Join me in photographing this lovely space. Please read all the information below BEFORE making a “yes” RSVP!
Some particulars: This will be a self-guided tour, so you are free to roam about the main chancel area. Photography is limited to the first floor.
Tripods are allowed.
Flash is allowed, although likely it won’t be as effective in that space as a slow shutter on a tripod.
NO photography is allowed in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and there is signage to that effect.
A versatile lens that both shoots wide and zooms in would be your best bet. Of course, that is up to you, but with only an hour, you might not want to spend time changing lenses.
Keep in mind that this is a sacred space, open to the public, and people might be in the pews praying.
There should be parking in the lot, but there also is street parking in the area. I cannot remember whether or not it is metered.
Your photographs made there may NOT be used for commercial purposes, such as wide-scale distribution or any kind (such as magazine, newspaper). Your photographs MAY be used for individual show and sale, such as our exhibit at Maple Knoll, and for print competition.
While there is no charge for this meetup, you are encouraged to make a donation of $5 or more in the donation box; however, this is a personal decision on your part. These donations help towards the maintenance of the building. If you wish to write a check, make it payable to St. Mary’s Cathedral.
28th Annual Bockfest Parade, Largest Bockfest in America
“Bockfest” is an annual beer festival held in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio on the first full weekend of March. It is the oldest German-style bock beer festival in the United States.[1] It drew an estimated 20,000 attendees in 2013[2] and 30,000 in 2014.[3] Bockfest originated from the 1992 special release of a beer by Hudepohl Brewing Company. Hudepohl released a bock beer under the name of the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company, the largest pre-prohibition brewery in Cincinnati. Bockfest is a celebration of bock beer, Cincinnati’s brewing heritage, the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, and the coming of Spring.”
The Bockfest Parade is Cincinnati’s funkiest and most entertaining parade. It can be watched from the street or from a number of participating venues along the route.
Friday night of Bockfest, February 28, is the perfect way to end your week and kick off the best festival in Cincinnati! Watch the best parade in town. OVCC will focus on the opening Friday evening parade meeting in front of Arnolds Bar before 5:00 PM. The parade will start to form their, 210 East 8th Street and kicks off at 6:00 PM. Catch people preparing to participate in the Parade. Sunset will be at 6:30 PM.
The Bockfest parade is traditionally lead by a goat pulling a keg and the reigning Sausage Queen along with the official parade marshal. It travels up Sycamore Street to 12th Street to Main Street to Bockfest Hall and ends with the blessing of the bock beer. This officially marks the beginning of a weekend of festive celebration that might end in blaming a goat on your horizontal position. Goats, the German Renaissance, beer, irreverence and originality are all highly esteemed aspects of a parade entry. There are no fire trucks for the kids. In the past, entries have included faux-monks pulling a Trojan goat, futon queens, German beer bands, a four-poster bed pulled by slave labor, goats on Segways, a leather-clad whip wench with a huge whip, and patriotic chants of “drink more beer.” As usual, you can bring your favorite canine to walk with “The Bocking Dogs.”
Go to http://www.bockfest.com/ for full weekend information
FEBRUARY MEETING: SUSAN MILINKOVICH: Critique: Light – Shadows / Light Theory
Reminder: Members and guests are to purchase dinner as our method of paying for their private dining room. Thank you.
Presenter: Susan Milinkovich
Topic: “Light or Shadows OR Interaction of Both” Light can be natural – artificial, diffused – harsh, directional – flat, existing light, subtle – intense. Light has several basic properties that can fundamentally influence a photo. They include intensity, color, quality, and direction. Shadows can give a 3 dimensional feel. Subtle shadows can provide a sense of shape. A subject can come to life by how the combination of light and shadows are used.
Submit up to three images of per instructions and New Link below *
After Dinner Educational Program: Color Theory “We can’t control color in nature, but we can consider the significance of color and make creative decisions to use the power of color in our photography. This program will teach you about the color wheel and hue, saturation and brightness. You will also learn how to use color as a composition tool, the proper camera exposures for dominte colors, and how to use color to evoke a mood or emotion in your photographs.
Susan Milinkovich BIO Early on she developed a love of nature and an appreciation for the beauty to be found in our everyday world. Later she went on to learn from more than a handful of noted nature and landscape photographers. “While I enjoy capturing the larger landscapes, it is the intimate details, colors, textures, or design of a landscape, structure or flower that often draws my attention.” Today she enjoys teaching and sharing her passion for photography at the Great Smokey Mountains Institute at Tremont and gives presentations and workshops for camera clubs throughout our region.
*Instructions For Submitting Images For Critique: Members may submit up to three images in JPEG FORMAT. • 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. For Example: “1 D Jones Shadows” 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 1024 pixels wide. For vertical images 736 pixels high. • OFF TOPIC IMAGES will be deleted at the request of several members. TO SUBMIT YOUR IMAGES on or after the FIRST OF THE MONTH TO:https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/Hmcnv6/12345
Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center 4020 N. Clarksville Road Waynesville, OH 45068-9408
If you have a passion for Black and White photography, and would like to take your images to the next level beyond the basic photoshop conversion, this workshop if for you.
We will walk thru what makes a great black and white photo. From seeing the light, planning and composing the shoot to editing the final image.
10:00 – 12:00
Seeing in black & white
finding the light
making the exposure
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00 – 3:00
processing in the digital darkroom
Using Lightroom and its adjustment tools and masking.
Photoshop using layers and masks blending modes and luminosity masks
The print
The fee for this workshop is $50.00. Payment is required to reserve your spot. Refunds will be made for cancellations occurring before February 1, 2020.
The Ohio Valley Camera Club is pleased our good member and many time Critiquer and Presenter, Tom Croce is inviting our members to his workshop. Tom is handling all the information requests and registrations at his given site. Indicating your interest in attending on the OVCC Meetup site does not register you for Tom’s event.
Submission Deadline Image Judging Maple Knoll 2020 Spring Exhibition
IMAGES MAY NOW BE SUBMITTED PER INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR JUDGING, until midnight, February 5th. Be sure you are current on your dues. If not, dues for our second-half are $10. Pay by check made out to Ohio Valley Camera Club, and send to OVCC, 6691 Fox Hunt Ct. West Chester, Ohio 45069.
OVCC now offers it’s participating members two exhibits annually at Maple knoll Retirement Village.
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION: THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH FROM 5 TO 7 PM. Location: Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati 45246.
Up to 60 images submitted for judging will be accepted for exhibit and sale. Submit up to 5 images for judging by midnight FEBRUARY 5TH. OPEN THEME with Secondary Theme of SPRINGTIME. TIP: Many times people will only buy what they relate to.
SEE FULL INSTRUCTIONS: After following instructions per the link immediately below send Rich a message via Meetup. http://www.ohiovalleycameraclub.com/index.php/maple-knoll-instructions NOTE: SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS ARE NEW.
Exhibition Closes: FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020.
You can post questions here or on the message board.
Looking forward to another successful exhibit. Normally we sell between 10 to 15 prints at each exhibit.
NEXT EXHIBIT: SEPTEMBER 17TH – OCTOBER 30TH.
Photography for Beginners Training Session 1 (Repeat Class)
Repeat of Class 1 (providing a 2nd opportunity for more members)
In 2020 the OVCC is planning to provide a host of training sessions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers. This session will be for beginners who want to understand the basics of photography. In the coming months we will build on this foundation and add more and more advance training sessions that will also include learning how to use your gear. Intermediate and advanced sessions will tend to be focused on single topics whereas the beginner sessions will cover broader subject matters.
Covered in this session will be a very short history of photography, when and why to take photos, a few words about equipment, and then the all important Light Triangle Diagram that should open your eyes as to all those buttons on your camera that control ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. At the end I will plan to show the syllabus for future training sessions so you can see how you will build on what you learned in this session.
If we exceed the number of seats in the reserved meeting room we will investigate getting a larger room or offering multiple sessions, however, I request that only beginners sign up for this class.
For this first session do not plan to bring your camera, that will start with session 2. A PDF file of the presentation will be emailed afterwards to those who sign up at the session.
The museum honors past Cincinnati firefighting efforts, celebrates today’s firefighting advancements, and champions fire safety. Cincinnati has also been known for its prominent role in the technological and organizational development of the American Fire Department.
The building that now houses the Cincinnati Fire Museum was once home to the Engine Company #45 Fire House (in 1906). The Cincinnati Fire Museum is in the National Register of Historic Places because of its architectural design and the city’s primary architect, Harry Hake. When the Engine Company #45 was decommissioned in 1962 it became a city storehouse, and in 1980 was given new life as the Cincinnati Fire Museum.
The Volunteer Era Collection (1808-1852) “This includes unique items that help outline the evolution of firefighting in Cincinnati and across the country. The Steam Engine Era Collection (1853-1912) The city is the home of the first paid professional fire department in the nation (in 1853) and became a model for other fire departments The Modern Era Collection (1913-Present) “The Safe House” is a place where a visitor can experience the true danger of a fire in their home.
**Preferably pay admission of $10 by check made out to Ohio Valley Camera Club
Introduction to and Understanding Photography – Session 2 of 6
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography six-part program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues.
This is the second of six classes on an Introduction to and Understanding Photography. The concepts that will be presented over the six sessions will cover the early history of photography, exposure, composition, camera settings for specific images, and an introduction to Lightroom. The class is intended for beginners to intermediate level photographers. Even if you have been around photography for years you will learn something new in these sessions.
Today’s session will cover:
Exposure
Aperture (Depth of Field, Bokeh & Hyperfocal Distance)
ISO (Noise)
Shutter Speed (and being Artistic)
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage Workflow & Backing Up Your Photos
Attend any or all of the classes!
The class will be conducted on-line with each session following one week after the prior session.
Please join my meeting 15 minutes early, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This extra time will allow you time to resolve most software issues or figuring out the controls for your camera and mic.
Get the Zoom app now and be ready when your first meeting starts to avoid any delays in attending. Click on the Registration Link below to signup now and receive the session link back to your email.
AS AN EVENT MEMBER OR NEW MEMBER YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND
SHOOT AND DEBRIEF MEETING FEBRUARY 22ND, 6:30 – 7:30 PM ONLINE
THEME: ANIMALS AND PETS.
HOST: Fred Haaser. Joel is snow birding.
REGISTER attendance on web portal:https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club/
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 this specific image.
Upload up to three imagesfor discussion by Tuesday, February 20th at the OVCC SmugMug Web-Site (NOT in the album below):
Vertical Images 1080 pixels high to 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 used
post processing techniques of note ” **MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: write Rich at [email protected]”
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Wildlife Photography – The Nuts and Bolts to get the Best Photographs You Can
LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS CURRENT ON DUES, OUR NEW MEMBERS, AND GUESTS (2)
PRESENTER: DAVID ZISER CRITIQUE: PORTRAITS AND CANDIDS David has been one of Cincinnati’s top wedding and portrait photographers for over 50 years. He will bring his expertise to our OVCC Print Critique on February 21, 2024. This meeting’s topic will be Portraits and Candids. Let your imagination run wild and bring your best images to this meeting. David will discuss the fine points of each image and what it takes to make a great image. Maybe yours can be one of our winners. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CRITIQUE IMAGES: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 10:00 PM: SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW!!!
BREAK
PRESENTATION: Wildlife Photography – The Nuts and Bolts of Shutter Speeds, Exposure, and ISOs to get the Best Photographs You Can.
Going on Safari has been on my bucket list for years. Being up close and personal with the wildest of wild beasts of Africa seemed like it would be such a “rush” – it was! In preparing for such an experience, several pitfalls needed to be avoided during the trip’s preparation. And, once in the Safari vehicle chasing rhinos out of the bush, fleeing charging elephants, and staring down a lion 30 feet in front of your camera – yes, all those things happened – you better be a quick study so you can capture those spectacular moments with your camera. I will share with you the all-important lessons I learned leading up to my safari experiences and everything I learned over five exciting visits and 60,000 images of shooting. Hopefully my tips, tricks, and gear settings for shooting wildlife and birds in flight along with and several amazing images make this a program not to missed!
WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE EVENDALE ARTS PAVILION LOWER LEVEL. We just arranged for a new home within the I-275 Corridor for ease of access in Evendale at their “BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILLION” (3270 Glendale Milford Rd) off of Glendale-Milford Road St Rt 126 at near Reading Rd (US 42) with increased reliability from the newer technology offered by large screen monitors. WE ASK MEMBERS COMING FROM WITHIN 30 MINUTES AWAY TO ATTEND LIVE. FOR THOSE COMING OVER ONE-HALF HOUR AWAY YOU CAN ELECT TO VIEW OUR PROGRAM LIVE VIA OUR NEW WEBINAR PROVIDER, ZOOM. WRITE RICH AT [email protected] for link PRIOR TO 4:00 pm ON DAY OF MEETING.
Date: Wednesday, February 21st Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3PM ON OUR MEETING DATE.
BIO: DAVID ZISER
SUBMIT UP TO THREE CRITIQUE IMAGES – NOTE: UPGRADED PIXEL RESOLUTION 1920 X 1080 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 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 1920 pixels wide. For vertical images 1080 pixels high
DIRECTIONS TO BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION From the North, West and South Off of I-75 exit Glendale-Milford Highway heading East. Cross Reading Road and move into the left hand lane. Proceed one-quarter mile at the traffic signal turn left onto Kingsport Drive. Take the first right up a slope and park behind the building (Art Pavilion). Entrance door is at the right end. Grab a chair from the closet.
From the EAST Off I-71 exit Pfeiffer Roading heading West 2.7 miles to Kingsport Drive at traffic signal. Crossing Kenwood Rd Pfeiffer Road changes name to Glendale-Milford Rd. Crossing Plainfield Rd, you will have 1 and one-quarter mile to go to Kingsport Drive. Turn right onto Kingsport Drive. Take the first right up a slope and park behind the building (Art Pavilion). Entrance door is at the right end. Grab a chair from the closet.
