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DETAILS HAVE BEEN EMAILED WEDNESDAY EVENING TO THOSE REGISTERED. CALL ME AT (513)324-5643 IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE

ACTUAL DATE WILL LIKELY VARY AS WE ARE SEEKING AN IDEAL DAY IN JUNE. MUST BE FLEXIBLE ON ACTUAL DATE

EVENT LIMITED TO NEW TRAIL MEMBERS OR EVENT MEMBERS CURRENT ON DUES.

LIMIT 10 PERSONS. 1 SPOT OPEN AS OF JUNE 3RD. ONLY THE FIRST 10 CAN ACTUALLY GO DUE TO VERY LIMITED PARKING.

We are planning a day of waterfalling with our good member, author and state water fall expert, Tina Karle in May. As Tina has published seven books on waterfalling in Ohio, she knows her stuff. Participants will need to be flexible on the date. A couple factors we will be giving consideration to will be the proximity of rain within a few days before and reasonable weather the day of.

Our day will fall either the first, second or third weekend in May and will occur on either Saturday, May 7th, Sunday the 15th, or Saturday 21st.
Meet Tina Karle for a day of Ohio Waterfalls. Visit waterfalls northeast of Dayton, like John Bryan State Park, Massie’s Creek, and Clifton Mill, to name a few. Not to be missed. Sorry we can only do 10 people, but parking at falls is limited in most cases.

INDICATE YOUR SINCERE INTEREST ONLY, LIMITED TO 10 PERSONS, AND OFFER YOUR THOUGHTS IN COMMENT SECTION

Bring:
water boots, towel in case of rain, umbrella, snack, wide angle lens, polarizer filter and filter in case of sunshine, dry socks, change of clothes just in case.

Tina says, “Hiking with me is always an adventure. You NEVER know what you may get to see or get into! As others who have been on my hikes will attest adventures seem to always happen on one of my meetups! I DO carry a first aid kit now with me due to a recent mishap I had while out with a friend back in October. A simple rock on a misstep can sure ruin a day! I want everyone to be safe and I do my best to do so for everyone! But rocks in creeks have a mind of their own and a misjudged footing can lead to a dunking!”

We also need to ride share to save on gas!

We WILL be getting lunch while out on this meetup.
Plan for a good portion of a day.

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Let’s photograph the Friday Night Reds Fireworks when the Reds play the Washington Nationals, from General James Taylor Park in Newport, Kentucky. Generally the fireworks start about 15 minutes after the end of the game, which can be between 2.5-3 hours after the start at 7:10 pm (so that puts the fireworks about 10:30 pm. However, you will want to get there early enough to pick out your spot to shoot from and grab a parking spot.

If you are new to photographing fireworks take a look at this site:

15 Powerful Tips for Gorgeous Fireworks Photography

If you are looking to expand your firework shooting technique try your hand at this technique – Spiky Fireworks (but it takes practice and with luck you’ll get 4-5 shots) per Fred Haaser.

http://www.diyphotography.net/long-exposure-fireworks-tutorial

Parking: you can try to get free parking in the General Taylor lot at the end beyond the riverboats. You can park on West 3rd Street just outside of the levee and walk up and over the levee to the park in a couple of minutes – this allows for a quick egress after the fireworks are over.

FEEL Free to bring guests and enjoy the fireworks!

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: As with all events posted on the OVCC Meetup board, in behalf of you, your family and all your other stakeholders, you understand the risks of such an event and accept entire responsibility and liability for your safety, welfare and losses, as well as those you register, indemnifying and holding all others harmless. Your RSVP signifies you agree if you don’t, don’t participate.

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Bring out your tripods and let’s shoot fireworks after an upcoming Reds-Braves Game. The fireworks will start approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Game time is 7:10 pm so you might want to be setup and in position by no later than 2.5 hours after the start of the game or 9:45 pm. There are park benches in General James Taylor Park, so if you get there earlier say 9 pm you might snag a place to sit else bring a folding chair.

If you are new to photographing fireworks take a look at this site:

15 Powerful Tips for Gorgeous Fireworks Photography

If you are looking to expand your firework shooting technique try your hand at this technique – Spiky Fireworks (but it takes practice and with luck you’ll get 4-5 shots).

http://www.diyphotography.net/long-exposure-fireworks-tutorial

Didn’t catch the perfect image? Reds Fireworks are also available:
August 6, August 20, September 3 and September 17.

Parking: plenty of parking in the park

PRE-FIRE WORKS REVIEW: I will have a one page handout with key tips for shooting fireworks (regular & spiky), available at the event. Also, at 9:30 pm there will be a review for anyone wanting to discuss camera settings.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: As with all events posted on the OVCC Meetup board, in behalf of you, your family and all your other stakeholders, you understand the risks of such an event and accept entire responsibility and liability for your safety, welfare and losses, as well as those you register, indemnifying and holding all others harmless. Your RSVP signifies you agree if you don’t, don’t participate.

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Registration for our monthly meetings closes at 5pm 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: City Photo Walk Detail Images.
Recently OVCC has hosted the Mt. Adams and Over-the-Rhine city photo walks. Upload up to 3 images of details you observed and photographed during these photo walks. If you did not participate in either photo walk head out between now and the critique deadline of June 18th to photograph city details, or use images from another prior city photo walk. City details are not shots of entire buildings but rather interesting doors, metal works, wood and stone filigrees, smaller shapes and patterns, small works of art, and perhaps an interesting shot of an individual going about his or her day in the city. Many times our eyes take in the large details, now show us the details you captured.

PRESENTATION: High Dynamic Range Presentation
Fred Haaser will provide a post-critique presentation on the value of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography. He will discuss when is it appropriate to consider taking HDR photos, how is it accomplished in your camera, and then will compare and contrast four different post-processing programs you can used to create amazing HDR photos. Compared will be Lightroom, Photoshop, Photomatix, and Aurora HDR.

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

BIO: Fred Haaser
Fred started out in Photography as a young teenager using a Polaroid Swinger Model 20, moved to a full 35 mm film kit in 1980, and then digital in 2000. Today he is a serious amateur photographer using pro equipment traveling on-location in search of the best images possible.

Fred retired in 2016 after a 36-year career as an engineering manager developing 3 gas turbines for GE Aviation in Cincinnati. He is now Co-Organizer of the Ohio Valley Camera Club (OVCC), and working to capture images at all 63 US National Parks having completed 53 currently, and with 5 more planned for 2021.

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 (THIS MONTH June 18th).

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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UPDATE: As of Monday morning the 7th Krohn personnel say there is no word of opening up more tickets for the 14th. If you have a ticket and find you cannot attend do not allow it to go to waste. Let me know, we have several on a waitlist.

Krohn Conservatory’s Butterflies of Bali Event evening attendance is being limited to 45 persons – Covid restrictions and has SOLD OUT.
My attempt to purchase half of that amount was turned down. So let’s gather our macro lenses, tripods and monopods, BUY A PHOTOGRAPHY PASS EARLY ONLINE and show our support for Krohn in force. Purchase $15 passes at: https://krohn.ticketspice.com/photo-nights.

Passes will admit you to all six photographer nights 6:00 – 8:00 pm May 24, June 14, June 21, July 12, July 19 and August 16th.

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+).

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The 43th annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance in Cincinnati’s historic Ault Park features Sunday, June 13, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Ault Park
3600 Observatory Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45208

‘An Exhibition of Motorsport Excellence’ featuring more than 200 cars and motorcycles in the historic gardens of Ault Park. This curated outdoor automotive museum will highlight all things racing with specialty displays of 100th Anniversary of Lincoln, 60 Years of the Jaguar E-Type, 50 Years of the Nissan Z-cars, and Microcars. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy fine art, craft beverages, and a VIP Brunch. Sponsored by EXAIR200.

You must exchange your digital or print-yourself ticket at the ticket booth for an entry wristband.

Adult tickets may be purchased for $30.00 online through Sunday morning, June 13.

Tickets are also available at the gate on Day of Show: $30.00 (adult); $15.00 (student with school ID); children 12 & under – free with adult. The ticket booth at Ault Park opens at 9:30 a.m.; gates open at 10:00 a.m.

Public parking at Ault Park is extremely limited. Please utilize free remote parking & shuttle service at Fifth Third Bank George A. Shaefer Jr. Operations Center at 5020 Duck Creek Road, Cincinnati 45227.

Disabled parking is available at this location and at Ault Park. Remote lot provided courtesy of Fifth Third Bank.

Tickets On-Line:
https://www.showclix.com/event/concours-delegance-June-2021

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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 $12, 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 comming so we can eat together. [email protected]