In these days of isolation here is a photo event anyone can attend. I might guess it will be slanted towards Nikon products, especially the newer mirrorless cameras. Here is their blurb….
Best of Nikon LIVE: Tech Talks We’ve pulled together 11 hours of great instructional and inspirational content by professional photographers and Nikon Ambassadors. Topics include Pro tips for camera setup, Behind the Scenes shooting with the Nikon Z 6, Z 50 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras, NIKKOR Z lenses, how mirrorless fits in to your genre of photography, video making and Nikon photographers inspirational approaches to storytelling and more.
Wednesday, March 25 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM EDT Thursday, March 26 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM EDT
Link is here: https://www.nikonevents.com/us/live/best-of/
St Francis Xavier Church was originally founded in 1819 as Cincinnati’s first Catholic church. In 1845 when the Archdiocese invited the Jesuits to administer the parish and its adjacent school, our parish has been infused with the Jesuit charism. Because Jesuits are primarily missionaries and academics, there simply aren’t an abundance of Jesuit parishes in the U.S. St. Xavier Church is thus a bit of a rarity. Following the example of the order’s founder, St Ignatius Loyola, our parishioners strive to be men and women living for others, working towards a world where faith, justice, peace, and love can flourish. We seek to foster the spiritual development of all our members with regular opportunities for personal spiritual growth.
A “Jesuit” parish is a Catholic parish that is staffed and sponsored by the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus. In the United States, there are 66 Jesuit parishes. A Jesuit parish is guided by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, which encourages people to reflect on their experiences and to discern God’s presence in their lives. Such a parish aims to nurture lay leadership as well as personal faith. It is also committed to “the faith that does justice” by way of solidarity with the poor and dedication to the greater good. Jesuit parishes are located in inner cities, suburbs and rural outposts, as well as on college campuses and Native American reservations.
Visit our national site (https://jesuits.org/parish-centers) for more information on Jesuit parishes (http://jesuitsmidwest.org/parish-centers).
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On Sunday afternoon we will join in on a tour open to the public at 2:00 PM. Monopods are permitted. After the tour a determination will be made whether to permit tripods and extra lighting. That will dependent upon the number of folks remaining in the museum.
Pay at the Door: Admission Fee: $15 Adults $10 Seniors (65+), Students, Military Three Children (12 and under) are Free with each paid adult
The American Sign Museum is dedicated to the art and history of signs and sign making. The Museum is proud to be the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States! Covering more than 100 years of American sign history in 20,000 square feet of indoor space, the museum is a walk through the ages of sign technologies and designs. Some signs, still in their original shipping crates, remain pristine. Others proudly retain a weathered look.
The storefront-laden Signs on Main Street display recreates a typical Main Street Any-Town USA, with shop windows full of sign-related artifacts. Current sign artisans have added to Main Street’s aesthetic by creating “distressed” signs to reflect the time period. See if you can tell which time period the signs fit into! Look for the revolving sign with an actual bullet hole. And don’t miss the Burma Shave sign sequence up above. Enjoy a full-size, reassembled, Mail Pouch barn sign in a room filled with local Cincinnati signs.
The outdoor rooftop observation deck sits atop the second tallest building in Cincinnati. The Carew Tower was completed in 1930 and stands 49 stories tall. Enjoy city views and French Art Deco architecture and finish details of this National Historic Landmark building.
$6 CASH ONLY. Pay upon arriving at 49th Floor.
Elevators are closer to Vine Street Entrance, a few feet south from Fifth Street.
Bring your tripod. Consider having a couple neutral density filters in your bag.
No food or beverage.
There is a railing around the perimeter but will not be a problem.
Meet in main lobby inside Vine Street Entrance or go ahead on up. We will take an elevator to the 45th floor, then another smaller one to the 48th floor, then a step of narrow stairs up to the 49th
Observation Deck CLOSES at 7:00 PM
7:00 – 7:30 PM – We can head across the street to Fountain Square and Tyler Davidson Fountain.
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 Exposure, Part 1.
Covered in this session will be a quick revisit to the all important Light Triangle Diagram followed by an in-depth presentation on how you and your camera should be used to set the exposure for your images. Owing to the amount of information, Session 3 will provide Exposure, Part 2.
I will also 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 offering a second session. I request that only beginners and intermediate level photographers sign up for this class.
For this session feel free to bring your camera. A link to the PDF file of the presentation will be emailed afterwards to those who sign up at the session to be on distribution.
As we get close to the event be sure to update your RSVP within 48 hours of the event if you are not going so that those who may be on the Wait List will be able to move up and attend.
March Shoot & Debrief Discussion- Images Taken At Night
YOU ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND AS A LOCAL EVENT MEMBER CURRENT ON DUES, OR AN AWAY MEMBER, OR A NEW TRIAL MEMBER.
IMPORTANT: “Due to continuing issues in communicating through Meetup write Rich directly for him to reply with Zoom meeting link. Also Meetup is garbling sometimes internet links. If you do not know Rich’s email his domain is at gmail. The balance is “ovccrs”. Also we are creating a backup system to store contact information. Rich also requests everyone send along their phone number.” *********************[email protected]************************************
SHOOT AND DEBRIEF MEETING March 28th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM ONLINE
THEME: Images Taken At Night
HOST: Joel Belsky
The meeting will be an open-mic group discussion about the photos captured with the goal of encouraging and helping improve our work.
RESIZE YOUR PHOTOS in order to fill the screen during the Zoom session else your image may appear small. If using Lightroom use Export / Imaging Sizing / Resize to Fitand enter 2800 pixels for landscape images or 1800 pixels for portrait images. Enter a resolution of 72 pixels per inch to get the recommended number of pixels.
Rename your image files: first and last name, #1 for first priority, #2 for second priority and #3 for third priority and Image Title, as in this example John Smith 1 Downtown Cincinnati.jpg
Upload up to three imagesfor discussion by Tuesday, March 26, at the OVCC SmugMug Web-Site (NOT HERE ON this MEETUP SITE!! )
Copy & paste the following URL into your browser to upload:
https://ovcc.smugmug.com/upload/w9BhT7/Debrief
Be prepared to discuss the camera setting information
Lens used (e.g. 70-200mm) AND focal length of shot (e.g. 90mm)
ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, filters, if used
Post processing techniques of note
NOTE: most of the above will already be in the meta-data if you check Lightroom to include it during your export.
Our Introduction to and Understanding Photography program is open to all OVCC members with no requirement for dues. This class is a shorter than previous classes.
This is the sixth of six classes of 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 backing up your images. 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:
Image Storage System
Some Words on Backing Up Data/Photo Files
Processing Work Flow
The six session series will cover:
Introduction to Photography
Exposure, Part 1
Exposure, Part 2
Intro to Composition & Specific Image Setups (Part 1)
Camera Settings for Specific Images (Part 2)
Image Storage, Workflow, and Backing Up Your Photos
Attend any or all of the classes! GoToMeeting link will appear in the right panel of this page at the OVCC Meetup site once your RSVP Yes.
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.
Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring Show Photographers are welcome: Best time is 10am – noon on Sunday March 24, 2024 Tripods are okay. Entry fee: $5 at the door
See many award-winning, beautiful, and exotic orchids. Buy a wide variety of orchids and supplies on-site. Get orchid information and advice from experts – renowned growers & American Orchid Society accredited Orchid Judges.
Location: The Boy Scouts of America Achievement Building, 10078 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 BY ENTRANCE TO GORMAN HERITAGE FARM .
ENCORE PRESENTATION: HOW TO SHOOT THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE FROM FEBRUARY 11TH
Intro – The next full solar eclipse visible in the United States occurs on April 8, 2024 mid-afternoon, with the path passing amazing through Ohio! The next total solar eclipse in the US will not occur until 2044 & 2045, when most of us may be gone! This presentation will provide the information you need to get ready and photograph this rare event.
Original Live Presentation with Fred Haaser: February 17th Encore Presentation: Hosted by Rich Sears Saturday, March 23rd 1:30 – 3:15 PM EDST
Everyone Is Welcome. No Charge.
Presentation Outline · April 8, 2024, North American Solar Eclipse – Some Facts · Path Across the United States · Where to Photograph the 2024 Solar Eclipse · What Causes a Solar Eclipse & Different Types · Protecting your Camera and Eyes · Solar glasses & filters · Different Elements of a Solar Eclipse to Photograph · How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse · Recommended lens sizes · Exposure Guide · Resources
REGISTRATION: If not already a member of OVCC, EMAIL your request to attend to: [email protected]. You will receive a reply with your webinar link. If you are a member of OVCC register at our Event site including your direct email. You will receive a link both through your direct email and through Meetup Chat (formerly Message). Registration closes Saturday, March 23 at NOON. No calls will be accepted later.
On-Line Zoom Session – this presentation will be provided using a Zoom Session. The link will be sent to those registering. Because of the continuing issues we are experiencing with Meetup in communicating with our members we need your direct email address.
ENJOY THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AIRFORCE IN DAYTON. YES 100% TOTAL ECLIPSE FOR OVER 2 AND ONE-HALF MINUTES. SEE OUR EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APRIL 8TH.
MARCH MEETING: SEEING AND VISUALIZING / CRITIQUE: IMAGES YOU FIRST VISUALIZED
WE ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS REACHING OUR MEMBERS THROUGH MEETUP. WE ASK OUR MEMBERS TO FORWARD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO RICH AT: [email protected]
LIMITED TO EVENT MEMBERS CURRENT ON DUES, OUR NEW MEMBERS, AND GUESTS (2)
TO ATTEND IN PERSON AT EVENDALE VILLAGE ARTS PAVILLION CLICK ATTEND BELOW. IF YOU LIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AWAY YOU MAY CHOOSE TO VIEW ONLINE. WRITE ME BEFORE 3:00 PM ON MEETING DATE AT [email protected]. INDICATION OF ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT SITE WILL NOT GET YOU THE LINK.
Date: Wednesday, March 15th Time: 6:30 – 8:45 PM REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 3PM ON OUR MEETING DATE.
NOTE: CRITIQUE IMAGE SIZE REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED
PRESENTER: BERT SIRKIN
PRESENTATION: THE ART OF SEEING AND VISUALIZATION This presentation is all about fine-tuning how you see as a photographer. Seeing is the first step to visualizing, and visualizing is how you see photographically. This presentation is designed to ignite your creative spark and elevate your photography skills to new heights. Imagine being able to see a picture in your mind’s eye before you even lift your camera – this class will teach you exactly that. Regardless of your experience level, this course will empower you to transform ordinary scenes into works of art.
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CRITIQUE: IMAGES YOU FIRST VISUALIZED This theme is OPEN. Anything you can say you thought through your composition per your vision before pushing the shutter release.
DEADLINETO SUBMIT CRITIQUE IMAGES: FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 10:00 PM: SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW!!!
WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE EVENDALE BELL TOWER ARTS PAVILION -LOWER LEVEL. Located at 3270 Glendale Milford Rd (TURN ONTO KINSPORT DRIVE} near Reading Rd (US 42) ***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. Afterwards he will not be reachable.
BIO: Bert Sirkin has been a professional photographer and educator for over 40 years. He helps people understand their cameras and editing software in simple English. He teaches various photography topics, Lightroom and Photoshop. Bert has put all of his expertise in his online courses. He wants to help you produce the very best pictures you can. – pictures that you will be proud to show. Check out some of his published images at: https://1x.com/photobert/overview Bert offers several workshops at: https://www.pbworkshops.com/
SUBMIT UP TO THREE CRITIQUE IMAGES – NOTE: UPGRADED PIXEL RESOLUTION – LANDSCAPE: 2800 X 1800 / PORTRAIT 1800 X 1200 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.
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.
