THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS AND TRIAL MEMBERS**
Following Current Health Protocols is appreciated.
Photograph Tulips At Spring Grove:
Spring Grove was chartered in 1845 and is one of the largest nonprofit cemeteries in the United States, and the most beautiful according to thousands of visitors who come to visit every year. There are 733 acres of which approximately 450 acres are developed. The lakes provide an excellent reflection of the bursting colors.
This is a magnificent picturesque property where photographers, runners and walkers are welcome ( while) showing respect for families visiting their loved ones.
EVENT DATE: APRIL 10TH 6:00 – 8:00 PM. NOT AS SHOWN IN SUMMARY BOX
ALSO MAY 8TH 6:00 – 8:00 PM
The Butterfly Show returns for the 22nd year to Krohn Conservatory, operated by Cincinnati Parks and located in beautiful Eden Park. The show creates a captivating environment filled with 12,000 butterflies in free flight for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
This annual after hours event for photographers enables shooting with tripods and monopods.
K & R Photographics will be providing macro lenses and some special lighting for use at Krohn Conservatory’s night for photographers. BRING your own tripods and monopods.
All Photo Night Dates: 4/10 4/17 4/24 5/8 5/15 5/22
April SHOOT AND DEBRIEF – Tulips and/or Wildflowers
Details “LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS (DUES PAYING) OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY**
Welcome to the April SHOOT AND DEBRIEF – Tulips and/or Wildflowers
Between now and Tuesday, April 26th – determine what photos you would like to share.
Tuesday, April 26th, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
Thursday, April 28th, 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online
Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday April 26th, 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 – Belsky, J)
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.
Those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.
Thursday, April 28th, 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.
Matthew Zory Uploaded by Washparkart Zory: Inside Out
When: Thursdays-Saturdays, 4-7 p.m. Continues through April 30 Free
What happens when a photography based artist cannot access the outside world…he accesses the inside world. Matthew Zory presents a series of intimate self portraits in response to the quarantine experience.
THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO OUR TRIAL NEW MEMBERS OR DUES PAYING EVENT MEMBERS.
NO ADMISSION FEES. YOU ARE TO REGISTER IN THEIR OFFICE (across from parking lot) AS BEING WITH OVCC. PLAN TO LEAVE BY 11:30AM.
REQUIREMENT: EACH ATTENDEE IS TO DONATE A GOOD IMAGE FOR THEIR PROMOTIONAL USE. SUBMIT BY SAT MAY 7TH. Ideally, 240 + dpi, resolution 2 MB or finer. Process and send along with your name to me at: [email protected].
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.
A TRIPOD AND MACRO LENS ARE SUGGESTED.
Unfortunately the Blue Herrons did not show up this year.
Their regular operating hours are Mon – Sat 10 to 4 pm and Sundays 11 – 4 pm. NOTE THIS IS A SPECIAL ADMISSION TIME PRIOR TO OPENING FOR THE PUBLIC. If you just cannot make it on a Sunday, 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/
WE ARE MEETING IN PERSON AT OUR NEW HOME IN BLUE ASH – BLUE ASH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SE CORNER REED HARTMAN HWY AND COOPER ROAD. Enter 3rd double door at the back for Hospitality Room.
THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO EITHER TRIAL MEMBERS OR DUES PAYING MEMBERS CURRENT ON DUES.
REGISTRATION CLOSES 4PM day of our monthly meeting.
COVID-19 Safety: No Mask are currently required.
PRESENTER: RON WILSON
CRITIQUE: Fire, Wind, Air, and Earth.
PROGRAM: “Evaluating and Improving Your Photo” We will review and discuss various criteria for evaluating a photo. Based on that evaluation, we will make improvements to the photo using PhotoShop.
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 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 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
BIO: RON WILSON Ron is a self-taught photographer. He has over 50 years of experience, including over 30 years as a photography instructor. Ron has a photography business, many publication credits and is an international award winning photographer. Ron is presently a member of Tripod Camera Club, Cleveland Photographic Society and Photographic Society of America. He is a competitor and has judged for these organizations. His photo interests are Amish Lifestyle, Dancers and Rodeo. Presently serving as an instructor at the Middletown Art Center. Scheduled Classes coming up are “Introduction to Photoshop” and “Fun with Photoshop.”
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS AND TRIAL MEMBERS**
Following Current Health Protocols is appreciated.
Photograph Tulips At Spring Grove:
Spring Grove was chartered in 1845 and is one of the largest nonprofit cemeteries in the United States, and the most beautiful according to thousands of visitors who come to visit every year. There are 733 acres of which approximately 450 acres are developed. The lakes provide an excellent reflection of the bursting colors.
This is a magnificent picturesque property where photographers, runners and walkers are welcome ( while) showing respect for families visiting their loved ones.
Krohn Conservatory’s Butterflies of the NIle Event eveningattendance is being limited and must buy admission is advance while very limited supplies last. Purchase $15 passes at: https://krohn.regfox.com/httpskrohnregfoxcomphotography-night-butterfly-show-2022-butterflies-of-the-nile
Passes will admit you to all five photographer nights 6:00 – 8:00 pm Monday, April 11th Monday, April 25th Monday, May 9th Monday, May 23th Monday, June 6th
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+).
Tripods and monopods welcome.
Orchid Show – Photographer Hour with Tripods/Monopods
Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Show Photographers are welcome: Best time is 10-11:00am on Sunday April 10.
“How to Take Better Orchid Photos”, includes using smartphone cameras: 1:00pm on Sunday April 10.
See many award-winning, beautiful, and exotic orchids Buy a wide variety of orchids and supplies on-site Get orchid information and advice from experts – renowned growers & American Orchid Society accredited Orchid Judges.
Location: The Boy Scouts of America Achievement Building, 10078 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 BY ENTRANCE TO GORMAN HERITAGE FARM
Details “LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS (DUES PAYING) OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY** “
Welcome to our next photo shoot and debrief!
Our topic – FLOWERS IN BLOOM. This event will piggy back on two OVCC Events presenting opportunities to shoot flowers:
Saturday, April 17 Spring Grove Cemetery 9:00 am and Saturday, April 24 Greenfield Plant Farm 8:30 am***
Please register by Sunday, April 25th IF you plan to submit photos.
***If the Greenfield Plant Farm is rained out on April 24 and moved to the back up date of May 1st, we will push this debrief back to Thursday, May 6th.
Since Mother Nature is unpredictable, feel free to take your photos at OVCC Spring Grove Cemetery Event, Greenfield Plant Farm Event or any location between now and Sunday, April 25th.
You will receive a message no later than the morning of Monday, April 26 indicating how many images can be submitted, which will be determined by the number of participants – so please hold off posting your photos until you receive the announcement.
Asking for images to be posted by midnight Monday, April 26th. To upload your photos, navigate to EVENT LISTING, then go to PHOTO LINK near the bottom, click and upload images.
Tuesday and Wednesday, those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator, given your experience at the location.
Wednesday of our meeting, 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.
