This year the Ohio (Balloon) Challenge is coming to Middletown. At Dusk: Balloon Glow – Capture over 20 balloons lighting up the night sky.
Followed by Ohio Challenge Fireworks OVCC’ers lets go Saturday evening. Saturday, July 17th Festival is open 6pm to 10:30 Festival is also on July 16th.
Walk-in admission is $5 per adult, 13 and up. 12 and under are free. Parking is $15 w/ free shuttle and admission for all in the car. Parking Shuttle from the Airport Entrance -2301 Wedekind Dr, Middletown to festival site, Smith Park. Shuttle service will not be available inside Smith Park.
Raptor Shoot Scheduled July 11th Cancelled Due to Rain
THE PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED DRIVE-IN ONLY SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED. Governor DeWine’s announcement that Ohio’s health restrictions will end on June 2nd has given the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger the green light to conduct a “normal” show in 2021 complete with static display aircraft, specialty seating and a star-studded line-up of top aerobatic performers.
We are excited to fully reopen and bring our fans a traditional air show experience. Unfortunately, this means we will not be producing the drive-in show we announced in March. We are fully refunding your drive-in show ticket purchase and a credit will automatically be applied to your account. Please allow 20 business days to receive your refund.
We are back with a full show program including the popular Blue Sky Chalets, Pavilion umbrella table seating areas, PHOTO TOUR/PIT, Kids’ Hangar, static display aircraft and more.
The previously named Vectren Dayton Air Show is now under a new sponsor and named the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show, and will be held July 10 (Saturday) and July 11 (Sunday) this year. Go now to the web-site listed here to buy your tickets for the “normal” format. Discounted tickets are available at Krogers, and on-line compared to somewhat higher prices at the show entrance.
https://daytonairshow.com/2021-2/tickets-2021
LINEUP The 2021 Preliminary Performer Lineup includes: USAF Thunderbirds, US Army Golden Knights, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, Lucas Oil Airshows, Jacquie B., C-17 Globemaster III Demo Team, Legacy Flight of F18 Super Hornet with a Corsair
You’ll be able to listen to the show on a FM frequency TBA so bring a radio! Spots will be first come first serve so arrive early if you want a better spot.
Please note: there will now be a static aircraft display this year.
PHOTO PIT PASSES Tour begins at 7:00 AM and concludes at 9:00 AM LIMITED number of passes are available Receive media parking pass Cost: $60 +fee per day/$90 +fee for weekend Includes admission to the Vectren Dayton Air Show
Photo Pit add-on
Exclusive photography area on the flight line during the show
Upgrade available only to Photo Tour purchasers
LIMITED number of Photo Pit passes are available
Water to be provided all day in the Pit
Area for credentialed Pit Pass holders only (no non-Pit guests)
No refund/no re-issue
Cost for Photo Pit Add-on: $30 per day/$45 for weekend
Shoot and Debrief: Backyard Visitors Large and Small
Based on member input we will schedule Monthly Shoot and Debrief Events with topics broader in scope so more can participate. Events will be announced with longer lead time, to eliminate stress in capturing and editing photos you are proud to share.
Between now and Tuesday, June 29 – take photos of animals and insects that you might see in your own backyard – cicadas, squirrels, chipmunks, snakes, inch worms, butterflies, fawn, etc…
Tuesday, June 29 by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
Thursday, July 1, 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online
Please do not go back into your inventory, rather take new photos or choose ones taken this year.
Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday, June 29th per the following instructions:
Resize photo:
Resolution 72
Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
Vertical Images 930 pixels highTo upload your photos,
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.
Last Name, then First Initial (for example – Bader, H)
Title of image
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
Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.
Wednesday, June 30 and Thursday, July 1 those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.
Early afternoon of Thursday, July 1st, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail 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.
Bring out your tripods and let’s shoot fireworks after an upcoming Reds-Braves Game. The fireworks will start approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Game time is 7:10 pm so you might want to be setup and in position by no later than 2.5 hours after the start of the game or 9:45 pm. There are park benches in General James Taylor Park, so if you get there earlier say 9 pm you might snag a place to sit else bring a folding chair.
If you are new to photographing fireworks take a look at this site:
If you are looking to expand your firework shooting technique try your hand at this technique – Spiky Fireworks (but it takes practice and with luck you’ll get 4-5 shots).
Didn’t catch the perfect image? Reds Fireworks are also available: August 6, August 20, September 3 and September 17.
Parking: plenty of parking in the park
PRE-FIRE WORKS REVIEW: I will have a one page handout with key tips for shooting fireworks (regular & spiky), available at the event. Also, at 9:30 pm there will be a review for anyone wanting to discuss camera settings.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: As with all events posted on the OVCC Meetup board, in behalf of you, your family and all your other stakeholders, you understand the risks of such an event and accept entire responsibility and liability for your safety, welfare and losses, as well as those you register, indemnifying and holding all others harmless. Your RSVP signifies you agree if you don’t, don’t participate.
JUNE MEETING – FRED HAASER (4th Wednesday) Critique and Presentation
Registration for our monthly meetings closes at 5pm day of meeting.
{READ ONLY IF you are not current on Dues: This ONLINE presentation is for OVCC participating members only. SEE INFO AT BOTTOM.}*
CRITIQUE: City Photo Walk Detail Images. Recently OVCC has hosted the Mt. Adams and Over-the-Rhine city photo walks. Upload up to 3 images of details you observed and photographed during these photo walks. If you did not participate in either photo walk head out between now and the critique deadline of June 18th to photograph city details, or use images from another prior city photo walk. City details are not shots of entire buildings but rather interesting doors, metal works, wood and stone filigrees, smaller shapes and patterns, small works of art, and perhaps an interesting shot of an individual going about his or her day in the city. Many times our eyes take in the large details, now show us the details you captured.
PRESENTATION: High Dynamic Range Presentation Fred Haaser will provide a post-critique presentation on the value of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography. He will discuss when is it appropriate to consider taking HDR photos, how is it accomplished in your camera, and then will compare and contrast four different post-processing programs you can used to create amazing HDR photos. Compared will be Lightroom, Photoshop, Photomatix, and Aurora HDR.
To Register: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club/
BIO: Fred Haaser Fred started out in Photography as a young teenager using a Polaroid Swinger Model 20, moved to a full 35 mm film kit in 1980, and then digital in 2000. Today he is a serious amateur photographer using pro equipment traveling on-location in search of the best images possible.
Fred retired in 2016 after a 36-year career as an engineering manager developing 3 gas turbines for GE Aviation in Cincinnati. He is now Co-Organizer of the Ohio Valley Camera Club (OVCC), and working to capture images at all 63 US National Parks having completed 53 currently, and with 5 more planned for 2021.
Instructions For Submiting 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 last name, first initial and Title of your image. NAME is required only for administrative Puroses. For Example: “1 Jones D Shadows” Deadline for submitting images will be 10:00 PM of the Friday prior to our meeting (THIS MONTH June 18th).
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
NOT YET AN EVENT MEMBER: Event members share in the costs of running a highly active club and have already paid our annual dues or are Trial Members. If you are a member, and wish to participate in club events write me at [email protected]
NEW TICKETS AVAILABLE 6/14 10:30AM Photographers Night at Krohn Conservatory
UPDATE: As of Monday morning the 7th Krohn personnel say there is no word of opening up more tickets for the 14th. If you have a ticket and find you cannot attend do not allow it to go to waste. Let me know, we have several on a waitlist.
Krohn Conservatory’s Butterflies of Bali Event evening attendance is being limited to 45 persons – Covid restrictions and has SOLD OUT. My attempt to purchase half of that amount was turned down. So let’s gather our macro lenses, tripods and monopods, BUY A PHOTOGRAPHY PASS EARLY ONLINE and show our support for Krohn in force. Purchase $15 passes at: https://krohn.ticketspice.com/photo-nights.
Passes will admit you to all six photographer nights 6:00 – 8:00 pm May 24, June 14, June 21, July 12, July 19 and August 16th.
Our fellow members at K & R Photographics (Rob and Wilma Kumler) will be providing macro lenses (Nikon or Cannon) and some special lighting for use at Krohn Conservatory’s Night for Photographers. This is intended for adults only (18+).
The 43th annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance in Cincinnati’s historic Ault Park features Sunday, June 13, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ault Park 3600 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208
‘An Exhibition of Motorsport Excellence’ featuring more than 200 cars and motorcycles in the historic gardens of Ault Park. This curated outdoor automotive museum will highlight all things racing with specialty displays of 100th Anniversary of Lincoln, 60 Years of the Jaguar E-Type, 50 Years of the Nissan Z-cars, and Microcars. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy fine art, craft beverages, and a VIP Brunch. Sponsored by EXAIR200.
You must exchange your digital or print-yourself ticket at the ticket booth for an entry wristband.
Adult tickets may be purchased for $30.00 online through Sunday morning, June 13.
Tickets are also available at the gate on Day of Show: $30.00 (adult); $15.00 (student with school ID); children 12 & under – free with adult. The ticket booth at Ault Park opens at 9:30 a.m.; gates open at 10:00 a.m.
Public parking at Ault Park is extremely limited. Please utilize free remote parking & shuttle service at Fifth Third Bank George A. Shaefer Jr. Operations Center at 5020 Duck Creek Road, Cincinnati 45227.
Disabled parking is available at this location and at Ault Park. Remote lot provided courtesy of Fifth Third Bank.
“Grab your hat and boots and head out to Fox Hollow Rodeo in Waynesville, Ohio for an evening of heart pounding action as cowboys and cowgirls compete in the challenging and fast paced rodeo events of bull riding, barrel racing, calf riding and sheep riding. Doors open and registration for participants begins at 6:00 with the youth events starting at 6:30 followed by the official opening of the Rodeo and Jackpot Bull Riding at 7:00. During intermission, we open up the arena for line dancing with D.J. Orville playing your favorite tunes and offer free pony rides for the children.”
Ticket Price is $12, parking included. Just east of SR48 off of SR 73.”
Optional gather for dinner in Waynesville. Sound interesting, write me at ovccrs@gmail. We are meeting at Stone House Tavern, 258 South Main St in Waynesville at 5:00 PM. Let me know your are comming so we can eat together. [email protected]
“LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS (DUES PAYING) OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY** “
Welcome to the second May photo shoot and debrief – BIRDS!
This photo shoot and debrief is a piggyback to several OVCC events:
Wednesday, April 21 – April Meeting Educational Program – Bird Photography by Pamela DeCamp
Wednesday, May 5 at 6pm – Great Bird Photography by Matt Kloskowski
Sunday, May 16 at 10am – Raptor Shoot at Raptor Inc
Monday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 25 – Take photos of birds wherever you are enjoying nature.
Tuesday, May 25, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
Thursday, May 27 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online
Please do not go back into your inventory of bird shots taken at the world’s best locations, rather take new photos over this 1 month period this year.
For those who have participated in Fred Haaser’s training, look in Session 5 to find his ‘Camera Settings for Bird Photography (2 pages)”
Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday, May 25th per the following instructions:
Resize photo:
Resolution 72
Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
Vertical Images 930 pixels highTo upload your photos,
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.
Last Name, then First Initial (for example – Bader, H)
Title of image
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
Upload your images by navigating to EVENT LISTING, then go to PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.
Wednesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 27 those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.
Early afternoon of Thursday, May 27 th, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail 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.
