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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 200-300mm are recommended, however, not necessary.

All the Raptor Shoots have been scheduled for this year. We have decreased from 8 per year to 4 per year due to falling attendance over the last couple of years. If you want to participate in this event, you should get your spot sooner than later to guarantee a spot. If there is renewed interest in this event, I will contact the Raptor folks and ask for additional events, but we would like to make sure the ones we have scheduled get filled.

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.

Sunday, April 14, 2019 – Raptor Shoot
Sunday, May 19, 2019 – Raptor Shoot
Sunday, September 15, 2019 – Raptor Shoot
Sunday, October 13, 2019 – Raptor Shoot

If you do not care to pay online, you may contact Rick and make other arrangements.

All non photographer guests are required to pay, simply because of the space limitations and Raptor, Inc. policy.

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MEETUP BEGINS: 8:45 AM . WE WILL DEPART NOT LATER THAN 9 AM AND RETURN TO CINCINNATI BY 4 PM. THERE WILL BE AN OPTIONAL EXTENDED TOUR.

Waterfalling in the Spring is always fun. Let’s shoot Cedar Cliff Falls near Cedarville Ohio in Peterson Park on St. Rt. 42 and the falls, both at, and near Clifton Mill. At Cedar Cliff Falls, from their main parking lot, we will capture views from above the fall, to the side and at the bottom.

ADVISE US IF YOU WILL BE CARPOOLING FROM WEST CHESTER LOCATION IDENTIFIED BELOW OR DRIVING SEPARATLY IN COMMENT SECTION.

Then on to the historic Clifton Mill, one of the largest water-powered gristmills of the remaining forty-seven in the United States. We will shoot the falls off Water Street on the back of the mill. Historic site with a vintage mill, covered bridge, ’40s-era gas station & casual American eatery. Address: 75 Water St, Clifton, OH 45316.

We will take in lunch at the Clifton Mill Restaurant.

After lunch we will proceed west a couple of miles to Glen Helen Nature Preserve. We will take in The Cascades. This will conclude the OVCC meetup.

OPTIONAL EXTENDED ACTIVITIES: There are several other waterfalls and activities in the greater area to which those wishing to can certainly remain and enjoy. We do have an expert in Ohio waterfalls that will be joining with us at Voice of America Center. Tina Karle is a member of our club and she has offered to lead those remaining to other sites. She will be driving and has room for 4 others.

Meet at Voice of America Center, Tylersville and Cox Roads. ENTER VOICE OF AMERICA CENTRE DRIVE OFF TYLERSVILLE RD, ONE TRAFFIC SIGNAL EAST OF COX RD. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE ROAD TO YOUR LEFT AND AHEAD TO A CURVE ON YOUR RIGHT. PARK THERE, INSIDE THE CURVE, AT THE FAR POINT AWAY FROM CITY BARBEQUE AND BONEFISH GRILLE RESTAURANTS. IF YOU ARE NEARER DAYTON OR PARTS NOTTH, MEET US AT CEDAR CLIFF FALLS IN PETERSON PARK. Main parking lot directly off St. Rt. 42. 2750 US-42, Cedarville, OH 45314 at 10:00 AM

Time table:

We will Depart 3:00 PM.Arrive Voice of America Center 4 pm.Arrive Voice of America Center 8:45 am.
Leave VOA Center NOT LATER THAN 9:00 am.
Arrive Cedar Cliff Falls approx. 10:00 am, meet Dayton area members.
Depart 11:00 am to Clifton Mill. Arrive 11:15 am.
Meet at Clifton Mill Restaurant 12:10 pm.
After Lunch head East on Water St., turn Left onto West St. Rt. 343 to Glen Helen Nature Preserve Education Center (not open), address 1075 Rt. 343 dirt road – approx. 3.2 miles. We will walk to “The Cascades.”

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Upload you images to the Critique Album here:
http://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/kK7jZV/critique

PLACE YOUR DINNER ORDER UPON ARRIVAL AT THEIR BAR. Mention OVCC and your first and last names. Food will be delivered to our room.

CRITIC: WILLIAM MANNING – I have seen William critique and share photography and processing suggestions. He is one of our most knowledgeable and top presenters and trainers.

My Story:
My studio location is always on the move, its not because I haven’t paid the rent, it’s because my projects can’t come to me. I move my studio from assignment to assignment, it can be found anywhere in the world. These assignments might be a travel or architectural assignment, a book project or some other cool creative things. I have worked across the United States, and abroad in crowded places like Bangkok, the dusty plains of the Serengeti, amongst the medieval structures of old Europe, and many other beautiful and exciting locations.

Professional Highlights in a Nutshell:
• 1990 to present: Owner and operator of William Manning Photography Workshops and Natures Light Photography Tours. Lead photo tours across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
• 1990 to present: Assignment photographer for travel industry. Published many travel related articles, products and promotional photography.
• 2019 to present: Publisher of online e-magazine, Photography Solutions.
• 1994 to present: Assignment photographer for architectural industry. Won many design awards for Architectural photography.

• Stock Photographer: Corbis, Getty, Alamy, other.
• Books published by various publishing houses (from most recent to first):
Louisville: A Photographic Portrait, Cincinnati: A Photographic Portrait, Fodor’s Ohio Travel Guide, The Photographers Travel, Cincinnati Travel Guide.

PUBLISHES: ONLINE “PHOTOGRAPHY SOLUTIONS” MAGAZINE
March/April 2019 Photography Solutions Ezine
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Photography Solutions E-Magazine is a free online magazine designed to help photographers with creative issues that we all encounter on a daily basis. Each issue will feature new and favorite plug-ins and software designed for photography. Creative tips on how to improve your photography or help photographers out of a creative block. We also share fun, unique and often lesser or unknown locations for photography. View an issue of Photography Solutions below and sign up to receive future issue absolutely free.

LEADS DESTINATION WORKSHOPS AROUND THE GLOBE

WEBSITE: https://williammanning.com/

I bring 25 years of experience to every tour I lead and a wealth of knowledge to help others grow as both photographer and artist.

INSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT UPLOAD MORE THAN ONE IMAGE AT A TIME Prepare your file for upload to the OVCC Critique site by following these procedures: Members may submit up to three images in JPEG FORMAT. • Depending on quantity of images submitted we may not be able to review all second images. FINE PRINT: WE CAN ONLY GUARANTEE CRITIQUING YOUR FIRST IMAGE SUBMITTED, AND IF IT INCLUDES YOUR FULL NAME WITHIN THE TITLE 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 1026 pixels wide. For vertical images 736 pixels high. • Rename your file: Last Name, First Initial, Image Title, followed by #1 for first image and #2 for second image. Example: Sears, R. – My Image #1 Off Topic images will be deleted at the request of several members. TO SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES on or after the FIRST OF THE MONTH http://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/kK7jZV/critique/ We are asking all to chip in to help defray the cost of our appreciation gifting to our speakers. A great way for all photography levels to learn how to improve, along with having a great time.

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Greetings, OVCC. I have a friend who is involved in the British Transportation Museum in Dayton. He has invited photographers to come to the museum and photograph the cars and other forms of transportation (including a tractor, bicycles, and an Irish currach) on site. Here are the details:

>>> This “museum” is a work in progress and not yet really open to the public. One way to describe it is a group of car (old British cars) enthusiasts putting together a museum. There will be car enthusiasts there working on cars.

>>> The lighting inside the building “is not the best,” so if you have lights you’d like to bring and set up, or you want to shoot with flash, that is fine. Tripods are fine, too.

>>> There are restrooms available in the building, but they are “primitive.” Plan accordingly.

>>> There is no cost to enter the museum, but donations are welcome. Also, these are guys spending the day working on cars. Donations of doughnuts, cookies, chips & dip/salsa, 2-liters of soda, or other snacks would be welcome (but not required).

>>> The building itself is an old warehouse/box/carton factory and may lend itself (aside from the cars) to some interesting photos. Apparently some of the box-making machinery is still in the building. The place is grungy, so don’t wear your Sunday best.

>>> There is adequate parking; a parking lot and on-street parking, for a number of vehicles.

>>> The main guy there is Pete; he knows that photographers are coming. My friend is Kevin; he also knows we’re coming, of course. We are welcome to come and go during the day while the guys are there, between about 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

>>> The address is 321 Hopeland St. Dayton, OH 45417. It’s fairly close to the University of Dayton arena and Carillon Park, if you’re familiar with those locations. They have a website: www.britishtransportationmuseum.org and a video: https://indigo.life/decoding-dayton/s3-the-british-transportation-museum/

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Greenfield Plant Farms has invited OVCC members to photograph their flowers What to expect. They are situated on eight acres at 726 Stephens Rd, Maineville Ohio. They have many greenhouses plus. They raise and sell flowers for the Cincinnati Zoo. Over 200 Annuals and over 500 perennials.

NO ADMISSION FEES. YOU ARE TO REGISTER IN THEIR OFFICE (across from parking lot) AS BEING WITH OVCC. REQUIREMENT: EACH ATTENDEE IS TO DONATE A GOOD IMAGE FOR THEIR PROMOTIONAL USE. SUBMIT BY SAT MAY 11TH. Ideally, 240 + dpi, resolution 2 MB or finer. Process and send along with your name to me at: [email protected].

A TRIPOD AND MACRO LENS ARE SUGGESTED. BONUS: THERE ARE BLUE HERRON NESTS VISIBLE FROM THE BACK OF THEIR PROPERTY.

Their regular operating hours are Mon – Sat 9 to 5 pm and Sundays 11 – 5. WE ARE GOING TO ARRANGE FOR OUR MEETUP TO BE SATURDAY, MAY 4TH FROM 8:30 AM UNTIL 10:30 AM. NOTE THIS IS A SPECIAL ADMISSION TIME PRIOR TO OPENING FOR THE PUBLIC. WE MUST HAVE ASSURANCES AT LEAST A FEW MEMBERS WILL GUARANTEE ARRIVING AROUND 8:30 AM, SO AS NOT TO BRING WORKERS IN EARLY. If you just cannot make it on a Saturday, you are welcome to stop by any time, just expect a lot of people during popular times.

LINK LIST OF ANNUALS 220
https://www.greenfieldplantfarm.com/plants-and-products/annuals/

LIST OF PERENNIALS 500
https://www.greenfieldplantfarm.com/plants-and-products/perennials/