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“LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY”

SUBMISSION DEADLINE June 27 , AT MIDNIGHT

Welcome to the June 2023 Shoot & Debrief – Interesting People / People Doing Interesting Things or a Combination of Both ( what does interesting mean to you: different, colorful, distinct, playful, kind, mean , spiritual, just their face , hands , etc….)
This category is wide open.

Between now and June 27 , determine what photos you would like to share.

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

Thursday, June 29 , 6:30 to 7:30 DEBRIEF SESSION Online

Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday , June 27 , 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 used
• 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, June 29 or prior , 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 )**

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

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LIMITED TO OUR DUES PAYING EVENT MEMBERS AND OUR TRIAL MEMBERS. For Event Membership information write Rich at: [email protected]

PRESENTER: LIVE FROM CHICAGO HANK ERDMANN. Board of Directors, NANPA, Professional since 1980. Natural History and Travel Photography. https://hankphoto.photoshelter.com/

CRITIQUE: INSPIRATION
“Photography is a love affair with life.” — Burk Uzzle
“Great photography is about the depth of feeling, not the depth of field.” — Peter Adams
“Seeing is not enough; you have to feel what you photograph.” —
Andre Kertesz

PRESENTATION: “Abstracting Nature in a Photograph”
“What makes an Abstract? What is an Abstract? These questions and many more are answered in my program on creating abstract images in nature and of natural and other objects. The great thing is that your imagination is the only block in the creative process and nowhere more so than in abstraction. I look at the various meanings of the word, how it pertains to photography, and show many of the techniques and much of the equipment I use to make interesting and eye-catching images inspired by nature and more. This show is approximately one hour in length plus questions time.”

BIO: Hank Erdmann has been a professional photographer since 1980. Hank specializes in natural history and travel photography in North America. Publishing credits include hundreds of publications, periodicals and books.

Hank teaches photography workshops and seminars and has taught workshops for The National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy, NANPA – North American Nature Photography Association, The Sierra Club, Audubon, many Forest Preserves Districts, Schools , Camera Clubs and several organizations

Workshop information is available by emailing Hank at [email protected]
Get my free newsletter & blog, just email me and I’ll add you to the distro list.

Full Image Library at: hankphoto.photoshelter.com
Visit my Art Print Library at: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/hank-erdmann

MEETING LOCATION:
MASON, OHIO. Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 S. Mason Montgomery Rd. Easy Access off I-71 and I-75. Near North-West corner of Tylersville and Mason-Montgomery Roads.

ENTRANCE: Enter church property off Tylersville Road -Driveway with yard signs 400 ft. west of Mason-Montgomery Rd. Church Entrance is on North Side of their building. ENTER DOOR 2A, JUST LEFT OF MAIN ENTRANCE, INSIDE, FIRST DOOR ON LEFT.

SUBMIT UP TO THREE IMAGES (<2MB) 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

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THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS.

Fox Hollow Rodeo offers something for everyone with semi-pro and amateur bull riding, barrel racing (summer months only) and calf riding and sheep riding (also known as “mutton bustin”) for the younger cowboys and cowgirls. Step into the arena during intermission for some boot stomping, line dancing with our Fox Hollow DJ playing all of your favorite tunes.

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.

Ticket Price is $15, parking included.
Just east of SR48 off of SR 73.”

FROM I – 75 Take exit #38 Franklin/Springboro east to SR 73 toward Springboro. Continue east on SR 73 for approximately 5.5 miles. Fox Hollow will be on the right side of the road just past the Silver Spur Western Store and is located 1909 E. State Rt. 73.

FROM I – 71 Take exit #45 Waynesville/Caesars Creek west to SR 73. Continue West on SR 73 for approximately 12.5 miles. Fox Hollow will be on the left side of the road directly across from the Marathon gas station and is located 1909 E. State Rte. 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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“LIMITED TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS OR TRIAL MEMBERS ONLY” See below for whom to contact.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE JUNE 6, AT MIDNIGHT

This is a seasonal program apart from our regular Shoot and Debrief session and culminates in entering the annual Spring Grove Calendar Photo Contest, if you wish. This idea was generated and researched by Sharon Naderman. Thank you Sharon for giving back to our club.

Process and select up to three images from specified sections in Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum.
Upload up to 3 images by Tuesday JUNE 6th at our event listing site, by midnight.

IMAGE UPLOAD DIRECTIONS:

1. Resize photo:

• Resolution 72
• Horizontal Images 1440 pixels wide OR
• Vertical Images 930 pixels high To upload your photos,
• Rename your file: ie. “#1 Your Name Title of Image; then second and third image

CAPTION: During uploading enter camera setting information: Camera manufacturer, Model, 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 at the event site towards the bottom, then click upload image.

All attendees are requested to prepare for their participation by reviewing all album photos ahead of time, and draft questions to ask.

REGISTRATION LINK – will be emailed to those registered the day before.

MEETING: an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the taker presenting their thoughts while composing the image, if available; how they photographed and then processed the image. Our goal is to encourage and help 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 )**

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

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OVCC Annual Dues Policy: Our club has annual dues to cover club expenses and to be shared equally by all Participating (Event) members. For our new year we will be paying rental fees for our new central location in Blue Ash. Also we are incurring speaker fees to hear from national speakers. Our new dues are $30 or $55 for couples. Our Non-Participating Members need not pay our dues, and do not partake of our Events. – See Below for available activities. Dues may increase over time as we implement initiatives to improve our service to our members. Our fiscal year runs from July 1 through the following June 30. RENEWAL FEES ARE DUE BY JULY 31.

Submit payment by check or money order made out to “Ohio Valley Camera Club” or cash, mailed to OVCC, 6691 Fox Hunt Ct., West Chester Oh, 45069.
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Our NONPARTICIPATING MEMBERS of Meetup or Facebook can make use of our discussion panels, review over 50,000 images, and other materials including: our postings on our Meetup and Facebook pages. Frequently our club will open training events to all members or even the public.

NEW MEETUP MEMBERS are placed on a FREE TRIAL basis for six months and so notified. The expiration date for new members may be found by navigating to MEMBERS, search for your name. Under their name will be listed the expiration of their trial period.

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

Welcome to the June SHOOT AND DEBRIEF – ***** Insects ( Insects are very small animals, they have no backbone, most insects walk , but some can fly and jump, they need water, air, and food to live.*****

Between now and Tuesday, 28 – determine what photos you would like to share.

Tuesday, June 28, by midnight, upload a maximum of 3 images.

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

Up to 3 Images to be posted by midnight Tuesday , June 28, 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 – Belsky, J)
• 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 June 30, 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.

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

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The guided photographic tour begins in Great American Ball Park where you will have the opportunity to shoot (among other things) the press box, Fan Zone, Diamond Club, and the dugouts. After 90 minutes in the stadium the group will enter the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum for a 60 minute visit.

Cost of the tour is $15 per person, Seniors $13. EXACT CASH payable at the event.

Park either at Great American Ball Park itself or at the Banks Garages next to the stadium. (There will be a charge for parking in these locations.)

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Image Above by Pamela Decamp.

This event is limited to either our trial or members current on dues and you may bring up to 2 guests.

REGISTRATION CLOSES 4PM day of our monthly meeting.

COVID-19 Safety: No Mask are currently required.

PRESENTER: PAMELA DECAMP

CRITIQUE: BOKEH
Bokeh photography creates a blur in the out-of-focus area of an image. This technique can produce appealing, professional looking images. It can help your subject stand out to make the emphasis of your photography stand out. You may deliberately use a shallow focus technique to create images with prominent out-of-focus regions, accentuating their lens’s bokeh. It is often most visible around small background highlights, such as specular reflections and light sources, which is why it is often associated with such areas.[6] However, bokeh is not limited to highlights; blur occurs in all regions of an image which are outside the depth of field. Bokeh can also be produced during post-production.

PROGRAM: JUST FOR FUN – STUCK IN YOUR CREATIVITY
Have you ever gotten stuck in your creativity? Not sure what to photograph or how to photograph a subject? Photographers or any creative sometimes, are extremely hard on themselves if they fail to produce work they think is worthy or even good.

Stop taking yourselves so seriously! When you are in a funk, drop the K and have Fun!

Pam will review tips and techniques to make photography fun…and creative! Take the time to learn something new and look at things differently!

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: PAMELA DECAMP
Pam Decamp is an award-winning fine art photographer who travel the United States and abroad. Decamp lives in southern Ohio; she captures images off the beaten path and give them special attention in post-processing. Images of leaf covered roads, mountain vistas, and whimsically nostalgic scenes inspire her viewer to experience the beauty of our nation. Pam holds a Bachelors Degree from Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) in Film and Photography.

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David duChemin is a world & humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, and international workshop leader whose adventurous life fuels his fire to create and share. Based in Victoria, Canada, when he’s home, David leads a nomadic life chasing compelling images on all 7 continents. With over 35 years experience making photographs, his calling is to help photographers make photographs that are more than just sharp and well-exposed. David teaches how to make photographs that light a spark in people, that communicate clearly, that captivate imaginations and grab the attention and hearts of the people who will see them.

David’s travel has taken him through winters in Russia and Mongolia, a summer on the Amazon, spending time among nomads in the Indian Himalayan and remote Northern Kenya. He’s done assignment work in Ecuador, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Ethiopia, Malawi, DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, Bangladesh, among others, and pursued personal work in places like Iceland, Antarctica, Tunisia, Cuba, Vietnam, Kenya, and Italy.

You can see his portfolio at portfolio.davidduchemin.com

Illustrated by inspiring photographs from around the world, The Heart of the Photograph Virtual Lecture with David duChemin is a 90-minute conversation exploring ten powerful ideas about the creation of more engaging photographs. This webinar will discuss techniques and ways of thinking about the creation of images designed to engage human imagination and emotion, including questions of vision and intent, the use of space and time, the creation of depth, and the use of point of view. David will also discuss mood and mystery, storytelling, and what this all means for our choices of moments as well as more practical considerations, like the more creative use of exposure tools, composition, and more. This will be a compelling lecture with (and about) heart that your club will remember for a long time.

Non-Paying Members: $12 to participate. Make payment to, “Ohio Valley Camera Club, and mail to: OVCC, 6691 Fox Hunt Ct., West Chester, Ohio 45069. Annual dues through June 30, 2023 is $30. For information on becoming an Event Member, write to me at: [email protected]

Event Members No Additional Charge, Presentation Fee included in annual dues.

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Walk through Cincinnati’s Riverfront Parks, past the Serpentine Wall, cross over into Newport. We will climb the stairs to the river levee, view downtown Cincinnati and continue walking along the River. We will cross over the Licking River, cross back into Cincinnati on the historic Roebling Suspension Bridge to our starting point. This is an easy 2 ½ mile walk.

INDICATE IN COMMENT SECTION IF YOU WISH TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH AT MOLLY MALONES IRISH PUB – near Suspension Bridge.

LOCATION: MEET ATOP WALNUT STREET STEPS AT THEODORE M BERRY WAY – ENTRANCE TO SMALE PARK. See Link 99 Theodore Berry Way & Steps to Smale Park