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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.

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“LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY”

SUBMISSION DEADLINE Tuesday, October 25, AT MIDNIGHT

Welcome to the October Shoot and Debrief ( Animals ) – Pets, farm animals , zoo animals, animals in the wild.

Between now and Tuesday 25 , – determine what photos you would like to share.

Tuesday 25, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.

Thursday, October 27 , 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online

Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday ,October 25, per the following instructions:

1. Resize photo:

• Resolution 72
• Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
• Vertical Images 930 pixels highTo upload your photos,

2. Rename your file:

• #1 for first priority, #2 for second priority and #3 for third priority.
  Based on the number of participants we may need to limit the
  number of photos shown during the debrief. #3 would be dropped
  for all participants in this case. First Name, then last Initial (for example – Joel , B. )
• Title of image

3. Give camera setting information:

• Lens used (for example 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (90mm)
• ISO
• aperture
• shutter speed
• exposure compensation, if used
• filters, if use
• post processing techniques of note

4. Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to
   PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.

Those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.

Thursday, October 27, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail from Joel Belsky with a link to join the meeting from 6:30 – 7:30.

The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work.

**PLEASE BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS YOUR IMAGES ( where were they taken, camera settings, post processes and why you chose the specific image )**

” **MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: write Rich at [email protected]”

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FOR OUR KICKOFF MEETING: ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 NOON.

EFFECTIVE IN OCTOBER OUR CLUB WILL CHANGE IT’S MONTHLY MEETING LOCATION TO MASON, OHIO. Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 S. Mason Montgomery Rd. Easy Access off I-71 and I-75. Thereafter our meetings will resume on the third Wednesday each month, January through November.

ENTRANCE: IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THEIR BUILDING, ENTER DOOR 2A, JUST LEFT OF MAIN ENTRANCE, FIRST DOOR ON LEFT. When you enter their Multi-Ministry Room prepare yourself to be WOWED.

WE HAVE ARRANGED A SPECIAL PROGRAM THIS EVENING. Our Guest Speaker will be with us in person, from near Louisville Kentucky, Steven Bullock, one of our more popular speakers.

CRITIQUE: FALL SEASON (People, Nature or Events). LET’S SEE YOUR BEST COMPOSITION AND COLORS. SUBMIT UP TO THREE IMAGES PER INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAM: BRING OUT THE ARTIST WITHIN
Put your camera down and let’s have a discussion about capturing your best images with motivation and inspiration and how to to be more creative and to bring out the Artist Within.

– Overcoming fear of failure and fear of success capturing your masterpiece.

– Everyone has a great camera. What needs to be developed is your creative side, motivation and inspiration.

– Hopefully you will get a new insight on how to capture your masterpiece instead of just a photo.

STEVEN BULLOCK BIO:
A consummate commercial photographer: Architectural, Events , Fine Art, Industrial, Portraiture & Head Shots, Professional Sports, Event Photographer. Voted/Awarded Best Photographer at National AAOC Juried Art Voted/Awarded Best Photographer at The Sarasota MASTERS Art Event. Steven resides outside of Louisville Kentucky and is constantly on the go every week traveling throughout our country.

WEBSITE: stevenbullock.com

SUBMITTING IMAGES:
Submit up to three images in JPEG FORMAT TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345

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 NAME, 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 1440 pixels wide. For vertical images 930 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members

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The creativity at the Farm during Fall is absolutely limitless!! Farm Market store hours are 9am-7pm daily. Bring your tripod, they make creative arrangements of pumpkins, squash etc. Better lighting in morning and late afternoon. Overcast anytime.

Family owned and operated for over 31 Years!

“The fall brings a rainbow of color and a large selection to meet your fall decorating needs. We grow our own corn stalk bundles, Indian corn, squash, assorted gourds, mums, and of course, pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.”

Brown’s Family Farm Market fall activities include, pick your own pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, straw maze, farm animals, picnic area, several play areas, and lots of photo opportunities. It’s affordable family fun at it’s best. We would love to have you visit and see what we have to offer at the farm. Or just stop in and say “hello”.

11620 Hamilton – Cleves Road
Hamilton, Ohio 45013
(513) 738-0404
Now Open 9am-6pm Daily

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———————————-Public Event Announcement————————–
THE NATIONS LARGEST LIGHT, ART AND PROJECTION MAPPING RETURNS TO CINCINNATI, OCTOBER 13 – 16TH BLINK® | Illuminated by ArtsWave is a four-day light and art event that premiered in 2017 and returns October 13-16, 2022.
BLINK® will span from Findlay Market in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood through downtown Cincinnati and into Covington, Kentucky – bridging two states, and spanning 30 city blocks and the Ohio River. The only U.S. event of its kind, BLINK® will feature 39 large-scale projection mappings, 16 new murals by national and international artists, interactive light sculptures and diverse entertainment.
Cincinnati’s event has announced 17 Artists/Institutions from four continents and 36 local artists/institutions for large scale projection mapping, murals and interactive light light sculptures.

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Event is limited to Event Members current on dues and Trail Members. Write Rich at [email protected] for details on becoming an Event Member.

This walking tour will highlight some of the architectural and historical features of the Oregon Historic District. The area we know as the Oregon District was designated an historic district by the City of Dayton in 1972 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first plat for this area was recorded in 1829; the Oregon District displays a variety of housing types, from simple artisan dwellings to more elaborate, high-style residences of various architectural styles.

Car Pooling: 8:45 AM – meet at Voice of America Shopping Centre, 7776 Voice of America Centre Drive, West Chester

Directions:
· Take I-75 North,
· Take exit 52 to merge onto US-35 E toward Xenia,
· Use the left lane to merge onto S Jefferson St,
· Take S Patterson Blvd to E 5th St, Turn right onto S Patterson Blvd,
· Turn right onto E 5th St and enter the parking lot next to the music store.

We will begin at the corner of East Fifth Street and Brown Street. There is a public parking lot that can be entered from Fifth or Sixth Street. Parking is free until 4 PM.

The walk is about 1.5 miles over level terrain, but some sidewalks are uneven.
If anyone is interested, we can get together for lunch in the Oregon District.

The tour map can be downloaded from https://www.preservationdayton.com/oregon.html
Of course, this event is dependent on cooperating weather.

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In keeping with our theme of Aviation this year let’s commemorate the 108th anniversary of World War I aircraft in Europe as one of the nation’s premier historical aviation events brings the excitement and adrenaline of early air power to Ohio at the National Air Museum.

The World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous features vintage original and reproduction WWI aircraft, radio-controlled models, era automobiles, period reenactors and a collector’s show. Photos converted to B&W look fantastic.

Cost: FREE admission and parking.

## Arrival and Parking Information

Visitors may reach the event site through the main museum gate on Springfield Street and following the signs that lead to the event parking area on Wright Field.

The Schedule of Events is as follows:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Full-scale Aircraft Flying
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Radio Controlled Aircraft Show
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Full-scale Aircraft Flying
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Radio Controlled Aircraft Show
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Full-scale Aircraft Flying

Directions: 1100 Spaatz St, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States, Ohio

Web-Site: more details can be read at the web-site HERE. (https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Events/)
or here
(https://www.facebook.com/people/Dawn-Patrol-Rendezvous-WWI-event/100029265686138/)

Shooting Tips:

1. Don’t set your shutter speed higher than 1/250sec for any flying aircraft. You are shooting prop aircraft, not fighter jet. A ‘frozen’ or stopped prop is the worst things to see in aviation photo.
2. If you can get close enough to the runway for take-off/landing shot, make sure to use slower shutter speed for motion blurring. Make it as slow as you can and pan with the aircraft. Slower shutter speed = more motion in your photo.
3. Leave your tripod at your home. Remember – aircraft movement is 3D, not 2D.
4. Bring your longest telephoto lens, with normal zoom and ultra-wide zoom. Happy shooting!