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“LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS (DUES PAYING) OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY**

Welcome to the July SHOOT AND DEBRIEF – ***** Decay ( state or process of rotting , decomposing or rusting – can be a piece of decay , an abandoned structure , interior of a structure , etc… ) *****

Between now and Tuesday, 26 – determine what photos you would like to share.

Tuesday, July 26, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.

Thursday, July 28, 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online

Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday , July 26, 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, Thursday July 28, those registered for the event will receive an e-mail from Rich Sears 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 this speck image )**

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

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This is an OVCC PAID EVENT

For our Event Members who are current on dues, there will be no charge.
For all others, you are invited to participate in this 3 hour workshop for $12. Or enjoy our active schedule of events and other club paid webinars for a full year, $30 (through June 30, 2023) See information below on how to pay.*

OUR WEBINAR LINK WILL BE SENT THE DAY PRIOR TO OUR EVENT TO FULLY REGISTERED MEMBERS ONLY, with payment received.

Professional Photographer Bert Sirkin, who has previously presented to the OVCC on Infrared Photography and Lightroom Masking, will be presenting a 3 hour workshop on Understanding Photoshop Layers. Bert Sirkin, creator of PhotoBert CheatSheets, has been teaching photography and post-processing topics for the past 40 years and has taught photography workshops nationally.

Layers in Photoshop, arguably one of the most powerful features in Photoshop, allows you to composite photos, work on specific areas of photos, and so much more. The workshop is intended for people with no experience using layers, or Lightroom and Photoshop users who aren’t as comfortable with layers as they would like to be. Bert will cover everything you need to know about layers, and how to best use them. This is an intensive class that will provide you with an outline and video that you’ll be able to reference over and over again until you become an expert with Photoshop layers.

Regardless of your experience with Lightroom or Photoshop, we’re sure you’ll leave with some great tips that will improve your editing. Here’s what’s covered in the workshop:
– What is a Photoshop Layer?
– Why Use Layers?
– The Layer Panel
– The Background Layer
– Creating New Layers
– Moving Layers
– Opacity & Transparency
– Layer Visibility
– Type Layers
– Layer Masks
– Smart Objects
– Blending Modes
– Linking Layers
– Layer Groups
– Compositing Layers, and more.

Signup for the Workshop here using this Event and an on-line Zoom meeting notice will be emailed to you 1-2 days before the event.

*Submit check, money order or cash made out to “Ohio Valley Camera Club” and mail to OVCC, 6691 Fox Hunt Ct., West Chester, OH 45069. No cc.

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Image Above by Tina Karle

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO EITHER TRIAL MEMBERS OR DUES PAYING MEMBERS CURRENT ON DUES.

REGISTRATION CLOSES 4PM day of our monthly meeting.

PRESENTER: TINA KARLE

CRITIQUE: WATERFALLS.
IMAGES SUBMITTED FOR ORIGINAL MAY DATE HAVE CARRIED OVER

TIPS: Some considerations when shooting waterfalls.
Are you wanting to capture silky waterfalls or stop action?
If silky, use tripod, lowest ISO, shutter speed 1 to 4 sec. unless you are photographing roaring waterfall, then .25 sec to 1 sec.
Time of Day: when the falls are shaded, or consider at sunrise or sunset when the light is soft.
Take two exposures and combine. First make your best shot. Then view to see if leaves and shrubs on the banks are blurred by a breeze. If so, then from same position, take another image with enough speed to capture the surroundings not blurred.
Then in Photoshop combine your two images.

PROGRAM: Waterfall Photography
Tina will share how she got started in waterfalls and how it led her to research, learning topography maps and then a suggestion to write a book so all can enjoy what we were finding. She will explain about the books. Also, about how it led to her to pursuing a photography degree through the mail with my own professional photographer teacher from the school. She will endeavor to chat on how waterfalls are a fun hobby and all the details involved in enjoying that hobby, along with what lenses are required etc. From there she will talk about being out on the trail and explaining waterfall photography and details about photographing waterfalls. I will lead in with how I joined the camera club and the interesting story behind that. From there I will talk about when or when NOT to share a waterfall on social media and the pitfalls or controversy it can create. I will talk about how I go about finding the waterfalls we find and mention about each state we have been to about the geology, followed up by any questions anyone might have.

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 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:
Tina Karle has a degree in Photography from New York Institute of Photography and over nineteen years of in the field experience in landscape photography. She is the author of Falling Waters of Ohio (109 Hikeable Falls in Ohio), Falling Waters of Ohio; a coffee table book, 200 Waterfall Hikes in Ohio, Celebration of Flowers, 120 Waterfall Hikes Around Cincinnati Ohio, 110 Waterfall Hikes Around Madison Indiana, 85 Waterfall Hikes of Dayton, 200 Waterfalls of Northeast Ohio, 55 Waterfall Hikes of Louisville Kentucky, 155 Waterfall Hikes of Kentucky, 300 Tristate Waterfall Hikes of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, and Tumbling Waters of Ohio(Coffee Table) was born and raised in Ohio and grew up mostly in Kentucky. Her enjoyment of looking for new falls with her husband; has kept her on a continual journey throughout Ohio, Indiana, New York and now Kentucky. Using her professional photographers keen eyesight and with the help of God’s good grace, for rain, she used her passion for waterfalls and put together books for all to enjoy. When not traveling around the states looking for waterfalls or flowers, she resides near Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, three cats, and four parrots. Other hiking books will be coming out soon on Seneca and Cayuga Finger Lakes area New York Waterfalls, revised Dayton Waterfall Hikes, Cincinnati Waterfall hikes; revised, Grayson Lake area waterfalls, and Indiana Waterfall Hikes!

https://www.flickr.com/people/19331684@N05/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=tina%20karle%20photography

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TIP: Park at the Airport and take the shuttle over to Smith Park
SEE RICH FOR TIPS ON CAPTURING THE BALLON GLOW.

MEET 8:30 pm BETWEEN SKY DIVER BOOTH AND BALLOON GLOW AREA, SEE #12 AND #13 ON MAP BELOW. I will be wearing a blue OVCC ballcap. BEFORE 8:30 PM WALK AROUND AND SHOOT TO YOUR DESIRE.

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 16th Festival is open 5 pm to 10:30
Festival is also on July 15th.

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.

QUESTIONS AND TIPS: ENTER IN COMMENT SECTION BELOW


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“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 $15, 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 coming so we can eat together. [email protected]

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SIGHTS OF SUMMER

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“LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS (DUES PAYING) OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY** “

Welcome to the July photo shoot and debrief – SIGHTS OF SUMMER!

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, July 27 – take photos of typical summer activities – picnics, fireworks, sporting events, parades, amusement parks, pools, etc…

Tuesday, July 27 by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.

Thursday, July 29, 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:

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.
• Last Name, then First Initial (for example – Bader, H)
• 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.

Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 29 those participating are asked to review all photos in the album, and formulate questions for the photo creator.

Early afternoon of Thursday, July 29, 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.

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

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(c)2015 Image by Rich Sears

REGISTRATION CLOSES 5pm day of our monthly meeting. LINK to view will be emailed after 5 PM 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: Black & White, Dramatic Landscape Photography

First some may ask what is Dramatic Landscape Photography?
” Of or relating to drama. Like a drama in suddenness, emotional impact, etc. Striking; effective. Acting or performed in a flamboyant way.”

Here is an extensive and helpful article by Ross Hoddinott, UK, I ran across about capturing dramatic landscape photographs.
https://www.naturettl.com/create-drama-mood-landscape-photography/

Ross Hoddinott is among the UK’s best-known landscape and natural history photographers. He is a multi-award-winning photographer and the author of several bestselling photography titles, including The Landscape Photography Workshop (with Mark Bauer). Based in Cornwall.

Rich’s Tip: Prior to converting your colorful masterpiece to a black and white image attempt to improve your final image by trial and error. First bump up both the contrast and saturation of your color image. Second, you may want to see the varying conversion results by adding some color filters. For instance, if your image has the element of sky, try adding varying degrees of red to increase the drama.

PRESENTATION: Creating Dynamic Black and White Landscape Images

The presentation will focus on creating dynamitic black and white landscape images. Tom will discuss his thinking of shooting landscapes, how shooting in black and white differs from shooting in color. Tom will also discuss the process of converting our RAW files to black and white using lightroom and Photoshop.

To Register: https://www.meetup.com/Ohio-Valley-Camera-Club/

TOM CROCE BIO
Tom Croce is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and currently reside in Lebanon Ohio. He received his B. Ed. Degree from Miami University School of Fine Art and a Master of Architecture Degree from Washington University in Saint Louis. Tom is self-taught free-lance nature photographer with over 30 years experience. Recently the focus of his work is with fine art Black and White Landscape. Tom pursues his passion for nature and wildlife photography offering prints and workshops. To see more of his work visit www.tomcrocephoto.com

UPCOMING SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS:
The Badlands, SD – September 13 – 17th
Elk Rut and Blueridge Parkway – September 30th – October 3rd
New River Gorge, WV – October 6 – 10th

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.

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].

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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.

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OUR PROGRAM FOR JULY 11TH WAS CANCELLED AT DUE TO HIGH PROBABILITY OF RAIN. SEE NEXT DATE AVAILABLE AUGUST 22ND

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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.

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