“One of the last great American train stations built, Union Terminal is a Cincinnati icon and one of the most widely regarded examples of the art deco style. Since its opening in 1933, Union Terminal has had a long and storied history, from welcoming soldiers’ home from World War II to becoming the home of three museums, an OMNIMAX® Theater and the Cincinnati History Library and Archives”
Let’s meet at Union Terminal (Cincinnati Museum Center) and capture images of their Holiday Junction (Duke Energy Train Display) and of their magnificent Rotunda (largest half-dome in the western hemisphere). THEY ARE ON A TIMED ENTRY BASIS, SO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ACCORDINGLY. OR SHOW UP AT THE DOOR AND ENTER THE ADMISSION LINE.
Visiting Tower A unfortunately is not available currently. But some of us may also be interested in seeing their featured exhibit, “Maya” and/or their current Omnimax presentation, “Backyard Wilderness.”
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at USAF Air Force Museum
Yes, the OVCC just visited the Wright Patt Air Force museum on Veterans Day Nov. 11, however, the museum is offering the Plane Talks again on Pearl Harbor Day. Rather than make this a club visit I am mostly just announcing the event here to get the word out for those who might want to attend. I plan to attend and video record more of the plane talks by those who flew or maintained them. The chance to have a one-on-one conversation with the greatest generation is a truly rare and valuable opportunity, and one that won’t be here much longer.
There is no cost at the museum. You must wear a mask.
Plane Talks will occur a few times a year and allow visitors the opportunity to interact with various subject matter experts. The experts at these talks may include veterans, active duty, former pilots, crew members, engineers, navigators, and more. These experts will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft or exhibit that relates to their expertise. These Plane Talks programs often occur on the anniversary of a significant Air Force or military event.
Parking is also free. If you haven’t been to the museum in years I have to mention that it is top-shelf, there is none better for aircraft.
The museum is huge, staying separated is not an issue.
CORRECTION: Fixed starting time as museum opens 4 pm.
The Tri-State Warbird Museum was formed in 2003 with a commitment to preserve the aircraft of World War II, educate visitors on America’s role in WWII, and to honor the veterans who fought and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Originally constructed as a 12,000 sq/ft hangar and 5,000 sq/ft museum display space at the Clermont County Airport, the Tri-State Warbird Museum was completed and opened to the public in 2004. Come out and photograph these rare aircraft with us.
Cost $12 per person Parking – no issues on a Wednesday
Other – we will plan to meetup at 3:45 pm outside and start our tour at 4 pm, so be sure to give yourself time to find the location if you’ve never been there before. In accordance with State Orders and CDC recommendations, they ask that all visitors wear masks. This is for the safety of visitors, staff, and volunteers. They ask that all visitors practice proper social distancing, and postpone your visit if you are experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms or have been in contact with someone sick within 14 days of your planned visit.
To Learn More you can visit their website at http://www.tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org/index.html
Directions: the museum is located a short distance off Route 32 between I-275 and East Fork State Park in Batavia.
THIS IS A LIMITED ATTENDANCE (10) EVENT AND IT IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT. DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT UNTIL YOU ARE CERTAIN YOU WILL ATTEND, OR BE CERTAIN TO CANCEL >48 HOURS IN ADVANCE
Place sign in front windshield you are visiting Matt’s Studio if parking next door.
Matt Zory, www.matthewzory.com artisan / Creative and Artistic Photographer, Musician – assistant principal basswith the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, author, “The Remaking of Cincinnati’s Music Hall.”
Matt is driven to explore, create and rediscover. These past several months he has dwelled back into historic photo printing techniqes, specifically Platinum/Palledium Contact Printing. Matt has invited ten members of OVCC to come to Pendleton Arts Center and see his work and demonstration of this printing technique.
Platinum prints, also called platinotypes, are photographic prints made by a monochrome printing process involving platinum. For those who collect photographs, platinum/palladium prints are known for their beauty, archival stability and unique, one-of-a-kind print statement. The platinum tones range from warm black, to reddish brown, to expanded mid-tone grays that are unobtainable in silver prints. As with most historical photographic processes, a platinum print is made by placing the negative and emulsion-coated paper in direct contact. Therefore, the size of the photographic print is equal to the size of the negative.
Unlike the silver print process, platinum lies on the paper surface, while silver lies in a gelatin or albumen emulsion that coats the paper. As a result, since no gelatin emulsion is used, the final platinum image is absolutely matte with a deposit of platinum (and/or palladium, its sister element which is also used in most platinum photographs) absorbed slightly into the paper.
Platinum prints are the most durable of all photographic processes. It is estimated that a platinum image, properly made, can last thousands of years. Some of the desirable characteristics of a platinum print include: • The reflective quality of the print is much more diffuse in nature compared to glossy prints that typically have specular reflections. • A very delicate, large tonal range. • Not being coated with gelatin, the prints do not exhibit the tendency to curl. • The darkest possible tones in the prints are lighter than silver-based prints. Recent studies have attributed this to an optical illusion produced by the gelatin coating on RC and fiber-based papers. However, platinotypes that have been waxed or varnished will produce images that appear to have greater D-max than silver prints. • A greatly decreased susceptibility to deterioration compared to silver-based prints due to the inherent stability of the process and also because they are commonly printed on 100% rag papers.
ALL MEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY-Gift Passing-Exchange, Charades-Prizes, Best 2019 Photo
Come prepared to celebrate the Holiday Season with your friends at OVCC for a wonderfull hilarious good time. Dress in HOLIDAY ATTIRE. All Members (Participating-Non Participating) are welcome.
ACTIVITIES
–*SUBMIT YOUR BEST 2019 IMAGES beginning MONDAY NOVEMBER 25TH TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD 9:00 PM. TO: https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/5pbcWM/ovcckey
These images will not be critiqued. The taker will speak approximately one to two minutes about what they wanted to capture, any special preparation, implementation or processing to acheive their goal, etc.
–CHRISTMAS CHARADES – PRIZES
–DINNER
— LEFT / RIGHT GIFT EXCHANGE Try to bring wrapped presents valued between $15 – $25. Memory cards, flash drives, photography books, reflectors or diffusors, photo accessories, picture jigsaw puzzles, frames, photo printing paper, laptop travel bags or be creative. Everyone sits in a circle holding a gift. A Christmas-themed story will be read that includes the words “left and “right” several times each. Every time the word “left” is in the story, we pass a gift to the left; every time we hear the word “right”, we pass it to the right. At the end of the game, everyone gets to unwrap the gift they’re holding!
Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
Bring your street camera and take photos of horse drawn carriages, people, and decorations. Admission to Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival is free. Open to all OVCC members and others as this is a public event.
The Christmas Festival is from 10 am – 8 pm and the Horse-Drawn Carriage Parades are held at 1 pm and 7 pm (candlelit).
Known as the Lebanon Horse Parade, the Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival in Lebanon, Ohio is hosted by the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be two horse-drawn carriage parades: a daylight parade at 1 pm and the traditional candlelight parade at 7 pm. Choose which parade you want to photograph and attend at your own leisure.
Parking can be a bit of a challenge so consider showing up early and having lunch while waiting for the parade.
Festivities continue to grow and are sure to include: gift and food vendors stationed along E. Mulberry Street, Christmas carolers, traveling bell choir, storytelling, Paso Fino Horse Demonstrations, musical entertainment, train ride to the North Pole on the North Pole Express visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, street characters, and extended business hours for our 80-plus antique and specialty stores. This is a free family event!
“The Cincinnati Zoo will still be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights!
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.”
Let’s Plan On Meeting 4:00 pm INSIDE THE VINE STREET ENTRANCE, JUST AHEAD ON THE LEFT PRIOR TO STORE. ALLOW AN EXTRA 38 – 40 MINUTES TO ARRIVE.
DECEMBER 8TH: The forecast for today is yucky. Chances for rain drop to 7% around 7pm. The Zoo closes at 9pm. In the comment section let everyone know your intentions. Myself, I cannot attend this evening. Otherwise the event will be rescheduled to the week of the 19th.
“The Cincinnati Zoo will still be shining bright as we’re once again transformed into a “Wild Wonderland” for the 40th annual PNC Festival of Lights!
In addition to admiring the beauty of 4 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spectacular Wild Lights show on Swan Lake, or snack at one of two S’mores-n-More stands.”
Let’s Plan On Meeting 4:00 pm INSIDE THE VINE STREET ENTRANCE, JUST AHEAD ON THE LEFT. ALLOW AN EXTRA ONE-HALF HOUR TO ARRIVE.
IN CASE OF INCLIMATE WEATHER FORECAST MORNING OF, WE WILL RE-SCHEDULE TO WEEK OF DECEMBER 20TH
November/December Shoot & Debrief – Images of Greater Cincinnati, etc…
Details “LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY”
SUBMISSION DEADLINE November 29 , AT MIDNIGHT
PLEASE NOTE I ADDED DAYTON AND COLUMBUS FOR OUR OUT OF TOWN MEMBERS
Welcome to the November/December Shoot and Debrief ( Images of Greater Cincinnati, Dayton or Columbus )
Between now and Tuesday , November 29 , – determine what photos you would like to share.
Tuesday 29, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.
Thursday, December 1 , 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online
Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday , November 29, 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. First Name, then last Initial (for example – Joel , B. )
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, December 1, 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 )**
12/7 UPDATE: To receive the link for our webinar, be sure to Mail your $10 check made out to “Ohio Valley Camera Club” (Note: “OVCC” is not accepted by the bank and will be returned) to Fred Haaser at:
Fred Haaser (OVCC) 10718 Escondido Drive Montgomery, Ohio 45249
EVENT REGISTRATION WILL END ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT TO ELIMINATE LAST MINUTE REQUESTS & THE POTENTIAL CONFUSION REGARDING REQUIRED EMAIL ADDRESSES, CHECKS BEING MAILED, ETC.
On the day of the workshop you will receive a Zoom link from Fred for the workshop. If your check has not been received you will not be getting the link. Right? THEREFORE I WILL NEED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND YOU THE ZOOM LINK. If you have mailed your check let me know at [email protected].
WHAT: Adobe has just released one of the best upgrades in years for Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR). We’ve asked Bert Sirkin to provide a 2.5 hour workshop on the new Masking feature, which is so simple to use compared to masking in Photoshop. I have already used the new masking feature once and it was fantastic making Lightroom all the more powerful.
IMPORTANT. If we get 10 or more signups the workshop will proceed and you will then be asked to mail a $10 check mailed to Rich Sears, who will handle Bert’s workshop fee. You do NOT need to be a paid member of OVCC for this event.
WHO IS THIS FOR? This workshop is for anyone who uses Lightroom Classic and/or Adobe Camera Raw who wants to take advantage of the latest masking techniques.
WILL THIS WORKSHOP BE RECORDED? Yes, the workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for you to review whenever you like.
WHY ATTEND? Bert will explain what masking is and how to best use this very important added technique. You will learn everything you need to know about the latest version of Masking in Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw.
WHAT’S INCLUDED? The online interactive session workshop will be via Zoom. Those who have paid will be sent a link before the session (assuming we get 10+ signups). You will be able to ask questions and benefit from other attendee questions. In addition, you will be provided with the online workshop slides in PDF form and a link to an online video copy of the workshop that you can view as often as you like.
WHAT SOFTWARE IS COVERED? Bert will show how to use masking in the latest versions of Lightroom Classic and/or Adobe Camera Raw.
