor Guided Tour and Shoot.
Explore Music Hall’s history, the symbolism and design of the architecture, the challenges at every step of construction, and the people who made it happen, along with information on the culture and society of the neighborhood in 1878.
Historians, preservationists, architecture enthusiasts and adventurers alike will gain new insight into why Cincinnati Music Hall truly merits its designation as one of the best and most beautiful concert halls in the world. Please note this tour does not go inside Music Hall.
COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES MASKS: All guests and guides are required to wear a mask or face covering. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Keep a distance of at least 6 feet.
**We have to submit our tour payment in less than one week, so your prompt payment of $16 is appreciated. As always, payment holds a spot.
Payment by check prefered : Send check payable to Ohio Valley Camera Club (not OVCC) to OVCC, 6691 Fox Hunt Ct., West Chester, Oh 45069 for $16 per person
First we will be given a one hour tour including architectural history, many behind the scenes fecets including the Arch Bishop area and a photo shoot. “On June 29, 2020, Pope Francis granted the title of Minor Basilica to St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. The title is given to churches around the world in recognition of their historical or cultural importance, artistic beauty and significance in the life of the Church. The title denotes a closer relationship to the Pope. They will celebrate their 175th Anniversary this November.
First, we will be given a one-hour tour including architectural history, many behind the scenes locations, including the Archdiocese area and a photo shoot. Their parish just received the rare distinction of being designated as a minor Basilica. They will celebrate their 175th Anniversary this November.
The large stone angels that were on each side of the main altar were created by Odoardo Fantacchiotti in the late 1840s. They now grace the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Cincinnati wing. They were among the first European sculptures to come to Cincinnati.
The interior of Saint Peter in Chains is distinctly unique among Roman Catholic cathedrals in America, with its Greek-themed mosaics depicting the Stations of the Cross, its ornate Corinthian columns and its massive bronze doors.
The crucifix was made by Benvenuto Cellini, the murals by Carl Zimmerman and the mosaic in the apse is by Anton Wendling. “The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains is a historic downtown cathedral. Over the years, the Cathedral has been the site of many significant celebrations in the life of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Cathedral continues to serve as the scene for a wide range o Archdiocesan celebrations and events, and groups holding conventions in Cincinnati often use the Cathedral for liturgies or concerts. In contrast to all the large-scale celebrations, the Cathedral parish quietly ministers to the poor of the area and to the constant stream of people who come to participate in the sacraments…confirmations, baptisms, marriages and funerals-and of course the daily celebration of Mass and reconciliation-continue the living story of the Cathedral Basilica.”
VIA WEB CONFERENCING. LINK WILL BE SENT MORNING OF MEETING.
READ ONLY IF you are not current on Dues: This ONLINE presentation is for OVCC participating members only. Participating members have already paid our annual dues of $20 or are Trial Members. Join our club at: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club SEE LINK at upper right corner of landing page. THEN REGISTER Your Attendance Below and Send YOUR MEETUP NAME (e.g. Jane Smith) and mention thE September Meeting to: ovccrs@gmail.com to be able to participate.
CRITIQUE: DECAY STEVE BULLOCK HAS COMPILED A PHOTO TIP SHEET FOR SHOOTING DECAY IMAGES. SEE OUR PHOTO SECTION LINK ON HOME PAGE, THEN OPEN “MEMBER INFORMTION” FOLDER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING IMAGES: Submit up to three images TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345
EDUCATION: Steve just put together the above referenced photography tips for when shooting Decay images. Tonight Steve will dig deeper into decay photography referring to some of the images we are submitting and Q and A.
Members may submit up to four images in JPEG format. FINE PRINT: We can only guarantee critiquing your first image IF You Rename Your File Accordingly: it includes FIRST, your priority number 1, 2 or 3. Then your last name, first initial and Title of your image. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting. • Sizing: reduce all images to Resolution of 72, and, for horizontal images 1440 pixels wide. For vertical images 930 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members.
SEVE BULLOCK BIO: One of our more popular presenters, a consummate commercial photographer: Architectural, Professional Sports, Commercial, Event Photographer. Voted/Awarded Best Photographer at National AAOC Juried Art Voted/Awarded Best Photographer at The Sarasota MASTERS Art Event Feb. 2016.
Steven is constantly on the go traveling throughout our country. Projects Profiles: NFL Football, Red Bull World Championship Air Races, Fashion, Kentucky Derby Red Carpet and Race, Red Bull Flutag, Forecastle Music Fair, Architecture—Retail, Multi-Family and Industrial photography and Construction.
UPCOMING: Classes—Instruction: “HOW TO MAKE MONEY IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND BUILD YOUR PHOTO BUSINESS – 3 DAY, late this Winter or next Spring.
ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES.
We will have one more Raptor shoot this year on October 12th – watch for announcement mid-July. If you want to participate in this event, you should get your spot sooner than later to guarantee a spot. Cost is $22 per attendee. Preferably pay be check, we loose $2 if cc is used. Does your name on your check match your name with OVCC – if not change in your Profile – See Coment. Payment holds your spot. To pay by check attempt to register, ignore request to pay by cc then send your check as instructed below. Thank you.
All non photographer guests are required to pay, simply because of the space limitations and Raptor, Inc. policy.
RAPTOR INC. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of local birds of prey via rehabilitation, education and research.
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.
You need not me be a member to attend and you may bring a guest, but all attendees, including guests, must pay the fee. All monies are for the benefit of Raptor, Inc. to help them continue their great efforts.
Preferably pay by check made out to Ohio Valley Camera Club, mailed to 6691 Fox Hunt Ct. West Chester, Ohio 45069. Specify Date and Provide Email for possible contact.
This ONLINE presentation is for OVCC participating members only. Participating members have already paid our annual dues of $20 or are Trial Members. Join our club at: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club SEE LINK at upper right corner of landing page. THEN REGISTER Your Attendance Below and Send YOUR MEETUP NAME (e.g. Jane Smith) and mention Real World Composition Webinar to: ovccrs@gmail.com to be able to participate.
Eric Hatch, “Composition is the magic behind the greatest photographs …. or any other graphic art. The Superpower of composition is to create and enhance the flow of energy in the picture you’re about to take. At the end of the course you will have the ability to compose pictures which tell stories, enhance character, and evoke feelings in the viewer. There is a hands-on cropping exercise as well to simulate various cropping guides and techniques.
This course teaches you the principles of good composition, first, in-camera, and second by cropping in the computer. More than that, you will learn (or be re-taught) the basic elements of art design and see how composition literally puts them in their place.
Course duration is between 2 and 3 hours. Discussion is encouraged — in fact vital, if you’re going to get the most out of this course. You will need to download the course PDF and download and print the photograph in the course folder. You will also need 4 bookmarks or strips of heavy opaque paper about 2″ x 10″ — no need to be exact.
BIO: ic Hatch is a fine art and travel photographer based in Loveland, Ohio. Eric won his first photographic award at age 13 for a picture of the rigging of the Charles W. Morgan whaling ship in the Mystic Seaport Museum. He took the shot with a Brownie Hawkeye camera. It was a lousy print, but the concept was good…
Eric was an occasional photographer until 1998 when he purchased his first digital camera. Since then he has taken workshops under Skip Schiel of Boston, Will Crockett, the late Monte Zucker, and numerous other professionals.
His motivational and conceptual landscapes have won the Montgomery Photography Competition in 2003 with repeat awards most years since 2010. In 2004 he won both the Buckeye Award (highest scoring photo from a new member of the Ohio Professional Photographers Association) and the Dumbauld Award for the best illustrative picture in the Mid-States Regional Competition of the Professional Photographers of America. Most recently Eric has shown a one-person exhibit “Hard Times for These Times” at the Middletown Artc Center (Ohio) and has been selected to hang two images in the “Blurry Photographs” competition hosted by 1650 gallery. (January 2018). He is a frequent contributor to blogs about photography. In June, 2017, Eric assumed the post of editor at Exhibitions Without Walls.
He is currently the founder and leader of Faces of Addiction, a project which uses contemporary portraits and accompanying life stories of addicted persons to alter the way we think of addiction and so to make compassion possible. Ten of these works have been added to the Hood Museum of Art permanent collection as a gift from collector Roger Arvid Anderson.”
ALL ATTENDEES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES.
When I think about visiting a special church in our region, I cannot come up with one I would rather visit than the Holy Cross Church of the Immaculata. Architectural Style: Gothic Rivival. US National Register of Historic Places.
The Church of the Immaculata, or Immaculata Church, is a Roman Catholic church atop Mt. Adams, a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Church is located at 30 Guido Street. The church commemorates the Immaculate Conception and serves the Holy Cross–Immaculata Parish in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Located at 30 Guido Street, it allows a scenic view of the Ohio River below from one of the highest points in Cincinnati.
The limestone church was built in 1859, just before the American Civil War, for the German congregation in the city’s Mt. Adams neighborhood. Archbishop John Baptist Purcell decided to build the church while praying during a severe storm at sea. He promised God that if he survived, he would build a church on the city’s highest point. The Immaculata Church has served since 1860 as a pilgrimage church, where on Good Friday the faithful ascend 85 steps[4] to the church’s front door from the neighborhood below while praying the Rosary. The steps were originally made of wood, but in 1911, the City of Cincinnati helped the church build concrete steps.
Wait in the back of the sanctuary until everyone has taken the iconic shot down the center aisle.
